"I walked in the Barry Switzer Center every day for 18 years," says Bob Stoops, OU's head coach from 1999 to 2016, who also still lives in Norman. "I always embraced it. We have a great relationship.

Bob Stoops and Steve Spurrier seemingly stood ... I coached at Oklahoma, I love Coach (Barry) Switzer. I mean, why would I hate the players? I love the players and it’s the same thing now ...

The Ugly: Switzer, 157-29-4 over 16 seasons ... The Sooners were in sad shape when Bob Stoops took over in 1999. The Hire: Oklahoma takes a chance on 38-year-old Bob Stoops, who coordinated ...