Mike Stoops Coming Back?

News 9’s Dean Blevins writes today that it is his “informed opinion” that Mike Stoops “will indeed return as a defensive coach at Oklahoma.”

“To be clear, neither Mike nor OU Head Coach Bob Stoops has told me that Mike will return but as I have gathered updated facts and information it has led me to believe it will happen.

“The former OU assistant and head coach at Arizona has not turned down the Ohio State job, which is one of the best jobs an assistant coach in America, but I have reason to believe that all things considered, the younger brother to head coach Bob Stoops will indeed return to coach with the Sooners.”

Why would he come back?

“It is hard for many to understand why Mike Stoops would want to return to Norman. What they don't grasp is the fact that he loved Norman, become fast friends with many people both inside and outside the program and loved working with his brother and a staff he helped assemble.

“I'm told family considerations would entice a move back to Norman and not to Columbus. I'm also told money is not the driving force behind a decision because if it were he'd already be on the payroll under Meyer. OU would pay well, but not like Meyer and the Buckeyes.

“Finally, the chance to work with his brother again and the chance to elevate Oklahoma from a program that has not lived up to its preseason rankings more times than not in recent years to winning national championships.”