#bob-stoops

#bob-stoops

But Stoops had led them to a decent 7-5 campaign in 1999, and with quarterback Josh Heupel slinging the ball around more than 35 times per game -- a huge average for both college football in 2000 and for a former option football capitol like OU -- the Sooners had a fun offensive identity. They were solid and interesting again, but how good were they, really?

Twenty-five years ago, Bob Stoops' second Oklahoma team headed into the 2000 season with lukewarm expectations, ranked 19th in the AP preseason poll.