according to Carlson's article in the Oklahoman.
The article does not mention if Stoops ever came public with this, but it's possible that the many misdeeds plagued him significantly.
My opinion is that misdeeds by players, if handled with a zero tolerance policy early in a coach's time with a team....from day 1.....would go a long way in at least reducing problems. This never happened during Stoops' tenure that I recall and makes me wonder if there were other episodes that were never known or reported.
It would also be a good idea to "recruit" (get to know better) high school players' parents, guardians and teachers.
A hall of fame coach I know of has said that if he's recruiting a player and doesn't like the player's parents or guardians, he backs off. This philosophy has had everything to do with his success. A coach can tell parents of a recruit that he will "Guide 'em, Teach 'em, Direct 'em", but the foundation has to be built by the parents first.
I strongly believe that as long as there are not measures to keep players in line, problems will continue and OU's image will continue to face criticism.
The article does not mention if Stoops ever came public with this, but it's possible that the many misdeeds plagued him significantly.
My opinion is that misdeeds by players, if handled with a zero tolerance policy early in a coach's time with a team....from day 1.....would go a long way in at least reducing problems. This never happened during Stoops' tenure that I recall and makes me wonder if there were other episodes that were never known or reported.
It would also be a good idea to "recruit" (get to know better) high school players' parents, guardians and teachers.
A hall of fame coach I know of has said that if he's recruiting a player and doesn't like the player's parents or guardians, he backs off. This philosophy has had everything to do with his success. A coach can tell parents of a recruit that he will "Guide 'em, Teach 'em, Direct 'em", but the foundation has to be built by the parents first.
I strongly believe that as long as there are not measures to keep players in line, problems will continue and OU's image will continue to face criticism.