Copy-Mike Stoops Out As Defensive Coordinator For OU

<p>Mike Stoops is out as the defensive coordinator for the University of Oklahoma football team.  </p>

Sunday, October 7th 2018, 11:08 pm

By: News 9

News on 6 confirms Mike Stoops is out as defensive coordinator for the University of Oklahoma football team.

Just talked w James Hale comparing notes. He is firm on his breaking story that an emotional Mike Stoops was fired today. More on our BLITZ. #Sooners. @NEWS9
— Dean Blevins (@DeanBlevins) October 8, 2018

I can now independently confirm that OU DC Mike Stoops has been fired. #sooners. @news9. @OU_Football @newson6
— Dean Blevins (@DeanBlevins) October 8, 2018

This is a developing story. Stay with News On 6 for updates as information becomes available.

I can now independently confirm that OU DC Mike Stoops has been fired. #sooners. @news9. @OU_Football @newson6
— Dean Blevins (@DeanBlevins) October 8, 2018

This is a developing story. Stay with News On 6 for updates as information becomes available.

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Mike Stoops is out as the defensive coordinator for the University of Oklahoma football team.

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