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OU football: Players react to Mike Stoops' dismissal as defensive coordinator

Mike Stoops is out as Oklahoma's defensive coordinator. The dismissal comes a day after OU surrendered 48 points in a Red River Rivalry loss to Texas.

A few Sooner players reacted to the news on Twitter.

Sophomore linebacker Kenneth Murray: "All I can say is thank you Coach Mike you gave me a shot when nobody else would and for that I am forever grateful no matter what people say they never know you for the great person you really are and how much you care for your players...Thank You Coach"

Junior linebacker Caleb Kelly: "I love Coach Mike he has done so much more than irrelevant people will ever see.