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What they're saying about Bob Stoops' surprise retirement 24 hours later: 'The wolf is always at the door'

Former Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops' retirement rocked the world Wednesday, coming as a complete surprise to national and local media alike.

In a matter of four hours, Oklahoma's head football coach had retired, held his final press conference, the program hired a new head coach and he held his introductory press conference. Needless to say, no one had much time to react as it all unfolded.

However, 24 hours after the fact, the shock of the situation has lifted and columnists across the country have issues their thoughts about the departing Stoops and incoming coach Lincoln Riley.