NewsOK.com · Apr 15, 2018
Why Stoops made Switzer a big part of his weekend
Former OU football coach Bob Stoops speaks after his statue is unveiled during Salute to Stoops at the Bennett Event Center at State Fair Park in Oklahoma City, Friday, April 13, 2018. [Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman]NORMAN — Bob Stoops popped out of his chair almost before the introduction for Barry Switzer was done.
There were many dignitaries at the dedication of the Stoops statue on Saturday. Heisman winners. All-Americans. University leaders. None received as much enthusiastic applause from Stoops as Switzer.
As the cheers died down on the blustery spring morning, Stoops motioned to Switzer and his brown fur coat.
“Can I borrow that?” he asked.