Bob Stoops

Coach Spurrier was just an amazing competitor. I felt I learned to really love the competition of it all from watching him and being around him. All his assistant coaches were great recruiters, very professional in how they handled their business. So as a young guy, I got to see that all the time. ”

This game we play is the ultimate total team game. Quarterback by himself isn't winning it. You got 11-12 coaches, you've got a lot of people that have a hand in it. ”

If you're winning and can stay on the field offensively and move the ball, that's what we want. ”

I've got great respect for all the teams in the SEC as well as the Big 12, the Big Ten, on and on. ”

They said 'the SEC this, the SEC that.' I said, 'You talk like all 14 teams are this, that and the other thing.' I said, 'You have to give credit to the first one or two that have won the national championship, but don't act like they're all doing that.' ”

The characteristic that every college football coach should look for in a wife is independence. ”

You know, if I've done anything right, it has been hiring the right people. ”

Everyone has to earn their money one way or the other. ”

It definitely gives you a boost away from home and being down and coming back. ”

Patty Gasso is the best. I think she's awesome. ”