61 Quotes by Mike Stoops

I thought we had balance in the offense, and any time you do that you give yourself a chance.

I thought we had some tough circumstances, but it is what it is. We'll take the consequences and concentrate on trying to improve.

I think we showed our true colors today. As the game wore on, we played more confidently, and played up to the end.

It is not OK to fumble. That is not acceptable in this program. It is never going to be OK when you screw up. You have to have a certain amount of accountability and responsibility in the way you take the field and the way you play. I think that is something Chris has learned. I think he will be a more accountable player.

I think they can play better. I think they had decent years, but I think they are capable of much more. I think they can be great players if they continue to improve.

Our kids gained a lot of confidence in playing Utah last year. I thought we did some decent things. We could have played a whole lot better and I'm sure Utah feels like they could have done some things better.

Sure. You would have liked (more production). Rickey has practiced well and is getting in shape. That comes from playing and not being in the system. It is difficult for junior college players to come in and make a huge impact early on.

I thought Northern Arizona played a feisty game all night. They gave us some problems doing some things.

That was something we were not good enough to overcome.