NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — After 14 seasons at Oklahoma, Bob Stoops understands the all-or-nothing culture that surrounds his Sooners.
Anything less than a national championship equates to a disappointing season in the eyes of many.
So, after a second straight season came to a close with a 10-3 record, Stoops knows much of the focus will be on the three losses to teams that finished the season ranked in the top 12.
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