For the past six years, it’s been a pleasure to watch one of Oklahoma Sooners’ most beloved players, [autotag]Drake Stoops[/autotag]. Stoops has had an impressive career after starting out as a walk-on.
He eventually earned a scholarship and then became a starter on the team. Now, he’s leading the team in every major receiving statistical category. It’s been fun to watch him play for the team he grew up watching.
But now he’s set to play one final time in front of 86,000 people. Stoops spoke to the media about what it will be like on Friday. “It’s in the back of my mind but I’m just trying to dial in and be intentional and be present each day and take in these practices with my teammates,” Stoops said. “Do all I can to get ready and go out on a high note.”
Stoops currently sits at No. 15 all-time in receiving yards in school history. He could move into the No. 12 spot on Saturday. He would pass guys like [autotag]Eddie Hinton[/autotag], [autotag]Manuel Johnson[/autotag], and [autotag]Mark Andrews[/autotag].
One thing is for sure about Stoops: he might have come in known as “Bob’s boy.” But he has since stepped out of his father’s giant shadow and instead will leave with his own legacy.
For on last time on Owen Field, Oklahoma faithful will rain down the unmistakable “Stoooooooops!” And as he’s done his whole career, Drake Stoops is ready to rise to the occasion.
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