Stoops Comments on Wyatt's Departure to Vikings

NORMAN, Okla. -- Oklahoma head coach Bob Stoops issued the following statement today regarding the departure of OU wide receivers coach Darrell Wyatt for the Minnesota Vikings:

“We are all happy for Darrell and his family. He feels the NFL is the direction he wants to go and we are supportive of him reaching his goals. We are all appreciative of the work he did here in coaching our receivers. He developed a great number of excellent players, and as also a strong recruiter.

“There are a number of directions we can go in hiring his replacement. We will work through those in the coming weeks. I don't feel any extra urgency. The receivers who have committed to us are very strong in their commitments and understand that our offensive scheme will continue to work in the same way. They're confident in our system and in the strength of the teams we have coming up.”

Wyatt just completed his fourth season at OU as the receivers coach. Prior to last season, he also added the title of passing game coordinator.

Wyatt cited his time at Oklahoma as a springboard to the NFL and issued this statement ...

“I had a great experience at Oklahoma and have been part of a great staff with Bob. Bob and Carol (Stoops) have been so good to me and my family, and the support from the fans has been tremendous.

“I leave with a strong team in place for next season, and a team that can make another championship run. I enjoyed the experience at Oklahoma and I can't tell you how much it has meant to my career. Being at Oklahoma definitely increased my opportunities in this profession and I want to thank Bob and the university for the tremendous support.

“It's tough to leave, but I felt this was a great opportunity. I get to join a new staff on the front end of a new contract. I look forward to the challenge on the next level.

“I feel like all our recruits are in good hands and I have encouraged all of them to stay with Oklahoma. I feel confident that Bob will hire a great coach and this will still be a great opportunity for the young men who have committed to OU. Like I said, I feel the program is in position to make another championship run.”

University of Oklahoma Athletics

Stoops Comments on Wyatt's Departure to Vikings

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