Bob Stoops reacts to Porter Moser shutting down DePaul job rumors

Since the regular season ended, coaching rumors have been the story in Norman. Head coach Porter Moser has been linked with a move back to Chicago and the open DePaul job. Rumors had run rampant on social media but Moser has publicly denied them twice.

Ever since Moser has stated he will be staying at Oklahoma, a lot of Sooner Nation has rallied behind him. One person was former football head coach Bob Stoops, saying it’s easy to love Moser. Of course, Stoops is no stranger to his name popping up in coaching searches.

“#OUDNA again just gotta love this guy!! A lot of made up stuff out there, I’ve dealt with it,” Stoops said via X.

Stoops was mentioned as a candidate for different jobs throughout his career. Even before Florida hired Billy Napier with their last opening, Stoops was somehow mentioned to take over in Gainesville. Of course, he has never gone through with any potential opportunities and at a college level, always stayed at Oklahoma.

As for Moser, he is tired of discussing the DePaul rumors and is set on continuing to improve with the Sooners. His first mission will be performing well at the Big 12 Tournament, with Oklahoma opening play on Wednesday against TCU.

Then, all focus will be thrown on the NCAA Tournament, looking to get the program its first win since 2021.

“I just want to put it to bed and focus all our thoughts on our team and beating TCU and advancing in the Big 12 Tournament, NCAA Tournament,” Moser said. “I’ve addressed it twice now.”

Oklahoma poised to make NCAA Tournament under Porter Moser

Entering the third year of Moser at Oklahoma, the Sooners had yet to make the NCAA Tournament. Last season was a losing one, finishing two games under .500 in the regular season. There was some pressure to perform well and to this point, they have done exactly that.

On3’s James Fletcher has Oklahoma as a Last Four Bye team, having some breathing room heading into the Big 12 Tournament. Even if there is an early loss to TCU in Kansas City, there is a good chance the Sooners will be safe.

With the coaching rumors put to the side, Oklahoma can now focus on performing well on the court. They have stumbled into the postseason, losing three of their last four games. Getting back on the right track will be critical this week.