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How No. 4 Oklahoma was built through recruiting

Under Bob Stoops, the Oklahoma Sooners have been the model of consistency in the Big 12, ranking in the top 10 at one point in every season since his first in 1999. On the trail, Stoops has also been pretty constant with his recruiting philosophy -- win in-state every year, add depth in Texas, and recruit nationally for singularly talented, scheme-fitting players.