Stoops will discipline Striker, Byrd for actions after win over Tennessee
Eric Striker talked all last week about everything from "Rocky Top" to the SEC.
And after the game Saturday, a 31-24 double overtime win by the Sooners over Tennessee â Striker, Oklahoma's outspoken linebacker, celebrated in his own way.
Striker taunted the crowd and was caught on camera yelling at Tennessee recruited to come to Oklahoma. You can see that here.
Striker was approached by Tennessee coach Butch Jones who reportedly told Striker to have some class.
Striker, as well as safety Hatari Byrd, who was seen flashing his middle finger toward the crowd, will be disciplined, coach Bob Stoops said.
"Their actions in the heat of the moment and all emotionally are absolutely inappropriate," Stoops aid. "We'll handle it internally. "There's no excuse. They need to understand that. I'll do a better job of it."
However, Stoops said he's never approached another team's player to scold him. He didn't comment on what Jones did either.
"I think he's an excellent coach," Stoops said of Jones. "I respect Butch a lot."
