University of Arizona football coach Mike Stoops is getting divorced, he announced at his first news conference of the season this morning.
Stoops, 47, was visibly emotional when he made the announcement at the end of the news conference. Stoops and wife Nicole have two children: Payton and Colton.
“Sadly, I must make the announcement today that my wife Nicole and I have separated and will be taking the difficult step of a divorce,” he said. “This is a very hard time for us. But more so for our two young children as this is a very personal matter.
“I am asking everyone to please respect our privacy as we work through this.
“You guys know how important family is to me,” he said. “Nicole, Colton and Payton … it is what it is.”
“It’s a very difficult process. Just respect us and my family. They’re very important to me. OK?”
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Stoops has a 25-34 record in five years as Arizona’s coach. He led the Wildcats to a 31-21 Las Vegas Bowl victory over BYU last season.
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