Stoops: RB Mixon has met all conditions since ban

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DALLAS — Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops says running back Joe Mixon keeps meeting the standards demanded of him since his season-long suspension two years ago after being charged with punching a woman in the face.

Stoops was asked Tuesday at Big 12 football media days if he found it difficult to rationalize Mixon being a full-scholarship athlete with increased awareness nationwide about domestic violence on campuses.

While not giving any specifics, Stoops said Mixon has met all the conditions that were put in front of him when he returned to the Sooners last year.

“Joe Mixon was punished. We’ve already been through all of this,” Stoops said. “He’s met high standards. Continues to have to meet high standards to remain a part of the football team, but he has done so all along.”

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