Florida is in the midst of a coaching search. A name that has been tossed out as a possible option for the Gators is former Oklahoma head coach Bob Stoops.

Stoops did work as Florida’s defensive coordinator 1996 to 1998 under then head coach Steve Spurrier. On Wednesday, Spurrier was on FoxSports Radio’s ‘Outkick the Coverage’ with Clay Travis where the Head Ball Coach was asked if he has reached out to Stoops for the Florida job.

“Oh, I called him and said if you want this job, we’ll put your name in the pot,” Spurrier said lightheartedly. “He hasn’t called back yet. I don’t know if he got the message or not. But, I seriously doubt that Bobby wants to do it again, but that certainly would be his call. If he wanted to, I’m sure there are a lot schools that would love to have him.”

Spurrier is currently an ambassador and consultant for the University of Florida. He won the Heisman Trophy as the Gators quarterback in 1966. Later, during his 12 seasons as Florida’s head coach, he compiled a 122-27-1 record, winning a national title in 1996.