Josh Heupel returns to OU after helping build Sooners, community [Video]

Former University of Oklahoma quarterback and offensive coordinator Josh Heupel will be back in Norman this weekend, but this time, he’ll be on the opposing sideline. Heupel led the Sooners to a national title in 2000 and later became the offensive coordinator under Bob Stoops. Now, he’s in his third season as the University of Tennessee’s head coach and returns to Norman with the No. 6 team in the nation and a high-powered offense. While he’s coaching against OU on Saturday, one thing fans remember that helped him stand out was how he gave back to Oklahoma. One of his mentors spoke with KOCO 5 about what he did that those in the community will never forget. “That was just a reflection of Josh and his heart. He always wanted to give back,” said Mike Whitson, the former team chaplain at OU. Whitson says the love for Heupel started during …