 Despite numerous lineup changes, the interior of the 2012 Oklahoma defensive front combined for 56 tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss, 4.0 sacks and two forced fumbles.
Worked around several injuries in 2010, but still forged a solid defensive front. By the time the Big 12 title game rolled around, converted defensive end Pryce Macon was a starter. He logged five tackles for loss and three sacks in that game.
Coached Gerald McCoy in 2009 to second straight All-America season. Group had 25.5 TFLs, 11 sacks and three fumble recoveries.
Led by All-American Gerald McCoy, the defensive interior was again menacing in 2008. The group had 14.5 sacks and three fumble recoveries.
Returned the majority of his group in 2007 which resulted in the No. 17 rushing defense in the nation, third in the Big 12. His interior linemen accounted for nine sacks and 22 tackles for a loss. Coached Big 12 Freshman Defensive POY Gerald McCoy.
Had one of his least experienced groups in 2006, but OU was second in the Big 12 and No. 16 nationally against the rush.
In 2005, Dusty Dvoracek was a consensus All-Big 12 selection after leading the nation's DTs in tackles for loss with 19. The Sooners ranked No. 4 in rushing defense.
Despite losing a pair of All-Americans and featuring one transfer and two freshmen in the rotation in 2004, he crafted an interior that showed great improvement.
In 2003, he coached Tommie Harris, winner of the Lombardi Award, a consensus All-American and finalist for the Nagurski and Bednarik awards. He also coached All-Big 12 DT Dusty Dvoracek.
OU's linemen had 32 TFL and 15 sacks in 2003.
Two of his players, Tommie Harris and Kory Klein, earned All-Big 12 honors in 2001.
In 2000, he had four DL selected to All-Big 12 teams, including first team selection Ryan Fisher.
PROMINENT PUPILS
Gerald McCoy (Oklahoma), Buccaneers, 2009 Lombardi Finalist, Two-time All-American, Two-time first team All-Big 12, 2007 Big 12 Defensive FOY
Dusty Dvoracek (Oklahoma), Bears,
2003, 2005 All-Big 12 first team
Tommie Harris (Oklahoma), Colts,
2003 Lombardi winner, 2003 Bednarik
and Nagurski finalist, 2002 Lombardi and
Nagurski finalist, first team All-Big 12,
2001, 2002 and 2003.
Kory Klein (Oklahoma),
2000 second team Freshman All-American, 2001 second team All-Big 12
Ryan Fisher (Oklahoma), 2000 All-Big 12
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| Coach Shipp |
| Hometown |
Stillwater, Okla. |
| High School |
Donart, 1980 |
| College |
Oklahoma, 1980-83
Langston, 1992 |
| Family |
son, Christopher
daughter, Kaitlin |
| Coaching History |
1999-present - Oklahoma
Defensive Line |
1998 - Alabama
Defensive Line |
1997 - Northeast Louisiana
Defensive Line |
1996-1997 - Minnesota Vikings
Coaching Intern |
1995 - Green Bay Packers
Coaching Intern |
1994-1996 - Southern Illinois
Defensive Line |
1993 - Tennessee-Martin
Defensive Line |
1992 - Central Missouri State
Defensive Line |
1991 - Langston
Linebackers |
| Bowls Coached (15) |
| 2013 Cotton |
Oklahoma |
| 2011 Insight |
Oklahoma |
| 2011 Fiesta |
Oklahoma |
| 2009 Sun |
Oklahoma |
| 2009 BCS Championship |
Oklahoma |
| 2008 Fiesta |
Oklahoma |
| 2007 Fiesta |
Oklahoma |
| 2005 Holiday |
Oklahoma |
| 2005 Orange |
Oklahoma |
| 2004 Sugar |
Oklahoma |
| 2003 Rose |
Oklahoma |
| 2002 Cotton |
Oklahoma |
| 2001 Orange |
Oklahoma |
| 1999 Independence |
Oklahoma |
| 1998 Music City |
Alabama |
ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS A PLAYER
A first-round pick (14th overall) of the Miami Dolphins where he played five seasons. He helped the Dolphins post a 48-31 record, make two playoff appearances and advance to the 1985 Super Bowl. Shipp was the Dolphins' leading tackler (79) in 1987 and finished his career in Miami with 231 tackles.
Played one season with the LA Raiders (1988).
A standout linebacker at the University of Oklahoma, he starred on Sooner squads that posted a combined 33-14-1 record, won two bowl games and captured the 1980 Big Eight Championship.
Earned all-conference honors as a junior and senior, and was selected as an All-American by Football News following his junior campaign.
In the 1982 border clash with Texas, Shipp had 23 tackles, an OU single-game record.
Totaled 489 total tackles in his career which stands No. 2 at OU. Also owns the single-season record for tackles with 189 during his soph campaign (1981). |
