Kevin Wilson returns as an offensive analyst
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Good move, hopefully he will be able to help BV and Arbuckle manage the game clock. He's been a good OC, so between the two of them we should see a much improved offense. He is also a OL/TE coach, one position that needs to improve quickly.
Agree.
Given OU’s offensive line issues last season and an unproven WR corps this season, it’s hard to speculate on how this team will do against a tough schedule that will include a home game vs Michigan.
So much can go right or wrong, but Venables is pushing a lot of buttons to resolve the issues from a year ago.
My guess (and hope) is that the offensive line will improve with a very good influx of new talent, Mateer will prove to be a big upgrade at QB, the receiving corps also improves and the play calling becomes great again.
This team is in football limbo now and the inexcusable loss to Navy reveals how far Venables and his flawed leadership are from being good again.
University of Tulsa fired him on November 24, 2024 as their head football coach after two seasons going 2023: 4-8 overall and 2-6 in AAC, 2024: 3-9 overall and 1-7 in AAC. He had some big bad blow out losts last season, 2024- lost to North Texas 20-52, lost to Army 7-49, lost to UAB 21-59. lost to USF 30-63. Wilson went 7-16 in two season as Tulsa HC. Tre Lamb is the new head coach now at Tulsa. He took an East Tennessee State team who was 3-9 in 2023 to a 7-5 team in one year at ETSU (2024). Ryan Switzer was the interim HC for Tulsa last game of season and lost.
Ty Darlington is at Tulsa as their Tight End co-offensive coordinator coach. And Dominique Franks was kept by Lamb as the Cornerback coach. Franks was at Tulsa last year.
Ty Darlington is at Tulsa as their Tight End co-offensive coordinator coach. And Dominique Franks was kept by Lamb as the Cornerback coach. Franks was at Tulsa last year.
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I like the move. I liked Wilson except for the NC game against Florida. Thought Gresham would have destroyed the Gators inside the 20 if we had just thrown to him.
Are we talking about the same KW that would continually send running backs into brick wall defensive lines over and over and over again? OMG…..ugh
Good thing for you he is not here to call plays, just an analyst to help manage the game. He is also a TE/OL coach so maybe he can help Finley coach up the those guys
Wilson should be a good hire.
For me, much of OU’s resurrection hinges on the offensive line. So goes it, so goes any QB or RB. Last year reflects this.
Freshmen OL recruits, Fasusi and Fodje, are high level recruits who may not start, but could contribute well in the OL rotation.
Also, the two transfers and last season's returning linemen should improve Bedenbaugh’s group.
I believe a good offensive line will elevate all the so-called skill positions.
For me, much of OU’s resurrection hinges on the offensive line. So goes it, so goes any QB or RB. Last year reflects this.
Freshmen OL recruits, Fasusi and Fodje, are high level recruits who may not start, but could contribute well in the OL rotation.
Also, the two transfers and last season's returning linemen should improve Bedenbaugh’s group.
I believe a good offensive line will elevate all the so-called skill positions.
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I am a Sooner fan through and through and have been since I attended my first OU game in 1957, just a mere
lad of 9 yrs old at the time. And I mean no offense or disrespect to coach Wilson or any other coaches that
have coached here in the past, but what do they bring to the table the second time around that they didn't bring the first time here ?? I simply ask because I don't know. so let the Dog Pile begin 3-2-1 Go !!!!
lad of 9 yrs old at the time. And I mean no offense or disrespect to coach Wilson or any other coaches that
have coached here in the past, but what do they bring to the table the second time around that they didn't bring the first time here ?? I simply ask because I don't know. so let the Dog Pile begin 3-2-1 Go !!!!
No Sir, this is the same name i have used for several years. I just don't post that often. Sorry if I have
offended anyone.
It's not just the Government that has a revolving door policy. OU has been a nepotistic institution for quite some time and we are all one big happy god-fearing family.
My understanding is he’s supposed to help BV with overall game management. BV has struggled in that department much like Marcus Freeman did a couple years ago. But ND brought in analysts to assist Freeman, and ND noticeably improved. I think they’re trying to replicate that for BV.
Offend away, I have been saying the same thing for years and wasn't happy about BV coming back. Jury still out on that one but so far these retreads have not worked out for the most part. That said, just hoping for the best this season and know it has to be better with the changes made but I get that nagging feeling we still need some better Jimmy's and Joe's if we are to ever compete again for Conference Titles and make the Playoffs. Just my opinion and if it offends anyone then too bad.
OU supposedly has deep pockets. I wonder why they don't just buy the best people/players available. The economics of college sports is what matters most. I'd like to know what the total amount of money each team spends on their team/ players. Wonder how that correlates with winning %?
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From an AI search:
Based on information about
NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) spending in college football for the 2024 season:
- High Spending Programs: The most competitive college football programs were estimated to have spent over $30 million on player rosters in 2024.
- Ohio State: Ohio State's athletic director stated their football roster was worth around $20 million in NIL funds. Approximately 10 players made $1 million or more each.
- Texas: The Texas One Fund, spent $13.3 million in 2023. They are projected to spend between $35 million and $40 million for the 2025 season.
- Penn State: Penn State's collective, Happy Valley United, was expected to have expenditures approaching $10 million for football.
- Limited High Spenders: Less than five football programs likely spent $20 million or more in 2024.
- Median vs. Top Tier: A gap of $25 million existed between the median total football spending of the Power 5 and the Group of 5 conferences.
- Future Changes: Revenue sharing will likely cap school payouts to athletes at $20.5 million starting in the 2025-26 academic year. This could lead to less reliance on NIL collectives.
- Example Player Earnings: The average value of top 25 players in Group of Five conferences was just under $50,000.
In the 2024 fiscal year, Oklahoma's football program spent $3.856 million on recruiting expenses and $17.190 million on coaching salaries. Additionally, the Crimson & Cream Collective, a fan-led collective, spent $4 million on the football team for name, image, and likeness (NIL) purposes,
Then there is this
In a separate letter to the University of Oklahoma fans and supporters, Castiglione outlined the university’s plan for a new revenue-sharing model. The department would allocate a maximum of $20.5 million in athlete compensation starting July 1, highlighting the financial adjustments required to meet these new obligations.
https://www.newsbreak.com/college-s...l-carrying-brent-venables-51-600-000-contract
Oklahoma Lays Off 5% of Athletic Staff While Still Carrying Brent Venables’ $51,600,000 Contract
In a separate letter to the University of Oklahoma fans and supporters, Castiglione outlined the university’s plan for a new revenue-sharing model. The department would allocate a maximum of $20.5 million in athlete compensation starting July 1, highlighting the financial adjustments required to meet these new obligations.
https://www.newsbreak.com/college-s...l-carrying-brent-venables-51-600-000-contract
Those numbers don't surprise me at all. Every program is kind of vague about their NIL deals. I don't think that it is required for any team to reveal that information in a honest way. IDK. How does Oklahoma compete? Spend more money than the competition. Pretty sure money is about the only thing that matters anymore. They need a cap for every program do divide however they choose.
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2025 season, a role he previously held with the Sooners from 2002-2010 before his head coaching stints at Indiana and Tulsa