Brent Venables: How one conversation with Bob Stoops changed my life | Conversations with Coach

[@StaticSift]

Can we all take a moment and thank god for Coach Bob Stoops. What an absolute amazing human being. The greatest ambassador OU could ever hope for. An absolute legend, Please run for Governor coach.

[@vwm8534]

I'd love to see him run but he doesn't need those headaches.

[@johngaither9263]

I can't see Bob taking that much cut in his pay.

[@isaiahmartinez2061]

Thank God for this man. And for bringing in Brent. What a great upgrade from TBOW

[@careyrouse917]

Bennie Bud and BARRY did more for SOONER NATION than lame ass Bob Iowa Hawkeye Stoops get a Clue....

[@bighawk1h]

Amen

[@qkn-xc1qd]

Bob Stoops is the antithesis of Lincoln Riley. Great family man, inspiration to young men, and a great ambassador to our's great state. What a man!!!

[@passionateprogressive4445]

Stoops/Venables have character something that Riley missed along the way.

[@sasquatchlife8836]

I think Riley is a good family man, or seems to be. But other than that, he's not Stoops when it comes to being real.

[@markwhite6782]

I get so pissed listening to ESPN giving Riley credit for all of Stoops recruits. Someone not from Oklahoma would think our success has been due to Rileys QB recruiting and training. Maybe I'm a little slow but I believe it was Stoops that brought in National Champion QB, Josh Heupel, Jason White, Sam Bradford, Landry Jones, Baker Mayfield and Kyler Murray. Those last 2 did not transfer into OU to play for Riley. Riley was the recipient of and got credit for all Stoops success. IMO Lincoln Riley was handed the #1 team in the nation for 2 years and lost every playoff game.

[@bassfunkmaster85]

I’m a high school football coach, and these two are the ones I want to be most like. Two great coaches and, more importantly, two great people

[@v3ryculturedman140]

Awesome standard.

[@kylewilliams1960]

Im sure you are more like them than you think! And your players probably notice it as well! Hope your team is having a great season!

[@shirlguidry5518]

Oklahoma is the winner in the coaching fiasco.

[@Cole-hx4ci]

2 pretty good role models to have 😉

[@soonerfbfan81ify]

Don’t blame you one bit. This world needs more people like these two!

[@hughobrien4139]

I moved my young family to Oklahoma in July of 99 from Alabama where I learned to enjoy college football. When I informed my friends of my move to Oklahoma they were all excited and explained that I was about to see some big time college football. Filling me in on the new staff and details I was not aware of. I was not overly excited about the move lots of worries and concerns. My wife was finishing up her degree here at OU. Times were tight. We decided to take our young daughter down to campus and just see how the atmosphere during game day was. Indiana was the game. Never have I witnessed such a massive crowd in one area. That first season was something else for me to witness. That Notre Dame game!!!! That was the game for me. I began to really love being in Oklahoma. I told everyone after that Notre Dame game, “OU is playing national championship level football, all there is left is some conditioning.” I don’t know if anyone believed me or not. My wife and I drive down to campus and picked up her class schedule for the start of her last year’s semester. I messed around on campus looking for a football schedule. When I looked at that schedule all I thought was Wow!! What a crucible of a season this team has ahead of them. My wife and I sat down for lunch and I showed her that game schedule. She asked what I thought. My statement,” If this team wins out they’re the National Champions.” I had no idea the level of football I was about to witness. This was the year Oklahoma became my home. We grew so attached to all of the game time drama and excitement. Our young family had very little no room for extras. Paycheck to paycheck. Looking back we struggled, but we didn’t feel not one bit of it watching that 2000 team facing their struggles. It was sheer excitement! The company I worked for gave my family tickets to watch OU play Texas Tech that year. All the Oranges being thrown on the field was confusing to me. My young family thrived in those trying times. I’m proud of these 24 years spent here at our home. I even grew into one of those spoiled fans with expectations. My Alabama friends told me so when visiting with them in those early years. These changes over the last several years have been trying and educating. We’re all lucky to witness them none the less. I hoped for a good showing at the Red River Rivalry. This years team is so much fun to watch. That first defensive series was like watching a team of land sharks clamping down and biting. It was electrifying to witness. It is so much fun for me as a fan to live week by week and to hear these coaches and players remain with that ideology of never being satisfied and always search and work for improvement. I’ll thank each and very one of them for their hard work to bring such tremendous color into our lives. Boomer Sooner!

[@-sensibleChris]

Great story, beautiful even. Good to have someone as all in as you are, especially as a transplant family from Alabama of all places. Glad you are a Sooner👍

[@bigsimp1736]

This coulda been a 10 hour interview and I woulda listened intensely and soaked up every second of it. Extremely grateful to have u guys representing OU.

[@mpactdesignmedia]

I have the privilege of being one of the few at the Texas A&M game that year (2000). I rarely go to away games, but that one was drawing me for some reason. All of us shoved into one corner of the stadium. Turned out it went down in Sooner lore as one of the great games with Torrance's int and score to pull us out of the hole and win the game 35-31. Then, to go on to win the National Championship. What a great year!!

[@Tom_Van_Zandt]

I love that Stoops still has an active role with the team and that he still says "we" and "us" when talking about OU football. He could've easily retired and just disappeared, but he's chosen to stick around and actively promote and represent the University of Oklahoma.

[@w0ykj]

We are incredibly lucky that he is dedicated to this program

[@stern_standard]

I was there OU and Nebraska on the field celebrating. What a memory

[@joshuasmith9528]

Same. It was insane. I lost my voice. What an atmosphere!!

[@NitrogenFertilizer]

13 year old me was too. My uncle let me go on field and 10 steps in i was de cleated by a large man, got scared and retreated😢

[@ericlaufenberg5043]

I was a sophomore at OU during the 2000 season. I remember OU going down 0-14 vs Nebraska. I looked at my friend who went to high school in Nebraska what was going on. He said don't worry that's all they'll score and he was right. I remember during the 2000 season that students were camping outside the stadium the night before and getting heckled by Nebraska fans. What an amazing atmosphere!!! #BoomerSooner

[@aniii_here4513]

I got maced. Trying to run to the goal post after we beat Nebraska. It was awesome. Got back to the dorms and everyone was coughing and dousing each other in water. One of my best memories from college.

[@stern_standard]

oh yes i forgot about that. lol glad y'all all good. @@aniii_here4513

[@rongore7110]

He is the goat as far as a person and his love for Oklahoma is never ending love it yo

[@AngusBulls65]

Hats off to Coach Snyder for bringing these two together! Go CATS!!

[@drwinstonOboogi]

Bill Snyder deserves to be on all "greatest coach ever" short lists.

[@stanlogan7504]

Thank you Coach Stoops! Legend!

[@rongore7110]

Absolutely love it we have our next legend as a coach just listen to his loyalty.love.and the passion is like know other yo

[@SoFlaSooner]

Thank you gentlemen for sharing that great conversation between old friends. I knew it was a bad day when we lost Coach Venables to Clemson, I’m just happy that we got him back. Such a great coach and an even better human being. BOOMER!

[@Sellout-Crowd]

Well said!

[@jesseharris9938]

I truly believe we have our next 20 year head coach BV

[@babybenj52]

Facts! He'll have to retire as OUs HC.

[@Angeleyez37tx]

I had no idea your relationship went back that far. How amazing!! I love you both!! SOONER BOOMER!!!

[@drwinstonOboogi]

THIS is amazing! Love Bob! Love Coach V!

[@savagesooner4891]

Man, I love these guys!

[@Tijuanabill]

Coach V looks about 12 years old talking to Bob. You can tell he is like a father figure to him. I'm so glad Brent is here.

[@xchargerOUx]

Bob, a lot went down back in 2011-2012 when Venables left, but I'm glad you both rekindled your friendship and now Venables has brought back some of that thunder his defense we been missing! BOOMER!

[@ericlaufenberg5043]

SOONER!!!!!!!!!

[@xchargerOUx]

@@riley5329 No. I was just stating their departure together when Mike Stoops was brought in to replace Venables as DC.

[@toddcagle5494]

I really do dig your show coach, thanks for sharing.

[@Sellout-Crowd]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@juanbarberis7192]

V is just fantastic! We miss him @ Clemson! Happy for him!

[@lucasgrider7438]

I could not be more excited to have Venables back as our head coach. I love that we're winning this season but none of that matters compared to BVs real coaching emphasis...LOVE! You can just see that all of these guys have an immense amount of respect and love for BV and each other. I am so incredibly proud to be a Sooner fan seeing the way this program is building young men mind, body, and soul. BOOMER!!!

[@edgodwin8148]

I love these interviews. Coach Stoops, you are probably the most beloved coach in OU history and that says a whole hell of a lot!!!!!! You stepped in when you didn't have too, you did it simply for the love of the program and the game! If this world had more people like you it would be better off!

[@deniserenee2001]

Thank you so much Brent for coming back and bringing back the powerhouse defense to OU, welcome home, looking forward to loving you as much as I love Bob❤️❤️❤️You will be another Iconic beloved coach like Bob and Barry❤️

[@sportsbettingstar]

Wow! Those last comments from BV got me excited for the rest of the season! I think this is a special team!

[@xaudax]

So proud to have these guys as leaders at OU. I was born in 2000 and grew up watching Coach Stoops and the first OU game I attended was the season opener in 2008. Proud to say I'm a Sooner fan for life. BOOMER!

[@istoriaministries]

I met Brent Venables when I officiated Austin Box's funeral service. Brent was OU's linebacker coach at the time under Coach Stoops. Brent's emotions, passion, humility, and love for his players were remarkable. I left a private meeting with Brent (talking about his relationship with Austin), and I told my wife, "Brent Venables will one day be head coach at Oklahoma." True story. I don't know how coaches are hired or the politics involved, but I could see in Brent a human quality that makes men great leaders. We are blessed to have BV at OU.

[@XxsoonerbornxX]

Bob needs to be our next AD

[@johnisouth6636]

Let it be known. I was 17 when I watched The Bob Stoops introduction speech back in 98. Venables was with us when we won The 2001 NC. Waters run VERY DEEP in Oklahoma. Very deep. BOOMER SOONER!!!!!

[@anitablevins8806]

Wow, you two are some of my hero’s. Years ago Brent, when you left OU I cried. So proud you two are back together 🎉 Thank you both for all you do. BOOMER

[@ericlaufenberg5043]

SOONER!!!!!!!!!!

[@troyburress4979]

The look on Bob's face as BV was talking about this team is like that of a proud papa.

[@mclark3119]

I’m digging these conversations Coach. You got a winner of a channel.

[@jasonfuller2281]

Me too! Just found this I think right before Texas game and, have been digging these convos. Oddly enough, just now subscribed.

[@Calisnr]

LOVE THIS!

[@vwm8534]

These guys did a hell of a job in that first year. We as fans could see it and knew we were headed in the right direction but I don't think we ever expected what happened in 2000.

[@kennywaller2300]

I'm 70 and you guys saved my saturdays. I got sick of watching my Sooners not win. The Stoops and now the Venables teams are to be proud of. Thanks for making my weekends fun again...

[@stevenlunsford5782]

2 really good men who do things the right way I love them both.

[@michaelsalem6700]

almost crying of joy having these two. such a blessing in disguise was riley leaving

[@travisr.9789]

just gonna say it: i grew up in Norman, my uncle played for OU. was a high school football coach in OK and TX. like so many others, our family history is tied to having indigenous blood, the land run and OU football. My granddad was at the ND game when the 47 straight ended. My dad died this summer and I wish he could see this, thanks Bob and Brent. Season tix since forever, i started going to games with him in the mid-70's. Silver shoes Joe and me 5 years old. I would have sent this to my dad. He would have loved it. and he would have loved beating Texas this time. i try not to be hateful or sectarian about most of life.....but it's Oklahoma-Texas. thanks again

[@poisonokie7502]

BV lives and breathes football. It don't take much to get him going, lol. We are so blessed to have the best coaches in all of college football.

[@KetoBandito]

Two Sooner coaching legends! I could listen for hours😊

[@918nate]

Lining up to be a year like Bobs 2nd year. Alot of comparables. Lets do it. B💥💥MER

[@boomsoon86]

This makes me so proud as a Sooner fan. I want to strap up my boots and come work for y'all.

[@mygunsweetness]

Been a Sooner fan since 1974, I can say, I lived thru Blake, barely. When we got the word y'all were coming. I said, well it can't get any worse. 99 these guys might know what they are doing 😅, I remember going week to week in 2000. Had some nail biters. About 2/3 into the season, I'm running around yelling, we're going to win it all. You all was exactly what Oklahoma needed. Been a h£ll of a ride from 74 to Brent. Tbow leaving and Brent and company coming was best for our players and Oklahoma. Tell Miss Julie, we are praying for her and your whole family. Thank her for all of sooner nation for allowing Coach V to spend so much time at work. We will never forget your sacrifices Miss Julie. Great podcast fellas. BOOMER SOONER 4 LIFE!

[@johngaither9263]

I remember 1958 when Notre Dame broke Buds 46 game winning streak. A record that will never be met or exceeded ever again.

[@2scoopsofpoop]

@@johngaither926347?

[@brew812ou1]

quite true that the record will stand forever sir. but actually it was 47 straight wins rather than 46@@johngaither9263

[@HaloHitzTV]

You guys make me proud to be a Sooner fan

[@ShaneBabb]

Thank you Coach Stoops for being there always when Oklahoma needed you. Thank you Coach Venables for taking the reigns and rebuilding this program. Boomer Sooner!

[@James-td5wc]

This was an amazing conversation between two ou coaches! BOOMER

[@deniserenee2001]

I kept saying last year, keep focusing on what Bob did in ‘99, remember 2000??? I knew what Brent could Manifest!!!

[@dalpoas83]

Two sooner legends, love it!

[@michaeljackson7361]

Such a big difference with coach V. How can ya not feel lucky for him to be our coach. Boomer Sooner

[@stinkasscat]

Passion for the game and a standard of what makes a good human being. BV is the real deal.

[@toddasharp]

YEP

[@danielwoodford4190]

We definitely got our guy!!!! Thanks Coach Stoops and Coach Venables!

[@Mikey-cl1rt]

I would die for these two lmao. So glad they both have been coaches of my beloved Sooners. Boomer Sooner

[@bubblesthemonkey6615]

Love these conversations, keep it up Bob

[@jackofalltrades123]

BV's smile is infectious! So happy for him and the team he put together in just his second year 💪

[@mikejones2830]

Coach BV has a contagious smile

[@russcoulter8572]

I feel like I learned vicariously from them bc my highschool DC was friends with BV. We were the first highschool in oklahoma to run a 4-3 zone blitz package. Sooner born and Sooner bred!

[@thewinddb]

I remember when the Stoops era began, those guys came in and started moving the players they already had into different positions and switching which side of the ball they played on. Stoops was using #1 all across the special teams which wasn't really a popular idea them but Bob did it anyway. You could see the momentum building in '99... then of course 2000 was amazing. I also remember the first time I ever heard Coach Stoops speak in his first press conference. I heard his name and thought "Who is this guy from Florida and I hope hes not another Shnellenburger or Blake 😂. I knew right away in that first press conference I was gonna like Coach Stoops after a reporter asked him what he thought the teams record would be after the first year. Coach said something like... I dont need to answer that because I never go into any game expecting to lose so make of that what you will. He was definitely my coach from day one! Glad you're back home in Norman Coach Venables, thank you for all your hard work! Bennie, Bud, Barry, Bob, Brent... a lot of schools would be thankful to have just one of them. Boomer Sooner!!

[@twistedmonkey17]

I was in the stadium that day we beat Nebraska and rushed the field. What a memory!

[@sulmahaney9568]

One of my favorites by far thanks

[@annegirlinger]

Which one are you referring to?

[@DESooner333]

Great stuff, Coach! Loved this one! I don't want to make a suggestion, but you both mentioned Bobby Jack Wright - I'd love to hear you talk with BJW especially about some recruiting stories from his time with you. Thanks again, love seeing these!

[@SoonerMikeD]

Absolutely loved this! I’ve never met Bob or Brent but have a ton of respect for both of them. #BOOMER

[@ericlaufenberg5043]

#SOONER

[@shpankey]

You guys are the best! Thanks coaches!! My best friend, his wife, my fiance and myself will all be at the UCF game cheering us on (from Tulsa) together. This will be our Superbowl event for the year. We are so excited to see you all in person! My thoughts and prayers have been with coach's family every night. All our love! Boomer Sooner! ❤

[@ladygeorge505]

These interviews are soo cool coach Stoops! Appreciate ya!

[@dannysearcy3373]

Greatest interview I've ever seen! So much insight! Love it coach........

[@Truthseeker-cv2mvp]

I wish all Sooner fans were aware of this channel, it's pure gold and i am grateful for it. BOOMER!!!

[@ericlaufenberg5043]

SOONER!!!!!!!!!

[@soonerwhirle]

Coach, thanks for your brilliant career here at OU, but more importantly, thank you for being such a great role model for men. Today's interview is an example of the latter. It's obvious that Coach Venables has looked up to you for over 30 years and OU is the beneficiary of your effect on BV. Thanks for the great stories you are sharing in these interviews.

[@Tee-PayneGolf]

Awesome stuff Coaches. Thanks for what you men do. You can see the difference when you get your guys to buy in. Building greatness isn’t easy. Keep grinding. 🙌

[@eaglewings14]

Two awesome coaches! BOOMER!

[@ericlaufenberg5043]

SOONER!!!!!!!!!!!

[@seandobson6221]

I was a student and member of the Pride from 95-98 and that was an absolutely dark era of Sooner Football. I grew up watching the King dominate and then I get to college and we were awful. And what happens the year after I left? We started to win!

[@treyhall2324]

Great MEN!!! TRUE ❤ 4 the Young MEN there TEACHING Life AND COACHING 🔥💪🔥 Only 1 OU!!! GOD Bless

[@737Parkie]

I was hoping they’d hire BV when Wiley snuck off. Glad they did cuz it’s nice to see defense back in Norman. 👍🏻🏈

[@jamesgogueboxing]

Best show yet. Excellent.

[@AnalogAirwavesWAAIR]

Regardless of how the rest of the season ends, we are blessed to have Brent as our head coach

[@MichaelWayne87]

Bob can you do one with Toby Keith??

[@niceguybille]

Almost guaranteed that’s coming. Toby has been a huge supporter of the program, it’ll be a fun conversation! 👍

[@v3ryculturedman140]

Man these have been AWESOME

[@niceguybille]

I had no idea their history went back to BV in high school, very cool. Again another great conversation Coach Stoops!

[@okcgrl82]

I could listen to you two talk for like hours ❤lol great conversation

[@stevecox4968]

A legend... future legend. Boomer.

[@-KimberlyKay]

Two great men!

[@lesterakalezer9891]

Yea, now tell me who wants BV fired. This guy is gold and was taught by coach stoops which is gold.

[@brew812ou1]

i know what you mean. remember when riley first departed how Coach Stoops said the program would be just fine? He was absolutely right in everything he said. I can't believe I didn't take those words to heart like we all should have. I will never doubt Coach Stoops or Coach V again, I promise.

[@-sensibleChris]

His leadership during that time was immeasurable. Both are the kind of men you want taking control during a crisis. They calm the masses first, and then work with incredible determination and tenacity, to get everyone working together for the greater good. They both have too much integrity for politics, but they would be great in any leadership role.

[@peterknapp3116]

I love these!

[@jamesdavis4407]

Thanks Coach for staying in Oklahoma even though you had a chance to go home and be head coach for the Bengals but you chose to stay here! Thank you!!!

[@gincain7988]

Love it

[@steelhorse4524]

Please make it a weekly interview with BV

[@annegirlinger]

😊😃

[@robinhaney9573]

2 guys that are at the top level of class! BOOMER SOONER

[@salofman]

The parallel from 1999-2000 to last year and this year is awesome to see

[@coryreedy2752]

This content is as good as it gets.

[@RestrictedAirspacePodcast]

💪 Two legends right here people. 🏆

[@JamesHarris-rl3jh]

Much Respect! And appreciative of these two great Coaches for OU. Thanks! Coach Stoops and Coach Venables 👏👍🏈💯

[@casmithc2]

Love BV!!

[@jamesgogueboxing]

Best show yet. Excellent. When everybody was calling for BV's head last year, I knew what he was trying to develop, a more emphasis on a defensive culture built on winning National Championships and it was going to take more time to play out. Definitely not a quick fix solution especially when he didn't have the right personel to execute his schemes. Not there yet, but is right on track.

[@martin31049]

What kid would not want to play for either of these coaches?!!!!

[@dezriley1336]

Lol I remember that linebacker fight..I was a freshman at OU had some football friends that told me about it when it happened..brandon everage was a beast...RIP...torrence marshall was too..GOOD MEMORIES..

[@ndnNomad]

I’m glad I was born in this great state and the lord blessed us with two great coaches. Just think some people are osu fans 😂 BOOMER!!!!!

[@LARRYCAL]

I’d love to see a conversation with coach Stoops and coach Switzer

[@kennewton7518]

Sooner greatness!! great interview coach.

[@mrwhite2628]

Two Sooner legends! Great show guys! Boomer Sooner!!!!!!!!!!!

[@tonyrollman3991]

Brilliant,love every segment, when you run out of interviews start all over..so good Boomer Sooner !!!!

[@sthier24]

Thank you Coach Bill Snyder

[@oklahomasooner7686]

BV wasn’t letting Coach Stoops get a word in 😂

[@annegirlinger]

That's the way he is❗ Listen to him at press conferences.

[@JB-fw4vt]

Amazing sports story unfolding at OU. and the best part is it the wheels started turning with these two almost a decade before I was born Boomer