EMERGENCY POD: OU just lost Zac Alley to... West Virginia

[@JeremyTurpen-s7h]

Prayers for Julie Venables

[@undergroundunlimited2282]

…….i get it

[@robertadams8548]

BV has a Lot More on his Plate that is More Important. Everybody needs to Ease up on that BS about 2025. The health of his Family comes First. Thank You Mr. Turpen for Mentioning That

[@trystangriffith6185]

WVU fan here: I think Alley’s decision comes down to the fact that he will have total control of the defense. Also painting WVU as a lesser team is fair after the last 8-10 years however they are a history rich program and I think there is belief that under Rich Rod WVU could be a contender every year in the conference championship in the big 12 and then the 12 team college playoff system. What Rich Rod was able to do with the resources he had previously at WVU is something that excites fans.

[@dwagisp1308]

Sadly, I think BV'S wife is dying. He obviously needs to be there more for her. He cant come back from this and needs to focus on his family. Please keep BV and his family in your prayers. He is trying to fight 2 incredibly tough battles.

[@howard4405]

Absolutely

[@StrawHatTeen-k6i]

Wow, that's really sad if true. Wish the best for the family.

[@larmetagettes4042]

Agreed ❤❤❤❤😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@TheRealBrotherLance]

Yes life is more important than a game with a ball.

[@Earthether]

WV fan here I’m truly sorry for BV and situation . Prayers to family

[@SvB_Esq]

Alley’s analysis is pretty easy here. He’s a young up-and-coming coach who is probably eyeballing a good HC gig in the next 3-4 years. To get there, he needs to move away from being Co-DC on a team where the HC is a defensive guy and go somewhere where he runs the entire defense himself. RR will absolutely let him do that.

[@StrawHatTeen-k6i]

Agree 100%

[@tmurph247]

With RichRod turning 62, Alley could very well be WVU's HC in 4 or 5 yrs.

[@mikehappy2620]

From the "Clemson insider" at 6pm. today. Quote "We can tell you that we have been tracking this question since the Texas game and all signs continue to point to Swinney making a change at defensive coordinator. Things are now far enough down the road that we are hearing where Wes Goodwin could land. Through speaking with multiple sources, it sounds as if Goodwin could be heading to Oklahoma to reunite with former Clemson defensive coordinator, now Oklahoma head coach, Brent Venables." So that's what I just read.

[@ruthlessrich4674]

I could see it

[@sportsbettingstar]

Oh yay… another recently fired coach

[@KevinMorris126]

My Clemson friend said they wanted Goodwin fired…..

[@MrMgage13]

What good will he do OU if he sucked at Clemson 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@SpartanArmy117]

@@MrMgage13 To be fair it's all kind of moot. BV is leading the defense and he's a damn good DC. My problem isn't with what the defense will look like (which will probably be pretty good) but rather the fact that we're getting poached by ****ing West Virginia. That's not a good sign.

[@chrisjames3087]

Just after a nut-punch from Navy, an eye gouge from West Virginia.

[@tmurph247]

Hey, we had to beat y'all at least one more time.

[@Jay_Jones71602]

BV also needs to decide if he can deal with his personal life and being the head coach, my gut is telling me he would be better off to step down and be with his wife.

[@TheSfenn]

My gut is telling me, that he will do what is best for his family and this program, and you don’t know what that is. We had 11-12 starters out on offense. We went 10-2 during the regular season last year and our recruiting has gotten better and better, We had the worst schedule and the most injuries and an outstanding defense. But Zac recruited none of them.

[@StrawHatTeen-k6i]

@@TheSfenn Recruiting dropped some in 2024, the 2025 class wasn't even in the top 10.

[@CantHoldMyJock]

Praying for Julie Venables

[@djprincewondervictorreppin7889]

Most definitely prayers for Julie! Brent is going thru more pressure and decision making actions than any of us can really imagine. This is what Oklahoma needs to do moving forward. Brent needs to move down to head defensive coordinator. He's a mastermind in that area! Ben will bring a lot to the table as our new offensive coordinator! This is no disrespect to Brent by no means. If this would be taken serious it would be great to bring back coach Stoops or Switzer for that matter or possible former players that are qualified. Oklahoma legacy would be back on track with great new beginnings and good existing and new players coming in to rebuild the dynasty for this football program.

[@The_Ghost_In_The_Machine_]

If BV was like a second father to Zac Alley, then Rich Rod must be his first father..

[@StrawHatTeen-k6i]

Maybe his Mother?

[@Jerry-g7z]

I'm pretty sure Zac n Lincoln are related as well

[@davidhendricks1331]

Prayer for Julie V gob be with the family

[@yoFACTOR]

What happened to the team I used to love to watch, man..

[@billquantrill4960]

Joe C. traded it for wammin softball.

[@amandalara5596]

They are now the laughing stock of the SEC 😂

[@JoshRay-q2n]

​@@amandalara5596only in football 🤷‍♂️

[@cgtrains]

@@JoshRay-q2nthe one sport that matters?

[@JoshRay-q2n]

​@@cgtrainsmeh, if i only cared about football itd be depressing but i dont, gotta branch out bro

[@jessebrowning2427]

OU has become a stepping stone program.

[@alec_f1]

No, it's not even that. It's a dumpster fire.

[@DEACONR6155]

It took Texas 12 years to rebuild

[@longbranch543]

Not a stepping stone for WVU. Alley is sitting under BV. I mean can you name the OC under Stinkin Riley?

[@JeremyTurpen-s7h]

Texas just negative recruits other schools and overpays

[@billquantrill4960]

@@DEACONR6155 Thats pretty terrible.

[@wvvintiques6424]

I love how it’s just absolutely crazy that he chooses West Virginia, more money, and a chance to be carve his own path. We know how everyone else views our state and our school, but sometimes I just forget and have to be reminded.

[@chriscarpenter5139]

Maybe we should just hire a head coach and keep BV as dc since that is all he talks about

[@jdwilmoth]

No they need to completely clean house and get rid of every coach on the staff and bring in somebody that has never been affiliated with the University of Oklahoma that way he doesn't feel the need to kiss the alumni's the former players and Bob stoops ass

[@thenatedawg2448]

JJF and Murray still being employed is laughable

[@jdwilmoth]

Brent venables still being employed is laughable

[@thenatedawg2448]

@ who would you hire?

[@averagecitizen8491]

​@@thenatedawg2448I'm sure Lincoln Riley will consider coming back

[@matthewgoodwin9250]

2026 can’t get here soon enough. I was a BV defender, but this is what it is…..A BUST!! I’ll still watch this travesty, been watching since 97. This fanbase knows what loosing programs look like, take off the crimson colored glasses and see WE ARE THERE.

[@-sensibleChris]

Let's see what a quality OC and QB can do for this team. The defense is solid, and maybe the offensive line will finally show some promise. Give it a chance next year.

[@junsinator971]

@@-sensibleChris it can improve but make no mistake, BV is not taking Ou to a playoff birth. Results speak for themselves. Thus far, we have not seen anything that emulates what good HCs do. Team doesn’t improve, silly penalties, poor clock management, lack of attention to detail. BV talks a big game in the press conferences but it hasn’t yielded results. It’s the same stuff over and over. Why would we expect it to change?

[@StrawHatTeen-k6i]

@@junsinator971 You are right. In 2023, the coaches cost us the OSU game for sure with stupid penalties from them walking onto the field (Coach BV, Coach BB) extending a scoring drive as a result and Lebby with his head scraching stupid play calling in crucial situations ( 4th and 5, has Stoops run route short of first down marker - if he just called for a pass over the middle to Stogner, we likely win).Even though OU went 10-3 that year with good coaching they, at the very least, make the Big 12 championship game in a rematch with Texas. Poor coaching cost us games at KU and at OSU. Neither one of those teams were that good. See what Texas did to both of them. Now it's even worse and I just don't see BV ever getting OU into the playoffs. There's a reason he was an assistant coach up to the age of 50. Joe C and Bob Stoops showed really bad judgement in taking him over Dan Lannning. Joe C needs to go as well and BS needs to stay out of the decision making process & go play golf with his friend Steve Spurrier. BV needs to step down and be with his wife.

[@jeanclaude24]

How on earth are Demarco and JJF still on staff and Zac Alley isn't? This is a joke. And to top it all off, OU picks up a DII TE. Pathetic

[@craighart5450]

BV Needs to be asked this question in a deposition

[@OUrNit03]

I can't be a fan of this 💩 show anymore. Tiresome taking Ls left and right all the damn time!

[@RedFeather_74840]

Because Zac alley decided to leave on his own BV did not fire him , Zac ALLEY BYE ! DONT LET THE DOOR HIT YOU IN THE ASS ON THE WAY Out

[@NonyaB-qc8wu]

The DII TE spent 2 years at KU before Pitt St. He’s a big body at 6’7” and 250lbs. He was on a lot of coaches radar. Feel better about him than the Kennesaw St TE.

[@ericbassham751]

Why would Oklahoma allow this sideways move from the best part of the team??? Unbelievable! Im a die hard but this is starting to look like a dumpster fire.... Sadly our great coach's mind may be on a more important battle... Pray for our coach and his family.

[@SpartanArmy117]

To be fair I don't think they "allowed it" lol. Sounds like they got Lincoln Rileyed again. Not sure what to make of that, maybe Joe C needs to be looked at.

[@StrawHatTeen-k6i]

@@SpartanArmy117 Joe C needs to retire.

[@georgeedwards5468]

He didn’t say I’m coming back listen closely it was coach speak man!!

[@illmidnight]

Thank you Brandon! Love the honesty my favorite version of you 👏🏿

[@jameshughes1872]

This seems very strange and feels like there is more strange times ahead.

[@soonerdave01]

Alley is jumping off a sinking ship. Nothing strange about that...

[@brads4231]

I'm still excited for next year. I'm not ready to give up on Venables. Wait to see how next year plays out. New OC, New DC, new QB. It won't be the same team next year. Good or bad there will be a lot of change next season. Let's see how it plays out first then see what needs to be done.

[@camsmith2079]

It’s the third OC and DC because he hasn’t gotten the hires right! Venables is a disaster

[@WaylonAndST.MathyusDad35]

​@@camsmith2079 The defense has been great. The offense was good the good the first couple years. It got Lebby a head coaching job at a SEC school. We don't know if Seth was a bad hire, everyone was hurt.

[@starvedrock314]

Stockholm syndrome in action, folks.

[@dewittmathews2508]

It just the way people are now. Sign of the times. Your word used to be a bond.

[@jdwilmoth]

Well maybe after they go 3 at 9 next season you we'll be ready to give up on him

[@derrickdavis5279]

Him telling the players he's coming back and then leaves the next day sounds like what another coach at OU done to the players (L.Riley) .

[@alec4699]

Alley not wanting to be in BV’s shadow, I get.. but… I agree with the rest, it just isn’t a good look.

[@christophersatterfield4260]

Starting to think OU is not going to fit well with this new era of cfb

[@StrawHatTeen-k6i]

not with the current administration

[@shirlguidry5518]

When money talks it appears nothing matters anymore.

[@howard4405]

The players can follow money anytime. What's wrong with coaches doing that.

[@JoshRay-q2n]

If you think WV can pay coaches more than OU, i dunno what to tell ya

[@shirlguidry5518]

@@JoshRay-q2n Well apparently OU is now a jumping off place for a better coordinator job then.

[@cryhwks]

OU was offering him over a million dollars, it's more than money.

[@Goeers206]

​@JoshRay-q2n It's not about money, it's about being THE defensive coordinator at a P4 program instead of sharing a title with someone. He gets to completely manage this defense, and he already has a working history with Rich Rod.

[@poisonokie7502]

After Littrell and JJF I don't think the OU fan base is ready to see a DC hired within.

[@SugoiEnglish1]

Alley was hired from outside...not sure what fan's issues are.

[@Del-Scent]

You can't blame ZA for going where there's more stability. He knows Brents on the hot seat next year. He's probably getting a three year deal. OU will hire from within.

[@boomerbutler7569]

More stability? WVU 2022 = 5-7 WVU 2023 = 9-4 WVU 2024 = 6-7

[@powerhouse539]

​@@boomerbutler7569 They just hired their coach. That's more stable than OU rn

[@dragnbass]

@@boomerbutler7569 its rich rodriguez, he's already WV coaching royalty

[@evi1ways]

The Oklahoma brand isn't what Oklahoma fans think it is. History is....well, history. What was your record last year? Who is my position coach? How many games are on primetime to showcase my talent for the next level? How much am I getting in NIL? That's it, folks. The name on the back of the Jersey is far more important than the name on the front.

[@Lvelace1]

Remember that time, kids and coaches did that loyalty thing? That was cool..

[@elifulps12]

Yeah that world is gone sadly

[@grc1315]

I am consistently amazed by how people want to be great, but seem to shy from the work and pressure.

[@davidwhitehead5949]

The last coach that said that was TBOW

[@sbcbaits994]

He chicken shitted his way out like Lincoln Riley after being asked point blank about it by Gabe Ikeard.

[@jdwilmoth]

That's called job security because he knows Brent venables will be fired after next season because he will go 3-9

[@jefferyyoung6521]

😢😢😢😢😢😢😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@gsmyrna7469]

WVU is paying him 1.57 million a year for 3 years. I guess OU didn't beat or match it.

[@jdwilmoth]

No it's called job security because he knows it's Brent venables and the whole coaching staff will be fired next season

[@dwayneengel8398]

In this new atmosphere of college football, which is destroying it, there's no loyalty in the players or coaches. Especially, the younger they are. The younger they are, they didn't grow up in a society where your word or commitment means anything. It's almost been long enough, now, that all the coaches weren't alive when your word meant something.

[@dezgarrett2790]

Coaches have been leaving schools since CFB began, that's why the transfer portal even exist. Kid were tired of coaches leaving and then being stuck at the school the coach left. You're also bc it's happening to OU....sure you had no issue with BV leaving Clemson. 🤷🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️

[@theyhateme2601]

Alley hit the portal…😂😂😂😂

[@chrislogan2656]

Oklahoma just needs to realize this is pro sports now and move accordingly. They have been behind the times

[@RICOJEEZUS]

This move to the SEC came at an inopportune time. Option 1: Get a DC, and put money into the spring portal for players on the offensive side to help Mateer. He has 2 years of eligibility I believe. If people don't like working under this HC then the AD needs to demand he change is management style. That should bring stability. Option 2: You're blowing this whole thing up by buying out BV, the staff all scatters, you sever all current HS recruiting relationships, create a panic amongst the players, open up an extra portal window immediately, all the sharks will come take all your talent including the QB who just transferred in and you'll sink the program permanently when it was already faltering in a more difficult conference. I'd choose option 1.

[@Bigdogbomber81]

BV should resign and spend more quality time with his wife that battled cancer. No shame in that.

[@DominicJGomez]

Venables protege ditched BV. But we can’t. Lol

[@brentchapman9174]

We need dawgs on staff and on field that are ruthless in recruiting, coaching and wearing the helmets

[@ytcommentacct]

maybe the supposed verbal agreement was a ruse by OU & Alley to get some players on board, ie. #52, before Alley left

[@jaredperry23]

@17:40 “Lewis Carter is not gonna leave” 😬😬 He just entered the portal.

[@PoppaSnail]

Came here to say that I respect the hustle but guys seem to keep seeing how many feet they can put in their mouths at this point

[@moderndaycaveman2519]

Alley left because he didn’t like being micromanaged by BV. Well now all play scheme failures will fall solely on him at WVU. But regardless why he left, he’s still using BV’s defense.

[@curtcrawford9967]

BV is to genuine for his own good.

[@tpgrrr1]

I agree! BV IS HIGH VALUE, HIGH INTEGRITY MAN! NOT MANY OF THEM ARE AROUND!

[@alec_f1]

He's not winning. Period.

[@misterb1080]

With this I agree whole heartedly. You either want to win or have nice guys. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@howard4405]

​@@misterb1080Bob Stoops wasn't nice?

[@tpgrrr1]

@alec_f1 You are correct, he is NOT winning to OUr standard. I trust this new OC, QB coach and QB will improve the offensive output. Not worried about losing Zach Alley because Brent Venables is very good at coaching Defense

[@micahgroves3655]

They didn’t LOSE Roof or Lutrell. They fired them.

[@BarryBoone-n2j]

Yea but who hired them

[@jdwilmoth]

Yeah but he's also the dumbass that hired them

[@jackbyers3921]

What does Zac Alley know that we don’t? He chose WVU over OK? That’s an absolute downgrade in opportunity. Is he jumping off a ship he knows is sinking?

[@bradboo]

No it isn't. He gets to be a sole DC getting payed more in the Big 12 at WVU vs. staying as co DC on a spiraling downward program in a conference it can't compete in (SEC)

[@JoshRay-q2n]

Coach in waiting in that offer somewhere, guarantee it

[@MrMgage13]

@@bradboomost of this comment is rubbish

[@bradboo]

@@MrMgage13 what a valuable insight….Those are the facts genius

[@SpartanArmy117]

Honestly, that would be whatever if he just decided to leave. What has me more worried is why are we getting Lincoln Rileyed again? Joe C may need to go because that doesn't happen twice in short succession to well run programs.

[@johnturner1476]

Remember when BV was let go for Mike Stoops? I feel like we are jinxed.

[@robertnichols2315]

BV left on his own

[@BradMillsOK]

That was a mess and OU fans including myself were happy to see him go. Believe he left for Clemson on his own though

[@StrawHatTeen-k6i]

@@BradMillsOK OU fans did want BS to fire BV back then before he left for Clemson. His nickname then was "Brent Vulnerables".

[@curtcrawford9967]

If you can’t take the heat get the …. Out the kitchen. Hey google play John Denver.

[@JDP-we9hk]

Brandon is right! OU football is a giant poop sandwich right now.

[@StrawHatTeen-k6i]

Yuck!

[@dougarmstrong6611]

I think Venables will resign shortly

[@ruthlessrich4674]

I do 2

[@howard4405]

Wouldn't surprise me

[@JoshRay-q2n]

No he wont, would you give up that much cheddar willingly?

[@StrawHatTeen-k6i]

Only if it's because he needs to spend more time with his wife who I believe has breast cancer. Otherwise I don't see it because people like BV are not quitters.

[@DONCHESLER]

I could see that happening. He needs to be with his wife and family, and in his position he can’t just take FMLA.

[@-sensibleChris]

Only things Im worried about, are keeping Arbuckle, and Mateer, and Bill Bedenbaugh FINALLY getti g the offensive line straightened out. The defense will be solid again and we have athletes all over the defense 2 and 3 deep.

[@soonerfan4439]

I can't believe JJF and Demarco haven't been fired yet.

[@GerryBrown-fg6ej]

People change jobs all the time Life goes on😮

[@jdwilmoth]

Brent venables needs to change jobs

[@whiteknucklestormchasing]

What a JOKE. Embarrassing. Coaches are willing to take downgrade jobs, and Oklahoma can't compete financially.

[@__Just_A_Guy__]

His Wiki has removed OU details. He is listed as OU Co DC. That could be the issue, he wanted his own thing

[@Sysiphusjwk]

OU has plenty of money, that’s not the issue.

[@BILLEON2005]

Oklahoma is a top 10 revenue earner in the NCAA

[@Sysiphusjwk]

@@BILLEON2005 Thank you for the facts. Tired of these dummies saying OU can’t compete financially.

[@charliehenderson38]

He knows he’s gonna win a national championship with West Virginia and with a great coach Rich Rod

[@jackstovall4739]

This gets him out of BV's shadow. Makes sense if you think of it that way.

[@mysteriousblack629]

When it rains it pours

[@thomasjust7450]

BV reminds me of Charlie Strong. And as a Longhorn fan and alumni who suffered through ALL of the Charlie Strong and Tom Herman years, I can tell you this gets worse before it gets better.

[@Lori-g7e]

BV just needs to call the plays, he doesn't need to hire anyone bc BV won't be there after next yr

[@TheRealBrotherLance]

Right have Bates take over some HC manager stuff. Let BV take the DC spot

[@BradMillsOK]

💯

[@Dannydimes247]

Program is done until we get new athletic director and coach.

[@Shane4643]

Look at it this way: If you're an Ok fan, you can get really good season tickets right now.

[@PineMountain981]

If BV goes 6-6 in 2025 and is fired, who does OU hire then? OU should first make a run at Dan Lanning. If he says no, then there is still a strong list of candidates. Kenny Dillingham, Shane Beamer, Rhett Lashlee, Jeff Lebby, Lane Kiffen, Jed Fisch, Andy Kotelnicki, to name a few.

[@misterb1080]

So now maybe people will start to look at the PROGRAM. OU has a problem. We had a head coach bail for another program in the middle of the night. We have had 2 out of 3 seasons be a losing seasons. We have lost a 5 star QB. 7 new coordinators in 3 years. Offense is horrible. 25 players in portal. Losing to navy. Need I go on? PROGRAM problem. HC is just part of it.

[@KWof918BillingsSolar]

Someone who finally sees this is systemic problem not just a coach problem. Count me in your fan club lol

[@JeremyTurpen-s7h]

Well John Blake 3-8, 4-8, and 5-6 and Schnellenberger 5-5-1 plus snakepit speech were worse they couldn't get even a top flight QB to come Chiis Redmon stayed Louisville and Jarrod Reese from Seminole never came to be sure our D was okay but besides James Allen and Demond Parker we had no special teams as Howard was a drunk his like recruiting class didn't stick so m it could be worse as we left the Big 8 to become the Big 12. 1999 Hiring Bob Stoops changed from in debt to riches sure Bob only had one national title but he was 14-1 in Big XII titles 1-3 NC 0-1 Playoffs with many BCS bowl appearances just saying and came back for Holiday Bowl to beat Oregon in 2021 season as Lincoln jumped ship after OSU loss the sky isnt falling yet

[@jasoncrawford-lg1xs]

I think there is a lot more to this move than meets the eye,.. One day hopefully it will come out.

[@mattpope770]

Well at least we know Zack Alley will not be the next head coach at LSU. Sound familiar?

[@michaelwillis8471]

Unfortunately college football has become so much about Money.

[@ToddAtkinsShow]

Alley can have the defense to himself at West Virginia in a much easier conference. Why not go?

[@MichaelBrooks-l7r]

😂

[@XxsoonerbornxX]

And it ALL leads back to the hiring of BRENT VENABLES

[@Ryan405M]

Maybe these coaches just dont want to listen to our negative ass fan base constantly calling for peoples heads and constantly complaining about everything.

[@jacobgarcia3178]

Last guy that moved on from OU to USC didn’t go so well. Chill out.

[@CardsharkMr]

Is this on Brent? Is He just so hard to work for that everyone is leaving the program. Bob Stoops nepotism is just killing this program. Dan Lanning wanted to come here and I am not sure Joe C even called Him. Anyway Upward and onward but this is a bad look. And I do feel that Zac Alley did BV dirty but that's the world We live in.

[@cap9384]

Wish we would have hired Dan.

[@anthonycrawford1865]

Let his ass go !!! Go be great for WV like we say to our transfers !! And fellow Sooner Fans .. stop overreacting!!

[@dodgerblue182able]

Good to know Alley won't hurt the recruiting

[@StrawHatTeen-k6i]

How do you know that? Just because he didn't land any his first year doesn't mean he wasn't developing some good relations with recriits for the upcoming 2026 class.

[@tobiasyergin2720]

It’s over for BV. Sadly.

[@toddneva]

Because hiring people from the inside worked out so well last time

[@chestercarter6081]

Why is Joe C still employed at OU?

[@MrMgage13]

Because he’s the best person in that job in the country, period

[@BoomBoomSoon]

@@MrMgage13 Was

[@chestercarter6081]

@@MrMgage13 when in 99?

[@SpartanArmy117]

I'm almost there with you. Why are we getting Lincoln Rileyed again? Joe C may need to go because that doesn't happen twice in short succession to well run programs.

[@bassraider5914]

It sucks really bad but it makes sense.. He wanted to run his own defense and get all credit

[@tonyyates5081]

We need to do something quickly because they’re gonna regulate the money and the amount of players on the team after the first probably need to start having a contract that you cannot leave within a certain amount of time and if you do you lose money unless School wants to buy that coaches, contract or players contract. If they’re gonna do it like it’s NFL let’s do it call semi pro instead of college. I’m telling you that the money in the portal without being regulated you’ll never have loyalty for a team when you always have these teams out there. That will pay more money than the next school and the school that has the most money will win the most games because they’ll get the better players so we need an intervention.

[@JoshRay-q2n]

Inevitably, why get upset about it, BV will make a hire and Arbuckle and whoever the DC is will turn this around or they wont and we'll be on the hunt for another HC, maybe itll work out, maybe it wont, the sport is cyclical, we could be in a late 90s rough patch or maybe its a blip...thats just the reality of the sport so might as well accept it

[@-sensibleChris]

Ya, I don't understand all the "sky is falling " stuff over a 1 year DC leaving. He left for who knows why, but that's up to him. We'll be fine.

[@willsmith8586]

How do we lose to WV? And no wonder our D wasn't ready, the coach had one foot out the door. I'm usually not doom and gloom buuut we can't keep seesawing good offense bad defense, good defense bad offense.

[@Lane2268]

Brandon love nya man but please get through your sentances before i die from old age.

[@KillerBrees]

I’m in disbelief. We are a midcard program now until we prove otherwise on the field. This thing needs to be torn down to the studs and completely rebuilt.

[@-sensibleChris]

He was a 1 year DC. He will be replaced and we won't be any worse off. We didn't look ready half the time this year on defense anyway. We have too many good players on this defense for it to be just ok. A new DC could be a boost. As long as Arbuckle and Mateer are here,we'll be ok. We would have been a 9 win team this year if they were here.

[@soundvapor]

Well 25 years chasing a natty, sure we can do a Georgia and chase it for 40 years😂

[@billquantrill4960]

"This is not a death knell for the program because..." Its already dead. Long past time to clean house and evict EVERYONE from the country club in Norman. Where paychecks and some waistlines are fat. lol.

[@alec_f1]

This is huge. What is the story about the turmoil among the staff? There's smoke about a lot of strife within the staff. Did WV entice him with moonshine and pelts?

[@howard4405]

Take me home country road 😊

[@WaylonAndST.MathyusDad35]

Turmoil!? Where? He's the only coach that left

[@soundvapor]

Yes muskrat pelt trench 😂 and six coal mine hauling mules

[@Goeers206]

Enticed him with a former colleague as the HC, no co- status being THE defensive coordinator, and a path to winning with Rich Rod. Got a better gig on a rebuild than waiting for the sinking ship to go belly up, it makes all the sense in the world.

[@randallfranklin2548]

We have some damn good shine!!!!! Let’s Go!!!!

[@johnwgarrett1]

Man, if i had to explain all the stupid choices i made when i was 30... Seems to me that it comes down to two main things: 1. SEC pressures; 2. Job autonomy. I hope he got a big contract because he'll likely be the first one out the door if Rich Rod isn't winning by year 2...

[@OUrNit03]

Is this really what OUr program has come to???? We can't hold on to one of OUr best (if not the best) coordinators and prevent losing him to WV of all schools?!?!? OU has been taking Ls left and right since '21. I can't do it anymore...Im finished with college football. Shiii too damn stressful

[@MichaelBrooks-l7r]

WV of all schools? Can you elaborate on that?

[@OUrNit03]

@MichaelBrooks-l7r Disgusting isn't it? Joe C and company should have been ALL over this situation to prevent losing him to WV of ALL places smh. It's like this program can't do 💩 right!

[@JakeT304]

WV>OU

[@OUrNit03]

@JakeT304 Come on bro...OU at its worst is on par with the best version of WV, stop playing lol

[@MichaelBrooks-l7r]

@@OUrNit03😂

[@hyattsweezy9152]

“Lewis Carter isn’t leaving” -Brandon 💀😭

[@gregorynemecek630]

Give me a bright spot boys because this looks like a total cluster you know what what the hell is going on at Oklahoma

[@stern_standard]

It’s weird Lebby and Alley couldn’t wait until get out.

[@mistersircharles]

difference is lebby got a promotion ZA didnt

[@michaelwillis8471]

This is business. Companies deal with this type of things and move on and try to overcome.

[@chrismartineson461]

Par for the course!

[@johnnydangerously7186]

It makes all the sense! ZA knows what’s coming down the road for BV. He’s taking care of his family and future!

[@drewengland116]

He needs to go get a proven SEC DC. Venables needs to focus on being a head coach, whoever you bring in you have let them do there thing!!

[@ChristIsKing5454]

Imagine burning bridges at OU for a DC spot at West Virginia…dumb move for him

[@MrChefT]

Wait. He DIDNT LEAVE OU FOR A HC job?! I just assumed he got a HC offer.

[@syyner1748]

Unless they win.

[@Matthewsdad]

Please stop, you’re humiliating yourself. If you just wandered out of a forest and haven’t had human contact for the last 3 years, let me bring you up to speed. OU is dogshit, and won’t win 6 games next year. BV is deadman walking. But yeah, leaving OU is a dumb move…..🙄

[@MrMgage13]

@@Matthewsdaddumb comment

[@syyner1748]

@@Matthewsdad the irony 🤣

[@kennethwatson4489]

We don't know if any of these players will bail off the defense because of the lack of coaching stability. Portal gonna be open in the spring too

[@chestercarter6081]

Did i miss the episode where Parker was gonna tell all about the medical staff?

[@larryschaum6280]

VB needs to see that, there is no loyalty anymore. Not from players or coaches. Alley just made a chump move. Don’t let the door hit ya, where the good lord split ya. I won’t lose any sleep.

[@marruz0]

We should just let bv run the defense. He should be competent with that task.

[@seanb.4712]

Zac Alley BFD! He was here for 1 year. OU will survive.

[@flyingwasp8113]

BV is running the defensive. Zac was CO-defensive coordinator with no real authority or ownership and never will. He left for a promotion and a chance to prove himself.