How are Caleb Williams and Oklahoma's Recruiting efforts impacted by Brent Venable, Jeff Lebby hire?

[@mikehappy2620]

BV hiring Jerry Schmidt (S&C) is at the top of his coaching hires. His fire, passion, and intensity . People will immediately notice a toughness like we have not seen since he left. I expect we will see an All American Line Backer at OU in 3 years

[@tylernelson8851]

Because of this hire I’m a little better with losing so many commits..

[@robertstart525]

I wonder if any of our current players will quit because of his intense workouts? They are not used to his intensity so I hope they stick it out. It will make them better.

[@howardcarmichael2024]

@@tylernelson8851 he cant tackle

[@daltonwilson2105]

Could be Stutsman!

[@MegaEasyliving]

Venables will take the Sooners to a level never seen before. He will make our great players even better. Jeff Lebby is an offensive juggernaut. His hire is the best since, yes, Mike Leach in 1999. He is probably a more effective offensive coordinator than the former QB coach Riley. If CW stays good for him and understanding the vision new culture that will be cultivated. If he leaves then OU will roll on without him.

[@slundgr]

Venables will do well but that’s a pretty bold statement, considering what Bud Wilkinson and Barry Switzer accomplished in their tenures b

[@jeffreylboardsr2577]

A better OC than Riley....lmao.

[@robertstart525]

@@jeffreylboardsr2577 I know you think it’s funny but look at the statistics of the two coaches offenses. Now add on to the fact that Riley’s teams had waaayyy better QB’s and overall offensive talent. Not so far fetched if you look at the stats.

[@jeffreylboardsr2577]

@@robertstart525 statistics? Stay tuned. USC will become a juggernaut again.

[@seymourwatson3233]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@cinema1975]

I'm incredibly excited about this team now. Can't wait to watch players actually play hard and be coached well.

[@rodgerbane3825]

The hire of Jerry Schmidt is a huge gain, huge. In 2012 Schmidt was the S&C coach at OU, and Bennie Wiley was the S&C coach at UT. Go back and watch the 2012 OU/Texas game, OU just beats the living hell physically out of Texas.

[@LockedOnSooners]

Absolutely.

[@mikecreger9702]

The fact that he is staying to play in the bowl game instead of already entering the portal says alot about his character. Finishing the season. I think thats a good sign.

[@danielbitzer652]

I agree. He could have left for USC already but he is going to finish off the your bowl game and leave on a good note

[@joerichardson3147]

@@danielbitzer652 signs point to CW staying at Oklahoma. When TBOW pulled his thing (et tu Brutus…) 13 took any words that linked him to OU, out of his social media accounts. After BV was hired and we made it known Jeff Lebby was his target for OC, 13’s social media accounts had the description of “QB for the Oklahoma Sooners” back in his profiles. Nothing certain but seems like a good sign. Plus he’s been at every home basketball game… to a heroes welcome from everyone and with Stutsman who has already said he’s committed to BOOMER SOONER. He is truly #OUDNA and I believe he’s staying after meeting BV and Lebby and seeing for himself that Lebby has an offense that statistically was and can be better than TBOW’s offense and Lebby did that with no where near the talent we had under TBOW’s reign. #BOOMER

[@markjones4186]

4-8 USC statistically had a better offense this year than OU. OU's defense wasn't even the top 50. This is a HUGE upgrade. Sooner Nation we a way better today than we were 2 weeks ago.

[@theguildedcage]

USC had better yardage than Georgia too.

[@seymourwatson3233]

@@theguildedcage GA isn't known for their offense

[@boomer_bh_sooner6328]

BV played and coached under Bill Snyder, HOF coach. Played and coached under Bob Stoops, HOF coach. Coached under Dabo Swinney, will be a HOF coach. He has one of the most distinguished coaching trees you could have. I’ll predict Riley will never be a HOF coach. I’ll also predict BV will become Oklahoma’s record extending 5th 100+ win HC.

[@Jay_Jones71602]

I hope these great hires continue for the rest of the staff, if so then hopefully we can go into next year competing at a high level.

[@gincain7988]

I like the new hires and think OU will be a tougher team on both sides of the ball. I like that he has more experience and is older than Lincoln Riley. I wondered if Coach Riley had lost control of setting boundaries when I heard current players calling him Linc. It is one think to be a players coach but another to become a player peer.

[@ronaldlamascus1944]

All the coaches should be referred to as “Coach” out of respect and because that’s exactly what they are to these young kids.

[@Gutslinger]

Constantly seeing people biting their soft nails about whether Caleb will stay or not.. Quit worrying about it. We have no control, so it does no good to worry about it. Our season will happen with or without him, and no one person is bigger than the program.. So for those who act like the contrary is true, stop obsessing.

[@Gutslinger]

I noticed those QB offers that have been given out were to some tall dudes, compared to what we've been accustomed to lately. Same with a couple of WR that I saw.

[@charlestarver2744]

I've been wanting Venables back since he left hated Mike stoops because he wouldn't evolve bout time we have him back now I don't no anything about Lebby but from what I've heard I think it's gonna be a great fit

[@passionateprogressive4445]

Clearly Venables has the character qualities lacking in LR. Further, looking at the big picture, LR's coaching reputation was built on quarterbacks recruited by his predecessor (before Mayfield, Murray and Hurts, there was a Sam Bradford) and despite the caliber of those quarterbacks when given the opportunity, LR was never able to translate their (+) talent into a national championship....LR move to USC is OU's gain.

[@daltonwilson2105]

I’m just glad we are getting away from that GT gap scheme run game and are going to be running a more downhill zone attacking run game👍

[@cubes6351]

Honestly wish we had these coaches the last 2 years with the players we had. Our Defense would have been destroying the Big 12, and maybe rattler would have grown more and fulfilled his heisman potential. I am excited, but reality might be a harsh pill to swallow. Next year could be rough, or it could be smooth. My inner Sooner says we will rock all teams, but I am worried a bit that a whole new coaching staff might be rough on the players. I hope it impacts them all positively (Long term it will). But next year might be a rough one. It could be like Bob stoops first year. By 2023 we should be at minimum a big 12 champ, or in the sec championship game

[@daltonmann4916]

lebby needs to take caleb out to the statues of the Heisman winners and ask him "where do you want your statue to sit?" "now, you can transfer if you like but this is where we see your potential in the coming offense!" but, that being said lebby needs to bring the goods because caleb is a superstar in the making and we need use his skillset!

[@392Joel]

He’s gonna be that guy if he stays. Riley never fully bought into him and would always push off giving him his flowers to say rattler could of done similar after big games

[@ronaldlamascus1944]

And we need to seek championships instead of Heisman trophies.

[@ericcarr7557]

Can’t we accept these decommiits from Clemson without it being poaching? If they kids want to play for Venables, they should have that opportunity. It’s their choice.

[@jpsou76]

Why would Caleb leave now after he hasn't opted out of the bowl game?

[@73av8r5]

We’ve been backsliding with Riley since he started….wish we’d never made him HC. Best is yet to come. 👍🏻

[@Joe-gu6oe]

Been a fan since 1964 and I can guarantee Caleb won't just play but, he will learn "OKLAHOMA" football.

[@Tijuanabill]

Parker is on every podcast this week....EXCEPT HIS OWN! What gives, Parker? Where is the 247 upload? 😎

[@LockedOnSooners]

I stole him for tonight, lol.

[@carvanjackson6264]

I personally think Micah Bowen is good enough to win now and build up the future in recruiting. Concentrate on 2023 and Arch Manning. I would primarily be concerned with the development of the offensive linemen in the weight room and power up. Go get Gabriel Brownlow Dinby for 2022 and LT Overton for 2023.

[@carvanjackson6264]

@Cam. I agree, but he was committed to Oklahoma go get him back. I am with you on the fact that we got plenty of undeveloped talent that Schmidty will bring up to par

[@biggie4380]

@@carvanjackson6264 Dindy won't come back he built up a relationship with coach thibbs and coach thibbs was asked to leave so it's not gonna happen.

[@timkinley1779]

I think Arch is probably going to Clemson. His mother just bought a lakehouse at Clemson. It's probably 90% coincidence. But Clemson kinda gets the top QBs. Watson #1, TLaw #1, DJ #1, Cade #1. Dabo gets the QBs.

[@carvanjackson6264]

@@timkinley1779 Right now Oklahoma has the straw that stirred the drink at Clemson. Dabo wasn’t a national champion until he hired Brent Venables

[@Blaqk_8298]

A true leader would have said that he is staying by now, if he goes HE GOES‼️ NEXT‼️

[@WaylonAndST.MathyusDad35]

That's your opinion, I'm sure he has talked with his teammates, coaches and parents about it. If he havent made his mind up yet than why would he say something?

[@WaylonAndST.MathyusDad35]

@MysteriousOklahoma What's the rush? How is him taking his time to decide if he wants to stick around after a major coaching change indicative of him wanting to be here? He's making a choice for his future not to please us fans.

[@Blaqk_8298]

@MysteriousOklahoma PERFECTLY SAID.

[@WaylonAndST.MathyusDad35]

@MysteriousOklahoma That's only from a fans point of view. He can want to be here as well as want to make sure he's making a good career decision. He has honored his commitment, his scholarship is only year by year along with every other college player, so he owes us nothing. Again what's the rush? Also, he's 99.9% staying so just chill.

[@WaylonAndST.MathyusDad35]

@MysteriousOklahoma Also as an alumni and a huge fan I want what's best for OU as well. I also know that loyalty stuff isn't in sports at all, if you get an career ending injury the school isn't loyal enough to keep you on scholarship the rest of your tenure at OU. Weren't some of us OU fans booing Spencer Rattler? How loyal is that? Loyalty is fantasy in sports, but I understand where you're coming from, you're definitely entitled to your opinion and I respect that.

[@dothat15]

Someone needs to teach Lincoln about honor

[@ericcarr7557]

I hear Ted Roof is the guy. What’s the thought behind this hire? Not sure I get it.

[@ronaldlamascus1944]

Venables trusts him and they have worked together. Good enough for me.

[@Gutslinger]

Saw that the OC and DC were officially announced.. DC is Ted Roof. Never heard of the guy.. I see that he has a looong job history. But he was the DC at Auburn when they won the 2011 National Championship. But the following season in 2011, he was the UCF DC. 🤔 Kind of a strange hire. Doesn't seem like a permanent hire, since he's changed jobs so much. So perhaps his role will be to help BV manage his defense until it's established? Idk. 🤷‍♂️

[@Gutslinger]

👀 Parker Thune.. Knew I recognized that voice from Twitter. Lol

[@SoonerTruth]

C'Mon Boys lets try to put an exclaimation point after a statement ! "I Believe this is as good a hire as, Oklahoma Could have made" Okay just to Qualify this can you think of any hires that could have been better ? I Cant, even if i go from a historical perspective, i hope it is what it seams it is !

[@evi1ways]

100% tired of walking on egg shells waiting on Caleb Williams. Stay or Go. We'll be ok. I promise you if word was you can start for OU day 1, we'd have every JUCO and 2022 5 and 4 star QB doing some reevaluating.

[@bryanwiley5511]

Agree, the college football portal is filled with QB's. I do wish Caleb Williams and his family the best of everything. Just leave, make a clean break, go to USC, or what school is best for you and your family. Just way to much drama, especially, currently on just one person.

[@Tijuanabill]

Technically, Tua always throws with his off hand. He plays left handed but he is right handed otherwise. =p

[@LockedOnSooners]

Lol.

[@Godisgood13208]

Need to ask the oc if and what he will do against the 8 man zone Riley never could figure out

[@isaiahmartinez2061]

He called it. Kobe McKenzie will be a sooner once again

[@danielbitzer652]

Caleb Williams coming back? Hell no. Why do you think OU pulled the trigger in Dillion?

[@LockedOnSooners]

This was recorded on Thursday night?

[@danielbitzer652]

Why would John Williams think Caleb is going to say hey, Lebby is as good as Riley???

[@joerichardson3147]

Because HE IS!!! Look up Ole Miss offensive output and yards/points per game under Lebby. They compete or beat what TBOW’s offense did in 2020 and 2021. And Lebby and Ole Miss did that with nowhere NEAR the talent OU had on offense. So Lebby had better offensive schemes than Riley did with a bunch of 2 and 3 star players while TBOW had 4 and 5 star recruits who were outperformed by Ole Miss kids. So imagine Lebby with the recruits we get at OU… you know who can see what Lebby could develop a kid into…? 13, CW and his father see it! #OUDNA #BOOMER

[@jimbird963]

The sec is cutthroat be interesting to see how we fare in recruiting going forward Boomer

[@jimbird963]

Waiting to see theses big D line start coming in Boomer

[@THarjo-ks6pf]

CW will not stay. Hoped he would but he's moving on. I was also hoping for a good showing in the bowl game but all these guys opting out, not looking good.

[@DanOKC]

I Hope Williams stays - He was our student / Fan 'Wild Thing' moment this year. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqK1h2OwpZ5pqac

[@danielbitzer652]

NO!! Caleb didn't come to OU for the school or it's fans. He came to OU what he said a few days ago for Lincoln Riley. Have you noticed that Caleb hasn't come out and said he is staying at OU??!!! Thinker folks. Caleb wants to play for a system that will make him better, that will get him his Heisman and stock him high in the NFL draft. Soooooo Caleb can stay and play for a scrub Lebby or transfer to USC, start immediately and finish his work with Riley so he can get to that promise land. Won't happen under Lebby

[@LockedOnSooners]

You do realize that Matt Corral was a Heisman contender and will likely be a first round pick after playing under Jeff Lebby, correct?

[@Rob_uno]

@@LockedOnSooners and don’t forget lane Liffen who is also an offensive genious..

[@charlestarver2744]

From what I've heard it's gonna USC sooners next yr Oklahomas baby sister lol

[@wejuggernautentertainmentl3156]

Cap. Oklahoma was recruiting California harder more than USC

[@jeffreylboardsr2577]

Caleb Williams to USC

[@LockedOnSooners]

Nope

[@wejuggernautentertainmentl3156]

Let’s go

[@robertlain6095]

Caleb not going to USC if anything he will go where Joe Brady is if he returns to college ranks

[@jeffreylboardsr2577]

@@robertlain6095 Stay tuned. It is going to be fun.

[@joerichardson3147]

It’s going to be fun to say you were dead wrong about our guy 13. And he wouldn’t go to S.U.C. (defective) Trojans anyway! He’s true #OUDNA. Just keep yipping you S.U.C. fan and enjoy TBOW until 3 years from now when he A) leaves that hellhole of a state for the NFL or B) is fired for being S.U.C.’s next “can’t miss hire” after maybe going 8-4 in one season but then, even in a God awful PAC12, loses to Oregon, Utah and UCLA and is shown the door to hell… otherwise known as LA sidewalks. ANYONE who questions which is the better football program, remember this… a 9-3 record gets different reactions at both places. At S.U.C., 9-3 gets you a raise and an extension. At THE Oklahoma University aka Football U, a 9-3 record gets your ass ran out of here because THIS IS OKLAHOMA SOONERS FOOTBALL! Good enough does not cut it. We the home of Heisman winners and Championship. So S.U.C. fan, you do not understand what bleeding for your team is. Which is perfectly clear every time I see a S.U.C. home game with an amazing 20% capacity!!! We are Sooner Nation and good luck with winning a lottery to get a seat at the home of college football… the Palace on the Prairie in Norman, Oklahoma!!! #BOOMER

[@howardcarmichael2024]

meh, Venables faced ACC competition..where will OU play SEC East? or West? being head coach FAR DIFFERENT than just responsible for defensive calls & he's gotta succeed year 1 and 2 to keep momentum-a leaky D will surely hear a disgruntled fanbase(more things change..stay the same)

[@Godisgood13208]

They need to tell cw to decide now... if he wants to leave .. then they can go in the the portal

[@WaylonAndST.MathyusDad35]

I'm sure they have talked to him l and his parents. So far, they still live here in Norman and they're house isn't for sale

[@Gutslinger]

No, he doesn't need an ultimatum to satisfy fickle fans' impatience.

[@Godisgood13208]

@@Gutslinger can tell you know little about coaching.. can't treat one player above the others.. it will ruin the locker room..

[@scubasleeve3497]

Parker seems wise beyond his years.

[@LockedOnSooners]

Agreed. That's part of what makes him so great at this.

[@derricmorgan9727]

No.

[@blackwind6317]

People need a dose of reality. Jeff is not a better offense mind that Riley. He is not that guy, hence why there's not a bunch of schools chasing him down. I personally believe new coach will have a better defense, but that not going to matter in playoffs or certain teams in the sec. Clemson d allow over 500 yards during their loses in playoff games. What OU needs is competence at head coaches on the entire team not just offense which Riley lack. Don't be delusion that OU will not take a step back as they need players recruited for their system. Just look south of you at Texas. Better staff and lost games they should had won, but you see they lack players in recievers and don't have the qb to run their plays. Their recruiting addressing some of positions needed. Ou is a better position in qb, but their skill positions is needed. Just give this staff time to create. Set realistic goals.

[@timkinley1779]

What about the playoff games Clemson won?

[@readytodefend1325]

Nothing wrong with being optimistic about new coaches. Without recruiting legit SEC talent, OU will have a very mediocre team. Coaches don't make plays on the field.

[@Gutslinger]

It's a bit ironic that you lead this comment off with, "People need a dose of reality."

[@ericcarr7557]

Lebby had higher rated offenses than Riley the last 3 years (with less offensive talent). And in a tougher conference. What makes you think Riley is so much better?

[@joerichardson3147]

And Lebby was highly sought after for other OC positions and Head Coaching jobs.

[@danielbitzer652]

Caleb will play one more game for OU. Why would he stay for a head coach with NO HEAD COACHING EXPERIENCE AND IS DEFENSE MINDED? Caleb came to OU for Riley. Caleb knows we're to find Riley. Welcome to USC

[@Soonerta]

You keep living in your dream bubble. Why go to USC and possibly win a conference that cannot even get you in the playoff. Even the Big 12 can achieve that. Plus, LR will leave again when he gets a better offer. The man is focused on the dollar.

[@danielbitzer652]

Lmao...I completely understand why OU fans are worried. I just think Caleb is on the move after the bowl game. Caleb came to OU to get mentored by Riley who produces Heismans. OU fans are trying to compare Lebby to Riley???? Riley will turn USC into what they once was under Pete Carroll. Caleb can play in an LA spotlight which is were he could be a Matt Leinart or Carson Palmer. This is Norman Oklahoma. Has anyone really been to Oklahoma. Lol. Riley and Caleb at USC in the LA spotlight show. SHOWTIME BABY!!

[@northface484]

LOL...Please pull your head out....Riley had 3 talented Qb's fall in his lap...His first recruit was a fucking bust...Riley is a phony....

[@danielsaliba6129]

You obviously don't watch college football because if you did you would see Lebby led Ole Miss into a offensive SEC uprising while OU under Lincoln the offense has regressed, to include with Caleb at QB.

[@billybenson974]

Riley didn't didn't develop no Heismans he inherited them look what happen to his first big time recruit Heisman favorite and with Lincoln leadership Rattler gets bench mid season! Lincoln is a softy!! His famous words we are close and we have miss opportunities bullshit bad play calling and weak

[@chadedwards3865]

Yes Riley had 3 QB's go into the NFL and are playing now, but all 3 of them came to OU after being at other schools. All 3 made Riley look good, their vision, mobility, and knowledge of the game, and their ability to change the play at the LOS. Rattler was Rileys first recruited QB who was bench this year. Before Mayfield and Murray OU had White and Bradford as Heisman QB's. Ou fans are not worried at all. As good as Williams is if his defense can't get the other teams offense off the field, he's on the bench.

[@aaronpeckham9508]

Do you watch college football ? Lincoln did not want to go to SEC the defences in SEC would expose him!! All he will ever be is a OC he is a weak head coach. O by the way california sucks build a wall around it we dont want your shit filled streets to spread to the rest of us