OU President Backs Brent Venables

Why did OU football give Brent Venables a contract extension over summer? Good question
Why over the summer did OU give Venables a contract extension? Two seasons into his Sooner tenure, Venables signed a new six-year contract that replaced his old six-year contract. It essentially gave Venables an additional two years, extending him from the 2027 season under his previous deal to the 2029 season.
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Oklahoma football’s Brent Venables gets strong support from OU President
Oklahoma football head coach Brent Venables just got a strong endorsement from OU president Joseph Harroz Jr. While the Sooners have had a tough first season in the SEC, concerns about the head coach’s job security have seemingly been shut down.
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