US EditionPublished • loading... • Updated
After Brent Venables Blunder, Sooners DB Comes Under Fire for Controversial Statement
The Big 12 emphasized Venables' 10-8 conference record in two seasons to counter his comments on SEC's competitiveness and Oklahoma's adjustment to the tougher league.
- On Tuesday, Oklahoma Sooners head coach Brent Venables compared SEC toughness to the Big 12 during his press conference, and the Big 12 Conference official X account fired back with a record challenge.
- Following the loss to Texas, Venables was asked Tuesday about Oklahoma Sooners' struggles in SEC play after a 6-7 2024 season amid adjustment challenges.
- Venables' Big 12 record shows Oklahoma went 16-10 overall with a 10-8 conference mark, including a 3-6 record in 2022, across 2022-23.
- Social media amplified the dispute as Mississippi coach Lane Kiffin reposted Venables' comments and the Big 12 Conference social media team issued a quick public rebuttal.
- Looking at the season arc, the Oklahoma Sooners now face a five-game stretch of ranked opponents, despite a 27-18 record under Brent Venables and a historic Big 12 run of 153-33 and 14 titles.
Insights by Ground AI
13 Articles
13 Articles
After Brent Venables Blunder, Sooners DB Comes Under Fire for Controversial Statement
It’s been a strange week in Norman. Oklahoma’s locker room, still licking its wounds from a 23-6 Red River loss, suddenly found itself in the middle of a social media crossfire. First, HC Brent Venables took an unintentional jab at the Big 12 that backfired spectacularly. Then, before the dust could even settle, one of his own players lit another match. Before the Sooners could even regroup, defensive back Peyton Bowen tried to pump confidence b…
Coverage Details
Total News Sources13
Leaning Left3Leaning Right1Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution56% Center
Bias Distribution
- 56% of the sources are Center
56% Center
L 33%
C 56%
11%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
