University of Oklahoma Head Coach Brent Venables On Returning To Oklahoma | Episode 20
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ก.พ. 2025
- University of Oklahoma's newest Head Coach and former Clemson Defensive Coordinator Brent Venables joins Darien to talk his first few months as head coach, how his experience on the coaching staff at Clemson prepared him for this next chapter and gives us all the history of Jimmy Green Beans.
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I wish my dad was alive to see Coach Venables being the head coach at Oklahoma sooners and he just passed away recently we were both in the hospital at the same time I made it but my dad didn’t and my memories of me going to every single game with my dad for 25 years and watching Venables on the sideline tearing up the defense was just insane this guy is a legend and I know my dad is up in heaven looking down and his fist pumping in the air 🏆☝️🙏🏻 strength and honor
Austin Box was a great player and person. I lived in Enid and knew his parents and that was devastating for them. Glad Coach V remembered him and spoke about his tragedy
Everybody knows BV is a fantastic Coach but what a lot of people don't know is that he is 1000% a better person, man, and leader of men. Oklahoma is in GREAT hands.
You nailed it! This man is EXACTLY what OU needed. I think Brent will get more out of every player than Lincoln can even dream about.
Oklahoma vs USC. Thats what I wanna see.
Thanks for the great interview. I’m a Sooner fan and thrilled to have BV back. He is such a class act. It’s also been very impressive to see the class the Clemson program and fans have also through this.
I really enjoyed coach V interview . What a great guy ! So glad he was part of our Clemson Nation . Can’t help but love the man . Will never forget him . 🐅💜🧡 ALLIN
Respect! From an OU fan. I love Coach Swinney! Clemson will be just fine! Good luck next season!
Brent has to do good. I respect who he is as a person to Mitch to watch the media drag him😅
Man I used to hate Dabo. But he helped shape this man who I love. He must be a really good dude. Most of my “hatred” (sports hate) was jealousy though. Clemson is in great hands.
I’m an Oklahoma fan an I’ll definitely subscribe
As an OU alum, I've gotten a new appreciation for Clemson the last 4 months after the reaction of you all for BV coming back to Norman. It's clear by your reactions to him leaving that he's such an amazing person that he's had such a great impact on two fanbases like this. I'll certainly be rooting for you all to take the ACC and hope we see each other in the CFP soon!
My dude you're so blessed to have been coached by such a man
You can tell how much he misses the Clemson guys. Out of all your interviews, he's the most excited to be here and seemed to have loved every minute...
He is a great interviewer! He isn't just filling a role, he asks questions that the average analyst or interviewer wouldn't think of
The Love I see from Clemson fans to coach V is incredible. Hope Clemson can bounce back and have a great year!
I spent 20 years in the US Army and I’ve studied leadership. BV is a leader that only comes every blue moon. He is a true leader of integrity, realness and knowledge. Just give him time and be patient he will not strive for nothing less then perfection.
Barry Switzer and Bob Stoops were great leaders Too !! Players would run through a wall on fire for Switzer !!!!
Great interview. I truly believe OU has upgraded it's entire staff. This man will be a great head coach. If Bob hadn't hired Mike then Brent would have been head coach when Bob retired but everything happens for a reason and this man has grown so much since he left OU and went to Clemson.
Boomer!
Sooner
It downgraded big time. Look at Venables defenses lmao... and the fact he's never been a Head coach.
@@pauldearmond5929 you mean the defense that has been established him as the best DC in College football? Sure he has never been a head coach but neither had any of the great coaches OU has hired. Venables is gonna be great.
@@pauldearmond5929 so Todd Bates is a downgrade? Jay Valai who was at Alabama before OU? Coach BV knows what he's doing. He's had a top 10 defense for the past 10 years at Clemson and a top 25 defense when he was at OU from 1999-2011.
As Biggie said, yes he has never been a HC before but neither had Bud Wilkinson, Barry Switzer, Bob Stoops or hell even Lincoln Riley. Look at what they did. 3 out of the 4 won a NC, had a 100+ wins and are in the College Football Hall of Fame. Coach BV will be fine because he learned how to be a HC from 3 great Head Coaches, Bill Synder, Bob Stoops and Dabo Sweeny. Two of which are in the College Football Hall of Fame.
Coach BV has also helped build a program. He helped build Kansas State in the 90s and left when it was the number 1 program in the country. He helped build OU in 1999 and 1 year later we competed and won the 2000 NC. He helped build Clemson's defense in 2012 and in those 10 years he was there helped take them to 6 CFP games, won every single semifinal game and won 2 National Championships. That is impressive. He also helped beat Alabama while at OU and Clemson. Coach BV knows what it takes to beat Bama because he's done it before.
If Coach BV wasn't qualified to be a HC then why did Auburn, an SEC school, offer him the HC job?
@@penquin402 boomer
Great interview! Being an OU fan, very impressed with how Clemson has handled this situation
We want to share the mission of making great men.
OU fan here! Appreciate your words and the love you have for Venables...your positivity is inspiring and we're wishing Clemson the best moving forward
Sooner fan here. Want to say great interview. Coach V was here 13 years before going to Clemson. I don't think you will find a hand full that not disappointed when he left.
We are ecstatic here at Oklahoma that he is back.
The pedigree Coach comes from Bill Snyder, Bob Stoops, and Dabo gives him an excellent football resume.
He is a solid, genuine man. Who cares deeply about others.
Sorry Clemson, but the Sooner nation is Thrilled
OU fans want a shot at USC, and Lincoln Riley before we play Clemson. BOOMER SOONER
USC will only pummel OU as usual.....USC is OU's Daddy.
OU guy here. I appreciate your humility and resfpect man. Although Coach V didn't mention any score you guys did take us to the woodshed in that game he mentioned at the end 40-6. And it wasn't even that close! I knew when we were gonna play Venebles it was gonna be a long night. Can't hate on Clemson and it's program at all. Lol, keep up the good work man. I've subscribed!
Loved the pod man. Coach V is an amazing man, he will do great things on and off the field. IN BV WE TRUST! 💥 Boomer 💥
Loved this interview. So happy for Coach V and his family. Really going to miss seeing him and his "Get Back Guy" though. My favorite thing about the podcasts is that you get to see a different side of people - more relaxed and more of the person. Darien are doing such a great job with these.
As an OU alum, the only thing I wish we could've had better from all of this was that we would've gotten his "Get Back Guy" as well!
The Get Back Guy saved many games. People just don't know.
Good for you Brent Venables they’re not leaving
Trust us, we didn't want Mike back. We didn't want to lose coach V. Sooner Nation knew what we had.
Brother, don't think we forgot about the tombstone, whipping is coming.
I want to thank you Clemson for letting BV to come home, nothing but class. RESPECT!
Great interview, was hoping you would bring up greenbeans. It was great.
Good luck Clemson, hope to see you in the playoffs.
BOOMER SOONER
Love hearing BV talk about how he didn't poach his old players and take that subtle dig about certain coaches saying they recruited players from the portal. Really shows the difference in quality of character of him versus Lincoln
All my cards are laid here... I'm an OU fan and this interview caught me off guard al ittle. More so by the interviewer! These were some great questions though.
Great Interview. I’m a Sooner fan and have the utmost respect for Clemson’s program.
I'm an OU fan and I really enjoyed this interiview. You ask great thought provoking questions, if you enjoy this stuff keep going and you'll reach whatever your goals are!
Great interview really liked it. I am sooner true and blue since 70s. Hated it when Brent left. Glad he's back. No fake to his total philosophy.
Great interview! We will take care of coach V for y'all!
Ran Venables is a great coach he’s the king of football
Tks, Coach V, from a Clemson Tiger. Great servant-leader! I wish you all the best! : )
How can you not Live This Guy..
He has established respect and is implementing a mental Toughness OU has been missing.. His time at Clemson shaped him for this moment
Coach BV will be great for Sooner Nation, glad to have him back!! Definitely a 180 from the previous coach and the Sooners will be much better off for it!! Great interview and questions…BOOMER!!
SOONER
Ok, Sooner subscriber here. Great interview with Coach Venables!
Again you bring the great stories and inside look that most fans don't get...for that I say thank you
Oklahoma will contend for a NC this year under Coach Brent Venables . He is a true leader and savvy coach .
I hope so
That was great man, you did a wonderful job asking questions.. Boomer!!! First time listening also and again, it was great.
Clemson family will always have great love for Coach V!
Great pod man. You ask great questions and listen so intently.. you got a bright future rancher !!
Great interview! Before watching this interview, I watched your J-Hall interview, and your Coach 30 interview. I'm a Sooner, and I'm now officially subscribed to your excellent podcast.
Another great episode
Glad you got it over 3k subs!!! Thank you for letting Coach come on and tell his story!! Hope the best for you and your podcast 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼 #BOOMER
As a Mountaineer I’m probably not supposed to root for a conference opponent’s success maybe but can’t help but wish great things for Coach V and OU. High-quality high character guy who just does things the right way. Awesome episode.
Another Great Episode!!
Brett’s loyal as a Sooner as a Tiger, he’s a proven winner.. Ole boy got him a mansion in California and good luck to them.. But we have a man full of fire now.. And we coming back strong.. I went to there in 1975 along with my brother.. then in the late nineties and early 2000 daughters and nieces, so we are a Sooner family.. So I am so happy Bretts their.. This program going to take off now.. LB March 2022
Do you mean "Brent"?
Boomer Sooner, so excited for the future of Sooner football! Teams in very good hands. Can’t wait for the next season to start, our future looks bright! Boomer Sooner!
1st time and subscribed none but greatness loved all that
Man, Coach V had ALL the words! Another great one Darien!
Sooner Fan here. Liked. Subscribed. Now you need to get Bates, Chavis, Xavier brewer, and any other Clemson guys on the journey to OU!
Awesome interview I really enjoyed that. Keep up the great work.
Great interview. Rencher is such a class dude.
All I will always stay with Oklahoma
This was great. Awesome interview
BV will be the next great head coach! He will set records!
What a great sincere man.
If you’re a Sooner fan, this is just one more interview that fires you up! The man is a special breed. I found his comments about the transfer portal and not biting the hand that feeds you to be quite interesting…..
CAN NOT WAIT FOR FALL BALL!
That’s hilarious about Sam Bradford. Maybe we can thank BV for having one of the most accurate college quarterbacks we’ve ever seen.
Loved the shot he took at Riley - "they were in portal, I didn't recruit them. They were in the portal, it's fair game. Yeah okaaaay."
Great Interview. Thank you. OU Alum 93'
Thanks for this🙏🏼
That was a fun to watch. Nice job.⭕🙌🏻🏈
34:42 I relate to that sentiment and perspective.
Really enjoyed this. Great content!
Shoutout mike Dooley. He was my middle school pe coach. Great man. Bring him on the show
Really good coach been vegetables sooners are really like to have you as a head coach
Damn good interview! Sounds like 🏈
I want to see Oklahoma vs USC and OU will kick some behinds!! #Boomersooner #Oklahomafootball #OUDNA #ChampU #sooners #OU
Dude you are soooo good!!! Great questions! I wish you all the success my man. I hope OU will be your second favorite team. Maybe you can work for BV one day when you are done playing! Boomer! Sooner!
Legend
Thank you and you have a new subscriber now! Boomer Sooner!
Tremendous interview! Great work! Boomer!
Big time interview!
Hey, I see that shade at Riley. Combine that with "I won't be the next head coach at LSU." "I didn't get those players from Oklahoma. I got those players from the transfer portal." Man that guy showed his true colors real fast.
I will always a special place in my heart for Clemson players and fans. I remember when our program was a dumpster fire with Blake. Bob Stoops gets hired and has a young hungry assistant DC that had the intensity of a rodeo bull. His name Brent Venables
Can you talk to your defense of coach about me being a free safety for Oklahoma’s next year on the fence free safety
Crimson and cream colors
First time I've watched I hope it wasn't a coincidence that that was a phenomenal show but I subscribed and I expect you to be a man of your word and down in Oklahoma Sooners hat lol. I'll give you two more shows to wear one or after that I don't see one even though as much as I enjoyed your show I will unsubscribe LOL keep up the good work nice show
Conerly to SC.....
Don a Sooners 🤠
35:39 Ahem.. No one in particular.
But if the shoe fits, I'd bet they'd be the crimson Jordans that were seen walking off the plane in Cali. Lol
Can you please talk to your to your defensive coach about me being a free safety on defense
1. How did Clemson football on field prepare you for life after football?
2. How did Clemson life help prepare you for on field
Just curious when you leave the football program and you get an agent, and trainers to prepare you for the NFL who pays for that ? It would seem expensive and unlikely in my mind that a college kid could save enough money to hire an agent and trainer.
When they talk to an agent they enter a contract with the agent who gives them upfront money or advance based on the players perceived earning potential. So they are basically given a loan.
@@mark_a_vigil makes sense
I’m happy for you Brent Venables for having a wife and kids
I thought it was a huge mistake the when coach V left, and ever since that day I hope he would make his return eventually as the head coach. And man did Santa Claus provide
OU would rather play USC than Clemson tbh but I feel u. The “Boomer” at the end from Venables😂
Who else wants to pad up and play for this man? I know I do
This is random but I'd love to see Mike Stoops bring back K State. Think they'd be a great fit someday. Mike's a good coach just struggles to get thru to guys sometimes.
🤴🏼🏈
How does Dabo replace this passion, intensity toughness, and leadership Coach V. possesses. . Dabo just cant leave this big gap like he has done with Jeff Scotts departure. The only home run is Eason the rest are below average in real time experience an major personality at attracting top young players. Clemson has to go outside on the road now to start finding the best who believe and promote and use all the tools. We are at a critical stage there is a desperate need for high talent in coaches and player especially for 5 star big boys and coaches with real fire in their bellys period.
Dude is gonna turn OU around.
Good time to be in the masonry business in Norman. There’s going to be a lot of brick walls ran through for this guy.
What IS the scheme/intent/strategy for selecting an entrance tune which is laced with profanity plus numerous racial slurs?
Or was this just an oversight?
Its time for A&M to correct this regardless.
Steele marek
The next Nick Saban, you heard it here first.
Steele
#Boomer
Let's get you 3k subs so you can get a Sooner hat 😂
Sooner
Jerry Jones and Deion Sanders as tentacles... yeah that seems about right.
First! BOOMER SOONER!
Y’all lose to Texas Baylor and maybe even Oklahoma state
It bother you Brent venables has been in Clemson SC all week hanging out with dabo and the staff at practice?
@@CLEMSONtiger300 Nope.
@@klubniksklubhouse2 looks like finally a hater comes out. Nice take skippy
@@CLEMSONtiger300 what's there to worry about?
Oh, buy an OU hat‼️
Brent Venables..