NEVER CLAIMED PERFECTION: Oklahoma Sooners Coach Brent Venables Vows to Clean Up Mistakes, Calls on Fans to Stand By Him
Oklahoma Sooners head coach Brent Venables has always been candid about the challenges of rebuilding a powerhouse program. After a season of ups and downs, Venables is standing firm, acknowledging mistakes, and calling on fans to support the team as it continues its journey forward. Venables, who took over the helm of the Sooners in 2022, understands the high expectations that come with being the head coach at one of college football’s most storied programs, but he is also aware that perfection is an impossible standard.
In his latest comments, Venables emphasized that he never claimed to have all the answers and that mistakes, both on the field and within the program, are part of the growing process. “I never said we were perfect,” Venables said. “What we are is committed to getting better every day, and that’s what we’re going to continue to do. We will own our mistakes, learn from them, and get better. That’s the only way to build something sustainable.”
Despite a rocky start to his tenure, Venables remains resolute in his belief that the Sooners will return to prominence. The team’s struggles this season, particularly in close games and defensive lapses, have been met with frustration from fans who are used to Oklahoma being a perennial contender. However, Venables believes that every setback presents an opportunity for growth and improvement.
“We are making progress. It’s not always linear, and we understand that,” he said. “We’re learning how to finish, how to execute, and how to be the kind of team that can compete for championships. We’re not there yet, but we will get there.”
One of the key elements of Venables’ coaching philosophy is accountability. He has consistently stressed the importance of holding players and coaches to high standards, and he believes that owning mistakes is the first step toward improvement. “There’s no hiding from the mistakes we’ve made, but there’s also no excuse not to fix them,” Venables stated. “It’s on all of us to do our jobs at the highest level.”
As Venables works to rebuild the Sooners into a title contender, he is also calling on fans to remain patient and supportive. “I know the fans are passionate. They want success now, and I respect that. But we need your support,” he said. “Rome wasn’t built in a day, and neither is a championship program. We’re committed to getting it right, and we want you with us every step of the way.”
With a clear focus on long-term success and a dedication to fixing the team’s mistakes, Venables remains confident that the Oklahoma Sooners will return to the top of college football. As the season progresses, the coach is determined to prove that his vision for the program is one that will pay off in due time.
