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The Sooners were among the nation's worst units last season, surrendering 30 points and 461 yards per game. Venables came to Oklahoma highly regarded after fielding dominant defenses for a decade as defensive coordinator at Clemson, so it was painful for him to watch last season's defense become the primary reason the Sooners struggled to a 6-7 finish.
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) Oklahoma coach Brent Venables was blunt when asked about last year’s defense. The Sooners were among the nation’s worst units last season, surrendering 30 points and 461 yards per game. Venables came to Oklahoma highly regarded after fielding dominant defenses for a decade as defensive coordinator at Clemson, so it was painful for […]