Oklahoma truths or myths: Brent Venables in over his head? Defense broken for good?

NORMAN, Okla. — After dropping a 3rd straight sport for the primary time this century, Oklahoma is on the backside of the Massive 12 standings and making a powerful push for faculty soccer’s most disappointing crew in 2022.

Let’s check out a few of the commonest criticisms fired on the Sooners and determine in the event that they’re myths or truths.

That is now a rebuilding season

Oklahoma hasn’t misplaced three video games in a daily season since 2014. That crew, which ended completed 8-5, had extra expectations than this one. The fact that ought to set in following three consecutive losses, with the losses to TCU and Texas being historic when it comes to the Sooners not even being aggressive, is there are gaping roster holes that may not be masked.

The absence of Dillon Gabriel, who is predicted to play in opposition to No. 19 Kansas on Saturday, confirmed the shortage of depth at quarterback. Freshman Nick Evers is all potential. However present No. 2 Davis Beville hasn’t proven something prior to now six quarters that claims he might even be a succesful backup.

“We’ve seen us be succesful,” offensive coordinator Jeff Lebby stated.