When Brent Venables took over as Oklahoma’s head coach in 2021, it didn’t take long for fans to see he “got it.” Yes, he understood the Sooners’ culture right away, and that made him a favorite in Norman. Although the wins haven’t piled up just yet, but his imprint on the program is undeniable. Still, words can only go so far. And now, Venables has backed it up with a bold move to secure Oklahoma’s future. A move that some other teams’ coaches have also taken.

According to USA Today, Brent Venables took a $1M pay cut. Instead of earning $8.55 M this year, the Oklahoma HC will bring in $7.55 M. And it wasn’t forced. It was his idea. Remember back in February, Venables stepped up to give back, aiming to boost Oklahoma’s revenue-sharing efforts. Following that, AD Joe Castiglione praised

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