NORMAN, OK — Brent Venables kept pointing to the ground. He wanted his players to put him down.

His Oklahoma Sooners had other ideas. They wanted their coach up on their shoulders, uplifted after a 24-13 takedown of Michigan.

And, so, although Venables felt a bit embarrassed that his players hoisted him aloft after a Week 2 victory, what could the Oklahoma coach do, but let the players enjoy their moment?

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