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sports2 years ago•1 min saved

"Oklahoma Poised to Appoint Zac Alley as New Defensive Coordinator"

Oklahoma is set to appoint Zac Alley, the former Jacksonville State defensive coordinator and linebackers coach, as their new defensive coordinator. Alley, who at 29 was the youngest FBS coach at the time of his hiring, has a history with OU coach Brent Venables from their time at Clemson. This move follows the departure of Ted Roof, OU's previous defensive coordinator. Alley's defense at Jacksonville State was notably strong, ranking high nationally in several defensive categories.

via Rivals.com - Oklahoma|

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sports2 years ago•1 min saved

Oklahoma Sooners Dismiss Ted Roof, Seek New Defensive Coordinator Ahead of SEC Transition

University of Oklahoma head football coach Brent Venables has announced that the school and defensive coordinator Ted Roof have mutually agreed to part ways. Roof, who joined the Sooners two seasons ago, was offered a different role on the staff but chose to pursue opportunities elsewhere. Despite improvements in the team's defensive statistics, Venables is seeking a new direction for the coordinator position and will begin the search for Roof's replacement immediately.

via Soonersports.com|

##brentvenables #coachingchanges