Kip Lewis discusses learning curve in Brent Venables' defense at Oklahoma
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 2:00 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Kip Lewis reflects on the complexities of Brent Venables' defensive system at Oklahoma, describing it as feeling like a "foreign language" upon his arrival. Venables, who has improved the team's defense significantly over four seasons, employs diverse strategies that change weekly to confuse opponents. This variability has contributed to high performance but poses challenges for players learning the system. Lewis has contributed with impressive stats, totaling 207 tackles and multiple sacks and interceptions during his time in the program.
- •Kip Lewis emphasizes the complexity of Venables' defense.
- •Venables' system includes disguised coverages and aggressive pressure.
- •The defense ranked in the top 10 under Venables.
- •Lewis has accumulated 207 tackles during his tenure.
- •Venables alters strategies each week to challenge offenses.
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Brent Venables defense requires a big learning curve
"Kip Lewis says Brent Venables' system felt like a "foreign language" when he arrived at Oklahoma.
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