The Oklahoma Sooners have moved on from Ben Arbuckle after announcing the firing of their offensive coordinator on Monday. Hours after the decision was announced, head coach Brent Venables issued an official statement regarding the situation.
Venables admitted that letting Arbuckle go came down to what he feels is best for the Sooners football program, according to Pete Nakos of On3 Sports. The 55-year-old also thanked Arbuckle for his time working as Oklahoma's offensive coordinator and wished him the best of luck moving forward in his career.
“I have decided to make a change at offensive coordinator. My responsibility is to the whole team and what I believe is best for us right now. We need a change,” Venables said. “I believe we still have meaningful opportunities ahead and a responsibility to maximize them. Our expectations remain high, and our commitment to meeting them is unwavering.
Article Continues Below“I want to thank Ben and all he contributed to us over the last two years,” Venables continued. “He is a fantastic coach, leader, and teammate, and a great man. It didn't work like we all wanted it to, but I deeply appreciate the investment, love, and passion he poured into our program. We wish his family nothing but the best.”
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