Is OU changing its recruiting philosophy? 
January, 27, 2012
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Brandon Chatmon | ESPN.com
The winds of change are rippling through the University of Oklahoma.
Mike Stoops has returned to run the Sooners' defense and, after 12 years in Norman, Brent Venables has left the program to run Clemson’s defense, opening up a spot on the coaching staff for newly hired linebackers coach Tim Kish.
Head coach Bob Stoops’ decision to hire Kish is another sign of subtle changes at OU. The Sooners are in the midst of expanding their recruiting efforts on both coasts, and Kish’s hire is an example of what could be a change in OU’s recruiting philosophy.
Mike Stoops has returned to run the Sooners' defense and, after 12 years in Norman, Brent Venables has left the program to run Clemson’s defense, opening up a spot on the coaching staff for newly hired linebackers coach Tim Kish.
Head coach Bob Stoops’ decision to hire Kish is another sign of subtle changes at OU. The Sooners are in the midst of expanding their recruiting efforts on both coasts, and Kish’s hire is an example of what could be a change in OU’s recruiting philosophy.
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