Venables offers honest take on OU’s offense: ‘I hired the wrong guy’ [Video]

NORMAN — Brent Venables was as candid Tuesday as he’s been all season.

And in the middle of his weekly press conference, Venables took blame for how OU’s offense has played for much of the season.

“I hired the wrong guy,” Venables said, referring to former offensive coordinator Seth Littrell said. “It obviously wasn’t the right guy. That’s not centered on Seth. I failed, and I own that. That’s not earth shattering news.”

Venables’ honesty comes within the context of arguably Oklahoma’s best offensive performance of the season on Saturday.

Despite missing their top five receivers, and three starting offensive lineman, the Sooners’ offense dominated Alabama en route to a 24-3 win. The offense was unconventional but effective, finishing with 325 yards while totaling 257 yards on the ground — 215 in the first half — on 5.1 yards per carry. Jackson Arnold attempted 11 just passes and finished with 68 yards passing, as the Sooners were content to fully lean on the …