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Jay Johnson is a big fan of Blake Baker

Posted on 10/5/25 at 2:57 pm
Posted by Jack Crevalle
USVI
Member since Aug 2018
8357 posts
Posted on 10/5/25 at 2:57 pm
Bond between two genuine, likeable coaches. I wonder what Jay thinks of CBK.

Jay on Baker sporting the LSU baseball hat:
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I love it. He actually texted me about it and said I'm trying to create some of your guys' magic for our defense. He's a great coach. I love that our program is getting represented on that stage by the best defensive coordinator in football wearing an LSU baseball hat.

LINK


Posted by r0cky1
Member since Oct 2020
4510 posts
Posted on 10/5/25 at 2:58 pm to
Brian Kelly please retire in the next year and let’s promote Baker to HC.

The guy is such a better fit to be the HC.
Posted by Forever
Member since Dec 2019
6630 posts
Posted on 10/5/25 at 3:02 pm to
Brent Venables is working out pretty well for Oklahoma. Baker is a way more enthusiastic, competent person than BK
Posted by idlewatcher
Planet Arium
Member since Jan 2012
91718 posts
Posted on 10/5/25 at 3:11 pm to
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Brian Kelly please retire in the next year and let’s promote Baker to HC. The guy is such a better fit to be the HC.


Kelly better hope Baker doesn’t leave after the season. Without a HCIW promise, he gone.
Posted by GeorgeWest
Baton Rouge
Member since Nov 2013
14627 posts
Posted on 10/5/25 at 4:32 pm to
Venables was 6-6 last season
Posted by GetmorewithLes
UK Basketball Fan
Member since Jan 2011
21998 posts
Posted on 10/5/25 at 4:45 pm to
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Venables was 6-6 last season


He also started with a dumpster fire.
Posted by DBG
vermont
Member since May 2004
77775 posts
Posted on 10/5/25 at 4:48 pm to
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He also started with a dumpster fire.


Oklahoma was 11-2 in Riley’s last year
Posted by GetmorewithLes
UK Basketball Fan
Member since Jan 2011
21998 posts
Posted on 10/5/25 at 4:48 pm to
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Kelly better hope Baker doesn’t leave after the season. Without a HCIW promise, he gone.


There is always different factors besides money but on that subject IIRC he is the highest paid coordinator in NCAA or pretty close. 80% of the HCs out there do not make what he makes.
Posted by victoire sécurisé
Member since Nov 2012
5613 posts
Posted on 10/5/25 at 4:49 pm to
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Brent Venables is working out pretty well for Oklahoma.


2022 6-7
2023 10-3
2024 6-7
2025 - 4-0

Overall 26-17. 0-3 in bowls
Posted by GetmorewithLes
UK Basketball Fan
Member since Jan 2011
21998 posts
Posted on 10/5/25 at 4:50 pm to
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Oklahoma was 11-2 in Riley’s last year


And when he left the place was stripped bare.
Posted by DBG
vermont
Member since May 2004
77775 posts
Posted on 10/5/25 at 4:51 pm to
Like every place when a coach leaves? Venables has sucked.
Posted by Hold That Tiger 10
Member since Oct 2013
24444 posts
Posted on 10/5/25 at 4:54 pm to
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Brent Venables is working out pretty well for Oklahoma


I know a world outside of LSU doesn't exist for some of you, but without a really good season for Oklahoma Venables was likely out. But sure its working out pretty well.
Posted by Ironhead985
Member since Jun 2013
9354 posts
Posted on 10/5/25 at 4:58 pm to
I mean, it's a stunning ball cap. Can't no one deny this.
Posted by semjase
New Smyrna Beach FL
Member since May 2014
14206 posts
Posted on 10/5/25 at 5:02 pm to
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Brian Kelly please retire in the next year and let’s promote Baker to HC.

The guy is such a better fit to be the HC.
That COULD work or it COULD be another Mike Archer scenario.

Not all great Coordinators make great Head Coaches.

It would be a calculated risk and don't know if McWoodward would pull that trigger...........
This post was edited on 10/5/25 at 5:05 pm
Posted by Tiger2025
Member since Oct 2025
241 posts
Posted on 10/5/25 at 5:03 pm to
I’ll take him all day over BK. His defense and we get a solid O Coordinator
Posted by Jack Crevalle
USVI
Member since Aug 2018
8357 posts
Posted on 10/5/25 at 5:17 pm to
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without a really good season for Oklahoma Venables was likely out.

Mateer injury will cost them a game or two this year.
Posted by Padme
Member since Dec 2020
9175 posts
Posted on 10/5/25 at 5:23 pm to
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let’s promote Baker to HC.



Said it 6 months ago, but it wasn’t a popular stance.

Who in God’s creation does a 10 year deal for a new head coach? Unforgivably stupid
Posted by Endorphins
Member since Jun 2022
1583 posts
Posted on 10/5/25 at 5:28 pm to
Do you have the video of that 2nd gif? I can't seem to find it.
Posted by Jack Crevalle
USVI
Member since Aug 2018
8357 posts
Posted on 10/5/25 at 5:32 pm to
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Who in God’s creation does a 10 year deal for a new head coach?

"big-game hunters"
Posted by Slim
Poplarville, Mississippi
Member since Sep 2006
2941 posts
Posted on 10/5/25 at 6:02 pm to
Maybe Baker can replace Kelly, then we can win the NC.
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