Kevin Steele out at Clemson

[Ballboy534]

Multiple links to confirm this, but it finally came out from the University as well...

 

[jeffro151]

VT fans are rejoicing!

 

[Spruce Moose]

You hate to see someone have this happen to them, but I think this was the right decision. This was one of the worst, or constantly confused, Tiger defenses I can remember. I hope he's able to find a new job soon.

 

[Edisto_Tiger]

Let's hope ole Dabo can pull another rabbit out of the hat with this next hire.

 

[Taz_Hokie]

VT fans are rejoicing!

Maybe WhoVA can hire him, then we'd only beat you 3-0.

 

[Edisto_Tiger]

I see that Swinney has already contacted Okie's DC, Venables.

Steele's exit because of 'differences' | The Post and Courier, Charleston SC - News, Sports, Entertainment

"Swinney is moving quickly to fill the void, telling media members Friday he has already contacted one candidate for the vacant coordinator post. Oklahoma defensive coordinator Brent Venables was contacted by Swinney on Thursday night, hours after Steele's dismissal, according to various reports."

 

[Spruce Moose]

I see that Swinney has already contacted Okie's DC, Venables.

Steele's exit because of 'differences' | The Post and Courier, Charleston SC - News, Sports, Entertainment

"Swinney is moving quickly to fill the void, telling media members Friday he has already contacted one candidate for the vacant coordinator post. Oklahoma defensive coordinator Brent Venables was contacted by Swinney on Thursday night, hours after Steele's dismissal, according to various reports."

I can't decide if that's good or bad.

 

[Edisto_Tiger]

I can't decide if that's good or bad.

I was thinking the same thing. I was gonna post something in the cooler to get opinions, but figured I'd just research him myself and judge by the numbers.

 

[Spruce Moose]

Venables spent last weekend in Clemson to interview for the DC position. Word is that he has been offered the job but has not yet accepted. He's currently back home in Oklahoma. It's being reported that Venables has been offered close to $1 million a year by Clemson, he currently makes $500,000 at year at OU.

Dabo still plans on interviewing up to 3 other candidates. Possibilities include Randy Shannon and South Alabama defensive coordinator Bill Clark.

 

[Spruce Moose]

Well, apparently he hasn't been made an official offer. It was reported that Clemson was still waiting for the results of a background check before making the offer official. But The Journal Online cited some unnamed sources who said Venables’ hiring would be formally announced on Friday.

 

[huskers1217]