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The Big XII Coaches Under the Most Pressure in 2023

Mike Farrell on why Neal Brown, Brent Venables, and Steve Sarkisian are under the microscope in 2023

July 2, 2023
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Hot Seats in the Big 12? There’s only one. But coaches under pressure? There are some names beyond Neal Brown.


1. Neal Brown, West Virginia

— I’m surprised he survived another season and it probably wasn’t the smart choice as this leads to a bad situation. If he surprises and goes 8-4 they stick with him and then what? And when he doesn’t he’s gone. He’s a dead man walking.

Nov 19, 2022; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers head coach Neal Brown talks with West Virginia Mountaineers quarterback Garrett Greene (6) during the second quarter against the Kansas State Wildcats at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium.

2. Brent Venables, Oklahoma

— 6-7 isn’t acceptable in Norman at all. He won’t be fired with another bad year but trust me he’s under a big microscope internally. Is he over his head?

Oklahoma football coach Brent Venables talks during a press conference in Norman, Okla., Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023.

3. Steve Sarkisian, Texas

— Sark is close to breaking through and that’s a big deal the year before the SEC move. But what now? After a 8-5 season the fans and boosters now want a Big 12 title.

Sep 3, 2022; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian before the game against the Louisiana Monroe Warhawks in the first half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports

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