Coaching Staff
Prior to the season, several changes were made to the Oklahoma coaching staff.
Co-offensive coordinator Kevin Sumlin took the head coaching position at the University of Houston. Before accepting this job, he also interviewed for the opening at Washington State University.
Defensive coordinator Brent Venables was mentioned as a candidate for the opening at the University of Arkansas before it ultimately went to Bobby Petrino.
Offensive Coordinator Kevin Wilson interviewed and was considered a finalist for the opening at the University of Southern Mississippi. That opening ended up going to Wilson's couterpart at Oklahoma State University, Larry Fedora.
The coaching staff for the 2008 season were as follows:
| Name | Position | Years at OU |
|---|---|---|
| Bob Stoops | Head Coach | 10 |
| Brent Venables | Associate Head Coach Defensive Coordinator Linebackers |
10 |
| Bobby Jack Wright | Assistant Head Coach Co-Defensive Coordinator Defensive Backs |
10 |
| Kevin R. Wilson | Offensive Coordinator Tight Ends/Fullbacks |
7 |
| Jay Norvell | Asst. Offensive Coord. Wide Receivers |
1 |
| Cale Gundy | Recruiting Coordinator Running Backs |
10 |
| Josh Heupel | Quarterbacks | 5 |
| James Patton | Offensive Line | 3 |
| Jackie Shipp | Defensive Line | 10 |
| Chris Wilson | Defensive Ends | 4 |
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