Zac Alley’s Inside Scoop on OU Football Before Joining as Sooners DC

Former Vanderbilt defensive coordinator Zac Alley was not a stranger to the game when he joined the Sooners this offseason as defensive coordinator.

Alley provided insight into OU’s defense this upcoming season, and what he knew about the Sooners before taking the job.

Zac Alley did his research on Oklahoma before accepting the defensive coordinator job in January. The former Vanderbilt defensive coordinator had a good idea of what he was getting into, but there were still some surprises.

Alley said he was impressed with the Sooners' talent level, but he also knows there's room for improvement. He said he wants to see the Sooners play with more passion and intensity, and he believes they have the potential to be one of the top defenses in the country.

Here are some of the things Alley said he knew about OU football before joining the Sooners:

• OU has a rich tradition and history.
• The Sooners have a passionate fan base.
• OU plays in a tough conference.
• OU has a lot of talented players.
• OU has a good coaching staff.

Alley said he was also aware of some of the challenges that the Sooners face, such as the high expectations and the pressure to win.

Despite the challenges, Alley said he is excited about the opportunity to coach at OU. He said he believes the Sooners have the potential to be a great team, and he is looking forward to helping them reach their goals.