{
  "id": 7177366,
  "title": "Paul Finebaum Throws Shade at SEC Coach Who ‘Doesn’t Deserve’ His Contract",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/paul-finebaum-throws-shade-at-sec-coach-who-doesnt-deserve-his",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-13T21:32:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/ncaa/paul-finebaum-throws-shade-at-sec-coach-who-doesnt-deserve-his-contract-12436902"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Paul Finebaum harshly criticized Oklahoma Sooners head coach Brent Venables after the team's disappointing Week 2 loss to Michigan Wolverines. Finebaum questioned the decision to grant Venables a six-year contract extension ahead of the 2026 season, noting that the team's offensive performance had been lackluster. Despite reaching the CFP for the first time under Venables, the loss to Michigan has left Finebaum questioning whether Oklahoma made the right choice in giving the coach an extension.",
  "summary": "Paul Finebaum throws shade at one SEC coach who he believes \"doesn't deserve\" his recent contract extension after a Week 2 loss.",
  "key_points": [
    "Paul Finebaum criticized Brent Venables' contract extension.",
    "Oklahoma Sooners' offensive performance was lackluster.",
    "Finebaum questioned if Oklahoma made right choice in extending Venables."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}