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Published: November 1, 2006
Defense improves as Holmes adjusts to cornerback job
By John Helsley
NORMAN - Brent Venables peered into Lendy Holmes ' eyes, looking for that certain something he seeks in every young player he throws into action.

Instead, the Oklahoma defensive coordinator found fear — Holmes' and his own.

"You want him to give you that look of, ‘I've got it,' " said Venables, raising two clenched fists for emphasis. "Lendy was like…" and Venables' eyes widened.

"The ball's a...

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