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  • NEW Athletic Director!| Fines from Coaches? | Oklahoma Sooners Football | Sooner Smiths LIVE #31

    The show, hosted by Tierani Smith and Chad Smith, covers Oklahoma Sooners updates during the offseason, with a casual, fan-focused vibe including personal anecdotes, sports rants, and fan interaction.Opening & Show Setup (0:00–3:00)

    • Hosts introduce themselves as the Sooner Smiths; live every Monday at 7 p.m.
    • Audio glitch with intro; casual check-in with viewers.
    • Sponsored by FanDuel.
    • Welcome to new and returning viewers; encourage subscriptions/memberships ($2.99+).
    • Offseason mode: Pulling topics "out of a hat" since football is done.
      • Basketball Updates (Women's & Men's) (3:00–12:00)
      • Women's Basketball: Strong recent performances.
        • Big win over South Carolina (top-tier team, #3 odds to win national title per FanDuel; Coach Dawn Staley).
        • Exciting overtime comeback; freshman Chavez exploded (5/5 FG, multiple 3s after slow start).
        • Hosts attended LSU and South Carolina games; great atmosphere, loud crowd.
        • Win over Auburn (away, some lull but pulled it out).
        • Upcoming: vs. Texas A&M (tough matchup).
        • Men's Basketball: Frustrating skid.
          • "Cursed" losses (e.g., Mizzou double buzzer-beater, rare in D1 history).
          • Constant close defeats (1-2 points); poor execution (e.g., leaving time on clock).
          • NIL struggles (near last in conference); product on court not drawing fans.
          • Upcoming: vs. Arkansas (Buddy Hield jersey retirement, bobbleheads; Arkansas favored by only 2.5 despite OU's last-place SEC standing).
          • Hosts support but hesitant to attend in person due to blowouts/losses.
          • Arena/facility investment tied to better performance (women's team sells out; men's doesn't).
            • Other OU Sports Quick Hits (12:00–14:00)
            • Gymnastics: Beat Georgia at home; banner drop postponed for packed house.
              • Upcoming: at Kentucky (Friday), home vs. Alabama (Feb 6).
              • Women's team back at #1 ranking.
              • Men's team struggles continue; frustration with close losses and bad luck.
                • New Athletic Director: Roger Denny (18:00–35:00+)
                • Joe Castiglione retired (announced July 2025-ish); long search ended with hiring Roger Denny (Deputy AD/COO at Illinois).
                • Background: Former corporate attorney (15+ years; focus on compensation, tax, finance, licensing); at Illinois since 2021.
                  • Key Illinois achievements: Ticket sales/attendance growth, $100M donation (largest in school history), strong NIL strategy, football oversight.
                  • Why him? Legal expertise for NIL/contracts/collective bargaining era; experience in "disruptive" college sports landscape.
                    • No "old-school" bias; only knows NIL world.
                    • Works with Randall Stephenson (former AT&T CEO, special adviser/chair of athletics) and President Joseph Harroz Jr.
                    • Hosts' take: Not a "splashy" big name, but proactive/forward-thinking hire.
                      • Trust in process (Bob Stoops, others endorsed?); better than someone resistant to change.
                      • Emphasis on business/contracts/fundraising in new era (revenue sharing, potential regulations).
                      • Excitement for potential Crimson & Cream collective revival; broader donor access (e.g., small $5/month donations).
                      • Fans in comments: Mixed (some "who's this?"); hosts defend—most fans don't know other ADs anyway.
                        • Deion Sanders/Colorado Fines Discussion (37:00–45:00)
                        • Deion instituted fines for accountability (attendance, conduct).
                        • Full list (from team meeting):
                          • Late to practice: $500
                          • No-show practice: $2,500
                          • Late to meeting/film: $400
                          • No-show meeting/film: $2,000
                          • Late to strength/conditioning: $1,000
                          • No-show strength/conditioning: $1,500
                          • Late to treatment: $1,000
                          • No-show treatment: $1,500
                          • Team rules violation: $1,000–$2,500 (severity-based)
                          • Public/social media misconduct: $2,000–$5,000 (severity-based)
                          • Additional: Nike apparel rules (no non-Nike at team events); report legal issues quickly; damage equipment fines.
                          • Hosts support: Players get paid (NIL), so treat like pros (NFL fines similar); builds accountability/culture.
                            • Easy fix: Just show up on time/respect rules.
                            • Ideas: Use fine money for walk-ons/pizza party/raffle.
                            • Broader rant: NIL era needs responsibility; no free passes; real-world parallels (jobs, contracts).
                              • Quick Hits & Closing (End)
                              • Players returning: Punter Grayson Miller, kicker(s).
                              • Hosts' personal: Pregnancy (Tierani), snow days, dog Zeno (picked national champ correctly; hates snow).
                              • Thunder mention (injuries); random tangents (e.g., old rules like 6-on-6 basketball; men's vs. women's hoops debate).
                              • Call to action: Like, comment, retweet.
                              • Sign-off: See you next Monday; stay safe from weather.
                                • Overall tone: Relaxed, passionate, pro-Sooner with honest frustration (especially men's hoops) and optimism on new AD/fines for accountability. Short-ish offseason episode (~52 min). Boomer Sooner!

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                                53 min
                              • Most Improved Sooners Position Groups: Portal Excitement | Oklahoma Sooners LIVE 198
                                Oklahoma Football Offseason Updates

                                Despite the quiet calendar, Oklahoma football remains active with critical roster news and future planning:

                                • Key returners confirmed for 2026, including:

                                  • Isaiah Sategna, Oklahoma’s leading receiver from 2025

                                  • QB John Matier, returning to lead the offense

                                  • LB Kip Lewis, the “quarterback of the defense”

                                  • Discussion on the importance of recruiting your own roster in the NIL era

                                  • Why retaining top talent has become as important as portal additions

                                    Most Improved & Most Exciting Position Groups for 2026

                                    Josh breaks down which units are poised to take major steps forward:

                                    • Wide Receivers: Returning production plus key portal additions like Troll Harris and Parker Livingstone

                                    • Tight Ends: A completely revamped room featuring Rocky Beers and Hayden Hansen

                                    • Offensive Line: Young starters gaining experience and added depth through the portal

                                    • Linebackers: Kip Lewis’s return and the addition of Cole Sullivan

                                    • Defensive Backs: Continued development of Courtland Gillery and Eli Bowen

                                      Offensive Evolution & the Missing Intermediate Game

                                      • Why Oklahoma’s offense struggled without a consistent medium passing game

                                      • How tight ends could unlock new offensive dimensions

                                      • The impact of personnel upgrades on run-game efficiency and spacing

                                        NFL-Style Roster Management Coming to Oklahoma?

                                        • Breakdown of the 105-man roster rule

                                        • Why Oklahoma may shift toward an NFL-style roster structure

                                        • Fewer elite depth pieces, higher pay for starters

                                        • How NIL economics are changing high school recruiting and player retention

                                          Oklahoma Basketball: A Difficult Conversation

                                          • Men’s basketball struggles continue in SEC play

                                          • Porter Moser’s record and lack of conference success

                                          • Growing fan frustration and attendance concerns

                                          • Comparison to Oklahoma women’s basketball success

                                          • Discussion of buyout implications and program direction

                                            National Championship Talk

                                            • Preview of the College Football National Championship

                                            • Indiana vs Miami breakdown

                                            • Fan score predictions and betting angles via FanDuel

                                            • Josh’s personal connection to Indiana football and why he’s pulling for the Hoosiers

                                              Live Chat Interaction

                                              • Fan questions answered throughout the show

                                              • Discussion on former Sooners, portal departures, and future contributors

                                              • Viewer excitement surrounding tight ends and linebacker development


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                                                47 min
                                              • Oklahoma Sooners LIVE 197 | Witten Hired & Portal Recap (1/13)
                                                Oklahoma Sooners LIVE 197: Witten Hired & Portal Recap (1/13) features host Josh Mahler discussing the exciting hiring of NFL legend and Dallas Cowboys great Jason Witten as the Sooners' new tight ends coach, along with a detailed recap of Oklahoma's transfer portal activity as of January 13, 2026, including key additions like linebackers, offensive linemen, and tight ends to bolster the roster for the upcoming season.
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                                                43 min

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