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- Kent State will be more challenging than UTEP
But, that doesn't mean it will be a close game. Listen as Eric Bailey and Eli Lederman break down last week's win and look ahead to this week's game.
Related
OU's Brent Venables on CFP expansion: 'I don't really have an opinion on it whatsoever.'
Jovantae Barnes' debut was a dream come true; OU fans owe thanks to DeMarco Murray
Guerin Emig: OU has linemen's stamina to thank for offense's speed, prompting latest hat-tip to Jerry Schmidt
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Sports Writer Eli Lederman: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories
Sports Writer Eric Bailey: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories
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20 min - Big 12 predictions
Eric Bailey and Eli Lederman give their predictions for OU's Big 12 Championship game opponent; Offensive MVP (other than quarterback Dillon Gabriel) and more.
Related content:
Guerin Emig: One player, one problem, one preposterous prediction and one pick for OU's opener against UTEP
Guerin Emig: More important for Brent Venables to figure out his job than to 'chill out' while on it
OU Notebook: Week 1 excitement and anticipation 'is real' for Brent Venables
OU notebook: Jeff Lebby says Sooners' offensive line has 'created a ton of consistency'
'A lot of versatility there': DaShaun White, Justin Harrington to man cheetah position for OU
Pitt transfer Davis Beville wins QB battle, will backup Dillon Gabriel vs UTEP
2022 season preview: A look at OU's schedule, position-by-position analysis and players to watch
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Sports Writer Eli Lederman: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories
Sports Writer Eric Bailey: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories
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23 min - Anticipation for UTEP; secondary's 'cheetah' position
Excitement and anticipation as OU football's season opening game draws near, and fans can get a preview of UTEP a week in advance. Eli Lederman and Eric Bailey interviewed players and coaches this week and talked about their mindset after Cale Gundy's resignation earlier this month; when fans can expect a depth chart; and the "cheetah" position in the Sooners secondary.
Related content:
Guerin Emig: Time to regain our senses shamefully lost in the aftermath of Cale Gundy's resignation
Guerin Emig mailbag: On Brent Venables, Cale Gundy and the emptiness of the term "woke"
OU football notebook: Venables counting down days to opener (and when will depth chart be released?)
How OU QB General Booty found an NIL partnership with Oklahoma Children’s Hospital
Meet UTEP: Oklahoma’s Week 1 opponent
Contact us
Sports Writer Eli Lederman: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories
Sports Writer Eric Bailey: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories
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20 min - How Brent Venables handled Cale Gundy's resignation
Bob Stoops was a pacifying force for OU football this week, telling everyone to move on after Cale Gundy's abrupt resignation Sunday night. Eli Lederman and Eric Bailey talk about how Brent Venables handled his most difficult situation since becoming head coach.
Related content:
Cale Gundy used racially charged word multiple times, Brent Venables says in new statement
Meet L'Damian Washington, Oklahoma's interim wide receivers coach
'It’s hard to talk about, really. I’m just really torn apart,' Stoops says on OKC radio about Cale Gundy
At OU, Cale Gundy replacement L'Damian Washington finds latest step in a rapid coaching rise
Watch Now: 'Nobody asked for this issue to happen, but we respond,' Brent Venables says
OU football notebook: Venables calls new WRs coach Washington 'very honest, high energy, sharp'
Meet UTEP: Oklahoma’s Week 1 opponent
For Oklahoma's cornerbacks, it's time to paint a new picture, a la 'Bob Ross'
Contact us
Sports Columnist Guerin Emig: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories
Sports Writer Eli Lederman: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories
Sports Writer Eric Bailey: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories
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26 min - Diving into all things football
Fall camp has arrived, so let's catch up on the 2022 Sooners with Eric Bailey and Eli Lederman.
Related content:
Guerin Emig: Why defensive-minded Brent Venables is the right coach at the right time for OU's offensive players too
Oklahoma athletics announces record fundraising for 2021-22 fiscal year
Quarterback additions during offseason ease minds of Oklahoma's coaches
OU preseason practice primer: Sooners take next step into Venables era as camp opens Friday
'Everything goes through them': Venables, Roof intend to lean heavily on OU's linebackers in 2022
Contact us
Sports Columnist Guerin Emig: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories
Sports Writer Eli Lederman: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories
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33 min - Omaha and a national title: An exciting time to be an OU fan
New to the OU beat, Eli Lederman has already seen a national title in softball. He called the Women's College World Series one of the best events he ever staffed. Now, the OU baseball team takes center stage in the College World Series. Plus, a little on football recruiting. He and Eric Bailey discuss all the excitement at OU.
Related
Alo goes pro: Sooners slugger picks Vipers in Women’s Professional Fastpitch
Guerin Emig: Only OU team comparable to '22 softball juggernaut played football a half century ago
Constructing a powerhouse: A closer look at the 2022 Sooners, one of the all-time best college softball teams
Photos: Sooners win their sixth national championship in softball with sweep of Texas
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Sports Columnist Guerin Emig: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories
Sports Writer Eli Lederman: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories
Sports Writer Eric Bailey: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories
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17 min - Offseason transfer portal talk; OU Caravan in Tulsa; plus Bedlam softball series preview
In this week's podcast, Guerin Emig, Eli Lederman and Eric Bailey recap the OU Caravan stop in Tulsa on April 28 and preview the three-game Bedlam softball series hosted by the Sooners.
Also discussed:
- Head football coach Brent Venables a lot of fun at the OU Caravan hosted by Tulsa's Cain's Ballroom.
- Head men's basketball coach Porter Moser talks about needing to rebuild the OU roster once again but did not seemed upbeat about the challenge.
- Great chemistry between the two basketball coaches, Moser and women's coach Jennie Baranczyk
- Great reception from fans for athletic director Joe Castiglione at the OU Caravan as well
- It's not just about what will happen with the Sooners move from the Big 12 to the SEC with Texas, but also when that move will happen. BYU, UCF, Houston and Cincinnati's moves will likely be in 2023
- The latest on the transfer portal for men's basketball and football. Like NIL, the portal is good for players
- Previewing the three-game Bedlam softball series that begins Thursday, May 5 in Norman. Which unknown player will step up for the Sooners this year?
- Will the Bedlam softball series continue when OU moves to the SEC? Where will those games be hosted?
- Worried about the weather for the three-game series in Norman? Here's Tulsa World meteorologist Kirsten Lang's forecast.
- Join us Aug. 2 as we honor the best in area high school sports at the annual All-World Awards banquet, presented by Bill Knight Automotive. Get your tickets here.
Related content:
Guerin Emig: Brent Venables picks no SEC fights in Tulsa, does state of Sooners' future: 'So the stakes get a little higher. Good. We’re bringing our chips'
'Moving on': Porter Moser and OU surprised by Umoja Gibson's exit, ready to continue building for 2022-23
Energetic Brent Venables enjoys 'fist-bump' moment with Sooner fans at Cain's Ballroom
Oklahoma's 'motivated' following first season under Jennie Baranczyk
Guerin Emig: Joe Castiglione among dignitaries worried about NIL's misuse, college sports' sustainability as result
A look at OU, OSU, TU and ORU men's basketball transfers announced during the 2022 offseason
A look at OU, OSU and TU football transfers announced during the 2022 offseason
Guerin Emig: OU will eventually leave Big 12, but Bedlam softball must be here to stay
Rylie Boone's patience, perseverance pays off with special season for Sooners
Thursday’s Bedlam softball opener moves to ESPN
'We'll see': Elish's return to the pitcher's circle in the air ahead of crucial Bedlam series at OU
Sports Columnist Guerin Emig: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories
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30 min - Can Dillon Gabriel impact program like Baker Mayfield once did?
In this week's podcast, Guerin Emig, Eli Lederman and Eric Bailey recap Saturday's annual spring game and more.
Also discussed:
- OU fans embrace Baker Mayfield on his return for the Heisman Park statue unveiling
- How Dillon Gabriel and Jeff Lebby must lead the Sooners' offense like Baker Mayfield and Lincoln Riley once did
- Coach Venables seeking a "good fit" to add to quarterback depth in the transfer portal
Would former Baylor starting quarterback Gerry Bohanon transfer to OU potentially?
WR Cody Jackson enters transfer portal. Which players could also potentially leave?
- Which Sooners will be picked in the NFL Draft first?
- Bedlam softball is coming next week, which will be a matchup between two programs that were in the Women's College World Series last season and are once again in the top 10 in rankings.
- Join us Aug. 2 as we honor the best in area high school sports at the annual All-World Awards banquet, presented by Bill Knight Automotive. Get your tickets here.
Related content:
Brent Venables: Oklahoma's quarterback depth 'definite concern' exiting spring
Guerin Emig: Dillon Gabriel meets Baker Mayfield, sparking similarities in two OU quarterbacks' gifts for guidance
In an offseason of uncertainty, Mayfield finds comfort in OU homecoming
'Mission accomplished': Game puts exclamation point on Venables' spring
Dillon Gabriel's work ethic will translate into quick success, former UCF quarterbacks coach G.J. Kinne says
Reports: Oklahoma WR Cody Jackson enters transfer portal after one season with Sooners
Tyrese Robinson wants to join special group of OU offensive linemen selected in NFL draft
Sports Columnist Guerin Emig: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories
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31 min - Baker Mayfield excitement; Brent Venables expectations
In this week's podcast, Guerin Emig, Eli Lederman and Eric Bailey talk spring football practice excitement leading into Saturday's annual spring game:
- Baker Mayfield Heisman Park statue unveiling at Saturday's halftime
- Coach Venables talking about taking the football program "from good to great" when references to Clemson
- Open media access to Sooners football practices so far this spring
- Anticipated attendance on Saturday --- will it top the 52K that were at Owen Field four years ago?
- Which players, aside from new quarterback Dillon Gabriel, can fans look forward to seeing the most during the spring game?
Related content:
When did Brent Venables realize that Baker Mayfield was not a 'J.A.G' (just a guy)?
Guerin Emig: Brent Venables' quest to take Sooners 'from good to great' includes spring game spectacle
Guerin Emig: Now Texas football AND softball have everyone in a snit. But is it wasted fury?
'He has all my trust': A constant since 2013, Bedenbaugh remains a steady, vital force for OU
Chris Murray digesting Jeff Lebby's new offensive playbook after learning from two of sport's best - Chip Kelly and Lincoln Riley
Amid backfield uncertainty, DeMarco Murray likes what he's seeing from OU's running backs
T.D. Roof excited about playing for OU defensive coordinator and father Ted Roof
Sports Columnist Guerin Emig: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories
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22 min - No wasted movement in Sooners spring practices
In this week's podcast, Guerin Emig and Eric Bailey talk about the opening spring practices under new head football coach Brent Venables. Sooners fans can anticipate a fast-paced offense once again under the new coaching staff, from early observations and player interviews
Plus, OU's new left-handed quarterback Dillon Gabriel; looking back on the seasons of men's and women's basketball under first-year head coaches; and softball and baseball open Big 12 Conference play against Baylor.
Related content:
Photos: Sooners hit the field Thursday for spring football practice
'It’s going to be a defense killer': Sooners settling into Lebby's up-tempo offense this spring
OU football notebook: DeShaun White returned for senior season because he 'left so much on the table here'
Watch Now: Brent Venables doesn't want lukewarm effort from OU players, rather a boiling point of '212'
Notre Dame cruises to 44-point win over Oklahoma in second round of NCAA Tournament
Sooners fall to St. Bonaventure in second round of NIT
Sooners softball open Big 12 play with three-game set against visiting Baylor this weekend
Sooners baseball open Big 12 play, wrap up 12-game homestand against visiting Baylor
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About OU Sports Extra
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Tulsa World OU Sports Writers Eric Bailey and Mason Young offer insight and access into the teams, players and coaches for fans who follow the Sooners.
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