West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast

In the opening take, Lee talks about a project he's working on that involves Bookie and reminds us all about how bad the 2018 OU defense was. Then Grant joins to talk more about the terrible 2018 Sooners' defense (5:30). We move on to specifically talk about Bookie entering the transfer portal. We go back to the beginning when the hype was as high as ever -- and even some of the OU coaches were saying that he was really good before he ever took a snap (16:15). Did OU's coaching staff fail Bookie by not playing him at corner? When Alex Grinch came in, did Bookie ever get a look at corner? If Bookie transfers to a team that lets him play corner and he does well, that will be an indictment on Mike Stoops and Alex Grinch (22:20). Lee says it's perfectly okay to criticize college kids as long as you're being fair and have the evidence to back it up. We talk about Bookie being a great teammate, plus Lee has found an interesting stat regarding Bookie's 2018 season so far. Also, Bookie didn't really play nickel right away at OU, he was playing free safety (31:40). Lee noticed so far through his rewatch that Bookie missed out on a lot of chances at potential big plays in 2018 (38:45). Caleb Kelly is a 5-star player who didn't live up to potential. Why does he not get as much criticism as Bookie (52:40)? Eric Gray is officially with the Sooners and he could be OU's best running back this fall (56:35). OU is very high in the 2021 preseason SP+ rankings, which Grant loves (1:02:25). The defensive line should be fantastic in 2021, plus a listener wants us to provide an update on what we should be able to expect from Jalen Redmond(1:12:30)? Grant wants to clarify some NFL comments he made a couple of weeks ago that relate to Sunday's Super Bowl. Plus Grant does what every single sports show has done this week and praises Tom Brady. Lee tries to take another angle on Brady because he's bored by all the Brady GOAT talk (1:17:30). | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9

No opening take today, but we reminisce about the time when football stadiums were full and it's crazy how we took the atmosphere of those games for granted (1:40). A bunch of stuff has happened since our last show (6:00). Wanya Morris has transferred to OU. He was one of the best freshman tackles back in 2019, but why did he take a step back in 2020? What does he do well on tape? What doesn't he do well? Plus what is Morris' outlook at OU for 2021? (9:30). OU's offensive line got another boost in Robert Congel transferring in from Arizona. Sounds like he could compete for the Center job and should provide excellent depth in the interior of the line. And Grant tells us as of today what he wants the starting offensive line to look like in Week 1 (22:35). OU's secondary gets a boost with former 4-star safety Key Lawrence transferring in from Tennessee. We both aren't sure how good this guy is right now (30:00). Just for fun, how would we like the starting secondary to look starting Week 1? And Grant really likes the upside of incoming freshman Latrell McCutchin (37:20). Is transfer quarterback Micah Bowens basically a replacement for Chandler Morris? Lee watched a little bit of Bowens' high school tape and goes over the pros and cons (45:00). Thoughts on Joe Jon Finley joining the OU coaching staff (48:40). We go to Facebook for listener questions. A couple of questions want to know when the Sooners are going to get a running back out of the transfer portal? Lee's watched tape of Tennessee RB Eric Gray -- could OU be interested in other backs? Also, Lee presents a crackpot theory that involves Camar Wheaton just for fun (53:10). Grant goes over one more incoming freshman that he's excited to see play at OU (1:09:15). If you're interested, we go into the Mike Stoops/Texas saga. Lee has been somewhat plugged in on that whole story, so he shares some his what he's heard along with a very detailed report from AL.com. There's a lot of circumstantial evidence that makes it look like Steve Sarkisian was forced to not hire Stoops (1:10:15). Philosophical talk about time passing by (1:30:35). Some Baker Mayfield playoff talk to finish up the episode (1:36:00). | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9

No opening take today, but we reminisce about the time when football stadiums were full and it's crazy how we took the atmosphere of those games for granted (1:40). A bunch of stuff has happened since our last show (6:00). Wanya Morris has transferred to OU. He was one of the best freshman tackles back in 2019, but why did he take a step back in 2020? What does he do well on tape? What doesn't he do well? Plus what is Morris' outlook at OU for 2021? (9:30). OU's offensive line got another boost in Robert Congel transferring in from Arizona. Sounds like he could compete for the Center job and should provide excellent depth in the interior of the line. And Grant tells us as of today what he wants the starting offensive line to look like in Week 1 (22:35). OU's secondary gets a boost with former 4-star safety Key Lawrence transferring in from Tennessee. We both aren't sure how good this guy is right now (30:00). Just for fun, how would we like the starting secondary to look starting Week 1? And Grant really likes the upside of incoming freshman Latrell McCutchin (37:20). Is transfer quarterback Micah Bowens basically a replacement for Chandler Morris? Lee watched a little bit of Bowens' high school tape and goes over the pros and cons (45:00). Thoughts on Joe Jon Finley joining the OU coaching staff (48:40). We go to Facebook for listener questions. A couple of questions want to know when the Sooners are going to get a running back out of the transfer portal? Lee's watched tape of Tennessee RB Eric Gray -- could OU be interested in other backs? Also, Lee presents a crackpot theory that involves Camar Wheaton just for fun (53:10). Grant goes over one more incoming freshman that he's excited to see play at OU (1:09:15). If you're interested, we go into the Mike Stoops/Texas saga. Lee has been somewhat plugged in on that whole story, so he shares some his what he's heard along with a very detailed report from AL.com. There's a lot of circumstantial evidence that makes it look like Steve Sarkisian was forced to not hire Stoops (1:10:15). Philosophical talk about time passing by (1:30:35). Some Baker Mayfield playoff talk to finish up the episode (1:36:00). | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9

No opening take today, but we reminisce about the time when football stadiums were full and it's crazy how we took the atmosphere of those games for granted (1:40). A bunch of stuff has happened since our last show (6:00). Wanya Morris has transferred to OU. He was one of the best freshman tackles back in 2019, but why did he take a step back in 2020? What does he do well on tape? What doesn't he do well? Plus what is Morris' outlook at OU for 2021? (9:30). OU's offensive line got another boost in Robert Congel transferring in from Arizona. Sounds like he could compete for the Center job and should provide excellent depth in the interior of the line. And Grant tells us as of today what he wants the starting offensive line to look like in Week 1 (22:35). OU's secondary gets a boost with former 4-star safety Key Lawrence transferring in from Tennessee. We both aren't sure how good this guy is right now (30:00). Just for fun, how would we like the starting secondary to look starting Week 1? And Grant really likes the upside of incoming freshman Latrell McCutchin (37:20). Is transfer quarterback Micah Bowens basically a replacement for Chandler Morris? Lee watched a little bit of Bowens' high school tape and goes over the pros and cons (45:00). Thoughts on Joe Jon Finley joining the OU coaching staff (48:40). We go to Facebook for listener questions. A couple of questions want to know when the Sooners are going to get a running back out of the transfer portal? Lee's watched tape of Tennessee RB Eric Gray -- could OU be interested in other backs? Also, Lee presents a crackpot theory that involves Camar Wheaton just for fun (53:10). Grant goes over one more incoming freshman that he's excited to see play at OU (1:09:15). If you're interested, we go into the Mike Stoops/Texas saga. Lee has been somewhat plugged in on that whole story, so he shares some his what he's heard along with a very detailed report from AL.com. There's a lot of circumstantial evidence that makes it look like Steve Sarkisian was forced to not hire Stoops (1:10:15). Philosophical talk about time passing by (1:30:35). Some Baker Mayfield playoff talk to finish up the episode (1:36:00). | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9

No opening take today, but we reminisce about the time when football stadiums were full and it's crazy how we took the atmosphere of those games for granted (1:40). A bunch of stuff has happened since our last show (6:00). Wanya Morris has transferred to OU. He was one of the best freshman tackles back in 2019, but why did he take a step back in 2020? What does he do well on tape? What doesn't he do well? Plus what is Morris' outlook at OU for 2021? (9:30). OU's offensive line got another boost in Robert Congel transferring in from Arizona. Sounds like he could compete for the Center job and should provide excellent depth in the interior of the line. And Grant tells us as of today what he wants the starting offensive line to look like in Week 1 (22:35). OU's secondary gets a boost with former 4-star safety Key Lawrence transferring in from Tennessee. We both aren't sure how good this guy is right now (30:00). Just for fun, how would we like the starting secondary to look starting Week 1? And Grant really likes the upside of incoming freshman Latrell McCutchin (37:20). Is transfer quarterback Micah Bowens basically a replacement for Chandler Morris? Lee watched a little bit of Bowens' high school tape and goes over the pros and cons (45:00). Thoughts on Joe Jon Finley joining the OU coaching staff (48:40). We go to Facebook for listener questions. A couple of questions want to know when the Sooners are going to get a running back out of the transfer portal? Lee's watched tape of Tennessee RB Eric Gray -- could OU be interested in other backs? Also, Lee presents a crackpot theory that involves Camar Wheaton just for fun (53:10). Grant goes over one more incoming freshman that he's excited to see play at OU (1:09:15). If you're interested, we go into the Mike Stoops/Texas saga. Lee has been somewhat plugged in on that whole story, so he shares some his what he's heard along with a very detailed report from AL.com. There's a lot of circumstantial evidence that makes it look like Steve Sarkisian was forced to not hire Stoops (1:10:15). Philosophical talk about time passing by (1:30:35). Some Baker Mayfield playoff talk to finish up the episode (1:36:00). | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9

In the opening take, Lee tells you why it's unlikely that Lincoln Riley has any interest in jumping to the NFL right now. Then Grant joins to give his thoughts on the latest Lincoln Riley/NFL rumors (5:15). Ronnie Perkins and Rhamondre Stevenson are off to the NFL. Is Rhamondre one of the top running backs in the 2021 class (7:15)? Taking a look at the current OU running back room (15:20). Adrian Ealy is off to the NFL -- but what's more shocking is that Tre Norwood declared for the draft (18:10). Grant says losing Adrian Ealy isn't that big of a deal (31:20). Will Chandler Morris be starting a game against OU down the line (35:00)? Charleston Rambo is off to Miami (38:10). Jon-Michael Terry and Robert Barnes are also out the door (40:40). As of now, what percent chance would you give OU to win the 2021 National Championship (45:40). OU's starting guards are back in 2021. What's the offensive line going to look like (53:20)? With Perkins departing, how is the defensive line shaping up? Is it fair to expect Jalen Redmond to quickly get back to playing at a high level (57:30)? What's going on with Jadon Haselwood? Plus Lee says OU's receivers must be MUCH better in 2021 if the Sooners are serious about a Championship run (1:03:30). Grant Calcaterra is back on the market (1:15:15). Bob Stoops was an easy pick for the College Football Hall of Fame (1:17:00). Lee usually doesn't enjoy talking Texas because they've been irrelevant. However, he's intrigued by Steve Sarkisian coming to Austin. Then we rip Ohio State's defensive game plan against Alabama in the Title Game (1:26:20). Things are going off the rails because for some reason we talk about Jim Harbaugh staying at Michigan and Lee dusts off an old classic rant about the one really important thing Harbaugh can't figure out (1:36:20). Finally, we've got to talk about Baker Mayfield and the Browns winning a playoff game. But we weirdly talk probably too much about Ben Roethlisberger (1:41:15). The lack of fans in Pittsburgh diminished the feel of that Browns win. Can Cleveland beat the Chiefs (1:47:05)? We're in full NFL mode. Josh Allen got to be awesome and we are still surprised by his development (1:51:20). Lee is still annoyed with Lamar Jackson and the Ravens offense? Plus some random comparison to Tom Brady that may be absurd (1:58:50). | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9

In the opening take, Lee tells you why it's unlikely that Lincoln Riley has any interest in jumping to the NFL right now. Then Grant joins to give his thoughts on the latest Lincoln Riley/NFL rumors (5:15). Ronnie Perkins and Rhamondre Stevenson are off to the NFL. Is Rhamondre one of the top running backs in the 2021 class (7:15)? Taking a look at the current OU running back room (15:20). Adrian Ealy is off to the NFL -- but what's more shocking is that Tre Norwood declared for the draft (18:10). Grant says losing Adrian Ealy isn't that big of a deal (31:20). Will Chandler Morris be starting a game against OU down the line (35:00)? Charleston Rambo is off to Miami (38:10). Jon-Michael Terry and Robert Barnes are also out the door (40:40). As of now, what percent chance would you give OU to win the 2021 National Championship (45:40). OU's starting guards are back in 2021. What's the offensive line going to look like (53:20)? With Perkins departing, how is the defensive line shaping up? Is it fair to expect Jalen Redmond to quickly get back to playing at a high level (57:30)? What's going on with Jadon Haselwood? Plus Lee says OU's receivers must be MUCH better in 2021 if the Sooners are serious about a Championship run (1:03:30). Grant Calcaterra is back on the market (1:15:15). Bob Stoops was an easy pick for the College Football Hall of Fame (1:17:00). Lee usually doesn't enjoy talking Texas because they've been irrelevant. However, he's intrigued by Steve Sarkisian coming to Austin. Then we rip Ohio State's defensive game plan against Alabama in the Title Game (1:26:20). Things are going off the rails because for some reason we talk about Jim Harbaugh staying at Michigan and Lee dusts off an old classic rant about the one really important thing Harbaugh can't figure out (1:36:20). Finally, we've got to talk about Baker Mayfield and the Browns winning a playoff game. But we weirdly talk probably too much about Ben Roethlisberger (1:41:15). The lack of fans in Pittsburgh diminished the feel of that Browns win. Can Cleveland beat the Chiefs (1:47:05)? We're in full NFL mode. Josh Allen got to be awesome and we are still surprised by his development (1:51:20). Lee is still annoyed with Lamar Jackson and the Ravens offense? Plus some random comparison to Tom Brady that may be absurd (1:58:50). | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9

In the opening take, Lee tells you why it's unlikely that Lincoln Riley has any interest in jumping to the NFL right now. Then Grant joins to give his thoughts on the latest Lincoln Riley/NFL rumors (5:15). Ronnie Perkins and Rhamondre Stevenson are off to the NFL. Is Rhamondre one of the top running backs in the 2021 class (7:15)? Taking a look at the current OU running back room (15:20). Adrian Ealy is off to the NFL -- but what's more shocking is that Tre Norwood declared for the draft (18:10). Grant says losing Adrian Ealy isn't that big of a deal (31:20). Will Chandler Morris be starting a game against OU down the line (35:00)? Charleston Rambo is off to Miami (38:10). Jon-Michael Terry and Robert Barnes are also out the door (40:40). As of now, what percent chance would you give OU to win the 2021 National Championship (45:40). OU's starting guards are back in 2021. What's the offensive line going to look like (53:20)? With Perkins departing, how is the defensive line shaping up? Is it fair to expect Jalen Redmond to quickly get back to playing at a high level (57:30)? What's going on with Jadon Haselwood? Plus Lee says OU's receivers must be MUCH better in 2021 if the Sooners are serious about a Championship run (1:03:30). Grant Calcaterra is back on the market (1:15:15). Bob Stoops was an easy pick for the College Football Hall of Fame (1:17:00). Lee usually doesn't enjoy talking Texas because they've been irrelevant. However, he's intrigued by Steve Sarkisian coming to Austin. Then we rip Ohio State's defensive game plan against Alabama in the Title Game (1:26:20). Things are going off the rails because for some reason we talk about Jim Harbaugh staying at Michigan and Lee dusts off an old classic rant about the one really important thing Harbaugh can't figure out (1:36:20). Finally, we've got to talk about Baker Mayfield and the Browns winning a playoff game. But we weirdly talk probably too much about Ben Roethlisberger (1:41:15). The lack of fans in Pittsburgh diminished the feel of that Browns win. Can Cleveland beat the Chiefs (1:47:05)? We're in full NFL mode. Josh Allen got to be awesome and we are still surprised by his development (1:51:20). Lee is still annoyed with Lamar Jackson and the Ravens offense? Plus some random comparison to Tom Brady that may be absurd (1:58:50). | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9

In the opening take, Lee tells you why it's unlikely that Lincoln Riley has any interest in jumping to the NFL right now. Then Grant joins to give his thoughts on the latest Lincoln Riley/NFL rumors (5:15). Ronnie Perkins and Rhamondre Stevenson are off to the NFL. Is Rhamondre one of the top running backs in the 2021 class (7:15)? Taking a look at the current OU running back room (15:20). Adrian Ealy is off to the NFL -- but what's more shocking is that Tre Norwood declared for the draft (18:10). Grant says losing Adrian Ealy isn't that big of a deal (31:20). Will Chandler Morris be starting a game against OU down the line (35:00)? Charleston Rambo is off to Miami (38:10). Jon-Michael Terry and Robert Barnes are also out the door (40:40). As of now, what percent chance would you give OU to win the 2021 National Championship (45:40). OU's starting guards are back in 2021. What's the offensive line going to look like (53:20)? With Perkins departing, how is the defensive line shaping up? Is it fair to expect Jalen Redmond to quickly get back to playing at a high level (57:30)? What's going on with Jadon Haselwood? Plus Lee says OU's receivers must be MUCH better in 2021 if the Sooners are serious about a Championship run (1:03:30). Grant Calcaterra is back on the market (1:15:15). Bob Stoops was an easy pick for the College Football Hall of Fame (1:17:00). Lee usually doesn't enjoy talking Texas because they've been irrelevant. However, he's intrigued by Steve Sarkisian coming to Austin. Then we rip Ohio State's defensive game plan against Alabama in the Title Game (1:26:20). Things are going off the rails because for some reason we talk about Jim Harbaugh staying at Michigan and Lee dusts off an old classic rant about the one really important thing Harbaugh can't figure out (1:36:20). Finally, we've got to talk about Baker Mayfield and the Browns winning a playoff game. But we weirdly talk probably too much about Ben Roethlisberger (1:41:15). The lack of fans in Pittsburgh diminished the feel of that Browns win. Can Cleveland beat the Chiefs (1:47:05)? We're in full NFL mode. Josh Allen got to be awesome and we are still surprised by his development (1:51:20). Lee is still annoyed with Lamar Jackson and the Ravens offense? Plus some random comparison to Tom Brady that may be absurd (1:58:50). | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9

In the opening take, Grant applauds OU for a Cotton Bowl victory in what he believes was a complete joke of a game. Then Lee joins to congratulate Grant on correctly predicting the outcome of the game and Grant expands on why he was so annoyed with Florida. Lee wasn't as annoyed and was mostly happy with what he saw in the Cotton Bowl (4:30). Lee thinks Kyle Trask's teammates hung him out to dry in that game (13:00). We jump into the "3-word reviews" as they drive the show beginning with OU's historical rushing effort. Marcus Major was fantastic, so will we have to eat crow (16:15)? It was cool to see OU's offense go up against a non-Big 12 defense. How weird is that (21:50)? Creed Humprhey declares for the NFL Draft. Who else will leave (24:20)? Get ready for a bunch of National Championship hype leading into 2021. Can this team handle it (35:00)? Let's all give it up for Tre Norwood (42:00). Don't worry about Alex Grinch going anywhere for now (47:30). Lee wasn't as bothered by Dan Mullen's postgame comments as some people, but there was one thing he said that Lee thought was ridiculous (50:40). OU finished it off in the second half and Grant noticed something that really shows the transformation of OU's defense from 2017 to now (54:40). Quickly looking back at some PFF grades from OU defensive players in the 2017 Rose Bowl (58:00). Woodi Washington and D.J. Graham may have bright futures (1:00:40). Although we're trying to stay positive, we've got to acknowledge the defense didn't play all that well against Florida (1:04:00). Lee has one more interesting PFF nugget from the Cotton Bowl (1:08:25). Spencer Rattler continues to be fun to watch, but perhaps his one weakness is working the middle of the field (1:11:40). We continue on with "3-word reviews" from Twitter (1:14:00). Lee doesn't get the appeal of the Malcolm Kelly freestyle rap, but Grant thinks it's awesome (1:16:20). This season had so many similarities to the 2016 season (1:19:00). Although Creed Humphrey didn't think anybody believed in the team at 1-2, we at West of Everest sure did (1:21:50). There's gonna be a lot of pressure on OU this offseason. Plus is a wide receiver going to win the Heisman (1:24:00)? Final thoughts as we wrap up another season of OU football (1:29:10). | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9