West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast

In the opening take, Grant has some advice for us as we look ahead to the remainder of the 2020 college football season. Then Lee joins to ask Grant for his hot takes, and we start with Spencer Rattler talk (4:40). Lee comes in with a hot take about Marvin Mims, which leads Grant to go into his full fledged defense of Charleston Rambo (17:20). Okay now let's talk about Mims (24:05). Rattler sounds like he's matured quite a bit since he arrived in Norman (28:20). If you're going to criticize any part of OU from Saturday it would be the running game (31:45). Seth McGowan looked great Saturday, while Marcus Major left a lot to be desired (39:45). We go over all the offensive players who were not available to play Saturday (50:20). The guys talk about the Nebraska game from 2008, which makes Lee feel like one of those jerks who only talks about old football seasons (54:20). The OU defense looked more than ready to hit somebody else (58:50). David Ugwoegbu looked like he ate CeeDee Lamb (1:05:20). Lincoln Riley liked what he saw from Reggie Grimes and we definitely have to credit DTY for the way he played (1:08:30). We go over all the defensive players who missed the game, plus two of OU's important specialists (1:10:30). We think we know a little more now about the three players who are suspended and a better idea of when they'll be back. We think (1:18:45). Lincoln Riley provided a brief update on transfer Chris Murray, which Grant has been waiting for (1:25:35). Turns out the NCAA has a uniform standard when it comes to Covid-19 contact tracing. This whole thing could be a major issue this fall (1:30:45). Do the current guidelines incentivize players to get Covid-19? (1:37:20). We lament that Covid-19 in college football has seemingly been politicized (1:44:00). The Big Ten is coming back in late October. Grant thinks this entire story has been incredibly entertaining and we try to get to the bottom of it (1:49:30). We agree that the Big Ten should admit they made a mistake, and at the same time the other conferences can show grace by allowing the Big Ten back in (2:01:35). The Big Ten's statement Wednesday put health at the forefront of its decision, which really bugs us (2:06:35). Lee asks the Big Ten 'what has changed in the last month that led you to make this decision?' (2:12:50). Grant leaves us with a heartfelt thought on why college football is important and why it means so much to him (2:16:00). | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9

In the opening take, Lee feels bad for all the college football players who won't be playing this fall. Then Grant joins to discuss our excitement level for the upcoming college football season (7:10). We go over what will be different about the show moving forward (12:40). OU released its first depth chart earlier today and begin at the top with Spencer Rattler (15:10). Our discussion shifts from Rattler to the H-Back position where we believe the Sooners are loaded (32:45). Charleston Rambo and Marvin Mims are at the Z receiver spot (38:30). Random Dak Prescott and Baker Mayfield digression (45:55). We go over the guys who are taking over CeeDee Lamb's old receiver spot (47:10). Will we know anything new about the appeals on the suspensions? So we complain about the NCAA for a while (54:35). We finish up with Obi Obialo at the Y spot(1:01:00). Are the running backs interesting to talk about? Well of course. Kennedy Brooks is gone, but the rest of the guys should be fine behind this offensive line (1:03:20). OU's gonna have a true freshman starting at LT (1:06:50). Over to the defense as we talk about this intriguing defensive line with Ronnie Perkins' availability in question and Jalen Redmond gone (1:14:10). More on Redmond's opt out plus more angst about the other conferences not playing this fall (1:19:00). We go to the linebackers (1:24:40). The OU secondary is in really good shape and we begin with Bookie talking about the aftermath of that LSU game plus Grant defends Bookie's play from 2019 (1:31:20). Tre Brown is the most experienced guy in the secondary and it sounds like Alex Grinch has seen a lot of improvement (1:39:20). It's the OU defense so of course we have to talk about takeaways (1:43:00). Grant asks Lee to give his opinion on Barry Switzer (1:47:50). Lincoln Riley tells us the standard hasn't changed at OU -- then the guys go over their expectations for the Sooners and the college football season (1:51:30). | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9

In the opening take, Lee feels bad for all the college football players who won't be playing this fall. Then Grant joins to discuss our excitement level for the upcoming college football season (7:10). We go over what will be different about the show moving forward (12:40). OU released its first depth chart earlier today and begin at the top with Spencer Rattler (15:10). Our discussion shifts from Rattler to the H-Back position where we believe the Sooners are loaded (32:45). Charleston Rambo and Marvin Mims are at the Z receiver spot (38:30). Random Dak Prescott and Baker Mayfield digression (45:55). We go over the guys who are taking over CeeDee Lamb's old receiver spot (47:10). Will we know anything new about the appeals on the suspensions? So we complain about the NCAA for a while (54:35). We finish up with Obi Obialo at the Y spot(1:01:00). Are the running backs interesting to talk about? Well of course. Kennedy Brooks is gone, but the rest of the guys should be fine behind this offensive line (1:03:20). OU's gonna have a true freshman starting at LT (1:06:50). Over to the defense as we talk about this intriguing defensive line with Ronnie Perkins' availability in question and Jalen Redmond gone (1:14:10). More on Redmond's opt out plus more angst about the other conferences not playing this fall (1:19:00). We go to the linebackers (1:24:40). The OU secondary is in really good shape and we begin with Bookie talking about the aftermath of that LSU game plus Grant defends Bookie's play from 2019 (1:31:20). Tre Brown is the most experienced guy in the secondary and it sounds like Alex Grinch has seen a lot of improvement (1:39:20). It's the OU defense so of course we have to talk about takeaways (1:43:00). Grant asks Lee to give his opinion on Barry Switzer (1:47:50). Lincoln Riley tells us the standard hasn't changed at OU -- then the guys go over their expectations for the Sooners and the college football season (1:51:30). | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9

In the opening take, Lee feels bad for all the college football players who won't be playing this fall. Then Grant joins to discuss our excitement level for the upcoming college football season (7:10). We go over what will be different about the show moving forward (12:40). OU released its first depth chart earlier today and begin at the top with Spencer Rattler (15:10). Our discussion shifts from Rattler to the H-Back position where we believe the Sooners are loaded (32:45). Charleston Rambo and Marvin Mims are at the Z receiver spot (38:30). Random Dak Prescott and Baker Mayfield digression (45:55). We go over the guys who are taking over CeeDee Lamb's old receiver spot (47:10). Will we know anything new about the appeals on the suspensions? So we complain about the NCAA for a while (54:35). We finish up with Obi Obialo at the Y spot(1:01:00). Are the running backs interesting to talk about? Well of course. Kennedy Brooks is gone, but the rest of the guys should be fine behind this offensive line (1:03:20). OU's gonna have a true freshman starting at LT (1:06:50). Over to the defense as we talk about this intriguing defensive line with Ronnie Perkins' availability in question and Jalen Redmond gone (1:14:10). More on Redmond's opt out plus more angst about the other conferences not playing this fall (1:19:00). We go to the linebackers (1:24:40). The OU secondary is in really good shape and we begin with Bookie talking about the aftermath of that LSU game plus Grant defends Bookie's play from 2019 (1:31:20). Tre Brown is the most experienced guy in the secondary and it sounds like Alex Grinch has seen a lot of improvement (1:39:20). It's the OU defense so of course we have to talk about takeaways (1:43:00). Grant asks Lee to give his opinion on Barry Switzer (1:47:50). Lincoln Riley tells us the standard hasn't changed at OU -- then the guys go over their expectations for the Sooners and the college football season (1:51:30). | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9

In the opening take, Lee feels bad for all the college football players who won't be playing this fall. Then Grant joins to discuss our excitement level for the upcoming college football season (7:10). We go over what will be different about the show moving forward (12:40). OU released its first depth chart earlier today and begin at the top with Spencer Rattler (15:10). Our discussion shifts from Rattler to the H-Back position where we believe the Sooners are loaded (32:45). Charleston Rambo and Marvin Mims are at the Z receiver spot (38:30). Random Dak Prescott and Baker Mayfield digression (45:55). We go over the guys who are taking over CeeDee Lamb's old receiver spot (47:10). Will we know anything new about the appeals on the suspensions? So we complain about the NCAA for a while (54:35). We finish up with Obi Obialo at the Y spot(1:01:00). Are the running backs interesting to talk about? Well of course. Kennedy Brooks is gone, but the rest of the guys should be fine behind this offensive line (1:03:20). OU's gonna have a true freshman starting at LT (1:06:50). Over to the defense as we talk about this intriguing defensive line with Ronnie Perkins' availability in question and Jalen Redmond gone (1:14:10). More on Redmond's opt out plus more angst about the other conferences not playing this fall (1:19:00). We go to the linebackers (1:24:40). The OU secondary is in really good shape and we begin with Bookie talking about the aftermath of that LSU game plus Grant defends Bookie's play from 2019 (1:31:20). Tre Brown is the most experienced guy in the secondary and it sounds like Alex Grinch has seen a lot of improvement (1:39:20). It's the OU defense so of course we have to talk about takeaways (1:43:00). Grant asks Lee to give his opinion on Barry Switzer (1:47:50). Lincoln Riley tells us the standard hasn't changed at OU -- then the guys go over their expectations for the Sooners and the college football season (1:51:30). | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9

We continue our viewing of the 2013 OU-Notre Dame game beginning with the Irish starting the 3rd quarter with a bang and Grant talking about weddings during game days. Grant saw Kerry Cooks on the Notre Dame sidelines and Brady details his experience watching the OU-Georgia Rose Bowl. Also discussed are the squib kick and Jake Fromme (4:30). For some reason we talk about Dak Prescott and then Sam Bradford. Yep, we're all over the place (13:15). Blake Bell has to leave the game with a minor injury, so we talk about that time Baker Mayfield pretended to pull his hamstring against Ohio State in 2017 (15:20). Could Lincoln Riley have used Kyler Murray more in the Rose Bowl? That leads to a Baker vs. Kyler debate (16:10). Time for more Mike Stoops talk, which includes that horrible Army game from 2018 (27:55). Sterling Shepard makes a play (37:50). Grant figures out what was happening on this day in college football back in 2013 (41:00). Adrian Peterson is still playing football, but also doing local commercials. Speaking of AD makes Brady think back to the 2006 OU-Oregon game (43:00). We all decide that if we had the power to go back and change the 2008 OU-Florida game we would (49:00). OU beats Notre Dame and the guys provide their final thoughts (52:35). Grant has some thoughts on Brandon Everage before we wrap up this podcast (57:05). | YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqrN6xWharg&list=PLgT-IQCnl5OHOrA3rbpSrp1nFeVN0J4pl&index=4 | Credit: LASooner | YouTube game action time code (9:28-37:09), (47:12-1:12:39), (1:24:25-2:04:02), (2:21:39-end) | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9

We continue our viewing of the 2013 OU-Notre Dame game beginning with the Irish starting the 3rd quarter with a bang and Grant talking about weddings during game days. Grant saw Kerry Cooks on the Notre Dame sidelines and Brady details his experience watching the OU-Georgia Rose Bowl. Also discussed are the squib kick and Jake Fromme (4:30). For some reason we talk about Dak Prescott and then Sam Bradford. Yep, we're all over the place (13:15). Blake Bell has to leave the game with a minor injury, so we talk about that time Baker Mayfield pretended to pull his hamstring against Ohio State in 2017 (15:20). Could Lincoln Riley have used Kyler Murray more in the Rose Bowl? That leads to a Baker vs. Kyler debate (16:10). Time for more Mike Stoops talk, which includes that horrible Army game from 2018 (27:55). Sterling Shepard makes a play (37:50). Grant figures out what was happening on this day in college football back in 2013 (41:00). Adrian Peterson is still playing football, but also doing local commercials. Speaking of AD makes Brady think back to the 2006 OU-Oregon game (43:00). We all decide that if we had the power to go back and change the 2008 OU-Florida game we would (49:00). OU beats Notre Dame and the guys provide their final thoughts (52:35). Grant has some thoughts on Brandon Everage before we wrap up this podcast (57:05). | YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqrN6xWharg&list=PLgT-IQCnl5OHOrA3rbpSrp1nFeVN0J4pl&index=4 | Credit: LASooner | YouTube game action time code (9:28-37:09), (47:12-1:12:39), (1:24:25-2:04:02), (2:21:39-end) | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9

We continue our viewing of the 2013 OU-Notre Dame game beginning with the Irish starting the 3rd quarter with a bang and Grant talking about weddings during game days. Grant saw Kerry Cooks on the Notre Dame sidelines and Brady details his experience watching the OU-Georgia Rose Bowl. Also discussed are the squib kick and Jake Fromme (4:30). For some reason we talk about Dak Prescott and then Sam Bradford. Yep, we're all over the place (13:15). Blake Bell has to leave the game with a minor injury, so we talk about that time Baker Mayfield pretended to pull his hamstring against Ohio State in 2017 (15:20). Could Lincoln Riley have used Kyler Murray more in the Rose Bowl? That leads to a Baker vs. Kyler debate (16:10). Time for more Mike Stoops talk, which includes that horrible Army game from 2018 (27:55). Sterling Shepard makes a play (37:50). Grant figures out what was happening on this day in college football back in 2013 (41:00). Adrian Peterson is still playing football, but also doing local commercials. Speaking of AD makes Brady think back to the 2006 OU-Oregon game (43:00). We all decide that if we had the power to go back and change the 2008 OU-Florida game we would (49:00). OU beats Notre Dame and the guys provide their final thoughts (52:35). Grant has some thoughts on Brandon Everage before we wrap up this podcast (57:05). | YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqrN6xWharg&list=PLgT-IQCnl5OHOrA3rbpSrp1nFeVN0J4pl&index=4 | Credit: LASooner | YouTube game action time code (9:28-37:09), (47:12-1:12:39), (1:24:25-2:04:02), (2:21:39-end) | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9

We continue our viewing of the 2013 OU-Notre Dame game beginning with the Irish starting the 3rd quarter with a bang and Grant talking about weddings during game days. Grant saw Kerry Cooks on the Notre Dame sidelines and Brady details his experience watching the OU-Georgia Rose Bowl. Also discussed are the squib kick and Jake Fromme (4:30). For some reason we talk about Dak Prescott and then Sam Bradford. Yep, we're all over the place (13:15). Blake Bell has to leave the game with a minor injury, so we talk about that time Baker Mayfield pretended to pull his hamstring against Ohio State in 2017 (15:20). Could Lincoln Riley have used Kyler Murray more in the Rose Bowl? That leads to a Baker vs. Kyler debate (16:10). Time for more Mike Stoops talk, which includes that horrible Army game from 2018 (27:55). Sterling Shepard makes a play (37:50). Grant figures out what was happening on this day in college football back in 2013 (41:00). Adrian Peterson is still playing football, but also doing local commercials. Speaking of AD makes Brady think back to the 2006 OU-Oregon game (43:00). We all decide that if we had the power to go back and change the 2008 OU-Florida game we would (49:00). OU beats Notre Dame and the guys provide their final thoughts (52:35). Grant has some thoughts on Brandon Everage before we wrap up this podcast (57:05). | YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqrN6xWharg&list=PLgT-IQCnl5OHOrA3rbpSrp1nFeVN0J4pl&index=4 | Credit: LASooner | YouTube game action time code (9:28-37:09), (47:12-1:12:39), (1:24:25-2:04:02), (2:21:39-end) | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9

In the opening take, Lee gives some advice to a prominent ESPN personality. Then, Grant joins the show along with Brady Trantham of "The Franchise" and many OU and OKC Thunder podcasts to talk about how we are ripping him off with this podcast (6:10). Landry Jones comes up, so does the 2012 OU-Notre Dame game, which leads to James Harden being mentioned (10:00). We begin watching the 2013 OU-Notre Dame, which includes some early big plays by the defense (13:45). OU's offense comes out on the field for the first time and has no trouble moving down the field. This leads to a debate about Damien Williams' credentials for Super Bowl MVP (21:20). Lee wants to know if OU went on to win the National Championship this season (25:55)? Trevor Knight and Blake Bell talk (26:30). There's a lull in the game so let's talk about 2008 OU-Texas (32:45). This Notre Dame offense had a lot of future NFL players (34:40). Apparently OU has always had problems with backup quarterbacks (37:00). Brady talks a little about Mike Stoops and the OU defense (38:40). Brady figures out his favorite most obscure OU football player, which is De'Mond Parker (42:00). The second quarter begins with Brady discussing OU's history against Notre Dame (44:00). So, what's the proper way to count National Championships? That inevitably leads to us trying to fix the College Football Playoff (46:30). Brady goes back to the 2000 K-State game as he talks about his first memorable OU sports moment (1:01:00). Lee goes back to the Howard Schnellenberger era to describe his first OU memory (1:04:15). Grant used to be super excited about OU going under center, plus LaColtan Bester scores a TD to close out the first half (1:07:30) | YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqrN6xWharg&list=PLgT-IQCnl5OHOrA3rbpSrp1nFeVN0J4pl&index=4 | Credit: LASooner | YouTube game action time code (9:28-37:09), (47:12-1:12:39), (1:24:25-2:04:02), (2:21:39-end) | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9