West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast

In the opening take, Grant tells you what kind of opportunity this OU team has this weekend when they play at Kansas State. Then Lee joins to go over the news and notes of the week beginning with the loss of Jon-Michael Terry (5:30). Remember Caleb Kelly? What if he gets healthy and comes back to play at some point down the stretch (11:50)? Lee's giddy over the offensive line and its potential (17:50). Alex Grinch as a head coach? That was a thing this week and Lee goes over why he doesn't think Lincoln Riley is leaving Norman anytime soon (21:40). How has our thoughts on K-State evolved throughout the season (32:05)? K-State's offense has a lot of pro-style principles that has not produced a lot of big numbers (36:05). Skylar Thompson is a decent threat with his legs, but he's not the best thrower of the football (38:05). Lee's very interested to see how OU's defensive line plays against this K-State offense (41:00) and Grant points out that K-State's offense has not fared well in the Big 12, plus we go over some of the Wildcat players you should know (42:10). Do we have the right yet to expect OU's defense to have a lot of success against offenses like this (48:25)? Is this the best defense OU will have seen so far (50:40)? K-State's defensive line could pose a sneaky threat to OU's offensive line (56:00). Keep an eye out for K-State's defensive coordinator Scottie Hazelton (58:30). Nobody on K-State's defense is having an eye-popping statistical season (1:00:45). Based on what we've seen from the tape, this could be a big game for OU's outside WRs, plus K-State has had issues with running quarterbacks (1:02:15). Grant goes first as he tells us what he *wants* to see happen Saturday (1:05:20) followed by what Lee wants to see (1:08:55). Please allow Lee to talk you through what *will happen* when OU plays K-State (1:13:15), then Grant gives you his take (1:17:15). K-State's most important defensive stat is something we totally forgot to mention earlier (1:18:20). We save a lot of our Big 12 talk for the picks section, which happens now as we admit that we've been pretty bad recently against the spread. Games this week: Wisconsin-Ohio State, Auburn-LSU, OSU-Iowa State, Texas-TCU, Notre Dame-Michigan. Also forgive Lee's random rant about the Bears at the beginning (1:20:55). | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9

In the opening take, Lee saw something Saturday from OU's defense that is clear evidence of the secondaries improvement from 2018 to now. Then Grant joins to talk about how close the guys were to correctly predicting the final score of OU-WVU (5:35). We hear from Kenneth Murray on why OU did not have a "Texas hangover", Murray has become a much better soundbite this season, and remember when the defense kept saying it was "close" in 2018 (8:00)? Grant continues to be really impressed with the development of OU's safeties (16:55). Grant hopes this coaching staff can stay together for a little while because WVU didn't do much offensively and it was because OU's defense (21:40). No sacks vs WVU, but OU keeps creating a lot of havoc (23:20). The Sooners now have a top 30 defense (25:20). No takeaways for the third straight game. Let's hear what Alex Grinch has to say about that (27:00). A couple of young guys played well at the Rush LB spot (30:25). WVU couldn't do anything on the ground (32:30). Jalen Hurts was great, despite dealing with a finger/hand injury all week (33:35). Is Hurts still a one read, then run player? Lincoln Riley has a good explanation of what he's seen from Hurts so far (37:30). Hurts says nobody knows what the offense's ceiling is yet (44:05). Do we need to clarify what Grant means when he talks about Adrian Ealy's injury conspiracy theory (45:05)? What is Trey Sermon's role now (46:55)? Grant wants to quickly compare Spencer Sanders to Trevor Knight (52:40). We don't really care to talk about the Sooner Schooner falling, so let's just get into all of your "3-word reviews" (53:50). | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9

In the opening take, Lee saw something Saturday from OU's defense that is clear evidence of the secondaries improvement from 2018 to now. Then Grant joins to talk about how close the guys were to correctly predicting the final score of OU-WVU (5:35). We hear from Kenneth Murray on why OU did not have a "Texas hangover", Murray has become a much better soundbite this season, and remember when the defense kept saying it was "close" in 2018 (8:00)? Grant continues to be really impressed with the development of OU's safeties (16:55). Grant hopes this coaching staff can stay together for a little while because WVU didn't do much offensively and it was because OU's defense (21:40). No sacks vs WVU, but OU keeps creating a lot of havoc (23:20). The Sooners now have a top 30 defense (25:20). No takeaways for the third straight game. Let's hear what Alex Grinch has to say about that (27:00). A couple of young guys played well at the Rush LB spot (30:25). WVU couldn't do anything on the ground (32:30). Jalen Hurts was great, despite dealing with a finger/hand injury all week (33:35). Is Hurts still a one read, then run player? Lincoln Riley has a good explanation of what he's seen from Hurts so far (37:30). Hurts says nobody knows what the offense's ceiling is yet (44:05). Do we need to clarify what Grant means when he talks about Adrian Ealy's injury conspiracy theory (45:05)? What is Trey Sermon's role now (46:55)? Grant wants to quickly compare Spencer Sanders to Trevor Knight (52:40). We don't really care to talk about the Sooner Schooner falling, so let's just get into all of your "3-word reviews" (53:50). | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9

In the opening take, Lee saw something Saturday from OU's defense that is clear evidence of the secondaries improvement from 2018 to now. Then Grant joins to talk about how close the guys were to correctly predicting the final score of OU-WVU (5:35). We hear from Kenneth Murray on why OU did not have a "Texas hangover", Murray has become a much better soundbite this season, and remember when the defense kept saying it was "close" in 2018 (8:00)? Grant continues to be really impressed with the development of OU's safeties (16:55). Grant hopes this coaching staff can stay together for a little while because WVU didn't do much offensively and it was because OU's defense (21:40). No sacks vs WVU, but OU keeps creating a lot of havoc (23:20). The Sooners now have a top 30 defense (25:20). No takeaways for the third straight game. Let's hear what Alex Grinch has to say about that (27:00). A couple of young guys played well at the Rush LB spot (30:25). WVU couldn't do anything on the ground (32:30). Jalen Hurts was great, despite dealing with a finger/hand injury all week (33:35). Is Hurts still a one read, then run player? Lincoln Riley has a good explanation of what he's seen from Hurts so far (37:30). Hurts says nobody knows what the offense's ceiling is yet (44:05). Do we need to clarify what Grant means when he talks about Adrian Ealy's injury conspiracy theory (45:05)? What is Trey Sermon's role now (46:55)? Grant wants to quickly compare Spencer Sanders to Trevor Knight (52:40). We don't really care to talk about the Sooner Schooner falling, so let's just get into all of your "3-word reviews" (53:50). | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9

In the opening take, Lee saw something Saturday from OU's defense that is clear evidence of the secondaries improvement from 2018 to now. Then Grant joins to talk about how close the guys were to correctly predicting the final score of OU-WVU (5:35). We hear from Kenneth Murray on why OU did not have a "Texas hangover", Murray has become a much better soundbite this season, and remember when the defense kept saying it was "close" in 2018 (8:00)? Grant continues to be really impressed with the development of OU's safeties (16:55). Grant hopes this coaching staff can stay together for a little while because WVU didn't do much offensively and it was because OU's defense (21:40). No sacks vs WVU, but OU keeps creating a lot of havoc (23:20). The Sooners now have a top 30 defense (25:20). No takeaways for the third straight game. Let's hear what Alex Grinch has to say about that (27:00). A couple of young guys played well at the Rush LB spot (30:25). WVU couldn't do anything on the ground (32:30). Jalen Hurts was great, despite dealing with a finger/hand injury all week (33:35). Is Hurts still a one read, then run player? Lincoln Riley has a good explanation of what he's seen from Hurts so far (37:30). Hurts says nobody knows what the offense's ceiling is yet (44:05). Do we need to clarify what Grant means when he talks about Adrian Ealy's injury conspiracy theory (45:05)? What is Trey Sermon's role now (46:55)? Grant wants to quickly compare Spencer Sanders to Trevor Knight (52:40). We don't really care to talk about the Sooner Schooner falling, so let's just get into all of your "3-word reviews" (53:50). | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9

In the opening take, Grant explains that like it or not -- OU's defense now has expectations. Then Lee joins immediately as we discuss the news that Austin Kendall is going to start Saturday against the Sooners before discussing the eery similarities between this game and the 2017 home game vs. Iowa State (2:00). We go through some offensive news and notes of the week including Grant Calcaterra's status, Adrian Ealy and Erik Swenson looking good, Trey Sermon's role vs. Texas (7:00). Defensive news and notes include Roy Manning's impact on the corners, the lack of takeaways, Lincoln Riley not overreacting to defensive success, Lee's stupid theory about the defense that's not really a theory, and an update on Robert Barnes (11:40). Lee was dead wrong about Robert Barnes, but at least both guys were at the forefront of the Neville Gallimore is going to be good train (21:55). We talk about Jalen Hurts' press conference style and his bandaged throwing hand (23:45). Lee's not concerned about a let down game anymore because Jalen Hurts probably won't let OU take WVU lightly (26:15). Grant thought it was funny that Hurts wasn't paying attention to Mike Defee (28:35). We get into West Virginia's offense against OU's defense as Lee gives his initial thoughts (30:00). Grant's got some interesting numbers that suggest WVU's defense is pretty bad (33:05). Grant goes over some of the WVU players that OU may or not be concerned about and Lee points out that WVU's secondary may be in trouble Saturday (37:55). Flipping it to WVU's offense where Lee doesn't really know what he's talking about, so Grant jumps in and crushes the Mountaineers. At least Lee has a play or two he saw that could showcase OU's defense (41:40). We field some of your questions and comments from Facebook about the defense. You all want to see more havoc, and some are concerned about a Red River hangover (46:30). Lee says what he *wants to see* this Saturday (53:20) followed by what Grant wants to see (56:45). Thinking of laying the 33.5 points? Well, the guys tell you what *will happen* when OU plays WVU (59:40). Grant thinks this is a lost season for Baker Mayfiled and Lee's got some fashion advice for Freddie Kitchens (1:02:40). We don't have a lot to say about the Big 12 slate this week, so let's pick some games! Florida-South Carolina, Oregon-Washington, Baylor-OSU, Arizona State-Utah, and Michigan-Penn State (1:05:55). | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9

In the opening take, Grant explains that like it or not -- OU's defense now has expectations. Then Lee joins immediately as we discuss the news that Austin Kendall is going to start Saturday against the Sooners before discussing the eery similarities between this game and the 2017 home game vs. Iowa State (2:00). We go through some offensive news and notes of the week including Grant Calcaterra's status, Adrian Ealy and Erik Swenson looking good, Trey Sermon's role vs. Texas (7:00). Defensive news and notes include Roy Manning's impact on the corners, the lack of takeaways, Lincoln Riley not overreacting to defensive success, Lee's stupid theory about the defense that's not really a theory, and an update on Robert Barnes (11:40). Lee was dead wrong about Robert Barnes, but at least both guys were at the forefront of the Neville Gallimore is going to be good train (21:55). We talk about Jalen Hurts' press conference style and his bandaged throwing hand (23:45). Lee's not concerned about a let down game anymore because Jalen Hurts probably won't let OU take WVU lightly (26:15). Grant thought it was funny that Hurts wasn't paying attention to Mike Defee (28:35). We get into West Virginia's offense against OU's defense as Lee gives his initial thoughts (30:00). Grant's got some interesting numbers that suggest WVU's defense is pretty bad (33:05). Grant goes over some of the WVU players that OU may or not be concerned about and Lee points out that WVU's secondary may be in trouble Saturday (37:55). Flipping it to WVU's offense where Lee doesn't really know what he's talking about, so Grant jumps in and crushes the Mountaineers. At least Lee has a play or two he saw that could showcase OU's defense (41:40). We field some of your questions and comments from Facebook about the defense. You all want to see more havoc, and some are concerned about a Red River hangover (46:30). Lee says what he *wants to see* this Saturday (53:20) followed by what Grant wants to see (56:45). Thinking of laying the 33.5 points? Well, the guys tell you what *will happen* when OU plays WVU (59:40). Grant thinks this is a lost season for Baker Mayfiled and Lee's got some fashion advice for Freddie Kitchens (1:02:40). We don't have a lot to say about the Big 12 slate this week, so let's pick some games! Florida-South Carolina, Oregon-Washington, Baylor-OSU, Arizona State-Utah, and Michigan-Penn State (1:05:55). | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9

In the opening take, Grant explains that like it or not -- OU's defense now has expectations. Then Lee joins immediately as we discuss the news that Austin Kendall is going to start Saturday against the Sooners before discussing the eery similarities between this game and the 2017 home game vs. Iowa State (2:00). We go through some offensive news and notes of the week including Grant Calcaterra's status, Adrian Ealy and Erik Swenson looking good, Trey Sermon's role vs. Texas (7:00). Defensive news and notes include Roy Manning's impact on the corners, the lack of takeaways, Lincoln Riley not overreacting to defensive success, Lee's stupid theory about the defense that's not really a theory, and an update on Robert Barnes (11:40). Lee was dead wrong about Robert Barnes, but at least both guys were at the forefront of the Neville Gallimore is going to be good train (21:55). We talk about Jalen Hurts' press conference style and his bandaged throwing hand (23:45). Lee's not concerned about a let down game anymore because Jalen Hurts probably won't let OU take WVU lightly (26:15). Grant thought it was funny that Hurts wasn't paying attention to Mike Defee (28:35). We get into West Virginia's offense against OU's defense as Lee gives his initial thoughts (30:00). Grant's got some interesting numbers that suggest WVU's defense is pretty bad (33:05). Grant goes over some of the WVU players that OU may or not be concerned about and Lee points out that WVU's secondary may be in trouble Saturday (37:55). Flipping it to WVU's offense where Lee doesn't really know what he's talking about, so Grant jumps in and crushes the Mountaineers. At least Lee has a play or two he saw that could showcase OU's defense (41:40). We field some of your questions and comments from Facebook about the defense. You all want to see more havoc, and some are concerned about a Red River hangover (46:30). Lee says what he *wants to see* this Saturday (53:20) followed by what Grant wants to see (56:45). Thinking of laying the 33.5 points? Well, the guys tell you what *will happen* when OU plays WVU (59:40). Grant thinks this is a lost season for Baker Mayfiled and Lee's got some fashion advice for Freddie Kitchens (1:02:40). We don't have a lot to say about the Big 12 slate this week, so let's pick some games! Florida-South Carolina, Oregon-Washington, Baylor-OSU, Arizona State-Utah, and Michigan-Penn State (1:05:55). | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9

In the opening take, Grant explains that like it or not -- OU's defense now has expectations. Then Lee joins immediately as we discuss the news that Austin Kendall is going to start Saturday against the Sooners before discussing the eery similarities between this game and the 2017 home game vs. Iowa State (2:00). We go through some offensive news and notes of the week including Grant Calcaterra's status, Adrian Ealy and Erik Swenson looking good, Trey Sermon's role vs. Texas (7:00). Defensive news and notes include Roy Manning's impact on the corners, the lack of takeaways, Lincoln Riley not overreacting to defensive success, Lee's stupid theory about the defense that's not really a theory, and an update on Robert Barnes (11:40). Lee was dead wrong about Robert Barnes, but at least both guys were at the forefront of the Neville Gallimore is going to be good train (21:55). We talk about Jalen Hurts' press conference style and his bandaged throwing hand (23:45). Lee's not concerned about a let down game anymore because Jalen Hurts probably won't let OU take WVU lightly (26:15). Grant thought it was funny that Hurts wasn't paying attention to Mike Defee (28:35). We get into West Virginia's offense against OU's defense as Lee gives his initial thoughts (30:00). Grant's got some interesting numbers that suggest WVU's defense is pretty bad (33:05). Grant goes over some of the WVU players that OU may or not be concerned about and Lee points out that WVU's secondary may be in trouble Saturday (37:55). Flipping it to WVU's offense where Lee doesn't really know what he's talking about, so Grant jumps in and crushes the Mountaineers. At least Lee has a play or two he saw that could showcase OU's defense (41:40). We field some of your questions and comments from Facebook about the defense. You all want to see more havoc, and some are concerned about a Red River hangover (46:30). Lee says what he *wants to see* this Saturday (53:20) followed by what Grant wants to see (56:45). Thinking of laying the 33.5 points? Well, the guys tell you what *will happen* when OU plays WVU (59:40). Grant thinks this is a lost season for Baker Mayfiled and Lee's got some fashion advice for Freddie Kitchens (1:02:40). We don't have a lot to say about the Big 12 slate this week, so let's pick some games! Florida-South Carolina, Oregon-Washington, Baylor-OSU, Arizona State-Utah, and Michigan-Penn State (1:05:55). | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9

In the opening take, Lee compares and contrasts the past two editions of the "Red River Showdown". Then Grant joins to talk about how impressed he was with OU's defense (5:25). OU's defense was incredibly prepared and it showed, plus Brendan Radley-Hiles played one of his better games as a Sooner (10:30). Instead of using a SAM backer rotating with a Nickel, Alex Grinch decided to use a lot of Dime with Jaden Davis (14:30). We hoped the safeties would play well -- and they did (16:35). Switching over to the linebackers, which means we're going to praise Kenneth Murray for a while (21:00). Did you know it's been 18 years since a Texas kicker missed a FG in this game? And Grant says Texas got every single break in that game (25:35). We finish up Kenneth Murray talk with one more amazing play (30:45). How good was the defensive line? Six sacks from that group and it sucks to be Samuel Cosmi today (32:00). Is that what best case scenario "Speed D" defense looks like? And then we point out some other individual plays on defense (36:40). Lee noticed something on special teams that we hope is something that continues (40:10) and we give our final thoughts on the defense (41:50). Over to the offense where we can't say enough positive things about CeeDee Lamb (42:40). So... that was a weird game for the offense, right? It looked like Lincoln Riley was protecting Jalen Hurts with the play calls (48:55). Trey Sermon didn't get a carry. It was all Kennedy Brooks with a little Stevenson and Pledger (54:30). Grant thinks OU should have ran the ball more (57:15). Adrian Ealy and Erik Swenson both started and played the entire game (1:00:45). Grant Calcaterra was in street clothes, and so was Robert Barnes (1:04:15). So, Georgia lost to South Carolina. Plus some other interesting results from the weekend (1:05:55). Finally, we read through your "3-word reviews" (1:13:05). | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9