West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast

In the opening take, Lee provides some shocking numbers that may make you rethink what you've seen so far from OU's defense. Then Grant joins to debate whether or not what we've seen from the Sooners' defense has been a mirage (4:45). Lee got a chance to ask Alex Grinch about OU's cornerbacks playing almost every single play up near the line of scrimmage so far this season (12:30). As for the safety position, Lee talked with Patrick Fields a bit Monday. You could tell Fields was disappointed with some plays vs UCLA and he'll use the film to get better (18:25). Depth at the safety positions needs to continue to develop. We also wonder what's happened to Robert Barnes (22:50)? Alex Grinch is a "TFL freak" (29:20). We've got a TJ Pledger injury update and Grant thinks it's pretty clear Marcus Major is a player they're looking to redshirt (30:35). Lee asked Lincoln Riley about what he's seen from the H-Back position (32:55). Upon review, yes the offensive line did well against UCLA (35:15). OU hasn't really played anybody yet this year -- at least according to a couple of strength of schedule rankings that are out there. Is this a concern (37:55)? The guys play a haphazard game where Lee gives his take on a team, and Grant tells him if he's right or wrong. We're not sure if it's good or not (43:30). Finally we make picks on Utah-USC, Michigan-Wisconsin, Auburn-A&M, OSU-Texas, and Notre Dame-Georgia (59:40). | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9

In the opening take, Grant tells us why Saturday's win over UCLA was the Sooners' best game of the year. Then Lee joins to hear Grant gloat about his college football gambling picks from this weekend (5:50). We toss it over to Lincoln Riley to give us his thoughts on OU's win plus we compare Jalen Hurts and Sam Ehlinger when it comes to running the ball (8:00). Did that game play out the way we thought it would for the Oklahoma defense (13:20)? OU's defensive front had a great game and we're obviously pumped for Jalen Redmond's progression (18:20). Alex Grinch is showing us that he has confidence in a lot of players and we're seeing signs that OU's depth in the first two levels of the defense is much better than we originally thought(23:00). Moving to the secondary where the depth doesn't look as strong -- outside of cornerback. Covering the TE proved to be difficult for the Sooners and it wasn't a good look for the safeties (29:05). Tre Brown gets his first career INT and the defense forces two more turnovers (35:35). We've got to talk about the UCLA chunk plays that were horrific callbacks to the Texas game at the Cotton Bowl last year (38:10). Lincoln Riley was pleased with the play of the offensive line -- and so were we (42:10). Lee says Saturday was Jalen Hurts' best game as a Sooner, and there was one particular play that showed he's developing as a QB and getting more and more comfortable in this offense (47:00). For the first time this year, Lee brings back "Film Time w/Lee" to break down CeeDee Lamb's touchdown catch (51:10). Time to touch on the running backs and the rest of the talented wide receivers (56:35). We finish up with "3-Word Reviews" as we mix in some random Big 12 talk as well. It's good stuff (59:35). | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9

In the opening take, Grant tells us why Saturday's win over UCLA was the Sooners' best game of the year. Then Lee joins to hear Grant gloat about his college football gambling picks from this weekend (5:50). We toss it over to Lincoln Riley to give us his thoughts on OU's win plus we compare Jalen Hurts and Sam Ehlinger when it comes to running the ball (8:00). Did that game play out the way we thought it would for the Oklahoma defense (13:20)? OU's defensive front had a great game and we're obviously pumped for Jalen Redmond's progression (18:20). Alex Grinch is showing us that he has confidence in a lot of players and we're seeing signs that OU's depth in the first two levels of the defense is much better than we originally thought(23:00). Moving to the secondary where the depth doesn't look as strong -- outside of cornerback. Covering the TE proved to be difficult for the Sooners and it wasn't a good look for the safeties (29:05). Tre Brown gets his first career INT and the defense forces two more turnovers (35:35). We've got to talk about the UCLA chunk plays that were horrific callbacks to the Texas game at the Cotton Bowl last year (38:10). Lincoln Riley was pleased with the play of the offensive line -- and so were we (42:10). Lee says Saturday was Jalen Hurts' best game as a Sooner, and there was one particular play that showed he's developing as a QB and getting more and more comfortable in this offense (47:00). For the first time this year, Lee brings back "Film Time w/Lee" to break down CeeDee Lamb's touchdown catch (51:10). Time to touch on the running backs and the rest of the talented wide receivers (56:35). We finish up with "3-Word Reviews" as we mix in some random Big 12 talk as well. It's good stuff (59:35). | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9

In the opening take, Grant tells us why Saturday's win over UCLA was the Sooners' best game of the year. Then Lee joins to hear Grant gloat about his college football gambling picks from this weekend (5:50). We toss it over to Lincoln Riley to give us his thoughts on OU's win plus we compare Jalen Hurts and Sam Ehlinger when it comes to running the ball (8:00). Did that game play out the way we thought it would for the Oklahoma defense (13:20)? OU's defensive front had a great game and we're obviously pumped for Jalen Redmond's progression (18:20). Alex Grinch is showing us that he has confidence in a lot of players and we're seeing signs that OU's depth in the first two levels of the defense is much better than we originally thought(23:00). Moving to the secondary where the depth doesn't look as strong -- outside of cornerback. Covering the TE proved to be difficult for the Sooners and it wasn't a good look for the safeties (29:05). Tre Brown gets his first career INT and the defense forces two more turnovers (35:35). We've got to talk about the UCLA chunk plays that were horrific callbacks to the Texas game at the Cotton Bowl last year (38:10). Lincoln Riley was pleased with the play of the offensive line -- and so were we (42:10). Lee says Saturday was Jalen Hurts' best game as a Sooner, and there was one particular play that showed he's developing as a QB and getting more and more comfortable in this offense (47:00). For the first time this year, Lee brings back "Film Time w/Lee" to break down CeeDee Lamb's touchdown catch (51:10). Time to touch on the running backs and the rest of the talented wide receivers (56:35). We finish up with "3-Word Reviews" as we mix in some random Big 12 talk as well. It's good stuff (59:35). | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9

In the opening take, Grant tells us why Saturday's win over UCLA was the Sooners' best game of the year. Then Lee joins to hear Grant gloat about his college football gambling picks from this weekend (5:50). We toss it over to Lincoln Riley to give us his thoughts on OU's win plus we compare Jalen Hurts and Sam Ehlinger when it comes to running the ball (8:00). Did that game play out the way we thought it would for the Oklahoma defense (13:20)? OU's defensive front had a great game and we're obviously pumped for Jalen Redmond's progression (18:20). Alex Grinch is showing us that he has confidence in a lot of players and we're seeing signs that OU's depth in the first two levels of the defense is much better than we originally thought(23:00). Moving to the secondary where the depth doesn't look as strong -- outside of cornerback. Covering the TE proved to be difficult for the Sooners and it wasn't a good look for the safeties (29:05). Tre Brown gets his first career INT and the defense forces two more turnovers (35:35). We've got to talk about the UCLA chunk plays that were horrific callbacks to the Texas game at the Cotton Bowl last year (38:10). Lincoln Riley was pleased with the play of the offensive line -- and so were we (42:10). Lee says Saturday was Jalen Hurts' best game as a Sooner, and there was one particular play that showed he's developing as a QB and getting more and more comfortable in this offense (47:00). For the first time this year, Lee brings back "Film Time w/Lee" to break down CeeDee Lamb's touchdown catch (51:10). Time to touch on the running backs and the rest of the talented wide receivers (56:35). We finish up with "3-Word Reviews" as we mix in some random Big 12 talk as well. It's good stuff (59:35). | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9

In the opening take, Lee looks back at the past in order to set the stage for Saturday's contest at UCLA. Then Grant joins as we both become concerned that football season is already coming to an end (4:00). We've got some Kenneth Mann and Marquis Hayes injury updates and what they mean for this week (5:45). Lee was in Norman Tuesday to see Bill Bedenbaugh say some harsh words about the state of the Sooners' offensive line (10:00). We begin previewing UCLA by highlighting the Bruins' ineptitude on offense. I mean, they're really bad (17:30). There's an awkward transition because of technical difficulties, but we get back to talking about UCLA's horrible offense beginning with what's up with Chip Kelly (20:10)? Here's what to expect from UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (31:15). Is South Dakota's offensive line better than UCLA (36:10)? UCLA has its starting RB in the lineup again, plus the Bruins have one random guy that scares Grant (38:30). Alex Grinch and Chip Kelly have a history (42:00). We try to go quick on OU's offense against UCLA's defense (43:25). We finish up the UCLA talk by saying what we *want* to see happen Saturday (49:00) followed by what *will happen* (53:25). Time to talk about Texas-LSU as Grant provides his Joe Burrow mea culpa and we try to figure out if Texas' defense is any good (58:00)? TCU at Purdue this week is somewhat intriguing (1:06:20). Grant tries to give away free money in the West Virginia-NC State game (1:08:30). We finish the show by picking Houston-Washington State, KSU-Miss State, Alabama-South Carolina, Iowa-Iowa State, and Stanford-UCF (1:09:15). | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9

In the opening take, Lee looks back at the past in order to set the stage for Saturday's contest at UCLA. Then Grant joins as we both become concerned that football season is already coming to an end (4:00). We've got some Kenneth Mann and Marquis Hayes injury updates and what they mean for this week (5:45). Lee was in Norman Tuesday to see Bill Bedenbaugh say some harsh words about the state of the Sooners' offensive line (10:00). We begin previewing UCLA by highlighting the Bruins' ineptitude on offense. I mean, they're really bad (17:30). There's an awkward transition because of technical difficulties, but we get back to talking about UCLA's horrible offense beginning with what's up with Chip Kelly (20:10)? Here's what to expect from UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (31:15). Is South Dakota's offensive line better than UCLA (36:10)? UCLA has its starting RB in the lineup again, plus the Bruins have one random guy that scares Grant (38:30). Alex Grinch and Chip Kelly have a history (42:00). We try to go quick on OU's offense against UCLA's defense (43:25). We finish up the UCLA talk by saying what we *want* to see happen Saturday (49:00) followed by what *will happen* (53:25). Time to talk about Texas-LSU as Grant provides his Joe Burrow mea culpa and we try to figure out if Texas' defense is any good (58:00)? TCU at Purdue this week is somewhat intriguing (1:06:20). Grant tries to give away free money in the West Virginia-NC State game (1:08:30). We finish the show by picking Houston-Washington State, KSU-Miss State, Alabama-South Carolina, Iowa-Iowa State, and Stanford-UCF (1:09:15). | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9

In the opening take, Lee looks back at the past in order to set the stage for Saturday's contest at UCLA. Then Grant joins as we both become concerned that football season is already coming to an end (4:00). We've got some Kenneth Mann and Marquis Hayes injury updates and what they mean for this week (5:45). Lee was in Norman Tuesday to see Bill Bedenbaugh say some harsh words about the state of the Sooners' offensive line (10:00). We begin previewing UCLA by highlighting the Bruins' ineptitude on offense. I mean, they're really bad (17:30). There's an awkward transition because of technical difficulties, but we get back to talking about UCLA's horrible offense beginning with what's up with Chip Kelly (20:10)? Here's what to expect from UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (31:15). Is South Dakota's offensive line better than UCLA (36:10)? UCLA has its starting RB in the lineup again, plus the Bruins have one random guy that scares Grant (38:30). Alex Grinch and Chip Kelly have a history (42:00). We try to go quick on OU's offense against UCLA's defense (43:25). We finish up the UCLA talk by saying what we *want* to see happen Saturday (49:00) followed by what *will happen* (53:25). Time to talk about Texas-LSU as Grant provides his Joe Burrow mea culpa and we try to figure out if Texas' defense is any good (58:00)? TCU at Purdue this week is somewhat intriguing (1:06:20). Grant tries to give away free money in the West Virginia-NC State game (1:08:30). We finish the show by picking Houston-Washington State, KSU-Miss State, Alabama-South Carolina, Iowa-Iowa State, and Stanford-UCF (1:09:15). | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9

In the opening take, Lee looks back at the past in order to set the stage for Saturday's contest at UCLA. Then Grant joins as we both become concerned that football season is already coming to an end (4:00). We've got some Kenneth Mann and Marquis Hayes injury updates and what they mean for this week (5:45). Lee was in Norman Tuesday to see Bill Bedenbaugh say some harsh words about the state of the Sooners' offensive line (10:00). We begin previewing UCLA by highlighting the Bruins' ineptitude on offense. I mean, they're really bad (17:30). There's an awkward transition because of technical difficulties, but we get back to talking about UCLA's horrible offense beginning with what's up with Chip Kelly (20:10)? Here's what to expect from UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (31:15). Is South Dakota's offensive line better than UCLA (36:10)? UCLA has its starting RB in the lineup again, plus the Bruins have one random guy that scares Grant (38:30). Alex Grinch and Chip Kelly have a history (42:00). We try to go quick on OU's offense against UCLA's defense (43:25). We finish up the UCLA talk by saying what we *want* to see happen Saturday (49:00) followed by what *will happen* (53:25). Time to talk about Texas-LSU as Grant provides his Joe Burrow mea culpa and we try to figure out if Texas' defense is any good (58:00)? TCU at Purdue this week is somewhat intriguing (1:06:20). Grant tries to give away free money in the West Virginia-NC State game (1:08:30). We finish the show by picking Houston-Washington State, KSU-Miss State, Alabama-South Carolina, Iowa-Iowa State, and Stanford-UCF (1:09:15). | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9

In the opening take, Grant explains why he was underwhelmed by OU's performance Saturday night against South Dakota. Then Lee joins to quickly point out which offensive player stood out most in the win (5:00)? Is Jalen Hurts a robot sent from the future to win the Sooners a national championship (6:40)? Lincoln Riley gives his thoughts on Hurts' Saturday performance and Lee saw a play that provides further evidence that Hurts still has a lot of room to grow as a passer (8:50). Marquis Hays was out Saturday, which meant RJ Proctor started at LG and Erik Swenson started at LT. Grant is pretty worried about the left side of the OL (17:00). What about all those penalties (18:50)? We talk about CeeDee Lamb and what the other talented skill position players showed us vs South Dakota (19:45). Lee thinks is clear Spencer Rattler is a better player than Tanner Mordecai, although both QBs played well Saturday (24:00). Alex Grinch was supremely pleased to see some turnovers against South Dakota (28:00). Brendan Radley-Hiles got the first takeaway of the year for OU (31:45). Lee pushes back on Grant's contention that OU's defense took a step back Saturday night -- although Lee did see one thing from the secondary that may become an issue this year (35:50). Are turnovers lucky? Alex Grinch doesn't think so, but Grant thinks fumbles are totally luck based (43:20). Where was Kenneth Murray (47:35)? Grant acknowledges that OU's defense mostly played well, but he's been burned way too many times to give the defense the benefit of the doubt right now (49:55) and we make sure to mention Jaden Davis' nice game as we head out the door (50:50). | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9