West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast

In the opening take, Lee explains his current mindset when assessing OU's defense. Then the guys briefly touch on what's been a pretty negative week (5:00) before jumping back to maybe the most overrated "iconic play" in football history (6:20). The Sooners scrimmaged for the first time this week, and Grant thinks the defense may be in trouble (8:00). Caleb Kelly has reportedly torn his ACL and Grant is bummed out (12:15). Does this injury make it easy to predict who'll play the inside LB roles this Fall (17:00)? New ILB coach Brian Odom is trying to make it clear what's expected out of linebackers at OU (19:00). Jordan Kelley also sustained a bad injury (22:00), and LaRon Stokes got pretty high praise from Lincoln Riley this week (23:40). Alex Grinch reiterated that he thinks Neville Gallimore can be elite (25:20). Grinch says a pair of inexperienced players would be the starting safeties if OU played a game tomorrow (27:30). Grinch tells us who's been playing Nickel, which has Grant pretty confused (31:15). Lee got a chance to ask Grinch what kind of player he looks for at the Nickel position? And Grant provides his solution for the Nickel spot (36:20). Grinch had a good news/bad news assessment of Tre Brown's performance so far (40:45). We get to the bottom of what Tre Brown thinks being a "physical" corner means (44:05). OU's defensive players do their best to stay out of the sand pit at 5am (46:15) and candy bars are popular at practice (48:20). The secondary was terrible last year and it sounds like they're reminded of that constantly (54:05). Lee asked Riley about Jalen Hurts' ability as a runner (57:45). OU's offensive line may be young and inexperienced, but it sounds like they're nasty (1:03:05). Jadon Haselwood was in a boot on Monday, but it sounds like he's fine. Plus all the young 5-star WRs are getting rave reviews (1:09:50). Charleston Rambo is really fast, and the guys try to figure out what Tre Brown was trying to say (1:11:40). It's safe to say everybody is pumped about the H-Back position (1:13:20). Grant REALLY wants to talk about the perceived QB battle (1:17:25). Hey, we know who's competing to replace Austin Seibert (1:24:55). | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9

In the opening take, Lee explains his current mindset when assessing OU's defense. Then the guys briefly touch on what's been a pretty negative week (5:00) before jumping back to maybe the most overrated "iconic play" in football history (6:20). The Sooners scrimmaged for the first time this week, and Grant thinks the defense may be in trouble (8:00). Caleb Kelly has reportedly torn his ACL and Grant is bummed out (12:15). Does this injury make it easy to predict who'll play the inside LB roles this Fall (17:00)? New ILB coach Brian Odom is trying to make it clear what's expected out of linebackers at OU (19:00). Jordan Kelley also sustained a bad injury (22:00), and LaRon Stokes got pretty high praise from Lincoln Riley this week (23:40). Alex Grinch reiterated that he thinks Neville Gallimore can be elite (25:20). Grinch says a pair of inexperienced players would be the starting safeties if OU played a game tomorrow (27:30). Grinch tells us who's been playing Nickel, which has Grant pretty confused (31:15). Lee got a chance to ask Grinch what kind of player he looks for at the Nickel position? And Grant provides his solution for the Nickel spot (36:20). Grinch had a good news/bad news assessment of Tre Brown's performance so far (40:45). We get to the bottom of what Tre Brown thinks being a "physical" corner means (44:05). OU's defensive players do their best to stay out of the sand pit at 5am (46:15) and candy bars are popular at practice (48:20). The secondary was terrible last year and it sounds like they're reminded of that constantly (54:05). Lee asked Riley about Jalen Hurts' ability as a runner (57:45). OU's offensive line may be young and inexperienced, but it sounds like they're nasty (1:03:05). Jadon Haselwood was in a boot on Monday, but it sounds like he's fine. Plus all the young 5-star WRs are getting rave reviews (1:09:50). Charleston Rambo is really fast, and the guys try to figure out what Tre Brown was trying to say (1:11:40). It's safe to say everybody is pumped about the H-Back position (1:13:20). Grant REALLY wants to talk about the perceived QB battle (1:17:25). Hey, we know who's competing to replace Austin Seibert (1:24:55). | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9

In the opening take, Grant shares a special OU football moment that he'll never forget. Then Lee joins to provide some more details from OU-Texas 2001. Jalen Hurts talked to the media for the first time as a Sooner and he's grown quite a bit over his time at Alabama and now OU (9:00). Hurts said something that might make him the perfect candidate to replace back-to-back Heisman winners (13:15). Hurts wants to do everything he can to lead this team (20:30). Remember that video of Hurts squatting a million pounds (25:45)? Lee noticed a throwaway line Hurts used during the presser that seemed kind of strange (28:10). Alex Grinch says the defense is a little bit ahead of schedule, but he'd like to see a little more plays made out there (30:00). Grinch and Manning apparently have more swag than Justin Broiles (36:00). Nobody on defense has switched positions since the last time we talked to Grinch, but we're more intrigued by the revelation that OU's number are down in the secondary (40:00). Grinch says something about Neville Gallimore that gets Grant excited (48:05). Let's listen to Grinch explain in painstaking detail why playing inside linebacker is the most difficult position to play in college football (50:10). A little bit on DaShaun White (53:15). Lee knows his next question for Alex Grinch (55:00). Last year at this time everybody was picking apart Baker Mayfield, while this year it seems like a foregone conclusion Kyler Murray is going No. 1 (56:40). You must really enjoy our thoughts on things if you've stuck around long enough to hear our takes on the OU basketball team (1:03:00). You must REALLY, REALLY enjoy our thoughts if you've listened long enough to get Grant's take on Zion Williamson (1:09:30). | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9

In the opening take, Grant shares a special OU football moment that he'll never forget. Then Lee joins to provide some more details from OU-Texas 2001. Jalen Hurts talked to the media for the first time as a Sooner and he's grown quite a bit over his time at Alabama and now OU (9:00). Hurts said something that might make him the perfect candidate to replace back-to-back Heisman winners (13:15). Hurts wants to do everything he can to lead this team (20:30). Remember that video of Hurts squatting a million pounds (25:45)? Lee noticed a throwaway line Hurts used during the presser that seemed kind of strange (28:10). Alex Grinch says the defense is a little bit ahead of schedule, but he'd like to see a little more plays made out there (30:00). Grinch and Manning apparently have more swag than Justin Broiles (36:00). Nobody on defense has switched positions since the last time we talked to Grinch, but we're more intrigued by the revelation that OU's number are down in the secondary (40:00). Grinch says something about Neville Gallimore that gets Grant excited (48:05). Let's listen to Grinch explain in painstaking detail why playing inside linebacker is the most difficult position to play in college football (50:10). A little bit on DaShaun White (53:15). Lee knows his next question for Alex Grinch (55:00). Last year at this time everybody was picking apart Baker Mayfield, while this year it seems like a foregone conclusion Kyler Murray is going No. 1 (56:40). You must really enjoy our thoughts on things if you've stuck around long enough to hear our takes on the OU basketball team (1:03:00). You must REALLY, REALLY enjoy our thoughts if you've listened long enough to get Grant's take on Zion Williamson (1:09:30). | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9

In the opening take, Grant shares a special OU football moment that he'll never forget. Then Lee joins to provide some more details from OU-Texas 2001. Jalen Hurts talked to the media for the first time as a Sooner and he's grown quite a bit over his time at Alabama and now OU (9:00). Hurts said something that might make him the perfect candidate to replace back-to-back Heisman winners (13:15). Hurts wants to do everything he can to lead this team (20:30). Remember that video of Hurts squatting a million pounds (25:45)? Lee noticed a throwaway line Hurts used during the presser that seemed kind of strange (28:10). Alex Grinch says the defense is a little bit ahead of schedule, but he'd like to see a little more plays made out there (30:00). Grinch and Manning apparently have more swag than Justin Broiles (36:00). Nobody on defense has switched positions since the last time we talked to Grinch, but we're more intrigued by the revelation that OU's number are down in the secondary (40:00). Grinch says something about Neville Gallimore that gets Grant excited (48:05). Let's listen to Grinch explain in painstaking detail why playing inside linebacker is the most difficult position to play in college football (50:10). A little bit on DaShaun White (53:15). Lee knows his next question for Alex Grinch (55:00). Last year at this time everybody was picking apart Baker Mayfield, while this year it seems like a foregone conclusion Kyler Murray is going No. 1 (56:40). You must really enjoy our thoughts on things if you've stuck around long enough to hear our takes on the OU basketball team (1:03:00). You must REALLY, REALLY enjoy our thoughts if you've listened long enough to get Grant's take on Zion Williamson (1:09:30). | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9

In the opening take, Grant shares a special OU football moment that he'll never forget. Then Lee joins to provide some more details from OU-Texas 2001. Jalen Hurts talked to the media for the first time as a Sooner and he's grown quite a bit over his time at Alabama and now OU (9:00). Hurts said something that might make him the perfect candidate to replace back-to-back Heisman winners (13:15). Hurts wants to do everything he can to lead this team (20:30). Remember that video of Hurts squatting a million pounds (25:45)? Lee noticed a throwaway line Hurts used during the presser that seemed kind of strange (28:10). Alex Grinch says the defense is a little bit ahead of schedule, but he'd like to see a little more plays made out there (30:00). Grinch and Manning apparently have more swag than Justin Broiles (36:00). Nobody on defense has switched positions since the last time we talked to Grinch, but we're more intrigued by the revelation that OU's number are down in the secondary (40:00). Grinch says something about Neville Gallimore that gets Grant excited (48:05). Let's listen to Grinch explain in painstaking detail why playing inside linebacker is the most difficult position to play in college football (50:10). A little bit on DaShaun White (53:15). Lee knows his next question for Alex Grinch (55:00). Last year at this time everybody was picking apart Baker Mayfield, while this year it seems like a foregone conclusion Kyler Murray is going No. 1 (56:40). You must really enjoy our thoughts on things if you've stuck around long enough to hear our takes on the OU basketball team (1:03:00). You must REALLY, REALLY enjoy our thoughts if you've listened long enough to get Grant's take on Zion Williamson (1:09:30). | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9

In the opening take, Lee takes a look at the Sooners' 2019 win total. Then Grant joins to talk about why the experts are so high on OU's chances in 2019 (6:30). The offensive line is all over the place right now and we've found out who's playing Center in Creed Humprhey's absence (9:40). What's the first team offensive line look like right now, and also what could it look like this fall (15:40)? Brayden Willis vs. Jeremiah Hall will be a fun H-Back competition (24:35). James Hale has some insight on who's the leading candidates for the Nickelback position. Lee's changing his tune in regards to one player, and Grant frankly doesn't like what he's hearing about this position (27:45). We shift to Pro Day where Curtis Bolton and Amani Bledsoe had nice days (38:20). Marquise Brown talked at Pro Day and we learned a little more about his injury and his NFL Draft plans (42:50). Rodney Anderson has an interesting theory about the chances of him getting injured in the future (48:00). Cody Ford's didn't improve his bench press reps much from the Combine, does that even matter (52:20)? What's the deal with Kyler Murray conspiracy theories, and it'd be a disappointment at this stage if he's not the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft (54:20). Miami QB Tate Martell has been granted immediate eligibility for 2019, is college football "free agency" a thing now (1:01:20)? Finally, we discuss the Browns trading for Odell Beckham Jr. Lee is quite optimistic about the entire thing, while Grant is slightly more pessimistic when it comes to the move (1:11:40). | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9

In the opening take, Lee takes a look at the Sooners' 2019 win total. Then Grant joins to talk about why the experts are so high on OU's chances in 2019 (6:30). The offensive line is all over the place right now and we've found out who's playing Center in Creed Humprhey's absence (9:40). What's the first team offensive line look like right now, and also what could it look like this fall (15:40)? Brayden Willis vs. Jeremiah Hall will be a fun H-Back competition (24:35). James Hale has some insight on who's the leading candidates for the Nickelback position. Lee's changing his tune in regards to one player, and Grant frankly doesn't like what he's hearing about this position (27:45). We shift to Pro Day where Curtis Bolton and Amani Bledsoe had nice days (38:20). Marquise Brown talked at Pro Day and we learned a little more about his injury and his NFL Draft plans (42:50). Rodney Anderson has an interesting theory about the chances of him getting injured in the future (48:00). Cody Ford's didn't improve his bench press reps much from the Combine, does that even matter (52:20)? What's the deal with Kyler Murray conspiracy theories, and it'd be a disappointment at this stage if he's not the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft (54:20). Miami QB Tate Martell has been granted immediate eligibility for 2019, is college football "free agency" a thing now (1:01:20)? Finally, we discuss the Browns trading for Odell Beckham Jr. Lee is quite optimistic about the entire thing, while Grant is slightly more pessimistic when it comes to the move (1:11:40). | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9

In the opening take, Lee takes a look at the Sooners' 2019 win total. Then Grant joins to talk about why the experts are so high on OU's chances in 2019 (6:30). The offensive line is all over the place right now and we've found out who's playing Center in Creed Humprhey's absence (9:40). What's the first team offensive line look like right now, and also what could it look like this fall (15:40)? Brayden Willis vs. Jeremiah Hall will be a fun H-Back competition (24:35). James Hale has some insight on who's the leading candidates for the Nickelback position. Lee's changing his tune in regards to one player, and Grant frankly doesn't like what he's hearing about this position (27:45). We shift to Pro Day where Curtis Bolton and Amani Bledsoe had nice days (38:20). Marquise Brown talked at Pro Day and we learned a little more about his injury and his NFL Draft plans (42:50). Rodney Anderson has an interesting theory about the chances of him getting injured in the future (48:00). Cody Ford's didn't improve his bench press reps much from the Combine, does that even matter (52:20)? What's the deal with Kyler Murray conspiracy theories, and it'd be a disappointment at this stage if he's not the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft (54:20). Miami QB Tate Martell has been granted immediate eligibility for 2019, is college football "free agency" a thing now (1:01:20)? Finally, we discuss the Browns trading for Odell Beckham Jr. Lee is quite optimistic about the entire thing, while Grant is slightly more pessimistic when it comes to the move (1:11:40). | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9

In the opening take, Lee takes a look at the Sooners' 2019 win total. Then Grant joins to talk about why the experts are so high on OU's chances in 2019 (6:30). The offensive line is all over the place right now and we've found out who's playing Center in Creed Humprhey's absence (9:40). What's the first team offensive line look like right now, and also what could it look like this fall (15:40)? Brayden Willis vs. Jeremiah Hall will be a fun H-Back competition (24:35). James Hale has some insight on who's the leading candidates for the Nickelback position. Lee's changing his tune in regards to one player, and Grant frankly doesn't like what he's hearing about this position (27:45). We shift to Pro Day where Curtis Bolton and Amani Bledsoe had nice days (38:20). Marquise Brown talked at Pro Day and we learned a little more about his injury and his NFL Draft plans (42:50). Rodney Anderson has an interesting theory about the chances of him getting injured in the future (48:00). Cody Ford's didn't improve his bench press reps much from the Combine, does that even matter (52:20)? What's the deal with Kyler Murray conspiracy theories, and it'd be a disappointment at this stage if he's not the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft (54:20). Miami QB Tate Martell has been granted immediate eligibility for 2019, is college football "free agency" a thing now (1:01:20)? Finally, we discuss the Browns trading for Odell Beckham Jr. Lee is quite optimistic about the entire thing, while Grant is slightly more pessimistic when it comes to the move (1:11:40). | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9