West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast

In the opening take, Grant tackles yet another OU Spring Game concert controversy. Then Lee joins to discuss the latest Sooners' quarterback competition -- much to Grant's chagrin. Will Lincoln Riley name Jalen Hurts the starter by the end of the spring (7:00)? Lee was at Thursday's practice and he thought Hurts looked a lot like Kyler Murray in his uniform, plus we go over some more offensive news and notes (11:30). We've got a lot of defensive soundbites to play and we start with Alex Grinch's thoughts on what he wants out of his Nickelback (15:30). Alex Grinch explains what he wants from the Rush LB, a position held right now by Ronnie Perkins (24:50). Caleb Kelly is running as the Will LB at the moment, which is somewhat confusing to us (30:20). We all want more takeaways and Grinch says that's all they talk about in practice (31:35). Lee finally got to ask Grinch how much film he's watched in preparation for spring practice (35:00). Bookie says he wants to be a better teammate in 2019 and you can tell he was humbled during the 2018 season (40:05). Lee's trying to figure out if Bookie is going to switch positions, so he attempts a line of questioning that proves to be somewhat unsucessful. BUT Grant loves something Bookie says at the end (48:00). There's one more piece of news dealing with the OU offense that leads to an offensive line discussion as well as comments about Kennedy Brooks (54:15). Who are the candidates to replace Austin Seibert (59:30)? No Kyler Murray pro day talk since that's tomorrow morning when we are recording (1:05:20). Lee thinks the Lee Brice concert will probably lead to more people being at the spring game compared to last season (1:07:35). We close with some random NFL free agency talk (1:09:50) that leads into a discussion about whether the Browns should trade for Odell Beckham, Jr. -- which then actually happened about an hour after we finished up (1:15:00). | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9

In the opening take, Grant tackles yet another OU Spring Game concert controversy. Then Lee joins to discuss the latest Sooners' quarterback competition -- much to Grant's chagrin. Will Lincoln Riley name Jalen Hurts the starter by the end of the spring (7:00)? Lee was at Thursday's practice and he thought Hurts looked a lot like Kyler Murray in his uniform, plus we go over some more offensive news and notes (11:30). We've got a lot of defensive soundbites to play and we start with Alex Grinch's thoughts on what he wants out of his Nickelback (15:30). Alex Grinch explains what he wants from the Rush LB, a position held right now by Ronnie Perkins (24:50). Caleb Kelly is running as the Will LB at the moment, which is somewhat confusing to us (30:20). We all want more takeaways and Grinch says that's all they talk about in practice (31:35). Lee finally got to ask Grinch how much film he's watched in preparation for spring practice (35:00). Bookie says he wants to be a better teammate in 2019 and you can tell he was humbled during the 2018 season (40:05). Lee's trying to figure out if Bookie is going to switch positions, so he attempts a line of questioning that proves to be somewhat unsucessful. BUT Grant loves something Bookie says at the end (48:00). There's one more piece of news dealing with the OU offense that leads to an offensive line discussion as well as comments about Kennedy Brooks (54:15). Who are the candidates to replace Austin Seibert (59:30)? No Kyler Murray pro day talk since that's tomorrow morning when we are recording (1:05:20). Lee thinks the Lee Brice concert will probably lead to more people being at the spring game compared to last season (1:07:35). We close with some random NFL free agency talk (1:09:50) that leads into a discussion about whether the Browns should trade for Odell Beckham, Jr. -- which then actually happened about an hour after we finished up (1:15:00). | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9

In the opening take, Grant tackles yet another OU Spring Game concert controversy. Then Lee joins to discuss the latest Sooners' quarterback competition -- much to Grant's chagrin. Will Lincoln Riley name Jalen Hurts the starter by the end of the spring (7:00)? Lee was at Thursday's practice and he thought Hurts looked a lot like Kyler Murray in his uniform, plus we go over some more offensive news and notes (11:30). We've got a lot of defensive soundbites to play and we start with Alex Grinch's thoughts on what he wants out of his Nickelback (15:30). Alex Grinch explains what he wants from the Rush LB, a position held right now by Ronnie Perkins (24:50). Caleb Kelly is running as the Will LB at the moment, which is somewhat confusing to us (30:20). We all want more takeaways and Grinch says that's all they talk about in practice (31:35). Lee finally got to ask Grinch how much film he's watched in preparation for spring practice (35:00). Bookie says he wants to be a better teammate in 2019 and you can tell he was humbled during the 2018 season (40:05). Lee's trying to figure out if Bookie is going to switch positions, so he attempts a line of questioning that proves to be somewhat unsucessful. BUT Grant loves something Bookie says at the end (48:00). There's one more piece of news dealing with the OU offense that leads to an offensive line discussion as well as comments about Kennedy Brooks (54:15). Who are the candidates to replace Austin Seibert (59:30)? No Kyler Murray pro day talk since that's tomorrow morning when we are recording (1:05:20). Lee thinks the Lee Brice concert will probably lead to more people being at the spring game compared to last season (1:07:35). We close with some random NFL free agency talk (1:09:50) that leads into a discussion about whether the Browns should trade for Odell Beckham, Jr. -- which then actually happened about an hour after we finished up (1:15:00). | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9

In the opening take, Grant tackles yet another OU Spring Game concert controversy. Then Lee joins to discuss the latest Sooners' quarterback competition -- much to Grant's chagrin. Will Lincoln Riley name Jalen Hurts the starter by the end of the spring (7:00)? Lee was at Thursday's practice and he thought Hurts looked a lot like Kyler Murray in his uniform, plus we go over some more offensive news and notes (11:30). We've got a lot of defensive soundbites to play and we start with Alex Grinch's thoughts on what he wants out of his Nickelback (15:30). Alex Grinch explains what he wants from the Rush LB, a position held right now by Ronnie Perkins (24:50). Caleb Kelly is running as the Will LB at the moment, which is somewhat confusing to us (30:20). We all want more takeaways and Grinch says that's all they talk about in practice (31:35). Lee finally got to ask Grinch how much film he's watched in preparation for spring practice (35:00). Bookie says he wants to be a better teammate in 2019 and you can tell he was humbled during the 2018 season (40:05). Lee's trying to figure out if Bookie is going to switch positions, so he attempts a line of questioning that proves to be somewhat unsucessful. BUT Grant loves something Bookie says at the end (48:00). There's one more piece of news dealing with the OU offense that leads to an offensive line discussion as well as comments about Kennedy Brooks (54:15). Who are the candidates to replace Austin Seibert (59:30)? No Kyler Murray pro day talk since that's tomorrow morning when we are recording (1:05:20). Lee thinks the Lee Brice concert will probably lead to more people being at the spring game compared to last season (1:07:35). We close with some random NFL free agency talk (1:09:50) that leads into a discussion about whether the Browns should trade for Odell Beckham, Jr. -- which then actually happened about an hour after we finished up (1:15:00). | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9

In the opening take, Lee provides his first impressions of Spencer Rattler. Then Grant joins to talk about the running back featured in today's intro highlight (4:45). Lincoln Riley broke some injury news in his first press conference of the spring (8:15). A couple of players have switched positions -- one excites Grant and Lincoln Riley comments on the other guy who's switched from defense to offense (15:00). AD Miller was in the transfer portal, but now he's returned to OU (22:15). Riley wants to make the spring game an even bigger deal than it was last year (26:00). We quickly talk about the upcoming summer "Fantasy Camp" hosted by Lincoln Riley and the OU program (29:00). For the first time the new Sooners' defense is described as the "Speed D" and it sounds like certain defensive players will be asked to shed some pounds (32:00). Riley talked about Bookie at his Wednesday presser and it sounds like Bookie is still being considered a safety at the moment (42:10). Grant notices something on OU's website and it's ridiculous (47:50). Apparently some NFL sources have said some bad things about Kyler Murray and Lincoln Riley comes to his QB's defense. Is there any merit to these negative comments (51:00)? We've ran out of football topics, so we decide to talk about the OU men's basketball team for the first time all season (1:10:00). | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9

In the opening take, Lee provides his first impressions of Spencer Rattler. Then Grant joins to talk about the running back featured in today's intro highlight (4:45). Lincoln Riley broke some injury news in his first press conference of the spring (8:15). A couple of players have switched positions -- one excites Grant and Lincoln Riley comments on the other guy who's switched from defense to offense (15:00). AD Miller was in the transfer portal, but now he's returned to OU (22:15). Riley wants to make the spring game an even bigger deal than it was last year (26:00). We quickly talk about the upcoming summer "Fantasy Camp" hosted by Lincoln Riley and the OU program (29:00). For the first time the new Sooners' defense is described as the "Speed D" and it sounds like certain defensive players will be asked to shed some pounds (32:00). Riley talked about Bookie at his Wednesday presser and it sounds like Bookie is still being considered a safety at the moment (42:10). Grant notices something on OU's website and it's ridiculous (47:50). Apparently some NFL sources have said some bad things about Kyler Murray and Lincoln Riley comes to his QB's defense. Is there any merit to these negative comments (51:00)? We've ran out of football topics, so we decide to talk about the OU men's basketball team for the first time all season (1:10:00). | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9

In the opening take, Lee provides his first impressions of Spencer Rattler. Then Grant joins to talk about the running back featured in today's intro highlight (4:45). Lincoln Riley broke some injury news in his first press conference of the spring (8:15). A couple of players have switched positions -- one excites Grant and Lincoln Riley comments on the other guy who's switched from defense to offense (15:00). AD Miller was in the transfer portal, but now he's returned to OU (22:15). Riley wants to make the spring game an even bigger deal than it was last year (26:00). We quickly talk about the upcoming summer "Fantasy Camp" hosted by Lincoln Riley and the OU program (29:00). For the first time the new Sooners' defense is described as the "Speed D" and it sounds like certain defensive players will be asked to shed some pounds (32:00). Riley talked about Bookie at his Wednesday presser and it sounds like Bookie is still being considered a safety at the moment (42:10). Grant notices something on OU's website and it's ridiculous (47:50). Apparently some NFL sources have said some bad things about Kyler Murray and Lincoln Riley comes to his QB's defense. Is there any merit to these negative comments (51:00)? We've ran out of football topics, so we decide to talk about the OU men's basketball team for the first time all season (1:10:00). | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9

In the opening take, Lee provides his first impressions of Spencer Rattler. Then Grant joins to talk about the running back featured in today's intro highlight (4:45). Lincoln Riley broke some injury news in his first press conference of the spring (8:15). A couple of players have switched positions -- one excites Grant and Lincoln Riley comments on the other guy who's switched from defense to offense (15:00). AD Miller was in the transfer portal, but now he's returned to OU (22:15). Riley wants to make the spring game an even bigger deal than it was last year (26:00). We quickly talk about the upcoming summer "Fantasy Camp" hosted by Lincoln Riley and the OU program (29:00). For the first time the new Sooners' defense is described as the "Speed D" and it sounds like certain defensive players will be asked to shed some pounds (32:00). Riley talked about Bookie at his Wednesday presser and it sounds like Bookie is still being considered a safety at the moment (42:10). Grant notices something on OU's website and it's ridiculous (47:50). Apparently some NFL sources have said some bad things about Kyler Murray and Lincoln Riley comes to his QB's defense. Is there any merit to these negative comments (51:00)? We've ran out of football topics, so we decide to talk about the OU men's basketball team for the first time all season (1:10:00). | 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 intrigued by a recent tweet thread by former Sooner Orlando Brown. Then Lee joins to reminisce about OU being double-digit underdogs to FSU in the 2001 Orange Bowl which leads to a brief talk about past spreads in national championship games (6:30). The guys countdown their top 5 defensive players they're most looking forward to seeing play in the new Alex Grinch scheme, beginning with a linebacker (15:20). Grant has a pair of DBs listed at No. 4 and No. 3 on his list (25:15). Lee's No. 4 player was an incredibly polarizing member of the 2018 Sooners' defense (31:35). Lee's got a veteran linebacker at No. 3 on his list, although Grant does not have this player in the top 5 (36:15). Grant's No. 1 player is somebody who has the potential to be a player that'll be really fun to watch in 2019 (41:10). Lee's No. 1 player is not on Grant's list and the guys completely disagree about this player (46:40). Apparently Grant initially correctly predicted Marquise Brown's foot injury (56:20). Can we expect Rodney Anderson to work out at the NFL Combine (58:45)? OU's got four offensive linemen going to the Combine and all of them are really darn good players (1:02:10). Austin Seibert will get a chance to display his kicking and punting abilities this week (1:06:35). All eyes will be on Kyler Murray this weekend at the Combine and the guys really hope that he throws (1:08:00). We go over the gambling props for Murray's height and 40 time (1:11:25). Finally, Joel Klatt defended Kyler Murray on Colin Cowherd's show Tuesday (1:19:15). | 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 intrigued by a recent tweet thread by former Sooner Orlando Brown. Then Lee joins to reminisce about OU being double-digit underdogs to FSU in the 2001 Orange Bowl which leads to a brief talk about past spreads in national championship games (6:30). The guys countdown their top 5 defensive players they're most looking forward to seeing play in the new Alex Grinch scheme, beginning with a linebacker (15:20). Grant has a pair of DBs listed at No. 4 and No. 3 on his list (25:15). Lee's No. 4 player was an incredibly polarizing member of the 2018 Sooners' defense (31:35). Lee's got a veteran linebacker at No. 3 on his list, although Grant does not have this player in the top 5 (36:15). Grant's No. 1 player is somebody who has the potential to be a player that'll be really fun to watch in 2019 (41:10). Lee's No. 1 player is not on Grant's list and the guys completely disagree about this player (46:40). Apparently Grant initially correctly predicted Marquise Brown's foot injury (56:20). Can we expect Rodney Anderson to work out at the NFL Combine (58:45)? OU's got four offensive linemen going to the Combine and all of them are really darn good players (1:02:10). Austin Seibert will get a chance to display his kicking and punting abilities this week (1:06:35). All eyes will be on Kyler Murray this weekend at the Combine and the guys really hope that he throws (1:08:00). We go over the gambling props for Murray's height and 40 time (1:11:25). Finally, Joel Klatt defended Kyler Murray on Colin Cowherd's show Tuesday (1:19:15). | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9