West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast

In the opening take, Lee has some thoughts on new OU Cornerbacks Coach Roy Manning. Then Grant joins to talk about how he may freeze to death in Minnesota before acknowledging that this is our 100th episode of the show (6:45). Jalen Hurts is the top transfer QB of the offseason -- no surprise. But who's the 2nd best transfer? The guys definitely don't think it's Kelly Bryant (9:15). The guys transition into a Drew Lock discussion and rip on NFL talent evaluators (16:00). Are Kyler Murray and Dwayne Haskins the only two QBs teams should be looking at in the 1st Round of the draft (20:15)? The guys go over the rest of the notable transfer QBs including Jacob Eason, Justin Fields, and Brandon Wimbush (24:00). Austin Kendall's dad talked to a West Virginia newspaper giving their side of the story on the transfer situation (31:40). Lee finds it fishy that the article is vague about how the news of OU blocking Kendall's immediate eligbility leaked to the media (33:25). We're both incredibly excited to see how Neville Gallimore fits into Alex Grinch's defensive system (39:45). Looking back at Grinch's Wazzu defense to get some clues on how Gallimore may be used (43:50). The guys talk about Michael Thompson and the rumors that he may be switching from defense to offense (49:10). Grant is interested to see how Kenneth Mann is utilized in this new scheme (52:40). We touch a little bit prematurely on the JACK LB spot before going over the DL depth (55:35). We spend the rest of the podcast talking about the Super Bowl. Topics include: Grant's evolution on Tom Brady, it's dumb to think Brady will retire anytime soon, Pat Mahomes made a ridiculous throw in the AFC Championship, is Brady or Belichick more vital to the Pats success?, and SB picks (1:04:00). | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9

In the opening take, Lee has some thoughts on new OU Cornerbacks Coach Roy Manning. Then Grant joins to talk about how he may freeze to death in Minnesota before acknowledging that this is our 100th episode of the show (6:45). Jalen Hurts is the top transfer QB of the offseason -- no surprise. But who's the 2nd best transfer? The guys definitely don't think it's Kelly Bryant (9:15). The guys transition into a Drew Lock discussion and rip on NFL talent evaluators (16:00). Are Kyler Murray and Dwayne Haskins the only two QBs teams should be looking at in the 1st Round of the draft (20:15)? The guys go over the rest of the notable transfer QBs including Jacob Eason, Justin Fields, and Brandon Wimbush (24:00). Austin Kendall's dad talked to a West Virginia newspaper giving their side of the story on the transfer situation (31:40). Lee finds it fishy that the article is vague about how the news of OU blocking Kendall's immediate eligbility leaked to the media (33:25). We're both incredibly excited to see how Neville Gallimore fits into Alex Grinch's defensive system (39:45). Looking back at Grinch's Wazzu defense to get some clues on how Gallimore may be used (43:50). The guys talk about Michael Thompson and the rumors that he may be switching from defense to offense (49:10). Grant is interested to see how Kenneth Mann is utilized in this new scheme (52:40). We touch a little bit prematurely on the JACK LB spot before going over the DL depth (55:35). We spend the rest of the podcast talking about the Super Bowl. Topics include: Grant's evolution on Tom Brady, it's dumb to think Brady will retire anytime soon, Pat Mahomes made a ridiculous throw in the AFC Championship, is Brady or Belichick more vital to the Pats success?, and SB picks (1:04:00). | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9

In the opening take, Lee has some thoughts on new OU Cornerbacks Coach Roy Manning. Then Grant joins to talk about how he may freeze to death in Minnesota before acknowledging that this is our 100th episode of the show (6:45). Jalen Hurts is the top transfer QB of the offseason -- no surprise. But who's the 2nd best transfer? The guys definitely don't think it's Kelly Bryant (9:15). The guys transition into a Drew Lock discussion and rip on NFL talent evaluators (16:00). Are Kyler Murray and Dwayne Haskins the only two QBs teams should be looking at in the 1st Round of the draft (20:15)? The guys go over the rest of the notable transfer QBs including Jacob Eason, Justin Fields, and Brandon Wimbush (24:00). Austin Kendall's dad talked to a West Virginia newspaper giving their side of the story on the transfer situation (31:40). Lee finds it fishy that the article is vague about how the news of OU blocking Kendall's immediate eligbility leaked to the media (33:25). We're both incredibly excited to see how Neville Gallimore fits into Alex Grinch's defensive system (39:45). Looking back at Grinch's Wazzu defense to get some clues on how Gallimore may be used (43:50). The guys talk about Michael Thompson and the rumors that he may be switching from defense to offense (49:10). Grant is interested to see how Kenneth Mann is utilized in this new scheme (52:40). We touch a little bit prematurely on the JACK LB spot before going over the DL depth (55:35). We spend the rest of the podcast talking about the Super Bowl. Topics include: Grant's evolution on Tom Brady, it's dumb to think Brady will retire anytime soon, Pat Mahomes made a ridiculous throw in the AFC Championship, is Brady or Belichick more vital to the Pats success?, and SB picks (1:04:00). | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9

In the opening take, Lee has some thoughts on new OU Cornerbacks Coach Roy Manning. Then Grant joins to talk about how he may freeze to death in Minnesota before acknowledging that this is our 100th episode of the show (6:45). Jalen Hurts is the top transfer QB of the offseason -- no surprise. But who's the 2nd best transfer? The guys definitely don't think it's Kelly Bryant (9:15). The guys transition into a Drew Lock discussion and rip on NFL talent evaluators (16:00). Are Kyler Murray and Dwayne Haskins the only two QBs teams should be looking at in the 1st Round of the draft (20:15)? The guys go over the rest of the notable transfer QBs including Jacob Eason, Justin Fields, and Brandon Wimbush (24:00). Austin Kendall's dad talked to a West Virginia newspaper giving their side of the story on the transfer situation (31:40). Lee finds it fishy that the article is vague about how the news of OU blocking Kendall's immediate eligbility leaked to the media (33:25). We're both incredibly excited to see how Neville Gallimore fits into Alex Grinch's defensive system (39:45). Looking back at Grinch's Wazzu defense to get some clues on how Gallimore may be used (43:50). The guys talk about Michael Thompson and the rumors that he may be switching from defense to offense (49:10). Grant is interested to see how Kenneth Mann is utilized in this new scheme (52:40). We touch a little bit prematurely on the JACK LB spot before going over the DL depth (55:35). We spend the rest of the podcast talking about the Super Bowl. Topics include: Grant's evolution on Tom Brady, it's dumb to think Brady will retire anytime soon, Pat Mahomes made a ridiculous throw in the AFC Championship, is Brady or Belichick more vital to the Pats success?, and SB picks (1:04:00). | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9

In the opening take, Grant explains the Sooners are fortunate to get Jalen Hurts for the 2019 season. Then Lee joins and triggers Grant right off the bat with OU's 2007 loss to Texas Tech (6:00). We move on to more pressing topics like Austin Kendall's transfer from OU. Lee establishes a timeline of events. Lincoln Riley told Kendall to enter the portal, so what does that mean (9:00)? Lincoln Riley tells his side of the story in regards to blocking Kendall's immediate eligibility at WVU (21:50). Lee's thoughts on this story have evolved over the past week (26:00). Grant points out this story is incredibly complex and too many people treated it in a black & white manner. Grant is straight fire during this whole discussion in which he includes a column by Pat Forde and Pete Thamel (28:55). OU had a case to block Kendall, but Grant thinks granting immediate eligibility was the right move ultimately. Grant just can't stand national writers attacking OU using terrible arguments (39:55). Lee now completely understands Riley's actions in regards to Kendall over the past week (46:00). Jalen Hurts is officially coming to OU and Lincoln Riley's got some thoughts on his new QB (53:20). We tackle a few Facebook questions asking about Jalen Hurts at OU, plus we share some listener comments about Hurts and Kendall (1:03:15). OU's defensive coaching staff is now set (1:14:00). Riley describes what he likes about Grinch's defense (1:19:00). Let's hear from Alex Grinch as he talks about how "takeaways equal victory" (1:21:30). It seems like Grinch wants to take the fight to the offense as he explains a little bit about the x's and o's of his defense (1:28:00). We finish up by discussing whether or not there's a conflict of interest between ESPN and the College Football Playoff (1:35:15). | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9

In the opening take, Grant explains the Sooners are fortunate to get Jalen Hurts for the 2019 season. Then Lee joins and triggers Grant right off the bat with OU's 2007 loss to Texas Tech (6:00). We move on to more pressing topics like Austin Kendall's transfer from OU. Lee establishes a timeline of events. Lincoln Riley told Kendall to enter the portal, so what does that mean (9:00)? Lincoln Riley tells his side of the story in regards to blocking Kendall's immediate eligibility at WVU (21:50). Lee's thoughts on this story have evolved over the past week (26:00). Grant points out this story is incredibly complex and too many people treated it in a black & white manner. Grant is straight fire during this whole discussion in which he includes a column by Pat Forde and Pete Thamel (28:55). OU had a case to block Kendall, but Grant thinks granting immediate eligibility was the right move ultimately. Grant just can't stand national writers attacking OU using terrible arguments (39:55). Lee now completely understands Riley's actions in regards to Kendall over the past week (46:00). Jalen Hurts is officially coming to OU and Lincoln Riley's got some thoughts on his new QB (53:20). We tackle a few Facebook questions asking about Jalen Hurts at OU, plus we share some listener comments about Hurts and Kendall (1:03:15). OU's defensive coaching staff is now set (1:14:00). Riley describes what he likes about Grinch's defense (1:19:00). Let's hear from Alex Grinch as he talks about how "takeaways equal victory" (1:21:30). It seems like Grinch wants to take the fight to the offense as he explains a little bit about the x's and o's of his defense (1:28:00). We finish up by discussing whether or not there's a conflict of interest between ESPN and the College Football Playoff (1:35:15). | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9

In the opening take, Grant explains the Sooners are fortunate to get Jalen Hurts for the 2019 season. Then Lee joins and triggers Grant right off the bat with OU's 2007 loss to Texas Tech (6:00). We move on to more pressing topics like Austin Kendall's transfer from OU. Lee establishes a timeline of events. Lincoln Riley told Kendall to enter the portal, so what does that mean (9:00)? Lincoln Riley tells his side of the story in regards to blocking Kendall's immediate eligibility at WVU (21:50). Lee's thoughts on this story have evolved over the past week (26:00). Grant points out this story is incredibly complex and too many people treated it in a black & white manner. Grant is straight fire during this whole discussion in which he includes a column by Pat Forde and Pete Thamel (28:55). OU had a case to block Kendall, but Grant thinks granting immediate eligibility was the right move ultimately. Grant just can't stand national writers attacking OU using terrible arguments (39:55). Lee now completely understands Riley's actions in regards to Kendall over the past week (46:00). Jalen Hurts is officially coming to OU and Lincoln Riley's got some thoughts on his new QB (53:20). We tackle a few Facebook questions asking about Jalen Hurts at OU, plus we share some listener comments about Hurts and Kendall (1:03:15). OU's defensive coaching staff is now set (1:14:00). Riley describes what he likes about Grinch's defense (1:19:00). Let's hear from Alex Grinch as he talks about how "takeaways equal victory" (1:21:30). It seems like Grinch wants to take the fight to the offense as he explains a little bit about the x's and o's of his defense (1:28:00). We finish up by discussing whether or not there's a conflict of interest between ESPN and the College Football Playoff (1:35:15). | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9

In the opening take, Grant explains the Sooners are fortunate to get Jalen Hurts for the 2019 season. Then Lee joins and triggers Grant right off the bat with OU's 2007 loss to Texas Tech (6:00). We move on to more pressing topics like Austin Kendall's transfer from OU. Lee establishes a timeline of events. Lincoln Riley told Kendall to enter the portal, so what does that mean (9:00)? Lincoln Riley tells his side of the story in regards to blocking Kendall's immediate eligibility at WVU (21:50). Lee's thoughts on this story have evolved over the past week (26:00). Grant points out this story is incredibly complex and too many people treated it in a black & white manner. Grant is straight fire during this whole discussion in which he includes a column by Pat Forde and Pete Thamel (28:55). OU had a case to block Kendall, but Grant thinks granting immediate eligibility was the right move ultimately. Grant just can't stand national writers attacking OU using terrible arguments (39:55). Lee now completely understands Riley's actions in regards to Kendall over the past week (46:00). Jalen Hurts is officially coming to OU and Lincoln Riley's got some thoughts on his new QB (53:20). We tackle a few Facebook questions asking about Jalen Hurts at OU, plus we share some listener comments about Hurts and Kendall (1:03:15). OU's defensive coaching staff is now set (1:14:00). Riley describes what he likes about Grinch's defense (1:19:00). Let's hear from Alex Grinch as he talks about how "takeaways equal victory" (1:21:30). It seems like Grinch wants to take the fight to the offense as he explains a little bit about the x's and o's of his defense (1:28:00). We finish up by discussing whether or not there's a conflict of interest between ESPN and the College Football Playoff (1:35:15). | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9

**NOTE: This episode was recorded before the Brian Odom and Roy Manning news broke Tuesday night.** In the opening take, Lee really thought there was a chance Kyler Murray could come back to OU for one more season. Then Grant joins to explain why the past week's talk about Kyler Murray frustrated him (7:00). Murray's not going to play baseball right now because he's going to end up being a first round pick in the NFL Draft (11:45). Murray would make so much more money in the NFL right now compared to his A's signing bonus (16:30). Tim Kish and Kerry Cooks are out. We talk Brian Odom -- although we recorded this before his hiring was made official (19:05). We recorded before the news broke that Roy Manning was hired as cornerbacks coach (26:15). Grant is incredibly intrigued by the Sooners QB situation with Austin Kendall entering the transfer portal and Jalen Hurts rumored to come to OU (28:10). Lee doesn't think Lincoln Riley would make a decision that puts OU's QB situation in a mess (30:30). Is Tanner Mordecai better than Austin Kendall (33:10)? Grant lays out why it makes a bunch of sense for Jalen Hurts to join OU's program (35:40). Are we sure Hurts is a good quarterback (38:10)? Lee's got a good feeling about Hurts' chances of coming to OU (43:50). Both guys were dead wrong about the National Championship game, but let's be honest the way that game played out was a fluke, right (47:10)? Clemson's kill shot TD was incredibly lucky and Grant's super annoyed nobody has pointed that out (53:35). We look back at our 2018 season predictions and find out what we got right, and what we got wrong sprinkling in soundbites from some of our best and worst takes (55:15). | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9

**NOTE: This episode was recorded before the Brian Odom and Roy Manning news broke Tuesday night.** In the opening take, Lee really thought there was a chance Kyler Murray could come back to OU for one more season. Then Grant joins to explain why the past week's talk about Kyler Murray frustrated him (7:00). Murray's not going to play baseball right now because he's going to end up being a first round pick in the NFL Draft (11:45). Murray would make so much more money in the NFL right now compared to his A's signing bonus (16:30). Tim Kish and Kerry Cooks are out. We talk Brian Odom -- although we recorded this before his hiring was made official (19:05). We recorded before the news broke that Roy Manning was hired as cornerbacks coach (26:15). Grant is incredibly intrigued by the Sooners QB situation with Austin Kendall entering the transfer portal and Jalen Hurts rumored to come to OU (28:10). Lee doesn't think Lincoln Riley would make a decision that puts OU's QB situation in a mess (30:30). Is Tanner Mordecai better than Austin Kendall (33:10)? Grant lays out why it makes a bunch of sense for Jalen Hurts to join OU's program (35:40). Are we sure Hurts is a good quarterback (38:10)? Lee's got a good feeling about Hurts' chances of coming to OU (43:50). Both guys were dead wrong about the National Championship game, but let's be honest the way that game played out was a fluke, right (47:10)? Clemson's kill shot TD was incredibly lucky and Grant's super annoyed nobody has pointed that out (53:35). We look back at our 2018 season predictions and find out what we got right, and what we got wrong sprinkling in soundbites from some of our best and worst takes (55:15). | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9