West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast

In the opening take, Lee explains there was never a doubt that OU was going to beat West Virginia Friday night. Then Grant joins to randomly get excited about Minnesota Golden Gopher football and also deflect from the fact he picked against OU to win (4:05). For the first time in weeks we begin the show with the OU offense after the Sooners performed at an elite level once again (6:35). Lincoln Riley put the ball in Kyler's hands on 4th down and the game on the line deep in the 4th quarter, and the guys argue over the one Austin Seibert punt of the night (9:10). OU's offense kept their composure all night and came up with big play after big play (15:45). Marquise Brown was awesome against WVU and Lee thinks this game felt different than usual for the OU offense (19:30). Moving over to the defense where Grant thought that unit played one of its best games in weeks and the cornerbacks stood out (32:30). OU's going to need to find a way to improve pass coverage in the middle of the field and it was puzzling to see Caleb Kelly out there once on 3rd & 18 (39:15). There were a handful of guys who played really well including many on the defensive line (44:40). We get to the poor safety play including Bookie's rough game, although there were some positive takeaways (47:10). Although OU gave up more than 700 yards we don't feel as badly about this performance as other recent games (52:00). Is it possible that we're being too hard on the OU defense? And we talk about Michigan's defense if it played in the Big 12 (54:10). We get to your "3 Word Reviews" (59:20). A Texas rematch is up next and Lee's already watched back some of the last OU-Texas game (1:08:20). Tackling some listener questions/comments on OU's propensity for giving up big plays on 3rd & long, plus a look at the OU vs. Ohio State potential Playoff debate (1:12:50). Finally, if UGA beats Alabama in the SEC Championship does that mean both UGA and Bama makes the Playoff (1:23:30)? | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9

In the opening take, Lee explains there was never a doubt that OU was going to beat West Virginia Friday night. Then Grant joins to randomly get excited about Minnesota Golden Gopher football and also deflect from the fact he picked against OU to win (4:05). For the first time in weeks we begin the show with the OU offense after the Sooners performed at an elite level once again (6:35). Lincoln Riley put the ball in Kyler's hands on 4th down and the game on the line deep in the 4th quarter, and the guys argue over the one Austin Seibert punt of the night (9:10). OU's offense kept their composure all night and came up with big play after big play (15:45). Marquise Brown was awesome against WVU and Lee thinks this game felt different than usual for the OU offense (19:30). Moving over to the defense where Grant thought that unit played one of its best games in weeks and the cornerbacks stood out (32:30). OU's going to need to find a way to improve pass coverage in the middle of the field and it was puzzling to see Caleb Kelly out there once on 3rd & 18 (39:15). There were a handful of guys who played really well including many on the defensive line (44:40). We get to the poor safety play including Bookie's rough game, although there were some positive takeaways (47:10). Although OU gave up more than 700 yards we don't feel as badly about this performance as other recent games (52:00). Is it possible that we're being too hard on the OU defense? And we talk about Michigan's defense if it played in the Big 12 (54:10). We get to your "3 Word Reviews" (59:20). A Texas rematch is up next and Lee's already watched back some of the last OU-Texas game (1:08:20). Tackling some listener questions/comments on OU's propensity for giving up big plays on 3rd & long, plus a look at the OU vs. Ohio State potential Playoff debate (1:12:50). Finally, if UGA beats Alabama in the SEC Championship does that mean both UGA and Bama makes the Playoff (1:23:30)? | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9

In the opening take, Grant decides he's tired of being negative regarding this upcoming OU game against West Virginia. Then Lee joins as the guys condense this matchup down into something simple (4:15) before diving into OU's defense vs. WVU's offense and if there's any chance the Sooners can limit the Mountaineers' passing game (8:05)? Can Iowa State and OSU's success against WVU's offense help OU at all (14:00)? What are the odds OU tries to shadow David Sills with a cornerback all game (20:40)? Keep an eye on WVU TE Wesco because sometimes his presnap actions may give away what WVU is trying to do (26:10). What are the chances OU's defense is truly prepared for WVU's offense (28:20)? So, is the WVU defense actually better than it was a season ago (32:40)? Grant says OU's offensive line may be able to have their way with WVU's defensive front (36:25) and also Lincoln Riley has had a lot of success against WVU in his time at OU (38:20). Grant doesn't think last year's game can tell us much, but Lee disagrees (40:00). The guys voice their concerns about WVU's defense (46:15) and we both think Kyler Murray is the X-Factor (47:30). What can we make of the injury situation (49:50)? After all the talk we finally say what we *want* to see happen (52:05) then Lee bans Grant from saying a word (54:45). Then the guys say what *will* happen Friday night in Morgantown while also telling you all to hammer the "Over" on this game (58:00). We've got some Facebook questions beginning with how many times does OU need to stop WVU in order to win (1:04:30)? How much of a factor is playing in Morgantown as opposed to playing in Norman (1:08:50)? Why Washington State isn't ranked higher in the CFP Rankings plus possible ways OU can reach the Playoff (1:10:10). What has gone wrong on defense since Stoops was fired and Ruffin McNeill took over (1:15:00)? And we give you some reasons to be optimistic about the Sooners' defense this week (1:17:45). Is OU off to a New Year's Six bowl game no matter what (1:20:10)? Taking a quick look at the Big 12 games this week that don't matter before hastily making our weekly picks against the spread (1:22:15). | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9

In the opening take, Grant decides he's tired of being negative regarding this upcoming OU game against West Virginia. Then Lee joins as the guys condense this matchup down into something simple (4:15) before diving into OU's defense vs. WVU's offense and if there's any chance the Sooners can limit the Mountaineers' passing game (8:05)? Can Iowa State and OSU's success against WVU's offense help OU at all (14:00)? What are the odds OU tries to shadow David Sills with a cornerback all game (20:40)? Keep an eye on WVU TE Wesco because sometimes his presnap actions may give away what WVU is trying to do (26:10). What are the chances OU's defense is truly prepared for WVU's offense (28:20)? So, is the WVU defense actually better than it was a season ago (32:40)? Grant says OU's offensive line may be able to have their way with WVU's defensive front (36:25) and also Lincoln Riley has had a lot of success against WVU in his time at OU (38:20). Grant doesn't think last year's game can tell us much, but Lee disagrees (40:00). The guys voice their concerns about WVU's defense (46:15) and we both think Kyler Murray is the X-Factor (47:30). What can we make of the injury situation (49:50)? After all the talk we finally say what we *want* to see happen (52:05) then Lee bans Grant from saying a word (54:45). Then the guys say what *will* happen Friday night in Morgantown while also telling you all to hammer the "Over" on this game (58:00). We've got some Facebook questions beginning with how many times does OU need to stop WVU in order to win (1:04:30)? How much of a factor is playing in Morgantown as opposed to playing in Norman (1:08:50)? Why Washington State isn't ranked higher in the CFP Rankings plus possible ways OU can reach the Playoff (1:10:10). What has gone wrong on defense since Stoops was fired and Ruffin McNeill took over (1:15:00)? And we give you some reasons to be optimistic about the Sooners' defense this week (1:17:45). Is OU off to a New Year's Six bowl game no matter what (1:20:10)? Taking a quick look at the Big 12 games this week that don't matter before hastily making our weekly picks against the spread (1:22:15). | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9

In the opening take, Grant decides he's tired of being negative regarding this upcoming OU game against West Virginia. Then Lee joins as the guys condense this matchup down into something simple (4:15) before diving into OU's defense vs. WVU's offense and if there's any chance the Sooners can limit the Mountaineers' passing game (8:05)? Can Iowa State and OSU's success against WVU's offense help OU at all (14:00)? What are the odds OU tries to shadow David Sills with a cornerback all game (20:40)? Keep an eye on WVU TE Wesco because sometimes his presnap actions may give away what WVU is trying to do (26:10). What are the chances OU's defense is truly prepared for WVU's offense (28:20)? So, is the WVU defense actually better than it was a season ago (32:40)? Grant says OU's offensive line may be able to have their way with WVU's defensive front (36:25) and also Lincoln Riley has had a lot of success against WVU in his time at OU (38:20). Grant doesn't think last year's game can tell us much, but Lee disagrees (40:00). The guys voice their concerns about WVU's defense (46:15) and we both think Kyler Murray is the X-Factor (47:30). What can we make of the injury situation (49:50)? After all the talk we finally say what we *want* to see happen (52:05) then Lee bans Grant from saying a word (54:45). Then the guys say what *will* happen Friday night in Morgantown while also telling you all to hammer the "Over" on this game (58:00). We've got some Facebook questions beginning with how many times does OU need to stop WVU in order to win (1:04:30)? How much of a factor is playing in Morgantown as opposed to playing in Norman (1:08:50)? Why Washington State isn't ranked higher in the CFP Rankings plus possible ways OU can reach the Playoff (1:10:10). What has gone wrong on defense since Stoops was fired and Ruffin McNeill took over (1:15:00)? And we give you some reasons to be optimistic about the Sooners' defense this week (1:17:45). Is OU off to a New Year's Six bowl game no matter what (1:20:10)? Taking a quick look at the Big 12 games this week that don't matter before hastily making our weekly picks against the spread (1:22:15). | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9

In the opening take, Grant decides he's tired of being negative regarding this upcoming OU game against West Virginia. Then Lee joins as the guys condense this matchup down into something simple (4:15) before diving into OU's defense vs. WVU's offense and if there's any chance the Sooners can limit the Mountaineers' passing game (8:05)? Can Iowa State and OSU's success against WVU's offense help OU at all (14:00)? What are the odds OU tries to shadow David Sills with a cornerback all game (20:40)? Keep an eye on WVU TE Wesco because sometimes his presnap actions may give away what WVU is trying to do (26:10). What are the chances OU's defense is truly prepared for WVU's offense (28:20)? So, is the WVU defense actually better than it was a season ago (32:40)? Grant says OU's offensive line may be able to have their way with WVU's defensive front (36:25) and also Lincoln Riley has had a lot of success against WVU in his time at OU (38:20). Grant doesn't think last year's game can tell us much, but Lee disagrees (40:00). The guys voice their concerns about WVU's defense (46:15) and we both think Kyler Murray is the X-Factor (47:30). What can we make of the injury situation (49:50)? After all the talk we finally say what we *want* to see happen (52:05) then Lee bans Grant from saying a word (54:45). Then the guys say what *will* happen Friday night in Morgantown while also telling you all to hammer the "Over" on this game (58:00). We've got some Facebook questions beginning with how many times does OU need to stop WVU in order to win (1:04:30)? How much of a factor is playing in Morgantown as opposed to playing in Norman (1:08:50)? Why Washington State isn't ranked higher in the CFP Rankings plus possible ways OU can reach the Playoff (1:10:10). What has gone wrong on defense since Stoops was fired and Ruffin McNeill took over (1:15:00)? And we give you some reasons to be optimistic about the Sooners' defense this week (1:17:45). Is OU off to a New Year's Six bowl game no matter what (1:20:10)? Taking a quick look at the Big 12 games this week that don't matter before hastily making our weekly picks against the spread (1:22:15). | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9

In the opening take, Lee shares some statistics that show just how horrible the OU defense has been playing lately. Then Grant joins to discuss the embarrassing performance against KU, one former player sounds off on Twitter, and Lincoln Riley knows his team didn't play well (5:20). We are not happy with the way Ruffin McNeill is approaching his position as the defensive coordinator (17:15). Neville Gallimore's absence seemed significant because OU had a ton of players out with injuries. Would those guys have missed the game if this was WVU instead of KU (26:40)? Can we trust that Lincoln Riley sees all the problems that we see with the defense (30:35)? OU needs style points to increase its playoff hopes, yet Lincoln Riley says all OU can do is just win (36:00). Is OU just destined to get smoked by West Virginia (42:00)? Let's talk briefly about the offense because it's still the best offense in the nation (47:10). Did Oklahoma State's DBs give OU a blueprint into shutting down David Sills (49:10)? Once again we got a lot of "3 Word Reviews" from listeners on Twitter and Facebook (54:30). | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9

In the opening take, Lee shares some statistics that show just how horrible the OU defense has been playing lately. Then Grant joins to discuss the embarrassing performance against KU, one former player sounds off on Twitter, and Lincoln Riley knows his team didn't play well (5:20). We are not happy with the way Ruffin McNeill is approaching his position as the defensive coordinator (17:15). Neville Gallimore's absence seemed significant because OU had a ton of players out with injuries. Would those guys have missed the game if this was WVU instead of KU (26:40)? Can we trust that Lincoln Riley sees all the problems that we see with the defense (30:35)? OU needs style points to increase its playoff hopes, yet Lincoln Riley says all OU can do is just win (36:00). Is OU just destined to get smoked by West Virginia (42:00)? Let's talk briefly about the offense because it's still the best offense in the nation (47:10). Did Oklahoma State's DBs give OU a blueprint into shutting down David Sills (49:10)? Once again we got a lot of "3 Word Reviews" from listeners on Twitter and Facebook (54:30). | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9

In the opening take, Lee shares some statistics that show just how horrible the OU defense has been playing lately. Then Grant joins to discuss the embarrassing performance against KU, one former player sounds off on Twitter, and Lincoln Riley knows his team didn't play well (5:20). We are not happy with the way Ruffin McNeill is approaching his position as the defensive coordinator (17:15). Neville Gallimore's absence seemed significant because OU had a ton of players out with injuries. Would those guys have missed the game if this was WVU instead of KU (26:40)? Can we trust that Lincoln Riley sees all the problems that we see with the defense (30:35)? OU needs style points to increase its playoff hopes, yet Lincoln Riley says all OU can do is just win (36:00). Is OU just destined to get smoked by West Virginia (42:00)? Let's talk briefly about the offense because it's still the best offense in the nation (47:10). Did Oklahoma State's DBs give OU a blueprint into shutting down David Sills (49:10)? Once again we got a lot of "3 Word Reviews" from listeners on Twitter and Facebook (54:30). | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9

In the opening take, Lee shares some statistics that show just how horrible the OU defense has been playing lately. Then Grant joins to discuss the embarrassing performance against KU, one former player sounds off on Twitter, and Lincoln Riley knows his team didn't play well (5:20). We are not happy with the way Ruffin McNeill is approaching his position as the defensive coordinator (17:15). Neville Gallimore's absence seemed significant because OU had a ton of players out with injuries. Would those guys have missed the game if this was WVU instead of KU (26:40)? Can we trust that Lincoln Riley sees all the problems that we see with the defense (30:35)? OU needs style points to increase its playoff hopes, yet Lincoln Riley says all OU can do is just win (36:00). Is OU just destined to get smoked by West Virginia (42:00)? Let's talk briefly about the offense because it's still the best offense in the nation (47:10). Did Oklahoma State's DBs give OU a blueprint into shutting down David Sills (49:10)? Once again we got a lot of "3 Word Reviews" from listeners on Twitter and Facebook (54:30). | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9