West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast

In the opening take, Lee explains why he's taking a positive approach to the recent hiring of Bob Diaco. Then Grant joins in for a way too long discussion about the NCAA Tournament and whether or not Texas Tech missed a bunch of layups against Villanova (5:20). If you're not interested in any of that, the guys finally get to the Spring Game schedule of events which includes a concert this year. Plus there's a debate on how much the average OU fan really cares about recruiting (13:30). The topic shifts to spring practice (22:10) and Grant gets to chime in on new defensive analyst Bob Diaco (24:00). Is Diaco a possible future replacement for Mike Stoops? (30:40) Sliding over to OU basketball where a pair of guys have transferred. What's going on? (44:20) Grant wants to guess who might transfer next (48:00). | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Email the show: [email protected] | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9 | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25

In the opening take, Grant explains how it felt to finally watch the 2nd half and Overtime of the Rose Bowl on TV. Then Lee joins to answer a listener question comparing Baker Mayfield to Johnny Manziel (9:00). The guys go over Manziel's off the field issues compared to Mayfield's issues (11:00), will the Jets draft Mayfield with the 3rd pick? (23:40) Should we be concerned with Mayfield's ability to handle failure in the NFL? (28:40) Was Mayfield's 2nd half performance against Georgia a telling sign that he'll struggle in the NFL, or was it a fluke? (33:00) Who are some QBs in the NFL known for talking trash while also having a lot of success? (39:25) Then the conversation shifts to OU basketball's early exit in the NCAA Tournament and the news that Trae Young is headed to the NBA. (43:30) Finally, nearly 3 months later, the guys go over every single OU offensive play from Overtime of the Rose Bowl (in extreme detail) -- aided by commentary from TCU coach Gary Patterson. (54:40) | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Email the show: [email protected] | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9 | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25

In the opening take, Grant explains how it felt to finally watch the 2nd half and Overtime of the Rose Bowl on TV. Then Lee joins to answer a listener question comparing Baker Mayfield to Johnny Manziel (9:00). The guys go over Manziel's off the field issues compared to Mayfield's issues (11:00), will the Jets draft Mayfield with the 3rd pick? (23:40) Should we be concerned with Mayfield's ability to handle failure in the NFL? (28:40) Was Mayfield's 2nd half performance against Georgia a telling sign that he'll struggle in the NFL, or was it a fluke? (33:00) Who are some QBs in the NFL known for talking trash while also having a lot of success? (39:25) Then the conversation shifts to OU basketball's early exit in the NCAA Tournament and the news that Trae Young is headed to the NBA. (43:30) Finally, nearly 3 months later, the guys go over every single OU offensive play from Overtime of the Rose Bowl (in extreme detail) -- aided by commentary from TCU coach Gary Patterson. (54:40) | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Email the show: [email protected] | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9 | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25

In the opening take, Grant explains how it felt to finally watch the 2nd half and Overtime of the Rose Bowl on TV. Then Lee joins to answer a listener question comparing Baker Mayfield to Johnny Manziel (9:00). The guys go over Manziel's off the field issues compared to Mayfield's issues (11:00), will the Jets draft Mayfield with the 3rd pick? (23:40) Should we be concerned with Mayfield's ability to handle failure in the NFL? (28:40) Was Mayfield's 2nd half performance against Georgia a telling sign that he'll struggle in the NFL, or was it a fluke? (33:00) Who are some QBs in the NFL known for talking trash while also having a lot of success? (39:25) Then the conversation shifts to OU basketball's early exit in the NCAA Tournament and the news that Trae Young is headed to the NBA. (43:30) Finally, nearly 3 months later, the guys go over every single OU offensive play from Overtime of the Rose Bowl (in extreme detail) -- aided by commentary from TCU coach Gary Patterson. (54:40) | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Email the show: [email protected] | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9 | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25

In the opening take, Grant explains how it felt to finally watch the 2nd half and Overtime of the Rose Bowl on TV. Then Lee joins to answer a listener question comparing Baker Mayfield to Johnny Manziel (9:00). The guys go over Manziel's off the field issues compared to Mayfield's issues (11:00), will the Jets draft Mayfield with the 3rd pick? (23:40) Should we be concerned with Mayfield's ability to handle failure in the NFL? (28:40) Was Mayfield's 2nd half performance against Georgia a telling sign that he'll struggle in the NFL, or was it a fluke? (33:00) Who are some QBs in the NFL known for talking trash while also having a lot of success? (39:25) Then the conversation shifts to OU basketball's early exit in the NCAA Tournament and the news that Trae Young is headed to the NBA. (43:30) Finally, nearly 3 months later, the guys go over every single OU offensive play from Overtime of the Rose Bowl (in extreme detail) -- aided by commentary from TCU coach Gary Patterson. (54:40) | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Email the show: [email protected] | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9 | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25

In the opening take, Lee lays out a scenario in which Baker Mayfield renders a recent NFL free agent signing useless. Then Grant joins to discuss grad transfer Calvin Anderson choosing Texas (5:00). Caleb Kelly is moving positions and also played much of 2017 with a torn labrum (11:00). Plus, the early enrollees seem to be making a good first impression (22:30). Jeff Badet shines, Orlando Brown improves, and Du’Vonta Lampkin shows he is a fast AND strong big man at OU's Pro Day (28:25). Lee was there in Norman for Pro Day and he gives a few observations -- including a meeting with Bob Stoops (41:30). The topic shifts to the NFL as the guys talk Broncos, Case Keenum, and a NFL offensive coordinator who Lee saw talking to Lincoln Riley today (43:20). Grant unveils the logical drafting strategy for the Browns (51:00) and Lee's got a super hot Saquan Barkley take (55:40). Finally, OU plays Rhode Island Thursday morning. Why should we care? (59:30) | Like "West of Everest" on Facebook: @westofeverest | Email the show: [email protected] | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9 | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25

In the opening take, Lee lays out a scenario in which Baker Mayfield renders a recent NFL free agent signing useless. Then Grant joins to discuss grad transfer Calvin Anderson choosing Texas (5:00). Caleb Kelly is moving positions and also played much of 2017 with a torn labrum (11:00). Plus, the early enrollees seem to be making a good first impression (22:30). Jeff Badet shines, Orlando Brown improves, and Du’Vonta Lampkin shows he is a fast AND strong big man at OU's Pro Day (28:25). Lee was there in Norman for Pro Day and he gives a few observations -- including a meeting with Bob Stoops (41:30). The topic shifts to the NFL as the guys talk Broncos, Case Keenum, and a NFL offensive coordinator who Lee saw talking to Lincoln Riley today (43:20). Grant unveils the logical drafting strategy for the Browns (51:00) and Lee's got a super hot Saquan Barkley take (55:40). Finally, OU plays Rhode Island Thursday morning. Why should we care? (59:30) | Like "West of Everest" on Facebook: @westofeverest | Email the show: [email protected] | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9 | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25

In the opening take, Lee lays out a scenario in which Baker Mayfield renders a recent NFL free agent signing useless. Then Grant joins to discuss grad transfer Calvin Anderson choosing Texas (5:00). Caleb Kelly is moving positions and also played much of 2017 with a torn labrum (11:00). Plus, the early enrollees seem to be making a good first impression (22:30). Jeff Badet shines, Orlando Brown improves, and Du’Vonta Lampkin shows he is a fast AND strong big man at OU's Pro Day (28:25). Lee was there in Norman for Pro Day and he gives a few observations -- including a meeting with Bob Stoops (41:30). The topic shifts to the NFL as the guys talk Broncos, Case Keenum, and a NFL offensive coordinator who Lee saw talking to Lincoln Riley today (43:20). Grant unveils the logical drafting strategy for the Browns (51:00) and Lee's got a super hot Saquan Barkley take (55:40). Finally, OU plays Rhode Island Thursday morning. Why should we care? (59:30) | Like "West of Everest" on Facebook: @westofeverest | Email the show: [email protected] | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9 | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25

In the opening take, Lee lays out a scenario in which Baker Mayfield renders a recent NFL free agent signing useless. Then Grant joins to discuss grad transfer Calvin Anderson choosing Texas (5:00). Caleb Kelly is moving positions and also played much of 2017 with a torn labrum (11:00). Plus, the early enrollees seem to be making a good first impression (22:30). Jeff Badet shines, Orlando Brown improves, and Du’Vonta Lampkin shows he is a fast AND strong big man at OU's Pro Day (28:25). Lee was there in Norman for Pro Day and he gives a few observations -- including a meeting with Bob Stoops (41:30). The topic shifts to the NFL as the guys talk Broncos, Case Keenum, and a NFL offensive coordinator who Lee saw talking to Lincoln Riley today (43:20). Grant unveils the logical drafting strategy for the Browns (51:00) and Lee's got a super hot Saquan Barkley take (55:40). Finally, OU plays Rhode Island Thursday morning. Why should we care? (59:30) | Like "West of Everest" on Facebook: @westofeverest | Email the show: [email protected] | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9 | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25

In the opening take, Grant sets straight yet another NFL "expert" who clearly hasn't watched much film on Baker Mayfield. Then Lee joins to discuss Lincoln Riley's presser that kicked off OU Spring Practice beginning with Riley's thoughts on the QB situation (9:00). How will Riley go about replacing Dimitri Flowers (18:30) and Orlando Brown (22:40)? Will Kenneth Murray switch positions? (28:00) Lee asks Riley if the idea of a depth chart is made public to the players during spring ball? (32:00) Moving to the NFL Combine, the guys discuss Orlando Brown's bad day (38:45) and disagree on Jordan Thomas (44:45). Dimitri Flowers had a poor showing (49:50), but Obo and Mark Andrews performed well in Indy (52:20). Baker Mayfield was fantastic at the Combine (55:45) and finally, we begrudgingly speak about the latest OU men's basketball loss (1:07:45). | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Email the show: [email protected] | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9 | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25