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PODCAST

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast

Lee and Grant Benson

Opinion and analysis of Oklahoma Sooners football from the viewpoints of a former local media member and an OU fan living outside The Sooner State. Two new episodes per week during football season previewing and recapping each game.

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01:54:10

Ep. 217 - Worse Than the 2018 OU Defense (Right Now)

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2021/10/28

In the opening take, Lee crunched the numbers and the current Oklahoma defense is statiscally worse than what we saw from the Sooners in 2018. Then Grant joins to go over all of your "3 Word Reviews" from that horrible Kansas game. Topics include Caleb Williams' steal play, one of the best moments in sports history, being annoyed by OU overlooking KU, one listener has lots of questions for Lincoln Riley, people not understanding why OU fans are frustrated with this 8-0 start, Grant hating LSU,

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01:14:17

Ep. 216 - Has the OU Defense Regressed Back to Square...

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2021/10/26

No opening take today as the guys jump right in and give their first thoughts about OU being in danger of losing to Kansas Saturday. Grant says OU's defense is back at square one -- and he may be correct. Lee was stunned by OU's inability to adjust to what KU was doing in the 1st qtr. The Jayhawks were running 2 plays and OU could not stop them. Have you lost all confidence in Alex Grinch? Why have other Big 12 teams absolutley dominated Kansas, but OU could not (5:55)? After all this, OU could

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01:47:56

Ep. 215 - OU's Defense Isn't as Good as We Hoped it...

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2021/10/21

In the opening take, Grant praises current Pittsburgh Steeler (and former Sooner) Tre Norwood. Then Lee joins to discuss a decision we made in fantasy football followed by thoughts on Baker Mayfield's day at KU in 2017 and hilarity ensues when we remember him missing the next start against WVU (3:45). After watching back the TCU game, Lee wants to talk about Billy Bowman starting at corner and what that says about the depth of OU's cornerback position (10:50). Grant explains why he's not all that

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01:03:23

Ep. 214 - It's a Caleb Williams Lovefest

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2021/10/17

No opening take today, but the guys take an unnecessary swipe at a restaurant before jumping into Caleb Williams and his awesome abilities (2:00). Quick detour to lament the defense. It all started getting bad after Max Duggan scrambled for a 1st down and then scored 2 plays later. Alex Grinch continues to tell us that he's gotta coach it better and the guys have to perform (9:50). When can we hope some injured Sooners come back? They're going to need to be as healthy as possible for the stretch run

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01:40:42

Ep. 213 - It Certainly Feels Like Caleb Williams is...

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2021/10/14

In the opening take, Lee goes over the big story of the day involving the "OU Daily" reporting on OU Football practice. Then Grant joins to talk more about the "OU Daily" story and the new story that OU has created for itself by canceling media availability (5:00). Grant has some early thoughts on the upcoming TCU game. What will we be saying about Caleb Williams after that game? And Lee wonders where Alex Grinch was on Tuesday (11:35)? OU's been very good after the Texas game under Lincoln Riley,

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01:08:14

Ep. 212 - Caleb Williams Electrifies Cotton Bowl, OU...

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2021/10/11

No opening take. Grant is podcasting from a parking lot in Liberty, Missouri fully sunburnt, and lacking much of a voice. Grant provides a first hand perspective of what it was like at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, while Lee does his best to fill in all the details. Lee asks Grant if that game felt like the OU-Georgia Rose Bowl, but actually cool for the Sooners this time (3:20). The game could not have started worse for Oklahoma. The guys go chronilogically through the game leading up to the point in

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01:48:50

Ep. 211 - Will OU Follow the Blueprint to a Win Over...

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2021/10/07

In the opening take, Lee plays some sound from Alex Grinch and talks about how mad he was after the Kansas State game. Then Grant joins to talk briefly about his terrible food takes before getting more serious about Grinch and the defensive woes (5:40). Is Bijan Robinson the entire Texas offense? How much should we take from the Texas-Arkansas game? How did Sark decide on Hudson Card as the opening day starter over Casey Thompson (23:00)? After looking really good against Arkansas, Rice, and Texas

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01:15:18

Ep. 210 - Offense Plays Better, OU Avoids Upset in...

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2021/10/05

No opening take. (Yes Lee realizes now that his audio sounds off. Stupid microphone) The guys briefly talk about attending a road OU game for the first time since 2008, Lee complains about how long it takes to re-watch games, and then they finally talk about Spencer Rattler playing his best game of the season. OU ran the ball well, Caleb Williams came in for a couple of plays, and we finish up the offense talk (19:15). Skylar Thompson played and he was very good throwing the ball against OU's

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01:48:52

Ep. 209 - Are the Sooners Really Gonna Lose to...

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2021/09/30

In the opening take, Grant thinks one big game day decision will likely determine the outcome of OU-Kansas State. Then Lee joins as we begin the show reading some of your "3 Word Reviews" from OU's most recent win over West Virginia. The reviews begin by pointing out OU's lack of rushing success (3:40). More thoughts on OU fans booing Spencer Rattler and the offense (11:05). How "close" is the offense really (22:15)? Gabe Brkic is a great kicker, but man he seems like a weird dude (26:25). A

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00:47:02

Ep. 208 - OU's Walk-Off Win Overshadowed by More Poor...

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2021/09/26

No opening take. We begin by praising Gabe Brkic's game-winning field goal and and revisiting all the bad omens that cropped up last week (1:30). Lee says his thoughts on OU football haven't changed following the win over West Virginia. Grant also adds his first thoughts on the close win (7:20). The OU students wanted Caleb Williams, and at other times in the game the whole crowed booed the Sooners. Lincoln Riley reacts to that (17:10). Spencer Rattler played well at the end of the game, but why

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01:41:03

Ep. 207 - Rattler Responds to Criticism Ahead of Big...

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2021/09/23

In the opening take, Lee provides evidence showing this is the worst OU offense (through 3 games) since Lincoln Riley got to campus. Then Grant joins as the guys briefly discuss their love for junk food, before they get to the Sooners current injury situation involving Billy Bowman, Woodi Washington, and Danny Stutsman (6:50). Lee may be overthinking a recent message by Lincoln Riley (13:10). Okay, so Spencer Rattler commented about the criticism he's gotten recently... and both guys don't think it

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01:11:40

Ep. 206 - The Sooners Are 3-0, But How Good Are They?

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2021/09/21

No opening take. The guys begin with their overall thoughts on the state of the Sooners. In a shocking twist, Grant is much more optimistic than Lee (2:05). Lee is bothered by all the offseason talk that now seems to be a lot of BS, especially when it comes to the depth and talent in this program. There's also much more defense talk. Lee is afraid high level offensive coaches will find out how to scheme up wins against OU's defense (11:00). Okay let's get into Spencer Rattler. Lincoln Riley doesn't

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01:24:26

Ep. 205 - Will OU Be Fully Prepared and Focused For...

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2021/09/16

No opening take today. Both guys have had an unusual week of podcast prep but we bring you the best we've got of OU-Nebraska preview coverage beginning with our thoughts on the Nebraska offense facing off against OU's defense. Lee is much higher on Adrian Martinez than Grant (3:00). Is Lee crazy for thinking Adrian Martinez would be a great fit in the Ravens offense (13:40)? Grant's got some interesting stats that highlight Nebraska's offensive line problems. OU's D-Line is a distinct advantage in

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00:47:54

Ep. 204 - OU Keeps Its Word, Crushes the Catamounts

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2021/09/13

In the opening take, Lee was impressed by the scene Saturday at Memorial Stadium. Then Grant joins to describe Week 2 of college football "take a breath Saturday". Then the guys give their biggest takeaways from OU-Western Carolina on the offensive side of the ball (3:30). Over to what the defense looked like Saturday (16:20). We check out "3 word reviews" (27:25). Grant explains in depth why he's calling Saturday "Take a breath Saturday" (34:00). Finally, Lee gives Grant the floor so he can gloat

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01:47:18

Ep. 203 - Spencer Rattler, Playing 4 Quarters, and a...

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2021/09/09

In the opening take, Grant provides more thoughts on OU-Tulane after completing his re-watch. Then Lee joins as Grant calls Jalen Hurts underrated, which leads to a debate about Hurts' effectiveness at OU -- which then leads to a discussion about Spencer Rattler's play so far at OU (4:30). Lee thinks the Tulane game is part of a trend of Rattler underestimating teams that aren't supposed to pose much of a threat to OU (12:40). Lee goes through what he likes about Rattler, and then what he doesn't

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01:50:56

Ep. 202 - OU Takes the 2nd Half Off, Nearly Loses to...

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2021/09/06

In the opening take, Lee goes back through the Lincoln Riley era and points out all the times the Sooners have struggled as a massive betting favorites. Then Grant joins as the guys give their initial thoughts on the Tulane game. Grant says OU looks to be a mentally weak football team (5:40). Tulane's offense gave OU problems for most of the game. Bizarrely, OU's best offensive players mostly didn't do anything in 2020 (17:40). Lee tries to get into some of the good things we saw from the defense

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01:56:59

Ep. 201 - OU Welcomes Tulane for an Unexpected Home...

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2021/09/02

In the opening take, Grant applauds OU and Tulane for making sure the game is happening this weekend. Then Lee joins to discuss the worsening OU running backs situation. What does this do to OU's offense? Will other players switch positions to RB (7:50)? It's been reported that Theo Wease is injured (16:20). Lincoln Riley told us who was going to be playing on the O-Line this Saturday. Then a day later, the depth chart came out with at least one puzzling designation (20:10). Alex Grinch maintains

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02:55:00

Ep. 200 - It's the 2021 Big Season Preview. Emphasis...

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2021/08/25

*NOTE: you may need to delete, then re-download the episode. The original version was not properly synced. Apologies for the error* -- **NOTE: we recorded before we found out Marcus Major was ineligible -- but it shouldn't really change anything we said** -- In the opening take, Lee recently learned a little something about Cover-2 from an expert on the subject. Then Grant joins to tell the story about how Florida fans attacked him on Twitter one time. Followed by a few thoughts on Andrew Raym being

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01:16:58

Ep. 199 - Practice Takeaways + News & Notes

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2021/08/18

In the opening take, Grant talks about how he spent the whole weekend watching games from OU's 1985 season. Then Lee joins to provide an update on what to expect from the next couple of episodes. Lee shares what he saw at practice Tuesday morning and we try to figure out how and why college football players these days are allowed to cut up their practice pants (9:00). More practice thoughts from Lee including his thoughts on Austin Stogner, Jaden Haselwood, and Mike Woods (13:45). The Sooners

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01:19:29

Ep. 198 - Fall Camp is Here and Bill Bedenbaugh is...

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2021/08/11

In the opening take, Lee thinks the national media will give OU the benefit of the doubt right now -- but that's not going to last long. Then Grant joins to talk about how he's way more excited for football than he was last season. Also Lee talks about going to OU practice Tuesday morning, and is it just us or has OU's social media been putting out way more videos than usual (4:05)? It looks like some guys are much bigger and the Sooners decided to put a very large person in No. 44 this year

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