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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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01:19:24

Ep. 113 - A Jalen Redmond Prediction We Hope is Wrong

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2019/05/29

In the opening take, Lee explains why he's not confident Jalen Redmond will play again for OU. Then Grant joins to talk about one of Baker Mayfield's best TD passes and also the ineptitude of Hue Jackson (6:40). The guys get back into Jalen Redmond's blood clots. Grant tends to be more optimistic about Redmond's outlook (12:45). We take a little time to address a comment from Facebook in regards to recruiting (18:20). Lincoln Riley says he's not going to name a starting QB before fall camp (27:55)

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01:54:51

Ep. 112 - It's Late May, So Let's Predict the Week 1...

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2019/05/22

In the opening take, Grant waxes poetic about the old school NCAA Football video game and the potential of the franchise making a return. Then Lee joins to predict the the 2019 Oklahoma 2-deep beginning with the easy positions on the offense (9:30). Moving to the offensive line where we predict the starters and reserves from right to left (15:30). Where does Michael Thompson fit in on the offensive line? And could he switch back to defense (26:00)? There's a ton of talent at wide receiver, but who's

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01:35:01

Ep. 111 - Is Kyler in a Better Spot Than Baker?

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2019/05/01

In the opening take, Lee chastises anybody who thought the Cardinals were actually going to pass on Kyler Murray with the No. 1 pick. Then Grant joins to talk about the erroneous report which stated the Arizona was not going to select Murray with the No. 1 pick (4:40). Grant thinks Murray's situation in Arizona is much better than Baker Mayfield's situation in Cleveland at this time last year (9:15). Lee thinks more than half of the Sooners who were drafted over the weekend could be starting by Week

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01:28:20

Ep. 110 - Hurts Excels in Primetime Spring Game

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2019/04/21

In the opening take, Lee saw some good things and some not so good things during OU's Spring Game. Then Grant joins to talk about the atmosphere of the primetime Spring Game (4:30). The guys each have a list of Spring Game observations, beginning with the strong play of Jalen Hurts and the rest of the OU offense (10:15). Moving over to the defense where Lee has some cautionary thoughts, Grant is a little more optimistic, and Alex Grinch updates us on the defense's progress now that spring is over

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00:58:26

Ep. 109 - OU's DBs Have Been Jamming WRs. Oh, and...

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2019/04/12

In the opening take, Grant says OU may be on to something here with playing the Spring Game under the lights. Then Lee joins to talk about the fallout from Caleb Kelly's serious injury and what Lincoln Riley is saying about what's next (6:00). DaShaun White is the next man up, plus Grant thinks Brian Odom is hinting that only a few ILBs have a legitimate shot to play now (8:50). We learned this week that Kenneth Murray is having a great spring, but does that mean anything given his history (14:35)

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01:30:16

Ep. 108 - A No Good, Very Bad Week For OU's Defense

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2019/04/06

In the opening take, Lee explains his current mindset when assessing OU's defense. Then the guys briefly touch on what's been a pretty negative week (5:00) before jumping back to maybe the most overrated "iconic play" in football history (6:20). The Sooners scrimmaged for the first time this week, and Grant thinks the defense may be in trouble (8:00). Caleb Kelly has reportedly torn his ACL and Grant is bummed out (12:15). Does this injury make it easy to predict who'll play the inside LB roles this

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01:14:39

Ep. 107 - OU's New Defense is Ahead of Schedule

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2019/03/28

In the opening take, Grant shares a special OU football moment that he'll never forget. Then Lee joins to provide some more details from OU-Texas 2001. Jalen Hurts talked to the media for the first time as a Sooner and he's grown quite a bit over his time at Alabama and now OU (9:00). Hurts said something that might make him the perfect candidate to replace back-to-back Heisman winners (13:15). Hurts wants to do everything he can to lead this team (20:30). Remember that video of Hurts squatting a

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01:30:03

Ep. 106 - Thank God Bill Bedenbaugh is in Charge of...

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2019/03/20

In the opening take, Lee takes a look at the Sooners' 2019 win total. Then Grant joins to talk about why the experts are so high on OU's chances in 2019 (6:30). The offensive line is all over the place right now and we've found out who's playing Center in Creed Humprhey's absence (9:40). What's the first team offensive line look like right now, and also what could it look like this fall (15:40)? Brayden Willis vs. Jeremiah Hall will be a fun H-Back competition (24:35). James Hale has some insight on

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01:18:13

Ep. 105 - Grinch's "Speed D" Hits the Practice Field

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2019/03/13

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

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01:14:28

Ep. 104 - And Just Like That, Spring Practice is Here

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2019/03/07

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

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01:25:27

Ep. 103 - Top 5 Players to Watch in Grinch's Defense

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2019/02/27

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

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01:21:52

Ep. 102 - Grinch's Biggest Task: Fix the OU Secondary

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2019/02/13

In the opening take, Lee's thrilled that we're not done watching Kyler Murray play quarterback. Then Grant joins to discuss the best OU recruiting class since 2005 (7:20). The guys touch on some of the 2019 recruits who they're most interested in, while Lee disrespects Wichita football (12:20). Ron Tatum is planning to transfer from OU (22:25). It's pretty clear Bookie is the main secondary player we hope benefits the most from Alex Grinch and the coaching changes (27:40). Is there a world where Tre

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01:33:35

Ep. 101 - Caleb Kelly's Perfect Fit in Grinch's...

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2019/02/06

In the opening take, Grant is all over the place because he's so distraught that there's no football for a very long time. Then Lee joins to remind the listeners that this podcast will not touch on traditional National Signing Day, although Grant provides predictions on who he thinks will sign with the Sooners (8:40). Is Kenneth Murray the linebacker who will benefit most from the defensive coaching changes? Or is it Caleb Kelly (11:00)? Judging by Alex Grinch's history at Wazzu, there may be an

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01:30:42

Ep. 100 - Neville Gallimore Could Be Unleashed in...

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2019/01/30

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

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01:41:26

Ep. 99 - Kendall Transfers and Grant's Mad at the...

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2019/01/21

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)

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01:29:29

Ep. 98 - Kyler's Going Pro & Looking Back at...

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2019/01/16

**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

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01:34:09

Ep. 97 - Welcome to Norman, Mr. Grinch

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2019/01/05

No opening take today, but we've got all the thoughts on OU's new defensive coordinator Alex Grinch. Grant called this back in October (1:30). Let's go over all the PROS of Alex Grinch beginning with his defensive philosophy which includes a mindset to take the ball away (7:45). Grant is excited about what Grinch can do for OU's defensive line (15:30). Grinch's base defense seems to be the hybrid 3-4, which we've trashed at OU recently (22:00). It's nice that Grinch has experience coaching secondary

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01:25:51

Ep. 96 - Slow Start Sinks the Sooners in South Beach

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2018/12/30

In the opening take, Lee congratulates Alabama on a job well done (sort of). Then Grant joins to discuss his feelings after OU's Orange Bowl loss (5:30). OU's slow start was certainly not expected (7:20). Lee thinks you're an idiot if you second guessed Lincoln Riley's decsion to defer and he's annoyed by other Twitter takes (10:00). Marquise Brown had a horrible night and we feel terrible for him (13:00). Alabama's offense was able to do whatever it wanted (14:35) and Tua Tagovailoa was perfectly

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01:52:32

Ep. 95 - It's OU and Bama For All the Oranges (Mega...

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2018/12/28

In the opening take, Grant looks back at the awesome 2003 OU football team that didn't win it all. Then Lee joins to talk "feel" for this upcoming Orange Bowl (6:20) before discussing Marquise Brown's health (8:10), Kyler Murray's random illness (13:00), and whether or not Albabama suspending three players will have any impact on the game (16:45)? The guys finally closely rewatched the SEC Title game and Lee was encouraged by what he saw, while Grant was the complete opposite (23:15). Will OU be

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01:04:44

Ep. 94 - Let's Fantasize About Orange Bowl Scenarios

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2018/12/24

In the opening take, Lee saw a game recently that made him slightly less worried about Alabama's elite defensive front. Then Grant joins to talk about a listener who called him out on Twitter over the weekend (5:40). We get to a Facebook question regarding Alabama's speedy WRs and OU's limited secondary (9:00). For the first time ever we play "Wouldn't it be cool..." which is a segment where we spitball about things that would be cool to see this Saturday in the Orange Bowl (17:00). Grant finishes

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