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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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01:28:37

Ep. 84 - OU's Indefensible Defensive Game Plan

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2018/11/12

In the opening take we hear from Lincoln Riley after Bedlam, then Lee admits his outlook on the rest of the season has changed. Following that, Grant joins and the guys immediately question OU's defensive game plan against OSU. It just did not make any sense (4:45). Grant makes a really good point about OU's continued incompetence in defensive game planning (12:55). We start looking ahead to the offseason and possible changes for the defensive coaching staff (16:25) before we go in on the terrible

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01:31:47

Ep. 83 - Everything is Terrible. (And OU Should Win...

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2018/11/08

In the opening take, Grant says this college football season has been pretty terrible -- and he's got plenty of evidence. Then Lee joins to talk about Grant's opening take and read a couple listener thoughts on the state of the 2018 college football season (6:35). A listener pointed out that it looked like Cody Ford got spit on during the Tech game, which prompted that punch (13:30). We wonder if Bookie will play this Saturday (18:30)? OSU's offense has been incredibly inconsistent this season, but

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01:13:42

Ep. 82 - OU Wins a Garbage Football Game in Lubbock

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2018/11/05

In the opening take, Lee realized something Saturday evening while watching college football. Then Grant joins to talk about the biggest headlines from OU's win over Texas Tech and it seems that Grant is more optimistic than Lee (4:00). Kyler Murray's bizarre early interceptions put the defense in horrible spots (11:30). OU's defensive line was tremendous against Tech and Lee thinks the DL is now the strength of the Sooners' defense (14:30). Grant says nothing has changed for OU as far as the

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01:39:14

Ep. 81 - Championship November Begins in Lubbock

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2018/11/01

In the opening take, Grant looks back on that fateful October night in 2016 where Oklahoma and Texas Tech played one of the more bonkers college football games in history. Then Lee joins to talk about the Browns, Lincoln Riley, and why all Sooners fans should not be worried at all about Riley's status at OU (7:30). Kenneth Murray continues to point to new simple approach to the defensive game plans (17:10). Grant's got four reasons why this Texas Tech offense will be the most difficult test of the

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01:23:49

Ep. 80 - OU's Best Defensive Performance of the Season

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2018/10/29

In the opening take, Lee provides a couple concrete examples as to why coaching matters so much in the game of football. Then Grant joins to perhaps throw some cold water on Lee's extremely positive feelings about the defense (8:00). OU's defensive line played extremely well and it's great to see the even front working out well since the Sooners made the move to the 1-gap scheme (11:55). Does OU's defense play that well if Mike Stoops was still the DC (14:15)? You can tell Lincoln Riley is trying

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01:38:18

Ep. 79 - A Playoff Contender Should Whack the Wildcats

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2018/10/25

In the opening take, Grant reminds us all that college football will forever be unpredictable. Then Lee joins to talk injuries (7:00), before debating who's got the worse arm between Alex Delton and Alex Hornibook (9:30)? K-State's offense has been playing some of its best football of the season and Lee thinks this will be a bigger test than TCU (12:40). What are the odds OU's defense is more prepared for K-State's offense this season (15:25)? We both think this situation is perfect for Ruffin

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01:09:31

Ep. 78 - The Defense Takes a Step Forward in Fort Worth

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2018/10/22

In the opening take, Lee was happy to be reminded of Kyler Murray's brilliance on Saturday. Then Grant joins to talk about what was a pretty positive showing by the Sooners against TCU (4:55). Pointing out the things that stood out to us about the OU defense on Saturday (7:00). Delarrin Turner-Yell and Jalen Redmond both played their first snaps of the season (10:30) and it looked like the secondary didn't make any egregious mistakes (11:15). Tackling was better, but still needs work. Plus OU showed

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01:55:52

Ep. 77 - So Long Insane Bye Week, It's Time for TCU

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2018/10/18

In the opening take, Grant says there's only one way OU can reach the College Football Playoff. Then Lee joins to disagree with Grant's opening take (6:50). After that, the guys attempt to lay out everything that's happened in the days since Mike Stoops was fired, separating facts and other information that has not been corroborated. Did Lincoln Riley get pressured into the firing, was there a fight in the locker room, and did Stoops offer his resignation after the game (16:45)? Both guys think the

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01:21:15

Ep. 76 - "Fire Mike Stoops" Becomes Reality

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2018/10/09

In this special emergency podcast Lee digs deep into the numbers to paint a picture of Mike Stoops' coaching career. Then Grant joins to cover all the aspects of Mike Stoops' firing. Plus Lincoln Riley explains how difficult the past couple of days have been and whether or not firing Stoops was his decision. | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9

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01:04:28

Ep. 75 - OU's Defense Embarrasses Itself at the...

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2018/10/08

*NOTE: This episode was recorded BEFORE we learned that Mike Stoops had been fired. Look for an emergency podcast to be released soon.* In the opening take, Lee explains that we've seen more than enough evidence that it's time for OU to make a change on defense. Then Grant joins to question Oklahoma's football program (8:50), Lee starts ranting about random defensive stuff and his horrible prediction for that game (11:20). OU's defense is so bad that we don't even know what they should have done

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01:11:45

Ep. 74 - Texas Sucks, But That Doesn't Mean Anything...

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2018/10/04

In the opening take, Grant sets the stage for one of the bigger OU-Texas games in recent memory. Then Lee joins to talk about Grant's cat he named "Baker Meowfield". Looking back at last year’s game where OU dominated most of the first half and also what’s the deal with Baylor’s Matt Rhule (9:15)? Breaking down OU’s defense vs. Texas’ offense (16:00) and Grant is concerned about the Sooners’ run defense (25:00). This is the best defense OU’s offense will have seen so far this year (34:20). Should we

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00:30:31

Special Guest Ep. 1: Dean Blevins

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2018/10/04

KWTV/News 9 Sports Director Dean Blevins joins Lee to talk about Dean's history with OU-Texas as a player and a broadcaster, Kyler Murray's chances of actually returning to OU to play football in 2019, what to watch for in Saturday's game, and Baker Mayfield's first NFL start. | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9

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01:09:57

Ep. 73 - OU is 5-0. But How Excited Are You, Really?

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2018/10/01

In the opening take, Lee admits his current excitement level surrounding the OU football team is not as high as it could be. Then Grant joins to express his happiness over the Sooners' win over Baylor (4:50) and he helps Lee better understand why OU's defense is better than last year (8:30). The Sooners' D is not giving up as many big plays this year (14:30). OU's defense seems to make nice players look like great players (17:50). Is it actually a smart strategy for OU to continue this defensive

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01:26:54

Ep. 72 - Will OU's Defense Have the Last Laugh Saturday?

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2018/09/27

In the opening take, Grant's really let that OU-Army game get to his head and he's got no idea what kind of defense the Sooners will play this Saturday. Then Lee joins to push back against Grant's opening take (5:55). Looking back at the 2017 debacle in Waco where OU's defense got lit up by a QB who's currently flipping burgers (10:15). Charlie Brewer looks like he's taken over the starting QB job for Baylor and his arm strength is not great - but he's got above average accuracy (15:35). Baylor's

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01:11:11

Ep. 71 - Seriously, This OU Defense is Super Frustrating

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2018/09/24

In the opening take, Lee tells you what he was thinking the second Parnell Motley intercepted that final pass in overtime. Then Grant joins to talk about that weird game against Army where the Sooners clearly showed that they weren't prepared to defend the triple option (3:00). Lee explains why OU could not get Army's offense off the field (9:10). Grant thinks OU went into this game just trying to "get by" and that's really frustrating (13:15). Lee doesn't think OU's players truly understood their

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01:17:43

Ep. 70 - Lee's Got Something to Say

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2018/09/20

In the opening take, Grant puts into perspective the superb start by Kyler Murray. Then Lee joins to explain his strategy to covering OU football while also providing honest content to the listeners (7:45). Lee looks back at a pair of plays from the Iowa State game that he got wrong -- and also correct (17:15). Army and OU haven't played since the 60's and the last time the two teams played the Sooners used a revolutionary trick play to win the game (20:10). Getting into Army's option offense going

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01:18:28

Ep. 69 - OU's Defense Has Us Questioning Everything....

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2018/09/17

In the opening take, Lee takes issue with a bizarre comment from Joel Klatt and recommends that people stop living in the moment so much. Then Grant joins to give the people what they want, which is a discussion about OU's defensive shortcomings against Iowa State on Saturday. Should we be thinking "here we go again" (8:20)? After a lot of negative stuff, Grant brings some perspective and adds positive spin to the defense (21:00). A particular play in the 3rd quarter really annoyed Lee because it

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01:38:47

Ep. 68 - Sizing Up the Cyclones

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2018/09/13

In the opening take, Grant says Rodney Anderson's injury devastates the Sooners' chances of a winning a national championship. Then Lee joins to explain that he's taking a wait and see approach to the severity of the loss of Anderson (7:45). For the third straight game in a row OU doesn't know which QB they'll be facing, which guy would you rather face (20:45)? The Cyclones' offense was atrocious last Saturday against Iowa, but does that mean ISU is not capable on offensively (26:15)? OU needs to

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00:55:44

Ep. 67 - Boat Racing the Bruins Feels Bittersweet

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2018/09/10

In the opening take, Lee has high praise for OU's wide receiving duo -- and disdain for Sports Illustrated. Then, Grant joins to discuss the ramifications of the Rodney Anderson injury (4:55). Despite scoring 49 points on Saturday, didn't the OU offense look a little off against UCLA (15:00)? Lee thinks you could really sense the absence of Baker Mayfield on Saturday and Kyler Murray was off at times (18:00). At the same time, Kyler made some plays that only a high level QB could make (22:30). Grant

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01:17:26

Ep. 66 - It's Tough to Find Nice Stuff About UCLA

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2018/09/06

In the opening take, Grant provides his full mea culpa in regards to his OU-FAU prediction. Then Lee joins to briefly discuss the transfer of Addison Gumbs (4:45). The guys hold off on OU talk for about 10 minutes while they discuss the most surprising/least surprising things they saw in Week 1 of the college football season (6:50). We watched UCLA-Cincinnati from last Saturday, and Chip Kelly's UCLA offense looked nothing like Chip Kelly's Oregon offenses from years ago. Plus, the Bruins' offensive

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