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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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01:11:45

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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01:23:29

Ep. 65 - FAU Did Not Belong on the Same Field as OU....

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2018/09/03

In the opening take, Lee explains how Kyler Murray showed him exactly what he was hoping to see on Saturday. Then Grant joins to talk about what it's like to catch flack for being so worried about FAU and what he saw from Kyler Murray (6:20). OU's offense was pretty awesome on Saturday (13:25). Grant was impressed with the offensive line, and the guys are not on the same page about a random Kyler Murray rushing play (20:30). Lee loved the play design on Anderson's second TD run and he explains why

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01:34:49

Ep. 64 - Beware of the Owls

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2018/08/30

In the opening take, Grant has an important message for Sooners fans who are taking FAU lightly. Then Lee joins to get an update on Grant's European honeymoon (5:30). We're recording Tuesday, so at this time there still isn't an OU depth chart. Will the Sooners even release one (9:20)? Covering the rest of the news and notes from Lincoln Riley's Monday presser including Justin Broiles being a student of the game and one depth chart question has already been answered (13:30). Is FAU really a top

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01:29:11

Ep. 63 - It's Finally Game Week. Let's Make Some...

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2018/08/27

**BIG SEASON PREVIEW PODCAST** In the opening take, Lee provides a primer on what to expect from this episode. Then Grant joins to reminisce about some of last year's predictions (3:00) before jumping into the individual player predictions beginning with OU's leading receiver in 2018 (5:30). The guys play it safe with their prediction for OU's leading tackler (9:30). It's difficult to predict OU's sacks leader (11:35). Predicting OU's most important offensive player (16:30). Kenneth Murray is

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00:56:56

Ep. 62 - Austin Kendall Could Really Win This Thing

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2018/08/22

In the opening take, Lee runs through the history of QB competitions in Lincoln Riley's career. Then Lee explains how this episode is different from previous editions of the show. After that, Lee jumps into his QB competition theory (8:00). Did Riley hint at when he's going to make a decision on the starting QB (16:00)? Is Lee Morris going to play some tight end this season (19:50)? Riley is really excited and interested in the starting center competition (22:40). Drake Stoops is getting run with

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01:14:55

Ep. 61 - The Starting Defense is Beginning to Take Shape

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2018/08/15

In the opening take, Lee provides an update on what to expect from the show in the coming weeks. Then, Grant joins to explain why he would never get married during football season (5:25). Grant thinks this has been a very secretive OU Fall Camp (7:20). A "West of Everest" source has info from the Sooners first scrimmage which leads into a discussion about Austin Kendall's legitimate chances of starting Week 1 (10:15). Moving to the linebackers where Caleb Kelly and Kenneth don't have starting spots

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00:50:28

Ep. 60 - We've Got Theories on Kyler Murray and Trey...

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2018/08/08

In the opening take, Grant outlines the main position battles you need to pay attention to at Sooners fall camp. Then Lee joins to talk about Nate Hybl and the 2002 Big 12 Champoinship game (8:55). Kyler Murray and Lincoln Riley don't seem to be on the same page as Murray's agent (11:55). Lee has a possibly crazy theory as to why OU is not publicly saying this is Murray's final year playing football (19:15). Starrland Baldwin will miss the season (23:00). Rodney Anderson and a couple other notable

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01:28:30

Ep. 59 - Early Position Battles and Playoff Predictions

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2018/08/01

In the opening take, Lee has an update on the OU secondary position battles heading into fall camp and brings up one question that hasn't fully been answered yet. Then, Grant joins to talk briefly about Baker Mayfield's positive training camp so far with the Browns (6:10). Grant describes an unfortunate story that dominated OU's "ChampU BBQ" over the weekend (9:50). Shifting back to the Sooners' secondary as Lee explains why he's not thrilled about the idea of a base Nickel defense. Grant tells us

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01:19:19

Ep. 58 - Is This Quarterback Competition Actually a...

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2018/07/25

In the opening take, Grant believes he's detected an ongoing theme surrounding OU football as the Sooners prepare for the beginning of fall camp. Then Lee joins to talk about the overall theme of the Sooners during 2017's fall camp (6:30). The topic shifts to the best game OU played during the 2017 season (8:15). After the small talk, the guys shift to an injury update covering Jalen Redmond, Chanse Sylvie, Nick Basquine, and others (10:20). The discussion shifts to the QB competition as a few of

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01:44:16

Ep. 57 - There's Something About Kenneth Murray

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2018/07/20

In the opening take, Lee talks about the most interesting thing he heard while attending Big 12 Football Media Days at the Star in Frisco. Then Grant joins to explain why we didn't use a DeMarco Murray play in the intro (5:00). Shifting to the OU QB competition. Lee has a theory that Austin Kendall may actually be the best person to start for the Sooners (8:15). Grant buys Lee some time while he pulls up Riley's soundbite about offensive leadership (21:10). Grant is worried that Jonathan Alvarez is

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01:32:18

Ep. 56 - Mayfield vs Cowherd Makes Great TV

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2018/06/27

In the opening take, Grant dissects a recent quote by Lincoln Riley that may partly explain the deficiencies in the OU defense last season. Then Lee joins to explore what the OU offense will look like this fall with Kyler Murray at QB (7:30). A lot of NFL coaches are picking Lincoln Riley's brain this summer, and where does Riley stand on coaching in the NFL (31:40)? Turning our attention to SI's egregious list of the top 100 players in college football (47:30). Finally, the guys go over their

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