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West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast

Lee and Grant Benson

West of Everest is for the OU Football sickos, of which there are many.The show was launched in August 2017 by Lee & Grant Benson. The brothers strive to bring you authentic, thoughtful, and nuanced opinions on OU Football & the world of college football. Lee Benson is a former sports anchor/reporter who covered the Sooners for six years from 2016-2022. Grant Benson is a massive OU fan who"s passion for the Sooners knows no bounds.

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01:04:12

Ep. 27 - The Most Dominating Offensive Performance in...

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2017/11/27

After seeing Baker Mayfield's last home game in person, Lee provides his biggest takeaway from OU's win in the opening take. Then Grant joins in to discuss the best offensive performance in Sooners history. OU's defense still isn't great, plus the guys talk a little about what happened around college football this past weekend. Email the show: westofeverest@gmail.com 3:00 OU’s offense was magnificent against West Virginia 4:00 Kyler Murray’s long opening run 6:10 The Sooners scored on their

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01:16:04

Ep. 26 - Still a Captain In My Book

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2017/11/23

Where do you fall in the "Baker Mayfield punishment" discussion? Grant breaks down all the different angles in the opening take. Then Lee joins to try and figure out why stripping someone of captain status is a huge punishment? Plus is Will Grier's replacement any good? And Lee totally amends his Top 10, while Grant stays pretty much the same. Email the show: westofeverest@gmail.com 5:00 Baker Mayfield gets punished 7:20 Is being stripped of captain status more of a punishment than not

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01:10:22

Ep. 25 - Baker Mayfield is Not a Role Model. He's a...

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2017/11/20

In the opening take, Lee explains why Baker Mayfield's sideline antics against Kansas were not that big of a deal. Then Grant joins in for a deep dive talk on intellectual honesty, sports figures as role models, and how this latest Mayfield situation could actually be good for OU moving forward. Oh, and we talk about the Sooners blow out win over Kansas. Email the show: westofeverest@gmail.com 4:20 Baker Mayfield may have angered some people on Saturday. 5:15 Baker Mayfield’s postgame

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01:13:38

Ep. 24 - The Committee Really Botched This One

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2017/11/16

In the opening take, Grant explains that a lot of the top teams in college football are flawed -- which could benefit the Sooners. Then Lee joins in to talk about what we want to see in the OU-KU game. Plus the guys seriously question the latest CFP rankings (Grant is not happy). Email the show: westofeverest@gmail.com 4:20 for some reason Grant remembers a lot about the 2009 OU-Kansas games 6:50 KU’s defensive line is actually pretty good — which is weird because the Jayhawks defense is terrible

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00:56:34

Ep. 23 - Stunned By How Easy That Win Was

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2017/11/13

In the opening take, Lee praises the Sooners for their workmanlike effort on a day where some of the best teams in college football went down. Then Grant joins in to talk atmosphere at Owen Field and the ease with which OU moved the football against one of the best defenses in the nation. Plus Lee breaks down a little film, and how about all those freshmen starting on the Sooners defense?! Email the show: westofeverest@gmail.com 3:00 Lee was at the OU-TCU game, so the guys talk about the

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01:10:41

Ep. 22 - The Best Player in Program History Just...

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2017/11/09

In the opening take, Grant explains that the OU fan base has a 2008 Texas Tech problem. Then Lee joins to try and make the case that TCU's defense may not be as good as everybody says it is. Plus Grant shares one statistic that heavily favors the Sooners' offense. When we're done predicting what will happen Saturday night in Norman, we provide an updated Top 10 and Week 11 Picks! Feel free to email the show: westofeverest@gmail.com 3:10 a big “thank you” to all the listeners 5:50 is the TCU

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00:56:47

Ep. 21 - Don't Waste Baker Mayfield's Talent

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2017/11/06

In the opening take, Lee waxes poetic about the best quarterback and the best offense in college football. Then Grant joins in for a deep exhale after the Sooners Bedlam win. The guys try and fix OU's defense, find a little bit of hope moving forward, and Lee second guesses Lincoln Riley. 3:40 Bedlam was a stressful watch 5:15 OU’s defense is fortunate to have gotten out of that game having allowed only 52 points 6:25 What is wrong with OU’s defense? 9:10 Lee is incredibly frustrated that the

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01:25:29

Ep. 20 - Bedlam is Here. Let's Get Weird.

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2017/11/02

In the opening take of our best (and longest) episode to date, Grant urges the Sooners faithful to be intellectually honest about their favorite team. Then Lee joins to preview Saturday's early November Playoff elimination game, AKA Bedlam. After that the guys discuss the release of the first CFP rankings and provide their Week 10 picks. 3:00 looking back at memorable plays from the 2008 Bedlam game in Stillwater 7:20 The OSU offense is really, really good and the OU defense is inconsistent at

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00:43:59

Ep. 19 - The Sooners Still Control Their Own Destiny

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2017/10/30

In the opening take, Lee explains despite what may happen this week when the first College Football Playoff rankings are released, OU still controls its own destiny. Then Grant joins in to break down the good and the bad from Saturday's Homecoming win over Texas Tech. 5:00 that first quarter against Tech may have been OU’s worst defensive quarter of the season 6:10 What was up with OU’s defensive game plan at the beginning? 7:30 is it crazy for us to think the Sooners didn’t expect Tech to run

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01:01:47

Ep. 18 - Hopefully We Don't Give Up 900 Yards

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2017/10/26

In the opening take, Grant reminds us all that the most difficult thing about being a fan -- is being honest about your favorite team. Then Lee joins in to reminisce about the "Jump Around" game from 2008, talk about Baker Mayfield not practicing last week, and we do our best to get you all ready for the Sooners and Red Raiders on Saturday. 3:15 looking back on the “Jump Around” game from 2008. You have no soul if you don’t get goosebumps just thinking about that night. 7:15 I wonder if OU will

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00:51:29

Ep. 17 - Time to Scrap the Wildcat

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2017/10/23

Lee has some sobering observations about the OU football team in the opening take. Then Grant joins to try and figure out what we saw in Manhattan Saturday. 3:45 Grant is tired of these close games 5:20 Mike Stoops said it seemed like trying to stop Kansas State was like trying to stop a Wing-T offense. Lee is alarmed that OU was not prepared to stop K-State’s 1-dimensional offense 8:20 it looked like OU’s defense was reacting to Kansas State’s offense as opposed to utilizing an aggressive

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01:00:35

Ep. 16 - Take Advantage of K-State and Go Have Some Fun

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2017/10/19

In the opening take, Grant explains that Saturday's game in Manhattan could tell us once and for all if OU is a legitimate Playoff team -- or not. Then Lee joins to find out if the Sooners will stop this crap where they let teams back in games? Should we be worried about Alex Delton, and what's the most intriguing game in college football this week? Plus the guys update their Top 10! 2:45 17 years ago Tim Duncan kicked the eventual game winning FG against Kansas State in the Big 12 Championship

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00:53:34

Ep. 15 - The Sooners Save Their Season. For Now.

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2017/10/16

Lee thanks the Sooners for their season-saving win over Texas in his opening take. Then Grant joins in to praise the OU defense. We try not to critique the officiating too much -- and then we talk about the refs for, like, 15 minutes. Plus, Sooners' fans are absolutely spoiled by Baker Mayfield. 4:30 Grant says the OU defense played fantastic against Texas 6:00 The Sooners allowed just 55 yards on the first 5 Texas possessions 7:00 OU addressed issues from Iowa State 7:45 The Sooners were in man

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01:11:43

Ep. 14 - This Game is Impossible to Predict

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2017/10/12

Grant relives his history with the OU-Texas game, then Lee joins in to take a victory lap because he was 100 percent correct about Jordan Thomas's play against Iowa State. After that the guys say which injured player they hope plays for OU, discuss what will happen on Saturday, and finally unveil the updated Top 10 plus Week 7 picks. 6:30 Grant explains in detail why he absolutely loves the DeMarco Murray long TD run against Texas in 2007 8:40 why OU-Texas is so unique and one of a kind 10:10

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01:03:55

Ep. 13 - In Defense of Jordan Thomas...

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2017/10/09

Lee's opening take reminds everybody that things aren't always as they seem. Then Grant joins in for a deep dive into OU's stunning loss at home to Iowa State. Jordan Thomas wasn't as bad as everybody is saying, and Grant has all the words that will keep Sooners fans from losing hope. 2:15 Grant wants to burn the all red jerseys 3:30 Grant thinks this was the worst defensive performance he’s seen from an OU team since he’s been watching Sooners football. Lee disagrees. 4:25 Lee thinks ISU’s

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01:06:40

Ep. 12 - Is OU Properly Prepared for Park?

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2017/10/05

In the opening take, Grant explains why he is happy to see the month of October arrive. Then Lee joins in to talk about the mismatch between OU's offense and ISU's defense, Jacob Park's talent (or lack thereof), and Lee is annoyed that people are critiquing Baker Mayfield's antics. Plus the guys unveil their latest Top 10, explain why Penn State is a fraud, and Grant has a shocking take on Clemson. 4:45 Will OU be more prepared for Iowa State than any other game so far this season? 7:00 OU’s

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00:44:49

Ep. 11 - RIP Bye Week

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2017/10/02

Lee is not a fan of the Heisman Trophy, which he explains in the opening take. Then Grant joins in to discuss Baker Mayfield's play following byes, Jeff Badet's progression, recruiting during the regular season, Sam Darnold's bad year, and we try and figure out why Penn State is getting so much love? 5:25 We give Washington State some love (kind of) by explaining why Antonio Perkins was featured in the show intro. 7:00 We try something different since this is the first Monday show in a while

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00:58:39

Ep. 10 - Bye Weeks and Blasting Tom Herman

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2017/09/28

In his opening take, Grant shows scorn for the bye week. Then Lee joins in to find out how many of the guys' preseason predictions look terrible at the 1/3 mark of the year. Plus Lee calls out Tom Herman, a brand new Top 10, and more! 3:30 Grant reveals that Baylor's offense was not all that successful against OU last Saturday 5:50 Lincoln Riley expects Will Johnson to be back for Iowa State. Jordan Thomas is fine. And maybe even Robert Barnes will be good to go against the Cyclones. 8:30

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00:53:39

Ep. 9 - Things Get Weird in Waco

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2017/09/25

Lee provides some perspective after OU struggles to beat Baylor in Waco. Then Grant joins in to try and make sense of what happened against the Bears. Plus Lee provides detailed breakdowns of those 2 long Baylor touchdown passes that changed the whole game. 3:35 The guys describe the OU-Baylor game in one word 4:50 Grant said weeks ago that Baylor was a trap game for the Sooners. 7:25 Should we be concerned about the OU defense? 9:10 Baylor's QB had a career day 1 week after going 12/34 with 3

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01:01:32

Ep. 8 - Is Baylor a Terrible Football Team?

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast ·

2017/09/21

Grant opens the show by looking back at that debacle of a game between OU and Baylor from 2014 and then explains how a lot has changed in the past 3 years. After that, Lee joins in to find out once and for all whether or not the Bears are a terrible football team. Plus the guys share their updated Top 10! 5:20 Is Baylor a terrible football team? Grant cheats on his answer while Lee provides a concrete response. 7:25 Baylor is actually closer to Texas Tech in quality as opposed to a team like

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