Oklahoma Sooners Unofficial 40

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U40: Sooners keep adding players, but some needs remain Dec 14, 2022

Show notes

Even though we haven't talked to a football player since the end of the regular season, there's not been a time when this much is happening between the end of the season and a bowl game. The Sooners are picking up commitments from the portal and the recruiting trail. And they're looking to close strong heading to the early National Signing Day. Could there even be a Bedlam transfer in the works? We also talk about the receiver position where the Sooners seem to moving on from player after player. Josh has a new forecast for a 2023 recruit and we talk about OU trying to make another run at an entertainment district/arena in Norman. We also give our thoughts on the tragic loss of Mike Leach.

The full rundown follows below:

0:00 - Welcome back!

6:40 - McCullough bros headed to Norman

14:00 - History of football segment presented

18:50 - What happened to Denton Guyer?

24:00 - Portal madness; Bedlam transfer?

36:00 - What's happening at WR?

45:00 - Closing out 2023; Akana forecast IN; Peyton Bowen sweepstakes

1:09:00 - University North Park/Lloyd Noble Center debate

1:25:00 - RIP Mike Leach

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U40: Tracking OU's moves in the portal and in recruiting Dec 07, 2022

Show notes

The gang is back and we know OU's bowl destination. But there is so much going on with the portal that we have to start there. Who are the Sooners really serious about? And what areas do the Sooners need to hit the hardest. As more names enter the portal, it becomes harder and harder to track where OU's interest really lies. Also, it's still recruiting season so it's wild out there. Carey, Josh, Eddie and Bob run through all the potential chaos and potential additions. We talk a little bowl game and mainly how the Sooners are going to make up for the losses headed into the Cheez-It Bowl. Bob updates with the hoops as always.

The full rundown follows below:

00:00 - We've got a bowl game match-up and it's Transfer Portal SZN

28:00 - Sooners interest in the Portal

41:00 - Recruiting closing out 2023

57:00 - Offensive line development

1:04:00 - Hoops

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U40: Transfer portal: we're speculating, not reporting Nov 30, 2022

Show notes

The entire crew is back to talk about the start of portal season. And FAIR WARNING we are not reporting anything about players getting ready to portal who haven't. We're just speculating about players who might be possibilities to look elsewhere after this 6-6 season. We know Jordan Mukes and Theo Wease are entering the portal. And we know Eric Gray has been invited to the Senior Bowl. But what do we think about the chances of Dillon Gabriel leaving? Marvin Mims? Could C.J. Coldon return. Who might surprise us by entering the portal. National signing day is starting to approach and we have some interesting news coming out about Peyton Bowen. What is Josh's read on the situation? We also talk about closing out the 2023 class with signing day a few weeks away. And Bob is the king of the show because hoops is outstanding right now.

The full rundown follows below:

0:00 - Portal SZN has arrived

34:00 - Recruiting. Peyton Bowen ready?

47:00 - Theo Wease enters the Portal/2019 class review

56:00 - Closing out the 2023 recruiting class

1:03:00 - In wake of the Anthony Evans decommit ... where does Oklahoma go?

1:07:00 - Porter Moser's Championship Team

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U40: Bedlam win, big recruiting and a final game to win Nov 23, 2022

Show notes

A little bit of an early Thanksgiving weekend Unofficial 40 as the gang is all here before the holiday hits. We continue to be befuddled by the clock management in Bedlam. The coaches have now had their say in what happened and we still aren't completely clear what happened. The defense is playing well but heading to Lubbock will be a true challenge. Can they keep consistency and play well on the road? We talk about the really big recruiting weekend and what is ahead with OU and some of the biggest names that stopped in Norman this weekend. And again, Texas Tech will challenge the Sooners. They are fourth down maniacs on offense and will present a running challenge at the QB position. Happy Thanksgiving everybody!

The full rundown follows below:

00:00 - Welcome back for a Thanksgiving Pod. We're #thankful ... recapping Bedlam victory with Josh and Bob

17:00 - What was there to like?

22:00 - Sooners headed to Lubbock

41:20 - Big recruiting weekend; Big hit

1:09:00 - Hoops headed to Orlando

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U40: How is recruiting holding up at 5-5 Nov 16, 2022

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The Unofficial 40 is a man down as Eddie is hanging on to life after standing in the freezing rain last weekend in Morgantown. Carey, Josh and Bob carry the day as we break into some recruiting as Bedlam will be a big recruiting weekend. Brent Venables is sending messages to recruits in press conferences and it seems like some of the biggest names committed are staying solid with the Sooners. We also talk about the repercussions of OU making or not making a bowl game, the newest collective that has been announced and Bob gets to shine with his latest report on the OU basketball team.

The full rundown follows below:

INTRO - Eddie may be dead. West Virginia tried to kill him.

00:05:00 - Brent Venables sending messages to recruits

00:13:00 - Bowl game eligible. Practices.

00:22:30 - Portal recruits during bowl practices

00:32:00 - The Crimson and Cream Collective arrives

00:41:00 - Bedlam a chance for a big recruiting weekend

00:57:30 - Cale Gundy and Bedlam talk

01:04:00 - Basketball recruiting and hoops talk

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U40: West Virginia and the future of the OU defensive roster Nov 09, 2022

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Brent Venables was peppered this week with big picture questions concerning the program moving forward. The gang sits down and reflects on what we've seen from this team defensively, where it's going wrong and how it gets fixed. Is this about playing younger players, going hard in the transfer portal, or can it only be fixed in recruiting. The guys have a deep discussion about the future of the OU defense and how Venables and staff needs to build it quickly. We also take a look at the Big 12. Now that the Sooners are on the outside of things, who will end up winning it all? We also take you deep into the latest on recruiting as the Sooners just lost a commitment to Texas. Where do the Sooners head now? Josh had a new name on the podcast that was offered by OU just after the show wrapped. We also check in with Bob about the latest with OU hoops after a devastating season opening loss to Sam Houston State. Tons of football though. We didn't let Bob talk too much hoops.

The full rundown follows below:

00:00 - Welcome back! OU is headed to Morgantown

27:00 - Pulse of Big 12 football; who wins this conference?

38:00 - Winning at a Championship level

42:00 - Who can come in and help defensively?

58:00 - Colton Vasek flips to Texas

1:09:00 - What's the latest on Anthony Evans?

1:23:00 - Ughhh ... OU hoops

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U40: Fans are getting used to winning as Baylor comes to town Nov 02, 2022

Show notes

Josh and Bob recap their thoughts on the Iowa State win and we take a look ahead at Baylor this weekend. Brent Venables had some interesting things to say this week during his press conference and Dillon Gabriel and Marvin Mims are working to get back on the same page on offense. The defense gives us some belief that Venables is starting to reach these players who have just cratered as seasons have progressed over the years. The offensive line will also face a challenge in Baylor while the defense continues trying to prove they are making strides. Are recruiting weekends still a thing in Norman? And will there be a five-star defensive lineman committed to Texas A&M making a trip to Norman soon? Is Colton Vasek's quiet a good thing after he was at Texas a couple weeks ago? Bob is here to tell us about the surprise departure of an OU hoops assistant.

The rundown follows below:

00:00 - Welcome back. OU football is kinda here. Maybe.

34:00 - Recruiting

1:05:00 - Hoops -- Assistant coach Matt Brady out at OU

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U40: Football heads to Iowa State and some breaking recruiting news Oct 26, 2022

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Game weeks are back as the Sooners get ready to hit the road for Ames, Iowa, to take on the Iowa State Cyclones! The whole gang is here and ready to hit the road to cover some more football. In this episode we breakdown the health and availability of the roster heading into Saturday's matchup. Billy Bowman coming back? Is Marcus Major going to play anytime soon? We talk about all of our media availability this week and what we've learned while also kind of taking a look back at who has stood out the most just past the halfway point. And just before the podcast started, there was breaking news about OU wide receiver commit Anthony Evans is visiting Georgia. Josh breaks down whether or not OU fans should be worried. We also cover last week's trip to Denton to see Guyer take on Allen and the stars all over the field that night. And Jackson Arnold wasn't the best player on the field according to Josh. It's someone else OU has had their eye on. We also sprinkle in some Texas A&M talk, some NIL talk and Bob has a basketball exhibition to torture Josh with at the end of the pod. Excuse us, Carey and Eddie have to go be men and use power tools.

The full rundown follows below:

00:00 - Welcome back. Headed to Ames.

23:00 - Biggest surprises at the midway point

45:00 - Recruiting; Anthony Evans OV to Georgia

53:00 - What's up with 5-star DL David Hicks? + some laughs about Texas A&M's situation

1:03:00 - Recapping Denton Guyer/Allen

1:16:00 - Rivals250 DT Kayden McDonald decision ahead

1:23:30 - HOOPS

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U40: Bye weeks mean recruiting, recruiting, recruiting Oct 24, 2022

Show notes

It's a bye week for the Sooners. A much needed bye week for everyone. We look back at the Kansas game with Josh and Bob present this time. And there's plenty of praise for a defense that gave up 42 points. We're actually excited to see this team get back on the field against Iowa State. We breakdown some of the comments by Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark about OU and Texas' move to the SEC and future Big 12 schedules. But really this episode is all about recruiting during a by week, the latest visitors to Norman, and the rumors surrounding players who have been visiting elsewhere. We also talk about preparing for the SEC and OU's $100,000 payday from private tailgating companies. And Bob is here to drive Josh crazy because Porter Moser is also in Kansas City talking about the start of the Big 12 hoops season. Well, exhibition season.

0:00 - We're back. OU can't lose this week.

30:00 - Brett Yormark comments in KC

36:00 - BYE week recruiting

1:08:00 - OU needs to start preparing for SEC

1:12:00 - Hoops SZN is here

1:16:00 - World of CFB

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U40: Don't lose to Kansas. DON'T LOSE TO KANSAS! Oct 12, 2022

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Brent Venables took to the podium yesterday. Brent Venables has done his weekly coaches show as well. We took a lot out of both those appearances and dissected the state of the OU football program once again. WE DO THIS EVERY WEEK NOW IT SEEMS! The locker room is on the line this week against Kansas. Another disaster performance will probably lose this locker room. Meanwhile, Venables is going into overdrive trying to save this team and get them to dig their way out. Can the return of Dillon Gabriel start to right this ship that has gone terribly off course since the Nebraska game. And what happens to recruiting if so many visitors see a terrible performance against the Jayhawks? What are the stands going to look like? Will there be boos? If they lose their will be boos and booze. OU has to show us something. We can't keep living life like this! Josh chimes in on recruiting as well. The whole gang is here. Welcome to your weekly therapy session.

The full rundown follows below:

00:00 - Welcome back. Big Kansas week!

33:20 - Start building for the future

48:20 - Recruiting still looking good DESPITE the horror on the field

1:05:00 - Back to, ya know, the show that is OU football

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