Oklahoma Sooners Unofficial 40

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U40: National Signing Day is here, it was here, but now it's here again Feb 06, 2019

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The Choctaw Casino & Report Unofficial 40 takes aim at National Signing Day, which actually already happened, but is happening again. The Sooners sign just one player on the final day but could still land another in the days to follow? We talk about that, as well as look back at the entire class and who could make instant impacts out of this class. The full rundown follows: OPEN: We award Eddie with his speeding ticket notice from our trip to Iowa State 0:06:00 - Carey is ready to start a truther movement surrounding Babe Ruth 0:09:00 - No more tangents, OU signs one and loses one 0:12:20 - Carey is a little triggered by some signing day articles 0:17:00 - A strange Barry J. Sanders factoid 0:22:30 - Did Danielson Ike kill OU's chances for Enokk Vimahi? 0:28:10 - Brandon Pierce still a possibility for OU? 0:30:27 - Jaylon Robinson transfer 0:32:10 - Ike gives Sooners some room for a transfer now? 0:36:00 - How is signing day playing out in year two? 0:41:10 - Nebraska is doing well in recruiting with Scott Frost and an extended Josh Heupel discussion 0:46:50 - Spring football is next and Lincoln Riley does not hold a signing day press conference 0:48:00 - The rules of complaining as administered by Carey 0:54:00 - We explain the FanFutureForecast for you guys 0:57:25 - We find out that Josh's wife likes the baked fish from Furrs. This week on how to round up the old people 1:00:34 - You cannot get unbanned by contacting Yahoo! 1:03:50 - Our top impact players on offense and defense for this class 1:14:00 - Jalen Hurts and CeeDee Lamb are cooking something up in the lab right now 1:21:00 - Still seems strange to see Texas coming into Oklahoma and offering so many guys 1:22:40 - 2020 WR Davon Graham commits to OU 1:30:20 - What's going on with the mentality of the hoops team and does Kruger have issues reaching these guys? 1:39:10 - Josh and Carey talk about the history of signing days for them

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U40: Breaking down the new coaching salaries, final signing day coming Jan 31, 2019

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The Choctaw Casino & Resort in Durant is back just after the OU Board of Regents awarded Lincoln Riley a new long-term contract worth $6.5 million per year. We found out how much Alex Grinch is making as well. He's now the highest paid assistant coach in OU history. We also talk about the rest of the staff, the future with Bill Bedenbaugh and Ruffin McNeill. There's plenty of off the rails discussions from QB1 contacting us about Spencer Rattler, and a world first (we think) audio only podcast of a shoe unboxing. Josh and Bob also take us through the latest in recruiting which includes a big junior day coming up. Who will the Sooners sign Wednesday? And where are the Sooners on the recruiting trail right now. The full rundown follows below: OPEN - Setting the scene from the OU Board of Regents meeting. It was a rush to do math last night figuring out Lincoln's contract 0:08:30 - Alex Grinch gets a 3-year deal from the Sooners and Joe Castiglione talks about the hiring of Grinch 0:13:20 - How quickly does Grinch have to turn around the defense to keep recruiting at a high level? 0:15:30 - Grinch's turnaround will look like what? 0:18:40 - Fox not picking up the Big 12 championship. Joe C. says a plan is in place 0:22:30 - Bill Bedenbaugh gets a big raise and Ruffin just got a 1-year deal and a very small raise 0:26:50 - Cale Gundy is going to outlast us all and Brian Odom brings those OU roots back as well 0:30:45 - Taking a moment to celebrate Dennis Simmons 0:34:35 - Everyone believes in Bedenbaugh's ability to rebuild the OL 0:36:30 - Are our evil bastard ways going to come back and bite us with the QB1 documentary with Spencer Rattler 0:41:00 - Carey still wants Big 12 Media Day to be a circus like the Superbowl Media Day 0:48:30 - Signing Day is coming. Will OU even acknowledge it? 0:49:50 - Is college football attendance in serious trouble? Even in Norman? 0:52:45 - Joe Castiglione on effect of salaries on fans and ticket prices 0:55:50 - Josh and Bob with the latest on the recruiting trail. Junior Day recap 0:59:40 = Kundarrius Taylor and his fit at OU 1:02:15 - Learning the quirks of Bob Przybylo 1:04:10 - OU's next Junior Day the real jumping off point for 2020? 1:06:10 - Could OU offer two quarterbacks in 2020? 1:11:34 - An oral history of bad boy college quarterbacks 1:15:00 - Carey's stupid idea of the day. A Paul George NASA shoe unboxing on an audio podcast. The shoes totally trigger Eddie 1:21:20 - Predictions on what happens on the final signing day

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U40: Alex Grinch has his s*** together and is ready to go Jan 23, 2019

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Lincoln Riley finally introduced his next defensive coordinator Sunday and we got to hear from the architect of OU's defense moving forward, Alex Grinch. We talk about Grinch's approach to coaching, as well as our thoughts on his biggest challenges. Lincoln Riley also finally gets to address his new quarterback Jalen Hurts and the fact he can now become the quarterback whisperer. Riley also gets to talk about the situation with Austin Kendall's transfer and the back and forth that took place regarding his eligibility at West Virginia. Josh releases his Oklahoma Top 40 list and all hell breaks loose. It's also just two weeks away from the final signing day for recruiting. Plenty of off the rails madness in this one too! The full rundown follows below: OPEN - We preview everything that's been going until Eddie quickly takes us off the rails 0:02:10 - Carey tries to throw to Bob until he realizes Bob is ruining all the audio he broke down. Alex Grinch speaks 0:04:40 - Alex Grinch looking to turn around the effort on the defense 0:06:40 - Josh wants to talk about the defensive system being broken over the past few years 0:10:50 - Grinch has to coordinate the defense and fix one of the most broken positions in the program, the safeties 0:17:15 - Roy Manning's part in rebuilding the defense 0:20:08 - What is Alex Grinch's scheme going to be at Oklahoma 0:24:14 - Ruffin McNeill's place as a defensive member of this staff 0:32:30 - Riley finally let up on Austin Kendall's eligibility situation 0:41:30 - After a few tangents we finally get to Lincoln Riley's decision to bring in Jalen Hurts 0:45:05 - Amputee quarterback discussion here 0:52:30 - Josh's nightmare postgame All-American bowl interview scenarios 0:55:00 - RIP in peace to SoonerScoop's Twitter mentions after Josh released his 2020 Oklahoma Top 40. We break it down 1:02:30 - OU is No. 3 in Rivals.com national recruiting rankings with 2 weeks to go before the final signings 1:06:10 - How OU builds to the spring game in recruiting 1:14:50 - Lincoln Riley was extended and is getting a raise officially next week 1:20:50 - OU basketball pity talk rounds us out

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U40: Jalen Hurts is coming to OU, breaking down the new coaches Jan 16, 2019

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It's been a non-stop news cycle since we ended last week's pod. Jalen Hurts actually announces his decision to enroll at Oklahoma as we were finishing the pod so we came back and did an extra 30+ minutes just on what this means for OU. Alex Grinch has completed his staff. We breakdown the sweeping changes to come, Roy Manning, Brian Odom and how this could affect the current roster. We also hit up all the recruiting news from last week and talk about the makeup of 2019 as it all happens right before our eyes. A loaded podcast with lots of discussion about what's happening inside the program right now. A must listen as always! The rundown follows below: OPEN - Alex Grinch fills out his staff. Thoughts on Roy Manning and Brian Odom 0:07:40 - What is going on with all these inside stories about power struggles? Shutup. Lincoln is gonna let Grinch run the show 0:12:10 - Listener complained about Eddie on last week's podcast 0:14:30 - Roy Manning as a recruiter out on the west coast 0:16:10 - What does OU gain in recruiting and what do they have to replace with this staff? 0:22:00 - How do these hires affect the players on this team and the secondary in general? 0:32:30 - The politicizing of the Clemson visit to the White House. The Simple Jacks. 0:36:00 - Ruffin McNeill staying on staff 0:42:15 - The LBs and Brian Odom 0:45:30 - The leadup to Jalen Hurts' decision 0:48:10 - Tate Martell to Miami 0:53:10 - Oklahoma is blocking Austin Kendall's transfer to certain schools 1:00:00 - Josh and Bob's weekend recruiting report 1:09:30 - Back to Austin Kendall developments in his transfer 1:24:00 - The Jalen Hurts to Oklahoma emergency podcast begins 1:27:00 - The leadership that Jalen Hurts can bring to the OU program 1:32:00 - What Lincoln has to come up offensively to adapt to Hurts 1:36:45 - No more Austin Kendall, the backup situation behind Hurts 1:41:00 - How well will Hurts throw the ball in this offense? 1:45:00 - Everything just keeps going OU's way 1:47:00 - Baker and Kyler, two crazy stories. Now Hurts follows 1:53:15 - Will this be the most anticipated spring football camp ever?

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U40: Coaching rumors, QB rumors, recruiting rumors Jan 09, 2019

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There are so many things floating out there we had to address them all. And many of them could change by the time you listen to this podcast. This week's Choctaw Casino & Resort Unofficial 40 deals with Alex Grinch and the hiring of his staff. What are the names to know? Are reports about some coaches meaningless right now? And what coaches could return? Is it more than originally thought? We also talk about Kyler Murray to the NFL, or is it college? Or is it just baseball? It was also a big recruiting weekend and the dead period is almost over. What did Josh learn from the All American Bowl in San Antonio and what's left on the recruiting trail before signing day? We break it all down as well as who else could declare early for the NFL. Wow! It's a lot to take in. The full rundown follows below: OPEN - Alex Grinch's latest hiring information. Is Brian Odom really out? 0:09:00 - Kerry Cooks' situation right now 0:12:00 - A public service message about who should be listening to our podcasts 0:21:25 - Kyler Murray's options moving forward 0:39:00 - The Alex Grinch hiring timeline revealed 0:47:15 - Kliff Kingsbury in the NFL could have an impact on OU's hires? 0:54:30 - Jadon Haselwood finally put to bed this weekend and All-American Bowl breakdown 1:05:30 - Back to defensive hires. Roy Manning? Zac Spavital? 1:08:53 - What's ahead for the Sooners in recruiting before the final signing day. Numbers, who they looking at? 1:14:00 - Another public service announcement about discussing sensitive info on the pod versus releasing tidbits on the Crimson Corner 1:16:40 - Where is the 2020 class this time of year compared to the 2019 class which ended up gangbusters? 1:26:55 - Our weekly OU hoops talk with Bob Przybylo 1:29:40 - Bobby Evans' NFL decision

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U40: Lincoln Riley tabs Alex Grinch to take over his defense Jan 04, 2019

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About 15 minutes into the Choctaw Casino & Resort Unofficial 40 Bruce Feldman's report leaked out that Alex Grinch was set to be hired as Lincoln Riley's new defensive coordinator. So the pod turned into an emergency podcast quickly. We talk about the hiring of Alex Grinch and everything we know about OU's newest defensive coordinator. We also throw out some ideas for Grinch's new staff and our thoughts on who will be staying and going. It's also a huge week for recruiting news as Josh has been in Orlando and San Antonio for both All-American games. Jadon Haselwood is about to announce his college destination and Josh was around he and his potential future teammates all week. We break down what to watch for coming out of these practices and games. We also have a suggestion for Lincoln Riley to make his defensive staff a dominant one. The full rundown follows below: OPEN - We start the podcast knowing that a defensive coordinator could be announced at any moment 0:07:00 - Carey's big idea to add to the OU defensive staff with Alex Grinch 0:12:30 - Josh's time in Orlando, Theo Wease was great. 0:15:30 - Josh's thoughts on OU's defensive players in Orlando. 0:19:00 - Previewing the All-American Game on NBC 0:22:00 - The crew just finds out Alex Grinch is the new defensive coordinator. The crew breaks down the hire and how we got here. 0:26:20 - Eddie is now officially fired up about the idea of bringing Tony Gibson in here too 27:35 - Coaches who could be on the way out now 32:00 - Grinch was Riley's first choice. Golding became a fan favorite for nothing 0:36:10 - Is it even responsible to talk about this Kyler Murray stuff? 0:42:48 - The downfall of Facebook is ruining Twitter 0:49:25 - Is cleaning house the way to go on defense? 0:52:50 - Lincoln Riley set the table to make sure all the recruits are happy with this move and the loss of assistants 0:55:40 - A Bryce Youngquist tangent 1:02:30 - Is Bobby Evans coming back? The early departures discussed 1:08:30 - The importance of the defensive and offensive line coaches in college football now 1:12:50 - Jadon Haselwood's announcement

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U40: Kyler Murray no shows, Hollywood Brown does. Media in full swing. Dec 26, 2018

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Media collides with the Orange Bowl as Wednesday is here and our first major media opportunities arrive. We headed out to practice to watch Marquise Brown and talked with offensive coordinators and key players. We're also joined by friend of the pod Jason Kersey to talk about his big oral history on the 2003 Oklahoma team he just published at The Athletic. We break down what we learned from day one of media access as we anxiously await full blown Media Day at Hard Rock Stadium tomorrow morning. The full rundown is below: OPEN - Ass play and getting to see OU practice a little bit today. Also no Kyler Murray 0:10:09 - Two big storylines coming in - motivation for Alabama because Kyler won Heisman and Tua's health 0:12:50 - Marquise Brown's status 0:16:00 - Eddie hot takes the RB rotation 0:18:50 - Fans getting mad at players for being at the beach 0:25:00 - Kersey is a bit of a Paul Finebaum expert 0:35:00 - Kersey's piece in the Athletic on the 2003 OU team 0:45:00 - Some Pete Golding talk continues 0:48:00 - Biggest scandals during bowl prep 0:52:00 - Media Day tomorrow

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U40: Lincoln recruits like a boss. The signing day breakdown Dec 20, 2018

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Oklahoma currently sits with the No. 5 recruiting class in the country after the early signing period has ended. On this edition of the Choctaw Casino & Resort s Unofficial 40 we breakdown the impressive haul Lincoln Riley pulled in on signing day. Even without a defensive coordinator he pulled in two 4-star recruits and stole a safety from Arizona State. We also go inside the commitments and how signing day came together from our perspectives. Lots to talk about with the future including a possible signing by Jadon Haselwood and what we know. We also breakdown Justin Fields' transfer destination and give you plenty of Bob and Josh recruiting goodness in this episode. The full rundown follows below: OPEN - The crazy schedule of the season ending, recruiting and the Orange Bowl coming next 0:04:15 - We essentially hand the podcast over to the recruiting gurus. Josh and Bob's takes on the class 0:06:00 - DeArman and Criddell show a new direction on defense. How all the safety commits came together on signing day 0:16:00 - The timeline of the final day of signings from Josh and Bob 0:22:30 - The Jadon Haselwood situation and what has been going on there 0:23:50 - Some weird off tangent basketball talk 0:24:35 - Back to Haselwood with Josh and Bob 0:32:00 - Our scoopers that found all the hidden album covers and how well OU did in promoting signing day 0:38:00 - Some of the strangeness in Stillwater on signing day 0:45:00 - No news on Marquise Brown is still the norm. Lincoln Riley press conference impressions 0:48:00 - The defensive backs are the underrated part of this class and Lincoln deserves credit for holding class together 0:52:45 - Calvin Thibodeaux appears to be safe as an assistant at OU 0:56:40 - Did Texas have a disastrous signing day? 1:04:50 - Dax Hill flips back to Michigan 1:09:05 - Bob's signing day takeaway. 1:12:50 - Justin Fields and his transfer possibilities. Is Oklahoma a player? 1:27:00 - Wrapping it up. We've all hit the wall at this point.

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U40: OU has been busy with awards, recruiting and getting back to football Dec 13, 2018

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Kyler Murray and Lincoln Riley arrived back in Norman after a whirlwind week and a half of awards circuits and recruiting trips. So the gang got together and broke down everything we've learned since watching Kyler Murray win the Heisman Trophy. Josh and Bob weigh in on the recruiting trips the coaches have been taking and the latest developments there. We talk Lincoln Riley and his next defensive coordinator of course and even talk a little bit about Alabama, Ben Powers and Bill Bedenbaugh. The full rundown follows below: OPEN - Some insight into how we watch football games in person 0:06:00 - Kyler Murray wins the Heisman. Is it the best season in OU history? 0:11:08 - Eddie butchers someone's name. A pod staple. 0:15:50 - Has Baker's season made it more likely that Kyler will play in the NFL? 0:20:20 - The College Football Playoff committee is all about brand names 0:27:05 - Time to podcast shame Josh for one of his many quirks 0:30:25 - Our love for Ben Powers 0:32:00 - Quinnan Williams, OU's offensive line and Bill Bedenbaugh 0:33:40 - Who is OU's better running back against Alabama? Sermon or Brooks? And a nickname given to Brooks 0:37:55 - Lincoln Riley and the assistants hit the recruiting trail 0:40:45 - Defensive recruit reactions to OU not having a permanent DC 0:44:25 - Josh and Bob's recruiting highlights with coaches hitting the road 0:46:50 - Weekend visits from Josh 0:55:06 - Lincoln Riley takeaways from his press conference yesterday. Marquise Brown and other injuries. 0:56:40 - Riley eyeing Saban's coaching tree system? 1:00:30 - Lincoln doesn't appear to be hiring a DC until after the bowl game. Golding and Grinch talk. 1:09:45 - A little more on the injury front before we sign off. 1:13:45 - Lincoln a much bigger face of recruiting now in the program. 1:16:40 - Thoughts on OU's offensive line food hangouts?

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U40: Season over and things have never been busier Dec 05, 2018

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On this week's edition of the Choctaw Casino & Resort Unofficial 40 we had a lot to talk about. Recapping the Big 12 Championship with Josh here this time, Kyler Murray's Heisman weekend and his relationship with Baker Mayfield. We also talk about all the recruiting visits the coaches are on right now as signing day is just two weeks away. Josh and Bob weigh in on the latest with recruiting. We also talk about OU's defensive coordinator situation as well as some previews of Alabama. We also get to hear Carey's plans for paying off all this travel if OU makes it to the national title game. It really is a gamble. The full rundown follows below: OPEN - The Big 12 Championship recapped as well and welcome to Miami 0:06:20 - The talking heads before the Playoff pairings were announced 0:09:30 - Kyler Murray gained the lead in the Heisman over the weekend? 0:13:40 - Breckyn Hager. Ouch! 0:18:45 - Josh's Big 12 Championship thoughts 0:21:10 - Tom Herman is a douchey weirdo? Who is this guy? 0:31:35 - Kyler Murray and the Heisman Trophy and Baker Mayfield 0:37:40 - Who would Lincoln Riley take between Baker and Kyler if he had the ball and 2 minutes to win a title? 0:40:00 - Why does Kyler keep leaving the door open to football? 0:43:10 - Kyler could be the face of the MLB and that would be great for OU 0:47:15 - On the recruiting trail. Coaches are all over the place. Well, some of them 0:54:15 - Lincoln's official visit philosophies and how should he handle it with defense 0:57:10 - The defensive coordinator hire 1:01:30 - Getting a chance to talk to anyone we want in Miami for media day 1:06:25 - How Urban Meyer stepping down could affect OU's defensive coordinator hire 1:08:55 - What happens if OU beats Alabama? 1:15:10 - Marquise Brown doesn't play? Can OU still win? 1:16:45 - Tua's surgery and his situation 1:20:48 - Carey's big idea to pay for all of our travel if OU makes the national title game, All-American games, etc.

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