Oklahoma Sooners Unofficial 40

We're still a week away from spring football getting going but that doesn't stop us from breaking down some keys to the spring concerning Mike Stoops and Kyler Murray. OU hoops has us all in a funk with the way this team has fallen apart. Recruiting takes us to wondering how spring camps like The Opening and Rivals camps could interfere with official visits on campuses. The gang is back together for a lot of different topics on this edition of the Unofficial 40. The full rundown follows below. OPEN - Are OU hoops fans just ready for this thing to be over? 0:03:00 - How did we get here with OU hoops and who is to blame? 0:05:38 - Where does Trae Young rank in OU history after this season? 0:18:56 - Kyler Murray is now a starter for baseball. How will that affect his spring with football? 0:24:18 - Spring game anticipation and selling out the stadium update 0:34:10 - Will there be conflicts between The Opening/Rivals camps and getting kids on official visits this spring? 0:37:45 - Cheating in college football and the NCAA's role 0:46:15 - How the Sooners will use spring football to bolster recruiting 0:53:50 - Millwood RB Marcus Major really starting to rack up the offers 1:05:40 - How is Eddie's relationship with Natty Light? 1:11:01 - The champion of hot, messed up teachers has happened 1:16:30 - Dealing with Mike Stoops this spring with such a spotlight on his defense 1:26:10 - How the Sooners should build their secondary 1:33:30 - NFL Combine is starting

Carey, Josh and Eddie return to talk about all the developments surrounding the 2019 recruiting class which is starting to take shape after OU finished off it's second junior day this weekend. We talk about the struggles of OU hoops and Trae Young after the losses continue to pile up. We also talk about Baker Mayfield's return to Norman this weekend and plenty of off the wall topics as well. The full rundown is below: OPEN - OU hoops is still headed in the wrong direction. How soft are the Sooners playing right now? 0:04:20 - Lon Kruger just isn't going to give you the fire and brimstone you crave. 0:05:40 - Have the freshmen hit the wall? The team has certainly not helped Young through this potential wall. 0:13:20 - The ESPN Trae Young fatigue is real and we're all feeling it. 0:15:30 - Eddie as a helicopter parent and the need to re-ignite his courting of Lauren Chamberlain if he wants an athletic kid. 0:20:30 - Baker Mayfield shows up in Norman this weekend to help out recruiting. 0:22:00 - Josh breaks down what happened at junior days. Garrett Wilson coming in was a big deal. 0:24:39 - OU is chasing so many big names at WR. How do they fit them in? 0:26:30 - Kori Roberson commits to the Sooners. Josh breaks it down. 0:29:30 - How much is QB commit Spencer Rattler helping to recruit receivers? 0:31:20 - Josh's biggest takeaways from OU's Junior Day 0:33:40 - OU's biggest disappointment from Junior Day according to Josh 0:38:30 - Rice graduate transfer offensive tackle Calvin Anderson was in this weekend and we've already caught up with him 0:45:03 - Baker Mayfield updates on what he's been up to since the Rose Bowl and getting ready for the NFL Draft. 0:54:04 - Eddie and Josh have to take over the podcast. So we're talking President's Day and weird President stuff. 0:56:15 - Jalan Robinson, 2018 OL who could join the 2018 signing class. 0:59:50 - The 2020 state of Oklahoma recruiting class and how much it's starting to build as a big class. 1:08:43 - Eddie gives his OU baseball update 1:11:11- We end with plenty of nonsense. Josh's kid updates, Carey is headed to L.A. and will experience bottle service, Eddie and Carey get in some baseball talk.

It's an Unofficial 40 first as Bob Przybylo joins the crew for his first podcast. But it's National Signing Day so we need SoonerScoop.com's other recruiting guru to join us. We break down the signings by Lincoln Riley today and talk about the defensive makeup of this class. Riley was looking for an elite front 7. Did he get that in this class? We also talk about the defensive backfield and the latest news and notes after Riley held the annual signing day press conference. There are some comings, goings and new injuries out there. OPEN -Eddie demanded we do a podcast today or he was going to kill everyone 0:04:00 - Lanie did not have a strong day at the pool and Carey and Eddie wants to know if her swim instructor is hot 0:07:00 - Carey and Eddie tell you how to get your daughter a college scholarship 0:12:00 - Carey tries to teach Eddie how to be a better person 0:15:00 - The idiots finally start talking recruiting. Riley breaks down the days signings. 0:26:00 - Lincoln Riley is focused on signing elite guys up front on defense 0:32:17 - Michael Thompson. Will he qualify? 0:38:03 - The defensive backfield. Who can make an immediate impact at safety? Anyone? 0:45:33 - Ricky DeBerry just going to be a student this semester and become a grad transfer 0:48:29 - Lincoln Riley talks about injury to Nick Basquine

Carey, Josh and Eddie all made it back together before the week was over. Highlights of the rambling include men's hoops, Sherri Coale's salary, poor Blake Griffin, Josh's daughter joined us, Landry Jones talk, the linebacker from UCF with no hand, the message board attacking Nick Krueger and plenty more nonsense. We did talk some serious recruiting in this podcast as National Signing Day is approaching on Wednesday. The rundown follows below: OPEN -OU hoops keeps having to play on the road against teams that just suffered a crippling loss 0:02:20 - Trae Young continues to be ESPN's college basketball gravy train and Blake Griffin goes to Detroit 0:05:30 - Landry Jones is the second highest grossing NFL QB from OU behind Sam Bradford 0:13:25 - The late signing period and how it has affected the interest in recruiting 0:18:50 - The message board drama over Moro Ojomo 0:20:12 - Lanie bursts into the podcast as Josh is doing the baby family tour 0:22:40 - Superbowl talk. Will Nick Foles crumble? OU took Keith Nichol instead of Foles out of high school. 0:27:50 - Back to Ojomo and message board controversy. Where does OU stand with him? 0:34:30 - OU's final official visit weekend before signing day. Who will come in? 0:39:00 - Lincoln Riley's approach to recruiting vs. Bob Stoops' approach. It's not a bad thing to ask for the commitment. 0:49:52 - Josh looks back at some massive recruiting failures in past classes 0:55:35 - Riley wants 80,000 at the spring game. Can it happen? Are official visits this early a good thing? 1:15:30 - Back to signing day particulars. Will Ojomo announce on signing day? 1:16:53 - Calvin Anderson, Rice transfer. Where are the Sooners there? 1:20:00 - Ogbo Okoronkwo. Why he could be even better in the NFL. 1:23:10 - Carey hates the Bills Mafia 1:25:00 - 2019 OU commit WR Trejan Bridges gets an Alabama offer and some Marcus Major talk. 1:34:00 - How will OU do against Texas and West Virginia

Baker Mayfield talk is back on the podcast as senior bowl practices are underway. We break down what we've seen from senior bowl practices so far. We also delve into Kyler Murray's dual roles coming this spring and Shane Beamer joining the OU staff. Josh updates us on what to look for heading into National Signing Day and where OU sits. Plenty of OU Junior Day talk as well as breaking down the latest from OU basketball and Trae Young's return against Kansas. The rundown follows below: OPEN - We have official height measurements for Baker Mayfield at the Senior Bowl 0:08:00 - The national narrative of Baker Mayfield vs. Johnny Manziel 0:18:45 - Baker should impress with combine interviews 0:21:30 - Kyler Murray getting ready to play baseball. How will it affect his football? 0:32:00 - Shane Beamer is hired at Oklahoma. What will that mean to the staff? 0:35:00 - The rising cost of coaching salaries, Cale Gundy and Bill Bedenbaugh 0:44:00 - How we all figured out we weren't future NFL football players 0:48:28 - Shane Beamer's role with special teams moving forward 0:54:55 - OU recruiting closing out in 2018. Defensive lineman and Leon O' Neal. 0:58:18 - Will Michael Thompson qualify academically? 1:00:40 - Leon O' Neal update. Brayden Willis offer at TE 1:07:20 - What we learned from OU's first Junior Day 1:10:00 - How OU is using this time to get a head start on 2019 1:24:10 - The Trae Young Show was back Monday night 1:37:17 - Wrapping up. Coaching smoke, new GA in the program, recruiting loose ends

The Sooners are hitting the recruiting trail hard trying to land some big-time defensive linemen and a major safety before signing day. The gang checks in to discuss the latest in recruiting. We also talk a little bit of hoops and the latest on the coaching situation. Josh gives his thoughts on junior days as well as the crop of talent in the state of Oklahoma for 2019. The full rundown is below: OPEN - Trae Young struggles in Manhattan, Kansas 0:08:10 - Junior days are starting in Norman. Where does Cole Mashburn fit in for OU? 0:14:00 - Is it possible OU doesn't sign a single kid in state in 2019? 0:16:30 - Moro Ojomo visits Norman. Where are the Sooners in his recruitment? 0:23:57 - Michael Thompson. OU making a huge push but can he qualify 0:30:11 - The latest with Leon O' Neal and where OU stands 0:34:45 - Texas A&M working hard to turn DaShaun White 0:40:48 - What else is out there for OU in recruiting? 0:43:21 - How many can OU take in this class? Jordan Austin still hanging over this class. 0:53:00 - OU replaces Jerry Schmidt with Bennie Wylie 1:09:14 - Wrapping up recruiting for this week 1:10:52 - Coaching turmoil seems to be settling down for now 1:20:45 - The Trae Young show moves on to Bedlam. Time to rebound

We actually did a podcast today without mentioning Baker Mayfield I think? Today was dominated about coaching moves by Jerry Schmidt and what this means for the future of Mike Stoops and Bill Bedenbaugh. We talk about Josh's week in San Antonio and the U.S. Army All-American game and some inside insight into how Brendan Radley-Hiles and DaShaun White ended up Sooners. More on OU early departures like Du'Vonta Lampkin and the return of Rodney Anderson. We talk about the future of OU's backfield as Abdul Adams looks to transfer. Also a preview of this weekend's official visits for football and some Trae Young, Big 12, OU hoops talk. the full rundown follows below: OPEN - 'Lil Sweet is Justin Guarine and that is still my favorite fact of 2017/2018 0:04:50 - Jerry Schmidt is leaving Oklahoma. Why did it happen? Where does OU go from here? 0:24:08 - How saving money on Jerry Schmidt could help secure Bill Bedenbaugh for the future. 0:27:58 - Is OU where they need to be in terms of salaries? 0:35:00 - Mike Stoops is dominating every conversation. We finally give our most real thoughts on the situation. 0:41:17 - Could Mike Stoops still be fired? We're not being naive about anything. 0:53:50 - Josh on the U.S. Army All-American Bowl coverage. Inside Bookie's announcement. 0:57:18 - How does Radley-Hiles reshape the cornerback position at OU? 0:59:42 - Sooners still need some bodies at safety Leon O'Neal 1:00:33 - DaShaun White and Leon O'Neal, do they relate to each other and help OU? 1:13:15 - Update on the weeks of Ron Tatum and Ronnie Perkins 1:18:37 - Early departures for OU football. Du'Vonta Lampkin surprises everyone 1:27:13 - Rodney Anderson has a talk with his family decides to return to OU. Abdul Adams and RB depth. 1:37:35 - The board is triggering Carey during the podcast 1:40:10 - Taking a moment for the Trae Young train. Big 12 talk and OU's place right now. 1:44:40 - OU's football recruiting weekend. Just a quick breakdown before we leave.

Take us back to California, to those crystal neon signs. The gang is back from Los Angeles and the Rose Bowl after eight days in paradise. Well, except for that loss to Georgia. We breakdown all the talk surrounding Mike Stoops and the future of the OU defense. Carey had a chance to catch up with Lincoln Riley who had just returned to Norman about the Rose Bowl, the defense, the future and more. Josh has been in San Antonio for the U.S. Army All-American combine checking in on Sooner commitments and prospects. He gives us a full breakdown. We also talk lots of where the Sooners go now. Riley has to hire a 10th assistant soon. Who will he tab? The full rundown is below: OPEN - We're back from our L.A. trip and the Rose Bowl was so crazy none of us even remember the score 0:06:45 - The Mike Stoops rumors start flying as soon as the game ends 0:08:42 - Lincoln Riley addresses the defense 0:15:15 - The defensive line dilemma 0:17:45 - Josh talks about the help that could be coming in recruiting on defense 0:29:50 - LB recruiting, 10th assistant has to be on defense? 0:43:10 - Improve defensive recruiting or everybody gets fired 0:47:50 - NFL early departures. Could Rodney Anderson leave early? 0:55:16 - Recruiting announcements at the All-American games 1:01:40 - A&M makes a DC hire, more coaching movement/10th assistant talk 1:12:55 - Will Lincoln Riley be able to stomach watching the national championship game? 1:18:30 - What are Riley's biggest regrets about the Rose Bowl? 1:22:20 - Kyler Murray wants to play baseball again. What does Riley think? 1:28:50 - OU needs better players than what they have now on defense 1:31:40 - The Trae Young Show. We talk some OU hoops

The SoonerScoop crew is back for a full early signing day wrap-up show. Josh had the week from hell with a newborn and a flu-striken 3-year old. Eddie Radosevich started the show extremely hungover because of some really excessive partying last night. We quickly get into the overall breakdown of this year's early signing class (5:20) before we start going into breaking down the personalities of this class (8:15) where Jalen Redmond could have the highest ceiling of any player signed Wednesday. Patrick Fields was the president of this class when it was all said and done and where does Jordan Kelly fit in long-term? (10:40). It was a good year for Oklahoma prospects and Brey Walker was the best that signed with the Sooners (15:00). Josh talks about the picks from he and Bob Przybylo as this class' biggest game-changers (19:40). Josh breaks down who could be an early special teams standout in this class (25:20). Tanner Mordecai breakdown and a little bit of Cameron Rising talk as well as Lincoln Riley's thoughts on being competitive as a QB (29:30). We divert to a little bit of life after Baker Mayfield discussion with Kyler Murray and Austin Kendall (42:30). We then have to stop the podcast to talk about Nik Bonnito news that was coming out(44:40). We talk about OU's remaining targets heading toward the official signing day in February (47:57) The Rose Bowl awaits as Carey and Eddie get ready to fly out to LA (1:00:27). The Trae Young show is back on tonight in Norman (1:01:30) Big 12 basketball champs and Big 12 football champ talk for 2018 (1:04:38). We spoke with Rodney Anderson this week after the rape allegations resulted in no charges (1:10:15). We talk some Rose Bowl matchups before we head out (1:20:45).

Oklahoma football is through awards season and we're starting to brace for bowl practices to hit full swing as Lincoln Riley gets ready to hold his first bowl prep press conference Thursday. We get an update on Eddie's chipped tooth (1:20-3:00) because he actually has a dentist appointment now. Josh updates us on life and death. His baby is almost here but he had to put his dog down yesterday and we quiz Eddie on the worst dog dying movies of all time (3:00-7:30) and somehow grief banging and Top Gun sneaks in. Somehow Josh and Carey get into discussing what happened to Bryce Youngquist and what really happened (11:12-15:40). We talk a little of Baker Mayfield and the Heisman, Jason White, Bob Stoops and whether Baker is going to age well unlike Geno Torretta (15:45-25:04) Jason Kersey, former OU beat writer for the Oklahoman, former Arkansas beat writer for SECCountry.com and he now covers the SEC Conference for The Athletic. (25:35-52:54) We talk with Kersey about Georgia fans, the Mercedes-Benz dome, the site of the national title game, dealing with and fighting with fans on Twitter, and plenty of early thoughts on OU/Georgia. We're also your recruiting pushermen as Josh updates us on how the early signing period is shaping up for Oklahoma (53:51-1:15:12). We break down the big defensive offers that are still out there heading toward the first signing day and talk about Oklahoma's overall approach with kids right now. We also speculate on how Josh Proctor's recruitment could play out with him not signing early. Voicemails are back this week. We've got another Stoops impersonator, a level-headed caller that sparks some talk about ESPN mentioning Baker's arrest during his Heisman ceremony, a triggered caller and Firecracker Farts is back again, come back (1:15:15-1:30:15)

It's awards season as Baker Mayfield is just cleaning house from Atlanta to New York. The gang is back after Carey survived the ebola scare and we recap the Big 12 Championship (1.04-7.05) and we breakdown OU's matchup with Georgia and the College Football Playoff's selection of the top four teams (0:07.05-15.10). Carey wants Eddie to take in Nakatomi Tower in LA and we talk our top Christmas movies as well as Never Back Down (17.10-20.57). Alabama vs. Ohio State and why did the Big 12 even add a Big 12 title game? (20.57-32.10). Josh Heupel gets a head coaching job and Missouri and Nebraska are still college football's lost boys (32.10-39.45). Baker Mayfield heads to New York to pick up his Heisman (42.54-50.22). The Sooners have been on the road picking up awards so how does that affect recruiting heading into the early signing day? (50.22-1.05:19) Rodney Anderson (1.14.55-1.24.55) OU back to practices soon (1.24.55-1.26.13)

As Oklahoma prepares for the Big 12 Championship game, Lincoln Riley works to make sure the Sooners know nothing will come easy. The gang is back to breakdown the matchup in Arlington, how things are going inside practices this week, Baker Mayfield's approach while also trying to finish off a Heisman campaign. There is always a battle brewing between Gary Patterson and Baker Mayfield. Can we expect things to get physical once again in the Big 12 title game? We also talk about recruiting and the early signing day. Full rundown is below: OPEN - Thanksgiving leftovers have been eaten and we've got plans for the weekend 0.08:04 - The playoff rankings are out and we give our first thoughts 0.10:40 - Eddie hates on the SEC 0.12:15 - It's the Big 12 Championship and Gary Patterson and Baker Mayfield can't get along 0.26:15 - How Baker Mayfield handles the Heisman hype during championship week 0.29:35 - TCU figured out OU's offense in the second half? 0.32:50 - OU's playmakers vs. TCU playmakers 0.39:28 - OU's offensive line nullified TCU's defensive line in game 1 0.41:37 - Riley demanding even more to avoid a letdown 0.44:20 - Coaching changes all over the place 0.49:00 - Riley talks early signing period, how will it affect things? 1.05:16 - It's time for a few voicemails 1.17:15 - The Baker ear-holing incident with TCU 1.20:05 - Is there going to be a fight before the Big 12 Championship? 1.21:02 - Why is there so much fighting going on? 1.34:34 - Will Bob Stoops go to the Heisman ceremony? 1.35:40 - Is anyone feeling the TCU upset? 1.38:40 - What will the playoff four be? Where is OU headed?

Baker Mayfield has been punished for his crotch grabbing at Kansas and the boys are here to talk about the ins and outs of the decision and how this will affect his last game in Norman. It's your definitive guide to all things Mayfield suspension. We even let the listeners get in on the action as we play your takes on the podcast through our new voicemail feature. Some truly crazy stuff on the voicemails. Josh weighs in on the latest commitment and the commitments to come as well as the early signing period and how OU is dealing with that. it's an episode unlike any we've ever done. The rundown follows: OPEN - Good luck explaining some of our colorful language to your children on your drives 0.03:10 - Baker Mayfield has been punished/suspended. How it all went down. 0.06:35 - Baker's emotional press conference and how hard it was to sit through 0.11:07 - Who ordered the code red on Baker? 0.16:50 - Eddie forces Carey to defend Berry Tramel and once again, Christianity. 0.18:40 - Why Mayfield's crotch grab became such a big deal nationally 0.22:28 - Bob Przybylo has joined SoonerScoop.com 0.31:10 - We introduce voicemails to the show and they are pretty awesome 0.45:35 - Our most triggered voicemail of the day 0.49:45 - We meet David Boren's biggest fan 0.57:10 - Josh updates us on the Derek Green commitment this week 0.59:47 - The early signing period and how it could go for Oklahoma 1.07:13 - Commitments are still coming and one did after we recorded. But still more to come 1.25:30 - Cleaning out the voicemail box 1:28:55 - Baker's value to Oklahoma over the last three years 1.36:15 - What happens at the end of Baker's last home game? Who wins the Don Key Award?

Ahhhh yeah. It's time for another Unofficial 40 and the boys were in rare form this week. Everyone is triggered about the Big 12's treatment by the College Football Playoff committee. Kirby Hocutt and Tommy Tubberville are fighting for the top of idiot mountain. OU has somehow become a hot school after recent renovations and joining the Jordan Brand family. Caleb Kelly suffers a tragedy and our hearts melted at practice yesterday. Carey and Eddie both go full awful human beings in this one. The gang truly was in rare form this week. The rundown follows: OPEN - After a week away the boys catch up with each other. Venmo, Josh's huge head 0.05:20 - We have a new name on top of idiot Mountain. Tommy Tubberville. 0.16:06 - The College Football Playoff rankings are out. Time for us to attack. 0.19:28 - Kirby Hocutt says Iowa State sucks and Carey unleashes his wrath. 0.22:02 - The national perception of the Big 12 overtakes the committee once again. 0.25:45 - Josh wants to crap on Carey's declaration that OU is fine if they win out 0.30:34 - Carey still getting triggered about the Big 12 and the CFP rankings 0.37:22 - OU beats TCU and the biggest story is possible drama in the secondary 0.49:10 - Who will OU play in the Big 12 title game. Who do they want to play more? 0.52:48 - The Big 12 needs Iowa State to hold on to Matt Campbell 0.54:14 - OU becomes a Jordan Brand school. OU has become a really hot, hip school 1.02:43 - OU can vault themselves into an elite category by making the Playoff again 1.04:42 - Texas started fast in the top program war with OU. Now OU is crushing them 1.09:05 - Life after Baker Mayfield 1.14:37 - Caleb Kelly loses one of his closest friends in Tony Perry 1.19:00 - Sooners land a 2020 jumbo athlete 1.23:45 - The weekend wrapup in recruiting 1.34:22 - Everyone gets triggered about Iowa State out of nowhere 1.37:32 - Josh reveals some news surrounding IMG Academy OL Reuben Unije 1.42:38 - Wrapping up. Holiday schedule next week and Josh reveals the baby's name.

Baker Mayfield is asking fans to get loud Saturday. It's No. 5 OU/No. 6 TCU. Eddie says you don't need any stupid music. It's your duty to get nuts. We also talk to ESPN's Dari Nowkhah about a new ticket package fundraiser we're running to raise money for Hayden's Hope. We also talk OU/SEC with Nowkhah. It's a double guest episode as OU LB commit Brian Asamoah joins us to talk what's special about OU recruiting. Lot's of talk about the OU secondary as well. Should OU bench Jordan Thomas, Parnell Motley? Both? We rewind the Bedlam win and look forward to the matchups against TCU. A super-sized podcast for sure! The rundown follows below: OPEN - Josh's next child is closer than we thought 0.05:35 - The early signing period and how hot seat programs could be ruined 0.07:25 - Baker calls out the fans. Don't let the fans choose the music? 0.13:00 - Josh calls Eddie a rage monster. Intervention time 0.13:35 - On to football, Lincoln Riley on injuries 0.15:15 - Can OU bounce back physically after Oklahoma State? 0.21:20 - OU's offensive line against TCU's defensive line 0.22:50 - TCU/OU battles over the last few years 0.26:04 - Dari Nowkhah joins us to talk OU/SEC and Hayden's Hope Ticket fundraiser 0.41:54 - Joey Galloway triggers Eddie again. F-bombs were dropped 0.45:00 - Happy Birthday Sam Bradford 0.48:04 - OU LB commit Brian Asamoah talks to the Unofficial 40 0.57:45 - Recruiting weekend for TCU 1.00:06 - Is Lincoln giving a hard sell to recruits? 1.08:46 - Back to the recruiting visitors this weekend 1.13:04 - Ratings and Reviews 1.17:34 - Could OU start three freshman in the secondary against TCU? Probably not. 1.22.59 - Bedlam recap and OU's intestinal fortitude 1.24:20 - Baker has actually been better this year than he was at OSU 1.30:36 - Is the Heisman race even a race anymore? 1.34:29 - OU facing Jalen Reagor against TCU 1.37:00 - OU could lose this game against TCU 1.52:15 - Buy the Hayden's Hope ticket package and see Baker Mayfield's last game!