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The Choctaw Casino & Resort's Unofficial 40 podcast is ready to spring into football. We record right after Lincoln Riley holds his pre-spring press conference and breakdown everything that was said heading into camp. Kyler Murray continues making the news. Riley talks plenty about Alex Grinch and his new defense, Jalen Hurts and rebuilding his entire offensive line. We talk about the players who will miss spring and the ones who might be moving around with a new boss in town on defense. It's your spring football super preview on this edition of the Unofficial 40! The full rundown is below: OPEN - Who will be out for the spring? 0:05:30 - A.D. Miller is back at OU? He went into the PORTAL! 0:10:40 - Kyler Murray isn't a midget now but apparently he's a poor leader according to the NFL Network 0:18:08 - Lincoln Riley on the Charlie Casserly reporting 0:22:15 - Kyler's Pro Day could be crazy 0:26:46 - Lincoln Riley's thoughts on Kyler Murray and Kliff Kingsbury 0:31:00 - What is Alex Grinch's defense going to

This week on the Choctaw Casino & Resort Unofficial 40 podcast it's the NFL Combine and the Kyler Murray show/no-show, how tall is he? sweepstakes. We talk about the craziness surrounding Murray. Is it possible he's not going to workout because he already has assurances from a team? We talk about other Sooners in the combine as well as future NFL stars currently on the roster. Some spring football talk is sprinkled in along with Josh's impressions from the Houston Rivals Camp as well as the latest in recruiting. The Sooners got a new commitment last week and Josh thinks he could redefine the h-back position at OU. The full rundown follows below: OPEN - We've been doing podcasts every week for six months now thanks to our sponsors 0:04:50 - SoonerScoop's pronunciation guide for the universe 0:09:00 - Kyler Murray was finally measured today and the world lost its mind 0:16:50 - Kyler reportedly won't workout at the combine 0:20:00 - What does Kyler have to lose by working out? 0:22:30 - Could Arizona have g

This week on the Choctaw Casino & Resort Unofficial 40 we go heavy recruiting as Josh just returned from Los Angeles and the Rivals 3-Stripe Camp out west. He breaks down who he talked to at a loaded camp. Oklahoma's junior day is coming up and we break down the visitors and what commitments could happen. Carey gives some details of his recent lunch with Joe Castiglione. Tons of recruiting from Josh and Bob and plenty of weirdness as well. The full rundown follows below: OPEN - We welcome in the leader of the Big Bread & Big Dairy resistance, Edward R. Dosevich 0:04:06 - Portnoy actually reviewed Chuck E. Cheese pizza. Don't go to Chuck E. Cheese alone if you are a guy 0:10:15 - The Rivals250 came out today and we might start making Rivals hates OU t-shirts 0:13:35 - It's your stay woke segment of the day. They are listening! 0:16:00 - The embarrassment of Rivals getting catfished 0:20:45 - Bob hijacks the show and wants Josh to talk about Rivals Camp in Los Angeles. So he does 0:23:45 - Justin Flowe shoul

In this episode of the Choctaw Casino & Resort Unofficial 40 podcast, we talk about everything that has happened behind the scenes with freshman Ron Tatum who has entered the NCAA's transfer portal. Is there a chance for a return to OU? We also talk about Kyler Murray's future in the NFL now that he is all in for the NFL Draft. How much should he do at the combine? A lot of teams will also be in town for OU's Pro Day with all these offensive linemen. We hit the recruiting trail with Josh and Bob as we talk about all the latest 2020 offers that have been flooding out of Norman. And we breakdown the latest rage of committable/non-committable offers and how confusing it can be and what to do about it. Bob has a huge announcement for the pod as well about his future. Lots to breakdown in recruiting and a lot of off the rails discussions as well. The full rundown follows below: OPEN - Baseball is starting this weekend and it's gonna be cold. Eddie's baseball preview is coming soon 0:04:35 - Will Kyler Murray ev

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

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

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 eff

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

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

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 de

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 0:48:0

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

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

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

The biggest game of the year has arrived as the Sooners head to Arlington to take on the Texas Longhorns for a second time this year. On this week's Choctaw Casino & Resort Unofficial 40 we dive right into the horns down controversy, the matchups we're looking forward to in Arlington, the Coop Ale Works Players to Watch as well as the recruiting that takes center stage immediately after this game. Oh yeah, Lincoln Riley has to hire a defensive coordinator too. But first it's the rematch at Cowboys Stadium. Are the Sooner even better on offense? Can the defense gain some momentum from the game-changing plays they made a week ago? The full rundown is below: OPEN - Eddie and Carey are both equally triggered about the Horns down penalties that have been threatened upon the Sooners 0:03:30 - Kyler Murray vs. Sam Ehlinger and the madness of this rivalry right now 0:08:30 - Alternate ideas for the Horns down celebration 0:13:55 - Lincoln Riley cut off most media this week but Kyler Murray still does what he wants

The Choctaw Casino & Resort Unofficial 40 returns for a holiday week showdown between OU and West Virginia. What's gonna happen? We don't know, but there are going to be a lot of points scored. As we head out the door to West Virginia we talk about OU's place in the college football Playoff landscape, The Playoff committee isn't docking the Sooners for the bad defense but the Sooners must keep dominating on offense and make their way through WVU and Texas. We also talk about what Lincoln Riley is really thinking with the defensive coordinator hire and what it means to recruiting heading forward. When could a new defensive coordinator come in? The Coop Ale Works Player to Watch spans both sides of the ball. We're ready for a wild one in West Virginia. The rundown follows below: OPEN - Eddie murdered a man this week online over Sam Ehlinger? 0:15:00 - West Virginia's defense versus OU's offense 0:20:00 - OU remains No. 6 in the rankings and what is going on with the rest of it? 0:25:00 - Riley doesn't have to

In this edition of the Choctaw Casino & Resort's Unofficial 40, we talk about how coaches are talking about their defense. Is just winning good enough for the fans? It doesn't seem to be enough for Carey, Josh, Eddie and Bob. Hear from Lincoln Riley and Ruffin McNeill on how their defense is playing. Hear the guys give their take on what the goal should be for Riley and McNeill moving forward with this team. The guys yell at each other and we take a break to talk recruiting with Trejan Bridges and his father, Jack, and bring you our full interview from this week at his All-American Game jersey ceremony. Kind of a weird mix of OU hate and OU love in today's podcast. But that's the world we live in right now. The full rundown follows below: OPEN - When is Lincoln Riley going to hire a new defensive coordinator? 0:03:52 - Berry Tramel opens up a can on Riley during the Monday press conference 0:07:00 - The yelling starts among the crew 0:13:25 - Ruffin McNeill's thoughts on the College Football Playoff Committ

On this edition of the Choctaw Casino & Resort Unofficial 40, Oklahoma State comes into Bedlam after a disappointing and shocking road loss to Baylor. The gang is all here to talk about where the Sooners are heading into the weekend. Could it be that the gang feels good about OU's defense even after the Tech game? It's also a huge recruiting weekend for the Sooners and we go heavy into the weekend visitors with Josh and Bob. We also give our Coop Ale Works Player(s) to Watch against the Cowboys. Some important names to watch on the offensive and defensive side of the ball. A recruiting packed edition of the 40 with plenty of laughs included. The full rundown is below: OPEN - Josh's toddler joins the podcast to start things off 0:02:20 - We start out with recruiting and news of a surprise official visitor 0:09:30 - The 2:30 starts actually works for Lincoln Riley and his recruiting goals this weekend 0:18:30 - Why should OU fans be excited about Evan Neal coming to campus? 0:31:00 - OU has received some comm

This week's Choctaw Casino & Resort Unofficial 40 is a supersized edition because the gang has a lot to talk about. Lincoln Riley rumors will continue as long as the Browns job is open. We hear from Riley on the reasons he loves Oklahoma and college football. The College Football Playoff rankings were released as well and we give our thoughts on the Sooners #7 ranking as well as where everyone else fell. We debate the biggest challengers to OU's ascension up the rankings. We also break down the upcoming game with Texas Tech and talk about our players to watch this weekend. The Tech atmosphere will by a challenge for Kyler Murray. We also hit on plenty of fun stuff as well as the latest on the recruiting trail. The full rundown follows below: OPEN - It's a night game in Lubbock. How good is Texas Tech? 0:04:00 - The goal was not to have a dominating defense, just for it to be better 0:07:15 - The Playoff rankings are out for the first time and fighting on the pod has started 0:17:20 - We talk about Lincoln

The Choctaw Casino & Resort's Unofficial 40 podcast is in mid-season form as the entire crew is here to talk about the scandal in Phoenix. Spencer Rattler was suspended for the rest of the season. What do we know and will any of this affect his future at OU? Kansas State is also headed to town and we're wondering if this is another physical test the Sooners will struggle with on defense. We have your Coop Ale Works Players to Watch as well as breaking down what the Sooners will need from the running back position with Trey Sermon likely to miss the game this weekend. We also take you on the recruiting trail recapping our trip to see Trejan Bridges over the weekend and what's ahead for Lincoln Riley and the Sooners. The full rundown follows below: OPEN - It appears we've survived the "rockstar" podcast without losing all our sponsors 0:03:20 - Spencer Rattler is suspended for the rest of his high school season. WTH? 0:08:30 - This QB1 documentary is now going to be the weirdest football documentary ever 0:10