Soonernation: Oklahoma Sooners

With spring sports getting started it seems like all of the football writers are suddenly coming out with incredibly insane hot takes they tend be shots at OU. Yup, everyone feels it and there's a reason why this is happening. We'll discuss that in this episode of the Sooner Nation Podcast. Episode Talking Points Basketball Update (No more room for moral victories) Softball Update (They're better than expected) Why are so many people coming out with hot takes that are shots at OU? True or False? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oklahoma has closed out the 2022 recruiting class since we last recorded so instead of giving you the same rehash that you've already heard for a week now we thought it would be fun to look at it from a different angle. Which member of this class was the biggest surprise? Who immediately makes you think they're a future NFL All-Pro? Who is the leader of the class? We'd love to know your thoughts on this as well. Episode Talking Points Basketball (Moving from bad to worse)  As crazy as it sounds, they’re not out of the NCAA (11-seed) NSD Recap  The surprise  The Future All-Pro  The Leader  True or False? (Rich provides the questions) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've got Rich back in this episode which opens the door for probably the most basketball talk that we've done this season. Of course we've got some football tidbits as well as we breakdown the 2022 recruiting class and discuss how many more players the Sooners might add to the class. Episode Talking Points Oklahoma’s big win in Morgantown  Player Of The Game  What concerns do you have moving forward? Football Recruiting  Closing out the 2022 recruiting class (latest crystal ball predictions)  True or False (Matt asking the questions) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Things got ugly for Oklahoma on the basketball count over the weekend but at the end of the day the Sooners only had themselves to blame for the loss to Baylor. We've got some basketball talk, some football recruiting, and true or false questions lined up for you in this episode of the Sooner Nation Podcast. Episode Talking Points Oklahoma's basketball loss to Baylor Caleb Williams appears to have packed up and left Georgia is moving in on 2023 running back Treyaun Webb True or False (Rich provides the questions) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the world awaits news from the college football transfer portal, the Sooners are making one more final push for the 2022 recruiting class by hosting several recruits this weekend. Episode Talking Points Basketball is in a bad spot No news from the transfer portal yet Three names to keep an eye on from Oklahoma's final 2022 recruiting push True or False? (Listeners asking the questions) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a short break we're back with a new episode of the Sooner Nation podcast and we've got a burning question - Can Dillon Gabriel lead OU to the Promise Land? Of course there's more that we discuss here but that's probably the most important topic right now. Episode Talking Points Basketball's tough stretch Nothing has changed with the 2022 recruiting class The transfer portal is buzzing True or False? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One quarterback jumped into the transfer portal on Monday and another jumped out. Welcome to the new era of college football. Clearly the Caleb Williams situation is the biggest story happening for the Sooners right now and while we do have plenty to say about that, we also have a few other things to address as well. Episode Talking Points Oklahoma Basketball still not ranked and Baylor is coming up next on the schedule Jovante Barnes commits for the 2022 class Caleb Williams out and Dillon Gabriel in? Thoughts on the Alamo Bowl True or False (Listeners asking the questions) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Alamo Bowl is just days away so in this episode to the Sooner Nation Podcast we're discussing the ins and outs of Oklahoma's matchup with Oregon. Episode Talking Points Worst Christmas presents ever Woodi Washington confirms that he'll be back next season Offensive keys to success Key players on the Sooner offense Bold prediction for the offense True of False? (Rich asking the questions) Defensive keys to success Key players on the Sooner defense Bold prediction for the defense Big 12 bowl rundown Alamo Bowl score predictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've officially made it to Bowl Week as the Sooners get ready to play Oregon and while we'll be developing our entire next episode to previewing the Alamo Bowl we have a few things we need to address before hand. Episode Talking Points Basketball finishes 10-2 in the non-conference portion of its schedule 2022 Football Recruiting Updates Sooners grab Daniel Parker out of the transfer portal Bowl Opt-Outs // Argument for and Against? Biggest Surprise in Oklahoma's 2-Deep for the Bowl Game Coaching Hires // Cornerbacks Wish List True or False (Rich asking the questions) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're closing in on the Alamo Bowl being just a week away and before we begin to breakdown Oklahoma's matchup with Oregon we have a few questions that we'd like to discuss. That's one of several topics included in this episode of the Sooner Nation Podcast.  Episode Talking Points Oklahoma Basketball beats UTA 70-50 Is the 2022 recruiting class going to grow? Theo Wease returns from the transfer portal True or False? (Listeners asking the questions) The things we'd like to know before the Alamo Bowl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's podcast time once again and with the early signing period open for college football that should give us plenty to talk about. After you throw in the fact that USC coaches will be leading the Sooner defense in the Alamo Bowl, Dillon Gabriel transferring to UCLA and your true or false questions then we've got a pretty packed episode once again. Episode Talking Points Dillon Gabriel to UCLA Caleb Williams's Twitter exchange with Michael Turk Three departed coaching returning for the bowl game Notes on the early signing period True or False (Listeners asking the questions) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I still think it's a bit weird not recapping a football game but the Alamo Bowl will be here before we know it. On the week that the early signing period begins for college football the Sooners are beginning to see things ramp back up on the recruiting trail now that the new coaching staff is coming together. That's one of the many topics we we discussed in this latest episode of the Sooner Nation Podcast. Episode Talking Points Oklahoma basketball beats #12 Arkansas (Thoughts on the game)  Recruiting update  Four reasons Ted Roof is a good choice at defensive coordinator  Brandon Hall to coach safeties True or False? (Matt asking the questions) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Once again we reached out to the listeners to give us some content and you didn't disappoint. You guys generated some fantastic true or false discussion statements and I'm happy to use them. Here's our latest episode of the Sooner Nation Podcast, Episode Talking Points Three thoughts on Oklahoma's basketball loss to Butler New football crystal ball predictions Calvin Thibodeaux gone from the staff Jeff Lebby hired as the new offensive coordinator True or False? (Listeners asking the questions) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oklahoma has a new football coach and the Sooner Nation is literally ready to run through a brick wall. We'll spend 90% of this episode discussing Brent Venables and the impact he'll have on the OU football program. Much of what we discuss is thanks to you and the questions you submitted through social media. It was a fun experiment that we'll definitely do more of. Episode Talking Points Disappointment has been erased Sooners draw Oregon in the Alamo Bowl Venables was the right hire at the right time Offensive coordinator will be a HUGE decision Caleb Williams becomes priority #1 True or False? (You guys asking the questions) Big 12 championship/bowl thoughts Basketball's big win over Florida Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanksgiving weekend took Oklahoma fans on a wild ride that included losing in Bedlam and then watching Lincoln Riley bolt for California. We're still processing ourselves and while information is sure to continue to come in, and change, here are some thoughts on the state of the Sooner Nation. Episode Talking Points Thoughts & Speculations on Lincoln Riley's departure The fallout from Riley leaving Three plays that cost Oklahoma the Bedlam game True or False? (Taking questions from social media) Key stretch coming up for Oklahoma Basketball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How big is Bedlam this year? Big enough that we needed an hour and a half to cover it. We've got a packed episode of the Sooner Nation Podcast where we take multiple angles, and perspectives, to the game that could very well decide the fate of the Big 12 championship. We hope that you enjoy and wish you a very happy Thanksgiving. Episode Talking Points Sooners lose Chris McClellan to Florida  Gabe Brkic a Groza award winner  Is OSU DC Jim Knowles a hotter commodity than Alex Grinch? How does OU make the offense work? (Keys to success) Key offensive players to watch Bold prediction for the offense True or False with special guest Zack Low Does the defensive performance against Iowa State provide hope? Defensive keys to success  Key defensive players to watch Bold prediction for the defense  Big 12 Rundown  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oklahoma's defense led the way in a 28-21 win over Iowa State on Saturday but the Sooners still need to get some things figured out on the offensive side of the ball before heading to Stillwater for Bedlam. Episode Talking Points General Thoughts - Impressive Win? - Predicting the CFP Top 4? - Caleb Williams Struggling     - Your Thoughts on Why? - Controversial Call on ISU TD (1st Quarter), Did Refs Get It Right? Offensive Recap - Third Down Struggles (1-of-10) - Memorable Moment - Offensive Player of the Game True or False? (Rich asking the questions) Defensive Recap - Defensive Front Anchored Win - Why not double Kolar on the entirety of the final drive? - Expect Offenses to Remain on 4th Down Moving Forward? - Memorable Moment - Defensive Player of the Game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oklahoma still controls its own destiny in the Big 12 championship race but that could change pretty quickly with a dangerous Iowa State team coming to town. Every game is a must win from here on out. Episode Talking Points Lincoln Riley to LSU Rumors OU Basketball in South Carolina General Game Thoughts Resume Building Game? Offensive Preview Keys to Game Bold Prediction Player Who Must Perform True or False? (Rich asking the questions) Defensive Preview Keys to Game Bold Prediction Player Who Must Perform Big 12 Rundown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was pretty much all bad for the Sooners in Waco and yet they've still got to pick up the pieces and move forward into the final two weeks of the regular season. Talking about it could prove to be therapeutic. Episode Talking Points - Hoops with an impressive win over UTSA - Marvin Jones Jr. narrows his list down to 5 - Where did the offense go in Waco? - Caleb Williams is still the guy moving forward - Bad decisions led to a bad day - No adjustments - Is there an offensive MVP? - True or False? (Matt asking the questions) - Defensive effort was good for three quarters. What happened in the 4th? - Defensive MVP - What the loss means moving forward - Big 12 rundown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Championship November is here and up first for the Sooners are the 13th ranked Baylor Bears in Waco. Should Oklahoma run the table over the next four weeks they should comfortably find themselves among the Top 4 teams in the College Football Playoff Top 25. Episode Talking Points Thoughts on the latest CFP Top 25  OU Basketball wins opener  Oklahoma At Baylor  Offensive preview Offensive player(s) to watch Bold prediction  True or False? (Matt asking the questions)  Defensive preview Defensive player(s) to watch Bold prediction  Big 12 Rundown  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices