Ep. 37 - Will Mike Stoops Make Some Plays in 2018?

In the opening take, Lee lays out why he thinks it's clear Mike Stoops will be returning to run the OU defense once again in 2018. Then Grant joins in to discuss Joe Castiglione getting a shot at the CFP Committee. Next, guys take a look at the Sooners' defensive numbers since 1999, talk about OU's new S&C coach, and go over a thoughtful listener email. Plus, we touch on OU basketball for the first time on the show. Email the show: westofeverest@gmail.com Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonNews9 Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25 5:50 Joe Castiglione is gonna be on the CFP Selection Committee and there’s a minimum 100 percent chance he’ll be better than Kirby Hocutt 11:10 Grant is not fully convinced Mike Stoops will be back in 2018. Grant is waiting until after Signing Day to formulate an opinion. 17:00 Lee finds some shocking numbers regarding OU’s defense from 2012-2015 19:50 does the evidence show that Stoops’ second stint with OU has been a failure? 22:30 what would have happened if Brent Venables had stayed at OU to coach the defense along with Mike Stoops in 2012 and beyond? 25:00 In hindsight, it’s easy to say bringing back Mike Stoops was a big mistake 28:30 Lee doesn’t put a lot of stock into the S&P rankings. Grant pushes back 32:00 What was the thought process of Bob Stoops, Mike Stoops, and Brent Venables back in 2012? 35:30 what is Lincoln Riley thinking right now in regards to the OU defense? 40:15 the Sooners have brought on a new Strength and Conditioning coach. What does this mean? 46:00 the guys go over a listener email that touches on a lot of moments from the Rose Bowl. 59:00 where does the Rose Bowl rank in worst OU losses of our lifetime? 1:03:00 we start comparing Alabama and UGA’s defenses and how OU would have fared in the National Championship against Alabama 1:06:15 Grant shares an uncomfortable truth 1:11:00 looking back at the numbers of the 2016 and 2017 OU offenses compared to the 2008 OU offense 1:13:20 the guys comment on Trae Young and the OU basketball team for the first time on the show