George was under the weather today so we had an OG podcast with Carey, Josh and Eddie. It's been a busy week so we kind of used this podcast to clean up our thoughts on everything that's been going on lately. David Stone and the QB decision. Why shouldn't Ben Arbuckle be able to make his own choice at who he wants his QB to be? We also talked plent…

J.Y. Breaks Down the Trench Battles In this episode of Champion Standard, Rob and Brad welcome back the one and only J.Y. — our resident offensive line guru — for a no-holds-barred breakdown of Oklahoma's offensive line heading into the 2025 season. We talk: ✅ Projected Starting Five ✅ Spring Practice Standouts ✅ CJ Nickson's Case to Play Tight End…

The Sooners held the first ever Crimson Combine today in Norman instead of the annual spring game. Here's our take not just on what we saw today, but our takes about the spring as a whole after speaking with Brent Venables, offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle, quarterback John Mateer, Nate Dreiling and Wes Goodwin, along with several players. The of…

In this episode, Bryan and Jesse dive into OU's current needs in the portal and recap the Bedlam Softball matchup.由OUInsider.com and Rivals

In this episode of the Sooner Nation Podcast, we break down a busy week in Oklahoma athletics! We start with Oklahoma softball’s series win over Missouri, highlighting dominant performances from Nelly McEnroe-Marinas, Sam Landry, and Gabbie Garcia. Then, we dive into Oklahoma baseball’s thrilling series victory over Mississippi State, featuring exp…

With the announcement that Jake Maikkalu and Jaydn Ott signed with Oklahoma football the day before the portal officially opened, OU made a big statement that they are willing to do what it takes to get back on track. We talk about what the signings mean for the Sooners as well as what the portal still could hold in store. We also dive into where w…

The Unofficial 40 is back and we're ready for another magical time of the year as OU puts on their spring finale, the Masters is underway and we're on the verge of recruiting awesomeness with high school spring football and summer camps. But we've also had some interesting developments in the NIL space with the House vs. NCAA settlement being in th…

Spring Ballin’ | OU Football, Basketball, Softball & Baseball Update In this episode of Champion Standard, Brad returns from his “vacation” (aka moving nightmare) and dives headfirst into everything Sooner Nation. From spring football buzz to postseason basketball fallout, we’re breaking it all down. 🏈 Spring Football Updates – John Mateer turning …

The gang is back in the studio together on the heels of another football practice viewing. The linebacker group appears to be stacking some depth at the position even with the losses of Danny Stutsman to the NFL and Jaren Kanak to tight end. That's because Sammy Omosigho appears to be transitioning to the MIKE linebacker spot quite well. And player…

EPISODE TITLE: Deception and Destruction – Breaking Down the Counter Game 🏈 PODCAST: Champion Standard 🎧 GUEST: Coach Flo 📍 TOPIC: The Counter Run Game in Ben Arbuckle’s Offense & Its Future at Oklahoma In this episode of Champion Standard, Rob is joined by Coach Flo for a deep dive into one of the most explosive (and misunderstood) run concepts in…

In this episode, Bryan and Jesse break down the state of the Sooners' CB Room and discuss Oklahoma Softball's upcoming matchup with No. 10 Tennessee.由OUInsider.com and Rivals

Josh is back from his cruise and in his absence, OU lost a running back battle to Texas A&M for Jonathan Hatton. Where does OU stand at the running back position? Could they be looking to the portal for their next big bruiser out of the backfield? Jennie Baranczyk also pulled off one of the biggest commitments in OU women's basketball history when …

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We literally brought in everyone for this one today. Bob even joins us for a full NCAA Tournament preview segment today. But first, Carey, Josh, Eddie and George talk a little bit about the new hire of Taylor Redd as the Assistant General Manager under Jim Nagy. And OU fans can relate to what West Virginia is going through right now. Could Porter M…

James Hale joins the show! Softball, Spring Football, and Selection Sunday. 0:00 Introduction 1:00 Softball continues to roll 5:00 James Hale 42:00 Kanak the H-Back 54:00 #9 Seed vs UCONN 1:00:00 Wrap-up由- Brad and Rob

In this episode, Bryan and Jesse discuss the position room standings heading into 2025 and dish on OU Softball's 23-0 start to the season.由OUInsider.com and Rivals

Spring practices are in full spring as we've now had two viewing sessions and a Pro Day to take in since last week. Carey, Josh, Eddie and George breakdown what they've witnessed out on the practice fields and what they've been hearing behind the scenes. We go over the newcomers that have stood out, the players fans want to see more of that have be…

Brad and Rob celebrate OU softball wins, Thunder win and the spring football hype train. 0:00 Intro 2:00 Softball Queen's continue to Slay! 9:30 Spring Hype Train. 16:00 Kanak and TE Room 26:00 Spring Injuries and Random's 39:00 Thunder Roll 49:00 Wrap-up Thank you Everyone!!!由- Brad and Rob

In this episode, Bryan and Jesse discuss their observations from the Sooners Spring Practice sessions, as well as OU Softball's upcoming clash with No. 10 South Carolina.由OUInsider.com and Rivals

Oklahoma football introduced Jim Nagy as Oklahoma's new General Manager. And Carey says there is way more to OU's vision than most college programs right now. We talk about our impressions of Nagy's approach and what he had to say yesterday. Brent Venables also spoke to the media for the first time since the Armed Forces Bowl. He dropped some injur…

In this episode, we break down a massive weekend for Oklahoma sports! The Sooners softball team makes history as they open SEC play with a top-10 showdown against undefeated South Carolina. We preview the must-watch matchup, key players to watch, and what it means for OU’s championship chase. Plus, Oklahoma basketball keeps its NCAA Tournament hope…

Brad and Rob discuss the additions of Jim Nagy and the Ben Arbuckle offense. We're joined by W&P Offensive Coordinator Connor Floden to start our Clinic Series on the Ben Arbuckle offense. You can find Coach on his X @CJFLODEN and at his Discord Coaches Den. 0:00 Introduction 4:30 Jim Nagy 20:00 Coach Floden Intro 25:00 Dashboard Walkthrough 33:00 …

In this episode, Bryan and Jesse discuss Oklahoma's hire of Jim Nagy as their new football GM, and dive into the latest on Sooners Softball as their season rolls on.由OUInsider.com and Rivals

OU announced they have hired former Executive Director of the Senior Bowl, Jim Nagy, to fill their General Manager role for OU football. Carey, Josh, Eddie and George are here to breakdown the hire and what happens next. Fans have reason for excitement as this is one of the biggest and flashiest hires in college football this offseason. How do Nagy…

In this episode, Bryan and Jesse discuss the hot start to the season for Patty Gasso's Sooners.由OUInsider.com and Rivals

The ice has cleared from the roads and we were finally back in the studio for a marathon edition of the Unofficial 40. Joe Castiglione released an email detailing OU's plan with NIL moving forward and it caught some people by surprise. Isn't money still king when it comes to NIL though? We discuss. The SEC and Big Ten are trying to take control of …

In this episode, Bryan and Jesse dish on Oklahoma's opening weekend on the softball field!由OUInsider.com and Rivals

The guys gather back after a freeze took over OKC on Wednesday and we're airing grievances. Men's basketball is falling off a cliff once again, so where do things stand with Porter Moser? And with that said, where do things stand with Joe Castiglione. With Brent Venables coaching for his job in 2025, how far behind is Castiglone? The guys discuss w…

Brad and Rob appreciate the Super Bowl Sooners and make predictions! Thank you for listening!! 0:00 Introduction 4:00 Real Fans 8:30 Jalen Hurts 15:00 Barkley and LJ 22:00 Chiefs 25:00 Creed Humphrey 30:00 Perine! 35:00 Dynasty? 42:00 Predictions 50:00 Wrap-up由- Brad and Rob

With just one more football game left, we're about to officially hit the offseason. But the Thunder are getting back Chet Holmgren Friday night! In other OU news, signing day has come and gone and we wonder how coaches and front offices will co-exist in the recruiting game. OU fans were criticized by the SEC announcers during the OU-Auburn basketba…

In this episode, Bryan and Jesse give you a full breakdown of the Sooners' upcoming softball season!由OUInsider.com and Rivals

2025 Oklahoma Sooners Softball Preview! 0:00 Intro 4:00 Rocket Ship 8:00 New Excitement 11:30 Future Star 17:00 Pitching Staff 22:30 SEC Schedule 31:00 Football Off-season 44:00 Breakdown coming soon 47:00 Excitement 49:00 Wrap-up由- Brad and Rob

The Sooners are hitting the recruiting trail and making a mad dash to make big impressions. And it looks like they are. Coaches are all over the country making visits to homes and high schools. And even though Brent Venables doesn't have an official defensive coordinator, it's not slowing him or his staff down from making good impressions on defens…

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Brad and Rob talk about the Natty Formula, take a look at the latest Depth Chart and the situation at DC. 0:00 Introduction 3:00 National Championship 20:00 Natty Formula 26:00 Depth Chart Talk 1:04:00 Jim Knowles Saga 1:13:00 Wrap-up由- Brad and Rob

It's Wednesday and we're still waiting. As we continue to monitor the Jim Knowles/defensive coordinator situation, we're still waiting in neutral with no new news developing at the time of the podcast. Why is that? We explain. It's also ramping up on the recruiting trail as coaches are out making visits. There is also a massive junior day coming up…