U40: Arbuckle should be allowed to pick his own QB
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 plenty of portal and looked ahead to where the Sooners could go next. The defensive line is a real strength that we probably haven't talked about enough. And coaches are all over the country visiting some of the top prospects on their board. Some reminiscing, so old school podcasting, the original crew is back together and remind you of the greatness that was the start of the Unofficial 40.
THE FULL RUNDOWN FOLLOWS BELOW:
00:00 - Welcome back to the U40! This is a trip down memory lane … Carey, Josh and Eddie
12:00 - David Stone situation was WILDÂ
21:00 - Sooners 2026 QB decision? Bowe Bentley vs. Jaden O’NealÂ
33:00 - FB portal targets left for OklahomaÂ
1:00:00 - Recruiting: Coaches visiting prospects across the countryÂ
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1:30:11
U40: The portal is being good to Oklahoma
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 we are as a sport right now with Nico Iamaleava and why we feel better about OU's approach with Jim Nagy in this age of chasing the bag. Josh recaps the Houston Under Armour and we talk about Ben Arbuckle's 2007 quarterback and how far along he is in that process as well as where the Sooners stand with one of their top 2006 recruiting prospects. High School spring football gets set to start at a lot of schools in Texas. The baseball team got a big run rule over Oklahoma State last night and today is the day that Aalyah Chavez can officially sign with the Sooners.
THE FULL RUNDOWN FOLLOWS BELOW:
0:00 - Welcome back to the U40! Jim Nagy working quickly to save the OU football program; Commitments from OL Jake Maikkula/RB Jadyn OttÂ
10:00 - Lofty comparison for new Sooners RB Jadyn OttÂ
40:00 - Brent Venables defensive staff is impressive
47:00 - Recruiting - UA Camp wrap-up/HS FB starting to kickoff in Texas
57:00 - Diamond sports and a little hoops talk
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1:10:08
U40: The height of spring arrives with the Crimson... Combine???
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 the spotlight on Monday. What comes out of that? And does that bring us any closer to settling the mess that is NIL? Meanwhile, hoops is paying out some real money and landing big players in the portal. And we talk about the Crimson Combine. What might it look like? Is it worth attending? Here's a hint, we don't know, but what else are you gonna do with your $10 on a Saturday with perfect weather. The bats have also gone silent for Skip Johnson's baseball team.
THE FULL RUNDOWN FOLLOWS BELOW:
00:00 - Welcome back to the U40!Â
06:00 - The Crimson Combine anticipation builds
17:30 - WR Javonnie Gibson injury talkÂ
34:00 - TE unit … we just don’t knowÂ
41:00 - NCAA Court Case DecisionsÂ
49:00 - HS spring football aheadÂ
54:00 - Ft. Gibson OT Cooper Hackett has a chance to be the biggest OKPreps recruit since?
1:00:00 - Diamond sports talk
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1:24:24
U40: Biggest positives taken away from 4 football viewings
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 players continually rave about Kendal Daniels being on campus. We also got to see some one-on-one battles but the Internet commentary might have been a little over the top after people saw the video. We have observations about Ben Arbuckle, Kevin Wilson and Brent Venables and how they react to things during practices. We also talk Trae Young being named an assistant GM for the basketball program and what that job description might look like. Josh is in with the latest in the recruiting world, especially the QB position. We also take a stab at who OU might look to land in the transfer portal this spring. We are getting ready for the Final Four in men's and women's hoops and the diamond sports had some losses this weekend. A big show this week! Dive in!
THE FULL RUNDOWN FOLLOWS BELOW:
0:00 - Welcome back to the U40!Â
5:00 - Thoughts from Tuesday with the SoonersÂ
34:00 - Crimson Combine … excitement abound … best and worst of springÂ
56:00 - Recruiting breakdown with JoshÂ
1:08:00 - OU/LSU battle for Bowe Bentley?Â
1:25:00 - Trae Young donates $1 million to OU basketball and is the assistant GMÂ
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1:51:05
U40: We are back out at spring practices and women's hoops rules
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 Aaliyah Chavez, the nation's No. 1 player, committed to OU yesterday. And it seems more and more likely that Porter Moser will return to OU unless some things change quickly. How can OU improve their men's NIL to truly compete with the big boys? And we've got more impressions about the team after another viewing session on Tuesday. We also got to talk to several players after practice. You'll hear our impressions on the attitude of this team and the development of the offense. OU baseball has won both of its SEC series so far this season but it's about to get a lot tougher. And softball finally loses their first game of the season. It's a spring sports jam-packed edition of the Unofficial 40.
THE FULL RUNDOWN FOLLOWS BELOW
0:00 - Welcome back to the U40!Â
4:00 - No.1 player in the country Aaliyah Chavez commits to OklahomaÂ
20:00 - Men’s hoops wrap-up
29:00 - Spring football talkÂ
58:00 - Spring games with two different programs the next wave?Â
1:04:00 - Recruiting; Jonathan Hatton to A&M; Kaydin Jones announcing today
1:26:00 - Stickball
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