Blatant Homerism Podcast
100 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsHighbrow discourse about college football and more from Allen Kenney and a cavalcade of guests
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NFL draft success should boost recruiting for Sooners
May 02, 2019 23:02 - 35 minutes - 48.7 MBAllen Kenney talks with Josh McCuistion of SoonerScoop.com about the Oklahoma Sooners’ efforts to light a spark under their defensive recruiting. They also discuss what OU’s eight picks in the 2019 NFL Draft can do for the program on the recruiting trail.
NFL draft will be full of Sooners
April 24, 2019 04:42 - 37 minutes - 52 MBHost Allen Kenney talks with OKC radio host and OU sideline reporter Chris Plank about a bevy of Sooners likely to hear their names called in this year’s NFL draft.
Analytics like the Sooners in 2019
April 16, 2019 12:42 - 28 minutes - 38.5 MBCollege football analyst Adam McClintock joins the show to go over his stats-based projections for the 2019 season. Allen and Adam talk about OU, the Big 12 and the chances of a familiar College Football Playoff this year.
Sooners' spring game preview
April 10, 2019 02:40 - 24 minutes - 33.7 MBThe Athletic’s Jason Kersey talks with Allen about some of the key stories to follow during OU’s Red-White Game this weekend.
Previewing the Final Four
April 01, 2019 14:26 - 36 minutes - 50 MBAllen and Matt Zemek of CBB Today discuss upsets and epic showdowns in the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament. They also look ahead to what to expect in the Final Four.
A chalky Sweet Sixten
March 26, 2019 02:40 - 42 minutes - 58.5 MBAllen and Matt Zemek of CBB Today discuss possible problems for Duke, an Auburn-North Carolina shootout and more as the NCAA Tournament hits the Sweet Sixteen.
2019 NCAA Tournament preview
March 18, 2019 03:31 - 43 minutes - 59.7 MBAllen and CBB Today’s Matt Zemek discuss the newly unveiled 2019 NCAA Tournament bracket and forecast the Final Four, where Duke looks like the prohibitive favorite,
Ranking the Big 12 coaching jobs
March 14, 2019 01:28 - 27 minutes - 37.5 MBAllen talks with Braden Gall of Athlon Sports about how the coaching jobs in the Big 12 stack up.
Jalen Hurts and Alex Grinch are in, Austin Kendall is out
January 18, 2019 00:56 - 33 minutes - 45.5 MBAllen and Jason Kersey of The Athletic break down loads of big news out of Norman, including Jalen Hurts transferring into the program and the hiring of defensive coordinator Alex Grinch.
Did the Sooners squander all-time great offenses?
January 04, 2019 17:25 - 33 minutes - 46.5 MBThe Skinny joins the show to discuss what happened in the Orange Bowl and look ahead to what comes next for the Sooners in 2019.
Sooners search for defensive coordinator, prepare for signing day
December 13, 2018 04:06 - 31 minutes - 43.4 MBThe Oklahoma Sooners’ preparation for the Orange Bowl takes a back seat in this episode as Josh McCuistion of SoonerScoop.com joins the show. Allen talks with Josh about Lincoln Riley’s search for a new defensive coordinator and early signing day for the 2019 recruiting class.
Sooners, Longhorns face off for Big 12 title
November 27, 2018 20:00 - 22 minutes - 30.7 MBAllen talks with Jason Kersey of The Athletic about the mood around the Oklahoma Sooners as they prepare to take on the Texas Longhorns in the Big 12 championship game. They look at the performance of the defense and the spotlight on quarterback Kyler Murray going into the game.
Sooners and Mountaineers meet for spot in Big 12 title game
November 20, 2018 20:59 - 22 minutes - 31.3 MBWith the Oklahoma Sooners traveling to Morgantown for a Black Friday season finale versus the West Virginia Mountaineers, Mike Casazza of EerSports.com and Allen talk about key matchups.
Burning questions as the college football season nears its close
November 16, 2018 16:05 - 25 minutes - 34.7 MBWith just a couple weeks left in the college football season, Matt Zemek and Allen talk about some key stories to follow.
Projecting the rest of the college football season with Ed Feng
November 07, 2018 22:18 - 27 minutes - 38.3 MBAllen talks with Ed Feng of The Power Rank about how his statistical models see the rest of the 2018 college football season playing out, including the remainder of the Oklahoma Sooners’ season.
Oklahoma Sooners face tough test from Kansas State Wildcats' run game
October 24, 2018 16:37 - 22 minutes - 30.7 MBKansas St. brings a rough run game into its game with Oklahoma this weekend. Tye Burger of Bring on the Cats joins Allen to preview the game.
What to expect from the Oklahoma Sooners' defense now
October 17, 2018 15:29 - 25 minutes - 34.6 MBWith Ruffin McNeill taking over Oklahoma’s defense on an interim basis, Stadium’s Michael Felder talks with Allen about how to be an effective interim coordinator. They also discuss where the Sooners can make up ground quickly under McNeill on defense.
The fallout from Mike Stoops' ouster from the Oklahoma Sooners
October 10, 2018 19:48 - 22 minutes - 30.7 MBJason Kersey talks with Allen Kenney about Oklahoma Sooners coach Lincoln Riley making the call to replace Mike Stoops at midseason. They also discuss what is next for the Sooners on defense.
Talking Oklahoma-Texas with Bomani Jones
October 04, 2018 22:16 - 16 minutes - 22.7 MBBomani Jones of ESPN joins the show to talk about the 2018 edition of the OU-Texas game, including the Longhorns’ struggles at quarterback and OU defensive coordinator Mike Stoops.
Mark Leibovich goes inside the NFL in Big Game
September 20, 2018 21:55 - 18 minutes - 25.2 MBAllen talks with Mark Leibovich of The New York Times Magazine about the lessons learned in his new book about the NFL, Big Game.
Oklahoma Sooners Look for Revenge Against Iowa State Cyclones
September 10, 2018 19:08 - 14 minutes - 20.4 MBIn this episode, Allen talks with the Des Moines Register’s Tommy Birch about the keys to Iowa St. pulling off another stunner over the Sooners. The Cyclones' defense slowed down OU’s high-powered offense in 2017.
Oklahoma Sooners kick off season versus Florida Atlantic Owls
August 30, 2018 02:27 - 14 minutes - 20.1 MBJake Elman of the Palm Beach Post talks with Allen about the upcoming matchup between the Oklahoma Sooners and Florida Atlantic Owls. OU is starting a new era with legendary quarterback Baker Mayfield off to the NFL.
Meyer survives at Ohio State; A&M transfer setting a precedent?
August 23, 2018 15:23 - 18 minutes - 26 MBA new article by Dan Wolken of USA Today documents how a player trying to gain immediate eligibility after transferring from Texas A&M is using potential NCAA violations to help his case. Wolken joins the podcast to talk about that and the latest developments at Ohio State, where Urban Meyer has been suspended for the first three games of the 2018 season.
Buckeyes Meyer-ed in scandal
August 03, 2018 01:52 - 33 minutes - 46.4 MBIn light of revelations that Urban Meyer may have ignored - or covered up - spousal abuse allegations against assistant Zach Smith, Allen and USA Today’s Dan Wolken discuss what comes next at Ohio State. What are the chances that Meyer has coached his last game with the Buckeyes?
Elite recruits joining Sooners for annual cookout
July 25, 2018 21:13 - 25 minutes - 34.5 MBWith a boatload of elite recruits from across the country heading to Norman this weekend, Josh McCuistion of SoonerScoop.com offers the details of who will be in attendance. He also discusses how the 2019 recruiting class is shaping up.
Defense, QBs the talk of Big 12 media days for Sooners
July 17, 2018 15:54 - 24 minutes - 33.3 MBAllen Kenney and Jason Kersey talk about his return to covering the Oklahoma Sooners and changes in the program during his time away. They also discuss the talk around the Sooners from Big 12 media days, including problems on defense and the purported quarterback derby.
A scout's view of Kyler Murray as a Quarterback
July 12, 2018 02:54 - 12 minutes - 17.2 MBAllen talks with Ted Nguyen about his evaluation of Oklahoma’s Kyler Murray, the Sooners’ likely starting QB and Oakland A’s draft pick.
Talking college football advanced stats with Bill Connelly
July 03, 2018 02:50 - 26 minutes - 36 MBNumbers wonk Bill Connelly offers his thoughts on the growth of advanced stats in college football analysis. Bill also talks about the outlook for the Oklahoma Sooners and the Big 12 in the upcoming season.
Sports betting is probably coming to your city
May 18, 2018 03:22 - 17 minutes - 23.8 MBIn this episode, Allen talks with David Purdum of ESPN Chalk about the ramifications of the Supreme Court's decision to eliminate the ban of sports gambling in the U.S.
Podcast: Previewing NCAA tournament's second weekend
March 21, 2018 20:21Talking about the Sweet Sixteen/Elite Eight and Trae Young leaving OU for the NBA.
Podcast: Sooners' basketball swooning; spring football starting
March 09, 2018 16:59OU basketball's nosedive continues.
Podcast: Sooners' basketball swoon
March 02, 2018 18:11Kevin Flaherty of 247sports.com on Kansas, OU and more as the Big 12 basketball season draws to a close.
Podcast: Sizing up Sooners' NFL draft prospects
February 25, 2018 13:03Bleacher Report draft analyst Matt Miller offers his thoughts on Baker Mayfield, Mark Andrews, Ogbonnia Okoronkwo and more.
Podcast: OU basketball's struggles start on defense
February 15, 2018 16:18Wendell Barnhouse on the Big 12's stretch run.
Podcast: OU-Texas preview with Bomani Jones
October 13, 2017 02:33Bomani Jones helps us get ready for Red River.
Podcast: Oklahoma-Iowa State preview
October 05, 2017 16:40Iowa State fan Dan Becker of cfbanalytics.com joins the podcast to preview the Oklahoma Sooners' upcoming date with the Cyclones.
Podcast: Oklahoma-Ohio State recap
September 13, 2017 01:46The Skinny helps recap the Oklahoma Sooners' upset victory against the Ohio State Buckeyes in Columbus.
Podcast: Oklahoma-Ohio State preview
September 09, 2017 02:42Eddie Maisonet of The Sports Fan Journal joins the show to break down the Oklahoma-Ohio State game and reminisce about Sooner football.
Podcast: Previewing Oklahoma-UTEP
August 31, 2017 02:13Bret Bloomquist of the El Paso Times joins the show to help preview Oklahoma's season-opening game against the UTEP Miners.
Podcast: Scouting Baker Mayfield, Caleb Kelly and more
August 26, 2017 02:47Bleacher Report's Michael Felder offers informed evaluations of some of the most important Sooners in 2017.
Podcast: Ole Miss scandals, Lincoln Riley's challenges and more with Dan Wolken
August 10, 2017 03:23Dan Wolken of USA Today Sports comes on the show to review some of the major stories in college football leading up to the 2017 season.
Podcast: Big 12 media days recap
July 24, 2017 01:32Eddie Radosevich of SoonerScoop.com helps recap the happenings from at Big 12 media days.
Podcast: Big 12 media days preview
July 14, 2017 01:56Wendell Barnhouse of FanRagSports.com joins the show to talk about the major stories around the Big 12 heading into conference media days.
Podcast: Getting to know Lincoln Riley
June 23, 2017 02:37In the latest edition of the Blatant Homerism Podcast, Bruce Feldman of Fox Sports joins the show to talk about the career path of Lincoln Riley from student coach at Texas Tech to Oklahoma's top spot.
Podcast: TCU looks like a Big 12 dark horse
May 26, 2017 01:08Geoff Mitchell of the FrogCast and Horned Frog Blitz joins the show to preview the upcoming season for the TCU Horned Frogs.
Podcast: Upheaval at ESPN
April 28, 2017 02:48 - 15.9 MBNewsweek's John Walters joins the show for a special edition to talk about the massive round of layoffs at ESPN and the Worldwide Leader's future.
Podcast: Sooners hit rough patch in recruiting
April 27, 2017 15:57Josh McCuistion of SoonerScoop.com joins the show to offer his thoughts on a couple of tough weeks on the recruiting trail for Bob Stoops and his staff.
Podcast: Red-White Game recap
April 12, 2017 02:45Ian Boyd of FootballStudyHall.com, InsideTexas.com and SportsTreatise.com joins the show to break down Oklahoma's spring game.
Podcast: Sooners start spring practice
March 26, 2017 01:08SoonerScoop.com's Eddie Radosevich joins the podcast to talk about the big stories around Norman as spring football starts for OU.
Podcast: March Madness preview
March 14, 2017 03:01 - 28 MBMatt Zemek of FanRag Sports offers a preliminary breakdown of the 2017 NCAA Tournament draw.