Locked On Sooners - Daily Podcast On Oklahoma Sooners Football & Basketball
1,239 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsLocked On Sooners podcast is the daily podcast that keeps you ahead of the games and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Oklahoma Sooners. Hosted by John Williams, the managing editor of The Sooners Wire at USA Today Sports, and Josh Helmer of 94.7 FM The Ref in Norman, the Locked On Sooners podcast provides your daily Oklahoma Sooners fix with expert opinions, big-name guests, interviews, recaps, local analysis, and coverage of all things Boomer Sooner. From the thunderous roar of the crowds at the Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium to the pursuit of victory in the Lloyd Noble Center, and everywhere in between, the Locked On Sooners podcast takes you beyond the headlines for the inside scoops from the biggest stories inside the Sooners’ locker room and the SEC. The Locked On Sooners podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.
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Episodes
Fixing A Hole
May 03, 2019 03:36 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBThe Sooners lose a four-star comitt to Alabama, we'll tell you how Alex Grinch can fix this issue, plus, why OU should adopt a Pac-12 mentality when it comes to scheduling Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Norman Becomes Draft Central
May 01, 2019 05:59 - 31 minutesOU continues to supply the NFL with talent, but it's only on one side of the ball. How much pressure is on Lincoln Riley and his staff to start cranking out defensive draft picks? Sooner men's hoops add Minnesota to the schedule and why Rodney Anderson is the steal of the draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Norman Becomes Draft Central
May 01, 2019 05:59 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBOU continues to supply the NFL with talent, but it's only on one side of the ball. How much pressure is on Lincoln Riley and his staff to start cranking out defensive draft picks? Sooner men's hoops add Minnesota to the schedule and why Rodney Anderson is the steal of the draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sooners Win The Best Night In Sports
April 27, 2019 01:39 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBKyler Murray is the number overall pick, no surprise there, but Cody Ford not being taken in the first round? that's a problem. We're happy for Hollywood but there is someplace else we would have rather seen him go. And Lincoln Riley is owning sports television right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sooners Win The Best Night In Sports
April 27, 2019 01:39 - 33 minutesKyler Murray is the number overall pick, no surprise there, but Cody Ford not being taken in the first round? that's a problem. We're happy for Hollywood but there is someplace else we would have rather seen him go. And Lincoln Riley is owning sports television right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This Is Only A Test
April 25, 2019 01:43 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBKyler Murray scores a twenty on his Wonderlic, I scored better than Dan Marino, you don't see me NFL. Why? Because I don't have talent. Kyler, on the other hand, has all the tools to be successful in the NFL, we'll talk about them, and discuss if the defense is farther along than we first thought. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This Is Only A Test
April 25, 2019 01:43 - 29 minutesKyler Murray scores a twenty on his Wonderlic, I scored better than Dan Marino, you don't see me NFL. Why? Because I don't have talent. Kyler, on the other hand, has all the tools to be successful in the NFL, we'll talk about them, and discuss if the defense is farther along than we first thought. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Red Flags Or Smoke Screens?
April 23, 2019 01:47 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBSports Illustrated didn't do Kyler Murray any favors before the NFL draft, We'll tell you why they got it wrong. Plus Alex Grinch will give OU that edge it's been looking for and the one advantage on waiting till fall camp to name a starting quarterback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Day That Never Comes
April 18, 2019 01:29 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBAlex Grinch knew it would be an uphill battle getting OU's defense where he wanted them to be by the end of spring. Grinch sees his players buying into his system, but he's still not getting the results he wants. We'll tell you when you can expect to the Sooners to click on defense. Plus what this quarterback battle mean for Tanner Mordecai, and why you can start to get excited now, about OU hoops. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
As Good As Advertised
April 16, 2019 02:11 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBJalen Hurts dominates the quarterback battle. OU's freshman receivers are as good as advertised. Fifty-thousand show up and Lincoln lands more big-time recruits, yeah, you could say the Spring Game paid dividends. We'll talk about it all on this episode of Locked On Sooners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
As Good As Advertised
April 16, 2019 02:11 - 33 minutesJalen Hurts dominates the quarterback battle. OU's freshman receivers are as good as advertised. Fifty-thousand show up and Lincoln lands more big-time recruits, yeah, you could say the Spring Game paid dividends. We'll talk about it all on this episode of Locked On Sooners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Do Your Job
April 11, 2019 23:27 - 34 minutesWe lay out the Spring Game format and discuss if moving the game Friday night permanently would be better. Also, Alex Grinch reminds us of a young Bob Stoops, why that's a good thing. And Long Kruger gets another award. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Do Your Job
April 11, 2019 23:27 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBWe lay out the Spring Game format and discuss if moving the game Friday night permanently would be better. Also, Alex Grinch reminds us of a young Bob Stoops, why that's a good thing. And Long Kruger gets another award. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sooners Move Spring Game
April 10, 2019 00:51 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBDue to weather concerns OU has move the annual spring game from Saturday to Friday, we'll tell you what you need to know if you're coming down to Norman. Plus, how will this impact visits this weekend and what one big name will be in town prior to Friday. We'll also discuss the XFL's impact on college football and tell you why Joe C, needs to keep an eye on Kevin Kruger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sooners Move Spring Game
April 10, 2019 00:51 - 32 minutesDue to weather concerns OU has move the annual spring game from Saturday to Friday, we'll tell you what you need to know if you're coming down to Norman. Plus, how will this impact visits this weekend and what one big name will be in town prior to Friday. We'll also discuss the XFL's impact on college football and tell you why Joe C, needs to keep an eye on Kevin Kruger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jump In The Fire
April 09, 2019 02:12 - 31 minutesThe defense is buying the intensity that Alex Grinch is selling. We'll also give you an update on the quarterback battle, and we'll tell you why it's time for thirty team super league in college football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jump In The Fire
April 09, 2019 02:12 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBThe defense is buying the intensity that Alex Grinch is selling. We'll also give you an update on the quarterback battle, and we'll tell you why it's time for thirty team super league in college football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Times Like These
April 05, 2019 22:58 - 33 minutesWhat are the options for OU now that Caleb Kelly is out for a few months? Also, what are Caleb Kelly's options as he tries to come back from surgery? Lincoln tells us about the OU quarterback battle and if in fact it is a battle. Plus how likely is it Kyler Murray and Hollywood Brown could both end up with the Cardinals, we'll tell you who says they will. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Setting The Standard
April 02, 2019 22:46 - 35 minutesThe Oklahoma Sooners held their first scrimmage of the Spring season on Monday. We'll tell you who's shining early and you'll hear from Alex Grinch OU's defensive coordinator on how the cornerbacks and safeties were looking. Also, what would happen if Kyler Murray slipped past the number one overall pick? And we'll tell you the coaches at OU are most deserving of a lifetime contract. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Setting The Standard
April 02, 2019 22:46 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBThe Oklahoma Sooners held their first scrimmage of the Spring season on Monday. We'll tell you who's shining early and you'll hear from Alex Grinch OU's defensive coordinator on how the cornerbacks and safeties were looking. Also, what would happen if Kyler Murray slipped past the number one overall pick? And we'll tell you the coaches at OU are most deserving of a lifetime contract. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tattoos Are Forever
March 29, 2019 22:59 - 33 minutesWe'll Discuss why OU's secondary is so thin and if Alex Grinch is setting us up for another rough season. We'll also tell you while Cale Gundy needs to get the Big 12 champs tattoo regardless of the retweets. And why Jalen Hurts is the perfect quarterback for OU at this point. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tattoos Are Forever
March 29, 2019 22:59 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBWe'll Discuss why OU's secondary is so thin and if Alex Grinch is setting us up for another rough season. We'll also tell you while Cale Gundy needs to get the Big 12 champs tattoo regardless of the retweets. And why Jalen Hurts is the perfect quarterback for OU at this point. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The One With Jalen Hurts
March 27, 2019 22:57 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBJalen Hurts met with the media for the first time today. We have some of his highlights for you on this podcast. Find out when he was on OU's radar, how long he's known about Ceedee Lamb skills and what the difference is between the OU and Alabama locker-rooms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Back To Work
March 26, 2019 00:12 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBThe Oklahoma Sooners are back to work after spring break and so far both Hurts and Mordecai are impressing coaches for different reasons. We'll tell you why a quarterback battle wouldn't be a bad thing. Plus the OU men bow out of the NCAA tournament, we'll look back at the UVA and Ole Miss games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Mark Of A Great Coach
March 21, 2019 18:20 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBWhen you think about Bob Stoops best years as OU's football coach 2000 is always the season everyone will point to as his masterpiece. I'll tell you why the 2005 and 2006 seasons have those beat. Plus, why even if OU makes an improbable run through the NCAA tournament you can't consider them a Cinderella. And which programs in college football are the most underachieving? All on this episode of Locked On Sooners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Mark Of A Great Coach
March 21, 2019 18:20 - 32 minutesWhen you think about Bob Stoops best years as OU's football coach 2000 is always the season everyone will point to as his masterpiece. I'll tell you why the 2005 and 2006 seasons have those beat. Plus, why even if OU makes an improbable run through the NCAA tournament you can't consider them a Cinderella. And which programs in college football are the most underachieving? All on this episode of Locked On Sooners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Pleased To Meet You
March 21, 2019 00:36 - 29 minutesKyler Murray is having one more meeting with the Arizona Cardinals, For Murray this is a chance to find out how bad he wants to be the number one overall pick and look for any red flags that might pop up (like the Cardinals keeping Josh Rosen), Also, the Oklahoma Sooners open the NCAA tournament on Friday, we'll tell you what makes Ole Miss such a dangerous match up. And the WWE showed up to Penn State's pro-day, why this needs to happen at OU as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Pleased To Meet You
March 21, 2019 00:36 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBKyler Murray is having one more meeting with the Arizona Cardinals, For Murray this is a chance to find out how bad he wants to be the number one overall pick and look for any red flags that might pop up (like the Cardinals keeping Josh Rosen), Also, the Oklahoma Sooners open the NCAA tournament on Friday, we'll tell you what makes Ole Miss such a dangerous match up. And the WWE showed up to Penn State's pro-day, why this needs to happen at OU as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
No Apologies
March 18, 2019 23:17 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBThe NCAA selection committee loves OU. The Sooners are solid nine seed in the South region despite at 7-11 Big 12 record. OU's over all strength of schedule got them into the tournament and now it's time to go prove the committee right. Senior guard Christian James says this will not be a successful year unless OU makes a deep run, the Sooners tip-off Friday at 11:40 vs. Ole Miss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
No Apologies
March 18, 2019 23:17 - 30 minutesThe NCAA selection committee loves OU. The Sooners are solid nine seed in the South region despite at 7-11 Big 12 record. OU's over all strength of schedule got them into the tournament and now it's time to go prove the committee right. Senior guard Christian James says this will not be a successful year unless OU makes a deep run, the Sooners tip-off Friday at 11:40 vs. Ole Miss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Please Jalen Don't Hurts Em
March 16, 2019 17:14 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBJalen Hurts is having some struggles adjusting to Lincoln Riley's air-raid offense. While OU coaches have seen some flashes of brilliance, there is still inconsistency in Hurts's game. If Hurts can't get the offense down by fall how likely would it be that Tanner Mordecai or Spencer Rattler was Oklahoma's starting quarterback? The New York Giants were in Norman to visit with Kyler Murray. While the Giants are being criticized for giving up OBJ and showing a lack of direction, the truth is...
How Ya Like Me Now?
March 15, 2019 00:10 - 25 minutes - 23 MBKyler Murray was lights out during his recent pro-day throwing over sixty passes and showing scouts he could play from under center. By having all the focus on him Murray was able to shine a spotlight on other Sooners. Also, the things look bleak for the Men's hoops team, but it's not a bad as you think. And, the Browns best move to help Baker Mayfield win now was made last summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How Ya Like Me Now?
March 15, 2019 00:10 - 31 minutesKyler Murray was lights out during his recent pro-day throwing over sixty passes and showing scouts he could play from under center. By having all the focus on him Murray was able to shine a spotlight on other Sooners. Also, the things look bleak for the Men's hoops team, but it's not a bad as you think. And, the Browns best move to help Baker Mayfield win now was made last summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Clean Slate
March 13, 2019 04:10 - 30 minutesAlex Grinch and his staff are building a culture of competition at OU. One way they are accomplishing that goal is to give players a clean slate coming into to the Spring, Grinch and his staff are also showing how they are better at connecting with players than some in the previous defensive regime. Lincoln Riley is making the Spring game an event, but who is is target audience? And while Texas maybe treating kids to a hip-hop festival in Austin, the Horns still can't win trophy case battle...
Clean Slate
March 13, 2019 04:10 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBAlex Grinch and his staff are building a culture of competition at OU. One way they are accomplishing that goal is to give players a clean slate coming into to the Spring, Grinch and his staff are also showing how they are better at connecting with players than some in the previous defensive regime. Lincoln Riley is making the Spring game an event, but who is is target audience? And while Texas maybe treating kids to a hip-hop festival in Austin, the Horns still can't win trophy case batt...
All About The Optics
March 12, 2019 03:26 - 30 minutesSegment One: Who gains the most from pro-day Segment Two: Casserly backtracks on Kyler Segment Three: Improvements to the Palace aimed at students Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
All About The Optics
March 12, 2019 03:26 - 23 minutes - 22 MBSegment One: Who gains the most from pro-day Segment Two: Casserly backtracks on Kyler Segment Three: Improvements to the Palace aimed at students Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Commitment To Excellence
March 10, 2019 17:59 - 32 minutesSegment 1: Why the Raider might be the best landing spot for Kyler Murray, Plus, how going to Buffalo could help Hollywood become R.O.Y. Segment 2. What bringing back A.D. Miller Says about Lincoln Riley. Dangers of the transfer portal Segment 3. We now know who this OU basketball team is Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Commitment To Excellence
March 10, 2019 17:59 - 25 minutes - 23.9 MBSegment 1: Why the Raider might be the best landing spot for Kyler Murray, Plus, how going to Buffalo could help Hollywood become R.O.Y. Segment 2. What bringing back A.D. Miller Says about Lincoln Riley. Dangers of the transfer portal Segment 3. We now know who this OU basketball team is Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Buy In Now
March 09, 2019 05:57 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBSegment One: Kyler Murray has to silence his critics once again. Why this pro day will have lasting effects on the OU football program. Segment Two: Alex Grinch bust out some WAZZU film to get Sooners attention Segment Three: Roy Manning won't accept defeat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Buy In Now
March 09, 2019 05:57 - 32 minutesSegment One: Kyler Murray has to silence his critics once again. Why this pro day will have lasting effects on the OU football program. Segment Two: Alex Grinch bust out some WAZZU film to get Sooners attention Segment Three: Roy Manning won't accept defeat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Spring Is In The Air
March 07, 2019 04:05 - 33 minutesSegment One: Significant injuries to affect spring football. Most notably creed Humphry is out. Center by committee. Robert Barnes hamstring issues. The spring game will be bigger this year for recruiting. 52-thousand were there last season. Quarterback might be a bigger competition than originally thought. Segment Two: Nick Bosa, not Joey Bosa. Could The Cardinals be the ones sending up the smoke screens, because it's a case of the fans want one guy and they want another?Charley Casserly ha...
Spring Is In The Air
March 07, 2019 04:05 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBSegment One: Significant injuries to affect spring football. Most notably creed Humphry is out. Center by committee. Robert Barnes hamstring issues. The spring game will be bigger this year for recruiting. 52-thousand were there last season. Quarterback might be a bigger competition than originally thought. Segment Two: Nick Bosa, not Joey Bosa. Could The Cardinals be the ones sending up the smoke screens, because it's a case of the fans want one guy and they want another?Charley Casserly ...
Smoke Screen
March 06, 2019 01:22 - 29 minutes1. Did Kyler Fail The Interview Process At The Combine? 2. Why OU Can And Always Will Be Able To Recruit The Nation 2. Fantasy Camp Opens Doors To Fans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Smoke Screen
March 06, 2019 01:22 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MB1. Did Kyler Fail The Interview Process At The Combine? 2. Why OU Can And Always Will Be Able To Recruit The Nation 2. Fantasy Camp Opens Doors To Fans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A Man Of Value
March 05, 2019 04:15 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBSegment One: What are OU's biggest concerns going into spring? Defensive backs. Segment Two: College football rule changes. You want to make the game safer and more exciting. Follow these steps for overtime and targeting. Segment Three: What has more value, Kyler Murray Or The Number One Pick? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A Man Of Value
March 05, 2019 04:15 - 32 minutesSegment One: What are OU's biggest concerns going into spring? Defensive backs. Segment Two: College football rule changes. You want to make the game safer and more exciting. Follow these steps for overtime and targeting. Segment Three: What has more value, Kyler Murray Or The Number One Pick? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kyler Mania
March 03, 2019 00:38 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBSegment One: Kyler to skip combine work out and meet with the Cardinals. Not a consensus number one pick. What General Managers truly want is a fail-safe. Giants are a no go for me unless they want to dump Eli Manning. Segment Two: Tre Young threating to take Rookie of the year from Luka. Rashard Odomes mother to be honored as a patriot of the game. Purging of the basketball program next season. The case for the NCAA tournament is still strong, OU has wins over Wafford, Fla, TCU, and Texa...
Kyler Mania
March 03, 2019 00:38 - 31 minutesSegment One: Kyler to skip combine work out and meet with the Cardinals. Not a consensus number one pick. What General Managers truly want is a fail-safe. Giants are a no go for me unless they want to dump Eli Manning. Segment Two: Tre Young threating to take Rookie of the year from Luka. Rashard Odomes mother to be honored as a patriot of the game. Purging of the basketball program next season. The case for the NCAA tournament is still strong, OU has wins over Wafford, Fla, TCU, and Texas....
Big Man At The Combine
March 01, 2019 00:22 - 30 minutesSegment One: Kyler Murray comes in at 5-10 but what really matters to NFL scouts when picking him to be their quarterback. Fourth quarter passing stats. You're out of excuses not pick him number one. Mike Vick comparison. Segment Two: Cody Ford at the combine. What we really should want to know from offensive linemen at the combine. Segment Three: Is there any need for the Big 12 to expand. The Coverage of Kyler's height today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch...