U40: More from OU's big recruiting weekend, latest on staff hires

U40: More from OU's big recruiting weekend, latest on staff hires

Author: SoonerScoop.com January 30, 2025 Duration: 1:30:11
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 defensive talent. But the surprise so far is what Ben Arbuckle and the offensive staff have been doing on the recruiting trail. After a very successful junior day, the Sooners picked up a commitment from 4-star WR Daniel Odom. Are they close on another big time pass rusher? We also delve into OU's build of a personnel department with a General Manager. The process is underway. What to expect? We've got that too. We've got some hoops talk and of course some updates on George's wedding. And it appears betrayal is in the air as one key member of the Scoop staff has already said he won't be coming. THE FULL RUNDOWN FOLLOWS BELOW: 0:00 - Welcome back to the U40!  8:00 - What’s the latest on Oklahoma 2026 QB recruiting 20:00 - 4-star WR Daniel Odom commits + wrapping up Junior Day 21:50 - 4-star DE Kevin Ford ready to commit?  29:24 - 4-star safety Kaiden Hall impressed with visit 34:20 - Football staff on the recruiting trail 42:00 - First impressions of Ben Arbuckle as a recruiter  46:00 - No Jim Knowles. Who does Brent Venables hire?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For fans who live and breathe University of Oklahoma athletics, Oklahoma Sooners Unofficial 40 is the essential audio companion. Brought to you by the seasoned team at SoonerScoop.com, this podcast digs into the stories, strategies, and personalities that define OU sports. While Sooners football is a central pillar, the conversation extends across the entire athletic department, offering analysis on basketball, softball, and other programs that carry the crimson and cream banner. The show also provides crucial insight into the future of the teams through dedicated recruiting coverage, tracking the high school prospects who are poised to become the next generation of Sooners legends. Each episode feels like a candid discussion among knowledgeable friends, breaking down game performances, coaching decisions, and the latest news from Norman without the filter of official press conferences. It’s the kind of detailed, behind-the-scenes perspective that fans crave, delivered with the authority and access that only comes from the SoonerScoop.com crew. Tune in for a direct line to the heart of OU athletics, where every win, loss, and roster move is examined with a fan’s passion and an insider’s depth. This is the unofficial guide for the dedicated supporter, a podcast that captures the full spectrum of what it means to follow the Sooners.
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Oklahoma Sooners Unofficial 40
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U40: Sooners hit the road for a test of their mental toughness [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:22:56
The gang is back together after the biggest Oklahoma football win in a very long time. Eddie and George are getting ready to take off to Philadelphia to cover the Sooners taking on Temple. How does this team respond afte…
U40: It's a big one. Here comes Michigan. We break it down. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:47:49
This is the one we've all been waiting for. Michigan is headed to town and Brent Venables gets another chance to put Oklahoma back on the national map. We're breaking it all down. Who is starting on the offensive line. W…
U40: What is Ben Arbuckle's playcalling going to look like [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:22:31
It's game week and all the media duties are over. We've talked to Brent Venables, Ben Arbuckle and all the team captains for Team 131. We don't know exactly what this is going to look like Saturday but we're interested t…
U40: Al Eschbach drops by unannounced so we made him pod with us [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:34:11
It started out like just another Unofficial 40 podcast in studio. And then after 30 minutes, Al Eschbach just decided to drop by the studios unannounced. So we did what we always do when people come into the studio durin…
U40: We look at key positions at this point in fall camp [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:36:18
Bill Bedenbaugh spoke this week about his offensive line and Carey, Josh, Eddie and George are here to give it all a hard look. Bedenbaugh has to find the right mix of experience versus talent on the offensive line if he…
U40: Tons of camp access and stuff to talk about before the opener [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:33:46
It's been a great preseason for the Scoop crew to get out and watch portions of practice thanks to Brent Venables' media friendliness this August. Carey and Josh get to weigh in on what they've been seeing and hearing fr…
U40: Trying to crack the code on how this season will go [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:15:13
The gang is finally back together after honeymoons, flight delays and the start of fall/preseason camp. We just had a media gathering with 7 players, Brent Venables and Ben Arbuckle. What did we take from the preseason g…