U40: The height of spring arrives with the Crimson... Combine???

U40: The height of spring arrives with the Crimson... Combine???

Author: SoonerScoop.com April 9, 2025 Duration: 1:24:24
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!  06:00 - The Crimson Combine anticipation builds 17:30 - WR Javonnie Gibson injury talk  34:00 - TE unit … we just don’t know  41:00 - NCAA Court Case Decisions  49:00 - HS spring football ahead  54:00 - Ft. Gibson OT Cooper Hackett has a chance to be the biggest OKPreps recruit since? 1:00:00 - Diamond sports talk 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: 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…
U40: Coaches luncheon, offensive hopium and NIL changes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:22:58
It's a busy day as Josh is back from vacation and Carey and Eddie spent the afternoon at the OU coaches luncheon where Brent Venables, Ben Arbuckle and Todd Bates talked some OU football to raise money for Fostering Futu…
U40: Breaking down what we learned from SEC Media Days [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:49:57
Brace yourselves Sooner fans. There is a member of the Scoop crew who is high on the hopium after SEC Media Days. We take a look back at what we learned from OU's trip to Atlanta for talking season. And we learned that a…
U40: Things are changing inside the OU athletics department [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:49
Carey, Eddie and George reconvene after a long week of surprises and press conferences. And we're diving head first into what we feel is going to happen inside the OU athletics department. Football is a beast of it's own…
A big takeaway from George's upcoming John Mateer series [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:23:24
We're back for another episode as the Thunder euphoria has died down. You're welcome Mavs fans who also listen. It's July so we're hanging on and hoping for a quick return of football. Today we caught up with George on h…
U40: Did a red hot John Mateer help land Bowe Bentley? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:30:37
It may not have been something that was aesthetically pleasing to us, but the Jaden O' Neal/Bowe Bentley worked out as we believe Ben Arbuckle wanted. We are left to wonder, how much did John Mateer play a role in swingi…
U40: Bowe Bentley at Elite 11, OU loses OL commit [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:23:43
Carey is trying to jinx the Thunder right from the start this week. But we quickly get into the news of the day for recruiting. And that is the decommitment of Will Conroy who flips to North Carolina. We also talk some E…
U40: Today's Bowe Bentley thoughts. SEC schedule announced [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:30:54
The crew is back as we have some offseason news to talk about. OU continues building better infrastructure to operate in the modern era of college football. Jim Nagy officially announces his staff and OU adds to their sp…
U40: Stickball is somehow over. Time for summer camp season [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:25:40
It's almost impossible to believe. The OU softball season and baseball season have come to an end. Really within hours of each other. But that doesn't mean it wasn't a productive year for the softball team and this team…