Postgame Pod – OU vs SMU – Offense Stalls, Is Lebby the Answer? Arnold-Dozer? Defense Showing Promise, Stutsman Turning Corner + #GorillaNuts Player-of-the-Game
Barry, and Damian, talk about Oklahoma’s 28-11 victory over SMU and how the Sooners looked against the Mustangs in the contest. Is there more maturing that must take place for Offensive Coordinator, Jeff Lebby, to take those next steps? The fellas also discuss how OU’s defense continues to show promise even in the midst of a game that hung in the balance for a little bit. Did Dillon Gabriel show the ability to win the clutch games, how did the linebackers perform, and who is RB1 for the Sooners? Do not miss the postgame podcast episode!
Ep. 54 – 2023 Complete Offensive Preview (Fall Camp Edition) + Depth Chart Discussion + Recruiting Woes
Barry, and Damian, give a complete preview of the offensive depth chart as the Sooners continue through fall camp. They dive into each position along the offense and who may surprise at various positions this upcoming season. They also talk about the impact of NIL as of late and the Sooners’ most recent recruiting “miss.”
Ep. 53 – Reacting to Summer S&C Results, PAC-12 Crumbles, Venables Avoids Comparisons, Who Wins the Battles at Guard, Coaches Being Transparent
Barry, and Damian, provide their reaction to the photos and videos of the current rosters’ summer results from working with Coach Jerry Schmidt, and his staff, over the summer. They also discuss the recent crumbling of the PAC-12, as well as Coach Venables’ comments about not comparing his current Sooner defense to his past teams. The guys also talk about the battle at guard across the offensive line and how coaches are transparent with the players in their position group.
Ep. 51 – 5-Star TE, Davon Mitchell Commits, Mike Gundy & Big 12 Disrepects OU at Media Day, & Brutally Honest OL Discussion
Barry, and Damian, discuss Davon Mitchell’s recent commitment to the Sooners. They also talk about Big 12 Media Day and some of the interesting quotes from the commissioner of the conference, as well as Mike Gundy, of the Oklahoma State Cowboys. Lastly, they talk about the offensive line recruiting woes and what it will take to get over the hump.
Reggie Pearson Jr. Joins The Barry & Mack Show
Reggie Pearson Jr. joins the show to talk marriage, his new podcast, summer conditioning, standouts the past few months, and his hot take regarding PFF grades!
Big 12 Newcomer Preview: Houston
We are officially seven weeks till college football is back! What else is back? Dana Holgerson is back in the Big 12 for the first time since 2018. After the four new teams were announced, one of the key things fans looked forward to was seeing how Holgerson and the Houston Cougars do in the […]
Ep. 49 – Reacting to 2024 SEC Schedule, Inside OU’s Huge Recruiting Weekend, Analyzing Summer Workouts, Selling the DL Position at OU
Barry, and Damian talk about the SEC schedule release and what it will mean for Oklahoma in 2024. They also dive into the big weekend of visits that the Sooners just got done with. They also talk about how you sell the defensive line position to potential recruits and what the summer is looking like for current prospects.
Ep. 48 – Is OU Softball Coach, Patty Gasso, the G.O.A.T of College Sports? Sooners Add Two DT’s, + Interesting Thoughts on Huge Recruiting Weekend
In this episode, Barry, and Damian, discuss how the Oklahoma Sooners’ softball team was able to come away with the College World Series National Championship and how Head Coach, Patty Gasso, stacks up against the coaching giants of college athletics. They also give their thoughts on the new additions on the defensive side of the ball, as well as why this is a huge recruiting weekend for the Sooners.
Ep. 47 – Is OU Recruiting Falling Apart? Reaction to Oklahoma’s NIL Bill, Depth Chart Questions, and Sudden Life Changes for a Player
In this episode, Barry, and Damian, do a deep dive into the Xadavien Sims commitment situation! Were the Sooners caught by surprise? Is there a reason to worry? They also bring up the recent NIL bill that was pushed through in the state of Oklahoma that was previously vetoed by Governor Kevin Stitt. Damian also opens up about what it is like to have football taken away during your college career as various Sooner players have faced while being a part of the Oklahoma program. Lastly, they talk about what the depth chart may or may not look like from the first week of the season versus when the game with Texas approaches.
Ep. 42 – Team Chemistry, Should You Like Your Coach? & Previewing OLB & DE
In this episode, Barry, and Damian, unpack how culture and chemistry building can sometimes cause issues within the framework of a football team. They dive into some of the recent news regarding some Sooner players as well as preview the Outside Linebacker and Defensive End positions.
