U40: Life in the Big 12 is not kind to anyone on defense

Coming off a Texas win, the Sooners are back on track. And even though some can celebrate a return to normalcy, everyone is still uneasy about the future, especially on the defensive side of the ball. The guys break down what they saw in Dallas, what they saw on defense, where this team is right now and where they are headed. It's a deep dive into the defensive side of the ball and the challenges of succeeding in the Big 12 conference for defensive coordinators across this league. We also talk our impressions of personnel coming out of Texas. Josh chimes in with the latest on recruiting and any and all fallout from the victory in Dallas. The full rundown follows below: OPEN - The latest update on Eddie and Lauren Chamberlain's relationship SECOND OPEN - Update on Josh's baby making 0.08:24 - OU-Texas and are we over the holding penalties yet? 0.13:05 - The defensive gameplan against Texas 0.22:15 - The challenge of being a defensive coordinator in the Big 12 0.24:47 - Effort always an issue 0.30:05 - The shocking history of OU defensive players in the NFL 0.33:30 - Calling for Mike Stoops' job? Obo Okoronkwo is pissed about it 0.38:17 - Offense still has some shortcomings 0.39:45 - Personal fouls are a problem 0.42:00 - Defensive schemes and when is the last time a defensive coordinator was wanted from the Big 12? 0.46:35 - Why the Big 12 is so much more difficult to coach in than other leagues 0.53:05 - coaches all have their glitches and crutches 0.56:00 - nothing is fixed but let's put down the pitchforks and torches for now 0.58:03 - Did Tom Herman put in a clearly concussed quarterback against OU? 1.03:21 - Another bromance developing between Eddie and an OU player? 1.04:49 - Eddie was actually starstruck with Jordan Speith on the field Saturday 1.07:07 - Recruiting talk. Texas Tech going to be a monster recruiting weekend 1.10:40 - Recruiting fallout from OU-Texas seems non-existent? 1.13:27 - Ehlinger is established young QB with a offensive identity. What does that mean for future QBs? 1.19:12 - Who is OU playing this week? Kansas somebody? 1.21:33 - OU offense needs Abdul Adams back though Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices