All Things Sports Show | Sooners | Olympics | Sooner Smiths LIVE #33

Opening & Banter (0:00–~5:00)

• Tech issues with mics/mic stands; complaints about loose equipment and audio.
• Shoutouts to chat (e.g., Jonathan, Stacy, Seagull Outdoors); encourage likes, subscribes, and merch at vocfb.com/shop.
• Hosts introduce themselves as the Sooner Smiths; mention they're expecting a boy (34 weeks pregnant at the time).

• Charles Bediako (Alabama center) ruled ineligible by a Tuscaloosa judge; his injunction to play was denied.
• Discussion on NCAA amateurism rules; he previously played in G League/NBA contexts.
• Hosts praise the common-sense ruling ("about damn time"); note appeals likely, but risky for Alabama to play him now.
• Ties into broader NIL/eligibility chaos; mention Amari Bailey case as potentially moot.

• Brief mention of a recent court ruling (post-last episode) on sports betting or NIL; turned on unclear definition of "gist" in legal terms.

• Game vs. Vanderbilt that night at 8:00 p.m.; OU as +2.5 underdog (hosts trust Lady Sooners to compete if turnovers low and key players—Chavez, Verholes—step up).
• Reference to OU beating Vandy earlier (possibly in another sport/academics joke).

• Men's hockey starts soon (U.S. vs. Latvia on Feb. 12 at 2:10?); Canada favored, U.S. strong challenger (+210 odds).
• Fun segment on curling: confusion over rules, but appreciation for athleticism (e.g., hip flexibility, brooms, stones); Scandinavian countries strong.
• Hosts watched "Miracle on Ice" documentary; excited for hockey.

• Strong weekend performance; great seats at meet.
• Upcoming: vs. Florida (Friday), big meet vs. #2 LSU (Feb. 20).
• Freshman Mackenzie Estep earns first perfect 10 on vault (first freshman nationally in 2026); highlight clip shown.
• Complaints about stingy vault judges (e.g., older woman who rarely scores 10s).
• Hosts attended meet; funny story about pregnant T struggling with stairs post-meet.

• Narrow win vs. Vanderbilt; blew big lead (19 points) but held on down to final shots/free throws.
• Hosts watched partial/end of game.

• Strong weekend: Beat tough Arizona State pitcher in opener; split with Arizona (loss in game 1 due to late pitching issues, blowout win in game 2 with 7 HRs—mostly freshmen, 21-3 score; comeback win in game 3 with back-to-back HRs by Wells and Gabby Garcia).
• Freshman class highlighted as dangerous.
• Upcoming: vs. North Dakota State, New Mexico State, others (Fri-Sun).

• Detailed discussion of Oklahoma Supreme Court ruling (Feb. 3, 2026): Referendum petition gist legally insufficient (misstated TIF duration/triggers—$230M financing + interest, $600M public assistance, or 25 years).
• Project moves forward: New multi-purpose arena, parking, etc., with TIF districts.
• Hosts show renderings; debate if smaller arena (~2,000 fewer seats) helps atmosphere/crowd noise despite not fixing attendance issues (product on court matters more).
• Jokes about Lloyd Noble Center's future; excitement for new facilities/amenities.

• Former Sooner Nick Bonitto (NFL Broncos): Highlight video with praise from teammates (e.g., "lightning," "menace").
• OU golf: Chris Gotterup wins Waste Management Phoenix Open; now top-5 world-ranked (first OU player since Anthony Kim ~2008).
• Curt Cignetti's practice philosophy (short practices to preserve health/confidence); hosts agree it works (national title at Indiana).
• Miscellaneous: Baby prep (nursery painting); Valentine's Day reminder; wall sit stories; workout clips (possibly recruits/players).

• Excitement for OU women's basketball game.
• Pregnancy update (34 weeks); countdown for baby/Zeno as big brother.
• Final thoughts: Support OU sports; Boomer Sooner sign-off.

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