Two Homers and a Realist

Reversing their self-imposed curse, the Sooners put it all together to get the win. We delight in the performance and discuss how it might be the marker of a new beginning. Enjoy! Special thanks to our sponsors: Title sponsor: Little Debbie Snack Cakes - The world's tastiest treats; the top-selling Little Debbie varieties are Oatmeal Creme Pies, Swiss Cake Rolls and Nutty Buddy Wafer Bars. https:/...

Sooners still seek bowl eligibility facing Alabama in what is by name a classic showdown. Sadly, that isn’t the storyline. We discuss the game plus the OC search. Realist Deal Locks of the Week Steve: Indiana +13.5, Mississippi -10, SMU -9 Conner: UNLV -7.5, Illinois -1, BYU +3 Lucas: Texas A&M -2.5, Colorado -2.5, Alabama -13.5 Jay: Arizona State -3, Kentucky  +20.5, Alabama -13.5 Listener: James...

Podcast friend Todd Lisenbee joined us for this bye week midweek to talk about the situation at OU. We dive into how to spend $44 million and who the next OC should be. Plus LOTW and more! Realist Deal Locks of the Week Steve: South Alabama +7.5, Coastal Carolina +8.5, LSU -4 Conner: Illinois -2.5, James Madison -3, BYU -2.5 Lucas: Texas -13.5, Houston +1, BYU -2.5 Jay: South Carolina -12.5, Nebra...

The Sooners are hitting new lows. Rather than dwell on the game, we dive into what it means and what comes next. Special thanks to our sponsors: Title sponsor: Little Debbie Snack Cakes - The world's tastiest treats; the top-selling Little Debbie varieties are Oatmeal Creme Pies, Swiss Cake Rolls and Nutty Buddy Wafer Bars. https://www.littledebbie.com/ Tobacco Exchange - Best prices, selection, a...

The Sooners’ best shot at bowl eligibility comes this weekend against Mizzou. Are some WRs back? Are we rightfully favored? Plus we discuss CFP scenarios. Realist Deal Locks of the Week: Steve: Virginia Tech +6.5, Army -5.5, UConn -6.5 ' Conner: Iowa State -3, Army -5.5, Iowa -4.5 Lucas: Oregon -24.5, Army -5.5, Duke +3 Jay: Colorado -3.5, BYU -4.5, Iowa -4.5 Listener: Georgia -2.5, Michigan +14,...

Sooners looked like they needed to look in a lopsided victory. The offense is getting better and different as we now seek our bowl-eligible win. Special thanks to our sponsors: Title sponsor: Little Debbie Snack Cakes - The world's tastiest treats; the top-selling Little Debbie varieties are Oatmeal Creme Pies, Swiss Cake Rolls and Nutty Buddy Wafer Bars. https://www.littledebbie.com/ Tobacco Exch...

Sooners get a chance to work on their weaknesses in what should be an easy game. We’ll see . . . we discuss what we expect. Realist Deal Locks of the Week: Steve: Vanderbilt +6.5, Mississippi -6.5, South Alabama -6.5 Conner: Tulane -14.5, Illinois  +3, Pittsburgh +7.5 Lucas: Nebraska -6.5, Iowa State -13.5, USC -2.5 Jay: Mississippi -6.5, Indiana -7.5, Nebraska -6.5 Listener: Maine +34.5, Ohio Sta...

Sooners show heart in a loss outperforming expectations, but still . . . a loss. Rebuilding year progress is made. Some problems linger. Special thanks to our sponsors: Little Debbie Snack Cakes - We would like to thank our title sponsor, Little Debbie Snack Cakes. From Oatmeal Creme Pies to Zebra Cakes, from Cosmic Brownies to Honey Buns, Little Deb has you covered. I’ll never forget the taste of...

A lame duck season of rebuilding starts against Ole Miss. What do we want in a new OC? Can we salvage the season? Realist Deal Locks of the Week: Steve: Oklahoma +21, Navy +13.5, Oklahoma State +5.5 Conner: Pittsburgh -5.5, Tulane -7.5, BYU +2 Lucas: Indiana -6.5, Kansas State -9.5, Colorado -5.5 Jay: Boise State -3.5, Alabama -13.5, Texas -18.5 Listener: BYU +2, Miami (Fla) -21, LSU +2.5 Prop Bet...

OU falls behind quickly with 3 TD-causing turnovers. It was curtains from there, and perhaps signals it is curtails for the offensive coaching staff. Special thanks to our sponsors: Little Debbie Snack Cakes - We would like to thank our title sponsor, Little Debbie Snack Cakes. From Oatmeal Creme Pies to Zebra Cakes, from Cosmic Brownies to Honey Buns, Little Deb has you covered. I’ll never forget...

The Gamecocks come to town, and the Sooners have a challenge. Can they muster enough offense to give fans hope while getting their first home SEC victory? Who should be the QB? Lots to discuss. Realist Deal Locks of the Week Steve: Purdue +27.5, Tennessee +2.5, Georgia Tech +11.5 Conner: Kansas State -2.5, USC -7, Oklahoma -1.5 Lucas: BYU -9, Missouri -4, Iowa State -13.5 Jay: BYU -9, Colorado +3,...

Where to begin? This confirmed our fears—the offense is seemingly hopeless. What went wrong and what comes next is the topic of the day. Special thanks to our sponsors: Little Debbie Snack Cakes - We would like to thank our title sponsor, Little Debbie Snack Cakes. From Oatmeal Creme Pies to Zebra Cakes, from Cosmic Brownies to Honey Buns, Little Deb has you covered. I’ll never forget the taste of...

The Sooners will need the offense to be productive and the defense to continue their eliteness to prevail against the #1 Longhorns. Here is how we can do it. Plus predictions. Realist Deal Locks of the Week Steve: Penn State -4.5, Ohio State -3, Oklahoma +14.5 Conner: Penn State -4.5, Pittsburgh -3, Boise State -21 Lucas: Rutgers -2.5, BYU -3.5, Minnesota -5 Jay: BYU -3.5, Alabama -21, Ohio State...

The Sooners have to use the time off wisely. Here are our thoughts plus predictions. Realist Deal Locks of the Week Steve: South Carolina +9.5, Minnesota +8.5, California +10.5 Conner: Mississippi -9, NC State -5.5, James Madison -17 Lucas: UNLV -6.5, Pittsburgh -2.5, Louisville -6.5 Jay: Clemson -14.5, USC -8, Indiana -13.5 Listener: Oklahoma State -3.5, Texas A&M -2.5, Texas Tech +6 Prop Bet of...

Sooner Magic emerged in Jordan-Hare as OU grabbed a giant road win. It wasn’t perfect, but it was victory. We discuss the good and the bad as OU is now on new footing. Special thanks to our sponsors: Little Debbie Snack Cakes - We would like to thank our title sponsor, Little Debbie Snack Cakes. From Oatmeal Creme Pies to Zebra Cakes, from Cosmic Brownies to Honey Buns, Little Deb has you covered....

Hawkins makes his starting debut, and a lot is at stake for the Sooners against Auburn. Can the offense get it on track? That and predictions in the pod! Realist Deal Locks of the Week Steve: Texas -38.5, Memphis -24.5, Oklahoma -2.5 Conner: Mississippi -17.5, Alabama +1.5, Oklahoma -2.5 Lucas: Texas A&M -4, UCLA +25.5, SMU -6.5 Jay: Army -12.5, Iowa State -13.5, Oklahoma -2.5 Listener: Miami (Fla...

Where we are is worse than the loss itself. The offense is as broken as feared. The only hope now seems in changes from QB to scheme. Defense was stellar. Special thanks to our sponsors: Little Debbie Snack Cakes - We would like to thank our title sponsor, Little Debbie Snack Cakes. From Oatmeal Creme Pies to Zebra Cakes, from Cosmic Brownies to Honey Buns, Little Deb has you covered. I’ll never f...

Sooners make their SEC debut. What do we expect/hope/fear? OU hasn’t been this big a dog at home in 26 years, and they have a lot to prove. Realist Deal Locks of the Week Steve: Kansas State -6.5, Michigan +6, Oklahoma +7.5 Conner: Kansas State -6.5, Miami Fla -16.5, Oklahoma +7.5 Lucas: Nebraska -7.5, Colorado -1.5, Boston College -6.5 Jay: Texas -44.5, Arkansas -3, Tulane -3 Listener: Florida -6...

The Sooners improve to 3-0. Offense looks better but still in process. Defense proves its mettle down the stretch. Special thanks to our sponsors: Little Debbie Snack Cakes - We would like to thank our title sponsor, Little Debbie Snack Cakes. From Oatmeal Creme Pies to Zebra Cakes, from Cosmic Brownies to Honey Buns, Little Deb has you covered. I’ll never forget the taste of the Nutty Buddy Wafer...

We discuss if the offense can be serviceable and what it will take to get there. Defense faces a test at the same time. All that plus LOTW, PBOTW, and score predictions. Realist Deal Locks of the Week Steve: Air Force +15.5, North Texas +9.5, Toledo +13 Conner: Kansas State -6.5, Georgia -23.5, Oklahoma -13.5 Lucas: Alabama -15.5, Texas -34.5, Pittsburgh +2 Jay: Memphis +6.5, UNLV +7.5, Boston Col...

We absolutely rant about what we saw as the Sooners squeaked out a very meager victory against Houston. Offense was simply awful. Defense saved the day. And we end with how bad the fan experience is all around. Special thanks to our sponsors: Little Debbie Snack Cakes - We would like to thank our title sponsor, Little Debbie Snack Cakes. From Oatmeal Creme Pies to Zebra Cakes, from Cosmic Brownies...

Expectations for week 2 against Houston. OLine on the line. Will offense open up? Plus LOTW and other predictions. Enjoy! Realist Deal Locks of the Week Steve: SMU -10.5, Georgia Tech -3, Maryland -8.5 Conner: Kansas -5.5, Tennessee -7.5, Oklahoma -29.5 Lucas: Kansas -5.5, Tennessee -7.5, Kansas State -9.5 Jay: Nebraska -7.5, Tennessee -7.5, Kentucky -10 Listener: Texas -7.5, Kentucky  -10, Nebras...

The Sooners win. We discuss the great (defense) and the worrisome (offense). Come for the analysis; stay for the rants at the end. Enjoy! Special thanks to our sponsors: Little Debbie Snack Cakes - We would like to thank our title sponsor, Little Debbie Snack Cakes. From Oatmeal Creme Pies to Zebra Cakes, from Cosmic Brownies to Honey Buns, Little Deb has you covered. I’ll never forget the taste o...

OU’s season begins with Temple. We preview the game plus make LOTS of predictions for OU and college football overall. Team totals, LOTW, and much more! Realist Deal Locks of the Week Steve: Oklahoma -42.5, Ohio +17.5, Arizona -30.5 Conner: Oklahoma -42.5, Virginia Tech -13.5, Texas A&M -2.5 Lucas: Oklahoma -42.5, Nebraska -27.5, Houston -2.5 Jay: ND State +10, West Virginia +8, Miami (Fla) -2.5 L...

The Sooners grab a giant OL recruiting win in Michael Fasusi. Does it set the stage for a new plateau? We discuss this plus NIL standards, SEC tiebreakers, and more. Two Homers and a Realist is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Two Homers and a Realist at twohomersandarealist.substack.com/subscr...