Mark grew up in the heartland and brings a lifetime of Oklahoma experience to WWLS – The Sports Animal. The Sooner State native graduated from Blackwell High School and received his degree from the University of Oklahoma. Since 1995, Rodgers has owned and published the state’s most comprehensive football annual, The Oklahoma Pigskin Preview. His travels across the state have earned him a reputation as one of the region’s foremost experts on high school football and college recruiting. Rodgers hosts the “Middle of the Day Show” from 11am to 2pm Monday through Friday.
Gideon Hamilton and Cale Gundy discuss the framework of the college football coaches offices? How is a college coaching staff and day to day different than the NFL? What is the ideal facility makeup for a college football program? MLB Trade Deadline update. With Notre Dame and USC agreeing to play again, is that the best rivalry in college football?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gideon Hamilton and Cale Gundy discuss training camp in the NFL and College Football. What are the day to day operations like when you’re in the middle of that grind. How many years of eligibility should a college athletes be granted? Should there be more strict guidelines and less ambiguity to the extra years of eligibility? Have you seen the new Notre Dame $100 Million Football Facility?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Rodgers breaks down his high school football magazine and gives you a preview of the top teams from all the different classes in Oklahoma. What do you make of Harrison Bader’s scooter injury fiasco? Did you know this isn’t the first time he’s had a scooter related situation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Rodgers discusses the MLB trade deadline. Do you expect a lot of movement in the coming days? NFL training camp is here! What are some of the way too early Week 1 lines? Who do you expect to breakout on the OU roster this season. Should OU be 6 point dogs to Texas? Mark’s High School Football preview is coming soon! The best NFL preseason breakouts for every team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Rodgers and Brad Copeland discuss the Monster Energy sponsorship in the Big 12 conference. Do fans care about the cap circumvention by the Clippers to pay for Kawhi Leonard? Who are the best athletes to play college in Oklahoma? Will Bill Belichick ever get it figured out in North Carolina?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Rodgers and Brad Copeland open the show discussing yesterday’s Major League Baseball action. Did you see the Cardinals come alive in extras against the Cubs? Oklahoma State’s season prediction. Is predicting 8 wins for the Cowboys too much considering the Vegas win total of 5.5? Are you surprised Baker Mayfield doesn’t have a deal done now that training camp is here? Tony Romo’s arrest video.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Rodgers and Cale Gundy discuss the OU Schedule and their potential to win 9 or more football games. What do you make of Tony Petitti talking about the depth of the Big 10 conference compared to the rest of the country? Who is the third best team in the SEC behind Georgia and Texas? NFL Training Camp is underway. Why would the Lions not want to have joint practices?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Rodgers and Cale Gundy discuss the downturn of the St. Louis Cardinals. Should Oli Marmol be fired in a season that surpassed all expectations, even if they miss out on the Wild Card? What are some college football win totals that you are excited about? Big 10 commissioner, Tony Petitti’s comments on College Football Playoff expansion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Rodgers and Brad Copeland are joined by Pat Strathman, who was on the call for last night’s Wichita St. and Kansas mele last night in the TBT. What are the ramifications of the event for the TBT, the teams, and the Universities of which these players are affiliated? Is all publicity good publicity? Should the Buccaneers end the negotiation and sign Baker Mayfield to a deal?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Rodgers and Brad Copeland discuss the Wichita St. & Kansas mele last night in the TBT. Is Mark’s 9 win OU prediction too high, too low, or just right? The MLB Trade Deadline is right around the corner. Should the St. Louis Cardinals be buyers or sellers at the deadline? Is there a competitive imbalance in Major League Baseball? White Fire makes his return to the show after a long hiatus.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Rodgers and Cale Gundy ask the question were you surprised there were no OU players on the Preseason All-SEC 1st Team? Jackson Koivun had a historic win at the 3M Open this weekend. Should he be a member of the President’s Cup team this year? Are you surprised Dante Moore was not preseason first team All-Big 10?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Rodgers and Cale Gundy discuss LeBron’s signing with the Philadelphia 76ers. Would you have wanted LeBron to sign in OKC if you had the option? Did the Big 12 make a mistake selling a jersey sponsorship for the entire league? College Football Playoff odds. How many teams outside of the SEC and Big 10 are at the top of the odds board?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Rodgers discusses LeBron James blockbuster signing with the Philadelphia 76ers. Is he a difference maker on a championship team? Could it hurt Texas and Sark that he was so honest at the podium at SEC Media Days? How did Mark get on the pirate ship at Raymond James Stadium?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Rodgers discusses his trip to SEC Media Days. With all the buzz from the media about OU, how many wins do you project for OU? Is the hype for Texas overstated, or does spending the most money in the portal merit this buzz. Is LeBron James a difference maker in Philadelphia for the Sixers? The MLB trade deadline is coming up. Where, if anywhere, will Tarik Skubal land?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Rodgers is live from SEC Media Days in Tampa, Florida. Lane Kiffin took a shot at teams that still recruit and develop the old fashioned way. Which teams in the country have the highest homegrown/retention percentage? Paul Finebaum on the SEC and OU outlook headed into the season. Mississippi State head coach Jeff Lebby joins Mark to talk about his program and their tough game with OU. Terry Ford, from 107.5 The Game in South Carolina, discusses the Thunder as well as the outlook for South Carolina this season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Rodgers is live from SEC Media Days in Tampa, Florida. On the final day, Mark reflects on some of most memorable moments from the week, including hopping aboard the Buccaneers pirate ship. Ryan Silverfield discusses being doubted and his teams tough outlook for the 2026 season. Lane Kiffin discusses the possibility of adding a salary cap and structure to college football.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Rodgers and Cale Gundy are live from SEC Media Days in Tampa, Florida. Bobby Burton, from onTexas, discusses the Texas Longhorns headed into the season with high expectations. What does Arch Manning need to do to show his improvement as a quarterback? Pete Golding goes off at the podium. Cousin Shane from That SEC Podcast joins the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Rodgers and Cale Gundy are live from SEC Media Days in Tampa, Florida. Did you see what Chip Kelly was wearing as the Northwestern offensive coordinator? Tye Richardson, from ESPN Arkansas, discusses the Hogs with new head coach Ryan Silverfield. Do Arkansas fans, especially in the western part of the state, consider Oklahoma a rival?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Rodgers is live from Tampa, Florida at SEC Media Days. Doug Amos, from ESPN 107.5 The Ticket in Montgomery, discusses Auburn Football under new head coach Alex Golesh, as well as the landscape of the entire SEC this season. How long is too long for a road trip?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Rodgers is live from Tampa, Florida at SEC Media Days. How did Georgia Head Coach Kirby Smart take inspiration for his team from the Oklahoma City Thunder? Do you like the idea of getting rid of the SEC Championship in favor of playoff expansion? Ryan McGee joins the show to discuss the upcoming season of SEC Football. Would you get on a bull at the rodeo?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Rodgers and Cale Gundy are live from SEC Media Days in Tampa, Florida. Lawyer Jacob Diesselhorst discusses his fight against the NCAA to try and get collegiate athletes awarded a 5th year of eligibility. Voice of the Sooners, Toby Rowland discusses OU Athletics including the baseball National Championship, and previews the OU Football season live from media days. John Mateer joins to discuss the upcoming season and how he will improve on his play from last season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Rodgers and Cale Gundy are live from SEC Media Days in Tampa, Florida. Thoughts on OU Football following Brent Venables comments this morning. Is establishing the run imperative to the success of the Sooners this season? OU Athletic Director, Roger Denny, sits down to discuss the upcoming football season and all of the success the athletic department has enjoyed this year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Rodgers and Brad Copeland discuss congress weighing in on the NCAA and whether or not there should be a salary cap in collegiate athletics. Is Lottery Bob right that the Yankees will sweep the Dodgers? Is expanding the College Football Playoff to 24 teams sustainable?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Rodgers and Brad Copeland discuss Mark’s trip next week to SEC Media Days and what hot spots in Tampa he should try out. What will be the best College Football games this season? Where does OU and Michigan rank on that list? An update on the British Open after two days of play.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Rodgers and Brad Copeland discuss the NBA Summer League. What, if anything, can you take away from the Summer League so far? Does a players impressive performance change your perception of what they will look like in the league? Have your expectations for Aday Mara changed since draft night? Do you have a problem with prediction markets versus traditional sportsbooks? Have you become exasperated with the Caitlin Clark saga?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Rodgers and Brad Copeland discuss yesterday’s exciting Argentina and England World Cup semi-final. In anticipation of his podcast appearance today, where do you think LeBron signs next season? What gives LeBron his best chance to compete for a championship? Are you surprised no suspension for Bam Adebayo or Tyler Herro after their altercation at Summer League? Has the World Cup expansion got you thinking about College Football expanding?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Rodgers and Cale Gundy discuss South Carolina football. How do you anticipate they look like a different football team with new offensive coordinator Kendall Briles? Will Auburn bounce back with new head coach Alex Golesh? Can their quarterback play improve? How good is Eli Drinkwitz as a coach? Is Missouri a contender under his leadership? Did you see the OKC Cake Lady on America’s Got Talent?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Rodgers and Cale Gundy discuss last night’s MLB All-Star Game. Did you enjoy the players mic’d up? Does baseball need to be fixed or have they made positive changes the past few years to help the game? Do you think quarterback play in the SEC will be down this coming season? Do you think one of these teams getting LeBron James is actually the difference in them winning or not winning a championship?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Rodgers and Brad Copeland continue to discuss the Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro beef. Can two teammates dislike each other and still be a part of a successful team? Mark Daignault is an assistant coach for USA Basketball. Was Jaylen Brown smart to enter the draft without an agent? Is the second apron good for small market teams like Oklahoma City?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Rodgers and Brad Copeland discuss Hannah Barbera cartoons and which ones hit home. Did you think Tom & Jerry was like a soap opera? Did watching the Pink Panther cartoon make you want to watch the Pink Panther movie? What do you anticipate in today’s World Cup match between France and Spain? Should there be sanctions handed down to Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro for their scuffle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Rodgers and Cale Gundy interview participants of Isaiah Joe’s golf tournament at Oak Tree National Golf Club, Former Sooner WR, Mark Clayton, comes by to discuss how his round is going and memories of him starting his career at OU. Are you still bought into the World Cup even without the USA? Do you believe Conor McGregor was injured when he walked to the octagon? Scott Verplank joins the show to help preview The Open Championship next weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Rodgers and Cale Gundy interview participants of Isaiah Joe’s golf tournament at Oak Tree National Golf Club. Golden State Warriors Guard, Moses Moody, discusses the NBA offseason. Oklahoma State golf commit Emerson Majma talks to the guys about his transition to collegiate golf. Later, the top ranked Big 12 and SEC Quarterbacks. Does John Mateer need to be better this season for the Sooners?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Rodgers and Cale Gundy are live from Five Iron Golf in Norman. Bob Stoops sits down to discuss Big 12 Media Days and what he’s thinking about the teams in the league this upcoming season. How do Oklahoma State fans feel about their team following Media Days? What will be the line for OU’s first game of the season?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Rodgers and Cale Gundy are live from Five Iron Golf to recap their time at Big 12 Media Days. What did you make of Willie Fritz saying the majority of his day is spent fundraising rather than coaching? Is Texas overrated? Sonny Dykes discusses his programs outlook for the upcoming season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Rodgers and Cale Gundy are live from The Star in Frisco, Texas for Big 12 Football Media Days. What are the most marquee non-conference games in the Big 12 this upcoming season? Should teams be more adamant about scheduling marquee non-conference opponents? What do you expect from Jackson Arnold teaming up with Dan Mullen at UNLV?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Rodgers and Cale Gundy are live from The Star in Frisco, Texas for Big 12 Football Media Days. West Virginia head coach, Rich Rodriguez, joins to discuss the outlook for his team coming into the season. Will OU transfer Michael Hawkins win the starting job this season in Morgantown? West Virginia AD, Wren Baker, joins to discuss his Oklahoma roots and life as the athletic director in Morgantown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Rodgers and Cale Gundy live from Frisco, Texas at Big 12 Football Media Days. Head Coach Willie Fritz joins to discuss the outlook for his Houston Cougars. Also, Oklahoma State linebacker Ethan Wesloski discusses playing for Eric Morris, and his brother's Oklahoma baseball career.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Rodgers and Cale Gundy are live from Big 12 Media Days. Texas Tech Football Coach, Joey McGuire, sits down to discuss his team’s outlook for the season amidst all the chaos. Oklahoma State players Drew Mestemaker, running back, Caleb Hawkins, and defensive end, Jaleel Johnson, join to discuss the program under new leadership and the new additions to the team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Rodgers and Cale Gundy preview their trip to Frisco next week for Big 12 Media Days. Should K-State fans be confident with a veteran quarterback and Collin Klein taking over the head job? Why are bettors so convinced every Big 12 team is being undervalued? Can West Virginia and Rich Rod make a leap forward with OU transfer Michael Hawkins Jr.? Is tonight’s USA game the biggest sport event ever on American soil?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Rodgers and Cale Gundy discuss the US World Cup match tonight against Belgium. Should we be worried about the asterisk that could come with Folarin Balogun playing in the match? Mark won Oklahoma Sportscaster of the Year! What was the most notable move in the NBA last week?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gideon Hamilton is joined by columnist from The Oklahoma, Joe Mussatto, to discuss NBA Free Agency. What do you expect the Thunder to do about Lu Dort and Kenrich Williams? What other teams have made the most notable splashes to this point in the young Free Agency season?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brad Copeland and Cale Gundy discuss Ja Morant heading to Portland. Why would a team slashing their budget and payroll shell out for a max contract player? Do you think there is animosity in Boston between Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum? OU Football has announced their opening game will be played on a Friday night. The top 10 running backs in the NCAA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brad Copeland and Cale Gundy are joined by OU Baseball coach Skip Johnson to discuss winning the National Championship and what it meant to the program and their fans. What makes Coach Skip Johnson tick? Is he the most level headed coach you’ve ever seen. Is it a coincidence that LeBron James announced he will not return to the Lakers the day after they signed Bronny James?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gideon Hamilton and Cale Gundy go through the NBA transactions today and discuss everything that has transpired and might transpire throughout the day. Can LeBron James compete a championship with Golden State? Big 12 Football preview ahead of media days next week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gideon Hamilton and Cale Gundy discuss the US losing to Turkiye in their final group stage match and look ahead to their Wednesday matchup with Bosnia & Herzegovina. What do you expect the Thunder to do with Kenrich Williams and Lu Dort today. Who is a player that might not have been a marquee name that meant more to the team than people realized.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Rodgers opens the hour by discussing World Cup bets for the day and weekend. Phil Steele’s magazine has hit the shelves. How does he think OU fares this season. What players does he expect to stand out amongst College Football’s best in the SEC? Nick Gallo from the Thunder joins Mark to discuss the Thunder picks this season and what we can expect from these three prospects.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Rodgers listens in on the Oklahoma City Thunder 2026 Draft Pick Introductory Press Conference. An update on the World Cup. Did the USA’s loss last night to Turkey change your expectations for the team?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Rodgers and Brad Copeland discuss the future for LeBron James. Does LeBron winning a 5th ring mean more to him than his potential salary? What do you make of the Thunder’s draft and the positive sentiment from the NBA writers around the country? The Brendan Sorsby decision handed down by the NFL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Rodgers and Brad Copeland discuss the Thunder’s NBA Draft picks following the completion of Round 2. Do you think Aday Mara can be a contributor? What do the Thunder do with Lu Dort as a free agent? How much have you been dialed into the World Cup? The best foods in each city hosting World Cup matches.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kyle Branch takes some time to join the guys to talk about Oklahoma's run to a National Championship in Baseball!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jake Trotter joins the guys to talk College Football and NFL, Kyle Branch joins to talk about winning a National Championship with OU Baseball, and Much More!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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