SoonerScoop podcast: Welcome, OU athletic director Joe Castiglione
This is it, the last week of OU being in the Big 12. No, seriously. The next Unofficial 40 podcast will be the first with the Sooners in the SEC.
What better way to bid farewell to OU in the Big 12 than with Joe Castiglione. Yes, the OU athletic director was the guest on the Unofficial 40 from SoonerScoop.com.
And what better way for OU to welcome itself to the SEC than the day-long party on the campus Monday. Castiglione talks with the guys about what Monday is going to be like and the celebration planned.
Included in that is the first look at the inner workings of Love’s Field. Not just what’s on the surface, but everything behind the scenes that has made it such a trailblazer in softball.
A big proposal is on the table when it comes to a potential new arena in Norman. Castiglione gives his insight on why this important not just for OU but also Norman.
This week also saw a big change in the NIL world at OU. You want to help the Sooners? Join the new 1Oklahoma Collective. How should OU fans approach giving to NIL with the new collective?
The commitments are rolling
Head coach Brent Venables and staff can enjoy the next couple of weeks. It was imperative to end June in style, and OU did just that.
In the 2025 and the 2026 classes, it has been a fun time for the Sooners. Whether it’s 2026 quarterback Jaden O’Neal or 2025 defensive end CJ Nickson, one elite commitment after another.
But you know what? It’s not done yet. A deep dive into who are some of the other names for OU fans to continue to watch in the weeks and months ahead.
Is it OK to breathe a bit? Or are there more fireworks on the horizon?
All that and all the banter you’ve come to expect from the Unofficial 40 podcast from SoonerScoop.
