Lee Benson

OKC | occasional podcaster

[ClutchPoints @ClutchPoints]

"Whomever wins this [Thunder-Spurs] series... the Knicks are gonna be favored in the Finals to win it all."

Agree with Reggie Miller? 🤔

[Ben Fawkes @BFawkes22]

A bettor at DraftKings stands to win $1.7 million off a $2,500 four-leg futures parlay made back in Feb. -- if the San Antonio Spurs win Game 7.

➡️He is reportedly declining the current DK cashout offer of $612,212.95

Full story on @YahooSports:

https://t.co/eFqd4GkMbm

[Steve McGehee @SteveMcGehee]

5 fouls on Wemby makes it interesting the rest of the way.

[Lee Benson @LeeBensonTweets]

Thanks to George's updates, I'd say as of now Heinecke's side should be favored.

If the case involving the volleyball player presented by Heinecke's legal team is considered comparable in Judge Balkman's opinion, then I'd say Heinecke is a comfortable favorite.

[George Stoia III @GeorgeStoia]

Judge Thad Balkman has taken the stand and we are underway with the Owen Heinecke hearing.

A decision is expected today. Follow along below. #Sooners

[Brady Trantham @BradyDoesSports]

I got @LeeBensonTweets on the case

[Lee Benson @LeeBensonTweets]

@BarristeredOK Could be many reasons. They were building a case. They weren't sure if they were going to do it. They wanted to delay as long as possible so the potential appeals process ran longer through the season, which would render the case moot. Very interesting.

[Lee Benson @LeeBensonTweets]

Well, Owen Heinecke is going for it.

I figured legal action was unlikely due to several reasons laid out in this thread.

However, Heinecke probably decided to go for it to potentially give himself an extra option if he doesn't make a NFL roster.

[Lee Benson @LeeBensonTweets]

From what I can tell, Heinecke's legal path would be to get a sympathetic judge who was open to the argument that the NCAA redshirt rule, which has different guidelines for football, is unfair to athletes who play other NCAA sports.🧵

[Bob Przybylo @BPrzybylo]

Late-season surge not enough for #Sooners.

#OU is among First Four Out for the third time under Porter Moser.

TBD about NIT. OU declined the invite two years ago in same position.

First Team Out one more time. Sigh.

https://t.co/dZpV07x9rH

[Lee Benson @LeeBensonTweets]

Great day for Porter Moser in what’s been a nice week so far for him and OU.

Maybe the week gets even better tomorrow with a surprise bid to the Dance?

The #Sooners were snubbed 2 years ago with a deserving resume. Perhaps the basketball gods will even it out this year?

[Pete Thamel @PeteThamel]

NEWS: Oklahoma Atheltic Director Roger Denny tells ESPN that Porter Moser will return to the Sooners next year. They met this morning and spoke about building the program for 2026-27, including increased resources throughout the program and specifically NIL for players.

[Colton Sulley @colton_sulley]

Breaking: #Sooners AD Roger Denny informed Porter Moser minutes ago he's being retained.

"Candidly, we're not resourced at the level that we need to be resourced," Denny told me.

"I'll never be someone who will hold someone to account for performing above the resource level."

[Lee Benson @LeeBensonTweets]

In summary, Heinecke is unlikely to take legal action. He has a longshot case, and, more importantly, he doesn't have the time.

However, if Heinecke does not get drafted or signed as an UDFA, then he may as well go for it. He'd have nothing to lose. (except legal fees)

[Lee Benson @LeeBensonTweets]

From what I can tell, Heinecke's legal path would be to get a sympathetic judge who was open to the argument that the NCAA redshirt rule, which has different guidelines for football, is unfair to athletes who play other NCAA sports.🧵

[SoonerScoop.com @SoonerScoop]

Owen Heinecke on his eligibility situation and potential legal action:

"Right now, the fact is that my year isn't available, so I'm here participating at Pro Day—full steam ahead on the NFL... When anything materializes, you guys will know."

Read: https://t.co/O962jTFbq4

[Lee Benson @LeeBensonTweets]

But wait, there's more! Any judgment that went in favor of Heinecke and potentially opened the door for him to play in 2026, would likely be appealed by the NCAA. There's no telling how long that would take to get resolved.

[Lee Benson @LeeBensonTweets]

@TJEckertKJRH NCAA 1-seed still in play tbh

[Lee Benson @LeeBensonTweets]

OU's 1-0 since unveiling the new mascot

[John E. Hoover 🌮 @johnehoover]

Oklahoma Takes Down Georgia Behind Efficient Three-Point Shooting
https://t.co/XZi6lNZBIN

[SoonerScoop.com @SoonerScoop]

OU running backs coach DeMarco Murray is expected to leave for the same job with the Kansas City Chiefs, sources have confirmed to @SoonerScoop. It was first reported by @shultz_report.

More: https://t.co/CCPyWDLgbX

[Matt Zenitz @mzenitz]

The #Bills are in fact set to hire Oklahoma assistant head coach for defense/co-DC Jay Valai as a defensive backs coach, sources tell @CBSSports.

The ex-Wisconsin All-Big Ten DB helped OU rank sixth nationally in total defense this year. Worked at Alabama and Texas before OU.