Mark Clayton on OU Scout-Team, Eric Crouch, Smitty’s Gauntlet | Nick’s Right Podcast Ep. 10 Pt 1

In Part 1, Sooners legend Mark Clayton (OU 2000–2004; Baltimore Ravens, St. Louis Rams) gets into the gritty details:Scout-team wars & Nebraska prep: Why simulating Eric Crouch made OU’s defense “overshoot” early—fast vs. shifty explained.Strength & speed transformation: From a 4.74 forty and struggling with 135 on bench to NFL combine form—and how Jerry “Smitty” Schmidt changed everything.Culture of intensity: Stoops/Venables, accountability, and what “Category 4.5” offseasons felt like.Faith & focus: Prayer, brotherhood, and how belief knit the locker room together.‘Destined’ film update: Our movie about OU’s 2000 National Title run—why that season still matters.Sponsor shoutout: Patriot Mobile (access to all three major networks). Use code NRP at checkout for first month freewhen you bring your own device.Subscribe for more OU/NFL stories, faith, and culture—because on this show, Nick is always right.