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The game-winning drive. A successful drive to the basket. Line drives, a drive down the center of the fairway, your favorite team driving you crazy. And, of course, the drive you take every day with the Sports Animal.

Welcome to The Drive, weekdays 9a-12p, is hosted by Matt Ravis, produced by Matt Meyer and features Coach Pat Jones live from Tulsa at 10am and Mark Rodgers at 11!

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The guys discuss the upcoming weekend in the NFL, the Thunder and NBA projections, and OU vs. South Carolina!

Follow Matt on X @mattravis and WWLS @sportsanimal, thesportsanimal.com, and The Sports Animal app!

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Ravis discusses the latest college and pro football news plus the Sooners' trip to South Carolina!

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Ravis discusses the Thunder and NBA, fantasy football with Preston Poole, and what Inside the NBA might look like on ESPN!

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The guys discuss the Thunder, the MLB Playoffs, and what OU and OSU need to do to win this weekend!

Follow Matt on X @mattravis and WWLS @sportsanimal, thesportsanimal.com, and The Sports Animal app!

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Recent Guests

Troy Beets
Vice President of Ops
Carl's Jr.
Episode: Ravis on OU vs. Texas
Cory Mose
Sports reporter and anchor for KVUE
KVUE
Episode: Ravis on OU vs. Texas and the NFL
Denton Forsythe
High school basketball player making his college commitment announcement
University of Tulsa
Episode: Ravis, Mark, and Brad on the MLB Playoffs, Denton Forsythe's Commitment, Best 90's Bands, and NFL
Bama Tom
Trial lawyer with extensive experience in sports law
Episode: Ravis on OU vs. Temple, Kawhi Leonard, CFB, and NFL
Anthony Broome
Writer for TheWolverine.com, part of the On3 Network
On3 Network
Episode: Ravis on College Football and OU vs. Michigan
Ryan Aber
Oklahoma football commentator and reporter for The Oklahoman
The Oklahoman
Episode: Matt on Oklahoma Football, MMA, and College Football Predictions
Erik Skopil
Oregon Football Analyst and Writer
Duckterritory.com
Episode: Matt on College Football Predictions, Michigan Football, and Oregon Football
Luke Jones
Sports analyst covering the Ravens and Orioles
WNST AM 1570 and baltimorepositive.com
Episode: Matt on the Ravens, MMA, and the NFL
Mitch Nash
Former Oklahoma State running back who has written a children's book
Oklahoma State
Episode: Matt on the NFL, Notre Dame, and OSU Football

Host

Matt Ravis
Host known for engaging discussions on sports topics, from college football to the NFL, often bringing humor and analysis into his conversations.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 14 ratings
  • Awesome

    Craig is awesome to listen to, his skills are top notch. Love when he has George from USA Today on wish they could do a little more CFB. Like what Craig pulls out of George. Like it if Craig could do CFB coach interviews so we could get to know these guys.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sixburgh6
    United States8 years ago
  • Love all the Sports Animal podcasts

    I love all the sports animal podcast, but for some reason they are the only ones that won't automatically download. It started about 3 months ago, it says there are no new podcasts but then I search in the podcast store and there are new episodes there, the date says dec 2000 so it's not showing up new

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DwightK-Schrute
    United States12 years ago

Listeners Say

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Some express frustration with technical issues related to automatic downloads, although they love the content itself. Overall, there is a strong fan base that appreciates the dedication to covering sports comprehensively.
Listeners appreciate the depth of analysis offered about significant sports events, often praising the engaging dynamic of the hosts. Many enjoy the mixture of serious commentary and humor present in discussions.

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Ravis on Texas Beating OU, College and Pro Football, and the Thunder
Q: How many thousand-yard rushers DeMarco Murray has had?
The last time an Oklahoma player rushed for over a thousand yards was Eric Gray in 2022, who had over 1300 yards.
Ravis on OU vs. Texas and the NFL
Q: Who do you think has more pressure on this game head coaching wise, Brent Venables or Steve Sarkisian?
I want to say Sark, because the fans will criticize Sark for not meeting expectations.
Brent Venables Press Conference 10-7
Q: How much fun are you having calling the defense this season against a noted play caller like Sark?
I love coaching and strategy, and it's always fun, even when things don't go our way; it's a part of the process.
Brent Venables Press Conference 10-7
Q: What are your thoughts on Arch Manning?
Arch is a talented and tough kid with great potential as a dual threat quarterback.
Brent Venables Press Conference 10-7
Q: How do you go about balancing wanting players to play versus keeping them healthy for the rest of the season?
I lean on the doctors for guidance, as I'm not an expert in those aspects.

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