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The Texas Longhorns come into the Cotton Bowl unranked with their backs against the wall.
After looking completely outmatched against the Florida Gators, Texas cannot afford to drop another game and fall to 3-3 on the year. Not only will it eliminate them from this year's CFP contention, but it will arrest the momentum they seemingly built after two trips to the postseason.
The Texas Longhorns went into Gainesville as a top-10 team and left with an embarrassing loss and a trip out of the Top 25. Texas looked outclassed on both lines, leading to the Longhorns' rushing issues and multiple Gators turning in career performances in the game.
What plagues Texas and what does this mean for the rest of the season?
The No. 9 Texas Longhorns are set to open up SEC play against the Florida Gators, kicking off a month of conference games away from Austin.
Texas is coming off an offensive "get right" game against an outmatched Sam Houston State squad, with Arch Manning looking like the quarterback we expected in the game. Can Texas get even close to that performance against a salty Florida defense?
We take advantage of the bye week and dive in on the Texas Longhorns' women's basketball team, looking to follow up one of the most successful seasons of recent memory.
Coming off a trip to the Final Four, Texas reloaded with elite talent in the portal and from the high school ranks, setting itself up as one of the top teams in the country.
The Texas Longhorns are sporting a new look as they enter the 2025-26 season.
Sean Miller replaces Rodney Terry as the top man at Texas, bringing several transfer players who will play a major role on the Forty Acres. What can we expect from Miller and the Horns when they take the court in the winter?
The Texas Longhorns needed a get right game ahead of the bye week and got just that against the Sam Houston State Bearkats.
Arch Manning looked like the Arch we expected coming into the season, while Ryan Wingo and DeAndre Moore got into rhythm with the quarterback. The running game left something to be desired, due in large part to the absence of Quintrevion Wisner and CJ Baxter.
The No. 8 Texas Longhorns need momentum as they close out non-conference play, which should come Saturday as they host Sam Houston State.
The Bearkats are in a state of flux, breaking in a new coach and several new players for 2025. It's been a rough start for them, losing their first three games and things which won't get any better as they take on the Longhorns this week.
The No. 8 Texas Longhorns lined up against an opponent that should have been wildly outmatched, but instead struggled to get going on the offensive side of the ball.
Quintrevion Wisner is still out with injury, CJ Baxter left on the game's first carry, and Arch Manning is still wildly inconsistent. Texas tried to hide behind the ground game to close it out, but the lack of depth hampered their efforts.
The No. 7 Texas Longhorns' trek through the non-conference schedule continues as they host the UTEP Miners in their Week 3 matchup.
It's a matchup of two former elite quarterback recruits who have taken different paths to get to their current schools. What does Malachi Nelson and the UTEP offense bring to Austin and what can we learn about Texas in this matchup?
The No. 7 Texas Longhorns weren't as crisp as they should have been against San Jose State, but an offensive flurry put them out in front and allowed them to cruise to a victory.
What does their play mean for the future and what does it say about the ultimate ceiling for this squad?
The No. 7 Texas Longhorns are ready to dust it off and try again, this time at home against a team that they should have an easier time with -- the San Jose State Spartans.
SJSU is coming off a frustrating loss at the hands of Central Michigan in their opener, getting gashed on the ground and struggling on special teams. What do we expect from Texas against an outmatched opponent?
The Texas Longhorns went into Columbus with high hopes for the 2025 season, but struggled with holdover issues from the 2024 campaign.
Texas couldn't convert on key red zone possessions, thanks in part to its quarterback's issues with ball placement and consistency. What does this mean for our expectations for the season and for Steve Sarkisian?
The season is finally here, with the No. 1 Texas Longhorns travelling to Columbus to take on the No. 3 Ohio State Buckeyes in the marquee non-conference matchup of the season.
Both teams look vastly different than they did when they squared off during the CFP last season, with both teams replacing 13 of 22 starters from last year's squads. What matchups are we watching closely, and what do we think Texas needs to do to come away with a win?
We've officially reached game week, meaning it's time for us to predict the season for the Texas Longhorns.
Coming off of an appearance in the SEC Championship game and a CFP Semifinal appearance, the Longhorns are reloading in a major way. What do we expect from the team and who will be the leaders when it's all said and done?
The Texas Longhorns are one week away from kicking off, which means we have reached the final week of our summer preview series.
Texas kicks off the season against the Ohio State Buckeyes, one of the marquee non-conference matchups of the season and a rematch of last year's CFP semifinal. Both teams once again have high hopes with a bunch of new faces on the offensive side of the ball.
What do we expect from those squads as the two teams face off?
As we approach the first weekend of college football, we dive in on a group that will have a ton to say how far the Texas Longhorns go this year.
They are replacing two early draft picks in the secondary, but come loaded with talent and hope to repeat as one of the elite units in the country. They are truly embracing positionless football in the secondary, thanks in part to the efforts of the new members of the defensive coaching staff.
As the season rapidly approaches, so does the end of our season preview series. It's time for San Jose State, the second week of the season and the second-toughest non-conference game of the season.
They were one of the top G5 defenses a year ago, but like most G5 teams saw their roster decimated by transfers. How will the stack up in 2025 as Texas tries to find its footing and avoid a letdown after Ohio State?
The Texas Longhorns boast one of the most talented groups of linebackers in the country, several of whom are looking to make a splash both for the team and to position themselves for the NFL.
Anthony Hill leads the charge, but with a room six deep that is the envy of most in the country, expect Pete Kwiatkowski to mix things up and have fun with his scheme.
The No. 1 Texas Longhorns are just a few weeks away from starting the 2025 season, meaning we are into the non-conference portion of our previews.
UTEP is in the second year of a new coach, with new coordinators on both sides of the ball, hoping to improve on 3-9 from a year ago. What do the Miners look like with all of the new talent and coaching in the Sun Bowl?
We have officially moved onto the defense, with the Texas Longhorns defensive line once again looking to reload after losing an elite pair to the NFL.
Pete Kwiatkowski and Kenny Baker added a ton of talent from the portal to man the interior, while LaAllen Clark leads one of the deepest homegrown units in the country. What advantages does this afford Texas heading into a year where expectations are high?
With just a month left before the season, our season preview series reaches the non-conference schedule, starting with the Sam Houston Bearkats.
SHSU is coming off one of the most successful seasons in school history, the Bearkats are in rebuild mode, with a new head coach and 50 new players via the transfer portal. What are the expectations in the first year under Phil Longo with an entirely rebuilt roster?
Our self-scouting continues as we take a dive into the Texas Longhorns' offensive line.
Texas lost the majority of its production from a year ago, replacing both tackles, a guard and a center -- all of which are now on NFL rosters. The remaining players are talented, but have yet to live up to their full potential, as they try to gel with a group of relatively inexperienced, yet talented newcomers.
We are inching ever closer to the kickoff of the 2025 season and this week we preview the SEC opener against the Florida Gators.
This time last year, Billy Napier was on the hot seat, and while he did enough last year to stay around he will need another step forward to keep interest high in the Swamp. How will DJ Lagway's development help that and what will they do at the skill positions to support him?
The Texas Longhorns once again saw their top pass catchers make their way to the professional ranks with early draft picks, meaning they once again are looking for who will be the top player in the wide receiver room. There is a ton of talent in the room, with top-100 recruits from the last three cycles populating that room, but none of them have been the top guy at Texas yet.
While prepping for the upcoming season at SEC Media Days, the Texas Longhorns landed a massive recruiting blow to defending champion Georgia with the additions of Tyler Atkinson and James Johnson to the 2026 cycle. We break down what that means for Texas and how they can continue to build a championship-level roster.
We also welcome back to the show Kamiar Mehrabian of the Bud, Barry, Bob, and Beers Podcast to help us preview the Oklahoma Sooners.
The Texas Longhorns are starting to gain some momentum on the recruiting trail with multiple out-of-state players pledging to Texas for the 2026 class. We dive into what they have to sell to those kids, as well as the kids of professional sports stars.
We also take time to break down what we hope for the Longhorns at the running back position as they try to get healthy for 2025.
The season rapidly approaches as we continue through the Texas Longhorns' upcoming schedule week by week.
This week, we land on the Kentucky Wildcats, who are looking to rebound from their worst season under head coach Mark Stoops. They were hit hard during the Transfer Portal window, but also tried to rebuild through it as well -- reshaping their roster from a team that won just won SEC game.
For the first time in three seasons, the Texas Longhorns are breaking in a new quarterback.
The former top player in the country, Arch Manning, is officially set to take the field as QB1 for the Texas Longhorns after two seasons of ill-informed questions and transfer rumors. Expectations are already sky high for the Longhorns' quarterback as they try to reach their third consecutive College Football Playoffs.
We continue our march through the Texas Longhorns' season with the Longhorns' first trip to Starkville as a member of the SEC.
A year ago, the Mississippi State Bulldogs managed to move the ball on Texas, but the Longhorns managed to do enough to get the job done. In the offseason, MSU added more than 50 players through the portal, allowing second-year coach Jeff Lebby to reload and try to improve on their last-place finish in the conference.
The Texas Longhorns played one of their tightest games of the year in 2024 against Diego Pavia and the Vanderbilt Commodores. The dynamic playmaker is back for another year, with coach Clark Lea hoping to build on the most successful Vanderbilt season since Jame Franklin was the coach.
What can we expect from Pavia Year Two and can the defense improve enough to help him?
The summer visit window is closed, and the Texas Longhorns have secured four elite defensive linemen: three interior and one pass rusher. It's clear that Texas has a focus on the trenches for 2026, prioritizing several key pieces on both sides of the ball.
How does this class set Texas up for the future, both near and far-term?
Perhaps the biggest blemish on the Texas Longhorns' 2024 season is the pair of losses to the Georgia Bulldogs. The first, in Austin, was not as competitive as Texas fans hoped. And while the second meeting, this time in the SEC Championship, was closer, Georgia still came out on top.
What can Texas fans expect from the Bulldogs as they face in the late-season matchup that will likely have both SEC Championship and CFP implications?
For the fourth time in the last five years, the Texas Longhorns have claimed the Director's Cup as the top athletic department in the nation. It was tighter than it probably should have been, with the men's basketball team and baseball teams underperforming, but the track and field teams did just enough to secure a 1.5-point win over the USC Trojans.
We dive into what this says about Texas athletics and the impact of their first year in the SEC.
Our season preview series continues this week, covering the Texas Longhorns' Week 11 opponent, the Arkansas Razorbacks. The long-time rivals meet for back-to-back seasons for the first time since the 2003 and 2004 seasons, the first time as conference opponents since the days of the Southwest Conference.
The Razorbacks return an experienced quarterback in Taylen Green, but are turning over most of their other offensive players around him in a year where Sam Pittman needs a solid year to keep his job. What are the expectations for Arkansas with a tough schedule and a ton of new faces on both sides of the ball?
The Texas Longhorns went to Oklahoma City with an opportunity to exorcise several demons, knocking off Oklahoma and Tennessee to set up this weekend's matchup with old rival Texas Tech and star pitcher NiJaree Canady. It took all three games of the championship series to get it done, but the Longhorns hoisted their first-ever softball trophy in Oklahoma City.
With that win locked up, we also brought in Brett Wilkinson, the man behind Director's Cupdates to let us know what needs to happen this weekend for Texas to claim its fourth Director's Cup in five years.
We are rapidly approaching the college football season and so it is time to begin our season preview series. Every offseason we go through the Longhorns' schedule week-by-week in reverse order with someone who knows the opponents best.
This week, we welcome Cameron Ohnysty to help us dive into the 2025 Texas A&M Aggies. We talk about Year 2 of the Elko Era, what we can expect from the offense, and how they plan on replacing three key defenders who are now in the NFL.
The Texas Longhorns saw their spring sports head in different directions over the weekend, with the baseball team bowing out of the postseason at home while the softball team advanced to the Women's College World Series in Oklahoma City.
The baseball team, the No. 2 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament couldn't overcome the pitching of the UTSA Roadrunners -- leaving runners on base while also struggling in the field.
Several hours north, the ladies were dominant in the WCWS thanks to the pitching of Teagan Kavan. She took care of business against Florida and Oklahoma as the starting pitcher and then came in to close things out after Mac Morgan kicked things off strong.
While the Texas Longhorns' baseball team made an early exit from the SEC Tournament, Texas still managed to grab the No. 2 seed in the NCAA Baseball tournament. That not only affords them friendly confines for the first two weekends of the tournament, but also grants them a favorable draw en route to Omaha.
The ladies are heading to the Women's College World Series, despite drama to open the Super Regional against the Clemson Tigers. Texas now heads back to Oklahoma City on a collission course with the Oklahoma Sooners if they can get past the Florida Gators.
The 2025 Texas Longhorns' baseball team went into Norman and clinched the SEC regular season title with a series win over the Oklahoma Sooners. That win guarantees them a double-bye in the SEC Tournament, putting them two steps closer to achieving their season goals.
The softball team hosted and dominated the Austin Regional, setting up a Super Regional matchup against the No. 13 Clemson Tigers. The winner will head to Oklahoma City for the Women's College World Series.
The Texas Longhorns had their worst combined weekend on the diamond of the year, with the baseball team dropping the weekend series, while the softball team was run-ruled out of the SEC Tournament by the Texas A&M Aggies.
How do they rebound as they both still have championship aspirations for the remainder of their seasons?
The Texas Longhorns have positioned themselves to once again bring home the Director's Cup, awarded to the top-performing athletics department in the country. To help us break down where Texas stands and how things can close out, we welcome in Brett Wilkinson, the man behind Director's Cupdates.
We also dive in on the bad weekend for Texas baseball and how softball has gotten their groove back.
The No. 1 Texas Longhorns reignited the rivalry with the Texas A&M Aggies and put a stranglehold on the SEC standings with a sweep of their closest rival. What does that mean for the immediate future despite the injuries, and what do those injuries mean for the postseason?
While the baseball team was handling business, 12 former Texas football players were drafted into the NFL. In the four seasons under Steve Sarkisian, Texas has seen more players make the jump to the NFL than in the decade prior.
In the closing weeks of the season, the Texas Longhorns' baseball and softball teams are positioning themselves well for the postseason.
Baseball swept yet another top-10 team, building on a narrow Thursday win and ending the weekend with a run-rule victory over the Auburn Tigers. At this point, they are positioning themselves to be the top seed in the SEC Tournament and beyond.
The softball team may have dropped one game, but the bats were live, while the pitching managed to do enough to suppress the bats of the LSU Tigers. Texas needs to finish the regular season strong to keep their rivals from taking the regular season title.
The No. 1 Texas Longhorns continue their winning ways in the SEC with a tight weekend series win over the Kentucky Wildcats.
Thanks to their win and some fortuitous losses in the rest of the country, the Longhorns took the top spot in the country for the first time in three seasons. What did Texas do to put themselves in this position and how do they continue it through the rest of SEC play?
The Texas Longhorns held their 2025 Pro Day over the weekend, giving NFL Scouts an opportunity to check out the talent they hope to send to the NFL.
With the NFL Draft rapidly approaching, we reached out to Ryan McCrystal of Sharp Football Analysis to help us dive in on where your favorite draft-eligible Longhorns might end up.
The No. 4 Texas Longhorns had two very different games in the Sweet 16 and the Elite 8, but they managed to come away with wins in both to advance to the final weekend of the tournament.
The high-powered Tennessee Volunteers hung with Texas late and Texas had to weather a late wave, while they put the clamps on TCU and rode tough defense to the Final Four.
The No. 1 Texas Longhorns did what they needed to do in the Women's NCAA Tournament, cruising past their first two opponents and making it easily to the second weekend of the tournament. They now have to take on a team that pushed them in the regular season, No. 20 Tennessee, coming off an upset win over Ohio State.
After the men made the earliest-possible exit from the tournament, they made the decision to part ways with Rodney Terry and hire the man who booted him from the field -- former Xavier coach Sean Miller.
Both the women and the men will be representing the Texas Longhorns in the 2025 NCAA Tournament, albeit on two very different paths.
The ladies make the tournament as one of the top seeds, hosting the first two rounds in Austin, with a clear shot at the Final Four and beyond. The men will have a longer path, sitting as one of the First Four games of the tournament, needing a win to make the field of 64.
The Texas Longhorns entered the tournament as the No. 1 team in the country but the No. 2 team in the tournament, facing a tough road to face off against South Carolina for the third time this season. That road took its toll on the Longhorns and they came up short in the championship game.
Elsewhere, the softball team brought its big bats with them to Ohio and dominated opponents from the plate and from the circle. The baseball team also got things going, with the pitching seeming to find its rhythm in a sweep of the weekend.
The No. 1 team in the nation locked in the top spot in the SEC in their first year in the conference, a huge step in achieving their goals for the year. They may have lost the top seed in the SEC Tournament via coin flip, but they brought home a pair of conference awards and will enjoy two byes en route to bringing home the hardware.
While it seemed like the men's team was on the wrong side of the bubble, they managed to pull off a Tuesday night upset and potentially put themselves back on the right side of the tournament watchlist.
The No. 2 Texas Longhorns women's basketball team took care of business against a pair of ranked teams, extending its win streak to 10 games in the process. With the win, the Longhorns have officially put themselves in a position to win the SEC regular season title and get a No. 1 seed in both the conference and the NCAA Tournament.
The men started the week out with an embarrassing loss to No. 1 Alabama but rebounded with a big win over the Kentucky Wildcats to get another ranked win and continue to build their resume for a shot at the post-season. What was the difference in the two games and how can Texas continue to build on that momentum?
The No. 4 Texas Longhorns hosted the No. 2 South Carolina Gamecocks and got their revenge for the road loss from a few weeks ago. The Longhorns' defense took care of business and kept the potent South Carolina offense in check, while the offense was able to weather the third quarter explosion from the Gamecocks to come away with the win.
The men didn't have as much success, dropping both games a week ago -- something that put their postseason hopes in jeopardy as they head into a pair of games against top 25 teams.
The 2025 baseball season is right around the corner, so we dive in on this new-look team.
Texas will be under new leadership with the hiring of Jim Schlossnagle from Texas A&M, who hopes to build on the talented roster David Pierce left. With several returning stars and key portal additions, Texas should be competitive in a stacked SEC.
The No. 5 Texas Longhorns women's basketball team continued their hot streak with another undefeated week, capped by a dominant win over rival Texas A&M. It sets up a pivotal week for the conference title, capped by a rematch with No. 2 South Carolina.
On the men's side, they dropped a last-second game against Ole Miss but rebounded with a lopsided win over the LSU Tigers. They continue to get hot at the right time and rise up the rankings, positioning themselves for a run at the NCAA Tournament.
The No. 1 Texas Longhorns will take the diamond soon, looking to build on a season that ended short of expectations -- winning a national championship.
The team that made a run at a championship a year ago is ready to make a run at another, with perhaps an even more potent lineup than they had a year ago.
The Texas men's and women's basketball teams went a combined 5-0 in a gauntlet week that featured last-second heroics and elite performances from the usual suspects.
How can the men, previously sitting at the bottom of the SEC use this to build momentum? And can the ladies use this to forget about the biggest blemish on their resume and forge a path to a conference title?
The Texas Longhorns came up just one game shy of playing for a national championship for the second consecutive year. While the Longhorns managed to pick up two postseason wins, the 2024 season ended similarly to the previous year, knocking on the door of the championship game but not crossing the threshold.
How do we consider this season in retrospect? How do we reconcile Texas having one of the few 13-win seasons in school history while also knowing there was an opportunity for more?
The No. 5 Texas Longhorns had a winning game plan in one of the only games they were at a talent disadvantage this year but couldn't make enough plays to overcome the No. 8 Ohio State Buckeyes.
Defensively, Texas had a clear plan to shut down the high-powered Buckeyes and executed it to perfection for most of the game, save for one major breakdown that ended up creating a deficit for Texas. Offensively, they struggled with the athleticism of Ohio State, but nearly put together enough to get the job done - with a trip to the red zone once again being the Longhorns' Kryptonite.
The No. 5 Texas Longhorns come back to friendlier confines to take on the No. 8 Ohio State Buckeyes -- who come into the game as favorites.
The Longhorns survived the last round of the playoffs, while Ohio State has been on a tear, winning their first two games by a combined score of 83-38. The most-talented team in the country, according the 247Sports Blue Chip Ratio, the Buckeyes are living up to the billing.
Can the Texas defense shut down one of the most dangerous offenses in the country or will Quinn Ewers and the Texas offense need to play their best game of the year?
The No. 5 Texas Longhorns took an early lead but let the No. 4 Arizona State Sun Devils creep back into the game and forced a double-overtime when Texas stars took over and won the game.
Quinn Ewers operated the offense efficiently for what could have been two game-winning drives, before throwing a 4th and 13 miracle and a following touchdown to win the game. What broke down for Texas and what changed for them to come out on top/?
The No. 5 Texas Longhorns are headed back to Atlanta to take on the Arizona State Sun Devils in the second round of the College Football Playoffs.
After being picked to finish last in the Big 12, ASU took home the crown and received a bye in the first round of the playoffs. Star running back Cam Skattebo and the Sun Devils ran all over Iowa State in the Big 12 title game, but have not squared off against a defense like the Longhorns.
The No. 5 Texas Longhorns made it a bit more dramatic than it needed to be at times, but came away with a win over the Clemson Tigers to open the 2024 College Football Playoffs.
Rather than the defense setting the pace for Texas, it was the offense that got the job done, dominating the Tigers on the ground. Jaydon Blue turned in a career day, while Quintrevion Wisner inched closer to 1,000 yards on the season for the Longhorns.
The No. 3 Texas Longhorns are set to host a first-round playoff game, welcoming in the Clemson Tigers for the first-ever matchup between these two programs.
Texas brings one of the nation's elite defenses to the table to take on a Clemson offense that thrives on chunk plays to keep things moving. On the other side of the ball, the Longhorns' offense needs to rebound quickly from the abject failure of a ground attack they attempted against Georgia to keep the Tigers' defense on its heels.
The Texas Longhorns start their first season playing basketball in the SEC with an absolute murderer's row of opponents, highlighting the elite level of hoops in the conference.
What does Texas have to look forward to and what can they do to prepare for a tough gauntlet of opponents?
The No. 3 Texas Longhorns drew the five-seed in the College Football playoff based on the automatic bids and qualifiers, setting up an opening-round matchup against the Clemson Tigers.
The storylines in the postseason are aplenty, with Indiana and Notre Dame facing off for the first time, to the potential of a third Texas/Georgia matchup in the final game. We break down the field and how Texas's path to the championship plays out.
The No. 3 Texas Longhorns have seemingly found the one thing they can't overcome, self-inflicted wounds against the Georgia Bulldogs.
Turnovers, penalties, and negative plays added up and Texas was unable to overcome the Bulldogs despite having plenty of chances to do so. What happened in the game and what can Texas do to reverse its fortunes in the playoffs?
The No. 2 Longhorns can position themselves for a deep run in the CFP with a win over the Georgia Bulldogs in their inaugural SEC campaign. The last time these two teams met, Georgia was in control from wire to wire, this second team is better produced and better organized.
It was also National Signing Day, with the Longhorns positioning themselves to have the top recruiting class in the country. Who are we looking forward to contributing early and how will the depth chart shake out in the future?
After 13 years, the rivalry returned and the result was the same as it was more than a decade ago; the Texas Longhorns went into College Station and came away with a win.
The Longhorns' defense was the biggest reason for the dominant win, keeping the Aggies out of the end zone for the first time this season. Texas held their rushing game in check and forced quarterback Marcell Reed to beat them throwing the football.
The rivalry is back after 13 years and the No. 3 Texas Longhorns have one final hurdle to achieve their regular season goals, a win over rival Texas A&M.
The Aggies, in the first year of the Mike Elko era, are taking advantage of the stocked cupboard and have also positioned themselves for a shot at their first SEC Championship Game. Can they overcome the Longhorns with a combination of talent, scheme, and the raucous denizens of Kyle Field?
The Texas Longhorns controlled the game wire-to-wire, even if it was a frustration show form the offense at-times. Texas was able to move the ball despite the ankle injury that hampered Quinn Ewers and limited his mobility, thanks to the late-game performance from the running backs and offensive line.
Perhaps the biggest reason they were in that position was the play of the defense, who smothered UK from the opening drive and kept them in check all afternoon.
The No. 3 Texas Longhorns have two games left between them and reaching the first of their major goals, playing in the SEC Championship game. Their path to the title game is simple for Texas; win the next two games and they're in.
The first of those hurdles is senior day against the Kentucky Wildcats, who just snapped a long losing streak over Murray State. Their winning formula is simple, slow the game down and keep the opposing offense off of the field. Can the Texas offense rebound from their struggles against Arkansas and keep the train on the tracks?
The No. 3 Texas Longhorns had to sweat it out thanks to some third quarter offensive struggles but managed to turn it on when it counted and come out of Fayetteville with a win over a historic rival.
What does the Longhorns' performance tell us about the final two games and what will they need to do to stay atop the SEC with just two games left on the schedule?
We also dive in on basketball's successful week and celebrate Texas sending runners to the National Championship.
The No. 3 Texas Longhorns are set to reignite and old Southwest Conference Rivalry, heading to Fayetteville to take on the Arkansas Razorbacks.
Arkansas has been an inconsistent threat this year, but has explosive players on offense that can quickly make defenses pay. Will Texas be able to contain their dual-threat quarterback and put a lid on the running game? Will the Longhorns be able to generate enough offense to keep ahead of their old foe?
The No. 5 Texas Longhorns came out of the bye week with something to prove and did just that, dismantling Florida from the early parts of the game.
Texas did give up some yardage late, after pulling the starters, for their statistically worst game of the year. However, there's nuance required when discussing the performance of the defense against the Gators, especially in the second half.
After a week off, the No. 5 Texas Longhorns are back in action at home, hosting the Florida Gators to start the last third of the regular season.
Florida has been resurgent in their last few games, but may be without the services of quarterback DJ Lagway, who went down with an injury last Saturday. The Gators' ability to move the ball will look quite different depending on whether Lagway or his backup -- Yale transfer Aidan Warner -- take the field Saturday.
The No. 4 Texas Longhorns are ready to storm the SEC with Vic Schaefer's deepest squad during his time in Austin. Led by a talented core of experienced players, the Longhorns added key talent from the portal and the No. 5 recruiting class in the nation.
In the most physical and competitive women's basketball in the country, the Longhorns are picked to finish second behind the defending national champions. What are fair expectations for them in their first run in the SEC?
We took advantage of the football team's bye week to take a deep dive into the Texas Longhorns men's basketball team, entering their second full year under Rodney Terry.
There will be a lot of new faces playing at the Moody Center in 2024-25, with Terry dipping into the portal several times to supplement the core of returning players and high school talent. What do we expect from this team in its first year of SEC play?
The No. 6 Texas Longhorns went to Nashville and narrowly avoided a disaster at the hands of the Vanderbilt Commodores. After starting the month with an upset of Alabama, Vandy has run the upset formula perfectly -- one that Texas couldn't avoid on Saturday.
What does this performance tell us about the Longhorns' long-term prospects and what do they need to focus on during the bye?
Coming off a tough home loss to the No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs, the No. 5 Texas Longhorns head out for their first SEC road game against the Vanderbilt Commodores.
The Longhorns are next up in the line of defenses trying to contain Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia, who piloted them to an upset of the Alabama Crimson Tide. He is the spark for the offense thanks to both his legs and his arm, using the legs to create throwing opportunities.
Can the Texas defense keep him contained and can the offense avoid another slow start?
The No. 5 Texas Longhorns looked outmatched by the Georgia Bulldogs, letting them build a big lead and then slow the game down.
Texas, for its part, struggled to hold onto the ball and extend drives, giving the UGA offense prime field position to punch the ball in for short scores.
The No. 1 Texas Longhorns are finally looking like the team that fans expect them to be ahead of their matchup with the No. 5 Georgia Bulldogs.
To gain some more insight into the national perception of the Longhorns, we welcomed in Sr. College Football writer David Ubben from The Athletic. He provides his perspective on Texas nationally, as well as this weekend's matchup.
The No. 1 Texas Longhorns are hosting their biggest matchup of the year, the No. 5 Georgia Bulldogs in a matchup that will go a long way in determining who plays for the SEC Championship.
Texas has mowed down the competition ahead of them, but has yet to face a team on the level of the Bulldogs -- who boast one of the best Blue Chip Ratios in college football. Conversely, the Longhorns are head-and-shoulders above what UGA has seen so far this year, setting up the titanic matchup.
The No. 1 Texas Longhorns continued to take care of business and did so in convincing fashion against rival Oklahoma on Saturday.
It was a slow start for the offense, going the entire first quarter without a score and trailing for the first time this season. Thankfully, the defense was elite, holding the Sooners to just three points and allowing the offense to find its rhythm. What did we learn about Texas and how does it spin forward as they continue their first trek through the SEC?
The No. 1 Texas Longhorns enter the Cotton Bowl as two-touchdown favorites, but anyone who follows this game knows none of that matters.
Oklahoma comes in bringing a defense that makes its magic via turnovers and front seven production, while the Longhorns look to be explosive on offense. Which group will prevail?
Our breakdown, plus Podstradamus picks and more as the Longhorns head to Dallas.
Just because football was off doesn't mean there was no action on campus. We dive in deep on volleyball as they build momentum through SEC play, while the soccer team deals with injuries to star players.
We also keep it country club and preview the action from the No. 4 women's and No. 11 men's golf teams as they get some young talent added to the rosters.
Despite some inconsistent play, the No. 2 Texas Longhorns opened SEC play with a convincing win over the Mississippi State Bulldogs.
The matchup with the Bulldogs exposed a lot of what Texas needs to focus on in the bye week with the Sooners on the horizon. Defensively, Texas showed some uncharacteristic struggles against the run with the Bulldogs trying to stretch the defense and then attack the middle.
Offensively, the Longhorns saw more than 100 yards lost or negated thanks to injury, as well as losing two fumbles in the contest. That level of inconsistency will cost Texas wins deeper into SEC play.
The No. 1 Texas Longhorns open SEC play for the first time as heavy favorites against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at home.
Texas has cruised through its first four games, but regardless of what happened, starting SEC play is a unique challenge. How will the Longhorns fare in their first game in the new conference?
The No. 1 Texas Longhorns finished their cruise through non-conference play with a lopsided win over the ULM Warhawks.
Arch Manning got the start in place of an injured Quinn Ewers and came down to earth a bit after a headline-grabbing performance against UTSA. Jaydon Blue was the star on the offensive side, while the defense as a whole shut down the Warhawks and made their ground attack a non-issue early.
The No. 1 Texas Longhorns are squaring off with a familiar non-conference foe, welcoming the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks to town in their final non-conference matchup of the year.
With Quinn Ewers sidelined, redshirt freshman Arch Manning steps in to helm the offense after putting up massive numbers against UTSA. What do we expect from the offense under Manning and will Texas modulate its gameplan at all?
The newly-minted No. 1 Texas Longhorns once again did what elite teams do against outmatched opponents, dominating the UTSA Roadrunners by nearly 50 points.
It wasn't all good news for Texas, with Heisman-hopeful quarterback Quinn Ewers leaving the game with what was revealed to be an abdominal strain. Redshirt freshman Arch Manning filled in for the injured star and announced his presence to the nation with a massive, five-touchdown performance.
What did we learn from such a lopsided performance and how do we spin it forward for the remaining non-conference game?
The No. 2 Texas Longhorns have high expectations for the rest of the season after they dismantled the Michigan Wolverines on the road. The rest of the season starts Saturday with a team from right down the highway, the UTSA Roadrunners.
The post-Frank Harris era has had a rocky start, with UTSA coming off of a beating at the hands of rival Texas State and narrowly escaping Kennesaw State in the opener.
What do we hope to see from Texas against an outmatched opponent?
The No. 2 Texas Longhorns went into Ann Arbor and absolutely dismantled the Michigan Wolverines on both sides of the ball.
Quarterback Quinn Ewers vaulted himself to the top of the Heisman Trophy conversation and found a new favorite target at the same time. The ground game was consistent with a corps mentality thanks, in part, to the offensive line dominating Michigan's talented front.
Defensively, Texas had no trouble with Michigan, who is still trying to figure out its identity in Week 2.
The No. 3 Texas Longhorns built their playoff resume a year ago with a big road win in a hostile environment and hope history repeats itself as the head to Ann Arbor.
What, if anything, can we take away from how the Wolverines performed in Week 1? Can we build a case for Texas to win the game?
We dive in on that, plus Podstradamus picks and our streaming recommendations for the week.
The No. 4 Texas Longhorns did what championship-contending teams should do to outmatched opponents and jumped all over the Colorado State Rams to a lopsided victory.
Perhaps the most impressive part about the game is that there wasn't a truly dominant performance from one player. Quarterback Quinn Ewers turned in another day at the office, spreading the ball around to multiple receivers en route to an early exit. Jaydon Blue got the start at running back and ended his day early with the game in-hand as Texas looks to protect the depth in that room.
The defense shut down the Rams' air raid attack, turning them over two times en-route to the season-opening shut out. Fans hope that same intensity travels with them north as they prepare for the unfriendly confines of Ann Arbor, Mich.
After a long offseason, the week is finally upon us -- the Texas Longhorns will take the field for the 2024 season.
They open the season on a hot Saturday against the Jay Norvell and the Colorado State Rams, a team that was a few one-score games away from a winning record a year ago. They return the top two threats from a passing game that embraces the classic Air Raid thanks to offensive coordinator Matt Mumme, son of the legendary Hal Mumme.
What do we expect to see from the Longhorns in the 2024 season opener? What will this tell us about the 2024 season overall?
We've reached game week, which means its time for our annual season preview.
Unlike years past, we've brought on another voice to help us preview the 2024 Texas Longhorns, someone who has the pulse of the students and the campus. What are the vibes on the Forty Acres heading coming off of a CFP berth and heading into the SEC?
We have officially reached Week 0 of college football and the final week of our season previews, closing out the series with the Colorado State Rams.
It's year three for Jay Norvell, who was a few near-misses away from what would be called a successful season a year ago. Now, with another offseason of program building under his belt, what will the Rams bring to Austin and through the rest of the year?
With just one week left until game week, we've reached our final position preview - the specialists.
Texas loses one of the most productive punters in the country and has to replace Xavier Worthy as a primary returner, but has a lot of great talent where it counts.
Will the special teams units be a positive for Texas as the margins become thinner in the SEC?
We have reached the penultimate schedule preview, the marquee non-conference matchup against the Michigan Wolverines.
Coming off of the national championship a year ago, the Wolverines need to replace their starting quarterback and their head coach, but have some familiar faces filling those roles. What do fans expect from Michigan in 2024 and what can they do
The Texas Longhorns have a mix of proven, returning talent, while also bringing in some of the most coveted players from the transfer portal.
What is the floor and the ceiling for this group and what impact will it have on the Longhorns' goals for 2024?
We are just a few weeks away from the start of college football and are well into the non-conference schedule for Texas, as they prepare to take on the UTSA Roadrunners.
It is the first year post-Frank Harris, the most prolific offensive player in school history, and the Roadrunners must reload at quarterback. There are several different options in the backfield at the most-important positon -- with the other skill positions deep and experienced enough to make due while the quarterback finds its groove.
To gain more insight on UTSA, we reached out to Jared Kalmus of the Alamo Audible podcast to help us break down the I-35 rival.
The Texas Longhorns have another key piece to replace on the defense, with Jaylan Ford vacating middle linebacker spot after two of the most productive years in recent history.
In his wake is one of the top linebacker prospects the state of Texas has produced in years with Anthony Hill and sixth-year senior David Gbenda. Can the combination of elite talent and tenure hold things down at the most important spot in Pete Kwiatkowski's defense?
How will the young players factor in to the plans?
We keep it in the trenches for another preview as we break down the defensive line.
Texas loses not one, but two defensive linemen to the NFL Draft and now must replace the centerpiece of the defense. It appears that the coaching staff is looking at replacing them in volume of players rather than the top-end of Murphy and Sweat.
What do we expect from the defensive front and what does that mean for the defense as a whole?
We are just four weeks away from kickoff and rapidly reaching the end of our preview series. We start our non-conference slate with a preview of the last non-con game, the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks.
ULM has struggled over the last few years, culminating in a coaching change. So what does the new era of Warhawks football look like and how are fans anticipating 2024 and beyond?
When the Texas Longhorns announced the move to the SEC one of the biggest questions was their ability to compete in the trenches.
Two years later, the Longhorns boast one of the more experienced lines in the conference that includes a sure-fire first-round pick at the most important position. How does this set up Texas for its first season in the SEC and can they be good enough for the Longhorns to compete for championships?
As we rapidly approach the start of the 2024 college football season, we approach the end of our season previews with the Longhorns' SEC opener -- the Mississippi State Bulldogs.
The new foe features many names familiar to Texas fans, with new head coach Jeffy Lebby and defensive coordinator Coleman Hutzler, to bring a new challenge to the Longhorns. How will that pair bring the Bulldogs back to their former standard in the new-look SEC?
It's almost a complete turnover for the Texas Longhorns on the offensive side of the ball, with a mix of young players and transfers stepping in to replace what the Longhorns have lost.
How will Texas overcome the loss of its leading rusher and its four top receivers as they make the jump to the SEC? What are the names to watch and how will they fare in 2024?
We continue to inch closer to the college football season and we continue to work through the Texas Longhorns' schedule with one of the marquee matchups in all of college football, the Red River Showdown against the Oklahoma Sooners.
There's offensive turnover for the Sooners, trading out Dillon Gabriel for sophomore phenom Jackson Arnold. With an offensive line that still has questions, how will the new quarterback fare in the new conference? And what can we expect in 2024 and beyond?
We are in the heart of the summer, which means we are in the heart of our preview series and we've landed on one of the marquee matchups of the year -- the Georgia Bulldogs.
After back-to-back national championships, the Bulldogs fell short of the CFP after a 13-1 season. What are the expectations for the Bulldogs in the new-look SEC?
The Texas Longhorns head into the SEC with one of the most experienced quarterbacks in the country, third-year starter Quinn Ewers.
Ewers has been battle-tested, leading Texas to a win in Tuscaloosa and being a one throw away from victory in the CFP semifinal game against Washington. He has seen part of his sophomore and junior seasons derailed by injury, which is part of why he returned to Austin for another season.
So do we think QE has what it takes to stay healthy for 12 regular season games and more? And just how successful do we think he can be?
As we continue our trip through the Longhorns' schedule, we come to one of the few road games in the conference schedule as the Longhorns head to Nashville to take on the Vanderbilt Commodores.
It's year four under the new coaching staff and it's hard to draw a straight line of progress for the 'Dores, so what are expectations for 2024 and beyond?
We continue the march through the 2024 schedule, landing on one of the marquee matchups of the year when the Longhorns square off against the Florida Gators.
Part of the reason why Texas changed conferences was to have matchups like this regularly, so what do the Gators bring to the table in 2024? How will Billy Napier's crew look when they come to town in the last third of the season?
After taking a week off, we are back into our season preview series with another rival -- the Arkansas Razorbacks.
Sam Pittman's hogs have struggled as of late, specifically on the offensive side of the ball, leading to troubles in recent years. While not on the hot seat yet, Arkansas has a tough road ahead of them that could quickly land Pittman on the hot seat.
To help us preview Arkansas, we welcomed in the hosts of Hogs on the Hill -- a part of The College Huddle -- and got the latest.
The Texas Longhorns made a change at the top of the baseball team, letting go of David Pierce after eight seasons and replacing him with Texas A&M's Jim Schlossnagle.
It was a massive coup for Texas, taking its biggest rival's head the day after they competed for a national championship. Schlossnagle's relationship with Texas athletic director Chris del Conte dates back years, and the Longhorns AD hopes his friend can right the ship at the Disch quickly.
It's summertime and our preview series continues, with the Texas Longhorns taking on a brand-new cast of foes with the move to the SEC.
Opponent No. 11 on the schedule for Texas are the Kentucky Wildcats, with Mark Stoops -- one of the longest-tenured coaches in the country. What are the expectations for Stoops and his squad in 2024 and what should Texas fans look out for when the two squads square off?
For the third time in four years, the Texas Longhorns claimed the prize for the top athletics department in the land with the Director's Cup.
The season didn't quite finish off how they hoped, with the softball team falling in the WCWS final to the Oklahoma Sooners, but still one of the best years in school history. Led by championships in Volleyball and Rowing, all but two of the varsity sports finished the season ranked.
We also dive in on coaching changes for the women's golf team and the rest of the All-Americans on campus.
We are drawing closer to football season every day and that means it's time for our summer previews, going through each week of the Texas Longhorns' schedule with those who know them best.
Starting with Week 12 means we start our preview series with an old rivalry renewed on the field -- the Texas A&M Aggies.
While the other sports have faced off on the courts, it has been more than a decade since the football teams have crossed paths. What could be a pivotal matchup in the rivalry game for both schools, well beyond the rivalry, faces two teams hoping to be the premiere SEC school in the state.
The Texas Longhorns had a busy weekend competing for championships, with the rowing team bringing home championship gold - their third in the last four years. En route to winning, they edged out the Stanford Cardinal to put themselves in position to claim the Director's Cup.
While they were rowing, the baseball team was in College Station, going 1-2 on the weekend - blowing a lead to rival Texas A&M and then being eliminated by Louisiana -- the team they sent to the elimination bracket.
In Oklahoma City, the softball team relied on dominant pitching from a freshman phenom to shut down all of the competition, with pitcher Tegan Kavan setting the tone for the pitching staff.
The Texas Longhorns once again find themselves in the postseason, but this time in unfamiliar territory -- heading to College Station to take on Louisiana, Grambling State, and of course host Texas A&M.
While the matchup with the Aggies headlines the weekend, the team can't look past the opening tilt against a powerful Ragin' Cajuns squad that can generate offense at a moment's notice. Once they do take on the Aggies, the pitching staff will have its hands full with the powerful lineup of Maroon batters, who can blast home runs with the best of them.
What's our read on the weekend and how will Texas handle the pressure of taking on their rival?
The Texas Longhorns are closing out one of the most successful seasons in school history, with a record 15 conference championships. On top of that, we've seen programs competitive on the national level, with national championship competition still pending for several sports.
WIth the official move to the SEC less than 90 days away, how well is Texas positioned for 2024-2025 and beyond? How did they get there from what felt like a long stretch of struggles?
As the academic and athletic season comes to a close, we turn our attention to the Director's Cup, the annual award given to the top athletic department in the country.
We quickly run down all of the championship action that happened over the weekend before we welcome on Brett Wilkinson, @direct_cupdates, to give us a scoring breakdown and prediction for how things will shake out.
The Texas Longhorns had a record-setting outing in the NFL Draft, with 11 players selected through the seven rounds this weekend.
Byron Murphy kicked off the proceedings for Texas, with the No. 16 pick, before seeing Kansas City trade up to pick Xavier Worthy at the bottom of the round. From there, Texas had nine more players selected, setting the record for draft picks in the common draft era.
What does that mean for Texas in its current recruiting efforts and what do we expect for next year?
The Texas Longhorns closed out 2024 spring practice with the annual Orange and White game.
While presumptive starter Quinn Ewers saw minimal action, the offenses still stole the show led by a pair of young guns. All-world recruit Arch Manning and early enrollee Trey Owens led the offenses to a highlight-filled Saturday where the offenses showed off the high ceiling for next season.
The Texas Longhorns continue to blaze through the Big 12 with a sweep of the Baylor Bears, continuing to take a hold on the conference.
With several ranked teams losing over the weekend, Texas looks to be in control of both the conference and their path to a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Softball tournament.
The Texas Longhorns softball team did what was previously unthinkable, beating the modern Oklahoma Sooners' softball team in a conference series.
Mike White and his team leaned on incredible fielding and pitching to get the job done, keeping them in the race for the Big 12 title.
What does that mean for the remainder of the regular season?
After yet another trip to the Elite 8 under Vic Schaefer, the Texas Longhorns found their stay in the NCAA Tournament cut short at the hands of the NCState Wolfpack. Recurring issues on both ends of the floor spelled doom for the Longhorns as the Wolfpack got the job done from behind the arc.
After both teams put up dominating performances in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, their paths diverged.
The Texas women continued their dominating ways and advanced to the Sweet 16 for the third time in four years under Vic Schaefer. A combination of suffocating defense and offensive rebounding led the ladies to the second weekend of the tournament and, hopefully, an even deeper run.
The men's offensive struggles continued against Tennessee, with turnovers and a lack of consistent playmakers ultimately spelling the end of the season for them.
The Texas Longhorns opened the NCAA Tournament Thursday with a convincing win, setting up a matchup against former coach Rick Barnes and the Tennessee Volunteers.
It wasn't the prettiest game either team had played, with both the Longhorns and the Rams ratcheting up the defensive pressure. When forced to take outside shots, both teams showed why they're often called "low-percentage" shots.
The Texas Longhorns are one of just 22 teams with both the men's and women's team playing in the Big Dance, but the ladies lead the charge with their No. 1 seed, hosting in Austin.
The men, after a disappointing trip to the Big 12 Tournament, fell to a No. 7 seed and will take on Colorado State, the winner of the play-in game against UVA.
Not to be left out, the football team took the field for the first time on Tuesday, getting their own March madness going.
Both the basketball teams took a trip to Kansas City and had vastly different outcomes.
The ladies went in and took care of business, claiming the conference title on their way out of the Big 12, despite the challenges they've faced this year.
Rodney Terry's team had the opposite experience, looking convincing early but struggling to hold onto the lead and losing in their first shot in Kansas City.
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The Texas Longhorns started the NFL Combine with the second-most players in attendance and ended the weekend with multiple breakout performances. The Longhorns' big weekend seemingly culminated in Xavier Worthy's record-breaking 40-yard dash, a performance that caught NFL writers' and players' attention on social media.
So what does that mean for the Longhorns as the NFL Draft approaches and how many first-rounders do we think hail from the University of Texas?
The Texas Longhorns had a wildly successful weekend on the diamond. The baseball team completed a weekend shutout for just the third time in school history, while the softball pitching continued its hot streak from the circle.
The MBB team went to Lubbock and came out with a big win, while the ladies were one shot away from a Big 12 title.
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The baseball season is officially underway with the series win in the 50th opener at the Disch, while the softball team continues to knock off the top teams in the country en route to a No. 2 ranking.
How high is the ceiling for both of these squads and what will we learn in the coming weeks with ranked opponents on the horizon?
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The diamonds are heating up, with the baseball team ready for action and the softball team already knocking off top-10 teams. As the seasons get underway, we will quickly find out what these teams are made of with elite matchups hitting in the first month of the season.
The softball team rose to No. 2 after going out west and knocking off UCLA in dominating fashion, while the baseball team has high hopes for their final season in the Big 12.
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The Texas women's basketball team has seemingly rebounded and could potentially deliver on the lofty preseason expectations, despite losing stars to injury. With their recent streak, the Longhorns are right back in contention for the conference title but still have some climbing to do.
How did Vic Schaefer and his squad pull off back-to-back ranked wins in a tough conference and what will it take to reach their goals?
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After notching a pair of back-to-back wins over ranked teams, the Texas Longhorns men's basketball team lost its next two games, one of them in heartbreaking fashion.
What does this mean for Texas as they try to navigate the minefield that is Big 12 basketball and avoid the bottom falling out?
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This time last week, the Texas men's basketball team was coming off of a pair of embarrassments -- a blown lead against UCF and a Horns Down meltdown from head coach Rodney Terry.
How did they respond?
A pair of ranked wins, including one on the road against No. 11 Oklahoma to move out of the basement of the conference and directly into the NCAA Tournament conversation. Before the wins over No. 9 Baylor and the Sooners, Texas appeared to be on the outside looking in and in peril of a disastrous season.
With two wins, it seems like their fortunes and the narrative of the season may have turned.
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Coming off of the most successful season this side of 2009, the Texas Longhorns and Chris Del Conte extended head coach Steve Sarkisian's contract another four years through the 2030 season.
While the contract details have yet to be released, it's safe to assume that Sarkisian is getting a sizeable raise, with Texas getting Sark's services for a relative discount -- as the third-best paid coach in the Big 12. For context, if Sarkisian was in the SEC for the 2023 season, he would have been No. 13 in the conference, just behind Eli Drinkwitz of Missouri.
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The No. 3 Texas Longhorns had what is easily their most successful season of recent memory, winning a conference championship and making their first trip to the College Football Playoff.
What are our lasting impressions of the 2023 season and what are we hoping for Texas in the future?
We also let you know who won the 2023 edition of Podstradamus, thanks to our first-ever tiebreaker.
The Texas Longhorns, both the men and the women, have officially started conference play with similar results. Splitting their first two games is less than ideal for both squads, but they have a chance to rebound.
The No. 3 Texas Longhorns had the ball with one second left on the clock and an opportunity to score, but couldn’t managed to punch it in for the win.
The Texas Longhorns are headed to Louisiana to take on the Washington Huskies in the Sugar Bowl, kicking off the Longhorns' first trip to the College Football Playoff.
We're a year removed from these two teams squaring off in the Alamo Bowl, with both squads looking significantly improved in the year that has passed. Texas is stronger and more stout on defense, while the Huskies are an even more refined version of the offensive juggernaut they were in the Alamo City.
How do the two ascendant teams match up and who will take on the winner of Michigan and Alabama?
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It was a big week for the Texas Longhorns, with the volleyball team demolishing the top teams in the B1G Ten on the way to its second-consecutive NCAA Championship. Early in the season, it felt like this Texas team may not have been up to the lofty standards set by previous iterations, but when push came to shove they were elite and proved beyond any doubt that they are the best in the nation.
Early Signing Day is also upon us, with Texas finding the next crop of talent to take with them into the SEC. For the third straight year, Steve Sarkisian and company brought in an top-five class, positioning themselves alongside the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Georgia Bulldogs as the most talented teams in the SEC going forward.
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After a somewhat rocky start to the year, the Texas Longhorns volleyball team has caught fire at the right time and has made it back to the NCAA Volleyball Final Four.
To get there, Texas had to survive a dramatic outing against a tough Tennessee Volunteers squad and get revenge on the Stanford Cardinal, who swept them earlier in the season. Texas did just that and is now heading to Florida to try and defend its title.
How do the Longhorns match up with the field and who needs to play well for Texas to hoist the trophy?
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The No. 3 Texas Longhorns did what they needed to to in Arlington, putting together a lopsided win over the Oklahoma State Cowboys and proving their place among the four best teams in college football.
Quinn Ewers and the offense were electric from the start, while the defense continued the standard of excellence we've come to expect from that group all year. The difference between this game and many others was the Longhorns' ability to close out their opponent.
Now, despite some controversy, the Longhorns are headed to their first-ever CFP to square off against another familiar foe -- the Washington Huskies.
The No. 7 Texas Longhorns got an unexpected addition to their revenge tour, a matchup against the Oklahoma State Cowboys for the Big 12 Championship.
Recent history against Mike Gundy and the Cowboys has not been pretty for Texas, with the Pokes coming out ahead in seven of the last ten matchups, including the previous two meetings. The Cowboys lost a ton to the transfer portal but managed to do enough, thanks in large part to running back Ollie Gordon, II, to find their way back to Arlington for the matchup.
How will Texas shut down the Big 12 offensive player of the year? And what can the Longhorns do to keep the offense on track?
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The No. 7 Texas Longhorns closed out their final regular season in the Big 12 in dominant fashion, blowing out Texas Tech by 50 points to secure their spot in the conference championship game.
Texas got it done in familiar fashion, relying on a stout defense and an explosive running attack to close out the Red Raiders and pour it on late. Texas fans have been asking for a four-quarters performance and the Longhorns finally delivered in Game 12.
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The No. 7 Texas Longhorns have one more hurdle to clear before earning their spot in the Big 12 title game, the Texas Tech Red Raiders.
The No. 7 Texas Longhorns continue their final trek through the Big 12, heading to Ames for one last tilt against the Iowa State Cyclones -- a place they haven't had significant success recently.
Texas managed to flip the script, thanks to some helpful inspiration from Iowa State's players, and came away with a comfortable victory against the Cyclones. With the win, Texas keeps itself alive for both the conference and CFP race, with one game left on the calendar.
How did Texas find success with an offense dealing with injuries and what can the defense carry over to its Black Friday matchup against Texas Tech?
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The No. 7 Texas Longhorns are faced with yet another tough test on their return to relevance.
A win this week gives them their first 10-win regular season since 2009 and clinches a spot in the Big 12 championship game. Standing in the way of that is a foe that has won three of the last four games against the Longhorns -- the Iowa State Cyclones.
Matt Campbell's squad is surging and is a part of that massive tie for second place in the conference and a spot in Arlington. A win over Texas puts them in control of their own destiny, while a loss effectively removes them from the race.
How will Texas fare in the chilly Iowa night?
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The No. 7 Texas Longhorns once again built up a big early lead befoe watching it dwindle against the TCU Horned Frogs, but did enough to hold off the comeback and come away with a win.
Texas moves to 9-1 on the year, with the passing game having trouble finding consistency and star running back Jonathon Brooks out with a knee injury. What is behind these struggles and what can Texas do to iron things out with just two games left on the schedule?
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Melissa Triebwasser of the Frogs Insider Pod and Dave Campbell's Texas Football joins to discuss Texas' last meeting with TCU in the Big 12 (good riddance).
Despite her numerous efforts to make it seem like Texas should win easy, Kyle has his skepticism...because he's been hurt before and TCU is known to play opossum in the week(s) leading up to The Texas Game.
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The No. 7 Texas Longhorns got off to about as dominant start as anyone could've dreamed in a Top 25 matchup -- holding a 320 to 33 yard advantage with a minute left in the first half...
Maalik Murphy and the Texas offense sputtered in the second half and gave the defense impossibly short fields to defend, allowing Kansas State to force OT.
With their backs against the wall and up by 3, the defense unleash an epic goal line stand to keep their conference and postseason goals alive.
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The No. 7 Texas Longhorns are seemingly in control of their own destiny for a spot in the Big 12 Championship and presumably a chance at their first berth in the College Football Playoff.
The only thing that stands in their way is the four teams remaining on their schedule, starting with the Kansas State Wildcats, who are coming off two dominant performances.
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The No. 7 Texas Longhorns went into the day against the BYU Cougars with questions at the quarterback position as Maalik Murphy took over for an injured Quinn Ewers.
As Murphy adjusted to the speed of the game, the defense stepped up and shut down BYU and once Murphy got his feet underneath him, the Longhorns ran away with a big win.
What does this mean for the offense going forward and how do we feel about Texas's chances to make the Big 12 Championship game?
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The No. 7 Texas Longhorns continue to march their way toward a rematch with OU in Arlington and next they welcome the BYU Cougars to Austin.
The last time the Longhorns faced BYU, it was an embarrassing way to kick off the Charlie Strong era, a portent of things to come for the next three years. Texas and BYU are both in different positions now, with the Longhorns prepared to take off to the SEC and the Cougars finally making their way to the Big 12 as a part of the conference's reload effort.
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The No. 7 Texas Longhorns built a three-score lead then, in a flashback of days thought gone, let the Houston Cougars claw back into competition and had to hold off a late surge.
Without the aid of quarterback Quinn Ewers, the Longhorns managed to score the go-ahead touchdown and escape with a win. What was the difference and what does Texas do moving forward?
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The Texas Longhorns rekindle the old Southwest Conference rivalry, heading to Houston for the first time since the 2001 season.
In just three seasons under Vic Schaefer, the Texas Longhorns accomplished something that hadn't happened in two decades -- the women's basketball team claimed the Big 12 championship.
Now, the expectations are higher than ever, with the most talented group that's been on campus since hall-of-fame coach Jody Conradt took Texas to the conference title and beyond. Returning all-conference players from a year ago, with talented additions coming in from the transfer portal and high school ranks, the Longhorns hope to make another deep run in the tournament after an uncharacteristically early exit a year ago.
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We took advantage of the football bye week and dove in on the 2023-24 Texas Longhorns men's basketball team.
After keeping the team on the right track a year ago and earning his spot as the men's basketball coach, Rodney Terry takes the reins for the start of the season and hopes to improve on a deep run that had a disappointing end a year ago. He needed to reload and did just that, through some key transfers and late additions from the high school ranks.
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The Texas Longhorns had a shot to win the game late, but couldn't overcome the early struggles and the tenacious Oklahoma offense, falling in the Red River Rivalry.
The defense had an outing to forget, thanks in large part to the dynamic play of Oklahoma quarterback Dillon Gabriel, while Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers had to play lights-out late to make up for early struggles. With all of that said, Texas still was in the game and even had a chance for a last-second miracle score, but couldn't make the game-winning catch as time expired.
What does this mean for the rest of the season and beyond?
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The No. 3 Texas Longhorns have another chance to tick a box in the
"Texas is getting back to where it belongs" checklist with a win over the Oklahoma Sooners.
OU has faced less-than-elite talent but has done what good teams do against outmatched opponents, dominated them in multiple phases of the game. With their toughest matchup coming up, will they be able to keep up the pace against the Longhorns?
Texas, coming off of a blowout win over Kansas without the services of quarterback Jalon Daniels, has yet to play an offense or a defense with the supposed potency of the Sooners. What can Texas do to come out on to?
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The No. 3 Texas Longhorns continued their march through the Big 12 one last time with a lopsided win over the Kansas Jayhawks.
Texas benefitted from an unexpected scratch of Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels, who was struggling with back tightness before the game Saturday. Backup Jason Bean, an elite athlete in his own right, could not keep the offense on pace, while the Longhorns found their rhythm on the ground thanks to the offensive line and Jonathon Brooks.
We dive in on what happened and what it means moving forward for the Longhorns.
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The No. 3 Texas Longhorns are continuing their final march through the Big 12, taking on the resurgent Kansas Jayhawks -- who are on a surge of their own.
Led by Jalon Daniels, the Jayhawks have become one of the top offenses in the country, leaning on a balanced attack to keep defenders off-schedule and guessing. A year ago, Texas managed to shut that offense down while Daniels recovered from an injury, but the signal-caller is healthy and ready to pace the Jayhawks.
A strength-on-strength matchup, the Texas defense has been nothing short of elite but has yet to face a challenge on-par with the Jayhawks. What can Texas do to come out on top?
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The No. 3 Texas Longhorns went to Waco and did what good teams do against outmatched opponents, looked dominant on both sides of the ball and came away with a lopsided win.
Whether it is the defense keeping Baylor from scoring and handling quick changes with relative ease, the continued emergence of Jonathon Brooks as a running threat, or Quinn Ewers returning to form and showing off why NFL Scouts like him, the Longhorns looked the part on Saturday.
What can we take away from that dominant performance and what does it mean for the rest of Big 12 play?
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The No. 3 Texas Longhorns kick off their final season of Big 12 play with a trip up I-35 to take on the Baylor Bears in Waco.
For the last five seasons, Texas and Baylor have both held serve at home, with Texas closing out the Bears to end the 2022 regular season in front of the crowd at DKR. Baylor may be having a down year, but the Bears know that they can salvage a terrible start, climb back to .500, and hold bragging rights over a resurgent Texas for years to come with a win this week.
What will the Bears look like without the services of their starting quarterback while the backup tries to play through an injury?
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The Texas Longhorns had to shake off a little Alabama hangover when the Wyoming Cowboys came to Austin, hoping to keep their trajectory moving in the right direction.
It was uncomfortable for a while, tied 10-10 going into the fourth quarter, but the Longhorns once again turned on the jets late and pulled away from the Cowboys. Texas has seemingly become a second-half team, somewhat in an effort to overcome the slow starts they've suffered so far this year.
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After knocking off the Alabama Crimson Tide, the Texas Longhorns face one of the toughest challenges in sports, making sure that the emotional high from a big win doesn't cost you the next game.
They welcome to Austin the undefeated Wyoming Cowboys, who opened the season with an upset win over the Texas Tech Red Raiders. Now, with an eye to pull off an even bigger upset, they bring their explosive offense to the Forty Acres.
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After a week's worth of doubts, the Texas Longhorns went into Tuscaloosa and knocked off Nick Sabana and the Alabama Crimson Tide.
Whether it was the performance of the quarterback Quinn Ewers, dominance in the trenches, or turning over Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe, Texas seemed to be a match for the annual power. What does this mean for Texas as they prepare for the rest of the regular season and their future in the SEC?
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The Texas Longhorns are on the road for the first time this year, and leaving the state of Texas for the first of two times this year.
Texas has revenge on their minds after the Tide came to Austin a year ago and squeaked out a one-point win in DRK. However, the Longhorns will have to improve on several facets on offense if they're going to pull off the upset.
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The Texas Longhorns finally kicked off the 2023 season and came away with a decisive victory over the Rice Owls, exposing a few things Texas still needs to work on throughout the season.
While the defense played lights out, including a near-record performance against the run, some of the offensive issues that plagued Texas a year ago again showed up in the passing game. What can Texas do to shore that up as they head to Tuscaloosa?
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In our final show before the Texas Longhorns take the field, we dive in on our expectations for the full season.
Who will be the standouts on either side of the ball, what will determine success for each unit and the team overall, and finally we do our first Podstradamus picks for the year -- with a brand-new sponsor.
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We’re finally at Texas Longhorns game week, so it's time to finish off our final previews — covering the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Rice Owls.
First, we start with the future conference mate and one of the marquee non-conference matchups of the year. In 2022, Texas ran with Bama for the entirety of the game, looking like they may be more prepared for the SEC jump than previously believed. In 2023, there are questions on both sidelines as teams head into opening week.
Rice comes to town with a familiar face at quarterback, JT Daniels, who Texas faced at USC and WVU prior to his transfers. So what do the reloaded Owls bring to the table in 2023?
With just one week left until the Texas Longhorns kickoff, we reach our final position preview, the special teams.
The Longhorns were a relatively solid team in the third phase a year ago but looked to upgrade the punter spot and find a bit more consistency in the block and return game. They went out into the portal and grabbed Stanford transfer Ryan Sanborn at punter and added depth in the punting units.
Will it be enough to make the special teams a massive asset as Texas looks to achieve its season goals?
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We continue rapidly approaching the kickoff of the Texas Longhorns' season so we must take a moment to dive in on the recruiting landscape before starting the final season in the Big 12.
We welcome back to the show Mike Roach of 247Sports to help us dive in on the Longhorns' recent big recruiting win, how the class is shaping up, and how Texas is preparing itself for life in the Big 12.
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We are just three weeks out from the Texas Longhorns' season which means our season previews are coming to the non-conference weeks and the Wyoming Cowboys.
Wyoming struggled offensively last year and lost their key weapon in the running game, so how will the Cowboys structure the offense to hopefully improve from a year ago? We also dive in on whether or not the returning production from last year's defense is a positive and get a season prediction from our guest.
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As we close in on two weeks from the Texas Longhorns' kickoff, we come to the penultimate position group preview -- the defensive backs.
This group, much like their offensive counterparts the wide receivers, have an incredibly high ceiling and a yet-to-be-determined floor. While that floor is likely quite high based on the talent of the group, a lack of meaningful cohesion and reps means this group may need a few games to fully find its stride.
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We are coming closer to the season and we are on week two of our defensive previews, bringing us to the linebackers.
Jaylan Ford, preseason All-Big 12 defensive player of the year, leads the relatively unproven group that will need to mature fast in order to contribute. David Gbenda and Morice Blackwell have reps but have not reached the heights Texas needs, while elite freshman Anthony Hill has a clear path to development while finding ways to contribute.
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We are rapidly approaching the Texas Longhorns' 2023 kickoff and have reached the first conference game of the year, the Baylor Bears.
Two years ago, Dave Aranda took the Bears to the conference championship, but struggled in year three and ended the year 6-7 with a conference loss. Baylor struggled defensively, while the offense had a mix of high highs and low lows. So which result is closer to the expectation for the Bears in 2023?
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We are rapidly approaching the season and so too are we approaching the end of our season previews, with the Kansas Jayhawks.
The folks in Lawrence return nearly every key player from an offense that put them into the national conversation before injuries hit the quarterback position. Conversely, they lose the three best players from a defense that struggled to get stops last year.
We welcome back to the show Andy Mitts to help us work through how the Jayhawks can build off of their best season in 15 years.
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We keep moving through the Texas Longhorns position-by-positon and we prepare for the 2023 football season. This week, we dive in on the defensive line, which needs to reload after a breakout year for some.
Losing Keondre Coburn and Moro Ojomo to the draft was a big hit, but returning T'Vondre Sweat to the fold gives Pete Kwiatkowski's unit a cornerstone to build a defense on. Who will join him in setting the tone for the defense?
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We pick back up our position-by-position preview series and dive in on the Texas Longhorns' offensive line for the 2023 campaign.
Texas returns one of the most talented groups in the conference, including a freshman all-conference tackle and a resurgent Christian Jones at the other bookend. Between the tackles still has some questions to ask and may end up being what determines the floor and the ceiling for the unit -- and the offense as a whole. What can Kyle Flood do with the unit and who will have a level up like Jones did a year ago?
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As we continue our march toward the season, we preview one of the biggest matchups on the Texas Longhorns' schedule annually -- the newly-renamed Red River Rivalry against the Oklahoma Sooners.
Coming off of their worst showing since the 90's, Brent Venables and Oklahoma need to rebound quickly as they enter the last year of their membership in the Big 12. Not only that, but some Sooner fans are already growing impatient with the struggles of 2022. To help us preview OU, we welcome back certified friend of the show @K_Mehrabian of the Bud, Barry, Bob, and Beer Podcast.
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We bring you our second Texas Longhorns schedule preview today, diving in on the Houston Cougars with the help of our friends over at the Scott & Holman Pawdcast.
Dana Holgorsen and his staff have to break in new players at the offensive skill positions, while also trying to uplevel a defense that struggled mightily a year ago. How can they juggle all of that work while also making the move to a new league?
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We're back on schedule for our Texas Longhorns season preview as we dive in on our first new conference opponent, the BYU Cougars.
Long-time coach Kalani Sitake is in a tough position, replacing key skill players on offense while also completely retooling the defense after a disastrous run on that side of the ball a year ago. He needs to manage all of that while taking the Cougars into a season as a conference member for the first time in more than a decade.
We welcome Garrett McClintock of the Give 'em Hell Bringham podcast to help us preview the Cougars.
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The Texas Longhorns took the stage at Big 12 football media days for the final time, which means football is closer than we think.
Steve Sarkisian, Quinn Ewers, Xavier Worthy, and more discussed what they expect from the team and each other this year, why this year might be different, and what we should watch for in the season.
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We continue our trek through the Texas Longhorns' position groups with a stop at the wide receivers and tight ends.
Much like the running backs, the Longhorns boast a TON of talent in the wide receiver room but the floor of the group is uncertain heading into the season. Xavier Worthy worthy is hoping to rebound from a mild sophomore slump, while Jordan Whittington hopes to have a contract year, and the additions of AD Mitchell and Isaiah Neyor hope to pay off for themselves and the Longhorns.
Not to mention JT Sanders and the talented group of incoming freshmen.
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The Texas Longhorns are in the unenviable position of having to replace both Bijan Robinson and Roschon Johnson, two players who drove the offense a year ago.
That being said the Longhorns have a stable of young, talented, but unproven backs to try and fill the two massive holes left from a year ago. In every year as a head coach, Steve Sarkisian has had a 1,000-yard rusher so what will it look like and will that streak stay alive in a post-Bijan/Roschon world?
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We continue our preview of the Texas Longhorns' 2023 season and have made our way to the defending Big 12 Champions, the Kansas State Wildcats.
A year ago, KSU won just its third conference championship ever post-World War II and the first one coached by someone other than Bill Snyder. In year five, Chris Klieman may face one of the toughest challenges of his tenure in Manhattan, replacing Malik Knowles and Deuce Vaughn as expectations for the program rise.
So what can we expect from Kansas State in 2023?
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As we move into the dog days of summer, we start to dive into our position-by-position preview for the Texas Longhorns starting with the quarterback.
Quinn Ewers led the charge for Texas a year ago, looking like a different quarterback before his injury against the Alabama Crimson Tide and through the rest of the season. So what do we expect for the junior signal-caller in his second year in the program and what will happen
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We continue through our weekly schedule preview with the TCU Horned Frogs and Melissa Triebwasser of The Frogs Insider Podcast.
We dive in on what the mood and expectations are like following an unexpected run at a national championship, how TCU will replace key talent -- and a coordiantor -- on the offensive side of the ball, and how good can the defense be as they try to figure it all out.
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As the academic and athletic season comes to a close, we take a moment to pause on a successful year in spite of a few disappointing endings to the year and finishing behind the Stanford Cardinal in the Director's Cup standings. We bring on Brett Wilkinson, the man behind the Director's Cupdates Twitter account, to help us look back at where things could have gone differently.
We also move onto week two of our season preview series with Game 11, the Iowa State Cyclones. We welcome back longtime friend of the show Levi Stevenson to help us dive in on an Iowa State team dealing with something brand new for them -- uncertainty.
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As we start the summer, so does the big recruiting season for the Texas Longhorns. With one of two marquee recruiting weekends out of the way and one more on the horizon, we welcome in Hudson Standish of Horns247 to help us break down the recent and coming events. We dive in on the weekend's two big commitments, what momentum Texas is building, and what they hope for this coming weekend of recruiting.
We also begin our summer preview series, diving in on the final opponent on the schedule, the Texas Tech Red Raiders with the help of Jeramey Dane from the Tortillas and Takes podcast. We discuss expectations in year two for Joey McGuire, what consistency at the QB position will mean for the Red Raiders, and how they can reload the defense.
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The Texas Longhorns baseball team went to Palo Alto for a Super Regional for a matchup against the Stanford Cardinal for a shot to advance to Omaha for the College World Series.
After a come-from-behind win in the opener, the Longhorns couldn't get over the hump and dropped back-to-back games to the Cardinal, ending their season one win shy of Omaha. The loss to the Cardinal officially brings an end to the Longhorns' 2022-23 athletic year, with a second-place finish in the Director's Cup standings behind the aforementioned Cardinal. The strong finish wouldn't have been possible without the efforts of the women's track and field team, turning in yet another national championship headlined by the stellar performance of Julien Alfred.
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The Texas Longhorns are once again finding their stride on the diamond after going 3-0 in the Coral Gables regional and advancing to the Super Regional once again, making it one step closer to a return trip to Omaha. Texas seemingly put it all together on the road, highlighted by a career pitching performance in game two and a huge offensive explosion in game 3 to seal the deal. Now Texas heads to Palo Alto to take on Stanford, the only other team left in the tournament that made it to the College World Series a year ago.
We also take a look at how Dillon Mitchell's return impacts the basketball team next year and dive in on the commitment of blue chip quarterback KJ Lacey to kick off the summer recruiting season.
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The Texas Longhorns were in action across the postseason landscape, with baseball, softball, track and field, rowing, golf, and tennis all competing for team and individual championships at both the conference and national levels. It wasn't as successful of a weekend as it has been in years past. Still, there's plenty to take pride in as Texas officially becomes one of just two schools in the country to send a team to the postseason in football, baseball, men's basketball, women's basketball, volleyball, and softball for the 2022-23 academic year.
We cruise through the results, as well as some staffing moves, roster updates, and run down the recently-released game times so you can start planning your fall. All that, plus our streaming recommendations in the Godzillatron segment and what we're watching on the national sports landscape as we Bang the Drum.
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The Texas Longhorns needed to sweep the West Virginia Mountaineers to get a share of the Big 12 title and did just that, locking down the top seed in the conference tournament with the help of the Oklahoma Sooners. Now, Texas is in prime position to not only claim another title but position itself to host a regional with a few good wins in the Big 12 Tournament.
We also dive in on the softball team's big winning weekend, men's tennis and women's golf falling short in the NCAA Tournament, some basketball roster updates, and of course our streaming recommendations in Godzillatron.
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The Texas Longhorns had opportunities earlier in the season to better position themselves for the close of the year. Now they face a must-win situation if they want to claim a regular season conference title and the top seed in the Big 12 tournament. The WVU Mountaineers are one of the most talented teams in the conference and have switched up their pitching rotation in hopes to win one game this weekend and claim the conference crown.
Elsewhere, the tennis and golf teams make their run at national championships, while the track team brought home more hardware ahead of their run at the title.
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It was a relatively successful week for the Texas Longhorns on the diamond, taking the series from the Kansas Jayhawks and keeping themselves alive for a regular season conference title. Lebarron Johnson had a stellar start on Saturday, helping Texas right the ship after a disastrous season opener on Friday, earning himself Big 12 Pitcher of the Week for his efforts. Texas managed to hold off Kansas on Sunday and get a needed conference win with just one series left on the schedule.
The ladies went to Waco and suffered a season-closing sweep at the hands of the Baylor softball team, setting up a conference tournament opener against Texas Tech. Both the men's and the women's tennis teams advanced to the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament, with hopes to take it back to Florida for a chance at the national championship.
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This week's show features a special guest, Ryan Nanni of The Shutdown Fullcast, to discuss how and why the Texas Longhorns are viewed from a national perspective. We also dive in on what, if anything, the school and fans can do to shift that narrative, what Texas and Oklahoma need to do when they join the SEC, and who he would pick to represent the Florida Gators in a battle of Ministers of Culture.
We also unpack how we think the fits are for the Longhorns who found themselves drafted, baseball's chances at surging forward in the conference standings, the track team's incredible performance, and what we're watching and reading this week.
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To put a bow on our Orange-White game coverage, we welcome to the show former Texas Longhorns linebacker Diamonte Tucker-Dorsey, who stopped by to give us some of his reflections on the game and on the team overall. We also discussed what it's going to take for Texas to finally get over the hump, how much fans really know, and the appeal of the University of Texas to a graduate transfer.
We also dive in on a successful weekend for the softball team, an embarrassing one from the baseball team, a tennis conference championship, and the first taste of humanity for the rowing team. We also give you our latest streaming recommendations and what outside of the Forty Acres we're paying attention to and we Bang the Drum.
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The Texas Longhorns put on a show for fans Saturday, capping off spring practice with the annual Orange-White game at Darrell K. Royal Texas Memorial Stadium.
Unlike last year, Texas had the health and depth to field two full squads and a lot to show for their work during the spring session. Perhaps the biggest storylines of the game were the performances of Quinn Ewerrs, who was officially named the starter following the game, and the impressive arm of backup quarterback Maalik Murphy.
There are still questions on both sides of the ball, with players held out or given non-contact jerseys due to injury concerns. Still, overall the vibe following the game is positive for Texas and setting up lofty offseason expectations.
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After struggling a week ago, the Texas Longhorns returned to their winning ways on both diamonds. The baseball team used some come-from-behind dramatics to take care of business against the Kansas State Wildcats, before splitting a midweek series against the Texas State Bobcats. The softball team took themselves to Ames and returned to Austin after sweeping the Iowa State Cyclones to get back in the win column in Big 12 play.
Outside of the diamond, the women's golf team managed to put together an impressive weekend and came away with a Big 12 Match Play Championship, while men's tennis came back from Waco with a win over a ranked Baylor Bears squad.
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With both basketball championships in the rearview mirror and the winter sports season waning, we bring back the man behind @Direct_Cupdates, Brett Wilkinson, to give us some insight into the latest standings. He also takes some time to help us predict whether the Texas Longhorns can pull off the three-peat and who the competition is for the top athletic department in the country.
We take some time to unpack two frustrating weekends on the diamond, with both baseball and softball struggling, before we Down the Forty and catch you up on the rest of the action on campus.
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After reaching their first Elite Eight for the first time since 2008, the Texas Longhorns were in a prime position to reach their first Final Four since TJ Ford was on campus, but a late-game meltdown - aided by the officials - sent the Miami Hurricanes to the next round.
Following the suspension and eventual firing of Chris Beard, the Longhorns looked shaky for a few games but Rodney Terry managed to right the ship and keep the team running. After leading Texas to one of its best seasons in 15 years, Chris Del Conte and the Texas administration made the call to drop the interim tag and make Terry the full-time head coach of the Longhorns. What can we take from this year's results to help us understand how Terry can lead the squad in the future and what he can do immediately to keep the momentum going?
We also whip around the rest of campus and check in with all of the other teams on campus, including the baseball team's nation-leading win streak and softball's pending top-10 matchup.
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The Big 12 awards came out and fans of the Texas Longhorns felt like some of their favorite players were snubbed by the voters, so we took it into our own hands. As we close out the regular season, we wanted to take a moment and reflect on the players that we felt should be recognized. From offensive and defensive Most Valuable Players, Most-Improved Player, and several custom awards for players we felt deserved special recognition. We dive in on the stats for some of our favorite performances of the year, reflect on what some of the biggest successes were in 2022, and spin that forward to the bowl game and beyond. We also dive in on the sports news through our Burnt Orange Lenses, name an NFL Longhorn of the Week, and run through our latest streaming recommendations in the Godzillatron segment. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns nearly fumbled away the game on Saturday, but leaned into their best players and came away with a statement victory over the Baylor Bears to close the regular season and send the seniors off in style. It was fitting that in what is likely the final game at DKR for both Bijan Robinson and Roschon Johnson, they carried the ball on the final 24 plays of the game, scoring the touchdowns to put the game away in convincing fashion. In the same vein, once again the Texas run defense was stout, giving up just 101 yards to a Bears team that emphasizes the run, forcing the ball into the quarterback's hands. The win secured Texas a three-game improvement over last year, hopefully setting the trajectory of the program for years to come. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns return to Austin for the regular season finale, a pivotal matchup against the Baylor Bears on Black Friday. In spite of frustrations this year, Texas has an opportunity to both end the season on a high note and keep their glimmer of hope for an appearance in Arlington alive. To do that, they will need to get their final revenge win of the year against the Bears, a team coming off of a heart-breaker loss to rival TCU. Will Dave Aranda's squad be able to rebound or will they come in flat? Coming off of a dominant performance riding the run defense and Bijan Robinson, Texas could use a repeat performance in potentially inclement weather on Saturday. Can they replicate that performance or will they need more from other sources to get the job done? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns went to Lawrence and grabbed another road win, running all over the Kansas Jayhawks and notching their seventh win of the season. Running back Bijan Robinson put up a career performance and continued his climb up the Longhorns' record books, pacing Texas with his four-touchdown performance. It was one of the most dominant rushing performances in recent memory as the Longhorns found the footing they were missing a week ago. On the defensive side of the ball, Texas had an answer for every wrinkle that the Jayhawks threw their way, shutting down an often potent ground game with relative ease. The performance in Lawrence highlights just how for the Texas rush defense has come year-over-year, likely finishing several hundred yards shy of their single-season total from 2021. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns have two more games to prove the trajectory of the program is in the right direction and it starts with a road trip to Lawrence to take on the Kansas Jayhawks. Kansas has lost four of the last five games after staring quarterback Jalon Daniels was sidelined with an injury, but the Jayhawks may have QB1 back in the fold for Saturday. The Texas defense had an all-time performance against TCU, but are they prepared for the shotgun, triple-option attack, regardless of who the quarterback is on Saturday? Offensively, the Longhorns have a ton to prove after essentially not showing up to the stadium against TCU in another must-win game. If Quinn Ewers and Bijan Robinson want to end the season on a high note, then they must be able to get back on track after lackluster performances in prime time. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wescott Eberts and Cameron Parker preview the bowl-eligible Jayhawks on the latest Winning is Hard podcast. They open with Wescott’s remaining takeaways from the Longhorns’ loss to TCU and their thoughts on Quinn Ewers, his footwork, and his development throughout the season. Next, they discuss the bad Kansas Jayhawk defense but their ability to force opportunistic turnovers (12:00). Then they touch on KU’s explosive offense led by the strong play of quarterbacks Jason Beam and Jalon Daniels (22:00), their injury status, and the gameplan we might see from Texas on offense and defense (24:20). Finally, predictions for Saturday’s game (33:00) and some light-hearted fun at the expense of Kyler Murray. Plus, Colt McCoy, Sam Ehlinger, and Cameron Dicker shoutouts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns' defense came into the game with TCU Horned Frogs ready to win a must-win game, but couldn't get matching energy from the offense in the frustrating loss. Defensively, the Longhorns held TCU to their season-low scoring and yardage outputs, putting up season-high performances in sacks and scoring the only touchdown for Texas in the contest. The defensive performance was masterful and hopefully can be indicative of things to come for the remaining two games and the future under Pete Kwiatkowski. However, the Longhorns turned in one of the worst defensive performances in recent memory, and one of the worst rushing performances in the history of Texas Longhorns football. The inaccuracy of Quinn Ewers on the deep ball allowed the Horned Frogs to box up Bijan Robinson and stymie the Texas offense. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The newest Winning is Hard podcast dives in on what is wrong with Steve Sarkisian’s offense (2:00) and how concerned Wescott is with Quinn Ewers’ performance against TCU and overall the past few weeks (8:00). They tackle if Hudson Card should have received playing time in last week’s game and if he should get snaps going forward (14:00). On a positive note, they discuss the impressive performance of Pete Kwiatkowski’s defense against the Horned Frogs (19:00) before concluding with Wescott’s final takeaways from the loss. Hosts: Wescott Eberts and Cameron Parker Producer: Cameron Parker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns once again have an opportunity to break some new ground as the TCU Horned Frogs come to town on Saturday. A year ago, Texas got its first win in Fort Worth since 2013 thanks to the Herculean performance of Bijan Robinson in the narrow victory. Now, the Longhorns have the opportunity to not only knock off the first top-five opponent at home since 1999, Texas can notch its first back-to-back wins over the Horned Frogs since TCU joined the conference in 2012. Texas is the Vegas favorite in this game, but the wins in this game don't always go the way conventional wisdom dictates. So how can Texas manage to keep itself alive in the conference championship race, while ending the Horned Frogs' playoff hopes in the process? Will Bijan Robinson have another career game against the Horned Frogs, coming off of a 200-yard performance? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
For just the second time in the Steve Sarkisian era, the Texas Longhorns went on the road and came home with a victory, topping the Kansas State Wildcats to keep their hopes for a conference championship alive. The Longhorns managed to slow down the Kansas State ground attack, knocking star Deuce Vaughn from the No. 2 spot in the conference. Defensively, Texas still has room to grow but is likely the reason Texas came away with a victory, combined with another career night from Bijan Robinson. Robinson paced the offense, which once again went into the locker room at halftime with a lead, only to go dormant in the second half, putting up just two points in the final 30 minutes of the game. How can Texas remedy its second half offensive woes with TCU on the horizon? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Winning is hard unless you're playing Kansas State! Steve Sarkisian and the Texas Longhorns picked up their first road win of the season and held on to a double-digit lead at halftime to clinch bowl eligibility. Wescott Eberts and Cameron Parker are back for a Monday recap but start off with the big recruiting news from the day with 5-star LB Anthony Hill de-committing from Texas A&M and rumors of 4-star DE Colton Vasak flipping from Oklahoma to Texas. Plus, the impressive play of Pete Kwiatkowski's run defense this season, limiting Deuce Vaughn and Adrian Martinez, and if Quinn Ewers and Xavier Worthy will ever complete a deep pass. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Coming off of the bye week, the Texas Longhorns are facing what feels like a make-or-break moment for this season. Heading out on the road to take on the Kansas State Wildcats, their chances to make the Big 12 title game are somehow still alive, but they likely would have to win all of their remaining games to do so. To win them all, you have to win the first one, and so comes the challenge of a resurgent Kansas State program, coming off of a 48-0 dismantling of the Oklahoma State Cowboys. Led by Deuce Vaughn, the other unanimous preseason All-Conference running back, the Wildcats' offense eats up the ground game, even with quarterback Adrian Martinez injured. Defensively, Kansas State is stout wherever they go, but especially in Manhattan, where they're allowing just 12 points per game. Texas has had no trouble scoring early in contests but has fallen back into the predictable pattern of second-half struggles leading to losses. Can Sark and Co. overcome their tendency to struggle late or will Texas come away from Manhattan with its season goals all but lost? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
While the Texas Longhorns are returning from a bye week, the Wildcats are fresh off a blowout win over the Oklahoma State Cowboys but have uncertainty at the quarterback position. Wescott and Cameron open with the health of Adrian Martinez and the vast improvement of junior QB Will Howard (8:00). They look at the similarity in this Kansas State offense compared to years past under Bill Snyder and their dynamic running back in Deuce Vaughn (8:00). Plus, the KSU defense (16:00) and what’s next for Steve Sarkisian and the Horns if they suffer another blown lead on the road this Saturday (20:00). Wescott gives his prediction (30:00) and we’ll warn you now: Vegas hasn’t suckered him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
For the last two seasons under Vic Schaefer, the Texas Longhorns women's basketball team has been ahead of expectations. Two runs to the Elite 8 were well ahead of where they should have been under a new coach, with young playmakers trying to figure it out. This year, after adding some key pieces from the transfer portal to an already explosive roster, the Longhorns sit at No. 3 in the country. They are ready to move past the ahead of schedule and break through the ceiling of the Elite 8 they've bumped up against in the previous two seasons. So after one dominant exhibition game, how did the new-look Longhorns fare and how did the new talent gel with the existing pieces? What is a fair set of expectations for what is one of the most talented rosters in the country? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wescott Eberts and Cameron Parker begin with a discussion around the Kansas State Wildcats' big win over Oklahoma State along with the victories for TCU and Baylor. Plus, Wescott’s takeaways from Steve Sarkisian’s press conference on Monday and other thoughts from the Longhorns’ loss to Oklahoma State (5:00). Also, injury updates and the freshman that will be stepping up in the closing stretch. They conclude the podcast with their thoughts on the Horns’ wins in their exhibition matches over the weekend (21:00), the new Moody Center, and the Arterio Morris situation that hangs a black cloud over the program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Basketball season is right around the corner and the Texas Longhorns are hoping to take a big step forward in Year 2 under Chris Beard. Some familiar names are no longer roaming the Forty Acres, with Andrew Jones and Courtney Ramey moving on to their next destination, but that doesn’t mean it's a total rebuild for Texas. The Longhorns bring back Marcus Carr, who will likely see his role change in the backcourt with the addition of Iowa State transfer Tyrese Hunter joining him at guard. The frontcourt will look familiar to Texas fans, with Timmy Allen, Dylan Disu, Christian Bishop, and Brock Cunningham returning, joined by highly-touted freshman Dillon Mitchell. So what are fair expectations for the Longhorns, once again playing in a Big 12 conference that seems to be head-and-shoulders above the rest of the conference? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns went into the second half with a lead against the Oklahoma State Cowboys and again came away with a frustrating loss. On the road in Stillwater, Texas struggled to maintain its discipline and composure in a hostile environment, while the offensive playmakers couldn't seem to get on the same page. Quinn Ewers played his worst game in Burnt Orange, which put a damper on a career day from running back Bijan Robinson. Defensively, Texas managed to get off the field on third downs, but quick turnarounds and a lack of second-half production from the offense put them in a hole they couldn't get out of. So now, as they head in to the bye week, Texas has a lot of questions to answer in the hopes of putting together a strong back quarter of the year and finishing on a high note. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wescott Eberts and Cameron Parker put a bow on the Longhorns’ latest loss to Oklahoma State in the latest Winning is Hard podcast. They spend the first two hours of the podcast discussing Steve Sarkisian and the Horns not staying on the field to sing the Eyes of Texas after the loss. Just kidding. Wescott and Cam start off with the play of Quinn Ewers, the fingernail injury, and if Sark should have pulled Quinn at any point for Hudson Card (4:00). Plus, the penalty discrepancy and what that says about both coaching staffs (11:00), the injury to Anthony Cook, and how concerning the depth level is in the secondary heading into the bye week (17:00). Finally, they conclude with the overall trajectory of the team and the program (24:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns are going on the road for the first time since the debacle in Lubbock, taking on the Oklahoma State Cowboys to keep themselves in the upper tier of the Big 12 standings. A year ago, Texas held a lead against the Cowboys but things began to unravel thanks to an interception that turned into a score that sparked the Cowboys' comeback. Both teams look quite different than they did a year ago, thanks to graduations, transfers, and young contributors on both sidelines. Can the Longhorns rebound from a tough offensive performance from last week and will Spencer Sanders continue to struggle or will he have another career day against the Longhorns? Those storylines will not only define the game, but could define the outcome of the Big 12 race. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire ( Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wescott Eberts and Cameron Parker start with the go-ahead touchdown drive for the Horns and the performance from the offensive line (7:30) as well as the gameplan from Steve Sarkisian and the play of Bijan Robinson. They focus on the Texas defense (15:00) and the issues in the secondary following the injury to Ryan Watts (21:00). They turn their attention to the Cowboys and the health of quarterback Spencer Sanders following their loss to TCU in double overtime. Plus, a preview of their offense (30:00) and their defense (34:00) followed by Wescott’s prediction. Finally, “Buy or Sell” featuring Bijan Robinson, Texas’s 3rd down defense, and more (36:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns' revenge tour continued Saturday, avenging one of the more embarrassing losses from a year ago, a drubbing on the road at the hands of the Iowa State Cyclones. It wasn't the best game from the Texas offense, with quarterback Quinn Ewers struggling to find open receivers but still managing to toss three touchdowns in the win. His efforts were buoyed by the efforts Bijan Robinson and Roschon Johnson, who literally and figuratively carried the team to a victory on the final drive. For the first time in four years, Texas managed to shut down the Iowa State passing attack, putting the game on the right arm of quarterback Hunter Dekkers, who played well in the loss. Iowa State nearly had the go-ahead touchdown, but Xavier Hutchinson could not come down with the pass. So what does this mean for Texas moving forward? Did they manage to turn the corner or was this just another near miss against an inferior opponent? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire ( Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns have said they're on a revenge tour and the next on the list is the Iowa State Cyclones. Texas and Iowa State are teams moving in opposite directions, with Texas winning its last two games, including a big win in the Red River Showdown, while Iowa State hopes to snap a long losing streak while extending its run against Texas. The Cyclones are without much of what made their offense special in recent memory, breaking in new weapons on offense. However, the architect of their suffocating defense, DC Jon Heacock, still manages their pioneering alignment. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire ( Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
While you still watch the highlights of last week’s win over the Sooners, Wescott Eberts and Cameron Parker get you primed for the fighting Matt Campbell’s. We start out with a look at the new faces on both sides of the ball for the Cyclones and an old one in Xavier Hutchinson. Then a deep dive into the Iowa State defense (8:00), the struggles against it in the past, and what a Texas offensive game plan might look like. Plus, what the Iowa State offense looks like without Brock Purdy and Breece Hall (16:30), how Texas may stack up against their offense, a look into the Big 12 halfway through the regular season (30:00), and predictions (36:00). The podcast concludes with a few more thoughts on the Horns win over Oklahoma, the health of the team, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns went into the Cotton Bowl with something to prove and came away with the most lopsided victory over the Oklahoma Sooners in the history of the matchup. Texas put together its most complete performance of the year, playing suffocating, dominating defense and pairing it with an offensive game plan that put them ahead early and never looked back. Is this indicative of what we can expect from Texas every week moving forward? What do we want to see improved from a dominating performance so Texas can continue to control its own fate in conference play? We also dive in on the No. 1 volleyball team's march through conference play, the swimming team's openers, and the soccer team's dominance in the Sunflower state, before closing the show out with our Bang the Drum segment. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire ( Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The newest Winning is Hard podcast recaps the Texas Longhorns emphatic win over the Oklahoma Sooners in the 118th Red River Showdown. Wescott and Cameron Parker talk about the limited Sooners offense under Davis Beville and just how bad this Oklahoma team is historically (3:00), the lack of playmakers, and the surplus of playmakers on the Texas side. Plus, the improvement of turnovers and third-down success on offense for the Horns (14:00), the Texas defense (18:00), and Ja’Tavion Sanders impressive thoughts (22:00). Wescott and Cameron conclude with final thoughts on Quinn Ewers’s performance, how Oklahoma defended Texas, and the lack of diversity of Longhorns wideouts this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It's time for the big rivalry matchup, as the Texas Longhorns head to the Cotton Bowl to take on the Oklahoma Sooners in the annual Red River Showdown. After a solid open to the season, Texas stumbled against the Texas Tech Red Raiders and seemingly squandered any goodwill they generated by looking good in the first three weeks of the season. Now, after getting back in the win column convincingly against the West Virginia Mountaineers, Texas can not only continue its bid at legitimacy, they can all but officially eliminate the Oklahoma Sooners from conference title contention in the first year under Brent Venables. Oklahoma started Big 12 play with two lopsided losses at the hands of the Kansas State Wildcats and the TCU Horned Frogs, who may be two of the best teams in the league when it's all said and done. After fans spent an offseason listing reasons why they were better off with Venables instead of Lincoln Riley, it's time for Venables to get the team moving in the right direction. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire ( Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wescott Eberts and Cameron Parker take a look at the injuries plaguing Oklahoma, including QB Dillon Gabriel, RB Eric Gray, and DB Billy Bowman (1:30). Plus, they deep dive into the Sooners struggling defense (7:00), the awful run defense (9:30), and ways Texas can attack on Saturday (16:30). Cameron asks if Texas is the more talented team for the first time in more than a decade (21:30) and wonders if Sark’s record away from Austin is a cause for concern (25:00). The podcast concludes with predictions (28:30), Wescott’s favorite Red River Showdown memory, and his go-to at the Texas State Fair. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns put one in the win column for conference play against the West Virginia Mountaineers, avoiding a disastrous start to conference play and keeping their hopes alive for a Big 12 Championship game berth. Hudson Card once again played winning football, finding Xavier Worthy and Ja'Tavion Sanders for big nights, while Barryn Sorrell and Jaylan Ford kept the defense on track. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire ( Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wescott Eberts and Cameron Parker touch on the player-only meeting following Texas’ overtime loss to Texas Tech and how it aided the team ahead of West Virginia. Plus, the complementary football shown by the Horns offense and defense (3:00) but the worrisome scoring drives by West Virginia and if there’s cause for concern (8:00). Wescott shares his confidence level after the 38-20 victory (18:00) and him and Cameron discuss the injuries to Oklahoma’s Dillon Gabriel and Quinn Ewers ahead of this year's Red River Showdown (23:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns were in need of a solid win and managed to control the game wire-to-wire, coming away with a 38-20 win over the West Virginia Mountaineers. The Longhorns jumped out to a 28-0 lead in the first half, thanks in large part to three big passing plays, two from quarterback Hudson Card and one from wide receiver Xavier Worthy. However, Texas is no stranger to first-half leads turning into second-half nightmares, but the Longhorns managed to come out and score the only points of the third quarter, taking a four-score lead into the fourth quarter. Worthy seemingly had the breakout game he was waiting for, adding two receiving touchdowns to his passing score, while tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders did his part with 78 yards and two touchdowns of his own. Now, Texas turns its attention to the Red River Rivalry and a floundering Oklahoma Sooner squad coming off of back-to-back losses. Can Texas get some revenge, keep itself in the conference race, and put a nail in the Sooners’ coffin? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire ( Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns stated that their goal for the year was to play for the Big 12 Championship. After starting conference play 0-1, this weekend's game against the West Virginia Mountaineers is a pivotal test, not only for the season overall but for Steve Sarkisian as he tries to prove his direction for the program overall. WVU is trying to prove something of their own, that back-to-back losses won't define their season or their ability to achieve. The Mountaineers come to Austin with a transfer quarterback, JT Daniels, who played Texas when he was on the team at USC. Daniels put up big numbers with the Trojans, but was unable to put one in the end zone and came away with a double-digit loss. Help Us Clear these Teacher's Wishlists: https://t.co/Qp22gWssJR https://t.co/N1nenRK4m9 https://t.co/qZKf9PUBBL Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire ( Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wescott Eberts and Cameron Parker look back at last week’s L against the Red Raiders with Wescott sharing his final takeaways from the Horns’ offensive struggles in the second half (1:30). Cameron asks who can step up at wide receiver with Xavier Worthy dealing with a lower leg injury and is considered day-to-day (8:30). Plus, what went wrong for the Texas defense (12:30), what can Pete Kwiatkowski do to fix it, and finally previewing Graham Harrell and West Virginia’s offense (18:00) before Wescott and Cameron give up their predictions for Saturday’s game (32:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns once again have questions to answer after a second-half letdown. Texas held the lead heading into the fourth quarter, but aggressive playcalling and strategy from the Texas Tech Red Raiders and head coach Joey McGuire set the stage for the collapse. Fourth down conversions led to tired defenders and Texas Tech capitalized, forcing overtime and setting up Tech to win. Quarterback Donovan Smith played a career game for the Red Raiders, putting up a winning performance after throwing five interceptions in the previous two games. For Texas, finding consistency offensively is a must, especially on the ground, after living and dying by Bijan Robinson and the run game. How did the Red Raiders find a way to neutralize that threat and what can Steve Sarkisian and his staff do to fix that fatal flaw? Help Us Clear these Teacher's Wishlists: https://t.co/Qp22gWssJR https://t.co/N1nenRK4m9 https://t.co/qZKf9PUBBL Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire ( Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
And people ask why this podcast is named Winning is Hard? Different season, same result. Or is it? Wescott Eberts and Cameron Parker dissect the Longhorns overtime loss to Texas Tech, the field-storming incident, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns went into Lubbock and in spite of building a halftime lead came away with a 37-34 overtime loss to the Texas Tech Red Raiders. Texas managed to battle back in the first quarter, building a 10-point halftime lead, but the offense’s inability to extend a drive in the second half. Three of the final four drives of the game ended with punts, including a drive that gave Texas Tech the ball back with five minutes left in the game. The defense, who was on the field for nearly 100 plays, was unable to get a stop and the Red Raiders put a field goal through with 21 seconds left on the clock. Texas drove down and tied the game as time expired, but Texas Bijan Robinson fumbled the ball in the first overtime and set Texas Tech up for the game-winning drive. Now, at 2-2 on the year, Texas turns to West Virginia and tries to get back on track in conference play. Help Us Clear these Teacher's Wishlists: https://t.co/Qp22gWssJR https://t.co/N1nenRK4m9 https://t.co/qZKf9PUBBL Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire ( Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
For the first time this season, the Texas Longhorns are headed on the road, making their way to Lubbock to take on the Texas Tech Red Raiders to open conference play. Texas Tech had a successful start to the season against Murray State but had to gut out an overtime win over the Houston Cougars and went on the road against North Carolina State and came back with a loss. So what will Texas Tech look like on Saturday and what can we expect from Texas in its first game away from DKR this year? We also dive in on the women's golf team's big outing in College Station, staff moves across campus, and what we've been streaming this week. Help Us Clear these Teacher's Wishlists: https://t.co/Qp22gWssJR https://t.co/N1nenRK4m9 https://t.co/qZKf9PUBBL Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire ( Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The latest Winning is Hard podcast touches on the last few Texas Tech/Texas games before actually talking about things they researched for including the Red Raiders’ disappointing offense under new offensive coordinator Zach Kittley, backup quarterback Donavan Smith, and the turnovers/sack issues under center in Lubbock (8:00). Then Wescott and Cameron touch on the Red Raiders’ sneaky good defense under Tim DeRuyter (22:30) and if Texas Tech has the worst opposing fanbase in the Big 12 (27:30). More takeaways on Joey McGuire’s Red Raiders (32:20) before they offer their predictions for Saturday’s contest (35:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns needed a convincing win over the UTSA Roadrunners to convince everyone that what happened against the Alabama Crimson Tide was not a one-game season. Thankfully, Texas got big performances from some of its biggest stars to help put the game away. What did Texas show us that we haven't seen in years past and what can we hope they take from it forward? We also take a look at the Texas volleyball team, looking dominant in their last non-conference matchups, while the golf and tennis teams getting back into action for the 2022-23 academic year as Texas begins its march for a Director's Cup repeat. We close the show out with Down the Forty and Bang the Drum, Help Us Clear these Teacher's Wishlists: https://t.co/Qp22gWssJR https://t.co/N1nenRK4m9 https://t.co/qZKf9PUBBL Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire ( Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wescott Eberts and Cameron Parker recap the Longhorns victory with their thoughts, including the Roadrunners quarterback Frank Harris and his outstanding play (3:00), Jaylen Ford’s emergence over the past two weeks (6:45), the play of Texas quarterback Hudson Card (6:45), and the incredible show Bijan Robinson put on display (9:00). Plus, notes and nuggets from Steve Sarkisian’s press conference including Quinn Ewers returning to practice and what it means for Saturday’s game against Texas Tech. Wescott and Cameron also touch on the report of Demarvion Overshown’s marijuana citation, the targeting penalty, and more (16:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns struggled with the UTSA Roadrunners early, falling behind 17-7 after an onside kick and a trick play that took advantage of a seeming lack of focus early. The Longhorns responded by scoring 17 unanswered points to take a 24-17 lead and never looked back. Texas leaned on its star players in this matchup, with running back Bijan Robinson doing the bulk of the work on the ground for Texas — amassing 183 yards and three touchdowns on 20 carries. Roschon Johnson, who was a spark plug for Texas in the first half, did great work on his own, finishing with 81 yards on 11 carries. Defensively, the Roadrunners found success early completing short passes under the Texas defense, with their receivers capitalizing on space created by the Texas blitzes. Second-half adjustments allowed Texas to clamp down on that, holding UTSA to just three points in the second half. Now Texas turns its focus to conference play, hoping to take advantage of a tumultuous year in the Big 12. Help Us Clear these Teacher's Wishlists: https://t.co/Qp22gWssJR https://t.co/N1nenRK4m9 https://t.co/qZKf9PUBBL Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire ( Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wescott Eberts and Cameron Parker talk about what Texas fans will get if Charles Wright gets the start (2:00), what they’ll see from UTSA quarterback Frank Harris (7:00), and an overall look at Jeff Traylor’s Roadrunners (12:00). Plus, the offensive gameplan we might see from the Longhorns with Hudson Card’s injury (18:00), storylines from Traylor’s return to Austin (22:00), and Wescott’s confidence in Texas following the Alabama game (27:30) before predictions for Saturday’s game (30:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns have a lot of lessons they can take from the narrow loss against the Alabama Crimson Tide as they head into the next 10 games. Texas forced the reigning Heisman winner to create Heisman moments on two drives to overcome a fourth-quarter deficit, after forcing six-consecutive punts in the second and third quarters. The Texas offense had a lot going early, but injuries to the first two quarterbacks on the depth chart left Texas scrambling to make plays late. With opportunities to make plays all over the field, what were we the proudest of for the Longhorns, and what are the biggest opportunities moving forward? We also dive in on the volleyball team's continued dominance, the soccer team's unbeaten streak, and how the women's golf team is faring during their season-opener. Help Us Clear these Teacher's Wishlists: https://t.co/Qp22gWssJR https://t.co/N1nenRK4m9 https://t.co/qZKf9PUBBL Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire ( Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wescott Eberts and Cameron Parker share their thoughts on the Texas Longhorns' devastating loss to Alabama but it's not all doom and gloom. Where do the Horns go from here (3:30), updates on the injuries from Sark's Monday press conference (8:30), Bryce Young and Will Anderson's impact (13:00), the gusty effort from Hudson Card (16:30), and looking ahead to UTSA (26:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns came into the game as double-digit underdogs at home, but the No. 1 team in the country had to depend on its kicker and the Alabama Crimson Tide won it 20-19. Texas played the majority of the game without quarterback Quinn Ewers, who left the game in the first quarter due to an injury. The Longhorns took a 19-16 lead late, but Heisman winner Bryce Young led Alabama on a game-winning drive to close it out. The defense forced six consecutive punts and frustrated the offense for the majority of the game, save for two long drives in the second half. There’s plenty of success to build on moving forward, but there are no moral victories in football. The banged-up Longhorns now have to turn the page and avoid a hangover as they take on a talented UTSA squad that would love for Texas to start the season 1-2. Help Us Clear these Teacher's Wishlists: https://t.co/Qp22gWssJR https://t.co/N1nenRK4m9 https://t.co/qZKf9PUBBL Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire ( Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It's the marquee matchup of the offseason as the Texas Longhorns prepare to square off with the No. 1 Alabama Crimson Tide for the weekend's premier game. The big storyline is the national championship rematch that seemingly started the Alabama dynasty and ended the Texas one, but there's so much more to it. Texas has a chance to see how they stack up against the most elite SEC school before they head to the conference in the coming years, while Alabama is on yet another warpath to a CFP trophy. What can Texas do in the face of one of the most talented teams in the SEC? And how can the defense keep Bryce Young from getting comfortable moving the offense? Help Us Clear these Teacher's Wishlists: https://t.co/Qp22gWssJR https://t.co/N1nenRK4m9 https://t.co/qZKf9PUBBL Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire ( Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wescott Eberts and Cameron Parker first look back on the Longhorns' performance last week against ULM and the games from Ja’Tavion Sanders and Quinn Ewers (3:00) before turning their attention to Alabama (12:00). They dive into what it will take to upset Alabama (16:00), Wescott’s takeaways from the Crimson Tide’s 55-0 victory over Utah State in Week 1 (26:30), and their confidence in the Texas secondary (39:00). Finally, they offer their predictions for Saturday’s game (43:00) and the biggest differences in this Texas team versus last year’s entering Week 2. Wescott and Cameron end the podcast with who should be the College GameDay Guest Picker (wrong answers only) and an anti-Lynyrd Skynyrd rant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns came out and took care of business in the season opener against ULM, cruising to a 52-10 victory to start the season off in the win column. Offensively, the Longhorns' first drive, and quarterback Quinn Ewers' first passes, left a lot to be desired, but after the young signal caller settled in, Texas was able to move the ball well against an outmatched defense. Tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders was one of the biggest highlights of the evening, with the most reception yards by a tight end since Jermichael Finley. Texas also started to hopefully gain some answers on the defensive side of the ball with DeMarvion Overshown and Barryn Sorrell leading the charge in the trenches. If both of those players can emerge as a consistent threat for Texas, the defense may have finally shown some progress year-to-year Help Us Clear these Teacher's Wishlists: https://t.co/Qp22gWssJR https://t.co/N1nenRK4m9 https://t.co/qZKf9PUBBL Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire ( Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sark and the Longhorns took care of business against ULM on Saturday and Wescott Eberts and Cameron Parker give their Monday reactions. Wescott's biggest takeaways from the season-opening victory include the Texas defense, Barryn Sorrell, and others. Cameron then presents Wescott with "overreaction or not?" including Quinn Ewers performance (12:00), the Texas special teams unit (18:00), Pete Kwiatkowski and the defense (22:00), and Alabama (23:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns were massive favorites over the ULM Warhawks in this one and did what you should do against an outmatched team, cruised to a 52-10 win in the season opener. After a shaky opening possession in which quarterback Quinn Ewers saw his first second-ever pass attempt intercepted, the Longhorns started to roll thanks — in large part to Ewers and his right arm. The freshman finished the game 16/24 for 225 yards and two touchdowns, connecting with Ja’Tavion Sanders and Bijan Robinson for scores. Speaking of Robinson, it was a light but productive day for the star running back, finishing his day in the third quarter with 10 carries for 71 yards and a touchdown for his efforts. Perhaps, the defense was the biggest story for Texas, keeping ULM out of the endzone until the fourth quarter when the second and third-string players were in. Now Texas turns its sites to the looming matchup with the Alabama Crimson Tide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We are two days out from the Texas Longhorns' season opener, which means the offseason is fully behind us, and it's time to discuss some actual football. The Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks are coming off a down season under Terry Bowden, but the Longhorns are heading into year two of the Steve Sarkisian era. With no tape for the year, but ideas about what it could be, we dive in on our hopes and expectations for the Longhorns heading into the first game against folks in different-colored jerseys. For a full ULM preview, check out our full team preview from July We also welcome back to the show Brett Wilkinson of Director's Cup Updates to give us a primer on what Texas needs to do this year for the three-peat and what sports the Longhorns could add to help pad the championship resume. Help Us Clear these Teacher's Wishlists: https://t.co/Qp22gWssJR https://t.co/N1nenRK4m9 https://t.co/qZKf9PUBBL Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire ( Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It's the first week of the regular season, so it's time for us to finish our previews of the 2022 season by taking a look at the home team, the Texas Longhorns. We close out our position-by-position previews with the defensive back and special teams, before moving on to our hopes and predictions for 2022. What will the secondary look like now that it reflects the coaching staff's ideals for body types and technique? Can it become an asset for the team enhancing what they are able to do in the other facets of the scheme because of the shored-up back end? As it relates to special teams, the talent for the returners is evident, with speed and agility all over the team, but the kickers might be one of the biggest stories to watch of the year. Jeff Banks has to find someone to fill all three spots and may end up doing it with three different players. Help Us Clear these Teacher's Wishlists: https://t.co/Qp22gWssJR https://t.co/N1nenRK4m9 https://t.co/qZKf9PUBBL Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire ( Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The football season is back and so are Cameron Parker and Wescott Eberts. The first Winning is Hard podcast of the year is here and Wescott and Cam dive into Steve Sarkisian's Monday press conference and the player availabilities (3:00), which player or coach NEEDS to have a good season (21:00), which player is poised for a breakout season (28:00), season predictions for the Longhorns (34:00), and the quickest preview of ULM you'll find (45:30).
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We've reached the final week of the season preview series, closing out the season with the Baylor Bears on Black Friday. The reigning conference champions lost a ton of production at the skill positions, but bring back a ton of talent -- especially in the trenches -- that should make the reload easier in 2022. Head coach Dave Aranda made one of the starkest turnarounds in all of college football in 2021, taking the Bears from 2-7 in the COVID-shortened season to 12-2 and a New Year's Six win. So how do we calibrate expectations for Baylor in 2022? We welcome Matt Wilson (@mattisbear) to shed some light on these questions and more as we close out our season previews. Help Us Clear these Teacher's Wishlists: https://t.co/Qp22gWssJR https://t.co/N1nenRK4m9 https://t.co/qZKf9PUBBL Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire ( Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
With two weeks left before the season kicks off, the Texas Longhorns officially have their QB1. Steve Sarkisian, through the Sports Information Office, made it known that the transfer redshirt freshman, and former Tom Herman pledge, would be suiting up as the starting quarterback when the season kicks off against ULM. As he heads into game preparation as the first-team quarterback, we look back at the journey that brought him to Texas before looking forward to his time as the quarterback. What do we think went into the decision to name him as the starter and what do we hope to see from him this fall? We also continue through our position group preview series, taking a look at the linebackers -- a group that hopes to improve from last year. DeMarvion Overshown leads the group, with emerging junior Jaylan Ford and transfer linebacker Diamonte Tucker-Dorsey joining the group as a transfer from JMU last year. How can an improved linebacker group impact Texas's season outlook overall? Help Us Clear these Teacher's Wishlists: https://t.co/Qp22gWssJR https://t.co/N1nenRK4m9 https://t.co/qZKf9PUBBL Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire ( Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It's a packed show covering both the past and the future for the Texas Longhorns. We start with the penultimate chapter of our schedule previews, diving in on the Kansas Jayhawks. After coming into Austin and winning on a two-point conversion, the Jayhawks bring back more productions than any other team in the conference, which bodes well for their trajectory in the second year of Lance Leipold's tenure in Lawrence. So what will it look like for Kansas to take the next step in their march back to national relevance on the gridiron and what are the expectations for a team who has finished at the bottom of the conference for seven-consecutive seasons? Then we shift to Longhorn history, welcoming to the show Jonathan Wells to give us some insight into his two-year journey to settle the debate of which school has produced the most Longhorn football players. He gives us some insight about why he undertook such a detailed analysis and gives us a preview of what exactly he discovered. To read the full list, visit Burnt Orange Nation. Help Us Clear these Teacher's Wishlists: https://t.co/Qp22gWssJR https://t.co/N1nenRK4m9 https://t.co/qZKf9PUBBL Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire ( Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns nearly made it through the offseason without the typical bad news, but seemingly saved it up for one weekend. After transfer wide receiver Agiye Hall's arrest for misdemeanor vandalism, the Longhorns saw two key pieces go down with season-ending injuries. Offensive lineman Junior Angilau and wide receiver Isaiah Neyor will both miss the entirety of the 2022 season with non-contact knee injuries, highlighting an injury report that featured starters and key contributors on both sides of the ball. Now begins the process of re-examining our expectations for the 2022 season and what would mean success for Texas. We also dive in on the Longhorns' defensive line, trying to identify who can step up as the key contributor to a unit that needs a star to emerge. Help Us Clear these Teacher's Wishlists: https://t.co/Qp22gWssJR https://t.co/N1nenRK4m9 https://t.co/qZKf9PUBBL Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire ( Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We continue working through the Texas Longhorns' schedule and enter the final three games, starting with the TCU Horned Frogs. For the first time in two decades, the Horned Frogs opened fall camp without Gary Patterson on the coaching staff. In his place is Sonny Dykes, after moving across town from SMU and bringing much of the staff and recruiting class with him. The philosophies from years past will obviously change, shifting from a defensive-minded head coach to one that spent time learning under Mike Leach as a position coach and co-offensive coordinator. Similarly, TCU is shifting from the four-man fronts they played for years under Patterson to a 3-3-5 alignment under Joe Gillespie. With all of that change happening, TCU brings back significant talent from a year ago, with 80% of last year's contributors returning. That puts them second in the conference behind the Kansas Jayhawks. So what are the expectations for the newly-redesigned Horned Frogs? Help Us Clear these Teacher's Wishlists: https://t.co/Qp22gWssJR https://t.co/N1nenRK4m9 https://t.co/qZKf9PUBBL Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire ( Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns are officially starting practice and the pads come on as of Tuesday, which means we are rapidly moving toward separation in camp. Steve Sarkisian spoke to the media Monday ahead of the first full-pads practice, updating the public on where he thinks the team stands heading into the next critical phase of preparation. How do his thoughts on the quarterbacks, offensive line, and more compare to the tone during his first fall? We also continue our group-by-group previews with the offensive line. Texas has some experienced players in the trenches, but will once again need to call on some less-experienced linemen to fill in the gaps. Will it be one of the new freshmen to the squad or will an older player managed to step in and hold a spot? Help Us Clear these Teacher's Wishlists: https://t.co/Qp22gWssJR https://t.co/N1nenRK4m9 https://t.co/qZKf9PUBBL Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire ( Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We've reached week nine of the Texas Longhorns' 2022 season, bringing us to the Kansas State Wildcats. It's year four of the Chris Klieman era and KSU has high hopes after its second 8-5 season of the post-Bill Snyder era. They bring in Nebraska transfer Adrian Martinez, who will operate the offense under new offensive coordinator Collin Klien. As an interim, Klien led the Wildcats to a massive 42-20 win over the LSU Tigers in the Texas Bowl, averaging 7.13 yards per play to close the season. Running back Deuce Vaughn, one of two unanimous preseason All-Conference players, returns for another year to hopefully ease the tension on his OC and quarterback, while trying to notch another 2,000-yard season. Defensively, the Wildcats bring back six starters from a defense that allowed 21 points per game and 5.37 yards per play but must replace two key pieces in Cody Fletcher and Ross Elder, who finished second and third on the team in tackles. Who will replace that production and how can the defense take a step forward in 2022? Help Us Clear these Teacher's Wishlists: https://t.co/Qp22gWssJR https://t.co/N1nenRK4m9 https://t.co/qZKf9PUBBL Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire ( Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns were in need of some depth and talent in the wide receiver room, to help supplement the players already in the room. Coming in to help Xavier Worthy and Jordan Whittington, last year's top receivers, were Isaiah Neyor, Agiye Hall, and Tarique Milton from the transfer portal, as well as the likely emergence of Brennen Thompson into the mix. Texas has seemingly raised the floor for the receivers, but what does that mean for the guys already on campus? What will the workload look like between the top receivers on the team? We also take time to dive into the coaching changes on the hardwood, as well as players coming and going from the baseball and softball teams. Help Us Clear these Teacher's Wishlists: https://t.co/Qp22gWssJR https://t.co/N1nenRK4m9 https://t.co/qZKf9PUBBL Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire ( Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns run the gauntlet to start the regular season, going eight games without a bye week. They end that run against a team likely to be in contention for a conference championship, the Oklahoma State Cowboys, a team that erased a double-digit lead a year ago to beat the Longhorns in Austin. The Cowboys lost several key pieces of a team that was a play away from a conference championship a year ago but has plenty of talent to reload and make another run. Offensively, the Cowboys lost their two top producers to the NFL, but return Spencer Sanders, a four-year starter who was just named the preseason first-team All-Big 12 quarterback. Defensively, Oklahoma State lost its defensive coordinator, as well as its top five tacklers, but does return one of the top pass rushers in the conference, sophomore Collin Oliver, who finished third in the conference in sacks a year ago. Rebuilding the back end of the defense may prove to be much easier with the elite front they should field in 2022. Help Us Clear these Teacher's Wishlists: https://t.co/Qp22gWssJR https://t.co/N1nenRK4m9 https://t.co/qZKf9PUBBL Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire ( Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It's pretty easy to say that the biggest strength the Texas Longhorns possess offensively is the parade of talent housed in the running backs room. The group is headlined by Bijan Robinson, who fully stepped into his talent a year ago and emerged as one of the top running backs in the country. In the second year under Steve Sarkisian, Robinson has the opportunity to solidify himself as the top RB in the nation and help Texas achieve its goals in 2022. Helping carry the load is senior Roschon Johnson, looking to close out his Longhorn career on a high note, after changing positions as a freshman to help out the team. We talk realistic expectations for the group, what should the workload be to ensure fresh legs, and how does this set them up for 2023 and beyond? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire ( Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We continue our trek through the Texas Longhorns' 2022 schedule, this time diving in on the Iowa State Cyclones. Texas has no end of trouble with Iowa State in recent memory, dropping three straight to the Cyclones -- including a trip to the woodshed last year in Ames. But the 2022 Cyclones are looking for answers of their own after losing the long-time core of their offense, quarterback Brock Purdy, running back Breece Hall, and a pair of NFL tight ends. What can we expect from Iowa State in 2022? Are they rebuilding or reloading? Defensively, Iowa State has to replace its four top tacklers from a year ago, but defensive guru Jon Heacock returns one of the best pass rushers in the country in Will McDonald. What will the renowned defensive mind cook up for the Cyclones in 2022 to keep offenses on their toes? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire ( Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
THe Texas Longhorns joined the rest of the Big 12 in Arlington for the annual gathering of coaches, players and press to preview the upcoming football season. While Oklahoma Sooners' coach Brent Venables struggled to land his metaphors, Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy was forced to answer questions about the outgoing teams. The Texas contingent feels that Texas made the right choices in recruiting, especially up-front while providing minimal insight into the quarterback race between Hudson Card and Quinn Ewers. We also stop and dive in on the quarterbacks and the forthcoming conclusion of the quarterback battle. Which quarterback do we think starts the season as QB1 and do we think they'll hold the spot through the season? What help will they need from the rest of their teammates? And ultimately, how will it impact the on-field production. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire ( Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We continue our journey through the Texas Longhorns' schedule, reaching the Red River Showdown and the Oklahoma Sooners. It's a new era in Norman, with Brent Venables taking over for Lincoln Riley, who dramatically left for the USC Trojans - taking a bit of talent with him. Joining Venables is offensive coordinator Jeff Lebby, coming off of two seasons as the offensive coordinator at Ole Miss, and his former all-conference quarterback Dillon Gabriel at the helm. Venables and defensive coordinator Todd Bates inherit a defense that needs to replace NFL talent in the trenches but will have an opportunity to reverse a negative trend under former defensive coordinator Alex Grinch. To help us dive in on the Sooners, we welcome Kamiar Mehrabian of Crimson and Cream Machine to help us dive in on OU. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire ( Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The month of June was great for the Texas Longhorns on the recruiting trail, landing 12 of their 18 overall commitments, including No. 1 overall player Arch Manning. Manning's commitment started a wave of momentum, propelling Texas to nine other commitments -- including adding two additional five-star players. The commitments shot Texas up as nigh as No. 2 in the recruiting rankings, but movement in early July has Texa settling in comfortably at No. 4 in the country. So where do we think Texas will end up in February when all of the ink is dry? To help us break down the current state of recruiting, we reached out to Hudson Standish of Horns247 to add some layers to the conversation. We discussed June's Arch Madness, what we should expect moving forward from Texas, and what it says about Steve Sarkisian's immediate future in Austin. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire ( Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The journey toward the 2022 Texas Longhorns' season continues with a preview of the West Virginia Mountaineers, a team that handed Texas an eight-point loss a year ago and sealed a losing season in the first year of the Steve Sarkisian era. West Virginia will look quite different from a year ago, with new coordinators on both sides of the ball and rotating talent -- both transfers in and out -- that will likely shape the season for them. Graham Harrell has a high-ceiling quarterback in JT Daniels but may not know what he has at the wide receiver position until a few weeks before the season. Defensively, WVU has to replace its top three tacklers and will take the field without one of the Stills brothers on the defense for what feels like the first time this century. So what can we expect from the Mountaineers in 2022? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire ( Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We've reached the conference portion of the 2022 Texas Longhorns seasons, so that means we get to bring on one of our favorites, Albie Shore of Tortillas and Takes to help us preview the Texas Tech Red Raiders. It's the first year under new head coach Joey McGuire, who has taken the recruiting world by storm and has tech positioned well heading into the fall. The Red Raiders return their quarterback from a year ago, but turn over at the wide receiver position and much of their defense as well. So what are expectations for the Red Raiders in 2022 and how will they build moving forward? We also dive in on the latest commitments to the 2023 class, Oklahoma State flip Billy Walton and 5* wide receiver Johntay Cook, II. Texas is now up to No. 2 in the 247Sports recruiting rankings and will continue to build into the fall. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire ( Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Last week, 2023 quarterback Arch Manning sent a shockwave through college football when he announced his commitment to the Texas Longhorns via social media. National media, outside of the sports realm, picked up on the commitment that quickly dominated the sports news cycle. Then, within 72 hours of his commitment, Texas and the college football world saw the actual impact of the commitment, with Texas adding six other commitments to the class -- including a second 5* player from Louisiana. With the additions, Texas jumped from the double-digits in the overall class rankings to No. 3 overall and became one of just four schools nationally to have multiple five-star players committed. What does this mean for Texas and the 2023 class? How does this impact the players already on campus? And what does it mean for Steve Sarkisian's future in Austin? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire ( Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns are heading toward the 2022 football season and we had the opportunity to sit down with former Texas running back Fozzy Whittaker, who has spent the last four seasons as an analyst on the Longhorn Network after finishing his NFL career. Fozzy was a member of the team from 2008-2011, playing a role in the 2009 run at a national championship. We ask Fozzy what he thinks it's going to take to get Texas back to championship caliber, what are his biggest questions for the 2022 season, and who he has his eye on for the upcoming campaign. Because it's the Longhorn Republic, we also have some fun and dive in on which of his former teammates would have made a great WWE superstar and his dream NIL deal. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire ( Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns made it back to Omaha but didn't spend much time there, leaving after losing their first two games against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Texas A&M Aggies. Both Texas starters struggled, while the offense failed to capitalize on baserunners -- which is a losing prospect in any environment. A day after the season ends, the coaching staff is already undergoing changes, with head coach David Pierce moving on from Sean Allen in an effort to fix some of the pitching issues. What do we make of this up-and-down season and will the coaching change yield any dividends? We then welcome on Jared Kalmus of the Alamodome Audible podcast to help us preview the UTSA Roadrunners. Head coach Jeff Traylor is entering his third season, coming off of a 12-1 campaign, hoping to maintain that success as the Roadrunners deal with replacing some key contributors on both sides of the ball. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire ( Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
As we inch closer and closer to the Texas Longhorns’ kickoff, we continue our summer previews with the marquee non-conference matchup, the Alabama Crimson Tide. The newly sold-out game will mark the first time the two teams have squared off since the National Championship game that seemingly set both programs on opposite trajectories. Alabama has been the class of college football for the last 12 seasons, with six national championships and four Heisman Trophy winners — including current quarterback Bryce Young. Alabama comes to town Week 2 to serve as a reunion for Steve Sarkisian and Nick Saban, with Sark squaring off against his former boss after helping lead them to their most recent national championship. Texas also features three players that made the jump to Austin from Tuscaloosa with Keilan Robinson joining a year ago, while Jahleel Billingsly and Agiye Hall joining for the 2022 season. So what should we expect from the juggernaut of college football, hoping to march through Austin on their way to the College Football Playoff? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire ( Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In spite of a Friday afternoon scare, the Texas Longhorns are heading back to Omaha for the Men's College World Series -- trip No. 38 in the 75-year history of the event. Texas, in spite of troubles in the regular season, is exactly where everyone expected them to be, it just took a bit of a different journey to get there. Now they sit in a bracket with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, who knocked off top-ranked Tennessee, as well as a pair of rivals -- the Oklahoma Sooners and the Texas A&M Aggies. Texas also brought home a pair of second-place finishes at the track and field national championships, giving coach Edrick Floréal his fourth top-two finish in three seasons at the helm for the Longhorns as he continues to build that program back. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire ( Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We are inching ever closer to the start of the 2022 football season, which means we are starting our week-by-week breakdowns of the Texas Longhorns schedule. With 86 days left before kickoff, we start with the first opponent on the schedule, the Louisiana Monroe Warhawks, who are coming off of what could be considered a resurgent season despite the 4-8 record. Under new head coach Terry Bowden, the Warhawks showed immediate improvement from the 2020 pandemic season, a year in which they played 10 games and never held a lead. That season ended the tenure of Matt Viator and ushered in the Bowden era. After one year, Bowden had to reshuffle his coaching staff as offensive coordinator Rich Rodriguez bolted for Jacksonville State and took much of the coaching staff with him. Bowden opted to bring back a name familiar with ULM to fill the void, former ULM offensive coordinator Matt Kubic. Kubic spent four years as the Warhawks' offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach, during which the Warhawks’ offense helped lead them to a 9-4 record. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire ( Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns took care of business in both the Austin Regional and in Oklahoma City, continuing what is turning out to be a very successful semester for the spring sports. While there were fireworks in several other regionals, the baseball team seemingly cruised to a super regional berth, with a three-run win over the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs sandwiched between two lopsided wins over the Air Force Falcons. The Longhorns got quality starts from their top two starters, with Pete Hansen and Lucas Gordon giving up just four runs in their starts, while the Longhorns scored 26 runs over the weekend. The softball team's weekend was a little more dramatic than the baseball team, but they still managed to come out on top and become the first team in school history to reach the WCWS finals. After knocking off Oklahoma State twice on Monday, the Longhorns now face the Oklahoma Sooners - who have dropped just three games all season. However, one of those three was to Texas, snapping their winning streak. With all of that success, Texas is now in prime position to claim its second-consecutive Director's Cup, given to the top athletic department in the country. We welcome back Brett Wilkinson to dive in on how the math favors Texas as the academic year draws to a close. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire ( Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We start off the show with a celebration, as the Texas Longhorns claimed their second national championship this week thanks to the men's golf team knocking off the Arizona State Sun Devils in the match play championship. That makes the third national title in two weeks for Texas and the fourth of the academic year, with still more teams in title contention. Next, Mike Roach makes his long-awaited return to the podcast, to help us preview the upcoming slate of summer visitors, including the biggest name still left on the board. What should Texas fans expect from the next stage of 2023 recruiting, who should we have our eyes on as Texas makes a push to close, and will Arch Manning's decision really have that big of an impact on how the 2023 class shakes out? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire ( Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns came up one game short of a conference championship on Sunday, falling to the Oklahoma Sooners in the conference tournament, However, thanks to a solid run to end the regular season and in the conference tournament, as well as the decision to announce the regional hosts before the conference tournament was over, Texas found itself hosting a regional once again. Bringing the Air Force Falcons, Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, and Dallas Baptist Patriots to town and coming away with a win is no small task, especially as Texas deals with its own penchant to give up the long ball. Now as they enter the postseason, all of their pre-season goals still are ahead of them, the road may be tougher. The Longhorns also brought home another team championship, as well as two individual championships, home to Austin over the weekend. The championships started with the rowing team repeating as champions in dominant fashion, beating rival Stanford by 15 seconds to claim the title. Then the doubles tennis pair of Richard Ciamarra and Cleve Harper snagged the men's doubles title, while Peyton Stearns brought home the trophy for women's singles. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns women's tennis team ran a gauntlet of three top-5 teams this weekend to clinch their second-consecutive national championship. What makes it even sweeter is that they got revenge on the team that knocked them out of the indoor national championship tournament, the Oklahoma Sooners. That not only puts another trophy in the hall of fame, but gives Texas another big win toward its quest to repeat as the Director's Cup champions. It was also a big weekend on the diamond, as both the baseball and softball teams took care of their respective business. For baseball, the Longhorns are on a quest to improve their seeding and to position for the postseason and polished off an undefeated final week with a sweep of the Kansas Jayhawks thanks to another stunning offensive weekend. The softball team went on the road as an underdog and knocked off the Washington Huskies in dramatic fashion, keeping the Huskies from advancing as a host for the first time in school history. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns took to the field this weekend and came home with three conference championships, both track and field teams, as well as the rowing team, continued a record of dominance dating back years with their respective championships. The track and field teams now have claimed 11 indoor and outdoor championships in the four years under coach Edrick Floreal, while shattering records at essentially every meet they've attended this year. Texas also put the boats in the water and swept the Big 12 rowing championships, bringing home their seventh-consecutive conference championship. We also take a look at where the baseball team currently stands with just one week left to go in the Big 12 regular season, as all of the top teams jockey for position heading into the conference tournament. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
For the second year in a row, the Texas Longhorns have a quarterback battle on their hands. Sophomore quarterback Hudson Card is locked in a battle with Quinn Ewers, who took a long and winding path to end up at Texas after earning one of the highest evaluations of a high school quarterback of all time. Card, no slouch of his own, was the No. 59 player in the country a few cycles ago, meaning Steve Sarkisian has two highly-talented quarterbacks to develop and choose from. Sarkisian is known as one of the elite quarterback recruiters in college football, having coached six first-round draft picks and two Heisman winners in his time as a quarterback coach, offensive coordinator, and head coach prior to his time at Texas. He now has another opportunity to mold two elite-level talents, needing whichever one he chooses to lead his offense to reach their ceiling quickly for both his sake and the sake of the program overall. Their success, or lack thereof, in 2022 could set the trajectory for the remaining years of the Steve Sarkisian era at Texas. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
After getting swept by the Oklahoma State Cowboys, the Texas Longhorns' baseball team needed to rebound in a major way. They roared back and run-ruled Houston Baptist and appeared to be cruising after a big doubleheader sweep of the West Virginia Mountaineers. Texas narrowly missed a perfect week thanks to yet another bullpen meltdown, blowing a lead in the sixth inning. What can we take away from the successful performances and how can Texas try to mask the bullpen deficiency with just one week left in the regular season? We also dive in on a successful week of tennis from the men and the women as they start their march in the NCAA tournament, the softball getting hot at the right time, and the women's golf team's strong opening round in the NCAA tournament. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
College football is currently changing and this week the Texas Longhorns were at the center of the conversation, and controversy, around the changes. With the combination of the one-time transfer rule and players now having the ability to capitalize on their name, image, and likeness, there is a financial side to the roster management in high-level college football. Reportedly, Xavier Worthy and Jhadae Barron were courted by NIL money to different destinations, before both ultimately making the choice to stay. While the NCAA tries to put the toothpaste back in the tube, players and fans are weighing in on the new landscape of college football. So what does this mean for the future of college football and how can the Texas Longhorns position themselves to continue their trek back to relevance nationally? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns came into the weekend with a lot at stake, but the bullpen struggles continued for the baseball team and were swept by the Oklahoma State Cowboys. Not only does that mark the first time since the start of conference play that Texas was swept, but it also locked in Oklahoma State as the regular season Big 12 champion with one week of conference play left. How did this season go off the rails so wildly and what, if anything, can Texas do to salvage it? We also dive in on the Texas portal news, before spending time celebrating the big wins from the softball team, as well as the top-ranked rowing and track and field teams. We spend some time discussing the current landscape of both the Texas Longhorn football team and college football as a whole when we Down the Forty. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
During our annual summer preview podcasts, we always try to have a bit of fun, so we wanted to get started early and bring back one of our favorite questions: What Texas Longhorn player, past or present, would make a great professional wrestler? Kyle and Gerald dive in on recent history and mine who would make a great entertainer in the squared circle? We also dive in on what both basketball teams are doing to make a return trip to the NCAA tournament in an effort to improve on this season's results. For the men, we dive in on Marcus Carr's return means to Texas and how he specifically can boost what Chris Beard will do in Year 2. Finally, we look at the latest additions for Coach Vic Schaefer's team, with the hopes Texas can improve on its record of back-to-back Elite 8's. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns took to the field for the final time of the spring in an unorthodox spring game but giving fans a showcase of what may come in the fall. Fans got their first look at quarterback Quinn Ewers and the new offensive weapons, while Hudson Card flashed in the scrimmage as well. So what, if anything can we take away from the showcase and how does that spin storylines as we head into next football season. We also dive in on a dominant performance from the baseball team, showing off both offensive prowess and a solid outing from the pitching staff to secure the series sweep. In Down the Forty, we look at the two conference championships Texas brought home over the weekend and try to figure out where things went wrong for the softball team. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns went looking in the transfer portal for another offensive weapon and came away with former top-50 recruit Agiye Hall. The talented wideout was recruited by Jeff Banks when he was with the Alabama Crimson Tide, but did not make a big impact in Tuscaloosa and decided to try a new location. What does Hall bring to a wide receiver room that was in need of more playmakers? What will the room look like when fall camp rolls around? We also dive in on the comings and goings in the transfer portal for the basketball team, some 2021 players, and some who are still undecided to unpack how they will impact Chris Beard's squad moving forward. What will Texas look like with more athleticism and explosiveness on the court? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns had an opportunity to move up in the conference standings but couldn't take advantage of it and dropped the series to the Kansas State Wildcats, who had won just one conference game heading into the matchup. Texas looked like it was ready to cruise Thursday, but blew a big lead before getting run off of the diamond on Friday. Thankfully for fans, the Longhorns avoided the sweep with a solid pitching performance from Lucas Gordon on Saturday. In Down the Forty, the men's golf team was back on the course and won their second-straight tournament, a final tune-up before the Big 12 tournament, while the softball team ended OU's 40-game win streak, and both the men's and women's teams continue their hot play as the regular season winds down. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns took home the Director's Cup a year ago for the top athletic department in the country, thanks, in part, to a strong performance from the winter and spring sports. As Texas heads into another spring season with an opportunity to take a shot at another crown for the top athletic department in the country. After two national championships in indoor track and field, a pair of runner-up finishes in swimming and diving, and runs to the Elite 8 in volleyball and women's basketball, Texas currently sits in fifth place in the standings, but is better positioned to make a run at the title in the spring. We welcome to the podcast Brett Wilkinson, a self-made expert in the Director's Cup, to help us understand the history behind the Longhorns' strong showing in the last several years and why he thinks Texas has a shot at the top spot once again. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns had a scare over the weekend, taking on the TCU Horned Frogs, but thanks to solid Sunday pitching and seven runs they managed to take the weekend series. After a complete-game shutout on Friday, the pitching slumped yet again Saturday, before finally making the rebound, but what is at the root of the inconsistency? Can Texas figure it out by Big 12 play to set themselves up for a deep run in the postseason? We also dive in on the most recent reports out of the football team's spring practice and what it means for our expectations for the spring game and beyond. How is the offense shaking up and what do we want to see when Texas takes the field in a few weeks to close the year? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns needed some wins in a bad way on the baseball diamond and managed to do that in dramatic fashion, taking a 2-1 series win over the Oklahoma Sooners. After splitting the Friday and Saturday matchups, Texas fell behind 7-1 in the rubber match but scored 11 unanswered runs to take a lead and the series. The Texas pitching got back on track Friday, but the bullpen yet again let them down on Saturday and Sunday, so what can Texas do moving forward to keep the ship afloat? The winning wasn't just contained to the baseball diamond, the softball, track, and golf teams were all in action this weekend -- and all brought home wins in their competition. We also discuss the new NIL opportunities through OpenDorse, as well as the latest commitment to the 2023 recruiting class. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns' baseball team had a tough weekend in Lubbock, as the pitching staff struggled nearly top to bottom -- dropping the weekend series but avoiding the sweep with a run-rule win on Sunday. It seems like the pitching staff has been falling apart since Tanner Witt ended his season due to injury, but how did it get so bad so fast and what can Texas do to fix it? Thankfully for David Pierce and his coaching staff, the bats seem to be able to try and keep pace with opponents as Texas tries to figure it out. The Texas women's basketball team made its second-consecutive trip to the Elite 8 thanks to a convincing win over the Ohio State Buckeyes before falling to the Stanford Cardinal in a tough game. We look back on what can only be described as yet another successful season, with a young Texas team playing well ahead of schedule -- signaling big things to come. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The NCAA Tournament is in full swing. On the men's side, the Texas Longhorns avoided the upset everyone wanted to happen and put together a drama-free outing against the Virginia Tech Hokies to pick up the team's first NCAA Tournament win since 2014. In the second round, Texas went up early on the Purdue Boilermakers but struggled to score in the first half and ultimately lost a game closer than the final score indicated. The Texas women, however, took care of business as a two-seed, dominating Fairfield and Utah to advance to the Sweet 16 for the second consecutive year under head coach Vic Schaefer. This makes six straight Sweet 16s for Schaefer, leading a team that is young and talented, potentially even ahead of schedule as they look to knock off the Ohio State Buckeyes in the next round. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Both the Texas Longhorns men's and women's basketball teams are going dancing, but are on two very different trajectories and they head into the NCAA Tournament. The Texas men lost three winnable games against the Baylor Bears and the Kansas Jayhawks to close the regular season, then followed that performance with a 20-point meltdown in the Big 12 tournament against the TCU Horned Frogs. The Longhorns were selected as a six seed in the tournament but drew one of the toughest 11-seeds in the country, the Virginia Tech Hokies. The ACC Tournament Champions won 13 of their last 15 games -- including a 15-point win over the Duke Blue Devils to claim the tournament title. The Texas women, on the other hand, won their last 11 games heading into the tournament, including 67-58 win over the Baylor Bears in the Big 12 Tournament championship and end a decade of futility against the annual conference power. The women will now host two rounds of the tournament to close out the Frank Erwin Center, starting with the Fairfield Stags on Friday. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns continue to adjust to the loss of Tanner Witt on the baseball diamond, struggling with consistency in the pitching staff and dropping their first season series 2-1 at the hands of the South Carolina Gamecocks. In spite of the loss, Ivan Melendez continued his big year of production, earning Big 12 player of the week honors for his troubles. However, Texas will need more than one big bat to get the job done in Big 12 baseball. On the hardwood, while the men were giving up a 20-point lead in an opening-round loss to the TCU Horned Frogs, the ladies were marching through the conference tournament to bring the first conference championship trophy for that program since 2003. The men's track team brought home a national championship trophy, while the rowing team started its national championship defense in dominant fashion. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns went to Houston with something to prove on the diamond and came away with convincing wins over ranked teams, topping the Tennessee Volunteers 7-1 and the LSU Tigers 6-1 in the ranked matchups of the weekend. With those two wins, Texas seemingly proved that when they are at the top of their game there are very few teams that can hang with them. However, with Sunday starter Tanner Witt scratched from the lineup as a precaution, the Longhorns learned that they are far from invincible, falling to the UCLA Bruins 5-1. The men's basketball team hoped to close the season out with an upset win over the Kansas Jayhawks in Lawrence, but couldn't keep the offense going in overtime, losing their second game to close out the regular season. Locked in for a tournament-opening matchup against the TCU Horned Frogs, can the Longhorns snap the skid and avoid letting all of the wind out of their sails heading into the NCAA tournament? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns are in the midst of closing out the Frank Erwin Center as a basketball arena and in the men's finale Texas was unable to hold off a late surge from the Baylor Bears. Despite a double-digit lead, Texas struggled to hit from three-point range and couldn't put enough distance between them and Baylor to stave off a late push. What went wrong and what does that mean for Texas as they close out the regular season? On the baseball diamond, Texas struggled with the weather but the pitching staff held on, giving up just two runs in the weekend series with the Alabama Crimson tide to remain perfect on the year. The pitching staff continues to show why they're one of the elite units and can hold the Longhorns down on a night where the bats aren't quite in synch. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The No. 1 Texas Longhorns took to the diamond this weekend and looked every bit the part of the top team in the country, led by three dominant pitching performances in the sweep of the Rice Owls. Not to be outdone, the Texas bats -- led by Trey Faltine and Ivan Melendez -- put up gaudy totals in the season-opening series. What does that mean for Texas as they build to what they hope is a historic season? The basketball team, after a thrilling win over the Oklahoma Sooners, rode a 10-minute scoring drought and dropped their second matchup of the season against the Texas Tech Red Raiders. The Longhorns tried to make a comeback in the second half -- led once again by Andrew Jones -- but were unable to get close enough to strike. How can Texas right the ship heading into the final stretch of conference play? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns have big expectations and big hopes on the diamond ranked atop both the conference and the nation the season after making a legitimate push for a national championship. Coach David Pierce has had some talented groups on the Forty Acres but may not have had a group like this yet in his stint in the dugout for the Longhorns. So how do they stack up against a team that was a walk-off single away from playing for a title? We also dive in on the men's basketball team's struggles against Baylor, the women's basketball team seemingly finding its stride, and the rest of the competition happening on campus as we Down the Forty. We close the show out looking at some Longhorns preparing for the next level and a few Valentine's Day movie recommendations. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns men's basketball team may finally be on the right track, rattling off back-to-back statement wins in an effort to shake off a disappointing outing against Texas Tech. It started with a dominating performance against the Iowa State Cyclones, scoring 24 points off of 18 turnovers and holding the No. 20 school in the nation to just 28 percent shooting for the game. Texas also got big contributions from Marcus Carr and Andrew Jones, who both chipped in 14 points in the win. The momentum continued as Texas welcomed in the Kansas Jayhawks and pulled off their biggest win of the year, upsetting the No. 8 team in the country. The win, thanks to suffocating defense from Courtney Ramey and a career night from Timmy Allen, keeps Texas firmly in the Big 12 race with just three weeks left in the regular season. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
After the flurry ahead of the Early Signing Period, the Texas Longhorns had a relatively quiet close to the class but added a massive piece with the addition of five-star offensive lineman Devon Campbell from Arlington Bowie. The addition of Campbell not only gives the Longhorns their highest-ranked offensive lineman since the Mack Brown era, they also added a second five-star prospect that could be an early contributor for Texas. With the addition of Campbell, Texas added seven offensive linemen in the cycle -- three of which sit in the top 100 players in the country -- to shore up one of the key areas of need. Add to that the seven defensive linemen and edge rushers in the class and half of the players signed play in the trenches. What does that say about how the Longhorns will look and play in the distant, and not-so-distant, future? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns picked up not one, but two quality wins on the men's side of things thanks to a blowout win over the TCU Horned Frogs and a narrow win over the Tennessee Volunteers and returning head coach Rick Barnes. The Longhorns played one of their most dominant games of the season after a slow start against TCU, finishing the day with a season-high 22 fast break points en route to a 23-point win. They also managed to out-rebound one of the best offensive rebounding teams in the country by a 15-9 margin. Against the Volunteers, Texas managed to overcome yet another offensive drought -- going more than five minutes without scoring a point. Thanks to a late-game free throw, the Longhorns avoided overtime and finished as one of just three Big 12 schools to beat their SEC opponent. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns continue to search for consistency on the hardwood, after giving up a five-point lead to Kansas State but managing to run away from the Oklahoma State Cowboys. Budding star Marcus Smart may have found his way, but can the rest of the team do enough to support him and lift Texas out of the middle of the conference. The ladies put in two big wins over Iowa State and TCU, setting themselves up well for a run at the top of the conference. They still have some of the toughest matchups still on the schedule but are hitting their stride at the right time. We also take a moment to dive in on the latest transfer addition to the football team and check in on all of the spring sports as we Down the Forty. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns can't seem to find their rhythm on the court, at least as it comes to stringing conference wins together. After taking care of business and looking good while doing it, Texas struggled mightily against the Iowa State Cyclones and are still without a Q1 win for the season. The ladies struggled with turnovers and the Kansas Jayhawks' high-powered offense took advantage of it in an overtime win. So Vic Schaefer switched up the lineup and got a big upswing in performance from both his starters and the bench. On the football field, the spring enrollees are on campus and in the dorms, preparing for offseason conditioning ahead of spring practice. From the new transfer players to the early high school graduates, hope are high that some of these players can have an instant impact. But who will those impact players be? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Texas Longhorns had an up-and-down week on the hardwood, both the men and the women - splitting the week 1-1. On the men's side, Texas started the week with a big win over the Kansas State Wildcats, but went to Stillwater and fell flat, falling 64-51 in an abysmal shooting performance. Just two players hit double-figures for the Longhorns, Timmy Allen and Andrew Jones, turning in an 8-27 performance from the floor. The ladies did not fare much better in their conference matchup, falling 74-61 to the Texas Tech Red Raiders, thanks in large part to a 23-point performance from Vivian Gray. Tech went to the line early and often, capitalizing on nearly every opportunity from the charity stripe. Their early-season matchup with the Baylor Bears had to be rescheduled, so they took on UT-Rio Grande Valley and made the most of the matchup. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Texas Longhorns basketball officially started conference play over the weekend, with the men taking on the West Virginia Mountaineers and the women taking on the Oklahoma State Cowgirls. The men jumped all over the Mountaineers, building a double-digit lead quickly which they never surrendered. Marcus Carr and Courtney Ramey did the bulk of the damage for Texas, with Andrew Jones chipping in for the offensive effort. At least for one game, Texas found a way to be efficient on offense, capitalizing on the extra possessions and pace Chris Beard prefers. On the women's side, Texas extended its winning streak to seven with a 11-point win over Oklahoma State thanks to patented Vic Schaefer defense, holding OSU to just 30.8 percent shooting on the night. We also dive in on new wide receivers coach Brennan Marion, as well as commitments for both the football and basketball teams. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns wasted no time in filling the hole left by Stan Drayton's move to the Temple Owls, filling his post as running backs coach with Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets star and coach Tashard Choice. Choice, known as an up-and-comer in the coaching industry, can hopefully fill the shoes left by Drayton both as a developer and recruiter. However, Texas has another hole to fill in its coaching staff as Steve Sarkisian is reportedly parting ways with wide receivers coach Andre Coleman, who's been on the Texas staff since 2019 when he joined as an analyst. Texas also lost depth in the quarterback room, as quarterback Casey Thompson decided to take his talents elsewhere following the addition of Quinn Ewers to the roster. We discuss his legacy as a Texas quarterback and what his impact was as Texas tries to transition to a new era of Longhorn football. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
After a wild recruiting weekend, the Texas Longhorns still had some surprises up their sleeves heading into National Signing Day. The Texas staff managed to flip three priority targets from the Michigan Wolverines, Ohio State Buckeyes and the Oklahoma Sooners, en routed to landing the No. 5 class in the country and the top class in the conference. Outside of the flips, Texas also managed to land yet another top-tier offensive lineman as the day drew to a close. We take a look at who is still left on the board and who we think will make an immediate impact for the Longhorns heading into 2022. We also dive in on the basketball team's big win over Arkansas Pine Bluff and celebrate Texas players who earned recognition for successful years in volleyball and soccer. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns had four days of massive recruiting news that could potentially impact both the short and long-term potential of the program. The Longhorns received commitments from three key offensive linemen, including the No. 15 player in the country, Kelvin Banks, the No. 23 player in the state, Neto Umeozulu, and priority tackle Cameron Williams, adding a ton of size and potential to the offensive line. Texas also received word that after flirting with both the Texas Tech Red Raiders and the TCU Horned Frogs, elite quarterback transfer Quinn Ewers planned on transferring to the Longhorns and joining in the spring. The former No. 1 player in the class of 2022 reclassified and spent a year at Ohio State, seemingly to capitalize on NIL deals that he was unable to in his home state. So what does the quarterback bring to the table and how does his game adapt to Steve Sarkisian's offense. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wescott Eberts and Cameron Parker recap the weekend in recruiting for Texas and discuss the Quinn Ewers transfer, the commitments of Kelvin Banks and Cam Williams, and what else is on the horizon for Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns are heading to New Jersey to take on the Seton Hall Pirates as a part of the Big East-Big 12 Battle, hoping to bring the Big 12 to a 4-4 tie in the annual battle of the conferences. The Pirates are riding a four-game win streak heading into the matchup, but lost their last game against a ranked team - falling to the Ohio State Buckeyes 79-76 two weeks ago. How do the Longhorns match up against the streaking Pirates and what can Texas do to come out of Newark with a win? We also dive in on all of the postseason awards handed out to Longhorn athletes and check in on the Longhorns in the NFL before closing out the show with our entertainment recommendations of the week. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Texas Longhorn athletes were presented with not one, but two opportunities to capitalize on their Name, Image and Likeness thanks to the Clark Field Collective and Horns with Heart. These two organizations are designed to connect Texas athletes with opportunities to use their newly-found NIL rights and be compensated for their time and partnership. This is a game-changer for Texas athletics and should allow student-athletes to receive greater value as they market themselves. It was also a big week on campus, with the volleyball team running through the first round of the NCAA Tournament, while both the men's and women's basketball teams both walked away with wins. We also recap who is staying and who is taking their talents elsewhere on the football team, before we close the show out with Bang the Drum - discussing the future of Texas in the Big 12 and the 2022 recruiting class. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns managed to snap their six-game losing streak and with their 22-17 win over the Kansas State Jayhawks, sending the senior class out on a relatively high note. The game hinged on the performance of junior running back Roschon Johnson, who served as a wildcat quarterback for the majority of the game - allowing Texas to both compensate for the injuries to the quarterback as well as control the pace of the game. He finished with a career-high 31 carries and 173 yards and a touchdown, capitalizing on the numbers advantage created by the formation. Defensively, Texas managed its best third-down performance of the year, thanks in-part to the fact that they saw the field less than they had all season and won time of possession for the first time since TCU. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns have one more shot to snap the losing streak, welcoming in an equally injured but much more successful Kansas State Wildcats team to close out the regular season. Kansas State is potentially without quarterback Skylar Thompson, who is dealing with a significant injury suffered against the Baylor Bears a week ago. Two untested backups are set to relive him, so the Wildcats will likely lean on star running back Deuce Vaughn, who currently sits No. 4 in the conference in rushing yards and second in touchdowns. They also bring with them one of the scariest rushers in the conference Felix Anudike-Uzomah - who leads the Big 12 in sacks and sits just one-half sack behind Jalen Pitre for the conference high in tackles for loss. What will it take for a battered Texas team to close this season out with some pride and a win? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns saw their hopes for a bowl game go up in smoke Saturday as they fell to the West Virginia Mountaineers, extending the losing streak to six games in the process. The Longhorns once again saw a very winnable game slip away late, no thanks to injuries to both Casey Thompson and Hudson Card late in the game as they tried to mount their final comeback. The Texas defense gave up 459 yards - including 252 on explosive plays - while allowing the Mountaineers to convert on 60 percent of their third-down conversions. Jarret Doege had no problems with the Texas defense, passing for 290 yards and three touchdowns - without turning the ball over. Now Texas has one more chance as they welcome in the Kansas State Wildcats to Austin for Senior Day. With a win over KSU, they could snap the losing streak, send their seniors out with a much-needed win and close the season on a relatively positive note. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns are in need of any sort of positive news. For the first time in school history, Texas lost to Kansas on the road - cementing their first five-game losing streak since 1956. Now the Longhorns head to Morgantown to take on the West Virginia Mountaineers in a literal must-win game if they want to avoid missing a bowl game for the first time since Charlie Strong's last year on the sidelines. The Mountaineers are in the same spot - sitting 4-6 on the year with just two weeks left to play. They've been the definition of up-and-down this season, taking the Oklahoma Sooners to the brink while also being blown out by the Baylor Bears and the Kansas State Wildcats. What do the Mountaineers bring to the table and what, if anything, can Texas do to stop the current skid? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
For the first time in school history, the Texas Longhorns lost a home game to the Kansas Jayhawks - extending the historic losing streak to five games. For the first time since before DKR roamed the sidelines, Texas has lost five in a row. The Longhorns put up one of their best offensive performances of the year, but couldn't overcome a flat performance in the first half that dug them into the hole. So where do they go from here? Is there anything to learn about this team and the future under the current coaching staff? Can they win their final two games and salvage an already disastrous first season under Steve Sarkisian? We also dive in on the to big basketball games on the weekend, as well as soccer and cross country competing for national championships. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Despite the loss to Kansas, the Texas Longhorns football season continues and Wescott Eberts and Cameron Parker break the game among other things on the latest “Winning is Hard” podcast. Wescott shares his thoughts (1:30) on the program's current state plus why Steve Sarkisian is not on the hot seat despite claims from national and local media that he is. We dive into how this loss may impact recruiting (3:00) with some of the Longhorns top targets in attendance. Plus, the Evan Stewart recruitment (5:00) and Sark’s pitch to the wideout after the impressive performance of Xavier Worthy this season. At the 7:00 minute mark, we touch on Worthy’s incredible game against Kansas as well as Marcus Washington and the outstanding season Casey Thompson is having in lew of his thumb injury. Then we examine Pete Kwiatkowski’s defense (10:30) and why we don’t expect Sark to fire the defensive coordinator. Sadly, we discuss the injury news of Bijan Robinson, Josh Thompson, and Jonathon Brooks (17:00) and the good news about Jordan Whittington. We wrap up with quick thoughts on Texas basketball after their loss to No. 1 Gonzaga and the questions Chris Beard is facing with his rotation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Saturday edition of the Winning is Hard podcast for your enjoyment before Texas football hosts Kansas and Texas basketball takes on No. 1 Gonzaga. Wescott Eberts and Cameron Parker start with their thoughts on the Longhorns season-opening victory over Houston Baptist. Wescott shares his concerns on the Horns rebounding ability and lack of big men with Dylan Disu still out with an injury. We also dive in on Tre Mitchell’s strong start offensively but is there questions about his defense? Then we get into Texas football talk (13:00), starting off with a few more thoughts on the Bo Davis video and how it has brought current and past Texas players together. Plus, a few thoughts on Kansas and how Pete Kwiatkowski has shaken up the defensive rotation, and might we see a few new names on Saturday? Finally, if Texas wins out, does that change Wescott’s thoughts about the season?
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After four straight losses, the Texas Longhorns have an opportunity to get back on the right track as they welcome the Kansas Jayhawks to town in an effort to gain bowl eligibility in the last three games of the season. The Longhorns come into the game favored by 30.5 points, but the last four games have shown us that nothing is easy with the 2021 Longhorns. What will the offense look like as they try to get back on track after three late-game letdowns? Can Bijan Robinson get back on track against the worst run defense in the conference? And will the offensive line gain some much-needed confidence as they prepare a crucial stretch for Texas? Defensively, can the Longhorns manage to avoid giving up another massive performance on the ground and allow the passing defense to find its footing late in the game? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thanks to a loss at the hands of the Iowa State Cyclones, the Texas Longhorns are riding their first four-game losing streak since the 2010 season. Texas was unable to generate a positive sequence on offense in the second half, putting up one of the worst offensive performances in school history. That positioned the defense to once again struggle with short fields and short rest as they fought against what seemed like an inevitable blowout. Texas made the switch from Casey Thomspon to Hudson Card due to early-game struggles and a possible injury to Thompson, but nothing sparked the offense and Texas languished for 60 minutes. Now Texas must win two of its last three games to gain bowl eligibility and keep this from getting more embarrassing. So where does Texas look for answers? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Coming off a blowout 30-7 loss to Iowa State, winning is still hard for Texas Football. Wescott Eberts and Cameron Parker take you through the loss and dissect Casey Thompson's thumb injury, Hudson Card's struggles at QB, the overall health of the team, Joshua Moore's decision to transfer, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns head into Ames, Iowa, hoping to snap both their three-game losing streak this season, as well as trying to avoid a three-game losing streak against the Iowa State Cyclones. The Longhorns have lost with the same script in the last three outings, building an early lead and then letting it slowly drift away. The Cyclones are a team that would love to use the same methodology that the Oklahoma State Cowboys and Baylor Bears used to beat Texas - weather the early storm and grind out a win on the ground. They have one of the best backs in the country in Breece Hall, who is coming off a 167-yard performance in their lost to the West Virginia Mountaineers. Quarterback Brock Purdy struggled early in the season but has come on over the last four weeks, passing for 945 yards and eight touchdowns in a 3-1 stretch for the Cyclones in October. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
There's been a lot said about a certain story involving a certain head, his wife, her emotional support animal but listen - Wescott Eberts and Cameron Parker won't be having any of that monkey business of this podcast. Actually, they will. Plus, they evaluate the state of the WR's unit and their performance this season and touch on the Longhorns defense....again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wescott Eberts and Cameron Parker are back to preview Saturday's game against Iowa State. First, they dive into Sark's comments on Joshua Moore and MonkeyGate. Then they examine the Cyclones (5:30), their rushing attack (7:00), and what personnel changes can Pete Kwiatkowski make? (10:30). Plus, Iowa State's defense (12:00) and what type of offensive game plan can we expect from Sark? (16:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
After dropping yet another lead, this time at the hands of the Baylor Bears, it's starting to feel like a recurring nightmare for the Texas Longhorns. Texas led 24-10 before the points dried up and the defense struggled to keep up with the line they were asked to hold, leading to another collapse from the Longhorns as a team. Offensive miscues on the line and at receiver led to a tough day for quarterback Casey Thompson - who still managed more than 200 yards and a two touchdowns in the loss. Part of the struggle was Baylor and Dave Aranda's plan to limit Bijan Robinson worked, holding him to a season-low in yardage and a career-low in yards per carry. The Longhorns also struggled from multiple drops and unforced errors - giving the Bears defense life repeatedly. Defensively, the Longhorns played their typical bend, don't break style that held in the first half but fell apart late as the defense started to run out of gas.
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As Texas prepares for a showdown in Waco, Wescott Eberts and Cameron Parker break down the Baylor Bears. They open up with a discussion on Pete Kwiatkowski's defensive scheme and what to expect from the Baylor offense Plus, the underrated Gerry Bohanon (8:00), Baylor and Texas's O-Line (11:00), what can Sark do on offense against a stout Bears defense? (19:00), and the descriptive Baylor defensive line (22:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Officially a dynamic duo again, podcast host Gerald Goodridge returns to discuss the Texas Longhorns taking on the Baylor Bears as both teams exit a bye week. We break down a prolific running game that has carried the #16 Bears to one of the best records in the country and what Texas needs to do to halt a trend of outplaying, but not finishing off ranked opponents in the previous two weeks. In addition to football, we preview the No. 25 ranked Texas Women's Basketball team opening the second year of the Vic Schaefer era with the man who knows him best: Alex Gomez of Sports Illustrated and Swish Chronicles. Expectations are lofty for the team picked only behind a Kim Mulkey-less Baylor team in the conference and after a Cinderella run to the Elite 8. Replacing #1 overall pick Charli Collier will be a tall task, but this is a team with 7 new players and arguably the top recruiting class in school history.
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Texas Longhorn football had a bye this past weekend, so in lieu of a look back and recap -- we are offering a look ahead to the Longhorns of Tomorrow. Mike Roach from 247 Sports joins the podcast to discuss the momentum after back-to-back close losses to Oklahoma and Oklahoma State and how it is more neutral than reverse. We focused especially on the offensive line: how the approach of Kyle Flood and Coach Sark is different than the previous regimes, who is on the board to join the current class, and how fans should feel about the future of the position. We also looked at playmakers at the skill positions (and particularly Wide Receiver) as Xavier Worthy has stepped on campus and immediately become our WR1 and biggest playmaker out wide. It wouldn't be a recruiting podcast without some discussion of Arch Manning from someone who has covered him closely -- Mike gives some insight into where Texas stands in the pack and a bit of the momentum that could come in the 2023 class with Manning on board. As is now tradition for a Mike Roach/Longhorn Republic production, Mike breaks down what he's been watching when he's not grinding tape and gives some elite recommendations.
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Texas is back from a bye week and so is the "Winning is Hard" podcast. Wescott Eberts and Cameron Parker revisit the Longhorn's struggles to finish games this season, Casey Thompson vs Hudson Card, and what can Texas do to win close games? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
With football on a bye week, it is a good time to look ahead to a program kicking off in a few weeks with new faces and lofty expectations. New Head Coach Chris Beard and his staff hit the transfer portal hard to fill out the Longhorns Basketball roster. We have Bitterwhiteguy (formerly of Barking Carnival, now part of the Pretend We're Football Podcast and the Bitterwhiteguy Substack site) on to break down the new additions, the familiar faces, the optimal rotation, and the coaching philosophy to tie it all together. We discuss the ceiling and floor of the AP Preseason #5 team, and how much effect a coaching staff has on that. We discuss the out-of-conference schedule (tipping off on November 9th against Houston Baptist). We also take a look at a loaded Big-12 conference and attempt to stratify it into tiers and identify the teams that may jump between them before the season is over.
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The Texas Longhorns head into the bye week coming off of yet another collapse - this time at the hands of the Oklahoma State Cowboys. However, instead of the defense collapsing under the offensive pressure, the Oklahoma State defense shut down the Texas offense - allowing the defense to slowly bleed until one big play sealed the deal. What happened to the Longhorns' offense on Saturday and what can Steve Sarkisian do about it with two weeks off? How does the defense limit gash plays and keep opponents from ending up in short-yardage situations? Quarterback Casey Thompson had his worst outing of his five starts as he nurses an injury to his throwing hand. So Texas has to take advantage of the week off to get healthy and get ready for a tough Baylor Bears squad. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns went into halftime leading by four but managed just 92 yards and seven points in the second half to fall to the Oklahoma State Cowboys, losing back-to-back games heading into the bye. The Texas offense had just one sustained drive in the second half, its first of the third quarter. After that, the offense went three-and-out four straight times, was stopped on fourth down, and threw a game-clinching interception. The Longhorns managed just one yard in the fourth quarter, which is obviously illustrative of how poor Texas played. How did Texas get here and what could they have done differently to avoid yet another embarrassing result as they try to rebuild. Now, Texas has to watch the rest of the conference shake itself out and see where the chips fall. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wescott Eberts and Cameron Parker get you prepared for a big weekend in Texas football with a new "Winning is Hard" podcast. They open with a discussion on Xavier Worthy's performance against Oklahoma and what his ceiling can be at Texas and beyond. Plus, Steve Sarkisian and Kyle Flood's decision to shake up the offensive line (9:00), Pete Kwiatkowski's decision to NOT shake up the defensive scheme (14:00), are recruiting misses and attrition to blame for the defensive woes? (20:30), the big recruiting weekend for Texas (28:00), and keys to the Oklahoma State game (34:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns may have lost one game, but their season goal of winning a conference championship is still in front of them and the march to Arlington starts Saturday against the Oklahoma State Cowboys. Texas has an opportunity to rebound strong and show that they are a team that is able to bounce back and overcome adversity, taking on the No. 12 team in the country. The Cowboys are not the Oklahoma State teams of the past, with the defense leading them to success and the offense doing just enough to get the job done. Oklahoma State currently ranks at or near the top in most defensive categories, while the offense sits at No. 9 offensively in the conference. So how do they match up against a potent Texas offense and a defense in need of some answers? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns pulled ahead early, but couldn't sustain the offensive momentum and allowed the Oklahoma Sooners to erase a three-score lead en route to a 55-48 loss in the Red River Showdown. The Longhorns put up massive numbers early, en route to a 388 yard, five touchdown performance from Casey Thompson, who connected with Xavier Worthy for a record-setting 261 yards and two touchdowns in the win. Both are now set up for big finishes in the second half that could etch their names in the record books when it's all said and done. However, the defense stole the show in the worst way possible, putting together one of the worst all-time performances against the run en route to the loss. So what does this say about where Texas is in the early stages of the Sark era and where does the team go from here? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Winning is still hard against Oklahoma. Wescott Eberts and Cameron Parker share their final thoughts on the Longhorns 55-48 loss to Oklahoma and where this ranks in the echelon of great Texas losses. We dive into the good and bad of Steve Sarkisian’s game management (3:30) versus the Sooners before talking about the mental toughness of this Texas team and if Sark is still trying to change the attitude in the locker room (5:30). Next, we talk about Oklahoma’s rushing attack, the Texas defensive line, and Jacoby Jones injury. Plus, the Texas offensive woes in the 2nd half (10:00), penalties on the O-Line, lack of touches for Roschon Johnson and Keilan Robinson, and who will have to step up in the wake of Jordan Whittington’s injury (13:30). Finally, we conclude with a discussion on Xavier Worthy’s fumble on the kickoff return (17:00) and the impressive performances of Casey Thompson and Caleb Williams (20:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns head into the Cotton Bowl to take on the Oklahoma Sooners with a chance to show whether or not they've actually made progress under new head coach Steve Sarkisian. Texas is fresh off of one of the wins that they needed in order to change the narrative and a win in the Red River Showdown would go a long way in determining the future for the Longhorns. Can Casey Thompson, Bijan Robinson and the Longhorns offense do enough to keep a very solid Oklahoma defense from dominating the game as they have in years past? Defensively, Texas has had an up-and-down go of things, but the Sooners have had some offensive struggles thus far in 2021 - especially on the ground. Can the Longhorns force the Sooners into an uncomfortable situation offensively and take advantage of an off-balance Spencer Rattler, who has dealt with a bit of regression this year, precipitated by regression on the offensive line. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It’s 8:00 AM and...there’s a new Winning is Hard podcast. Oh, and OU sucks! Wescott Eberts and Cameron Parker get you prepared for the Red River Showdown with a quick discussion on the Sooners and the Longhorns. We open the podcast with Lincoln Riley’s dominance over Tom Herman and how the Texas - Oklahoma game will create Steve Sarkisian’s own narrative, win or lose on Saturday. Then we discuss Oklahoma’s offensive problems, but also how their defense can be a separate problem for the Texas offense (5:00) before getting into the keys of the game (10:00) including who has the edge in the battle of the trenches (13:00), and how Alex Grinch will try and stop Bijan Robinson (16:00). We also play “Buy or Sell” with Wescott (19:30) discussing if Bijan is the best RB in the country, is Texas now the favorite in the Big 12, do the Longhorns HAVE to win on Saturday, is the defense becoming a problem, and will we get another one-score game? Finally, we wrap up with talk on the Longhorns' slow starts against Oklahoma over the past few games (27:00) and why Bijan (you better sit down for this) will be the key to the game (28:30).
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The Texas Longhorns went into Fort Worth and did something they haven't done since the 2013 season - came away with a win over the TCU Horned Frogs. It wasn't always pretty, but an ugly win is better than a loss any day of the week. Texas rode the talents of running back Bijan Robinson, who set a career high for both carries and yardage - propelling the offense that was otherwise stagnant. Quarterback Casey Thompson had troubles connecting with his receivers, with Jordan Whittington, Xavier Worthy and Joshua Moore all recording drops in the win. Texas managed to do just enough on the offensive side of the ball to get it done on Saturday. Defensively, the Longhorns did just enough, in spite of an incredible performance from TCU running back Zach Evans who was seemingly limited by fatigue in the matchup. Texas bottled up the Horned Frogs' pass game, with quarterback Max Duggan turning in a career-low performance against the Longhorns - a team he set school records against in the past. But with all of that said, a win is a win and Texas currently remains undefeated in conference play and set up head coach Steve Sarkisian with the best starting record for a Texas head coach since the 1970s. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wescott Eberts and Cameron Parker recap their thoughts on Bijan Robinson's incredible performance against TCU, the state of the Texas passing game, and the news of Denzel Okafor's season-ending surgery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wescott Eberts and Cameron Parker evaluate the Big 12 teams as we approach Week 5 and play "Stock up, Stock down" (1:30) with each team, including Kansas! Then they wrap up with thoughts on Max Duggan's success against Texas and the RB battle between Zach Evans and Bijan Robinson on Saturday (28:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns face yet another tough test early in the season, heading into Fort Worth to try and knock off the TCU Horned Frogs - something they haven't managed to do since 2013. The Longhorns bring one of the top offenses in the country into the matchup - trying to capitalize on the generational talent they have at running back with Bijan Robinson and the newfound offensive success under quarterback Casey Thompson. TCU has struggled defensively but could take a major step forward defensively after key pieces of that unit return from injury. Texas also has to contend in a quarterback that has found a ton of success against its defense in the past in Max Duggan, with the added pressure of defending one of the other top running backs in the country - fellow 2020 commit Zach Evans. With the potential for rainy conditions, it could end up as a battle of attrition decided along the trenches on Saturday. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns started conference play with a big win over the Texas Tech Red Raiders, scoring 70 points in a game for the first time since 2005, while adding new wrinkles to the offense in the process Quarterback Casey Thompson looks the part of the starting quarterback and seems to have no interest in giving up the role - passing for 303 yards and five touchdowns in the score. He was aided by the rest of that dynamic offense, with Bijan Robinson turning in 191 total offensive yards and Xavier Worthy setting a school record for touchdowns in a game by a freshman. It wasn't all perfect for Texas, with the defense giving up 21 points on explosive touchdowns - exposing a potential weakness in the secondary. Changes are already coming on the depth chart, but where did the breakdown happen for Texas, and what can change in a week heading into Fort Worth? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the newest “Winning is Hard” podcast, Wescott Eberts and Cameron Parker react to Steve Sarkisian’s Monday presser following the Longhorns 70-35 victory over Texas Tech. They also discuss the new expectations for Texas as they prepare for TCU on Saturday and dive into conference play. Wescott also dishes out a prediction for the win/loss record... They wrap up with a quick word on the 11 a.m. kick-off time for the Red River Rivalry and how it actually might benefit Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wescott Eberts and Cameron Parker touch on the future of the rivalry between Texas and Texas Tech, the battle in the trenches (02:15), the first real test for the Texas secondary (14:00), Matt Wells' ability to recruit transfers (19:00), and wrap up with more on the future with Tech because who doesn't love Lubbock (21:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns come out of non-conference play 2-1 and get ready to compete in the Big 12 for the first time under new head coach Steve Sarkisian. Up first is a tough test, the Texas Tech Red Raiders who are coming to town looking a bit different than they have in years past. The Red Raiders are led by their defense, coming off of three solid performances to open the season. They were a few plays away from a much different story, but the defense stepped up when it needed to in order to secure the wins. However, the Red Raiders will definitely rely on some expected names - SaRodorick Thompson and Eric Ezukanma - to set the pace for their offense as they try to come into Austin and win for the first time in four years. So what do we expect from the Red Raiders and how does Texas match up? Will they be able to play their game against a tough Texas Tech defense? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A week after the ground game faltered against the Arkansas Razorbacks, the Texas Longhorns got their ground game going in spades against the Rice Owls, setting records in the process. Texas had five running backs get significant carries, four of which scored a touchdown and three of them breaking off runs longer than 60 yards. All of that led to a school-record 7.4 yards per carry for the Longhorns in the lopsided win over the Owls. That led to quarterback Casey Thompson looking solidly in command of the offense, completing 15 of his 18 attempts for 164 yards, two scores and an interception. The defense played for pride late, managing to keep a clean sheet in spite of Rice amassing 31 percent of their total offensive yardage on the final play of the game. The Longhorns did exactly what they needed to defensively in the game, leaned on the Owls early and often - and even ended the game with a sack by freshman DJ Harris. How can Texas translate this success to the kick-off of conference play? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wescott Eberts and Cameron Parker recap Steve Sarkisian's Monday presser following the Longhorns 58-0 win over Rice. They talk about Sark's comments regarding Hudson Card, Casey Thompson's performance against Rice, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wescott Eberts and Cameron Parker talk about the confidence of Casey Thompson as he prepares for his first career start. They also talk about the Longhorns' trouble with communicating on both sides of the ball and how simple the Texas gameplan should be against Rice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns need a moment to gather themselves and get back on track after an embarrassing loss to the Arkansas Razorbacks and hopefully, they can do just that against another former SWC rival - the Rice Owls. Rice is struggling to open the season, managing just 24 points in two games as a part of their 0-2 start. They nearly caught lightning in a bottle two weeks ago after leading Arkansas late, but it seems like since the levee broke against the Hogs they have been reeling. Texas hopes to take advantage of the Owls' struggles en route to righting the ship after their trip to Fayetteville. How will Steve Sarkisian and his coaching staff solve what ails Texas? Who do we think will be the standout players on Saturday and what do we predict for the game? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns went into Fayetteville with high hopes and came away with a 40-19 beatdown at the hands of the Arkansas Razorbacks. The Longhorns were unable to get their offense going at all, while the Razorbacks had a field day on the ground - rushing for 333 yards and 7.1 yards per carry in the big win. The Arkansas offensive line had their way with the Texas front, while the Longhorns' defense staff didn't seem to adjust for the downhill running of the razorbacks. Offensively, the Longhorns continue to have issues along their offensive line and the Razorbacks took advantage of it - managing to create havoc in the Texas backfield and generate pressure with just three down lineman. The Longhorns' offense never got going and Arkansas pulled away. Head coach Steve Sarkisian made the quarterback switch in-game, taking starter Hudson Card out of the game in favor of Casey Thompson - who was officially named the starter during Monday's press conference. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wescott Eberts and Cameron Parker bring you the newest podcast in the Burnt Orange Nation network: The Monday Edition of the Longhorn Republic. Every Monday, Wescott and Cameron will recap and react to Sark's Monday Presser. With Sark announcing Casey Thompson as the new starting QB, Wescott and Cameron dive into what this means for Texas Football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns went into Fayetville with high hopes and came out with a bad headache, losing the marquee non-conference matchup 40-21 against the Arkansas Razorbacks. Texas was able to put some points up in garbage time to make it look better than it was, but the game never really felt close. Arkansas got whatever it wanted on the ground, rushing for more than 300 yards in the win. Hudson Card struggled in the game and head coach Steve Sarkisian made the change to Thompson late in the game - managing to put up two scores in that time. The ground game did the Longhorns no favors offensively either - with Bijan Robinson managing just 3.6 yards per carry en route to 69 yards rushing. Collectively, Texas managed just 118 passing yards and allowed three sacks in the loss. The Longhorns now have a lot of questions they need to answer in the week ahead of Rice, hopefully getting their ducks in a row before starting conference play in two weeks. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns have another tough test facing them in the young season, heading to Fayetville, AR to take on the Arkansas Razorbacks in front of a sold-out crowd. Arkansas may have had a few down years, but the Razorbacks are definitely going to be ready for this game - a rivalry that dates back to the old Southwest Conference. The Razorbacks opened their regular season with a come-from-behind win over the Rice Owls, thanks to some big defensive performances and a late surge from quarterback KJ Jefferson and the offense. Their star wide receiver Treylon Burks played hurt against Rice, but he should be healthy for the matchup Saturday and when he's healthy he's one of the top receiving threats in the country. The Razorbacks will also be without star linebacker Bumper Pool for the first half after he was ejected for targeting in the second half of the opener. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns came out and took care of business in the first game of the Steve Sarkisian era, knocking off the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns 38-18 in a game that never really felt close. Offensively, the Longhorns did a great job getting their playmakers involved early and often, with both Bijan Robinson and Jordan Whittington putting up career numbers. Hudson Card looked in control of the offense, but Sarkisian made good on his word to play both quarterbacks. What did we think of the offense and the quarterbacks? What questions do we still have as Texas heads into Week 2? Defensively, we got a look at what the Longhorns can do, with both of the inside linebackers - DeMarvion Overshown and Luke Brockermeyer - sitting atop of the stat sheet at the end of the day. Texas showed vast improvement in some areas, but what else do we need to see to feel confident in that unit? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
After a long offseason, gameday is just around the corner and the Texas Longhorns are prepared to square off against the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns to kick off the 2021 season and the Steve Sarkisian era. Texas has taken on Louisiana twice - once in 2000 and again in 2005 - winning by a combined score of 112-13. However, this is not the Ragin' Cajuns that long-time Texas fans will remember playing in the past. Louisiana head coach Billy Napier took over the program three years ago and turned things around in a hurry - managing to win 11 games in his second season and had a shot at a conference championship in 2020. That 2020 campaign also added another feather in his cap, knocking off the Iowa State Cyclones in the season opener a year ago. Coming to Austin with Napier is super-senior quarterback Levi Lewis, who has been stellar over the last two seasons - passing for 5,324 yards, 45 touchdowns and just 11 interceptions in two seasons. So what do we hope to see from the Longhorns on Saturday and who do we think will have a big game? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Heading into the first game week of the 2021 season, new Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian released the 2021 depth chart - which included confirmation that Hudson Card is officially QB1 for the Texas Longhorns. The highly-touted commit out of Lake Travis High School takes the reins of a talented, but untested offensive unit into the new season. What do we hope to see from the young signal-caller and how do we think he meshes with the other talent on the offense? Defensively, Texas returns a lot of experience in pockets with a very high ceiling. Anchored by a stout defensive line and a secondary that could be special if all of the pieces live up to their highly-recruited billing. Pete Kwiatkowski spent the attacked the transfer portal along the egest to supplement the talented group left behind by the previous coaching staff. Is it enough to be competitive in the Big 12? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The final week of previewing the Texas Longhorns' 2021 schedule brings us to the Kansas State Wildcats - who are hoping to rebound off of a disappointing year thanks to injuries and COVID-19 protocols. Head coach Chris Klieman is heading into his third year on the sidelines after replacing legendary coach Bill Snyder, hoping that year three looks more like year one in an effort to keep himself off of the hot seat. Thankfully for him, he brings back Skylar Thompson and Deuce Vaughn - two dynamic playmakers on the offensive side of the ball. This team may not resemble your typical Kansas State team - being led by the offense rather than the defense. So what are expectations for year three of the Klieman era? Can they get it done relying on the offense or will they need to rely on the transfers on the defensive side of the ball to hold things down? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns wrap up preseason practice with their second scrimmage of the year before heading into their two weeks of game preparation before the kickoff against the Louisiana Ragin Cajuns. A week after expressing concerns about the quarterbacks, head coach Steve Sarkisian had praise for both Casey Thompson and Hudson Card as they continue to vie for the starting quarterback position. Who else did he have kind words for and who should we expect to play a big role in the offense moving forward? We also dive in on our final positional preview of the offseason, focusing on the secondary - a group with a lot of talent and just as many questions about how they will fit together in the new system. What will a group of upper-classmen look like as they try to learn their third defensive system in an offense-heave league like the Big 12? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We are getting closer and closer to starting the Texas Longhorn's football season and with just two previews left bringing us to the West Virginia Mountaineers. Head coach Neil Brown is exactly .500 in his first two seasons after capping off 2020 with a bowl win over the Army Black Knights. He's approaching a prove-it year and has an opportunity to take the pressure off of himself with a good season with the Mountaineers. He gets back one of the top backs in the country in Leddie Brown, who finished second to the nation's leading rusher in Breece Hall last year, as well as an experienced quarterback in Jarrett Doege - who is taking advantage of the COVID eligibility rules. Perhaps the biggest question is the WVU offensive line, returning three starters from a unit that struggled to keep Doege upright a year ago - in addition to adding two new members to the unit. Can the Mountaineers rely on their defense yet again to keep them in games? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns continue their preparation for kickoff, completing their first week of practice with a full-team scrimmage. According to head coach Steve Sarkisian, the defense played up to the moment while the offense is still finding its footing. He's been clear that the quarterback position isn't settled - both quarterbacks not living up to the standards the coaching staff sets for the offense to be successful. That being said, the offensive struggles may also be attributed to the success of the defense - specifically the defensive line. For the second year in a row, the Longhorns are implementing a new defensive system and Pete Kwiatkowski's system requires hybrid roles for two of the four linebackers. This gives his teams the ability to keep opponents off-balance, never knowing who will be rushing the passer or dropping back into coverage. The defensive staff inherited one of the best inside linebackers in the conference with DeMarvion Overshown returning this year - capping off his first year playing the position with an all-Big 12 selection and earning bowl MVP honors. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns' kickoff rapidly approaches as we enter into the last few weeks of our season previews, landing on the Kansas Jayhawks.- who once again are a program in transition. Les Miles was relieved of duty following allegations stemming from his time with the LSU Tigers. Lance Leipold steps into the role inheriting a team that was unable to put one in the win column a year ago, needing to find a new quarterback and consistency at their skill positions. What are some of the strengths of the Jayhawks and where can we look to get contributions from around the team? Who will win out of the three-man quarterback competition? We welcome in Andy Mitts, host of the Rock Chalk Talk podcast to help us break down the expectations of the 2021 Jayhawks and get his thoughts on conference realignment. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns have officially started fall practice. After what felt like a long and dramatic offseason for everything but the football, the Longhorns have officially kicked off the 2021 football season and are preparing for the kickoff in a few short weeks. Casey Thompson and Hudson Card are battling it out at the quarterback spot, while young talent shines at the wide receiver spot. The coaching staff will now spend the next few weeks finalizing installing their new systems before turning their focus to the kickoff. We turn our specific focus to the defensive line, looking at the established players along the interior, as well as the questions Texas has along the edges. They attacked the portal heavily in the offseason, but need to ensure they have consistent contributors in the offense-driven conference. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We are just 30 days away from the Texas Longhorns starting the season and we are entering the final third of our season preview episodes. Next up are the Iowa State Cyclones, who are coming off what is easily the most successful season in recent history and just the second nine-win season in school history. They bring a ton of skill and talent on the offensive side of the ball - including last year’s leading rusher in Breece Hall. Alongside him in the backfield is long-time quarterback Brock Purdy, who finished his season No. 2 in the conference in passing yards a year ago. Head coach Matt Campbell decided to stay in Ames for another year - reportedly turning down eight-figure NFL offers - to run it back with the Cyclones, so what does he expect from his team in 2021? Can the Cyclones repeat their performance from a year ago and find their way back to Dallas for the Big 12 championship game? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns and the Oklahoma Sooners have officially accepted an invitation to join the SEC. In a whirlwind week, both schools informed the Big 12 they would not renew their grant of rights, petitioned the SEC for an invite, were invited via a unanimous decision and accepted an invite. All within five days. Now that the dust has settled, for now, the legal battles and political jockeying begins by other schools and members of the Texas Senate to ask questions of Texas at the very least. Texas and Oklahoma have both said they intend to let the Grant of Rights expire on its own, but it seems far more likely that both schools depart sooner rather than later. In spite of all of the non-sports action, there is football to be played in just a few weeks, so we continue our season preview series and highlight the offensive line. Texas returns several players who have seen a ton of play, but could use some help with consistency - something Kyle Flood should look to fix early. The Longhorns also benefit from a young anchor in the middle of the line in Jake Majors and an up-and-comer on the ouside in Andrej Karic. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In spite of the current drama with the SEC, the Texas Longhorns have at least one more season to play in the Big 12, which means our conference preview series continues. One of the teams that is currently trying to figure out what their fate is - both on the field and off the field - are the Baylor Bears, who are coming off of a season of struggle in 2020. New head coach Dave Aranda was put in the unenviable position of trying to implement new systems on both sides of the ball after losing the entirety of spring practice due to COVID-19 closures. They struggled with consistency on both sides of the ball, starting with Charlie Brewer - who took the opportunity to transfer to the Utah Utes in the offseason. How will offensive coordinator Jeff Grimes turn that unit around, in an effort to take some pressure off of the defense in the process? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns and the Oklahoma Sooners have officially declared their intentions to leave the Big 12, paving the way for an application to the SEC. The timeline is unclear, but it seems like it will be sooner rather than later. What happens to the other schools and what do we think will be the impact for Texas? We also dive in on the wide receiver group, where Texas has a ton of talent but needs to find proven targets and weapons as Steve Sarkisian takes over for the Longhorns. Who do we expect to break out and be big contributors in 2021? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A bombshell dropped Wednesday thanks to reports of the Texas Longhorns and the Oklahoma Sooners are exploring options to leave the Big 12 and join the SEC in the relatively immediate future. What does this mean for the future of college football, for the Longhorns and for our long-time rivalries? We also welcome in Nick Harris of 247Sports to help us unpack the massive recruiting weekend from Chris Beard, after landing the top player in the transfer portal and a top player in the 2022 class. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
As we rapidly approach football season, three Texas Longhorns made their way to Dallas for Big 12 media days, Bijan Robinson, Keondre Coburn and new head coach Steve Sarkisian. What did they share with the media and what are our thoughts on the non-controversy of the Big 12's taunting rules? We also welcome in Micah Allen of Cowboys Ride for Free to help us preview the Oklahoma State Cowboys' for our 2021 season preview series. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We've reached one of the biggest weeks on the Texas Longhorns' 2021 schedule, the Red River Showdown against the Oklahoma Sooners, who are easily one of the top teams in college football heading into the season. We dive in on how defensive coordinator Alex Grinch has turned around what was once one of the worst units in the country, as well as what are fair expectations for both the team and Heisman candidate Spencer Rattler. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
There are many questions offensively for the Texas Longhorns, but the future of the running back position is not one of them. Texas brings back not one, but two legitimate No. 1 options in the backfield - Bijan Robinson and Roschon Johnson - giving them a significant advantage at the position. The days of 300-carry back are gone, so what do we expect from the Longhorn running backs when they take the field this fall? We also take a look at where Texas players landed in the MLB Draft and Longhorns in international competition as we Down the Forty. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Our journey through the Texas Longhorns' 2022 reaches the second week of conference play, so we welcome in Melissa Triebwasser of Frogs O' War to help us dive in on the TCU Horned Frogs. TCU will have a new man calling the plays, with Dough Meachem taking over full-time for Sonny Cumbie - who is back in Lubbock to call the plays for the Texas Tech Red Raiders. He inherits a team that is fully loaded at the offensive skill positions, but has questions at the offensive line - so what do we expect from his unit? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
For the first time in three seasons, the Texas Longhorns have a quarterback battle on their hands as junior Casey Thompson and redshirt freshman Hudson Card compete to see who will be the signal-caller for Texas in the 2021 season. What do we expect out of the battle and what do we expect the offense to look like with a new QB and a new playcaller. The Longhorns also had a week of big recruiting news, some good and some surprising, so we catch up with the latest commitments before we Down the Forty. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Our journey through the Texas Longhorns' 2022 schedule has reached conference play, so we get to spend time with one of our favorites - Albie Shore of the Tortillas and Takes podcast to help us preview the Texas Tech Red Raiders. Head coach Matt Wells had his second season shortened due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but he still managed to improve his win total by one, so what are the expectations going into his second full season? We also dive into what Tech will look like with an offense that has a ton of experience but needs to break in a new quarterback and what a fair set of expectations are for 2022. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns fought their way to the elimination game of the College World Series bracket but were unable to get one last victory, falling to the Mississippi State Bulldogs in the Group 2 final. In spite of the ending, the Longhorns had an incredible run in Omaha to cap off a season to remember. We look back at what they accomplished and how it sets them up for success next season. We also dive in on a big weekend of awards - as well as one big football commitment in the 2022 class as we Down the Forty. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We continue our march through the Texas Longhorns' 2022 schedule, this week previewing another former Southwest Conference opponent - the Rice Owls. Last season was not ideal for anyone but in spite of having more than half of their games canceled, the Owls showed progress under second-year head coach Mike Bloomgren. They bring back a ton of production from last year's team, in addition to adding former Nebraska Cornhusker quarterback Luke McCaffrey to their talented core. What will the season look like for Rice and how will they try to incorporate a new quarterback into the offense? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns didn't open the College World Series as they would have hoped, struggling from the plate and managing to put just one run across and striking out 21 times in their opener against the Mississippi State Bulldogs. What did we learn about Texas in the loss and how can they fix it as they head into an elimination game against the Tennessee Volunteers? Texas also hosted yet another big weekend of official visitors, with several high-priority targets making their way to the Forty Acres. What does Texas need to do in this class to build positive recruiting momentum for 2022 and beyond? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We continue our march through the Texas Longhorns' 2021 schedule, previewing each week with those that know them the best. Week 2 of the schedule means that Texas is set to reignite its rivalry with former SWC foe Arkansas Razorbacks In his first full year at the helm, head coach Sam Pittman will have to break in a new quarterback but has the advantage of returning 2020's leading rusher and pass catcher. What are the expectations for him and the Razorbacks in 2021? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
After sweeping the South Florida Bulls, the Texas Longhorns are making trip No. 37 to Omaha for the college world series. How did they get it done and how can they carry it forward to the CWS this weekend? We also take a look at the first of two massive recruiting weekends for the Longhorns, who hosted priority 2022 targets and got to make a good first impression on some elite 2023 talents. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns are hosting their first official visits in more than a year, with the new coaching staff working to sell the top players in the country on making their pledge to the Longhorns. Texas hosted key targets the first weekend available and is set up to host both 2022 and 2023 high-priorities this coming weekend. To gain some insight into what the coaching staff will sell and what this class should shake out to be, we welcome our friend Mike Roach of Horns247 to help us deep dive on recruiting. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns sailed through the Austin Regional, outscoring opponents 33-5 over the weekend to set up a Super Regional Matchup against the South Florida Bulls. What did we learn about the Longhorns in the opening round of the tournament and what can they carry through to the matchup against the Bulls? It's also that time of the year again, as we prepare for the 2021 season by previewing each of Texas' opponents week-by-week. We kick off with the Louisiana Ragin Cajuns, who are hoping to pull off another upset of a Big 12 team. What makes them, and head coach Billy Napier, special and how will they reload for 2021? We also dive in on all of the other action on campus, as we Down the Forty. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns secured a No. 2 seed in the NCAA Baseball tournament, putting themselves in position to play at home until it's time to head to Omaha for the College World Series. How does the bracket line up for Texas and can they make it back to Omaha? Texas also managed to bring home its third National Championship of the year, thanks to the No. 1 rowing team, while the new members of the Longhorns athletic program arrived on campus. We also dive in on all of the other action on campus, as we Down the Forty. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns won a national championship and a conference championship over the weekend, ensuring that the tower will be lit Burnt Orange on many occasions moving forward. The women's tennis team relied on its young talent to claim the program's third national championship and the school's second of the year, while the baseball team needed a little help from the Kansas State Wildcats to bring their title home. The softball team is heading to Stillwater for an NCAA Super Regional, while both the men's and women's golf teams have a shot at adding to the schoo's annual championship number. We also dive in on all of the other action on campus, as we Down the Forty. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns secured three conference championships over the weekend, bringing their total for the 2020-2021 school year to 12. The men's and women's track and field teams both secured the outdoor conference championships, giving them the indoor and outdoor crowns. Not to be outdone, rowing swept all of the events in the conference championship, the sixth-consecutive for Texas. Then, we take some time to break down the conference championship scenarios for Texas as they head into the final weekend of the regular season, We also dive in on all of the other action on campus, as we Down the Forty. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns bounced back from their first series loss of the season to the Texas Tech Red Raiders by taking a series win over the No. 3 TCU Horned Frogs, adding another point of emphasis on an already impressive resume. Texas needs a little help in the Big 12 Championship race but has a shot at claiming a conference title when it's all said and done. We also dive in on all of the other action on campus, as we Down the Forty. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns had five players selected in the 2021 NFL Draft, the most players selected from the University of Texas in six years and tied for the most in the conferece. Where did the players land and what, if anything, does it mean for Texas football moving forward? The baseball team dealt with health issues and a rain delay en route to its first series loss of the season. We also dive in on all of the other action on campus, as we Down the Forty. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns football team capped off spring practice with the annual Orange-White game, giving fans their first look at the team under new head coach Steve Sarkisian. What did we see from the game, what questions do we still have and what will we be watching heading into fall camp? We also take a look at the three new players that will join the Longhorns when they open camp in the fall. We also dive in on all of the other action on campus, as we Down the Forty. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns basketball team got a ton of good news last week, with Andrew Jones and Jase Febres announcing their returns, alongside three big pickups from the transfer portal Chris Beard and his newly-announced staff are striking early, but can they capitalize on the talent? We also dive in on all of the other action on campus, as we Down the Forty. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns are just past the midway-point of the regular season and celebrated by sweeping the Kansas State Wildcats thanks to some overwhelming offense and a few great outings from the starting pitchers. How do we grade the performance in the first half of the season and what does it mean for the remainder of the year? We also dive in on our reactions from Texas' first spring practice under the new coaching staff and break down what storylines we are watching over the next few weeks. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns have been relatively quiet on the recruiting trail, but things may start to heat up again as they prepare for official visits in the coming months. Invites have gone out and groups are being finalized for the first set of official visits on campus since the COVID-19 pandemic caused the NCAA to impose a dead period for visits. To dive in on what the new staff has to sell, as well as what the strategy is moving forward, we welcome in Mike Roach of Horns247 to help us gain some insight. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns got a new basketball coach, former Texas Tech Red Raiders head coach Chris Beard in what appeared to be a whirlwind hiring on April 1. What can Beard do to build Texas from where it's at now and what help does he need to find immediately? On the women's side, the tournament run ended in a disappointing way, but we unpack why this season was far from a disappointment. We also dive in on a successful weekend from the rest of the campus and we Down the Forty. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
After questions arose about his future with the Texas Longhorns, Shaka Smart made a preemptive move and accepted the head coaching position with the Marquette Golden Eagles as their head basketball coach. What is the immediate fallout, both with the team and on the recruiting trail? We unpack the recruiting impact with the help of Nick Harris of 247Sports, who has the latest on what to expect from the 2021 class. On the ladies' side, the Longhorns are headed to the Elite 8 after limiting the nation's top offense en route to an upset win over the Maryland Terrapins. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns were dealt another tough loss in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament, falling to the Abeline Christian Wildcats in an ugly and heart-breaking fashion. Looking forward, what does Texas do with an uncertain future for head coach Shaka Smart as the roster prepares to turn over. On the gridiron, Texas opens its first spring under head coach Steve Sarkisian. We preview our favorite storylines and what we're watching. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fresh from spending time surprising young athletes from Southeast Little League in Houston, Texas Longhorns legend Cat Osterman sat down with us to discuss her work with the Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation, her Olympic prep and what's next. You can see Cat surprise the Southeast Little League players via her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CMkE4ABDSpe/ Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
After winning their first Big 12 tournament, the Texas Longhorns men's basketball team is heading to the NCAA Tournament in the hopes of making a deep run. How did Texas arrive at that place and how does the tournament shape up for them? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
After nearly a year of work, the research into the origins of The Eyes of Texas has been made public. The report details the history of the song, its roots and its journey to becoming the song of the Texas Longhorns. What does this information do to color the conversation around how Texas fans can move forward together? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns had yet another massive week on the recruiting trail, picking up commitments from 2022 safety Bryan Allen Jr. and 2023 running back Reuben Owens, giving them their first commitment for the next recruiting cycle. What do these two highly-coveted players do for their respective recruiting classes? We also take a look at a 1-1 week on the hardwood before catching you up on a busy weekend for nearly every sport on the Forty Acres. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns had a less-than-stellar weekend on the men's athletic front, with the basketball team blowing a 19-point lead and the baseball team failing to get off of the ground. What caused these two big disappointments and what can Texas do moving forward? It wasn't all bad, as the football team received a commitment from top 40 wide receiver Evan Stewart, continuing the momentum on the 2022 recruiting trail. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns got not one, but two big commitments over the weekend as the 2022 class starts to build some momentum. First up was the pledge of five-star quarterback Maalik Murphy, who announced his pledge on his birthday. On the opposite side of the ball, rising linebacker Trevell Johnson gives Texas its first defensive commit under the new coaching staff. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns continued their slide over the weekend, falling to the Oklahoma State Cowboys in double overtime. The Longhorns could not find an answer on the offensive end and the bottom fell out of their shooting as the game went on. What can Shaka Smart and his coaching staff do to turn this around as the Longhorns head into the final stretch of their season? We also take time to review all of the non-basketball news from the weekend that was with some big action in tennis and in the pool. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns signed most of the class under former head coach Tom Herman, but with the coaching change came a new attempt to secure talent in the 2021 class. The Longhorns managed to keep the unsigned pieces and add a key defender to the group. We also take the opportunity to look back at the missed opportunities by Texas against the Baylor Bears on the hardwood. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns are finally back at full strength, just in time for their top-10 matchup against the No. 2 Baylor Bears. With key players, and the head coach, all returning from COVID protocols, what should we expect from the team after getting a full week of rest? We also take the opportunity to catch you up on all of the latest from the other sports competing on the Forty Acres. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns have a new coaching staff after Steve Sarkisian made the full announcement on Friday and the final hire over the weekend. The new staff seems to bring a good mix of skills that can hopefully help Texas finally get back on track. One of those ways is on the recruiting trail and so we reached out to Mike Roach to help give some insight into what this new staff brings to the table. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns had up-and-down weeks on both the men's and women's sides of the hardwood, turning in 1-1 performances, with both losses to the Texas Tech Red Raiders. It seemed both teams shared the same struggles, inconsistent play from the entire unit against a team that loves to beat Texas. It also appears that the football coaching staff is starting to coalesce, at least if you can believe the Twitter profiles of the new coaches. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
New Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian is still preparing for the national championship game with the Alabama Crimson Tide, while also filling out his new staff and making some key recruiting calls. So to help us dive in on the latest in the coaching search and its impact on the 2021 and 2022 recruiting cycles, we reached out to Mike Roach of Horns247 for help. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
New Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian is still preparing for the national championship game with the Alabama Crimson Tide, while also filling out his new staff and making some key recruiting calls. So to help us dive in on the latest in the coaching search and its impact on the 2021 and 2022 recruiting cycles, we reached out to Mike Roach of Horns247 for help. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It was one of the biggest news Saturdays in Texas Longhorns history, as the basketball team went into Lawrence, KS and came away with a 25-point victory over Bill Self and the Kansas Jayhawks. The Longhorns played one of their best games of the season, with five different players scoring in double-figures while dominating the second half of the contest. At the same time, Chris Del Conte made the long-rumored decision to part ways with Tom Herman before announcing Alabama Crimson Tide offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian would take over at the helm. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns went into the Alamo Bowl and came out with a 55-23 win over the Colorado Buffaloes in dominating fashion. Freshman running back Bijan Robinson was the star of the show once again, but sophomore quarterback Casey Thompson turned heads with his performance after replacing Sam Ehlinger who left the game with an injury. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns take on an old conference foe, the Colorado Buffaloes, in the Alamo Bowl. The Buffaloes are having a surprisingly-impressive season, especially with the upheaval in the offseason. To help us out, we reached out to our friends at Ralphie Report to give us some insight into the Buffaloes and the matchup. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns signed 18 of the 19 players committed on the December signing day, including five-star athlete Ja'Tavion Sanders. The Longhorns added key pieces, but still have some gaps to fill, so to get some insight, we reached out to Mike Roach of Horns247 to help us look at the close of 2021 and beyond. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The first opportunity for the Texas Longhorns to solidify the 2021 class is here as Texas received signatures from 18 of the 19 committed players for this recruiting cycle. What positions excite us the most and where does Texas still need to do work on the recruiting trail? We also take a look at the Longhorns' win over the Sam Houston State Bearkats before we take a look at the Longhorns in the NFL in the Burnt Orange Lenses. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Following the end of the regular season, athletic director Chris Del Conte finally commented publically on the status of Texas Longhorns head coach Tom Herman. Del Conte stated that Herman is the coach, so what does that actually mean in the short-term and the long-term? We also look at what the recent opt-outs mean for Texas in a potential bowl game. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns have a big weekend ahead of them on the hardwood as the basketball team's early-season showdown with the No. 2 Baylor Bears, the women's basketball team's showdown with the Tennessee Lady Volunteers, in addition to the football team's regular season finale against the Kansas Jayhawks. We take time to unpack them all, as well as take a look at the Longhorns in the NFL, all before discussing our streaming recommendations for the week. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns found success on the gridiron against the Kansas State Wildcasts, walking away with a 69-31 win to extend the win streak over their conference foe to four-consecutive games. Texas got it done primarily on the ground, thanks to a record-setting performance from freshman Bijan Robinson and sophomore counterpart Roschon Johnson. On the hardwood, both the men's and women's team played well, but came away with narrow losses. What does this mean for the rest of the season and how will both squads rebound with tough matchups on the horizon? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns are off to a hot start this basketball season and with a win over the North Carolina Tar Heels start the season 4-0, claiming the Maui Invitational Championship. How did Shaka Smart get off to such a quick start and what's different about this year? We also look ahead to the football team's matchup against the Kansas State Wildcats as the Longhorns deal with players opting out and COVID-19 uncertainty. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns saw their hopes for a berth in the Big 12 championship game end on Saturday with the loss to the Iowa State Cyclones. As they can no longer achieve that stated goal, Caden Sterns and Samuel Cosmi have both chosen to opt out. What does this mean for the rest of the season? On the hardwood, the Longhorns have fared better and are currently undefeated on both the men's and women's sides. We take a look at how both teams found success in their early games. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns begin their final stretch of the regular season with a Senior Night matchup against the Iowa State Cyclones. Both teams want to control their own path to the Big 12 Championship game, meaning this is a must-win for both teams. The Longhorns have to find a way to slow down running back Breece Hall, one of the most productive backs in the nation, while keeping Brock Purdy in check. How do the Longhorns stack up against the Cyclones? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns were in need of some good news on the recruiting trail, so when it finally came we had to reach out to our friend Mike Roach of Horns247. Mike gives us insight into the commitment of Terrence Cooks and Byron Murphy, as well as what is next for Texas on the recruiting trail Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It's a jam-packed show as we take advantage of the Texas Longhorns' bye week on the football field to bring you not only a women's basketball preview, but also an interview with #trUTh21 punter Isaac Pearson. We welcome the newest member of the Burnt Orange Nation team, Alex Gomez, to help give some insight into new head coach Vic Schaefer and what the Longhorns will look like with a new coach. We then sit down with Isaac Pearson to gain some insight into the ProKick experience, what it's like to be recruited and what's he's looking forward to about coming to Austin. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
With the football team on a bye and basketball season a few short weeks away, we took the opportunity to do a deep dive on the 2020-21 Texas Longhorns basketball team. The Longhorns are one of the most experienced teams in the conference and once again have high expectations heading into the season, with head coach Shaka Smart entering a year where he must find success. What can we expect from the Longhorns and who will be the contributors when its all said and done? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It wasn't pretty, but the Texas Longhorns managed to hold off the West Virginia Mountaineers for a 17-13 win to head into the bye week riding a three-game win streak. For Texas, the win means their hopes for a berth in the Big 12 Championship game are still alive, in spite of needing help from others. So how did Texas manage to get it done with the offensive struggles? And how did the defense fully turn the corner? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Lifetime Longhorn Sam Acho took some time out of his busy schedule to join us for a special episode of The Longhorn Republic. Sam played for the Texas Longhorns from 2007-2010 and was a key contributor to the 2009 Big 12 Championship team. Following his time at Texas, was drafted in the fourth round of the NFL Draft by the Arizona Cardinals and has played for four teams in his career. Sam joins us to discuss the current Texas team, as well as his new book, Let the World See You: How to Be Real in a World Full of Fakes. You can find the book on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and SamAchoBook.com Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns continue their march out of the middle of the Big 12 conference with a tough home tilt against the West Virginia Mountaineers. Unlike the normal case in the Big 12, Texas will once again face one of the top defenses in the country as the Mountaineers come to Austin. So what does Texas need to do to extend its streak to three games? What should the offense be wary about and what should the defense be prepared for? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns managed to do something they haven't done since 2014, go into Stillwater and come out with a win over the Oklahoma State Cowboys. Texas managed to get it done on defense, relying on the defensive line and a career day from Joseph Ossai. Texas created havoc in the backfield, resulting in turnovers and giving Texas a chance to win in spite of some offensive struggles. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns are trying to climb out of the middle of the Big 12 and that trek continues on Saturday as they head to Stillwater to take on the No. 6 Oklahoma State Cowboys. The Cowboys, at least so far in 2020, bring one of the top defenses in the conference to the matchup, as Texas still tries to figure out what they're going to do on offense. Defensively, Texas has come up with a few stops, but hasn't really capitalized on all of the opportunities, which they will need to do on Saturday. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns did what you're supposed to against an overmatched team and came away with a win over the Baylor Bears. That being said, there's still a lot left to be improved by the Longhorns as they continue to face a lose and you're out situation in the Big 12. So what did Texas do to improve week-to-week and what do they need to fix moving forward? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns got a much-needed week off to mend from injuries and to get things corrected following back-to-back losses. Now with a season on the line, they welcome in the Baylor Bears, a team Texas beat in four of their last meetings. What should Texas have corrected in the off week and what are we looking for in the matchup? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns went into the bye week with several players on the mend and a few more with fresh injuries. As they head into their next three-game stretch, who is coming back and what will they bring to the field when they return? We also take the time to check in on all the other sports that have started competition in the last few weeks. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We're four games into the Texas Longhorns' season and things are not trending in the right direction. Heading into a bye following back-to-back losses with key players on the mend, Texas has to figure out what ails it on both sides of the ball in order to keep this season from descending into disaster to a greater extent. So what do we expect from the Longhorns for the final six games of the season? How does it all shake out? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns did something that has become somewhat of a routine as of late, they went into the Cotton Bowl to square off against the Oklahoma Sooners and were unable to capitalize on enough openings to come away with a win. Whether offensively or defensively, Texas missed chances to win the game both in overtime and in regulation, dropping their record on the season to just 2-2 overall, 1-2 in conference play. What happened against the Sooners and where do they go from here? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
There's a lot hanging on the rivalry game as the Texas Longhorns travel to Dallas to take on the rival Oklahoma Sooners. Texas is coming off yet another embarrassing loss at the hands of the TCU Horned Frogs, while Oklahoma looks to avoid a 0-3 start that will essentially guarantee a finish near the bottom of the conference. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns couldn't get out of their own way on Saturday against the TCU Horned Frogs, coming away with a loss in the third of four matchups during Tom Herman's tenure in Austin. Offensively, Texas couldn't find a rhythm nor capitalize on multiple defensive stops, while the defense allowed TCU to regularly get ahead of the chains and string together long drives. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns have won just two games over the TCU Horned Frogs since they joined the conference in 2012, so regardless of where the game happens it's always a scary matchup. TCU is coming off of a close loss at the hands of the Iowa State Cyclones and is hoping to avoid a 0-2 start to conference play. What does Texas need to do in order avoid the loss in just their second conference game? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns went into Lubbock and got a massive scare, but managed to come out with a win over the Texas Tech Red Raiders. It featured a comeback for the ages and an all-time performance from the quarterback Sam Ehlinger. How did they end up down 15 points with just three minutes left on the clock? How did they manage to pull off the comeback? And what, if anything, does it mean for the future? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns head to Lubbock, TX for their first conference matchup of the year against the Texas Tech Red Raiders. Texas is coming off of its most-successful opener under Tom Herman, while the Red Raiders struggled to put away the Houston Baptist Huskies. What, if anything, do those opening-week matchups tell us about these teams and what should we expect from the squads when they kick off on Saturday? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns got a week off, so we took the opportunity to catch up on the latest happenings with both the 2021 and 2022 class with Nick Harris of Horns247. We get some insight into the Jaylon Gilbeau commitment, as well as priority target Andrew Mukuba's pending decision. We also dive into the injury update for this week and take a dive into the depth chart heading into the matchup against the Texas Tech Red Raiders. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Texas Longhorns head coach Tom Herman says you get a better picture of what your team is after getting on the field against a team in different-colored jerseys. After a massive win over the UTEP Miners, we think we have a better picture of what Texas can and should look like moving forward. What are the storylines we want to keep an eye on that could determine Texas' outcomes for the 2020 season? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns took the field Saturday and turned in the most-successful debut under Tom Herman. Both team and individual highs were set, giving teams and players alike a look at what Mike Yurcich brings to the table at Texas. Sam Ehlinger set several personal-bests and ten different receivers brought in catches, while Texas shared the wealth on the ground. What did we see from the team that we liked and what are we curious about as the team moves forward? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We will have Texas Longhorns football on Saturday, so that means we have our first preview episode of the 2020 season. The Longhorns welcome in the UTEP Miners to DKR, who already have one game under their belt. UTEP needed to put together a comeback to come away with a win over Stephen F. Austin in Week 1. What do we want to see from the Longhorns in their first game since December? What are our expectations for the team in 2020? And what are our first Podstradamus predictions of the year? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It's the first game week for the Texas Longhorns, so Tom Herman held his weekly presser and released their first depth chart of the season. There are some surprises on the offensive side of the ball, while the defense looks to be in a position to improve from a year ago. What questions are answered and what questions emerge from the depth chart? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns spend fall camp installing a new defense, switching their front in the hopes to create a greater pass rush. So what are the expectations for the front four? What do we hope to see from a talented, yet unexperienced linebacker group? And can the defensive backfield once again be the true strength of the defense? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
With the change to the schedule, the Texas Longhorns get an extra week to prepare for their matchup against the UTEP Miners. Head coach Tom Herman called it a Week 0 for them, giving them opportunities to refine the new systems even more before taking the field for the first time. Texas also added not one, but two graduate transfers to rooms that needed some depth and experience, with Gabriel Watson joining the running backs and Brenden Schooler joining the wide receivers. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We are a few short weeks away from the Texas Longhorns kicking off against the UTEP Miners, so after 12 weeks of previewing every other team we begin our two-week look at the 2020 Longhorns. Few questions arise at quarterback with Sam Ehlinger going into his final season, but who will be the other offensive complements to the captain? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns capped off week two of practice with a scrimmage Saturday, but there are still questions about several different position groups, most notably at wide receiver, offensive line and linebacker. What do we hope to see as the Longhorns as they enter into the second half of fall camp and who do we anticipate separating themselves at key positions? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We come to what used to be the final opponent on the Texas Longhorns schedule, the Oklahoma State Cowboys. The 2020 schedule was shuffled, so now this mid-season matchup has the power to define what the Big 12 looks like in 2020. The Cowboys return three dynamic playmakers and nine of their 10 top defensive performers from a year ago, so what are the expectations in Stillwater? For some help, we reached out to Phillip Slavin (@oktxarpoke) of Cowboys Ride for Free (@CowboysRFF) and the Ten12 Podcast (@Ten12Podcast) to give us some insight. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
With the Texas Longhorns gaining the commitment of the top player in the 2022 class, Quinn Ewers, we had to have our friend Mike Roach on to discuss. During the interview, the news of Jalen Milroe flipping to Alabama broke, so we got live reacting from Roach as well. We also take some time to discuss the first week of fall camp, try to gain some insight into Tom Herman’s post-scrimmage press conference and break down what questions we still have. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Big 12 announced its intentions to play football in 2020, meaning that the Texas Longhorns have a new schedule for the 2020 season. Texas opens the season with UTEP on September 12 before starting conference play against the Texas Tech Red Raiders. Because we're having a season, the season previews continue, so we bring on Levi Stevenson of Wide Right and Natty Light to help us preview the Iowa State Cyclones. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In spite of the continued confusion around the future of college football, the Texas Longhorns are officially practicing. The Longhorns are implementing new looks on both sides of the ball, so what do we want to see from both sides of the ball in the next few weeks? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns got their first commitment of the 2022 class with the addition of big wide receiver Paizon Wilson, while the Big 12 finally made a decision on what the 2020 football schedule would be. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We continue out work through the Texas Longhorns schedule and reach the late-season matchup with the TCU Horned Frogs. We welcome in Melissa Triebwasser (@TheCoachMelissa) of Frogs of Frogs O' War (@FrogsOWar) to help us with our preview. We start by discussing Monday's controversy with long-time coach Gary Patterson, before moving onto quarterback Max Duggan, five-star running back Zach Evans and more. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Our march through the Texas Longhorns 2020 schedule reaches the final four games and we kick off the final third of the season previewing the Kansas Jayhawks. They enter into the second year of the Les Miles era and have to break in a new quarterback following Carter Stanley's graduation. So who does KU turn to in 2020 and what will the offense look like? To help answer those questions, we reached out to Andy Mitts of RockChalkPod to give us some insight. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We continue our trek through the Texas Longhorns’ schedule and preview the Baylor Bears, who have a new head coach for 2020 in former LSU Tigers defensive coordinator Dave Aranda. Charlie Brewer is back to helm the offense, but may need some help on both sides of the ball. To help give some insight on the Bears, we welcome in Kendall Kaut (@kendallkaut) of Our Daily Bears (@OurDailyBears) to give some insight into Baylor football. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
There was big recruiting news that did not go the Texas Longhorns way, so we brought on Mike Roach to help us unpack what happened and where Texas goes from here. We also talk about Texas' placement on the Big 12 preseason polls, Sam Ehlinger leading the way on the preseason All-Conference team and what we expect from the watch list players this season. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We continue our march through the Texas Longhorns' 2020 schedule and preview the Texas Tech Red Raiders with the help of Albie Shore (@Mr_AlbieShore) of The Air Raid Podcast and Viva The Matadors. What do we expect in year two of the Matt Wells era and will Alan Bowman stay healthy for a full year? Will Bowman even be the starter for Tech when football happens? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On Monday, the University of Texas announced several changes that are coming to campus, part of addressing the students and student-athlete requests from June. Building names will be changed, art will be added to the campus and even the name of the field will be changed to honor two Texas Longhorns legends. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
There is still some uncertainty about the college football season, but we are continuing our march through the Texas Longhorns schedule, taking a dive in on the West Virginia Mountaineers. There is some uncertainty around the defensive coordinator, but WVU has an opportunity to improve on its 5-7 record from a season ago. To help us dive deep on the Mountaineers, we welcome in Andy Facemire (@StatsBoyAndi) of The Smoking Musket (@SmokingMusket) to give us some insight into West Virginia. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
With the student athlete's requests still pending with the school administration, Texas Longhorns linebacker DeMarvion Overshown announced via Twitter that if progress is not made he will sit out for his junior season. With the linebacker room already thin, what does the potential absence mean for the Longhorns defensively and who will step in to fill the void. We also discuss new 2021 commit Jamier Johnson, the basketball non-conference schedule and changes coming to the volleyball gameday experience. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We're getting deeper into the season preview and its time for the Texas Longhorns to take on the Oklahoma Sooners. The Longhorns' biggest rival is once again breaking in a new, talented quarterback in Spencer Rattler. Lincoln Riley has managed to adjust the offense yearly with the new talent at quarterback, so what will it look like with Rattler? Will the defense continue to improve in the same way it did in 2019? To gain some insight into the Sooners, we welcome in Kamiar Mehrabian (@KMehrabianCCM) of Crimson and Cream Machine to help us preview the Sooners. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
With the news that nickleback Anthony Cook is no longer a Texas Longhorn, we take a look at what this means for the secondary moving forward. What does presumed starter Chris Adimora bring to the table and who else will step up to take on the work in the secondary. We also take a look at some of the highly-ranked recruits from the 2018 and 2019 class that have not panned out on the Forty Acres. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We continue our march through the Texas Longhorns 2020 schedule and start conference games by previewing the Kansas State Wildcats. The first year of the Chris Klieman era would be considered a success, but what can we expect in Year 2? To gain some insight, we welcome in JT VanGilder (@JTArkman) of Bring on the Cats (@BringOnTheCats) to help us preview the Wildcats. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns got two big commitments from safety JD Coffey and cornerback Ishmael Ibraheem, securing two of the top players in the state and pushing their recruiting class back in to the Top 10 once again. To give us some insight into what the commitments mean to the 2021 class and what Texas fans should be watching moving forward we welcome in Mike Roach of 247Sports. You can follow Mike on Twitter at @MikeRoach247 and over at 247Sports.com Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
As we optimistically look toward football season, we continue our march through the Texas Longhorns' 2020 schedule, previewing the Week 3 matchup against the UTEP Miners. UTEP has struggled under its new head coach, managing just two wins in the last two seasons. They have experience returning on offense, but must replace the top three tacklers from a season ago defensively. So what will the Miners look like as they come to Austin? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On Friday, several Texas Longhorns from multiple sports posted in unison a list of requests of the university, with the aim of making changes on campus and in the athletic programs. Renaming buildings and structures, highlighting different aspects of the university's history - both positive and negative, allocating resources to social programs and outreach, as well as the potential change of the school song. As two Texas graduates, we take some time to unpack our feelings on the potential changes and discuss what we think the potential changes coming to the university. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Our look into the 2020 Texas Longhorns schedule continues as we take a look at the big non-conference matchup, as the Longhorns take on the LSU Tigers on the road. LSU is replacing 14 starters, including Heisman winner Joe Burrow and needs to rebuild on both sides of the ball. We welcome in Zachary Junda of And the Valley Shook to give us some insight into how LSU is going to fill the gaps. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
With Texas Longhorns football on the horizon, we bring the Mount Rushmore episodes to a close with eight complete mountain ranges of Texas History. We discuss the greats in on the track, in the pool, on the greens and on the court. We go back into the Texas history books to decide who should represent Texas in four of its most-storied programs. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We are 95 days away from the Texas Longhorns' kickoff against the USF Bulls, which means it's time to start working through the schedule to preview every team on Texas' schedule. To start, we reached out to Nathan Bond, Managing Editor at The Daily Stampede to give us some insight into the Bulls. USF and Texas are in a similar situation, both schools had a major coaching upheaval at the end of 2019 and missed out on the crucial acclamation period of spring football. How will the Bulls make the transition to a new coaching staff and what should we expect to see on September 5. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
ESPN has dominated Sunday nights through the summer with captivating content and now the subject has a Texas Longhorns connection. Lance Armstrong is the subject of a two-part series exploring his rise and eventual fall from the pinnacle of the cycling world. To get some greater insight, we welcome in cycling aficionado and friend of the show BitterWhiteGuy to give some insights on the Austin cyclist, as well as look back at some 2019-20 basketball. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The optimism that football will happen in the fall continues to grow, so we decided to make some bold predictions about the Texas Longhorns 2020 season. Which offensive players will have big years and what will the defense look like with a new coaching staff? We also take a look at the two new additions to the #trUTh2021 class and what they mean for the future of this recruiting class. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns are one of the current big names in college volleyball, but who are the players that helped them achieve that status? We take a look at the last 40 years of history to find the biggest names in program history. As usual, the first few names are easy, but how do we choose between so many players with such big impacts? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Some are showing optimism around the 2020 football season, so we decided to briefly join them and take a look at what Texas Longhorns are set up for a breakout season if there is college football this year. We already know names like Sam Ehlinger, Keaontay Ingram, Roschon Johnson and Caden Sterns, so who are the players that may have a big jump to help the Longhorns achieve their goals? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns baseball program has a long and storied history, boasting more players and coaches in the hall than any other school. So how do you narrow down the emblematic figures in the century-long history of the program? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns grabbed three big pieces in the last two weeks, one from the 2020 class that was recently connected to the Baylor Bears. The two from the #trUTh21 class try to reignite the momentum in the 2021 group after going nearly eight months without a commitment. We bring on our friend Mike Roach of Horns247 to give some insight into what went down and what's next for Texas. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns softball team is one of the newest programs on campus, but that does not mean it does not have legends that built the foundation of the program. We take a look at the names that have built the program over the last two decades and determine who tells the story of Texas softball for those that will come later. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns got some great news this week, as five-star power forward Greg Brown, III chose to play for the Longhorns next season rather than take a six-figure development deal from the NBA's G-League. Three Longhorns also heard their names called as a part of the 2020 NFL Draft. Brandon Jones is heading to the Miami Dolphins, Devin Duvernay landed with the Baltimore Ravens and Collin Johnson will take his talents to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We continue deciding who among the Texas Longhorns is emblematic sport-by-sport and we land on women's basketball. There are three legendary names that make it easy, but who should take up the fourth spot? Who contributed to the sport on the Forty Acres in a big enough way to be named alongside one of the greatest coaches in women's basketball history Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
One of the things that makes college sports so much fun are rivalries. Games like the Red River Showdown, where Texas Longhorns squaring off against the Oklahoma Sooners at the Cotton Bowl speak to whaat is incredible about college sports. But what about those games that don't have a name but feature two teams that absolutely cannot get along! We break down what we consider our informal rivals, those teams that we just love to hate. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We keep our Mount Rushmore series going, breaking down who we think are the four most influential figures in Texas Longhorns' men's basketball history. Some recent names, some names from the early days of the program and several NBA champions make up the conversation. We also take a look at what football head coach Tom Herman had to say about the staffing changes, as well as what the new spring roster tells us about incoming players and position changes. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
As we wrap our series on Longhorn Gaming, we take a look at one of the newest competitions in the Texas Longhorns' eSports offering Brawl Stars. The team made waves a year ago, winning a championship as a bit of an underdog, bringing home $2,000 in scholarship money in the process. So what does life as a professional gamer look like, while managing life as a full-time student? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Inspired by our conversation last week, we decided to go sport-by-sport and decide who would be on the Texas Longhorns Mount Rushmore, starting with the football program. With a list of all-time greats to pick from, Kyle and Gerald create two distinct monuments they feel can tell the story of Texas football. We also discuss the hiring of Vic Schaefer to replace Karen Aston with the women's basketball program and the news that Denzel Okafor has removed his name from the transfer portal. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Many are fans of the Texas Longhorns, but Mike Murphy turned his passion into a business as he launched Last Stand Hats. A former Texas student and Austin resident, the company has made connections with former players to build a brand and a reputation among Texas fans. After our interview with Mike, we run through the biggest news of the week, including the Big 12's new regulations for COVID-19 responses to spring workouts. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We continue our look at Longhorn Gaming by taking a deep dive into the League of Legends team. This eSports team represented the Texas Longhorns in the collegiate championship in 2019, winning $56,000 in the process. We also get a primer on what exactly League of Legends is, what the ins and outs of the game is and how Texas stacks up against the rest of the nation. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
With the world reeling from COVID-19, the NCAA declared a dead period for recruiting lasting for at least one month. So what does the shut down mean for the Texas Longhorns and NCAA recruiting as a whole? How are coaches staying connected to recruits and what does the sliding timeline mean for 2021? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We bring our 2019 Texas Longhorns football retrospective to a close by talking about the special teams. What made Cameron Dicker, Ryan Bujcevski and Chris Naggar so special? Why did the return units struggle so mightily? And what do we hope for a potential 2020 season? Then we highlight a program on campus you may not have heard of, Longhorn Gaming. Texas boasts one of the top eSports programs in the country. So with sports taking a hiatus, we thought we'd try something new. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The threat of a greater outbreak of the COVID-19 virus led the NCAA to shut down the winter and spring sports, ending athletics for the 2019-2020 school year. The NCAA Tournament, the College World Series and the Women's College World Series are perhaps the most-notable, 13 different scholarship programs at the University of Texas saw their seasons abruptly end. What does that mean for the Texas Longhorns who had not completed their competition? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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After surging late in conference play, the Texas Longhorns closed out the regular season with a bit of a whimper, falling to the Oklahoma State Cowboys at home. The loss sets up a win and you're in game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the Big 12 tournament this week. What do we expect from Texas when they tip against the Red Raiders? On the diamond, the Longhorns came away with their third weekend sweep of the season after topping the Cal State Fullerton Titans at home. After a disappointing season a year ago, it seems like the pitching and the hitting are on the same page, giving Texas the opportunity to put together winning performances. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
After looking like the season was all-but over, a heavily-injured Texas Longhorns basketball team managed to put themselves right back into the NCAA Tournament discussion. Head coach Shaka Smart appears to have the team energized and playing at a high level, in spite of losing four players due to injury. And now, with two games on the schedule, Texas has the opportunity to play for the No. 3 spot in the conference. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We continue through our retrospective on the 2019 defense and land on the linebackers. There were many bright spots for the unit, but injuries and inconsistent play kept the unit from being the standard bearer it was in the past. What caused the struggles and who does Texas look to moving forward to make plays? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thanks to some late-game heroics, the Texas Longhorns baseball team still sits undefeated this season, starting the season 8-0. Two stellar pitching performances started the weekend, but the cap was a two-run home run from Cam Williams in extras. How has Texas seemingly turned it around after their struggles last season and what will it take to maintain the momentum? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Our look back through the 2019 Texas Longhorns football team has reached the defensive line, where we take a look at a unit doesn't show up on the stat sheet. From captain Malcolm Roach, to young talented players on the inside, the defensive line made some impact in 2019, but with a fresh look schematically they could be poised for a big step up under the new defensive regime, Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns baseball team came out hot against the Rice Owls, securing their first season-opening sweep since the 2009 season. Both the young bats and experienced arms were alive over the weekend as the Longhorns took care of business against against the Owls. On the gridiron, notable players will be moving positions for the spring, as Jordan Whittington moves to receiver, Malcolm Epps moves inside to tight end, with perhaps the biggest move coming on defense as safety DeMarvion Overshown moves down to linebacker. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns baseball season is upon us, so we took the opportunity to give you a rundown of what to expect from 2020. After some big wins early, the 2019 campaign ended in disappointing fashion, with Texas missing out on the Big 12 tournament. Injuries and inconsistency plagued the Longhorns last year, so what will it take for David Pierce to get this group back on track? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
After a tough season, the Texas Longhorns needed to replace seven of their 10 coaches and have finally completed that job with the hiring of Mark Hagen as the team' second defensive line coach. Head coach Tom Herman hopes this is the group of coaches to get the job done, but can they maximize the talent to see a better result in 2020? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns snagged two of their remaining targets, defensive end Alfred Collins and athlete Kelvontay Dixon, a strong enough finish to push the #cloUT2020 to No. 9 overall. The class gives Tom Herman his third-consecutive top-10 class, in spite of the turnover on the coaching staff. Collins and Dixon join a group that already boasts the top running back in the country, two of the top quarterbacks, as well as three of the top 10 players in the state. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Heading into National Signing Day, the Texas Longhorns are just outside of 247Sports' top 10, but have several players outstanding on their board that could help them make the jump. Two top-tier defensive linemen, a desperately-needed cornerback and an explosive athlete are the chief targets for Texas, but what are their chances of landing a difference-maker as the 2020 class comes to a close? To give some insight, we reached out to Mike Roach of Horns247 to help us get a sense of the Longhorns' chances as the class winds to a close. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
As we look back at the 2019 season, looking at the Texas Longhorns offensive line needs additional insight, so we reached out to former Texas offensive tackle Donald Hawkins to help give some insight. He breaks down the players he kept his eye on, consistency across the offensive line unit and even gives a look to the future for the Longhorns' offensive line. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns' struggles on the hardwood continued, at least for the men, as their losing streak extended to three games after falling to the LSU Tigers during the Big 12/SEC Challenge. The Longhorns' look to be headed for another lost season, as they currently sit two games below .500 and will likely be underdogs for the rest of the season. On the women's side, Texas is flying high on a four-game win streak after a come-from-behind victory over the Oklahoma State Cowgirls. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns found some success on the ground this season, but the production in the ground game could not be called consistent. With injuries leaving Keaontay Ingram as the only healthy, proven running back, quarterback Roschon Johnson stepped into the role and was able to make big contributions. But what are the other stories from the ground game and how does that spin forward to a 2020 season where the running back room should be more stable? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns' coaching search is winding down as Texas has officially landed its new special teams and tight ends coach in former Texas player Jay Boulware and linebackers coach Coleman Hutzler. Both bring a ton of experience at their respective positions, so what are expectations for the two. While on the hardwood, the basketball team struggled in back-to-back games as fans call for a change and coaches search for answers. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
With the college football season officially in the rearview mirror, it's time to take a step back and look at the season that was. The Texas Longhorns may not have had the season fans expected, but the Longhorns managed to put up several solid performances in the passing game. Sam Ehlinger continues to put his name among the top quarterbacks in school history, while Devin Duvernay had one of the greatest receiving seasons in school history. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
New week, new coaching updates as the Texas Longhorns have found their newest position coaches, as Jay Valai takes over as the cornerbacks coach and Andre Coleman loses the interim tag to take over as the wide receivers coach. What are the expectations for the two skill position coaches? We also take a moment to discuss an up-and-down week from the Texas basketball team, after struggling against the Oklahoma Sooners, but taking care of business against the Kansas State Wildcats. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The coaching situation for the Texas Longhorns football team continues to change as interviews take place with the new coordinators. Reports came out Wednesday that interim defensive coordinator and safeties coach Craig Naivar is moving on, while defensive line coach Oscar Giles would remain for the staff. That means that at least one coaching spot is filled with three left to go for new defensive coordinator Chris Ash. On the offensive side, new offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich did not call plays for the Ohio State Buckeyes, but ran the show for six years for the Oklahoma State Cowboys. We welcomed in Phillip Slavin of Cowboys Ride for Free and the Ten12 Podcast to give some insight into what fans should expect from Yurcich. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns got some expected, but very welcome news Monday, as quarterback Sam Ehlinger announced that he is returning for his senior season on the Forty Acres to lead Texas in the 2020 season. Joining him is junior offensive lineman Samuel Cosmi, who announced earlier Monday that he will return to once again anchor the offensive line unit. With those announcements, new offensive coordinator MIke Yurcich will have two big pieces on the field back, and reports have surfaced that he will retain two of the current offensive coaches as he and head coach Tom Herman fill out their staff. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The season may not have gone as expected for the Texas Longhorns, but they managed to close it out on a high note with a convincing win over the Utah Utes in the Alamo Bowl. Both the offense and the defense played as well as they have all year, finishing the year 8-5. What does the win mean to the story of this season and what does it show us about what Texas can be in 2020 and beyond? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns finally named an offensive coordinator, as Mike Yurcich takes over following a short stay as the Ohio State Buckeyes passing game coordinator. In the six seasons prior to Ohio State, Yurcich was the OC for the Oklahoma State Cowboys, leading their offense to several record- setting years with Oklahoma State. What should we expect under a new offensive regime and what could the coaching staff look like in 2020 and beyond? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns are a week away from squaring off with the Utah Utes in the Valero Alamo Bowl. Texas is in transition with both coordinators replaced after struggling with consistency on both sides of the ball this season. Utah is one game removed from being in contention for the College Football Playoff, but the Oregon Ducks dominated the Utes and took the Pac-12 spot in the Rose Bowl. How does Texas compare to one of the best defenses in the country and how can the Longhorns hope to stop the Utah running game? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Stadium's Brett McMurphy reported Sunday that Ohio State Buckeyes passing game coordinator Mike Yurcich is the lead candidate for the Texas Longhorns' vacant offensive coordinator position. Prior to Ohio State, Yurcich spent six seasons as the offensive coordinator for the Oklahoma State Cowboys, calling plays for high-powered Mike Gundy offenses. Whoever ends up as the offensive coordinator will have plenty of players to slot into his system, as Texas secured the signatures of 17 athletes as part of the early signing period. How do they fit into the short and long-term at Texas and who will contribute early? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns are less than two weeks away from taking on the Utah Utes in the Alamo Bowl, so we wanted to get some insight into what they bring to the table. We reached out to Shane Roberts of Block U to give us some insight into what Utah brings to the table and what Texas fans should expect. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
There's no official word from the school yet, but it seems the Texas Longhorns have hired former Rutgers Scarlet Knights head coach Chris Ash to fill the vacant role on the coaching staff. What does Tom Herman's Ohio State contemporary bring to Texas and what should we expect to see from his new defensive alignment. With the early signing period beginning Wednesday, we bring on Wescott Eberts to discuss what the Texas class looks like and where the Longhorns will focus as they head toward February. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns have openings at both the offensive and defensive coordinator position, but with other coaches being added around the country Texas has yet to make an announcement for either role. What names are still out there and when do we think we could hear an announcement? We also take a look at the redshirt status of several key players as the Longhorns need to manage playing time with the bowl on the horizon. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns drew a tough matchup in the Alamo Bowl, taking on the No. 11 Utah Utes, coming off of a disappointing showing in the Pac-12 Championship game against the Oregon Ducks. Texas hopes a good performance against Tyler Huntley and the Utah offense, while Sam Ehlinger needs another good performance to close out the season. On the hardwood, Texas took care of business against rival Texas A&M Aggies to improve to 8-1, but remains unranked with three non-conference games left. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Four days have passed since Texas Longhorns head coach Tom Herman parted ways from defensive coordinator Todd Orlando and reassigned offensive coordinator Tim Beck, so where is Texas now in the search? How does Texas manage to lure top talent to the open positions? We also take a look at the Texas basketball team that is off to the best start in the Shaka Smart era. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Texas Longhorns head coach Tom Herman announced Sunday that offensive coordinator Tim Beck and defensive coordinator Todd Orlando would no-longer be at the helm. While Beck remains with the team as a quarterbacks coach, Orlando is looking for a landing spot. What do these moves say about Texas and who can they look to in order to fill the void? There was football played, as the Longhorns dominated the Texas Tech Red Raiders, featuring solid performances from both sides of the ball. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns are closing out the regular season Friday against the Texas Tech Red Raiders, hoping to send their seniors out with a win against an in-state opponent in their final game at DKR. The Longhorns also look to right the ship before heading into bowl practice as the coaching staff is evaluating what the team will look like in the future. How do the Longhorns look to match up against the Red Raiders and what does Texas need to do to be successful? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns went into their matchup with the Baylor Bears with a lot to prove and seemingly left without proving anything as they walked away with a 24-10 loss. The defense continued to look solid while the offense once again regressed, struggling to get anything going and saving some face thanks to a last-second touchdown. What does Texas do now as they try to lock in a winning record, which feels like a disappointment following the 2018 season? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
With the Big 12 Championship off the table, the Texas Longhorns head north to take on the Baylor Bears in a game that could soften some of the blow of the season as well as give insight into the future of the program. The Texas defense has another tall task in taking on Charlie Brewer and the high-powered Bears passing game, while the offense has to figure out how to create an advantage against a tough Baylor front. How will Texas fare against the Bears Saturday and what does that mean for the future of Texas football? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns' hopes for a trip to the Big 12 Championship game are essentially over this week as they lose to the Iowa State Cyclones 23-21 on the road. The Longhorns struggled early, but the defense clamped down after the second series of the game while the offense continued to struggle. So where does Texas go from here? Will there be any changes in the scheme or will our coaching staff stick to what they've been using all ear? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns currently sit third in the Big 12, needing another big win in order to keep their hopes at playing for a conference championship alive. To do that they will travel to Ames to take on the Iowa State Cyclones, who hope to reverse their fortunes after back-to-back narrow losses dropped them to the bottom half of the conference. Iowa State is paced by Brock Purdy, the No. 6 quarterback in the country averaging 316 yards per game and 8.8 yards per passing attempt. Can a seemingly rejuvenated Texas defense slow down the high-paced Cyclones signal caller? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns started slow defensively but managed to close the game out strong and put the Kansas State Wildcats' offense on its heels for the majority of the second half. Adjustments by defensive coordinator Todd Orlando and outstanding individual efforts by defenders put Texas in position to win. Offensively, the Longhorns found their stride on the ground, with Keaontay Ingram putting up career numbers, propelling the offense, while Collin Johnson found space behind the defense thanks to the RPO schemes. Texas may have found a bit of its identity offensively as they enter the critical fourth quarter of the season. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns begin the final stretch of the season Saturday, taking on the Kansas State Wildcats at home, hoping to beat KSU for the third consecutive time which would be the longest streak against KSU in school history. The Texas defense gets back several key players, including sophomore safety Caden Sterns, in hopes that the defense can stop the bleeding. Junior quarterback Skylar Thompson has been inconsistent this year, but has really put it together over the last two weeks in wins over the Oklahoma Sooners and Kansas Jayhawks. Can Texas keep another up-and-coming quarterback from having a coming out party against them? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns have four games left on the schedule with a lot left to prove and the story of the season still unwritten in many ways. If Texas can put up a positive result over the next four weeks, much of the narrative of the season may change in a major way. Left on the schedule are the Kansas State Wildcats, the Iowa State Cyclones, the conference-leading Baylor Bears and the Texas Tech Red Raiders. What's a fair expectation for the end of the season? How can Texas possibly stick the landing after struggling so mightily on defense? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It’s the second bye week, so we took the opportunity to preview the Texas Longhorns basketball team as they head toward their tipoff on Nov. 5 against Northern Colorado. Head coach Shaka Smart heads into his fifth season at the helm for the Longhorns, looking to improve on a season that ended as the NIT Champion a year ago. Texas will likely be helmed by a group of talented guards, with Courtney Ramey, Matt Coleman and Jase Febres leading the charge, as well as a likely return from Andrew Jones and freshman Donovan Williams. The emergence of Jaxson Hayes led him to the NBA, so a rotational group of big men will likely need several contributors to find success in the 2019-2020 season. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns continued to struggle Saturday, a fact that Gary Patterson and the TCU Horned Frogs took full advantage of, en route to a 37-27 win. The Longhorns actually played well against the run, holding the TCU running backs to double-digits on the ground combined, but quarterback Max Duggan had a field day against the Texas defense. TCU's efforts were aided by offensive struggles, as the coaching staff became more predictable, putting quarterback Sam Ehlinger in bad spots. Ehlinger struggled picking those spots as well, throwing a career-high four interceptions in the loss. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It will be another test Saturday for the Texas Longhorns as they travel to Fort Worth to take on the TCU Horned Frogs, a team that Texas has struggled against in recent history. The Horned Frogs have done a good job leaning on their ground game, ranking No. 12 in the country in rushing offense, thanks to the potent combination of Darius Anderson and Sewo Olonilua. How will the struggling Texas defense try to slow down the talented Horned Frogs duo? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns were far from sharp on Saturday against the Kansas Jayhawks, needing a last-second field goal to come away with a win. The defense, for the second time this year, turned in an all-time worst performance in a single game, thanks to the Jayhawks taking advantage of a banged up secondary. On the ground, Pooka Williams did what he does, bringing in 190 rushing yards, helping set up the Jayhawks in better position for later downs. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns are looking to get back on track Saturday as they honor the 1969 National Championship team when they take on the Kansas Jayhawks at home. Texas struggled on both sides of the ball against the Oklahoma Sooners, but still managed to keep things close with a shot to recover an onside kick at the end. There is definitely room for improvement and hopefully Texas can get things figured out against the Jayhawks. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns fell behind early against the Oklahoma Sooners and were never able to complete the comeback, falling 34-27 in Dallas to send the Golden Hat to Norman. Offensively, Sam Ehlinger struggled, turning in his first performance this season without a passing touchdown, but contributing one on the ground. Roschon Johnson turned in another fine performance, rushing for 95 yards and a touchdown, trying to spark the offense late. Defensive coordinator Todd Orlando looked out-matched, as the injuries continue to pile up for his unit while Texas marches through the Big 12. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The week has been circled on the calendar since the Big 12 Championship game a year ago and now the matchup against the Oklahoma Sooners is finally here. Oklahoma is an offensive juggernaut once again, helmed by Alabama Crimson Tide transfer Jalen Hurts. However, the question once again how well the Sooners defense can hold up against Sam Ehlinger and the Texas Longhorns' offense. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In spite of a slow start, the Texas Longhorns played well Saturday and came away with a win over the West West Virginia Mountaineers. Sam Ehlinger did what Sam Ehlinger does, turning in a four-touchdown performance, while Roschon Johnson finished the game with 21 carries for 121 yards. Defensively, Texas was able to turn Austin Kendall over four times, including a two-interception performance from D'Shawn Jamison. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns head to Morgantown for their first true road game of the year, taking on the West Virginia Mountaineers hoping to right one of the wrongs from the 2018 season. WVU has struggled a bit on both sides of the ball, and with many Texas players still on the mend, it may serve as an opportunity to get some players up to speed, while also allowing for fine-tuning of position groups. B.J. Foster returns from injury, giving Texas yet another defender to add to the mix in the secondary, while Sam Ehlinger works to break in more receivers and spread the ball around. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns took a week off on the field, so while the coaches hit the recruiting trail, we thought we would do the same and take a look at the 2020 class. To help, we brought along recruiting writer Daniel Seahorn to break down the Troy Omeire flip and who's left for the 2020 class before taking a quick peek at 2021. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns are 3-1 during their bye week and have a long eight-week stretch of Big 12 play ahead of them. With one-third of the season behind them, we have some idea of what the Longhorns could look like for the rest of the year, so what does that look like? How special can Sam Ehlinger's season be? Can Devin Duvernay keep a hot season alive? Who will lead the defense as Texas closes the year? We debut a new segment to answer these questions and more. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns snapped a nearly 10-year home losing streak to the Oklahoma State Cowboys with a 36-30 win to start conference play 1-0 heading into the bye week. Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger continued his hot year while running back Keaontay Ingram set career highs in both carries and rushing yardage. Defensively, Texas took some hits on the field but managed to hold the nation's leading receiver and rusher well below their previous average. What does it mean to the defense that they managed such a feat against a high-powered offense like Oklahoma State? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The conference opener is finally here and the Texas Longhorns may have their hands full as they welcome the Oklahoma State Cowboys to Austin, Tx Saturday. Oklahoma State boasts the nation’s top receiver in Tylan Wallace, as well as the nation’s top rusher in Chuba Hubbard, but the Cowboys have yet to face a team with the Longhorns level of talent. Can Texas match what is likely to be a potent offensive output from the Cowboys, while limiting what Oklahoma State does when their offense is on the field? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns handled their business against the Rice Owls, pulling their starters with a 38-0 lead, finishing with a 48-13 lead to close out non-conference play. Quarterback Sam Ehlinger was the star of the show, passing Vince Young in two offensive categories, while hitting season-opening marks only seen by Colt McCoy. Running backs Keaontay Ingram and Roschon Johnson seemed to find their stride as well, while several different Longhorns contributed on offense. Defensively, Texas seemed to figure a few things out, especially up front, with redshirt freshman Keondre Coburn notching his first sack, while junior college transfer Juwan Mitchell led the team in tackles. There were still a few miscues in the secondary, but Texas looked better in pass defense. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns will leave the friendly confines of Austin, Texas for their matchup with the Rice Owls, playing a neutral-site game at NRG Stadium in Houston. Big 12 play is on the horizon and Texas is coming off of a loss to the LSU Tigers that exposed some areas that the Longhorns need to improve on before heading into conference play. So what is a fair set of expectations for Texas as they take on their old rival on the road? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The long-awaited matchup arrived and in spite of a valiant comeback effort, the Texas Longhorns fell to the LSU Tigers on the efforts of emerging quarterback Joe Burrow. The LSU signal-caller passed for 471 yards and four touchdowns, but the Longhorns' trigger man Sam Ehlinger had a night of his own, putting up just the sixth 400-yard passing performance in school history. What was the difference for the Longhorns on Saturday and what can they learn as they head into their final non-conference matchup before welcoming the Oklahoma State Cowboys in two weeks? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The big matchup is here, the Texas Longhorns are ready to square off against the LSU Tigers in a contest that will prove for both teams their standing among the elite programs in the country. LSU quarterback Joe Burrow is coming off of an incredible performance, piloting the Tigers' offense to a huge 55-0 win over Georgia Southern. The Longhorns have a gunslinger of their own, Sam Ehlinger, who for the first time as a starter got to sit out the fourth quarter after building a 38-0 lead. How do the two teams match up and what can Texas do to come out of Saturday with a win? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns came out and took care of business against the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs with a 45-14 win, and were able to rest their starters in the process. Quarterback Sam Ehlinger picked up right where he left off last season, completing more than 70 percent of his passes, en route to 276 yards and four touchdowns. In spite of the depth concerns, Texas got a solid ground performance from Keaontay Ingram, averaging 7.1 yards per carry on 11 carries. Defensively, Texas took a quarter to settle in but pitched a shutout into the fourth quarter of play, leading the Longhorns to a comfortable margin throughout. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It's game week and the Texas Longhorns are gearing up for their season-opening matchup against the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Saturday. The expectations are high for Texas, with their highest preseason ranking in nearly 10 years, but many questions still abound. Texas will have just two scholarship running backs Saturday, Keaontay Ingram and Jordan Whittington, as Daniel Young and Kirk Johnson are both sidelined with extended injuries. They also must replace the majority of the defense, including all three defensive linemen. Heading into an important season-opening game, what do we need to see from the Longhorns and Tom Herman to ease some early-season anxiety? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns lost a legend Sunday as Cedric Benson passed away following a traffic accident in Austin. In remembrance of one of the greatest players to suit up for the Longhorns, we take a look back at his storied careers and share some #RepliesOfTexas We also take a long look at the 2019 Texas Longhorns and share our expectations for the season. Will Sam Ehlinger be able to connect enough with receivers like Collin Johnson to repeat last year, and what will a much younger defense look like? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We're wrapping up our Texas Longhorns season preview with Albie Shore of Viva The Matadors to give us some insight into a new-look Texas Tech Red Raiders team. They look to replace Kliff Kingsbury with Matt Wells, who is an offensive coach but runs things differently than his predecessor. What should we expect from the new look Red Raiders in 2019? Next, we talk about yet another big weekend of recruiting, as three defensive prospects joined the potential 2020 class. What are we excited about and what do we want to see as Texas heads toward the end of recruiting season. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It's finally August, meaning the Texas Longhorns are back on the practice field. Sam Ehlinger looks to lead the Texas offense as it adds new wrinkles and attempts to fully make its way back. What are we hoping for as the Longhorns try to reload and get better in 2019? Next we welcome in Kendall Kaut, site manager for Our Daily Bears, to break down what the Baylor Bears look like for 2019. What are expectations for Charlie Brewer and the high-powered offense and can the offensive line match the need that they have? Finally, we welcome in Cody Daniel to discuss a big win for the Longhorns on the recruiting trail, as Tom Herman and company secured the commitment of the No. 3 running back in the country, Bijan Robinson. How does his commitment, and the late July surge, impact the story around the Longhorns' recruiting? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We're working toward the end of the schedule and we're previewing yet another team that could have a lot to say about how the Big 12 shakes out, the Iowa State Cyclones. They return one of the top quarterbacks in the league, sophomore Brock Purdy, but have to replace two of the top playmakers from 2018, David Montgomery and Hakeem Butler. Who can step up and handle the production for the Cyclones? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We enter in the final third of our season previews, as we welcome JT VanGilder of Bring on the Cats to give us some insight into the Kansas State Wildcats. What should we expect from the Wildcats as they replace legendary head coach Bill Snyder with Chris Klieman? It was also a massive recruiting week for the Longhorns, picking up four big commitments, two for 2020 and two for 2021. To give some insight and evaluation, we welcome in Wescott Eberts for some analysis of the big additions and what their pledges mean for Texas moving forward. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
As the season creeps closer and closer, we move onto our next preview and get insights on the TCU Horned Frogs from one of our favorite guests, Melissa Triebwasser of Frogs of War. We dive in deep on the TCU quarterback situation, what the offense will look like with an experienced and talented line, and just how do you replace nearly an entire defensive line? We also take discuss who we feel was snubbed from the Big 12 preseason honors (spoiler: Collin Johnson is brought up early and often) and Bang the Drum on the Texas Longhorns' many rivals. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We are just a few short weeks away from the football season, with the new fall roster released and the Texas Longhorns gearing up for Big 12 Media Days. Texas is sending a large contingent to Dallas to represent the school, including Sam Ehlinger, Collin Johnson and Brandon Jones. While they preview the season, we continue through our season previews with Andy Mitts of Rock Chalk Talk, who joins us to give some insight into the 2019 Kansas football team. Running back Pooka Williams returns to a deep backfield following a one-game suspension, while the Jayhawks defense looks to replace one of the best players in school history. What will first-year head coach Les Miles do to take the Jayhawks to national prominence? We also bring you the latest in recruiting, as we welcome in Joe Hamilton, contributor at Burnt Orange Nation, to give some insight into the 2020 and 2021 recruiting efforts from Tom Herman and his staff. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It's the Red River Showdown week, at least for the podcast, so we brought on Allen Kenney (@BlatantHomerism) from Crimson and Cream Machine to give some insight into the 2019 Oklahoma Sooners. After splitting the 2018 season with the Texas Longhorns, the Sooners need to replace yet another Heisman Trophy quarterback and will turn to Jalen Hurts to fill the role. The Alabama Crimson Tide transfer has a different skill set than his predecessors, so what will the offense look like as the Sooners potentially retool? The other big question is the Oklahoma defense, looking to improve on a season that left them looking up at most of the country statistically. New defensive coordinator Alex Grinch will be dialing up the defense but returns nine from a group that ranked No, 130 in the nation in pass defense. Will Grinch be able to turn it around quickly or will the Sooners experience some growing pains on the defense? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The 2019 schedule previews continue and to take a look at the West Virginia Mountaineers we welcome in Matt Kirchner from The Smoking Musket to give us an insiders look at what to expect. The Mountaineers face a ton of turnover, including the need to replace both head coach Dana Holgorsen and quarterback Will Grier. So what does the new regime bring to the table for the Mountaineers and who will be there in order to run the new systems in 2019? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We're moving into conference play and we start our conference previews with the Oklahoma State Cowboys. We welcome in Phillip Slavin of Cowboys Ride For Free to give us some insight into the 2019 Cowboys. We discuss the trouble with replacing Justice Hill with Chubba Hubbard, who will be under center in 2019 and who will add depth behind Tylan Wallace. Kyle and Gerald also look at the Texas Longhorns' linebackers as they continue to move through position previews. Jeffrey McCulloch, Ayodele Adeoye and Joseph Ossai look to lead the charge, but who will back them up? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We continue our 2019 schedule preview by taking a look at the Rice Owls. Rice had a disappointing season last year, finishing 2-8 in their first year under a new head coach. With a graduate transfer quarterback and a ton of talent returning to the offense, what are fair expectations for the Owls moving forward? With the conclusion of the 2019 outdoor track and field championships, the Longhorns conclude an impressive 2018-19 athletic year. We take a look back at all of the major accomplishments for the year and reflect on several special seasons. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The #cloUT2020 class got a major boost Monday evening as Duncanville quarterback Ja'Quinden Jackson committed to the Texas Longhorns. The 6-foot-2, 219-pound star for the Panthers becomes the highest-ranked player in the 2020 class and potentially adds another talented signal caller in that room. Where does Jackson fit in the grand scheme of Longhorn quarterbacks and what impact does this have on DFW recruiting? Now that the Bru McCoy transfer back to the USC Trojans is official, we wanted to take a look at it from the USC angle. Dina Colunga of Conquest Chronicles answered our questions about the impact McCoy’s move had on the USC program. We continue our 2019 schedule preview with the LSU Tigers and welcome in Billy Gomila, managing editor of And the Valley Shook to give us an insider's view of LSU. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
After a January filled with drama, Bru McCoy landed with the Texas Longhorns, but reports began to surface that the talented receiver wanted to return to USC. McCoy spent the spring practicing with Texas but was not yet approved to play in 2019. What does the move mean for the University of Texas and the future of the NCAA's transfer policy? We also welcome in Tanner Spearman of Underdog Dynasty to kick off our season previews with the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs. LA Tech returns several key starters but lost top defender Jaylon Ferguson to the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL Draft. What will the Bulldogs bring to the table when they travel to Austin for the season opener? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In a big week for the athletic program, the men's tennis team won its first-ever National Championship, while the men's golf team, women's golf team, and softball teams all continued their march through their respective tournaments. In the final offensive position breakdown, we take a look at the running backs and the expectations for the Longhorn backs. What can Keaontay Ingram do as he steps into his first year as the No. 1 back and how can the coaches leverage the skillset of Jordan Whittington? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas baseball team was rained out this week, so they have just four games left in the regular season. As it stands right now, they are on the outside of the Big 12 tournament looking in. We unpack the latest scenarios to allow Texas a postseason birth and try to set expectations for its remaining schedule. Continuing our position breakdows, we take a look at the wide receivers and tight ends. Lil'Jordan Humphrey decided to take his talents to the NBA, while Johnson wanted to give one more ride. Wha are expected levels of performance and who will step up to fill in the gaps? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns baseball woes continue as they went to Lawrence, KS and left with three losses, putting them firmly at the bottom of the conference. As they look down the barrel of missing the postseason altogether, Kyle and Gerald try to figure out where it all went wrong and how Texas can improve for the future. As the 2019 football season gets closer and closer, we take a look at the next position group, the offensive line. Texas needs to replace Calvin Anderson and Patrick Vahe, both of which are currently fighting for a spot on an NFL Team. Thankfully they have what appear to be ready-made starters in Samuel Cosmi and Parker Braun to fill the spots. How will those two fair and how deep will Texas be at those spots? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns had two players drafted, Charles Omenihu and Kris Boyd, while nine others joined NFL teams as undrafted free agents. To help us understand how things shook out, we welcomed Thor Nystrom of RotoWorld.com to break down where these players landed and how much of an impact will they have on the team's they're joining. Baseball continues to limp along, as the bullpen struggles to put games away after receiving leads of various sizes over the past six losses. The Longhorns did manage to win Sunday's contest and hopefully its a sign for the immediate future. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas baseball team had its worst stretch of the season, being swept by the Oklahoma State Cowboys and giving up 36 runs in three games. Now as they enter into the final stretch of the season, they need to look for answers if they want to salvage a once-promising season. So what does David Pierce need to do in order to right the ship as they welcome the West Virginia Mountaineers to Austin? As the Longhorns head into the summer, the football team has questions that need to be answered, including the quarterback position. Nobody is questioning Sam Ehlinger as the starter, but what are fair expectations for him heading into his junior season? And with his style as a runner and injury history, will Casey Thompson be ready to step into the role if-necessary? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns took the field for the annual Orange and White game to cap off their 2019 spring practice season. The wind kept down much of the offense, which gave the defense an advantage. Fans got a look at the new-look secondary, a retooled offensive line and an idea of what the future can hold with the early enrolees. Texas struggled at home for the first time since beginning conference play, falling to the Kansas State Wildcats two gamess to one. Both the bats and pitching were inconsistent, Texas had a couple of key performances from its usual contributors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns wrapped up their spring practice with the 2019 Orange and White game. The white team - comprised of the first team defense and the second team offense - came out on top 12-6. The defense looked sharp and held the first team offense in check. To provide immediate takes on the spring game, Gerald welcomed Burnt Orange Nation site editor Wescott Eberts for a quick check-in. Wescott breaks down what he liked about the defense and what to expect from the offense heading into the 2019 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns went to Madison Square Garden and came away with their first postseason tournament in four decades. Shaka Smart and the Longhorns went out on a five-game winning streak and sent seniors Dylan Osetkowski and Kerwin Roach II out on a high note. What does that do for the story of the 2018-2019 season and how does Texas build on the momentum heading into next season? On the football field, the Longhorns got bad news about freshman linebacker De'Gabriel Floyd, who will miss the entire 2019 season due to a spinal injury. With an already thin linebacker group, Kyle and Gerald break down what they are looking for from Texas as they head to the Orange and White game. They run down the best of what's happening on the Forty Acres in their Downing the Forty section, before closing it out with some Bang the Drum. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas basketball team continues its run in the NIT, as they dominate the Colorado Buffaloes setting up a rematch against the TCU Horned Frogs. Texas dropped both regular season matchups with the Horned Fros and has its work cut out for it as it prepares for the big semi-final matchup (2:43). In what is becoming a troublesome trend, the Texas baseball team travelled to San Antonio, TX for a weekend series against the Incarnate Word Cardinals and fell 3-2, before sweeping its weekend series against Xavier. Texas has been incredible at home on the season, while actually turning in a losing record. What will help Texas come out on top against the Texas A&M Aggies in this week's Tuesday night tilt (10:59). The Longhorns' spring practice schedule continued with their first scrimmage over the weekend and injuries kept several starters off the field. Redshirt freshman Casey Thompson was pressed into the first team as Sam Ehlinger recovered from an undisclosed illness, with four projected starters on defense sidelined by injuries (20:16). As always, we take you around the campus looking at the sports that don't get top billing with Downing the Forty (42:43) before closing the show out with Bang the Drum (49:13). Kyle looks at some NCAA postseason history, while Gerald dives in on some Twitter beef between rivals. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns' basketball team is finally finding some success on the hardwood, The Longhorns pulled out wins over South Dakota State and Xavier, thanks in-part to the successes of Dylan Osetkowski and Courtney Ramey. Now Texas hosts yet another tournament game this weekend. (3:39) The Longhorns' got solid performances from their starters, but struggled in relief dropping their weekend series against the TCU Horned Frogs 1-2. Big 12 pitcher of the week Eric Kennedy and player of the week Bryce Elder turned in impressive outings, but a few late-game let downs dropped Texas to 5-6 on the road. (11:26) As Texas's spring practice continues to move forward, the running back room looks a bit different than expected. Keontay Ingram is the presumed starter, but what about the three other names under Ingram on the depth chart? (21:36) Next we check in with all of the other Texas sports in Downing the Forty (28:28) before closing the show with Bang the Drum (43:03). Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns basketball team struggled in the Big 12 Tournament, dropping their only game to the Kansas Jayhawks and falling to 16-16 on the season. The Longhorns now head to the NIT as a No. 2 seed, hosting the South Dakota State Jackrabbits. They will have to do that without freshman phenom Jaxson Hayes, who injured his knee in the loss to the Jayhawks (3:28). On the diamond, the Texas Longhorns completed their first conference series with a 2-1 win over the Texas Tech Red Raiders. Texas managed two come-from-behind wins thanks to both strong pitching from their young arms, as well as an all-around incredible performance from senior Masen Hibbeler (17:17). Spring practice is fully underway and the position groupings are starting to take shape. The Longhorns be able to boast maturity up front while leaning on its young talent on the back end to rebuild. They still have 12 practices left and several potential contributors scheduled to join the team in the fall, but we're already getting a look at what the Longhorns can look like in the 2019 season (26:05). We then whip you around the campus, catching up with the other programs wearing Burnt Orange in our new segment, Downing the Forty (33:37). And finally, we close the show out with Bang the Drum, with Kyle excited for a Texas takeover in Baltimore and Gerald celebrating the recovery of Derrian Brown (41:05). Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns football team is back on the field for spring practice, in spite of several pieces still in flux as the team lined up for the first time. Offensively, early enrolee Jordan Whittington is lining up in the backfield and some young wide receivers will get a shot with Collin Johnson, Devin Duvernay and John Burt all missing time. On the defensive side, defensive tackle Keondre Coburn is dealing with health issues and junior college enrolee Caleb Johnson will be held out of contact for the start of practice. So what groups should we keep our eyes on over the next few weeks? The basketball team couldn't get the job done on senior night, falling to the TCU Horned Frogs and losing their fifth out of six games. They now open the Big 12 Tournament against No. 3 Kansas Jayhawks, who they have played well against all season. Texas faces a potential must-win game in the conference tournament to avoid finishing the season 16-16. After a 4-0 shutout of the Stanford Cardinal, the baseball team struggled with injuries and errors to drop the final three games of the weekend series. As Texas heads back home, they need to figure out how to clean it up, as they prepare for a tough weekend series against the Texas Tech Red Raiders. Kyle and Gerald close the show out by honoring one of the best traditions in all of college sports, Big Bertha, as they Bang the Drum (43:24). Kyle recaps a meeting with one of his heroes and Gerald breaks down a simple flow chart of whether or not you should tweet at a recruit. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns basketball team’s road woes continued, giving up a double-digit lead against the Baylor Bears before losing by 19 to the Texas Tech Red Raiders. Sandwiched between those disappointing losses was a 20-point win over the Iowa State Cyclones. Texas needs to figure out how to close out the regular season with a win against the TCU Horned Frogs to finish above .500 (2:49) While basketball faltered, the Texas baseball team came away with a series sweep over No. 2 LSU Tigers, thanks to a walkoff home run from Austin Todd. Can Texas build on the momentum and knock off another top team on the road as they travel to Palo Alto to take on the Stanford Cardinal? (8:21) On the gridiron, Texas picked up not one, but two major commitments from offensive lineman, as guard Parker Braun and tackle Willie Tyler pledged to the Longhorns. What impact does this have on the 2019 offense and how can Texas capitalize on the momentum moving forward? (19:05) Kyle and Gerald close the show out by honoring one of the best traditions in all of college sports, Big Bertha, as they Bang the Drum (44:48). Kyle nerds out about baseball mysticism, while Gerald celebrates a recruit’s major accomplishment. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It was a big Saturday for the Texas Longhorns basketball team woes continue. Not only did they lose Kerwin Roach, II due to suspension, but they also looked ugly against the Oklahoma Sooners and lost. With four games remaining on the schedule, how does Texas close it out and put something together to be proud of? (2:08) The baseball team put together yet another impressive weekend, winning a 3-1 series over the Purdue Boilermakers. The Longhorns have one more tuneup before a pivotal 15-game stretch against five top ranked schools. Texas has high hopes and can truly prove what they’re about this season as they face off against five ranked teams. (17:34) The Texas football program and head coach Tom Herman confirmed hiring four former big-time coaches as analysts for the 2019 season. Texas continues its move to replicate what Nick Saban does with his coaching staffs to keep quality talent in the program (24:03) Finally, Kyle and Gerald close the show out by honoring one of the best traditions in all of college sports, Big Bertha, as they Bang the Drum (35:06). Kyle salutes a Longhorn Legend’s charitable work, while Gerald gets excited that people are already taking shots at Texas basketball. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It was a big Saturday for the Texas Longhorns as baseball, softball and basketball were all in action, in addition the football team hosting a huge recruiting event for rising juniors. The basketball team, after dropping a frustrating loss to the conference-leading Kansas State Wildcats, managed to bounce back with a convincing win over the Oklahoma State Cowboys. Which version of the Texas Longhorns should fans expect to see heading into the final five games of the regular season as they try to build their NCAA Tournament resume? (2:30) While the basketball team righted one of the wrongs of its season struggles, the baseball team managed to put together a convincing weekend series win over the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns with wins on Friday night and Saturday night, before struggling to out-duel their opponent to close the series Sunday. Texas got some incredible performances from its young guns and gave fans plenty to look forward to as they start the 2019 season (11:46). The Junior Day festivities for Tom Herman and company netted two big-time commitments for the 2020 recruiting cycle, four-star athlete Mookie Cooper and four-star offensive tackle Jaylen Garth. The pledges from two highly-coveted players continues the momentum from the 2019 group, specifically along the trenches, as Texas now has three huge OL commitments - all from the state of Texas (18:30). Herman also reportedly added yet another sharp mind to his staff, former North Carolina Tarheels head coach Larry Fedora. What does the native Texan bring to Herman’s staff as he waits for his next opportunity to take a full-time coaching role? (28:18) Finally, Kyle and Gerald close the show out by honoring one of the best traditions in all of college sports, Big Bertha, as they Bang the Drum (35:06). Kyle takes a look at Longhorn Legend Kevin Durant’s performance in the NBA All-Star game, while Gerald laughs with one of his favorite head coaching legends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns managed to turn one win into two this week, with big wins over the Baylor Bears and West Virginia Mountaineers. Texas’s expected contributors, Kerwin Roach II and Matt Coleman III, came up big, while Courtney Ramey stepped in to take some big shots. Can Texas continue its streak and build its tournament resume heading into its final seven regular season games? (2:58) National Signing Day came and went, with Texas securing its lone outstanding player Javonne Shepherd. The big lineman adds another piece to an already deep offensive line group, as the Longhorns build in the trenches. Bru McCoy was also officially announced as a member of the Texas Longhorns, even though they don’t know when he will be able to suit up in Burnt Orange (13:11). As the Texas baseball season approaches its first pitch, we take a quick look at what the team needs to do in order to build on last year’s success (22:19). And as the book closes on Shane Buechele’s career at the University of Texas, we take a look back at his legacy and one of the most successful freshman seasons in school history (32:13). Finally, we close the show out with Bang the Drum, as Kyle takes a look at the Longhorns in the AAF and Gerald sends a shout out to Chris Del Conte and an old rival (41:09). Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In yet another up-and-down week, the Texas Longhorns put together one of their best games of the season and knocked off the No. 11 Kansas Jayhawks. In what seems to be indicative of a trend this season, they followed up with a disappointing loss to the Iowa State Cyclones. With nine games left in the regular season, what does Texas need to do in order to make the NCAA Tournament? (3:47) In a highly-requested feature, Kyle and Gerald then take a look at the Rick Barnes era of Texas basketball. In a five-round draft, they pick their top players from a period where Texas won 69.1 percent of its games and saw three Big 12 Championships come home to Austin, TX (19:23). In this week’s Bang the Drum, Kyle takes a look at the newest Texas uniforms, while Gerald gets excited to see Vince Young back on the field. (54:07) Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A hotly-contested recruiting cycle saw Bru McCoy stay in California to play for the USC Trojans, but things changed quickly for the five star prospect. The departure of Kliff Kingsbury led to the elite athlete transferring and landing with the Texas Longhorns. What does the addition of McCoy do for Texas moving forward and what can fans expect moving forward? (2:14) Texas basketball continued to struggle, as they dropped back-to-back games against TCU and Georgia to fall to 11-9 on the season. What has happened to the Longhorns and what, if anything, can Shaka Smart do to stop the bleeding? If he cannot, how much longer does the fourth-year coach have in Burnt Orange? (13:03) This week’s Bang the Drum has Kyle looking at what Charles Omenihu’s success means to Texas moving forward, while Gerald tries to figure out Emmanuel Acho. (37:37) Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
After losing three-straight, the Texas Longhorns came out, built an early lead and were able to hold off a late comeback attempt from the Oklahoma Sooners to bring their conference record to 3-3. For the first time this season it appeared as if Kerwin Roach II and Dylan Osetkowski were able to set the tone for the game they want (2:46). It was also wild on campus, as news broke of all three of Texas’s backup quarterbacks were reportedly shopping around. When the dust all settled, Cameron Rising was headed to Utah and Thompson was no longer in the portal (10:06). With two inexperienced quarterbacks serving as the backups, should Texas fans be worried? Helping with the depth issues is arrival of early enrolee Roschon Johnson. Of the nine freshman that arrived on campus for the spring, who should fans expect to make the biggest impact. (21:20) Finally, they close the show out with Bang the Drum. Kyle breaks down the unique Longhorn connection between the two Super Bowl teams, while Gerald celebrates Poona Ford (36:48) Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Texas basketball loses a heartbreaker on the road against the Kansas Jayhawks. Texas took an early lead, but was not able to hold onto it late. Matt Coleman, Kerwin Roach II and Jase Febres all turned in decent performances, but it seemed as if the team couldn’t string it all together. How does Texas manage to right the ship and what does it mean for the future of the program? (2:49) The football team got the answers it was looking for to plan for the 2019 season. Lil’Jordan Humphrey made the decision to jump to the NFL Draft, while safety Brandon Jones will return for one more year. What does his return mean for the Texas defense and how will Texas bakcfill its leading receiver? (16:00) Texas baseball is gearing up for their 2019 run, but got some devastating news as shortstop David Hamilton will miss the whole season due to a ruptured achilles. In spite of that, the Longhorns are ranked No. 23 and hope to have another impressive run (33:15). We close the show out by honoring one of the best traditions in all of college athletics, Big Bertha, and we Bang the Drum. Kyle looks at two Longhorns in the NBA, while Gerald gets excited about an overlooked 2019 football signee (38:02). Myron Warren Dunk Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Now that football is officially wrapped up, we take some time to get caught up with the Texas basketball teams (2:37). After a few disappointing losses, Texas has managed to tighten up and are 2-0 to start Big 12 play, in spite of the struggles of Kerwin Roach II. How have Jaxson Hayes, Dylan Ostekowski and the rest of the Texas bigs stepped up as the Longhorn guards find their footing? It wouldn’t be a Longhorn Republic podcast without looking at the football team. Collin Johnson announced his return and quarterback Sam Ehlinger is ready to jump into a junior season. What does the offense look like around them and how can Texas replace more than 200 starts on defense (19:19)? We also take some time to get caught up on the news we missed during bowl season (54:51) and close the show out with Bang the Drum (58:49). Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns went to New Orleans as underdogs and came away with a statement win over the Georgia Bulldogs in the Allstate Sugar Bowl. Gerald and Kyle break down how the Texas defense managed to put a stranglehold on the Georgia running game, what Todd Orlando’s scheme did to the Bulldogs, and how Big 12 play prepared the secondary for this matchup. They also take a look at Sam Ehlinger’s gritty performance against the Bulldogs’ defense and how he stacks up against Texas all-time players. They end the discussion looking at the impact the senior class could have on the future of the program. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns are gearing up to take on the Georgia Bulldogs in the Allstate Sugar Bowl. Vegas has Texas as a 13-point underdog, but we look at why it may be a closer matchup. Collin Johnson and LilJordan Humphrey create a matchup nightmare for a Georgia team that is missing its top pass defender in Deandre Baker. How can Texas exploit that matchup and come away with a win (2:35)? We also break down what a new arena means to the Texas basketball team (36:25) and how the Longhorns can battle back from a tough loss against Providence (42:32). With quarterbacks Cameron Rising and Casey Thompson both entering the NCAA Transfer Pool, does Texas need to rebuild its quarterback room, and what does this all mean long-term (48:25)? Finally, we close the show out with Bang the Drum (53:50) where Kyle does his best CFB revisionist history, and Gerald wants some rational discussion about Texas quarterbacks. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The excitement of Early Signing Day has come and gone, and the Texas Longhorns had a fairly uneventful day in a positive way. Twenty-one of their 22 committed players submitted their letters of intent and look to be locked in for yet another top-1o class. To break down the class, where Texas stands now, and what Texas will work on ahead of February’s National Signing Day we welcome Wescott Eberts of Burnt Orange Nation. We start by looking at immediate impact players and who the analysts like the most. Wescott gives his thoughts on how Texas tries to add more depth to the running backs group and looks at what running back Derrian Brown brings to the table. We also take some time to look at why Texas was very out of state heavy a year after locking up the state of Texas. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It’s a big week for those of us who pay attention to recruiting, but before the signing period begins we found out that Toneil Carter and Mike Williams made the choice to transfer. How do these departures impact Texas moving forward and what does the depth now look like at two key positions? (3:13) To preview what could be a big Early Signing Period for Tom Herman and the Texas Longhorns, we welcome in Cody Daniel, editor at Burnt Orange Nation (8:18). We look at what newly-committed linebacker Caleb Johnson means to the class, if Texas has a shot to land one of the uncommitted big names, and where Texas goes from there if they do not? Then, it’s a quick rundown of men’s basketball’s big win over Grand Canyon (21:57), before closing the show out with Bang the Drum (32:49). Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We start off with the volleyball team, after being eliminated from the NCAA Tournament with a Elite 8 loss at the hands of the BYU Cougars. What lessons do we take from an incredible season, and what can fans expect from the ladies in 2019 (4:04)? The men’s basketball team had an up-and-down week, losing to Radford and VCU, before knocking off Purdue at home. Kyle and Gerald work through what went wrong and how Texas managed to pull out a win at home (9:55). Five Texas players were named to the Associated Press’s All-Big 12 team, but notably Lil’Jordan Humphrey and Collin Johnson were left off the list. Should they have received the honor and what does it mean for Texas’s future (21:57). In this week’s #RepliesOfTexas, Kyle and Gerald discuss the All-Mack Brown Team and take listener feedback (33:08), before closing the show out with Bang the Drum (1:00:00). Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns played for a Big 12 championship, but couldn’t hold onto an early lead, falling to the Oklahoma Sooners. Quarterback Sam Ehlinger had an incredible day, connecting several times with Collin Johnson in a record-setting performance. So what happened as Kyler Murray continued his assault on the record books and tried to cement his case for a Heisman Trophy? (4:12) Next we take a quick trip through the NCAA Volleyball tournament, as Texas squares off against Michigan in the round of 16 (31:51), while both the men’s and women’s basketball team’s both suffered tough losses (36:23). In a new segment, Kyle and Gerald respond to a few listener questions, you can submit yours by tweeting @LonghornPod, (44:18), before closing the show out with Bang the Drum (1:09). Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns secured their spot in the Big 12 championship game with a win over the Kansas Jayhawks Friday. It wasn’t all good news, as Texas once again surrendered a lead late, and Sam Ehlinger’s streak without an interception came to an end. So why was Kansas such a tough test for the Longhorns (2:57). With the win, Texas now has to face rival, the Oklahoma Sooners and Dallas Cowboys’ Stadium, marking the first time the teams have played outside of Dallas in more than 100 years. What can Texas do to keep up with the OU offense and come away with a Big 12 title (11:08)? Texas volleyball won a Big 12 championship (29:43), the Men’s Basketball team is ranked after beating the North Carolina Tarheels (33:14), while the Women’s team is still undefeated (37:08). We tackle a listener question about Devin Duvernay’s quiet season (39:13) and finally close the show out with Bang the Drum (44:30), where Kyle celebrates Mack Brown’s return to coaching, while Gerald laments the start of award season. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns managed to set a clear path for the Big 12 championship with a win over the Iowa State Cyclones. Sam Ehlinger played well, in spite of being forced from the game in the first half, but Shane Buechele and Lil’Jordan Humphrey had no problem picking up the slack (2:50). Now all Texas has to do is win against the Kansas Wildcats and they’ll find themselves playing for the Big 12 championship. Kansas has shown signs of life in an otherwise forgettable season, but can they manage to overcome the Texas offense (25:32)? The basketball season continues to heat up, as the both the men’s and women’s team are taking care of business against outmatched opponents (42:43). Finally, they close the show out with Bang the Drum (49:25), where Kyle gets excited about the new gameday experiences and Gerald sides with Breck Hager. Sign up with MyBookie and use the offer code LONGHORN and they will match 100% of your initial deposit for a limited time! Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In spite of blowing a huge lead, the Texas Longhorns kept their hopes of a conference championship alive with a win over the Texas Tech Red Raiders. Sam Ehlinger was once again spectacular and Lil’Joran Humphrey had a monster game and benefitted from the absence of the injured Collin Johnson (3:04). Texas needs some help in order to make it into the conference title game, but first they must take on the Iowa State Cyclones (19:17). Can the Texas defense get it together to shut down the Cyclones’ high-powered weaponry? The basketball season is in full swing, as the men’s team started their season 3-0 (32:26) and the women one game behind at 2-0 after crusiing to open the season (36:44). And Gerald and Kyle discuss a viewer Tweet, breaking down where five-star target Bru McCoy fits into the Texas recruiting class (39:04). Finally, they close the show out with Bang the Drum (44:54), where Kyle celebrates the goofy events of the weekend and Gerald looks at Texas’s recent history at receiver. Sign up with MyBookie and use the offer code LONGHORN and they will match 100% of your initial deposit for a limited time! Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In spite of an incredible outing from the offense, the Texas Longhorns couldn’t hold off the West Virginia Mountaineers, to fall to 6-3 on the season. Quarterback Sam Ehlinger once again played an incredible game, and senior Tre Watson chipped in with his best performance of the year, so what went wrong against WVU (5:07)? Texas still has an opportunity to play for a Big 12 championship and the next hurdle they must overcome is the Texas Tech Red Raiders. Gerald and Kyle break down how Texas can come out of a tough place to play with a much-needed win (23:39). They also break down a bit of the Texas basketball tip off (37:51) and look at the committment of five-star center Will Baker. Finally, they close the show out with Bang the Drum (45:45), in which Kyle wonders what if with Texas quarterbacks, while Gerald encourages patience. Sign up with MyBookie and use the offer code LONGHORN and they will match 100% of your initial deposit for a limited time! Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns fell into the trap and were unable to overcome their slow start, falling on the road to Oklahoma State 38-35. What happened to cause Texas to come out so flat, who needs to step up defensively, and we cannot look past the continued stellar play of quarterback Sam Ehlinger (3:00). With that in the rearview, Texas still has a chance to claim a Big 12 title with the West Virginia Mountaineers coming to town. Gerald and Kyle take a look at what it will take for Texas to take down the high-powered Mountaineers (17:53). They also look at what the injury to freshman receiver Joshua Moore means to the depth at wide receiver (26:26), break down the latest football committments (28:15) and take a look at what else is going on on the Forty Acres (32:05). Before jumping into their closing segment, Gerald and Kyle look at what to expect from the Texas basketball team, with a week until their season opener (38:45). Finally, they close the show out with Bang the Drum (49:52), in which Kyle stays on-brand and talks about Michael Dickson, while Gerald gets excited for his first Texas home game in a decade. Sign up with MyBookie and use the offer code LONGHORN and they will match 100% of your initial deposit for a limited time! Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns are coming out of a much-needed bye week monitoring the progress of quarterback Sam Ehlinger. How does Texas stack up against the Oklahoma State Cowboys, whether Ehlinger or backup Shane Buechele is at the helm (3:11). Gerald and Kyle take a moment to celebrate some well-deserved recognition for Caden Sterns and Kris Boyd, who were both named to the list of semi-finalists for the Jim Thorpe Award (21:29). A big topic of discussion is the status of older players and who will be redshirting. We break down the difference in playing time between older players and younger players and what that means for guys like Toneil Carter or Kyle Porter (27:45). Looking to the future, Texas picked up a commitment from four-star athlete Peyton Powell, as Texas picks up more momentum in the recruiting class (37:39). Then they take a moment to look at the sports that don’t normally get coverage and ensure those atheltes are getting the respect they deserve (43:33). Finally, they close the show out with Bang the Drum (50:05), in which Kyle once again trolls the Aggies and Gerald puts on his tinfoil hat about Rondale Moore. Sign up with MyBookie and use the offer code LONGHORN and they will match 100% of your initial deposit for a limited time! Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns continue to roll, and managed to pull out a victory in spite of an injury to quarterback Sam Ehlinger. Kyle and Gerald discss how Shane Buechele performed in relief, what Keaontay Ingram showed on Saturday and how Collin Johnson has emerged as elite for the passing game (3:15). Then we once again welcome in Cody Daniel to discuss recruiting and where Texas stands with a few of the top prospects of the 2019 class (26:45). THen finally they look at how Texas can close the season on a high note, and what players will make a differene (46:54). Finally, they close the show out with Bang the Drum, in which Kyle looks at Texas players in the NFL, while Gerald tries to convince Ingram to change his grade. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns once again found themselves victorious, this time knocking off the Oklahoma Sooners 48-45 off of the foot of freshman kicker, Cameron Dicker. Gerald and Kyle try to figure out how Sam Ehlinger keeps getting better, his connections with receiver LilJordan Humph and how Charles Omenihu spurs the defense onto better things (2:50). Then we look at whether or not this game against the Baylor Bears is a trap game, and how Texas should handle the big pair of receivers the Bears bring to the table (33:06). They follow it with a bit of non-football news (40:05) and close the show out with some Bang the Drum (45:05). Kyle appreciates the pettiness of Keondre Cobur, while Gerald honors the tough play of Andrew Beck as he becomes one of Ehlinger’s favorite targets. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns continue their hot streak, topping the Kansas State Wildcats 19-14 in Manhattan. Gerald and Kyle look to the play of quarterback Sam Ehlinger, Charles Omenihu and Breckyn Hager for keys to success moving forward (2:58). Then they break down how Texas can manage to slow down Kyler Murray and the Oklahoma Sooners’s offense Saturday at the Red River Showdown (21:43). As always, the close the show out by honoring Big Bertha and Bang the Drum (45:15). Kyle looks at Kyle Porter and the new redshirt rules, while Gerald celebrates consistency in the passing game. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
For the second week in a row, the Texas Longhorns managed to dismantle a ranked opponents, this week it was a 31-16 win over the TCU Horned Frogs. Kyle and Gerald take a look at the performance of two young standouts, Sam Ehlinger on offense and Caden Sterns on defense, as well as what Gary Johnson brings at the linebacker spot (2:50). Then we look forward for the scary road trip to Manhattan, KS as Texas takes on the Kansas State Wildcats. What will it take for the Longhorns to keep this momentum alive and get their first win on the road against the Wildcats for the first time since 2002 (36:20)? As always, the close the show out by honoring Big Bertha and Bang the Drum (54:18). Kyle breaks dow the importance of Texas winning the battle for time of possession, and Gerald celebrates the new visitor’s section and what it means for the Texas gameday experience. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A cautious optimism gave way to a complete takedown of the USC Trojans, so Kyle and Gearld take a few minutes to celebrate what went right for the Texas Longhorns (4:24). They discuss the evolution of Sam Ehlinger’s game, what Cameron Dicker’s development means to the team, and fawn a bit over Caden Sterns and Anthony Wheeler. Texas hosted 60 recruits for the big matchup against USC, which means it’s time for a recruiting breakdown with Cody Daniel. Cody talks about what new committment Derrian Brown brings to Texas, where Texas stands with five-star talents Bru McCoy and Trey Sanders, and how Texas can hold off the Texas A&M Aggies for some key players (26:40). As the Longhorns open conference play, the team looks at what Texas can do to match up against a TCU team that has historically had their number (44:42). As always, the close the show out by honoring Big Bertha and Bang the Drum (59:50). Kyle looks at where freshman Joshua Moore draws his inspiration, and Gerald is happy that Texas fans may be coming around. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
After last week’s diasppointment, Kyle and Gearld try to figure out what happened to allow the Tulsa Golden Hurricane to attempt a comeback (2:48). They discuss what Keontay Ingram and Tre Watson bring on the ground, how quarterback Sam Ehlinger progressed and whether or not this team can take a step foward this week. Then they look forward and try to figure out how the team can put together a win against USC (24:22), and look at the other sports happening on the 40 Acres (40:24). As always, the close the show out by honoring Big Bertha and Bang the Drum (44:59). Kyle shares his love for Michael Dickson, and Gerald gets frustrated at a lack of patience. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Just one week after expectations were at a record high, Kyle and Gearld come crashing down after the Texas Longhorns disappointing loss to the Maryland Terrapins (4:00). They discuss Sam Ehlinger’s performance, what Collin Johnson and Lil’Jordan Humphrey’s statistics, and why the coaching staff chose to go with Tre Watson over Keontay Ingram. They try to leave the past and look forward to Texas’s tilt against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (32:42), and look at the other sports happening on the 40 Acres (41:40). As always, the close the show out by honoring Big Bertha and Bang the Drum. Kyle gets excited for the WNBA playoffs, while Gerald celebrates Longhorns in the NFL. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It’s finally here, the first preview episode of the 2018 season! Kyle and Gerald break down what they think of the new-look depth chart, how the Texas defense stacks up against a dangerous Maryland Terrapin offense and what Sam Ehlinger brings to the table at quarterback (11:55). They also take a look at who the Longhorns chose as their captains (3:56), break down what more attrition means (10:11) and take a look at volleyball and soccer as they start their seasons (49:25). Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week, Kyle and Gerald break down what they think of the 2018 edition of the Texas Longhorns. They look at the quarterback battle between Sam Ehlinger and Shane Buechele, what Calvin Anderson brings to the offensive line, and try to figure out how the defense stacks up against the 2017 edition. After a long previe, Gerald and Kyle close the show out by honoring Big Bertha as they bang the drum. Kyle celebrates the preseason success of Michael Dickson and Chris Warren III, while Gerald loves the change in culture happening in Austin. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
For the finale of our season preview series, we have the privilege of welcoming Andy Mitts of Rock Chalk Talk to give us a rundown of the Kansas Jayhawks (17:06). We also consider what injuries to key defensive players will do to the defensive rotation (3:47) and finally start to feel good about depth at running back (9:11). Finally, Gerald and Kyle close the show out by honoring Big Bertha as they bang the drum (1:05:43). Kyle finds another way to troll the Aggies, while Gerald shows his appreciation for the changes coming to the gameday experience. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
As we reach our penultimate season preview, Kyle and Gerald have the pleasure of welcoming Levi Stevenson, managing editor of Wide Right and Natty Light to preview the Iowa State Cyclones (17:29). Kyle and Gerald also breakdown what they would consider fair expectations for Texas Longhorns in 2018 (2:53), and give their thoughts on the latest comments from head coach Tom Herman (8:05). Finally, Gerald and Kyle close the show out by honoring Big Bertha as they bang the drum (1:01:00). Kyle enjoys the fruits of someone else’s data analysis, while Gerald applauds an effort to keep players safe. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We are five weeks away from the season, and this week Kyle and Gerald have the pleasure of welcoming Zach Mason, managing editor of Viva the Matadors, to the show to preview the Texas Tech Red Raiders (26:00). Kyle and Gerald also breakdown what the loss of Demarco Boyd means to the defense (3:53), look at whether Collin Johnson, Patrick Vahe, Kris Boyd and Gary Johnson have a shot to win end of the year awards (9:21), and break down the latest committments to the 2019 recruiting class (20:16). Finally, Gerald and Kyle close the show out by honoring Big Bertha as they bang the drum (51:07). Kyle laments the lack of player development in years past, while Gerald celebrates the team’s offseason workout success. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week Kyle and Gerald preview the West Virginia Mountaineers, with the help of Michael Miller, managing editor of The Smoking Musket (25:20). Before the interview, they discuss what Collin Johnson, Breckyn Hager, Gary Johnson and more being named to award watch lists means to the Texas program (4:03). They also take a look at Tom Herman’s commens from Big 12 Media Days (14:22), and yet another potential trophy for Kody Clemens (19:53) Finally, Gerald and Kyle close the show out by honoring Big Bertha as they bang the drum (53:00). Kyle reflects on the comments of Tom Herman and Chris Del Conte about Lil’Jordan Humphrey’s poem, and Gerald just wants everyone to act like adults. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It’s the time of the year where the preseason awards and watch lists come out, so Kyle and Gerald look at what expectations are fair for the Texas Longhorns this season (2:55). Then, they welcome in Micah Allen of Cowboys Ride for Free to break down what the Oklahoma State Cowboys bring to the table for 2018 (13:45). Finally, Gerald and Kyle close the show out by honoring Big Bertha as they bang the drum (33:35). Kyle examines what it means that Texas is not taking a quarterback to Big 12 Media Days, while Gerald celebrates the progress of Andrew Jones. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week, Kyle and Gerald continue their season preview as they welcome Kendall Kaut of Our Daily Bears to preview the Baylor Bears (4:10). Coming off of a big week of recruiting for the Texas Longhorns, we also welcome in Cody Daniel to break down what the new additions mean to the 2019 class and who’s next for the Longhorns (24:30). Finally, Gerald and Kyle close the show out by honoring Big Bertha as they bang the drum (40:43). Kyle gives a parting shot to the Texas baseball team awards, while Gerald celebrates seeing former college football stars back on the field. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
After a week off, Gerald and Kyle are back and ready to put a bow on the Texas Longhorns’ baseball season (2:52). Then they continue their season preview series with two big interivews. First they welcome in Jon Morse from Bring on the Cats to break down the Kansas State Wildcats (12:53), and look at how KSU can reload on defense. To break down the Oklahoma Sooners, Kyle and Gerald speak with Jack Shields of Crimson and Cream Machine (36:35) to look at how the Sooners can replace Baker Mayfield. Finally, Gerald and Kyle close the show out by honoring Big Bertha as they bang the drum (1:02). Kyle is glad that the nation is finally recognizing Breckyn Hager, while Gerald is excited that the Longhorns continue to succeed across all sports. . Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Not an official show this week, we wanted to keep you in the loop on why we took a break this week and to update you on our season preview series. Thank you so much for subscribing and we’ll be back at it again next week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In a massive pivot from a week ago, Gerald and Kyle open the show lamenting the Texas Longhorns’ performance in their opening game of the College World Series against the Arkansas Razorbacks (2:39). Continuing their 2018 football season preview, they welcome in Melissa Triebwasser of Frogs of War to preview the TCU Horned Frogs for the kickoff to conference play. She gives insight on Shawn Robinson, Darius Anderson, and the ongoing conflict between In-N-Out and Whataburger (10:59). Finally, Gerald and Kyle close the show out by honoring Big Bertha as they bang the drum (46:38). Kyle fawns over former Texas baseball stud Mohamed Bamba’s pre-draft workouts, while Gerald applauds the new NCAA transfer rules. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week, Kyle and Gerald are celebrating the bat of Kody Clemens as the Texas Longhorns are headed to Omaha for the College World Series. They break down how Texas beat the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles and what this momentum means for the next phase of the postseason (3:05). Next, Tyler Gross of Underdog Dynasty joins the show to give a preview of the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (14:35) to check off Week 2 of Texas’s schedule. Matthew Lowry of Conquest Chronicles also took some time out to preview the big Week 3 matchup against the USC Trojans (26:32). Finally, Gerald and Kyle close the show out by honoring Big Bertha as they bang the drum (53:10). Kyle has a good time with what USA Basketball did to Panama, while Gerald gives credit to one of the most-decorated golfers in school history. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week, Kyle and Gerald are riding high after the Texas Longhorns put up some dominating performances at the Disch this week to claim their spot in the Super Regional (3:25). Next, we continue our summer preview series, taking a look at the recruiting class of 2019 (19:15), before closing the show out by honoring Big Bertha as they bang the drum (32:34). Kyle loves seeing all of the accolades falling to current and former Texas players, while Gerald looks a the Longhorns represented on ESPN’s World Fame 100. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week’s episode starts our summer season preview series, as Kyle and Gerald welcome Jared Goldstein, managing editor at Testudo Times, to discuss what Texas fans can expect from the Maryland Terrapins in 2018 (2:40). Kyle and Gerald then break down what the return of Kerwin Roach II means for the Texas rotation next season (38:54), before closing the show out by honoring Big Bertha as they bang the drum (45:20). Kyle gets excited about the guarantee of another Longhorn NBA champion, while Gerald reflects on the career of former Texas softball coach Connie Clark. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
After predicting a conference championship a week ago, Gerald Goodridge and Kyle Carpenter look at how Texas managed to turn around a rocky start to its season, and how important a NCAA Regional is to this team (2:46). Then they look at Texas’s newly-scheduled home-and-home series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, and discuss which of the big non-conference matchups they are the most excited about (19:39). As always, they close the show honoring Big Bertha and they Bang the Drum (36:27). Kyle basks in the beauty of a burnt orange tower, while Gerald celebrates a major accomplishment for student-athletes. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this week’s Longhorn Republic, Gerald Goodridge and Kyle Carpenter take the time to look at the Texas Longhorns’ chances to host a Regional and how they can set themselves up for a fortuitious start to the NCAA Tournament (3:13). The Texas football team picked up a major committment (11:13), from tight end Brayden Liebrock. Does this player have the capacity to be the next great Longhorn tight end. As always, they close the show honoring Big Bertha and they Bang the Drum (21:50). Kyle is quite excited about how athletic director Chris Del Conte approaches changing the system, while Gerald tries to figure out the appeal of real turf on the football field. Please take our podcast demographic survey! Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this week’s Longhorn Republic, Gerald Goodridge and Kyle Carpenter take a look at a successful week of Texas baseball, featuring a walk-off grand slam and upsetting the No. 9 Texas Tech Red Raiders. Then they look at what the addition of graduate transfer running back Tre Watson does for the ground game in 2018 (15:58), and what the committment of Courtney Ramey does for the guard position on the hardwood (24:35). As always, they close the show honoring Big Bertha and they Bang the Drum (27:26). Kyle gives high praise to the direction of the athletic program, and Gerald gets excited about the type of person Calvin Anderson is (32:16). Please take our podcast demographic survey! Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this week’s Longhorn Republic, Gerald Goodridge and Kyle Carpenter look at where Connor Williams, Malik Jefferson, DeShon Elliott and Poona Ford all fit in with their new NFL teams (3:45). Next they break down what happened to the Texas baseball team after a tough weekend loss, and what they can to do to set themselves up for success in the postseason (19:30). As always, they close the show honoring Big Bertha and they Bang the Drum (27:26). Kyle processes through a return to the rightful order of Texas schools in the NFL Draft, and Gerald takes one last opportunity to celebrate Michael Dickson. Please take our podcast demographic survey! Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this week’s Longhorn Republic, Gerald Goodridge and Kyle Carpenter break down the Texas Spring game, as they try to make sense of whether Sam Ehlinger or Shane Buechele will be the guy next year. The also look at the impact that Calvin Anderson can have on the offensive line, and how Lil’Jordan Humphrey and Collin Johnson can make a name for themselves next season. Then they applaud a great stretch of baseball from the Longhorns (45:03), and celebrate two women’s conference championships As always, they close the show honoring Big Bertha and they Bang the Drum (50:12). Kyle celebrates the longevity of Texas’s standout freshman, while Gerald breaks down the merits of D’Onta Foreman’s argument for his brother. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this week’s Longhorn Republic, Gerald Goodridge and Kyle Carpenter Kyle Crabbs of NTDScouting.com to look at what Texas fans should expect in the 2018 NFL Draft. Kyle gives insight on what makes Connor Williams such a special prospect, what Malik Jefferson can do to become a major contributor, and why he has Baker Mayfield as his top quarterback on the board. As always, they close the show honoring Big Bertha and they Bang the Drum (41:02). Kyle sends congratulations to Ariel Atkins for her selection in the WNBA Draft, while Gerald worries about the length of Breckyn Hager’s hair. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this week’s Longhorn Republic, Gerald Goodridge and Kyle Carpenter talk about what the injuries to Tristian Houston and Cameron Townsend do for the Texas running game, and the difference a revamped blocking scheme can make for the offense (2:29). Then they break down how the Texas baseball team managed to string together five wins this week to right the ship in Big 12 play (13:48). As always, they close the show honoring Big Bertha and they Bang the Drum (22:15). Kyle celebrates the future of Longhorn golf, while Gerald honors the Longhorn legends that were inducted into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little) / CC BY-SA 4.0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this week’s Longhorn Republic, Gerald Goodridge and Kyle Carpenter break down which Texas players helped themselves big time at Texas’s annual Pro Day (2:35) and why teams should stop sleeping on Poona Ford. Then they look at the next set of names that are exiting the Texas program, with Eric Davis, Jr. and Kerwin Roach II setting their eyes on the NBA, while James Banks explores the transfer market (13:12). As always, they close the show honoring Big Bertha and they Bang the Drum (27:41). Kyle builds his excitement for all of the Longhorns playing in the 2018 Masters Golf Tournament, while Gerald fawns over John Burt’s speed. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little) / CC BY-SA 4.0 If you want to donate to assist with the medical treatment of Andrew Jones, visit HornRaiser. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this week’s Longhorn Republic, Gerald Goodridge and Kyle celebrate the first week of spring practice by breaking down who they think will be the starters at wide receiver and tight end (2:00), before looking at a potential home-and-home with the Alabama Crimson Tide (15:49). (Collin Johnson’s crazy catch) Then they move onto a successful season from the women’s basketball team (18:09), and try to figure out what the Jacob Young transfer means to the Texas basketball program moving foward (22:48). Kyle breaks down the pitching that led to a big week from Texas baseball (32:38), before he and Gerald celebrate lighting the tower orange for a swimming and diving National Championship (32:38). As always, they close the show honoring Big Bertha and they Bang the Drum (34:40). Kyle celebrates Bryan Carrington’s Twitter presence, while Gerald is confused as to why Vince Young was labelled a bust. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little) / CC BY-SA 4.0 If you want to donate to assist with the medical treatment of Andrew Jones, visit HornRaiser. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this week’s Longhorn Republic, Kyle is back from Las Vegas so they get back to work talking Texas Longhorns sports. They open up talking about the Texas Longhorns’ early exit from the Big 12 tournament and what the team will look like for the 2018-2019 season (2:00). But it’s not all bad basketball news, as the women’s basketball team continues to roll in the Women’s NCAA Tournament (12:00) The Texas baseball team managed to right the ship with a sweep of the Kansas Jayhawks to open Big 12 play (14:08), while the football team starts Spring Practice (17:29). Will it be Shane Buechele or Sam Ehlinger suiting up at quarterback for the Longhorns? Will they be handing the ball off to Toneil Carter, Daniel Young or someone not even on campus yet? As always, the boys honor Big Bertha and Bang the Drum (27:02). Kyle looks back at Shaka Smart’s first 100 games in Burnt Orange and Gerald looks at the missing piece of the Texas passing game. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little) / CC BY-SA 4.0 If you want to donate to assist with the medical treatment of Andrew Jones, visit HornRaiser. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this week’s Longhorn Republic, Kyle is back from Las Vegas so they get back to work talking Texas Longhorns sports. They open up talking about all things NCAA baseketball, both men’s and women’s. The men’s team managed to get into the field and will open the tournament againstthe Nevada Wolfpack in the second round (1:37). Then they welcome back Wescott Eberts to talk all-things recruiting after a big weekend. Texas kicked it off receiving a big committment from Jordan Whittington (9:11), while hosting five-star offensive tackle Kenyon Green (14:32). They break down what the committment of graduate transfer Calvin Anderson (16:06), and what Bryan Carrington’s new role means for the program (20:00). As always, the boys honor Big Bertha and Bang the Drum (28:41). Wescott wishes Texas fans would give Shaka Smart some much-deserved credit, and Gerald shares his fears heading into Spring Practice. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little) / CC BY-SA 4.0 If you want to donate to assist with the medical treatment of Andrew Jones, visit HornRaiser. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this week’s Longhorn Republic, Kyle Carpenter is on vacation so Gerald Goodridge welcomes in the man himself, Wescott Eberts. They talk Texas basketball and the team’s outlook heading into the Big 12 tournament, as well as who should have received conference awards(1:15). Then they break down what the future looks like for Texas Football at tight end (5:36), how guys like Malik Jefferson, Holton Hill and Connor Williams performed at the NFL Scouting Combine (5:37), and the big visitors on campus for the 2019 recruiting class (14:14). As always, the boys honor Big Bertha and Bang the Drum (22:45). Wescott wishes Texas fans would give Shaka Smart some much-deserved credit, and Gerald shares his fears heading into Spring Practice. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little) / CC BY-SA 4.0 If you want to donate to assist with the medical treatment of Andrew Jones, visit HornRaiser. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this week’s Longhorn Republic, Gerald Goodridge and Kyle Carpenter talk about the FBI’s findings that Eric Davis, Jr, Prince Ibeh and Isaiah Taylor all received improper benefits from an agent (1:50). Then, they cover another up-and-down week from Texas basketball, refusing to talk about the loss to the Kansas State Wildcats (8:52) and getting excited about the contributions of Jacob Young and Jericho Sims against the Oklahoma State Cowboys in the absence of Davis and Mohamed Bamba (13:00). We quickly preview the women’s basketball team’s Senior Night matchup against the Oklahoma Sooners (22:00), recap the week that was in Texas baseball (22:40) and look at where Reggie Hemphill-Mapps will land (26:15). As always, the boys honor Big Bertha and Bang the Drum (27:25). Kyle shows some much-needed love to the Texas Swimming and Diving, while Gerald looks to the coaching future of Frank Okam. Subscribe to the podcast via iTunes, Google Play, or Stitcher. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little) / CC BY-SA 4.0 If you want to donate to assist with the medical treatment of Andrew Jones, visit HornRaiser. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this week’s Longhorn Republic, Gerald Goodridge and Kyle Carpenter let the mood dip briefly talking about the Texas Basketball loss to the Baylor Bears (2:28), before quickly rebounding as they celebrate a season sweep of the Oklahoma Sooners (6:50). Giving credit where credit is due, they celebrate Dylan Ostekowski and Kerwin Roach II locking up Trae Young. They then quickly cover women’s basketbalL (12:17) and get excited for baseball’s opening day (13:10). Finally they look at Max Cummins’s move from defensive end to tight end (16:58) and get excited about Teaxs’s junior day (19:28). As always, the boys honor Big Bertha and Bang the Drum (22:19). Kyle lets fans know what new addition to the Texas football team he’s excited about and Gerald is thankful for representation in the Texas locker room. Subscribe to the podcast via iTunes, Google Play, or Stitcher. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little) / CC BY-SA 4.0 If you want to donate to assist with the medical treatment of Andrew Jones, visit HornRaiser. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this week’s Longhorn Republic, Gerald Goodridge and Kyle Carpenter get excited about a bumper crop of Texas recruits inking on National Signing Day 2018 and look at their favorite parts of the class (1:36). Then they move onto the Texas Longhorns’ struggles against Kansas State (8:54) and TCU (13:49), which seem to be tied to the performance of Mohammed Bamba and the Texas bigs. However, not all is lost as women’s basketball continues to surge (17:46) and baseball season is right around the corner (18:28). As always, the boys honor Big Bertha and Bang the Drum (20:00). Kyle celebrates record-breaking feats on the track and Gerald again wishes tempered expectations for Texas fans. Subscribe to the podcast via iTunes, Google Play, or Stitcher. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little) / CC BY-SA 4.0 If you want to donate to assist with the medical treatment of Andrew Jones, visit HornRaiser. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this week’s Longhorn Republic, Gerald Goodridge and Kyle Carpenter lament a missed opportunity in Lubbock (2:00), but applaud Matt Coleman’s bounceback performance against the Oklahoma Sooners (8:19). They compare the struggles of freshman breakouts Trae Young and Mohamed Bamba, and look ahead a bit to the next meeting of the two teams. Then, Cody Daniel stops by for a National Signing Day preview (17:13), breaking down what fans should expect and who they should be watching leading up to National Signing Day. Should fans expect the calm of a Mack Brown National Signing Day or the fireworks more closely associated with Charlie Strong’s tenure? Finally, they look at why Chris Warren III may have gotten an invite to the NFL Combine over Poona Ford (24:43) As always, the boys honor Big Bertha and Bang the Drum (29:03). Kyle bangs the drum on the Dylan Ostekowski making bold hair choices and Gerald reflects on the career of Aaron Williams. Subscribe to the podcast via iTunes, Google Play, or Stitcher. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little) / CC BY-SA 4.0 If you want to donate to assist with the medical treatment of Andrew Jones, visit HornRaiser. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this week’s Longhorn Republic, Gerald Goodridge and Kyle Carpenter feel some relief after Texas manages to put together back-to-back wins, thanks in-part to outstanding performances from Mohamad Bamba. They then look at what the possible transfer of freshman standout Reggie Hemphill-Mapps could do to the Texas offense, and if players like Jerrod Heard or John Burt could fill in. Finally, Kyle bangs the drum on the Big 12’s performance in the Big 12/SEC challenge and Gerald calls for tempered expectations for football in 2018. Subscribe to the podcast via iTunes, Google Play, or Stitcher. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little) / CC BY-SA 4.0 If you want to donate to assist with the medical treatment of Andrew Jones, visit HornRaiser. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this week’s Longhorn Republic, Gerald Goodridge and Kyle Carpenter work on uncovering why the Texas Longhorn’s basketball team can’t seem to string together back-to-back strong performances. Gerald gets excited at the future for Kerwin Roach, and per usual Kyle is excited about Mohammed Bamba. Then they look at what new Texas co-offensive coordinator and offensive line coach Herb Hand brings to the Forty Acres. This week, Kyle bangs the drum on the prospects of Kris Boyd and Caden Sterns returning DBU to it’s proper stature, and Gerald makes his case for John Burt to get more looks. Subscribe to the podcast via iTunes, Google Play, or Stitcher. If you want to donate to assist with the medical treatment of Andrew Jones, visit HornRaiser. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gerald Goodridge and Kyle Carpenter try to figure out why the Texas Longhorns can’t hold onto a lead in big games. They look at the future of the women’s basketball team and which football early enrollees will make the biggest impact. As always, Kyle and Gerald give you something specific to pay attention to in a segment called Bang the Drum. If you want to donate to assist with the medical treatment of Andrew Jones, visit HornRaiser. Subscribe to the podcast via iTunes, Google Play, or Stitcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gerald Goodridge and Kyle Carpenter look at freshman Jase Fabres’s efforts in a close loss to the Baylor Bears and what Texas needs to do in order to build momentum. Then they look at Texas signees in High School All-America games, and examine whether or not Jalen Hurts and Calvin Anderson will end up in Burnt Orange. As always, Kyle and Gerald give you something specific to pay attention to in a segment called Bang the Drum. Subscribe to the podcast via iTunes, Google Play, or Stitcher. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little) / CC BY-SA 4.0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gerald Goodridge and Kyle Carpenter recap the Texas Longhorns’ big win over the Missouri Tigers in the Texas bowl. Then they look at what the loss of Malik Jefferson does to the Texas defense, and how players like Gary Johnson and Anthony Wheeler can help fill the void. Finally, Gerald and Kyle try not to gush too much about Mohamed Bamba and Dylan Osetkowski. As always, Kyle and Gerald give you something specific to pay attention to in a segment called Bang the Drum. Subscribe to the podcast via iTunes, Google Play, or Stitcher. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little) / CC BY-SA 4.0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gerald Goodridge and Kyle Carpenter the Texas Longhorns upcoming bowl game against the Missouri Tigers, what the team will be missing without DeShon Elliott, Connor Williams and Chris Warren II. Then the boys break down the early signing period and what the early enrollees mean to the program moving forward. As always, Kyle and Gerald give you something specific to pay attention to in a segment called Bang the Drum. Subscribe to the podcast via iTunes, Google Play, or Stitcher. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little) / CC BY-SA 4.0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gerald Goodridge and Kyle Carpenter discuss Michael Dickson’s big postseason award, DeShon Elliott, Malik Jefferson and Poona Ford’s honors and talk about what Andew Jones’s injury means for Texas basketball. They also have high hopes for Texas’s new athletic director, Chris Del Conte. As always, Kyle and Gerald give you something specific to pay attention to in a segment called Bang the Drum. Subscribe to the podcast via iTunes, Google Play, or Stitcher. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little) / CC BY-SA 4.0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gerald Goodridge and Kyle Carpenter discuss Holton Hill and DeShon Elliott making their professional decision, while Malik Jefferson, Poona Ford and Michael Dickson all received conference honors. Then the boys welcome in friend of the show, and former Texas offensive lineman, Nick Zajicek to do a postmortem on the Texas offense. As always, Kyle and Gerald give you something specific to pay attention to in a segment called Bang the Drum. Subscribe to the podcast via iTunes, Google Play, or Stitcher. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little) / CC BY-SA 4.0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gerald Goodridge and Kyle Carpenter try to nail down what exactly happened in the Texas Longhorns’ come-from-ahead loss against the Texas Tech Red Raiders. Then, they break down what the losses of Chris Warren III and Connor Williams means for the future, and how much more attrition fans can expect. Finally, they take a brief look at what happened against the Duke Blue Devils and Gonzaga Bulldogs in the PK80 Tournament. As always, Kyle and Gerald give you something specific to pay attention to in a segment called Bang the Drum. Subscribe to the podcast via iTunes, Google Play, or Stitcher. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little) / CC BY-SA 4.0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gerald Goodridge and special guest Wes Crochet celebrate the Texas Longhorns’ bowl eligibility, break down their change in identity against West Virginia and whether Sam Ehlinger should be the starter against Tech. As always, Wes and Gerald give you something specific to pay attention to in a segment called Bang the Drum. Subscribe to the podcast via iTunes, Google Play, or Stitcher. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little) / CC BY-SA 4.0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gerald Goodridge and Kyle Carpenter poke holes in the Texas Longhorns’ win over the Kansas Jayhawks, break down the new role for Chris Warren III, and look for answers heading into Morgantown to take on the West Virginia Mountaineers. As always, Kyle and Gerald give you something specific to pay attention to in a segment called Bang the Drum. Subscribe to the podcast via iTunes, Google Play, or Stitcher. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little) / CC BY-SA 4.0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gerald Goodridge and Kyle Carpenter lament the Texas Longhorns’ loss at the hands of the TCU Horned Frogs, try to preview the Kansas Jayhawks and look at the other sports on the Forty Acres. As always, Kyle and Gerald give you something specific to pay attention to in a segment called Bang the Drum. Subscribe to the podcast via iTunes, Google Play, or Stitcher. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little) / CC BY-SA 4.0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gerald Goodridge and Kyle Carpenter break down the good and the bad of the Texas Longhorns’ win over the Baylor Bears, what Toneil Carter and Daniel Young bring to the running game, and whether Sam Ehlinger or Shane Buechele gives Texas a better chance against TCU. As always, Kyle and Gerald give you something specific to pay attention to in a segment called Bang the Drum. Subscribe to the podcast via iTunes, Google Play, or Stitcher. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little) / CC BY-SA 4.0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gerald Goodridge and Kyle Carpenter try to make some sense out of what happened against the Oklahoma State Cowboys, why Chris Warren’s performance has slipped, and what the offense looks like without Sam Ehlinger. Then they try, and fail, to not look past the Baylor Bears. As always, Kyle and Gerald give you something specific to pay attention to in a segment called Bang the Drum. Subscribe to the podcast via iTunes, Google Play, or Stitcher. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little) / CC BY-SA 4.0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gerald Goodridge and Kyle Carpenter break down what the difference was against the Oklahoma Sooners, why Sam Ehlinger was so successful and how to get the running game going. Then, they try to find a weakness in the Oklahoma State offense, led by Heisman candidate Mason Rudolph and the talented James Washington. As always, Kyle and Gerald give you something specific to pay attention to in a segment called Bang the Drum. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire ( Ryan Little) / CC BY-SA 4.0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gerald Goodridge and Kyle Carpenter examine how the Texas Longhorns pulled out a win against the Kansas State Wildcats. Then they shift gears and examine how Texas can come away with a win over the Oklahoma Sooners in the Red River Rivalry. As always, Kyle and Gerald give you something specific to pay attention to in a segment called Bang the Drum. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire ( Ryan Little) / CC BY-SA 4.0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gerald Goodridge and Kyle Carpenter discuss the Texas Longhorns’ tight win over the Iowa State Cyclones and what Texas can do to start conference play with back-to-back wins. As always, Kyle and Gerald give you something specific to pay attention to in a segment called Bang the Drum. You can find more Texas Longhorns coverage on www.burntorangenation.com. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little) / CC BY-SA 4.0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gerald Goodridge and Kyle Carpenter break down what Texas needs to do in order to start Big 12 play with a win against Iowa State, before binging you a quick update on the other in-season sports. They end the show giving you two keys to look for in the coming weeks, in a segment called Bang the Drum. You can find more Texas Longhorns coverage on www.burntorangenation.com. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little) / CC BY-SA 4.0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gerald Goodridge and Kyle Carpenter take a long look at the double-overtime loss at the hands of the USC Trojans and what Texas needs to focus on during their bye week and beyond. They end the show giving you two keys to look for in the coming weeks, in a segment called Bang the Drum. You can find more Texas Longhorns coverage on www.burntorangenation.com. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little) / CC BY-SA 4.0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kyle Carpenter and Gerald Goodridge look at Texas’ quick recovery and how the Longhorns can take that success with them to take on the University of Southern California Trojans. They end the show giving you two keys to look for in the coming weeks, in a segment called Bang the Drum. You can find more Texas Longhorns coverage on www.burntorangenation.com. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little) / CC BY-SA 4.0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kyle Carpenter and Gerald Goodridge break down what happened in the surprising loss at the hands of the Maryland Terrapins, and spin it forward to preview the matchup against San Jose State. They end the show giving you two keys to look for in the coming weeks, in a segment called Bang the Drum. You can find more Texas Longhorns coverage on www.burntorangenation.com. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little) / CC BY-SA 4.0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices