Podcast appearances and mentions of Houston Cougars

It's the 2026 Chuck Oliver Show Top 20 Countdown as we look at Chuck Oliver's 20 best college football teams for the upcoming college football season! 20. Houston 19. Penn State 18. Louisville 17. SMU 16. Texas TechSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Is The G Podcast | @thisisthegpodcast Episode 324: Phi Slama Jamma Legend Basketball royalty Larry Micheaux (PhiSlama Jamma, NBA) joins the crew to discuss player development, navigating NIL, modern WNBA growth, and athletic longevity. Key Highlights Phi Slama Jamma & the Pros: Larry reflects on his Houston Cougars legacy and NBA career. Modern College Game & NIL: The impact of one-and-done rosters and how Larry's new podcast with daughter Latoya educates families on recruiting and financial literacy. WNBA & League Leadership: The rise of Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, media narratives, and the need for strong league guidance. Basketball Evolution: LeBron's longevity, lost fundamentals, and strategic shifts in the three-point era. News & Culture: Syracuse Mike covers top headlines; Tonya B breaks down radio legacies, the Tupac trial, Verzuz, and classic R&B. Timestamps 00:00 – Intro & Larry Micheaux welcome 02:23 – Navigating NIL & youth sports education 03:31 – One-and-done culture vs. player development 04:49 – WNBA explosion: Caitlin Clark & Angel Reese 07:21 – Modern league leadership & standards 12:37 – LeBron James, longevity & the GOAT debate 16:29 – Fundamentals, physicality & financial literacy 27:56 – Tanya B's Tea: Fugees, radio legends & Verzuz 36:53 – News Roundup: Tupac trial, Lakers valuation & headlines Memorable Quotes "We try to educate parents and athletes about the UIL, the NIL, the changes that they've been making with sports." — Larry Micheaux "You have to have different parts... when you play your part, then you have to compete to a championship." — Larry Micheaux

The Bottom Line with Chois Woodman, Trent Hilliard and Jamie Lent tells you what you need to know in the world of sports both locally and nationally, and they read your comments from the chatline. Chois brings the question of the day which was, If Mahomes was on your favorite NFL team, how many Super bowls would they have? The group gives their projections for the Houston Cougars this upcoming football season. The tell me I'm wrong statement by Jamie was the Cowboys will improve from last year but still miss the playoffs, and then we predicted who will make the playoffs for each division.

What if the secret to better golf is not another swing theory, launch-monitor number or technical rabbit hole—but learning how to truly play the game? Mark Immelman sits down with 3x PGA TOUR winner, NCAA National Champion, Texas State Golf Hall of Famer and respected golf broadcaster Billy Ray Brown for an honest conversation about the lessons Billy Ray wishes he had understood earlier in his career. His biggest realization? You do not have to be perfect to play great golf. Billy Ray explains why golf is a game of recovery, how an uncomfortable Christmas Day practice session transformed his short game and why players must learn to solve problems without immediately turning to a coach or a collection of data. Mark and Billy Ray also explore the importance of grip, setup, ball position, clubface awareness and active hands. They discuss Scottie Scheffler, Adam Scott, Dustin Johnson, Jackson Suber, Ben Hogan, Byron Nelson, Arnold Palmer and the Harmon family while examining how great players build swings that perform under pressure. In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why chasing perfection can keep golfers from playing their best. How Billy Ray transformed his short game in only a few months. Why golf should be viewed as a game of recovery. The difference between productive practice and simply filling time. Why golfers should practice the shots that make them uncomfortable How feel and technique work together. Why self-discovery builds adaptable, resilient players How technology and data can help—and when they become distractions. Why grip, stance, alignment and ball position still matter. How clubface awareness allows great golfers to save imperfect swings. Why different grips require different body motions and matchups. How course conditions should influence the swing and shot, and Why the ultimate goal is to play golf rather than chase a perfect-looking motion. Key Takeaways: You Do Not Have to Be Perfect - Great golf is not produced by hitting every shot perfectly. Every player will miss greens, struggle with portions of the game and face situations that require creativity. The best players accept that reality and become skilled at recovering. Build a Short Game That Travels - Billy Ray recalls entering college as an excellent tee-to-green player who was not good enough around the greens. After his coach contacted his father, Billy Ray spent a cold Christmas Day working alone on his chipping. That experience began a transformation that helped him earn a place in the University of Houston lineup and win an NCAA championship later that spring. Practice What Makes You Uncomfortable - Golfers naturally gravitate toward clubs and shots they already hit well. Productive practice requires the opposite approach. Work on the awkward lies, partial wedges, flighted irons, recovery shots and uncomfortable situations that will eventually appear on the course. Learn to Figure It Out - Players who always turn to someone else after a poor shot can become dependent on external feedback. Billy Ray believes golfers must spend time experimenting, observing the ball and learning what their own motions feel like. That self-awareness gives players the ability to make adjustments during competition.  Fundamentals Provide the Foundation Modern technology offers valuable information, but Billy Ray continually returns to the same fundamentals: Grip Stance Alignment Ball position, Distance from the ball, Clubface control, A consistent setup gives the swing a better opportunity to organize itself naturally. The Ball Does Not Lie - Launch monitors can provide useful measurements, but the flight of the golf ball remains the clearest form of feedback. Golfers should learn to recognize why the ball curved, launched too high, spun too much or started offline. Play the Shot the Course Requires - Firm ground, wind, changing green speeds and difficult lies require adaptation. A golfer's motion should respond to the shot and environment—not remain locked into one predetermined swing model. Play Golf, Not Golf Swing - The objective is simple: get the ball into the hole in the fewest possible strokes. Technique matters, but only when it helps the golfer accomplish that goal. Memorable Quotes: “You do not have to be perfect in this game.” “The most complex thing about learning to play the game is keeping it simple.” “The ball doesn't lie.” “You have to go to the most uncomfortable situations and put yourself in there.” “Play the game, not swing the golf club.” This podcast is also available as a vodcast on YouTube - search and subscribe to Mark Immelman and leave a comment.

Chuck reacts to a Colorado federal judge's ruling opening up yet another set of roster issues for CFB. Chuck and Heath discuss the challenge for schools in deciding whether to try and bring back players when that ruling might be overturned. Dan Mathews of Sportstalk 790 in Houston previews the Houston Cougars (team 20 in Chuck's preseason top 20).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Carter Yates and senior writer Mike Craven are joined by Ryan Monceaux, the publisher of GoCoogs.com, for a full preview for the 2026 Houston Cougars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Houston Cougars defense is reload for 2026. In this double feature, we sit down with Quindario Lee as he makes his highly anticipated return after missing the 2025 season with a wrist injury, alongside Will James, who lays out his personal goals and Houston's aspirations for a National Championship run.#gocoogs #collegefootball #big12

Houston Cougars interior defensive lineman De'Marion Thomas breaks down his offseason transformation in an exclusive 1-on-1 interview.Thomas opens up about dropping 20 pounds, sharpening his technique, his decision to redshirt at Oklahoma State, and why he chose Houston. Plus, he shares his thoughts on the UH coaching staff and team expectations for the 2026 college football season.#gocoogs #collegefootball #big12

Houston Cougars safety Kentrell Webb sits down for an exclusive 1-on-1 interview to discuss his returning 2026 season at UH, Big 12 championship expectations, and aiming for the NFL.#gocoogs #collegefootball #big12

Ryan Monceaux from GoCoogs.com joined to preview the Houston Cougars football season. 

Jake & Ben Full Show from July 22, 2026 Hour 1 The Miami Heat Youtube account may have spoiled LeBron's next team.  Top 3 Stories of the Day: University of Utah is Inducting Former DB Eric Weddle into its Ring of Honor, Pat "Armpit" McAfee is releasing an Album, RSL returns to MLS Action Tonight El Cheapo Strikes Again: Portland Trailblazers have parted ways with Legendary Play by Play Kevin Calabro  Hour 2 Ben has a story to share about a situation he had on public transportation Ole Miss Head Coach Pete Golding Defends Tampering at SEC Media Days Not Every Former Player is a Great Broadcaster Hour 3 Is Kyle Whittingham walking into a mess at Michigan? Will he be able to Clean it Up? What You Got Wednesday: LeBron's Teammates Over the Years & Musicians Turned Actors Hour 4 Ryan Monceaux from GoCoogs.com joined to preview the Houston Cougars football season.  Is this acceptable behavior on an airplane?  Christian has a lot of movies that he needs to catch up on  

Hour 4 of Jake & Ben on July 22, 2026 Ryan Monceaux from GoCoogs.com joined to preview the Houston Cougars football season.  Is this acceptable behavior on an airplane?  Christian has a lot of movies that he needs to catch up on

After a 2 month break, welcome to our 1st offseason Interview episode (#81) of Season 3 on the No Conference for Old Men Podcast.The 3 Old Men return with a bang, as we sit down and chat with Ryan Elvin (UH MBB Player Development Assistant). We cover things far & wide as we dive into Ryan's background, his journey as a former Walk-on, becoming a cult hero at UH after icing the NCAA tourney win over A&M 2 seasons ago, to now becoming a part of the UH coaching staff. We bring a depth and insight into Ryan's background & perspective that you won't find anywhere else!- No Conference for Old Men is available for free via Spotify / Apple Podcast / SoundCloud & the GoCoogs.com YouTube Page; we're also available via Dave Campbell's College Podcast Network feed as their only basketball-centric offering.- Intro / Exit music: Ground Zero provided by FreeBeats.io- Please follow us on https://gocoogs.com/old-men/

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Mark Rodgers and Cale Gundy live from Frisco, Texas at Big 12 Football Media Days. Head Coach Willie Fritz joins to discuss the outlook for his Houston Cougars. Also, Oklahoma State linebacker Ethan Wesloski discusses playing for Eric Morris, and his brother's Oklahoma baseball career.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan MailThe basketball season switches gears into Summertime mode! We check in with former Houston Cougar freshman sensation Kingston Flemings! He chats with  Bob about his game, his family, and what life was like as a Cougar! Plus, the week's news and notes! WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback only helps make the show better, and we appreciate your support! For more information about the Naismith Trophy Award, visit our home on the web.

In this episode, Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino share their Houston Cougars 2026 preview. Joe and Blake also share their 2026 Heisman dark horse picks. Plus, they rank and debate the top five defensive coordinators in college football.

Ali Mac, Dylan Mathews, and Beau Morgan spend some time with the Head Basketball Coach of the Houston Cougars and former Head Coach of Atlanta Hawks' first round pick Kingston Flemings, Coach Kelvin Sampson! Dylan, Ali, and Beau talk to Coach Sampson about how rewarding it was for him to see Kingston Flemings, Chris Cenac Jr., and Emanuel Sharp get drafted this year, how Kingston Flemings grew as a defender under him at Houston, the type of person that Hawks fans are getting in Kingston, how he sees Kingston Flemings' game translating in the NBA with the Hawks, how he and the school help students stay out of gambling trouble and make sure they're well versed when it comes to their finances, and when he's going to try and come to Atlanta to see Kingston play

HR3 - Bijan Robinson not recognized as NFL's best player because he's on Falcons In hour three Ali Mac, Dylan Mathews, and Beau Morgan quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, continue to react to Senior NFL Writer for CBS Sports Pete Prisco's 100 best NFL players list entering the new season, talk about Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson being 17th on the list, Falcons right guard Chris Lindstrom being ranked 33rd on the list, and Falcons wide receiver Drake London being ranked 96th, talk about if they agree with where Pete has Bijan, Chris, and Drake ranked, discuss if they think any other Falcons should be in Pete's Top 100 list, and explain why they think Bijan is sometimes underrated by the national media due to the Falcons lack of success recently. Then, Ali and Beau spend some time with 92.9 The Game's own soccer insider Madison Crews! Beau, Ali, and Madison discuss what charms Madison got on her Bank of America charm bracelet, if Madison thinks Japan can take down Brazil today in their round of 32 match, if Madison thinks Congo DR are the darlings of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, how Madison is feeling about the Congo DR vs. England match that's happening here in Atlanta on Wednesday, the US Men's National Team having a manageable path to the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, what the USMNT has to do to beat Bosnia-Herzegovina in their round of 32 match on Wednesday, who US Men's National Team fans should be rooting for to win between Belgium and Senegal, because the winner of that match will face the USMNT if the US Men's National Team beats Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday, and if Madison thinks Christian Pulisic will play the full 90 minutes against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday. Finally, The Morning Shift crew closes out hour three by spending some time with the Head Basketball Coach of the Houston Cougars and former Head Coach of Atlanta Hawks' first round pick Kingston Flemings, Coach Kelvin Sampson! Dylan, Ali, and Beau talk to Coach Sampson about how rewarding it was for him to see Kingston Flemings, Chris Cenac Jr., and Emanuel Sharp get drafted this year, how Kingston Flemings grew as a defender under him at Houston, the type of person that Hawks fans are getting in Kingston, how he sees Kingston Flemings' game translating in the NBA with the Hawks, how he and the school help students stay out of gambling trouble and make sure they're well versed when it comes to their finances, and when he's going to try and come to Atlanta to see Kingston play.

Nick and Ray discuss all three picks for the Sacramento Kings in their review of the 2026 NBA Draft. They start out by covering Darius Acuff Jr., the #7 overall pick and star Arkansas point guard who was long rumored to have been a target for the Kings, including his remarkable scoring and playmaking abilities and some of his concerns on defense. Then, they talk about UConn forward Alex Karaban, the trade that the Kings made to move up to #29, and how Karaban's shooting, leadership, and strong help defense would fit with the Kings. Finally, they cover Houston Cougars guard Emanuel Sharp and his ability to play a factor in the rotation for the Kings next season with his 3-and-D skill set. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nick Cellini and Chris Dimino talk everything Atlanta Sports, the National Sports picture and the current (and WAY back when) in pop culture! Get the latest and your fill of Atlanta Braves, Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks daily from two "Southern" Yankees daily Mon-Fri from 10a-2p! The 11 o'clock hour is brought to you by TRAJAN WEALTH; Planning for tomorrow starts today. Visit Trajan Wealth dot com to learn more about retirement and state planning Kelvin Sampson joins us to talk about Kingston Flemings RedZone - More Kyle Pitts contract reaction See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelvin Sampson coached our Atlanta Hawks draft pick Kingston Flemings at Houston and gives us the skinny on what we can expect from our newest point guard. Oh, and Coach Sampson grew up a Braves fan!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan let you hear some of what Atlanta Hawks President of Basketball Operations Onsi Saleh had to say during his interview with Dukes and Bell yesterday. Mike, Ali, and Beau let you hear Onsi talk about how the team isn't just one player away from a championship right now and how there's no blockbuster trade on the table for the team this offseason. The Morning Shift reacts to what Onsi had to say, and also lets you hear Saleh talk about how Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher fits what the team is doing, how they're confident in his development, but how he, just like everyone else on the team, has to earn their minutes. Mike, Ali, and Beau react to what Onsi had to say about that, and talk about how Onsi is staying true to his word about improving this Hawks team through the draft.

HR1 - Onsi Saleh drafted best player available & filled Hawks biggest need with 8th pick In hour one Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, react to the Atlanta Hawks selecting Houston Cougars guard Kingston Flemings with the number eight overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft last night and St. John's Red Storm forward Zuby Ejiofor with the 23rd overall pick in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft last night, give their initial reactions to both picks, explain why they think Flemings will help the Hawks right away with his defense and speed, react to Tight End Kyle Pitts Sr. and the Atlanta Falcons reaching an agreement yesterday on a three-year, $54 million-dollar contract, give their initial reactions to to the contract, explain why they think Pitts signing a three-year $54 million-dollar deal with the Falcons should be a pleasant surprise for Falcons fans, recap and react to the Atlanta Braves' 7-6 loss to the San Diego Padres last night in San Diego in 10 innings in game two of their three game series, talk about how the Braves have gone from finding ways to win to finding ways to lose, and then close out hour one by diving into the life of Dylan Mathews in ‘Dylin wit it'!

HR2 - Matt Ryan will be either blamed or praised for Falcons re-signing Kyle Pitts In hour two Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, continue to react to the Atlanta Hawks selecting Houston Cougars guard Kingston Flemings with the number eight overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft last night and St. John's Red Storm forward Zuby Ejiofor with the 23rd overall pick in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft last night, explain why they think Flemings matches everything the Hawks want in player on and off the court, continue to react to Tight End Kyle Pitts Sr. and the Atlanta Falcons reaching an agreement yesterday on a three-year, $54 million-dollar contract, play a round of Which One for the halftime portion of the show, where Ali gives Mike and Beau two different scenarios or options and the guys have to pick one, including picking if Falcons wide receiver Drake London or Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts will have a career year this season, react to quarterback Brendan Sorsby not being able to play in the NFL in 2026 because the league has elected not to hold a supplemental draft, and explain why they think the NFL not having a supplemental draft isn't all about sending a message to Sorsby.

HR3 - Kingston Flemings has potential to be one of the NBA's best two-way guards In hour three Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, continue to react to the Atlanta Hawks selecting Houston Cougars guard Kingston Flemings with the number eight overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft last night and St. John's Red Storm forward Zuby Ejiofor with the 23rd overall pick in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft last night, explain why they think Flemings will be a stud in the NBA if he continues to improve offensively, continue react to Tight End Kyle Pitts Sr. and the Atlanta Falcons reaching an agreement yesterday on a three-year, $54 million-dollar contract, continue to recap and react to the Atlanta Braves' 7-6 loss to the San Diego Padres last night in San Diego in 10 innings in game two of their three game series, talk about how the Braves are suffering from total team failure right now, and continue to react to quarterback Brendan Sorsby not being able to play in the NFL in 2026 because the league has elected not to hold a supplemental draft. Then, Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan close out the final hour by spending some time with Atlanta United Color Analyst & Host of Atlanta Soccer Tonight Jason Longshore! Mike Ali, Beau, and Jason discuss if Jason would rather wear the viral Bank of America 2026 FIFA World Cup charm bracelet or the Magic City hoodie from what was supposed to be Magic City Night last season for the Atlanta Hawks, just how much of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Jason has been watching, what's on the line between Haiti and Morocco this evening in their World Cup match here in Atlanta, what happened with England in their scoreless draw with Ghana yesterday in their Group L World Cup match, and if Jason thinks Lionel Messi is going to run away with the Golden Boot award or if there are other players still in the running for it.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac continue to react to the Atlanta Hawks selecting Houston Cougars guard Kingston Flemings with the number eight overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft last night and St. John's Red Storm forward Zuby Ejiofor with the 23rd overall pick in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft last night, and explain why they think Flemings will be a stud in the NBA if he continues to improve offensively.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac continue to react to the Atlanta Hawks selecting Houston Cougars guard Kingston Flemings with the number eight overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft last night and St. John's Red Storm forward Zuby Ejiofor with the 23rd overall pick in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft last night, and explain why they think Flemings matches everything the Hawks want in player on and off the court.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac react to the Atlanta Hawks selecting Houston Cougars guard Kingston Flemings with the number eight overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft last night and St. John's Red Storm forward Zuby Ejiofor with the 23rd overall pick in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft last night, give their initial reactions to both picks, and explain why they think Flemings will help the Hawks right away with his defense and his speed.

Joseph Duarte Breaks Down Houston Cougars' NBA Draft Prospects Live from New York

Joseph Duarte Breaks Down Houston Cougars' NBA Draft Prospects Live from New York

Join nationally-credentialed journalist Thomas Christopher in this action-packed episode of Mr. Gridiron - discussing the hottest topics in college football.While you're listening to the show, please make sure to like the video, leave a comment, and subscribe to the channel!Today's episode is built around former Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban and his concerns, and warning, for the future of college football.This morning's Morning Huddle highlights Kirk Herbstreit's replacement in CFB27, a new NCAA proposal, and much more.This episode's Eye-Opener of the Week segment features the Houston Cougars football program.Today's Film Room Flash segment features Arizona State Sun Devils defensive back Jessiah McGrew.Follow along for that, and much more in the latest edition of Mr. Gridiron!The League Winners are a company dedicated to covering the college football and the NFL. Created by Thomas Christopher, TLW was created to give football fans news, highlights, interviews, film review and much more surrounding the game of football.#MrGridiron #CollegeFootball #FootballPodcast #NCAAFootball #CFBPodcast #NCAA #Football #SportsPodcast #CFB26 #CollegeFootballPlayoff #CollegeFootballHOF #JessiahMcGrew #ArizonaState #SunDevils #NickSaban #RichRodriguez #HoustonFootball #TexasFootball #HoustonCougars #AlabamaFootball

ESPN 97.5 host Jeremy Branham joined DJ & PK to take a deep dive on Willie Fritz and the Houston Cougars as the spring football tour stopped in H-Town.

The Houston Cougars surge onto the national radar as Willie Fritz transforms recruiting and program expectations—could a College Football Playoff berth in 2026 be within reach? Brian Smith and Parker Ainsworth break down Fritz's strategic focus on stacking talent from Houston, Louisiana, and North Texas, spotlighting star quarterback recruit Keisean Henderson's impact on building a locally powered roster. Is Fritz's honest, no-nonsense approach the secret to landing top prospects and establishing Houston as a Big 12 contender? The hosts analyze the Cougars' improved physicality in the trenches, the influence of transfer portal additions like Ashton Porter, and what it will take for Houston to escalate from dark horse to playoff lock. Key discussion points include challenges snagging elite Dallas-area recruits, the long-term vision for national recruiting reach, and why Fritz deserves top-10 head coach recognition. Can the Houston Cougars shock the nation and claim a spot among college football's elite? Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it's time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join the community: https://theportal.supercast.com/ Support us by supporting our sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A stunning off-field story has completely shifted the outlook for Texas Tech Red Raiders — and possibly the entire Big 12. Mike Craven joins the show to break down the impact of the news surrounding Texas Tech's quarterback situation and what it means for the Red Raiders heading into 2026.From playoff-caliber expectations to now fighting to stay in conference contention, the ripple effects are massive. The conversation dives into roster construction, NIL decisions, and how quickly a program's trajectory can change overnight. Plus, a full look around the Big 12 — including rising contenders, dark horses, and major question marks across the conference.What does this mean for Texas Tech's win total? Can they recover with key injuries and depth concerns? And which teams are now in position to capitalize?This is a must-watch breakdown if you want to understand how one headline just reshaped the Big 12 landscape.#big12 #collegefootball #cfb #brendansorsby #gambling #wreckem 00:36 Why the situation could be serious for Texas Tech01:39 How the QB situation impacts the 2026 season02:39 Vegas win totals shift after the news03:18 Texas Tech ceiling vs Big 12 contention outlook04:11 Rewriting expectations and preseason projections05:11 Why Willie Fritz and Houston Cougars are rising06:48 Dave Aranda and Baylor Bears facing uncertainty09:40 Sonny Dykes and TCU Horned Frogs changing identitySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Lions' filters and a three-man target band at 17 One week from Day 3, the Detroit Lions board is narrowing to players who match clear standards. No recent DUIs. No violence. No academic ineligibility. They prefer team captains, academic achievers, and multi-sport backgrounds. Maturity and coachability matter. Under Brad Holmes, the Detroit Lions draft their guys and ignore consensus boards. Expect that again. That approach frames a three-man cluster for pick No. 17 in the NFL Draft: TJ Parker, Blake Miller, and Kendrick Ford. Others could surface, including Monroe Fraley, Max Heinecker, and even Jermaine McCoy, but those three sit in the thick of it. The Detroit Lions Podcast made the case for each as culture and scheme fits. Blake Miller checks every box at right tackle Miller looks built for Detroit. Durable. Noticeable senior-year growth. Team captain. Strong football character. He can step in at right tackle quickly, as game ready as a college lineman can be entering the NFL. He also tested as an elite athlete at the combine. That level of testing did not always appear on tape, but nothing about him reads unathletic. Any narrative to the contrary is off base. If the Lions want a plug-in, long-view answer opposite Taylor Decker and in front of Aidan Hutchinson's edge, Miller is the easy fit. Why Faulk profiles as the Hutchinson complement Some fans will balk at taking Faulk at 17. The fit is plain. He is a physical clone of Marcus Davenport, only younger and healthy. He became a team captain at age 20 on a veteran Auburn team. High academic achiever. Impressive athletic profile and RAS. The critique is real: he is not super twitchy off the snap, and quicker pressure has been a fan priority. The Detroit Lions have not emphasized that timeline publicly. They value the totality of disruption and reliability opposite Hutchinson. Within that lens, Faulk makes sense at 17. Day-three watchlist: Kendrick Ford, Dante Corleone, and a sleeper at corner Ford's story fits Detroit. A blood clot cost him a season. He stayed loyal, stayed engaged on the sideline, and never detached. Two-time captain. Stylistic fit as a replacement for DJ Reed on the roster. Fourth-round range feels right given the board construction and need stack. Dante Corleone also flashed a clear line to Allen Park. In an interview, he singled out the Detroit Lions as the only team that spent significant time with him after the combine visit. The club has done its homework. Everything about his profile suggests they will like what they see. Do not sleep on Latrell McCutcheon, cornerback from the Houston Cougars. He has not been discussed enough. Good player. If Detroit wants a competitive outside corner later in the NFL Draft, he belongs on the card. #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #nfldraft #blakemiller #keldricfaulk #dontaycorleone #vjpayne #latrellmccutchin #lionsfits #gritfit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marcus Trice joins the show to share his journey from standout recruit to rising coach with the Houston Cougars football under Willie Fritz. Trice opens up about why coaching became his calling, the mentors who shaped his path, and how relationships remain the foundation of everything he builds. From learning under respected names like Chris Ross and Kobe Carthel to taking a leap of faith into college coaching, Trice explains how character, trust, and development drive his philosophy. He also dives into what it takes to lead a cornerback room, how he connects with players, and why adaptability is critical in today's game. Plus, Trice gives a behind-the-scenes look at recruiting, evaluating talent beyond just athletic ability, and what he looks for when building a championship-level defensive unit. If you want insight into the mindset of a rising coach and how programs are built from the inside out, this conversation delivers. #big12 #big12fb #collegefootball #cfb #gocoogs #htown #houston 00:36 From player to coach and finding purpose 02:08 Influence of mentors and coaching tree 04:30 Interview process and earning trust 06:23 Building relationships in coaching 07:23 Establishing culture in a new position group 09:00 Coaching philosophy and player development 10:43 Recruiting mindset and evaluating talent 12:39 Life off the field and family perspective Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seth and Sean react to Rick Pitino whining about postgame on-court interview scheduling, Faze Lacy being mad the Coogs lost, Charles Huff going a little far in a football-military analogy that's actually wrong, Dwyane Wade going after Pat Beverley for even having an opinion of him, and Mad Dog Russo taking issue with his son's take on UConn.

TNT Basketball Analyst Chris Webber joins Rich and gives his thoughts on the dominance of the Arizona Wildcats , on the failure of the Houston Cougars to advance in the tournament, the matchup between the UConn Huskies and the Michigan State Spartans, is hating Duke basketball falling out of style, on keeping any of his Fab 5 gear. In ‘What's More Likely' Rich weighs in on Ty Simpson going in the first round or Jeremiyah Love slipping out of the Top 10, if Myles Garrett or DeShaun Watson will start week 1 for the Browns, Seahawks season kickoff opponent, if the Arizona Wildcats will win the National Championship, and more.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shannon Sharpe, Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson and Iso Joe Johnson react to Arizona beating Iso Joe’s Arkansas Razorbacks, Illinois beats the Houston Cougars to go to the Elite 8, and Iowa upsets Nebraska to advance to the Elite 8 and much more! Subscribe to Nightcap presented by PrizePicks so you don’t miss out on any new drops! Download the PrizePicks app today and use code SHANNON to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/NI... 6:35 - Arizona beat Arkansas26:54 - Illinois beat Houston34:20 - Iowa beat Nebraska44:58 - Purdue beat Texas56:50 - Bracket Updates (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Illinois advances to the Elite Eight for the second time in three seasons, bullying the hometown Houston Cougars in a 65-55 win. David Mirkovic and Keaton Wagler each nabbed double-doubles, while every player had their moments in a total team effort. Most importantly, Brad Underwood's team not only matched, but surpassed the toughness of Kelvin Sampson's Cougars. Next up: Iowa (yes, IOWA!) for a trip to the Final Four in Indy.

Illinois dominated Houston Cougars with a smothering defensive performance, punching their ticket to the Elite 8. Kyle Tausk from Illini Inquirer joined the show to break down the key moments from the win and look ahead to the Illini's matchup with the Iowa Hawkeyes. He highlighted what Illinois needs to carry over to keep the run going. Later, Jackson Roberts of Sports Illustrated & Baseball Now joined the show to talk baseball and recap the St. Louis Cardinals Opening Day victory. The hour covered a big night for both Illinois basketball and Cardinals baseball. Follow The Drive on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

Isaac Trotter of 247Sports and CBS Sports joins the show to break down Illinois' impressive win over Houston Cougars. He also previews the Illini's upcoming matchup against the Iowa Hawkeyes and what to watch for. A must-listen conversation with one of the best college basketball minds! Plus the text line lights up with questions at 217-359-2255 and the guys give their Friday Toasts! Follow The Drive on X, Instagram, and Facebook.        

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes listened back to play-by-play announcer Boog Sciambi's praise for the Houston Cougars, who will play Illinois in the Sweet 16 on Thursday.

Seth and Sean discuss the path to the Final Four looking pretty clear for the Coogs, who at the station is happy and sad based on their team in the tournament, and Sean tells about his phone calling 911 because it fell out of his truck.

The Arizona Wildcats are your Big 12 Basketball Tournament Champions after beating the Houston Cougars 79-74.Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo gives you his TOP 3 takeaways and LIVE reaction on the show, including what this game means ahead of Selection Sunday for March Madness.Subscribe to Heartland College Sports for independent Big 12 coverage every week.

The Big 12 Tournament Championship Game is here and Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo and Matthew Postins give you a full breakdown, preview and prediction for the Arizona Wildcats vs. Houston Cougars on Saturday night. We talk about how this game is going play out, who has the edge and who wins the game.Subscribe to Heartland College Sports for independent Big 12 coverage every week.