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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.

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.

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.

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.

Welcome to Episode #80 of the No Conference for Old Men Podcast.This is our 1st offseason episode of season 3. And just like with the previous 2 years, the 3 old men discuss the major Portal commitments and roster decisions made after Week 1 of the Portal season. The Houston coaching staff clearly had a plan and executed it flawlessly. As they quickly retained all 3 of our top 7 players from this past season that hadn't graduated or declared for the NBA Draft, and then quickly pivoted to identifying & then locking down our targeted 4 Portal additions that will be key to the rotation next season. The Coaching staff had clearly taken learnings from previous seasons to construct a roster than will be rich in offensive firepower & size, deep in D1 experience, & back to that "Dawg Mentality" that was missing this past season. Add 2 elite freshmen into the mix, and we have the potential recipe for another run for the Final 4 & a National Championship next year.So we'll kick things off with our thoughts around the 4 key Transfer Portal adds in Thomas, Gillespie, Hadnot, & East. Then take a look at how we each respectively see rotations playing out going into next season. And then we'll close things off by taking a quick look at how some of our counterparts in the XII fared so far in the Portal ahead of next season.- No Conference for Old Men is available for free via Spotify / Apple Podcast / SoundCloud & the GoCoogs.com YouTube page; we're also available via the Republic of Football Podcast feed from the folks at Dave Campbell's College Podcast Network as their only basketball-centric offering- Intro / Exit music: Ground Zero provided by FreeBeats.io- Please follow us on https://gocoogs.com/old-men/

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.

Welcome to Episode #79 of the No Conference for Old Men Podcast.Our Houston Cougars end their season at 30-7 after a 10 point loss to Illinois in the Sweet 16. We knew this matchup was going to be a tough one for this year's team, and Illinois made things extremely uncomfortable for the Coogs on the offensive end. But we turn the page to next season, as Coach Kelvin Sampson reaffirmed his commitment to return for another run at that National Championship. And now the roster reloading begins.Please have a listen as the 3 Old Men summarize the Sweet 16 game & weigh in on what we believe needs to occur with the roster building during the upcoming Portal Season.- 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 as their only basketball-centric offering- Intro / Exit music: Ground Zero provided by FreeBeats.io- Please follow us on gocoogs.com/old-men/

It's Let's Rage Coogs, the original Houston Cougars postgame show, presented by the Saxenian Family! Join Andy Yanez, Dayon Dunlap, Kris Gardner and former UH guard Robert "Fluff" McKiver as they react to UH-Illinois in the Sweet Sixteen round of the NCAA Tournament! Thumbnail photo courtesy UH athletics.#gocoogs #collegebasketball #big12

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.        

ITL kicks things off by celebrating John Lopez's birthday before diving into OG's Passing Thoughts on the Astros and what stood out from their latest game. The conversation shifts to college hoops as the crew reacts to the Houston Cougars' Sweet 16 loss, breaking down what went wrong and how tough the exit was, along with a QOTD asking what's something you lost that still haunts you. Around The NFL, the guys discuss the latest QB debate sparked by Dan Orlovsky and the possibility of preseason games heading to streaming platforms, while also revisiting the UH loss and what's next for the program. The show continues with a look at the Texans' offseason moves and what C.J. Stroud still needs to get back to form, plus Lunch-Time Confessions featuring a wild story about cheap Elite 8 tickets, and a deep dive into what the real problem is with the Rockets. ITL wraps things up by debating whether the Astros' offensive struggles are a real issue or just a one-game overreaction, followed by Figgy's Mixtape covering a cold case solved after 30 years, Netflix raising prices, and a new dating show generating buzz.

ITL kicks off the show by wishing John Lopez a happy birthday before diving into OG's Passing Thoughts on the Astros game from yesterday, breaking down what stood out and what it could mean moving forward. The conversation then shifts to college hoops as ITL reacts to the Houston Cougars' loss in the Sweet 16, discussing what went wrong and how disappointing the outcome was. The hour wraps with today's QOTD: What's something you lost that still haunts you?

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.

Welcome to Episode #78 of the No Conference for Old Men Podcast. The Houston Cougars are now 30-6 after a pair of 31-point demolitions over Idaho & Texas A&M in the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament. Once again, it's on to the Sweet 16, with Cougar fans completely spoiled by the school's 7th straight second weekend advancement.  The 3 Old Men welcome special guest Jayme Hollingsworth to provide a quick recap of the first two rounds of March Madness, then go deep in breaking down Sweet 16 opponent Illinois. We close with some thoughts on a potential Elite 8 game vs. Iowa/Nebraska. Please have a listen as the 3 Old Men weigh in & discuss the Coogs' March Madness journey so far, and break down their next game(s).  - 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 as their only basketball-centric offering. - Photo by Lynden Taft - Intro / Exit music: Ground Zero provided by FreeBeats.io - Please follow us on gocoogs.com/old-men/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sunny Verma from Locked on Illini and Orange & Blue News weighs in on whether Illinois are playing their best basketball at the perfect time. The discussion highlights a key KenPom stat that could give Illinois an edge over the Houston Cougars in the Sweet 16. The guys break down how that advantage might impact the matchup. Plus, the countdown is on for MLB Opening Day as excitement builds for the St. Louis Cardinals season.

WICS-TV & Fox Illinois' Carson Gourdie breaks down the Sweet 16 matchup between the Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball and the Houston Cougars, diving into what to expect and how Brad Underwood may approach the game. He also shares insights on Illini spring football and what early storylines are emerging. Later, Dr. Daniel Thompson recaps the Illinois Fighting Illini women's basketball loss to the Vanderbilt Commodores women's basketball. The conversation wraps with a look back at the women's season and what's next for the program. Follow The Drive on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

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.

On Monday's show: The University of Houston Cougars men's basketball team is back in the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA tournament after a blowout win over Texas A&M. They will take on Illinois on Thursday night in what is essentially a home game at the Toyota Center. We review how they got here and contemplate what's next with the help of Houston Chronicle reporter Joseph Duarte.And Houston Public Media's Michael Adkison drops by to review the reaction in Houston and Texas to the allegations against the late 20th century labor leader and activist César Chávez.Also this hour: The Trump administration claims the war in Iran will not be an extended engagement. But what if it is? We discuss how it might affect Houston -- beyond high gas prices.Then, we take a deep dive into the rollout of the state's school vouchers program with Houston Public Media's Bianca Seward and Elizabeth Sander from the Houston Chronicle.And we preview the new baseball season for the Astros, who kick things off Thursday night against the Angels at Daikin Park.Watch

It's Let's Rage Coogs, the original Houston Cougars postgame show, presented by the Saxenian Family! Join Andy Yanez, Dayon Dunlap, Kris Gardner and former UH guard Robert "Fluff" McKiver as they react to UH-TAMU in the second round of the NCAA Tournament! Thumbnail photo by Andy Yanez!#gocoogs #collegebasketball #big12

Seth and Sean kick off the show talking about the Coogs advancing after the win last night, Sean tells a story about encountering @TexansCap at the rodeo, and discuss the guy who kept jeering Luka on Wednesday night needing to be banned from Toyota Center for making the team's life harder.

Welcome to Episode #77 of the No Conference for Old Men Podcast. The Houston Cougars are now 28-6 after beating BYU and Kansas in the Big 12 Tournament and coming up just short in the finals vs. Arizona. The Coogs are in OKC, readying themselves for the real Tournament.  Now it's March Madness time, with the brackets out and Houston as the #2 seed in the South Region.  And most importantly, the Cougars have the chance to play in Houston for the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 rounds should they advance!  The 3 Old Men provide a recap of the XII Tourney games & break down our respective March Madness brackets in this episode.  The pod is again sponsoring a Bracket Challenge for The Veer and CoogFans.com members for a chance to beat the 3 old men, with the overall winner joining us on a post-season episode! Please have a listen as the 3 Old Men weigh in and discuss the March Madness brackets, as well as provide our respective picks for the Final 4 and national champion. - 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 as their only basketball-centric offering. - Cover photo by Daniel Rodriguez - Intro / Exit music: Ground Zero provided by FreeBeats.io - Please follow us on gocoogs.com/old-men/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.

Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson and First Team All-Big 12 players Kingston Flemings and Emmanuel Sharp spoke with reporters after Houston defeated BYU 73-66 in the Quarterfinals of the Big 12 Tournament in Kansas City, Missouri, on March 12, 2026. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast to stay up-to-date with all the daily episodes. Cougar Tracks is on YouTube and X every weekday at Noon (MT), and KSL NewsRadio at 6:30 p.m. (MT). Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2NCF1KecDsE2rB1zMuHhUh Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonneville.kslsports&hl=en_US  iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ksl-sports/id143593 Mitch Harper is a BYU Insider for KSLsports.com and hosts the Cougar Tracks Podcast daily on KSL Sports YouTube and KSL NewsRadio (SUBSCRIBE). Harper also co-hosts Cougar Sports Saturday (12–3 p.m.) on KSL NewsRadio. Follow Mitch’s coverage of BYU athletics in the Big 12 Conference on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram: @Mitch_Harper. Want more coverage of BYU sports? Take us with you wherever you go. Download the new and improved KSL Sports app from Utah’s sports leader. Allows you to stream live radio and video, keeping you up-to-date on all your favorite teams.

BYU basketball's run in the 2026 Big 12 Tournament comes to a close after falling to the Houston Cougars, 73-66. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shared his thoughts from Kansas City on the loss as the Cougars in blue now set their sights on the NCAA Tournament. AJ Dybantsa set the Big 12 Tournament scoring record in the loss, passing Kevin Durant. The downside was that BYU missed an opportunity to get a win over Houston, the only team that BYU has yet to defeat since joining the league. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast to stay up-to-date with all the daily episodes. Cougar Tracks is on YouTube and X every weekday at Noon (MT), and KSL NewsRadio at 6:30 p.m. (MT). Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2NCF1KecDsE2rB1zMuHhUh Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonneville.kslsports&hl=en_US  iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ksl-sports/id143593 Mitch Harper is a BYU Insider for KSLsports.com and hosts the Cougar Tracks Podcast daily on KSL Sports YouTube and KSL NewsRadio (SUBSCRIBE). Harper also co-hosts Cougar Sports Saturday (12–3 p.m.) on KSL NewsRadio. Follow Mitch’s coverage of BYU athletics in the Big 12 Conference on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram: @Mitch_Harper. Want more coverage of BYU sports? Take us with you wherever you go. Download the new and improved KSL Sports app from Utah’s sports leader. Allows you to stream live radio and video, keeping you up-to-date on all your favorite teams.

BYU basketball gets set to take on the No. 5 Houston Cougars in the Quarterfinals of the 2026 Big 12 Tournament. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper is in Kansas City at the T-Mobile Center, and he previewed the BYU-Houston matchup. Will BYU pull off the upset by taking down Houston? What will need to happen in order for BYU to win this game? Mitch breaks it down as BYU will need a superstar performance from AJ Dybantsa. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast to stay up-to-date with all the daily episodes. Cougar Tracks is on YouTube and X every weekday at Noon (MT), and KSL NewsRadio at 6:30 p.m. (MT). Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2NCF1KecDsE2rB1zMuHhUh Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonneville.kslsports&hl=en_US  iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ksl-sports/id143593 Mitch Harper is a BYU Insider for KSLsports.com and hosts the Cougar Tracks Podcast daily on KSL Sports YouTube and KSL NewsRadio (SUBSCRIBE). Harper also co-hosts Cougar Sports Saturday (12–3 p.m.) on KSL NewsRadio. Follow Mitch’s coverage of BYU athletics in the Big 12 Conference on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram: @Mitch_Harper. Want more coverage of BYU sports? Take us with you wherever you go. Download the new and improved KSL Sports app from Utah’s sports leader. Allows you to stream live radio and video, keeping you up-to-date on all your favorite teams.