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Paul and Randy briefly catch up on their summers and then talk Texas Tech's tin ear before wondering about the future of G6 programs like Texas State and UTSA and then talk Texas football. Expectations, players that aren't getting enough love, program focusness. Newsflash: Rasheem Biles is THE MAN. Join us in convo, join us at Inside Texas, and support our excellent sponsors. The time is now for your new mortgage or refi with Gabe Winslow at 832-557-1095 or MortgagesbyGabe. Then get your financial life in order with advisor David McClellan 312-933-8823 with a free consult: dmcclellan@forumfinancial.com. Read his retirement tax bomb series at Kiplinger! https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/retirement-planning/605109/is-your-retirement-portfolio-a-tax-bomb Need a great CenTex realtor? Contact Laura Baker at 512-784-0505 or laura@andyallenteam.com. 

Texas produces roughly a quarter of the nation's elite gymnasts. Until this year, it had zero Division I women's gymnastics programs. That just changed. On this episode, Texas coach and judge Justin James joins GymnasticsVille to break down Texas State University's historic launch of the first D1 women's gymnastics program in state history. Justin is the Head Girls Gymnastics Coach at Highland Park ISD, Director of Recruiting for the Texas Armadillos GymACT team, and a member of the Texas and National Gymnastics Judges Associations, with nearly 14 years as gymnastics director at Kingwood High School before that. We get into: - The Oklahoma connection behind Texas State's decision, and why the school's president credits OU head coach K.J. Kindler with helping him see it through - Why it took 40 years for a Texas school to go D1, from football economics to Title IX - Inside the Aggie Ascension, the group working to bring a varsity program to Texas A&M - Why Texas State's location makes it a recruiting goldmine - McMurry's surprise new program and the murky history of Houston Christian's old varsity status - Justin's read on the men's gymnastics scene heading into the Xfinity U.S. Championships and LA 2028 Read more at gymnasticsville.com  Watch the full video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gKQSq5vRzU8  Follow Justin James: Instagram: @justinwjames X: @TheJustinJames Follow GymnasticsVille: Instagram: @gymnasticsville TikTok: @gymnasticsvillehq

This week on THE DAWN, we caught up with Texas State head coach GJ Kinne as the Bobcats enter their first season in the Pac-12.I've been tracking Coach Kinne since his recruiting days as a big-time QB prospect, and he's been on a rocket ship in the coaching profession from the moment he traded his cleats for a whistle. After sitting down with him it's clear he has an ‘It Factor' that's translated straight into coaching, and that comes through during our conversation in the limited series, THE DAWN, presented by the Pac-12 and Y-Option.Coach Kinne inherited a program that had never reached a bowl game, never beaten rival UTSA, and never notched a Power Four win. He got all three done in year one, and he credits it to instilling confidence and an aggressive, swing for the fences mindset from the start.Coaching runs in GJ's blood. His father spent decades as a Texas high school coach, and GJ played and worked under a run of respected names including Todd Graham, Gus Malzahn, Chad Morris, Mike Norvell, Chip Kelly, Ryan Day, Bill Musgrave, and Jeff Stoutland. But it was Super Bowl winning coach Doug Pederson who gave him advice early on that stuck: just be yourself.That philosophy has carried him through head coaching stops at UIW and now Texas State as they enter the reimagined Pac-12.Watching Coach Kinne build this thing from the ground up, I keep coming back to the same thought: the rocket ship isn't slowing down anytime soon.Y-Option: College Football with Yogi Roth is a reader-supported publication. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more.THE DAWN debuted July 1 across the Pac-12's YouTube and Pac-12 Insider, the league's 24/7 FAST channel. The series culminates with a finale featuring never-before-seen behind-the-scenes content from the building of this new league. It drops in August, right before the season kicks off. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.y-option.com/subscribe

Jeff Howe and CJ Vogel break down why Texas' early-season showdown with Ohio State could define the entire 2026 season for Steve Sarkisian, Arch Manning, and the Longhorns. The guys discuss SEC win totals, why Texas' over/under sits at 9.5 wins, how much pressure is on Sark to beat one of college football's elite coaches, and why a win over Ohio State could launch Texas toward a 10- or 11-win regular season. The conversation also dives into Arch Manning's growth from a shaky first half of last season to one of the SEC's best quarterbacks down the stretch, what Texas should expect from Texas State in Week 1, and why Will Muschamp's defense will be tested early. Plus, Jeff and CJ debate the offensive line's physicality, whether Texas has the right pieces up front, the importance of building a reliable run game, and what Tom Herman's move to Florida State says about his coaching career arc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The previous post covered my grades on how the strength of today’s four largest college athletic conferences compare with their previous versions twenty years ago in 2006. Here's a brief recap. In my estimation, only the SEC (which expanded from 12 to 16 teams over that 20 year period) has shown an upgrade in competition levels since 2006.  I awarded the SEC a “B” grade. The Big 12 (which lost four of its prominent members to the SEC) received a C+ for their nimble addition of several relevant regional sports schools. A “D” grade was handed down to the Atlantic Coast Conference.  Their nonsensical addition of West Coast newcomers Cal (Berkeley) and Stanford in 2024 crashed the ACC's overall score. Speaking of lousy grades, I awarded a D- to the Big Ten Conference as its recently-annexed properties have resulted in a BIG thud.  From the east (Maryland and Rutgers) to the west (Nebraska, Oregon, UCLA, USC, and Washington), the Big Ten’s new coast-to-coast configuration has failed to improve this conference for either sports fans or student/athletes. How have the five mid-major conferences fared with recent expansion issues? These other conferences (nicknamed the “Group of Five”) can be quite entertaining but rarely win national championships.  They must compete against the “Big Four” major conferences featuring the wealthiest college sports programs. American Athletic Conference (AAC) The AAC has only been around since the year 2013.  There were 10 initial AAC members and now 14 in 2026. Only Memphis, South Florida, and Temple remain from 2013.  The ACC raided Conference USA to obtain several of its new members. Army and Navy – What's not to like about these two additions?  They bring the focus of the entire college football world to their annual game played in early December.  Grades – A Charlotte – The 49ers have been perpetual cellar dwellers in most sports.  Charlotte, North Carolina sports fans are more likely to follow UNC, Duke, and Clemson.  Yawn.  Grade – D- East Carolina – The Pirates have made the NCAA baseball playoffs ten times since 2013 and have occasionally contended for the AAC title in football.  A hearty fan base makes ECU a fun place to watch sports.  Grade – B Florida Atlantic – A member of the AAC since 2023, this school is best known for its men's basketball team and having a great beach nearby.  Sadly, most local sports fans don’t give a hoot about the FAU Owls yet.  Grade – C- North Texas – The Mean Green had a brilliant 12-2 football season in 2025 in the school's third year as part of the AAC.  The other sports are lagging behind.  Grade – C Rice – Another third year AAC member, the Houston-based Owls have been an athletics flop in their new conference.  Grade – D Tulane – Green Wave football program has rejuvenated Tulane athletics down in the Crescent City.  Unfortunately, the remainder of the school’s sports teams rarely lead the AAC.  Grade – C Tulsa – Golden Hurricane football and men's basketball programs have been on the decline in the past decade.  That's a shame, because Tulsa fans desperately want to get behind the city’s lone major college athletics team.  Grade – C- UAB – Try as I might, I'm having trouble remembering any recent sports successes for the Blazers.  Grade – D- UTSA – Like Tulsa, the Roadrunners have the entire San Antonio market ready for their athletics programs to take off.  Other than some recent success in football, UTSA sports still appear to be taking a siesta.  Grade – C- AAC overall grade for expansion: C- Conference USA (C-USA) I am not going to provide individual grades to Conference USA member schools.  It is not their fault that C-USA management has done such a lousy job of keeping this conference together and relevant in major college sports. The conference has seen a 100% turnover in the past 20 years. Schools being added have generally been former FCS top teams such as Delaware, Sam Houston, and Jacksonville (AL) State. Things have declined so badly in Conference USA (“How badly have they declined?”) that longtime member Louisiana Tech recently agreed to pay a reported $8 million to buy its way out of C-USA.  The Bulldogs’ jubilant athletic department and fans are rejoining the Sun Belt Conference this fall.  Louisiana Tech will save more than $1 million annually in travel costs formerly required to travel to schools within the far-flung Conference USA. Longtime C-USA holdovers Western Kentucky and Middle Tennessee State deserve a better fate.  Save your money and call the Sun Belt in a couple of years! C-USA overall grade for expansion –  F- Mid-American Conference (MAC) In contrast to Conference USA, the MAC has remained remarkably stable for the past 20 years. Eleven of the dozen MAC members in 2006 remain a part of the conference today.  Northern Illinois (which had been part of the MAC for 30 years) is leaving this fall to become part of the Mountain West Conference. In a couple of curious moves, the Mid-American Conference has added two new members recently. UMass – The 2025 addition of the University of Massachusetts (which is at least in regional proximity to longtime MAC member Buffalo) was rather questionable.  Athletic success at Umass has been nearly invisible over the past decade.  After just one year in the MAC, the Minutemen have been a net negative in sports for the Mid-American Conference.  Grade: D- Sacramento State – Seriously?  Yes, the Mid-American Conference will add this longtime FCS member from California to its football schedules this fall.  Sacramento (the #20 TV market) is 2,500 miles from the middle of Ohio. The Hornets will be a football-only member of the Mid-American Conference.  For the usually stable MAC, this is a rather bizarre expansion move.  Grade: F MAC overall grade for expansion:  D- Mountain West Conference (Mountain West) The Mountain West has survived a few departure tremors in recent years.  Of the nine Mountain West members 20 years ago, only Air Force, New Mexico, UNLV, and Wyoming remain.  Let’s review the teams which have come aboard since 2006. Hawaii – The Rainbow Warriors (2012) have posted winning football records in just four of their 14 seasons in the Mountain West.  The other athletic squads are nearly invisible in the post-season tournaments.  Hawaii remains a dream road trip destination for visiting teams and their fans, though.  Grade: C- Nevada – At least the men’s basketball team has appeared in the NCAA March Madness event five times over the past nine seasons.  Otherwise, fans of the Nevada Wolfpack (which joined the Mountain West in 2012) haven’t had much to howl about lately.  Grade: C- North Dakota State – This former FCS division powerhouse football program is stepping-up to play against the big boys beginning this fall.  The move is for football only. The Bison are a terrific geographic fit for the Mountain West Conference, too.  This makes sense.  Grade: A Northern Illinois – The Huskies will join the Mountain West this fall after 30 years in the Mid-American Conference.  Northern Illinois’ sports resume has weakened in recent years.  Other than bringing the #3 TV market (Chicago) to the Mountain West, this move makes little sense.  Grade: D San Jose State – The Spartans (members since 2013) have appeared in four bowl games over the past decade.  On the other hand, the men’s basketball team has won just 33% of its conference games over the past 13 years.  Grade: C- UTEP – This longtime Conference USA member joins the Mountain West this fall.  UTEP’s football team has been downright awful in recent years.  Despite a sports slump, UTEP bring strong fan support from the El Paso area.  They should be a fine geographic fit for the Mountain West.  Grade: C Mountain West overall grade for expansion:  C Sun Belt Conference (Sun Belt) The Sun Belt has been nicknamed the “Junior SEC”.  This conference has grown from 10 members in 2006 to 14 today. Only Arkansas State, Louisiana-Lafayette, South Alabama, Troy, and UL-Monroe remain from 2006. Appalachian State – The Mountaineers (members since 2014) have been a top football contender in the Sun Belt.  Their enthusiastic fans make road trips to Boone, North Carolina a fun stop.  Grade: B Coastal Carolina – Speaking of fun stops, how about a visit to Myrtle Beach to play Coastal Carolina?  The 2017 Sun Belt addition of the Chanticleers has been a terrific addition for the conference.  Coastal’s football team has played in six straight bowl games.  The baseball team won the men’s College World Series in 2016.  Grade: A Georgia Southern – Would it surprise you to learn that the Golden Eagles from Statesboro, Georgia have played in seven bowl games over the past eight seasons?  The other sports programs at Georgia Southern need to step it up.  Grade: B Georgia State – The 2013 addition of the Panthers from Atlanta has not added a lot of sports notoriety.  However, the men’s basketball program has earned four invitations to March Madness in the past 11 seasons.  Grade: C Louisiana Tech – The Bulldogs paid dearly ($8 million) to escape Conference USA beginning this fall.  Louisiana Tech brings several highly competitive sports teams. They are a perfect geographic addition to the Sun Belt Conference Western division.  Grade: A Marshall – This begins Marshall’s fourth year in the Sun Belt Conference.  The Thundering Herd has been a top football competitor and competes well in other major sports.  Grade: B Old Dominion – ODU came into the Sun Belt in 2022.  The Monarchs from Norfolk, VA posted a nifty 10-3 football record in 2025.  Old Dominion has been relatively quiet in its other sports, though.  Grade: C Southern Miss – The Golden Eagles (Sun Belt members since 2022) have been a dominant team in recent NCAA college baseball post-season tournaments.  Last season’s 2025 football team improved from a miserable 1-11 record in 2024 to a hopeful 7-6 mark.  Grade: B Sun Belt overall grade for expansion:  B+ Bonus Conference!  The newly revived Pac-12 Conference “states” its case in 2026 The most prominent names of the long-time Pac-12 Conference bolted for better TV money into the Big Ten and ACC in 2024.  That left holdovers Oregon State and Washington State “homeless”.  The Beavers and Cougars have bagged a few top teams from the Mountain West Conference to help them rebuild the Pac-12 starting this fall. Boise State is the biggest name coming to the new Pac-12.  The Broncos have fielded a nationally ranked football program several times in the past few decades. Other Mountain West migrants include Colorado State, Fresno State, San Diego State, and Washington State. Texas State (formerly of the Sun Belt Conference) will also join the Pac-12 this fall. In case you didn’t notice, each of the eight new Pac-12 schools has the last name of “State”! Summary Only the Sun Belt Conference has earned a positive score (B+) from SwampSwami among the “Group of Five” mid-major conferences. The Sun Belt is the only major college athletic conference opting to maintain two divisions (East and West) to minimize travel expenses for its member schools and lessen the travel impact on their student/athletes.  Bravo! The post Grading the Mid-Major Conference expansions – Part 2 appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

Everything is bigger in Texas, and that includes College Football predictions! DCTF author and all-state ball knower Carter Yates returns to the show to preview the biggest storylines around the Lone Star State! - Carter's assessment of Mike Elko, Texas A&M's playoff chances- Texas success in 2026 looks like _____?- Is all of the noise in Lubbock going to show up poorly on the field?- Buy or sell: SMU makes the playoff again in '26- Will DJ Lagway engineer a one-season turnaround at Baylor?- G6 quick hitters: Texas State prediction, buying stock on UNT?, what's next at UTSA?Check out our brand new sponsor — ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Red Water Hats!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get 15% off your first purchase from Homefield Apparel when you use code “THREETECHPOD” at checkout!https://tr.ee/ZFhu7XSuLgJoin the Jimmy's and Joe's for CFB content for all 138 teams!FOLLOW: @ThreeTechPod on Instagram and Twitter!HOMEFIELD DISCOUNT: THREETECHPOD for 15% off!

In this college football podcast episode, we continue our 2026 Group of Six conference previews by breaking down the resurrected Pac-12, the new-look Mountain West and a wide-open Conference USA. We start with Boise State’s move into the Pac-12 and discuss whether the Broncos are truly a College Football Playoff threat or simply the best team in their new neighborhood. From there, we examine the cases for Fresno State, San Diego State, Texas State and Washington State, along with the conference’s unusual plan to flex matchups during the final week of the regular season. The Mountain West has undergone an even more dramatic transformation, with North Dakota State making the jump to FBS and Northern Illinois and UTEP entering the league. Can NDSU immediately contend with UNLV and New Mexico? Does Hawaii have enough around Micah Alejado to make a run? And can Air Force, Wyoming or one of the conference’s rebuilding programs force its way into the race? We also venture into Conference USA, where Western Kentucky may be the preseason favorite, but Jacksonville State, Kennesaw State, Liberty and several recent FBS arrivals give us plenty of reasons to question the established order. Finally, we bolt independent UConn onto the end of the preview and explore Jason Candle’s attempt to rebuild a roster that lost nearly everything from last season. Timestamps:0:00 - Intro5:05 - Pac-12 Conference Preview38:44 - Mountain West Conference Preview1:09:55 - CUSA Conference Preview1:27:24 - UConn Football PreviewSupport the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Alabama national championship quarterback Jake Coker joins Mick Gillispie for another episode of Last Call, featuring a wide-ranging discussion about Alabama football, the transfer portal, conference realignment, the College Football Playoff, NIL and the changing structure of college athletics. Jake and Mick break down the rebuilt Pac-12 and attempt to name the schools joining the new-look conference, including Oregon State, Washington State, Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, San Diego State, Utah State, Texas State and Gonzaga. Can the relaunched Pac-12 become a legitimate college football conference after losing programs such as USC, UCLA, Oregon and Washington? The conversation then turns to Notre Dame's special position in the College Football Playoff. Should the Fighting Irish receive a guaranteed CFP bid for finishing inside the top 12 despite not competing in a conference championship game? Jake and Mick debate whether Notre Dame's independence gives the program an unfair advantage over teams from the SEC, Big Ten, ACC and Big 12. Jake also explains why Alabama's recruiting strategy may increasingly focus on experienced players from the transfer portal, Group of Five programs and the FCS. Are proven veterans with toughness, fundamentals and college experience more valuable than highly rated high school prospects? The guys discuss how NIL and revenue sharing could turn smaller programs into a “farm league” for college football's biggest brands. Plus, Jake shares his Independence Day plans at “the camp,” Mick prepares to watch fireworks at the ballpark, and the guys discuss the massive “flood mosquitoes” invading the Birmingham and Tuscaloosa areas. They also preview the 76th annual Choctaw Indian Fair in Philadelphia, Mississippi, featuring traditional stickball, concerts, cultural events and more. Let us know in the comments: Should Notre Dame receive an automatic College Football Playoff bid for finishing in the top 12? Is Alabama smart to prioritize experienced transfer portal players? Can the new Pac-12 become nationally relevant again?

A new proposal is out to make some more changes to College Football and Johnny and Greg reacted to possibly shrinking the transfer portal window in January to open the show. Boise State soccer coach Jim Thomas joined for his weekly hit discussing the final games of the group stage in the world's biggest soccer tournament. Zig Fracassi of SiriusXM NFL Radio also hopped on the show to break down the national perspective on Kellen Moore's second season as an NFL head coach and Ashton Jeanty heading into year two in the Raiders backfield. Have you heard of Merlin the duck? Later on, Greg and Johnny reacted to additional elements of the proposed changes to college football that involve some practice adjustments in the offseason. Plus, lots of recruiting services are liking Texas State's 2027 football class.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new proposal is out to make some more changes to College Football and Johnny and Greg reacted to possibly shrinking the transfer portal window in January to open the show. Boise State soccer coach Jim Thomas joined for his weekly hit discussing the final games of the group stage in the world's biggest soccer tournament. Zig Fracassi of SiriusXM NFL Radio also hopped on the show to break down the national perspective on Kellen Moore's second season as an NFL head coach and Ashton Jeanty heading into year two in the Raiders backfield. Have you heard of Merlin the duck? Later on, Greg and Johnny reacted to additional elements of the proposed changes to college football that involve some practice adjustments in the offseason. Plus, lots of recruiting services are liking Texas State's 2027 football class.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Texas State surges up the recruiting rankings after GJ Kinney lands four-star running back Daylon Gordon, beating out Power Four contenders like Baylor and Florida State. Is this the start of a recruiting revolution for the Bobcats and the new-look Pac-12? Brian Smith and Christian Rauh break down Gordon's NFL potential, discuss Texas State's recruiting being ranked similarly to Alabama, and analyze how NIL and relationships are reshaping college football. The hosts also spotlight Washington State's coup—securing elite OL Rashaun Lavata'i over Washington and Utah—and debate whether the Cougars can keep top recruits out of the transfer portal. Closing out, they tackle San Diego State's challenges: can Sean Lewis leverage San Diego's unique market to reload on defense and establish the Aztecs as a perennial Group of Six contender? Don't miss this fast-moving conversation on recruiting battles, portal strategies, and which Pac-12 teams could lead college football's next wave of success. 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! Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that's why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. 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 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 expire 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.

Today, we're joined by Chad Taylor, founder of Seapoint Wealth Advisors and an eight-time 5-star Wealth Manager. With over 20 years of experience navigating complex market cycles, Chad helps high-net-worth families and business owners focus on what they can control: their plan. He joins us to share how he brings predictability to financial futures.Chad Taylor began his financial services career in 1997, soon after graduating from Texas State with a finance degree. For most of his career, he has worked with large brokerage firms, most recently with UBS Financial Services, where he was Sr. Vice President of Wealth Management.In 2021, after considering what was best for his clients, he decided to launch his independent financial services firm and founded Seapoint Wealth Advisors. Chad works with high-net-worth families and small businesses on wealth creation and preservation strategies. In his 20+ years of experience, his investment process has helped guide his clients through some incredibly challenging market cycles. Chad's job is to convey predictability to the things we can control. We cannot control the markets, but we can control how we plan. Personal attention, open communication, and quality service stand as the fundamentals of his service commitment, a commitment outlined at the beginning of every relationship. This dedication and experience helped him to be voted an eight-time 5-star Wealth Manager by San Diego Magazine* and recognized as one of San Diego's 500 Most Influential People for 2025 by the San Diego Business Journal.Chad earned his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER TM designation in 2006. He earned his Personalized Financial Planning degree from San Diego State University in 2005 and his BBA specializing in Finance from Texas State University in 1997. Business: Seapoint Wealth Website: www.seapointwealth.comSocial Media: LinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadtaylorwealthmanagement/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/chad.taylor.3720/Instagram - ctaylor1451  Remember to SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss "Information That You Can Use." Share Just Minding My Business with your family, friends, and colleagues. Engage with us by leaving a review or comment on my Google Business Page. https://g.page/r/CVKSq-IsFaY9EBM/review Your support keeps this podcast going and growing. Visit Just Minding My Business Media™ LLC at https://jmmbmediallc.com/ to learn how we can help you get more visibility on your products and services.  

Sponsored by thegalindocollective.com - Keff Ciardello gives a quick update on Texas State recruiting as the Bobcats continue to add 2027 commits. Followed by an interview with Wylie running back Daylon Gordon on why the 4-star prospect decided to commit to the Texas State Bobcats.

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Major League Baseball made headlines with its proposal during CBA negotiations to make massive changes to the MLB Draft, which included eliminating eligibility for high school players.  Dustin McComas discusses that, recaps the Texas High School State Championships and more.

In December 2020, 21-year-old Texas State University student Jason Landry left San Marcos, Texas, headed home to Missouri City for Christmas break. He never made it. Just after midnight, Jason's wrecked Nissan Altima was found on a rural gravel road near Luling, Texas, with the lights on, the keys in the ignition, and Jason nowhere in sight. His phone, wallet, backpack, and clothing were later found in or near the crash scene—but Jason had vanished into the cold Texas night. In this episode of Hitched 2 Homicide, we take a deep dive into the mysterious disappearance of Jason Landry, the timeline of his final known drive, the strange evidence found on Salt Flat Road, the search efforts by law enforcement and volunteers, the geofence warrant, the theories surrounding whether Jason was alone, and the painful questions his family still faces more than five years later. Was Jason disoriented after the crash and lost in the rural Texas landscape? Did someone come across him after the accident? Or is the answer still hidden somewhere along the dark backroads of Caldwell County? Timestamps 00:00 — Introduction: The Disappearance of Jason Landry 04:07 — Who Was Jason Landry? 06:20 — Jason at Texas State University 11:43 — The Drive from San Marcos Toward Missouri City 13:00 — Jason Misses his Turn, and the Crash on Salt Flat Road 15:02 — The Car and the Missing Student found by Volunteer Firefighter 17:04 — Jason's Wallet, Backpack, and Clothing found on Salt Flat Road 19:04 — Jason's parent's called at home 20:15 — Kent Landry at the Crash site 22:20 — The Search Begins 27:48 — A Theory by Law Enforcement 29:17 — A History of Violence in the Area 31:01 — Kim Rossmo Joins the Search 35:05 — Paradoxical Undressing 39:03 — Abel Pena Joins the Case 45:34 — The Texas AG's Cold Case Office Closes the Case. Or Do They? 47:43 — The Search Continues 06:20 — Jason at Texas State University 11:43 — The Drive from San Marcos Toward Missouri City 13:00 — Jason Misses his Turn, and the Crash on Salt Flat Road 15:02 — The Car and the Missing Student found by Volunteer Firefighter 17:04 — Jason's Wallet, Backpack, and Clothing found on Salt Flat Road 19:04 — Jason's parent's called at home 20:15 — Kent Landry at the Crash site 22:20 — The Search Begins 27:48 — A Theory by Law Enforcement 29:17 — A History of Violence in the Area 31:01 — Kim Rossmo Joins the Search 35:05 — Paradoxical Undressing 39:03 — Abel Pena Joins the Case 50:59 — How to Submit a Tip 51:15 — Final Thoughts Join the H2H In-laws & Outlaws Follow H2H on Instagram Follow H2H on X Send Kris and Rob a Text or Message Subscribe now and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode. Jason Landry, Jason Landry missing, Texas State student missing, Luling Texas disappearance, Salt Flat Road, missing college student, unsolved disappearance, true crime podcast, missing persons case, Texas true crime, Caldwell County Texas, Missouri City Texas, San Marcos Texas, Jason Landry timeline, Jason Landry theories, geofence warrant, cold case, missing student, mysterious disappearance. DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY: The content presented in this podcast and any associated video, blog, or social media is produced for entertainment and informational purposes only. Hitched 2 Homicide is not a legal authority, and nothing contained herein constitutes legal advice, factual findings, or editorial conclusions of any kind. All opinions expressed are solely those of the hosts and do not represent the views of any affiliated network, platform, or sponsor. All cases discussed are researched using publicly available sources, open records, court documents, and archived materials. We make every effort to ensure accuracy; however, we make no warranties — express or implied — regarding the completeness or reliability of the information presented. PRESUMPTION OF INNOCENCE:  All individuals referenced in connection with pending or concluded criminal matters are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. All individuals referenced in connection with pending or concluded civil matters are presumed not liable unless and until adjudicated otherwise by a court of competent jurisdiction.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sponsored by thegalindocollective.com - Texas State football's 2027 recruiting class is up to 15 commitments and gearing up to be the Bobcats' best high school class ever. Plus, Keff Ciardello is joined by former KTSW sports director and all-around Texas State sicko John Beck for a deep dive discussion on everything Bobcats (and beyond). 

What experiences shape who we become?In this episode of Stories of Change & Creativity, Judy Oskam talks with Kelly Engram, educator, Texas State University graduate, and founder of Prairie Fire Hair.Kelly's journey has been full of challenges and turning points.  As a young single mother, she was busy working and raising her son.   Kelly started college but life got in the way.   She returned and finished school years later, earning both a Bachelor's and Master's degree.  Along the way she discovered a passion for teaching and helping others succeed.One of the experiences that shaped Kelly most was a personal struggle with hair loss. It challenged her confidence and self-image.   She talks candidly about this during our interview.  And now she helps other women regain their confidence and embrace who they are.Together, Judy and Kelly explore confidence, identity, and what happens when we give ourselves permission to grow. It's a conversation about discovering passion and finding purpose in a way you never thought possible.  The Experience That Shaped KellyHair loss challenged Kelly's confidence, self-image, and sense of identity. Through that experience, she learned to give herself grace, embrace change, and stop letting fear define how she saw herself. Her struggle ultimately became the foundation for her purpose and life's work.  Lessons from Kelly's Journey• Confidence grows when we stop focusing on how others see us and start accepting ourselves.• Passion is often discovered through action and experience.• The experiences we would never choose often become the experiences that shape us most.• It's never too late to discover a new direction, a new passion, or a new purpose.Memorable Quote"The world doesn't see my heart. The world doesn't see my mind...."— Kelly EngramAbout Kelly EngramKelly Engram is the founder of Prairie Fire Hair, a Texas-based company dedicated to helping women experiencing hair loss regain confidence through education, personalized support, and luxury wigs. A Texas State graduate, educator, and entrepreneur, Kelly combines lived experience with compassion and expertise to help women navigate issues of identity, confidence, and personal transformation.CONNECT WITH KELLYhttps://prairiefirehair.com/https://www.instagram.com/prairiefirehair/https://www.facebook.com/people/Prairie-Fire-Hair/61572911695599/ABOUT STORIES OF CHANGE & CREATIVITYI've always been fascinated by people's stories.Stories of Change & Creativity explores the experiences that shape us and the lessons we learn along the way. Through conversations with students, educators, entrepreneurs, leaders, creatives, and everyday people, host Judy Oskam uncovers the experiences and life lessons that influence who we become.Because the experiences that shape us often become the stories we share.Did you enjoy this episode? send me a text!  Do you have an idea for a guest interview?  Please let me know. Check out my TEDx talk.  Why you should take action - then figure it out.

In this episode of Office Hours, Kaison Ward sits down with Texas State history associate professor and African American Studies coordinator Dr. Dwonna Goldstone to discuss her journey from aspiring doctor to historian, the mentors who helped shape her career, and the experiences that led her to African American Studies. Together, they explore the importance of Black history education, building community on campus, the impact of mentorship, and why professors genuinely want to see their students succeed from their first semester through graduation.

A message from Nace:This episode is dedicated to all of the amazing volunteers and staff at Dallas Animal Services. Lillie's rescue story was only made possible by a volunteer that shared photos and videos that another volunteer and a foster used to make the decision to foster her. None of that would have been possible had a animal control officer not rescued her from the street. Once in the shelter, she was given a full and complete medical check up and provided care through a upper respiratory infection and heartworm treatment. There was also all of the kennel techs that made sure her bowls were never empty and her bedding was clean and comfortable. Literally dozens of people had a hand in Lillie's rescue journey and they provide the same lifesaving efforts for each and every pet in their care.Episode Description: What starts as a hike can sometimes become something much bigger.In Part 2 of my conversation with Nace, we dive deeper into the incredible bond between a hiker and his dog, Lillie. From learning the realities of hiking with a canine companion to navigating rescue, recovery, trust, and growth, this episode explores the lessons that can only be learned when every mile is shared.Nace shares Lillie's story, how she came into his life, the challenges they faced together, and how that relationship evolved into a mission to experience every Texas State Park. Along the way, we discuss pacing, awareness, responsibility, resilience, and the unique perspective that dogs bring to the trail.We also explore how a simple goal became a meaningful journey, what they've learned from the parks they've visited, the challenges still ahead, and how they continue preparing for future adventures together.More than a conversation about hiking, this is a story about companionship, purpose, patience, and the power of finding your trail partner when you need one most.If you've ever hiked with a dog, considered adopting a rescue, or wondered how outdoor adventures can shape both people and pets, this episode is for you.Join us as we continue the journey with Nace and Lillie, one trail, one park, and one adventure at a time.

Sponsored by thegalindocollective.com - Texas State football's 2027 recruiting class is up to 12 commitments after a big weekend, including the program's second-ever 4-star commitment. Keff Ciardello talks about the Bobcats' recruiting success before a quick update on the Pac-12 media share and the Texas Tech, Brendan Sorsby situation.

Get every episode of The Dumb Zone by subscribing at DumbZone.com or Patreon.com/TheDumbZoneWe recap a very successful 2026 Dumb Zone Generic Summer Event that was filled with good music, mid bits, and great people. Texas Tech money whipped their way into getting their starting QB back for this season, Knicks are winners of 13 in a row lead by former Maverick, Jalen Brunson, who should be the MVP if they win, and got a little sin burn? Try some Son screen next time (00:00) - Open: GSE recap (46:45) - Sports: Brenden Sorsby reinstated (01:03:52) - Generational run from the Knicks (01:24:42) - NFL player eats phone (01:35:41) - News: Student falls through manhole at Texas State (01:53:02) - VM birthdays/Today in History ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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In this episode, the disappearance of Jason Landry turns a late-night drive home from Texas State into one of the strangest missing person cases in Texas. What starts with a wrecked car on a dark rural road quickly becomes a mystery involving a phone and wallet left behind, clothing scattered in the street, a backpack, a missed turn, confusing digital clues, massive searches, no clear sign of foul play, and a family pushing for a geofence warrant that could finally show who was near the crash that night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dedeaux Download Podcast returns with Shotgun Spratling and podcast co-host Kasey Kazliner breaking down USC baseball's unreal run through the loser's bracket in the College Station Regional, winning four games in a row to be able to take the title and advance to the program's first super regional since 2005. At the end of the show, the podcasting duo also previews this weekend's Chapel Hill Super Regional where USC is two wins away from a trip to the College World Series in Omaha.But in between, special guest USC freshman outfielder Walter Urbon joins the show to talk about the wild weekend in Texas where the Trojans dropped their NCAA tournament opener in heartbreaking fashion to Texas State only to have that light a bonfire under the Trojans. USC's offense caught absolute fire, scoring 55 runs in four blowout wins to take home the regional."It kind of felt like we were playing and scoring and I didn't even know who we were playing against," Urbon says. "We just went and scored runs and beat them."Urbon also discusses the atmosphere in Blue Bell Park where the home-standing Texas A&M fans didn't have much to cheer about the final two nights of the regional as the Trojans thumped the Aggies twice, including how USC knew they were going to take care of business once it forced the winner-take-all Game 7"After we did that that [Sunday] night with their fans there, we had zero doubt," Urbon says. "We were totally going to win. We just fed off the energy."Urbon also discusses his journey this season from the unfamiliar territory of not playing every day to getting his chance because of an injury and then running with it and never looking back. The Los Angeles native also discusses his defense and how an activity like the Brazilian dance fighting exercise capoeira helps him stay grounded and athletic.Prior to Urbon's appearance, Shotgun and Kasey break down the regional win and what it means for the Trojans as they note three positives, including a full roster of players stepping up and quieting some of their critics. They also look at the loss of pitching coach Sean Allen after he was named the next head coach at Lamar...three days after the Trojans eliminated Lamar from the NCAA tournament.

Join Jordan, Commish, Pitt Girl, and Beth, along with the return of our VP of Podcast Production, Arthur. We talk about the Running of the Grandpas, Michigan I Voted Sticker contest, the College World Series Super Regionals are set, WVU, three different Trojans, Troy and UALR for a trip to Omaha, somehow Texas Tech and Texas returned to the College Softball World Series, eating ladybugs for good luck? Lint roller giveaway, Texas State is going to be the first D1 Gymnastics program in Texas? Did SMU launch a Cyrpto Coin, fan game day DLC or something else? Why did the College Football Playoff schedudled like this? EA Sports College Football Covers, Curt Cignetti and Big Red on the cover? we try to go the opposite of 82-0 and oh so much, much more!Join our Patreon for just $3 or $5 a month. https://www.patreon.com/cw/SickosCommitteeBuy some of our merch from https://thesickoscommittee-shop.fourthwall.com/Check out our Linktree for all our discount codes https://linktr.ee/sickoscommitteeSubscribe to our blog at https://sickos-newsletter.beehiiv.com/Subscribe to our YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@sickoscommitteeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

David, Ryan, and Tim talk through the pressure building around Georgia State football and whether Del McGee's first five games could decide the direction of the season. The guys also react to the newly announced kickoff times, the UCF road trip, Quantavious “Fat Boy” Wiggins joining the Panthers, ideas for improving student attendance, Texas State leaving the Sun Belt, and the latest attempt to “protect” college sports. Beer math, hot seats, and Fat Boys included.Follow usWeb: http://stateofatlanta.comFacebook: http://facebook.com/STATEofAtlantaTwitter: http://twitter.com/STATEofAtlantaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@STATEofAtlantaSupport the showPatreon: http://patreon.com/STATEofAtlantaRock our swagMerch: http://merch.STATEofAtlanta.com

A message from Nace:This episode is dedicated to all of the amazing volunteers and staff at Dallas Animal Services. Lillie's rescue story was only made possible by a volunteer that shared photos and videos that another volunteer and a foster used to make the decision to foster her. None of that would have been possible had a animal control officer not rescued her from the street. Once in the shelter, she was given a full and complete medical check up and provided care through a upper respiratory infection and heartworm treatment. There was also all of the kennel techs that made sure her bowls were never empty and her bedding was clean and comfortable. Literally dozens of people had a hand in Lillie's rescue journey and they provide the same lifesaving efforts for each and every pet in their care.Message from the Host: Sometimes the outdoors isn't just where we go for adventure, it's where we learn who we are. I hope this conversation reminds you to get outside, try something new, and embrace the journey, even when things don't go according to plan. Happy trails! Episode Description:In this first part of my conversation with Nace, we dive into the experiences that helped shape his love for hiking, backpacking, and the outdoors.We talk about how he got started on the trail, the lessons learned from mistakes along the way, and why spending time outside has become such an important part of his life. From memorable adventures to hard-earned trail wisdom, Nace shares the moments that helped build his passion for exploring Texas and beyond.We also discuss the value of getting outside, what hiking and backpacking have taught us, and why the outdoors continue to call us back, one trail at a time.This episode is a fun and honest conversation between two hikers who know that sometimes the best stories come from the mistakes, unexpected challenges, and lessons learned along the way.And this is just the beginning.In Part 2, we'll dive into the incredible story of Lillie, Nace's rescue dog and hiking partner, and his mission to visit every Texas State Park with her by his side.So lace up your boots, hit the trail, and join us for Part 1 of this great conversation with Nace.

Sponsored by thegalindocollective.com - Keff Ciardello breaks down the big announcement from Texas State on Monday that the Bobcats will add women's gymnastics to its athletics department starting in 2028, making Texas State University the only Division I gymnastics program in Texas. Plus, baseball season ends in the College Station Regional and football continues to add JUCO linemen for the 2026 season.

The Full Court Press radio show with Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker.Topics on the docket for today's show:Utah State football defensive coordinator Nick Howell joins the show to discuss the Aggies' defenseJason and Eric give their thoughts on what kind of improvements the Aggies could make from last yearUpdates on the Pac-12, their expansion with Texas State adding women's gymnastics

The guys have Mitch break down his PAC-12 preview as we kickoff our 2026 CFB Preview series! Is Boise State the automatic favorite?Could Washington State rebuild in a single season? Brad Jackson looks to lead Texas State to new heightsWho are the dynamic half teams?Check out our brand new sponsor — ⁠Red Water Hats!⁠Get 15% off your first purchase from Homefield Apparel when you use code “THREETECHPOD” at checkout!https://tr.ee/ZFhu7XSuLgJoin the Jimmy's and Joe's for CFB content for all 138 teams!FOLLOW: @ThreeTechPod on Instagram and Twitter!HOMEFIELD DISCOUNT: THREETECHPOD for 15% off!

Sponsored by thegalindocollective.com - Texas State baseball was selected to its first NCAA Regional since 2022 with an opening matchup against the USC Trojans slated for 8 pm this Friday night. Plus, Keff Ciardello discusses the Pac-12 conference releasing its kickoff times and broadcast channels for the 2026 season, while Bobcats' football continues to bring in commitments for the 2026 and 2027 recruiting classes.

The Southeastern 16 crew previews the College Station Regional of the 2026 NCAA Baseball Tournament with host Texas A&M as well as USC, Texas State and Lamar. Southeastern 16 Merch: https://se16.printify.me/ HOMEFIELD https://www.homefieldapparel.com/ ROKFORM Use promo code SEC25 for 25% off! The world's strongest magnetic phone case! https://www.rokform.com/ JOIN OUR MEMBERSHIP Join the "It Just Means More" tier for bonus videos and live streams! Join Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv1w_TRbiB0yHCEb7r2IrBg/join FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: https://twitter.com/16Southeastern ADVERTISE WITH SOUTHEASTERN 16 Reach out to se16.caroline@gmail.com to find out how your product or service can be seen by over 200,000 unique viewers each month! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Host Carter Yates and senior writer Mike Craven break down the biggest question they still have about every Texas G6 team. (INTRO – 8:00) Can Will Windham fix Texas State's defense? (8:00 – 15:55) Can UTSA fix the road woes? (15:55 – 21:15) Who wins UNT's QB battle? (21:15 – 24:40) Can Rice's defense create more turnovers? (24:40 – 28:10) Who steps up as Sam Houston's top WR? (28:10 – END) Is QB EJ Colson what the Miners were missing? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dedeaux Download Podcast returns with Shotgun Spratling and podcast co-host Kasey Kazliner breaking down the news that USC baseball is back in the NCAA tournament for the second straight year after the Trojans were selected as an at-large team in the College Station Regional in Texas. USC head coach Andy Stankiewicz joins the show to talk about the Trojans making it to back-to-back regionals for the first time since 2001-2002, his reaction to not being a regional host despite a No. 9 RPI as well as what the Trojans have to do better to take the next step and make it to a super regional after being in a regional final last year. Stankiewicz also discusses how the Trojan coaching staff will try to use its Texas connections to prepare scouting reports and mentions the possibility of potentially 'pitching off' and saving Big Ten Pitcher of the Year Mason Edwards for a potential 1-0 matchup with host Texas A&M. After a break, Shotgun and Kasey discuss the progression of the USC program making back-to-back regionals after only one in the previous two decades and take a look back at the action from the Big Ten Tournament where the Trojans went 1-1, losing a heartbreaking walk-off to rival UCLA in the tournament semifinals. They note three positives, including Augie Lopez's potential re-emergence and showing they are capable of beating the best teams in the nation. They also look at USC's struggles leaving men on base and some defensive struggles. The podcasting duo close out the show previewing each of the teams that will also be in the College Station Regional alongside USC with host Texas A&M, No. 3-seed Texas State and four-seed Lamar, breaking down the potential starting pitchers the Trojans could face in the first two matchups. Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Make sure you check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠USCFootball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for complete coverage of USC Trojans football, basketball, baseball and recruiting. 

Dr. Kelley Ranly serves as an Extension Program Specialist and Leadership Coordinator for Texas 4-H and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, where she leads the charge in developing and coordinating statewide agricultural leadership programs for high school students across Texas. From overseeing Texas 4-H Horse Validation to playing a key role in the Texas State 4-H Horse Show, Kelley is deeply invested in creating meaningful opportunities for the next generation of agricultural leaders.Kelley's journey with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension began while she was still a student at Texas A&M University, where she worked in steer and heifer validation before transitioning into youth leadership programming. That early experience laid the foundation for a career centered around mentorship, education, and impact.Raised in agriculture, Kelley discovered her passion for the western way of life at a young age through showing livestock and rodeo. While at Texas A&M, she earned her Bachelor of Science in Animal Science with a minor in Business Administration, followed by a Master of Agribusiness. As a four-year member of the Ranch Horse Team, she found her true niche in the equine industry and developed a deep appreciation for reined cow horses.Kelley recently completed her PhD in Animal and Natural Resource Sciences at Tarleton State University, where her research focused on developing a leadership program for students interested in the equine industry—further expanding her impact on the future of agriculture.Passionate about student success, Kelley works day in and day out to create pathways for young people through Texas AgriLife Extension and the Texas Youth Livestock Ambassador program. Books Recommended: Leaders Eat Last Story Worthy Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things

Send us Fan MailTune in as Scott talks about the upcoming College Station Regional this weekend at Blue Bell Park. Scott also discusses his opinion on a metric he feels was used against A&M in seeding consideration as well as a brief review of the other teams rounding out the regional bracket which are: Lamar, Texas State and University of Southern California. Enjoy

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Johnny to recap Texas State's football program and the progress the Bobcats made in their spring camp under coach G.J. Kinne. Bob's tops storyline: Upstart Texas State (from the Sun Belt) has a returning QB who is the team's best player - and his No. 1 wide receiver is back, too.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The CFP college football tournament could be headed to 24 teams - or should it be 16, we debate the pros and cons of future formats, Bob (Bronco Focus) continues post-spring tour of new Pac-12 football teams (Texas State), do you get fired up for NFL schedule release day, we recap our separate interviews with Jeramiah Dickey (job offers), Spencer Danielson (roster) and Leon Rice (coaching staff), we have some fun with sports rules (tardy for your tee time?)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrea sits down with Dr. Christian Hines to talk about her journey from high school English teacher to professor at Texas State. She shares how her love for storytelling, anime, and comics shaped her teaching and research, and how she uses pop culture to connect with students and make learning more engaging. Dr. Hines also reflects on representation in media, building community in the classroom, and how students can turn their personal interests into meaningful academic and career paths.

Sponsored by thegalindocollective.com - The bad blood between Texas State and UTSA spilled onto the diamond this week with the Bobcats getting run-ruled and then shoved by Roadrunners coach Pat Halmark in the post game handshake line. Plus, TXST football keeps adding new players, while men's and women's basketball have a whole new look for 2026 thanks to the transfer portal. Host Keff Ciardello is here to give the rundown.

Host Carter Yates and senior writer Mike Craven give their hottest takes and predictions for the 2026 CFB Season. (INTRO – 6:50) Big 12 Championship will be between two Texas teams (6:50 – 14:50) Texas State wins the Pac-12 (15:30 – 20:00) Three Texas teams make the College Football Playoff (20:00 – 33:00) Brendan Sorsby plays in 2026 (33:00 – 43:45) Dave Aranda makes it to the end of the season (43:45 – End) Steve Sarkisian is not the Texas HC in 2027 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With just one week left in the regular season for most teams, J.J. Cooper and Jacob Rudner are taking a look at who has the most to gain or the most to lose this week, but we also had to cover UCLA's nerve-racking comeback, the double/home run seen by no one in a fog and many other topics from this week in college baseball.(00:00) UCLA stays on top(05:45) Can Georgia Tech or Georgia bash their way to a title?(14:10) Why this weekend is so big for Arizona State(19:15) Until someone is actually punished, mid-week cancellations will continue(25:00) Looking at how Conference USA shakes out(28:00) The Sun Belt picture and Texas State(32:15) Boston College's big weekend(34:45) Arkansas vs. Kentucky could be a big deal for the Wildcats(42:15) Vanderbilt's series loss to Missouri could be crushing(52:00) Why Coastal Carolina and Kansas' losses sent them sliding(60:00) The haters guide to which teams to root against to help your favorite teamHELLO FRESH:Go to https://HelloFresh.com/FT10FM now to Get 10 Free Meals + a Free breakfast for Life! One per box with active subscription. Free meals applied as a discount on the first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan. That's HelloFresh dot com slash ft10fm to Get 10 Free Meals + free breakfast for Life.Our Sponsors:* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/ba2022Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We all know Jeremiah Smith is the best wide receiver, but is he the best “football player” in college or does that go to Malachi Toney? McElroy goes through and lists the Top 10 wide receivers heading into the 2026 season and outside of Smith and Toney you will see other familiar names like Charlie Becker, Ryan Wingo and Duce Robsinson but watch out for Beau Sparks at Texas State and transfers Cam Coleman and Wyatt Young. Keep an eye on Michigan, Notre Dame and Alabama headlining some potential breakout WR players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim McMurray is the former AD at the institution we now know as East Texas A&M. Before that he was a senior-level administrator at Maryland, SMU, NIU, Texas State and Lamar. McMurray is now the VP at Game One, an apparel and equipment company that outfits colleges in Adidas, Nike and Under Armour. I was talking with Tim about getting Higher Ed Athletics polos for the show and that turned into me asking him to come on and share his perspective on uniform patches and apparel contracts - including what aspiring ADs need to know. Tim talks to a lot of ADs in this role - are they still having fun? Come for the uniform topics, stay for the great advice from a former AD. 0:00 Introduction2:05 Uniform Patches10:30 Breaking Down Uniform & Apparel Contracts18:28 What Tim's Hearing from ADs Across the Country - Are They Having Fun?26:25 Five Pieces of Advice for Aspiring & Current ADsHigher Ed Athletics⁠ is Rethinking How Athletic Directors are Studied, Prepared, and Hired. AD Vantage empowers athletic directors with comprehensive staff data, performance analytics, and AI-powered candidate insights to make smarter hiring, compensation, and retention decisions in an era where every dollar counts. Learn more: ⁠https://www.athleticdirectorvantage.com⁠Onrise provides complete mental health Coverage for your Athletes. One call. Same-day setup. Your athletes get immediate access to peer support from retired pros, licensed clinicians, and 24/7 crisis care. Less than one in-house FTE. No hiring hassles. No initiative fatigue. Learn more: ⁠https://onrise.care

Justin interviews Fonzo Martinez, boys basketball head coach at McKinney Christian Academy in the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex, about his path from high school and college basketball—derailed by severe knee injuries—to working as a train engineer and in corporate sales before feeling called to coach. He details getting his start at Coram Deo Academy, rebuilding a losing program into a playoff and state tournament team, then moving to McKinney Christian, where he became head coach four years ago and has led a dominant run including TAPPS state titles in 2022 and 2026 (39–1 this year; 77–3 over two years). Martinez explains Texas scheduling and associations (UIL, TAPPS, SPC), emphasizes adjusting style to personnel, and shares culture-building practices like weekly leadership days, player speeches, peer feedback sessions, bench standards, and boundaries that prioritize family and healthy time commitments.00:00 Meet Coach Fonzo00:44 Playing Days and Knee Injury01:56 Railroad to Coaching Leap05:58 First Head Job at Coram Deo06:52 COVID and Move to McKinney09:04 State Title Run and Scheduling11:29 Texas Leagues Explained13:25 What New Coaches Miss17:32 Adapting Style to Personnel26:11 Offseason Rules and Multi Sport34:10 Culture Staples and Leadership Day35:44 Culture Over Winning36:33 Inside Leadership Day38:36 Weekly Player Speeches39:51 Practice Time Breakdown41:41 Attitude And 95 Percent Rule45:25 Role Clarity Exercises46:38 Peer Feedback Meeting49:21 Bench Energy Standards51:03 Stealing From Other Sports52:17 Player Led Timeouts58:47 Pregame Warmup Upgrades01:02:08 Changing Mind On Time01:05:55 Closing Thoughts

Uncle Si's new teeth come with an unexpectedly silly side effect, and Martin shares how he got pulled over in Texas for what might be the lamest reason ever. Godwin is stunned to hear his long-lost fishing gear has turned up in a pawn shop across the country. John-David rallies the guys to go on a mission to fulfill Miss Kay's latest wish. Duck Call Room episode #547 is sponsored by: https://storyworth.com/duck — Order RIGHT NOW and save up to $20! https://myphdweightloss.com — Find out how Godwin is losing weight! Visit the website or call 864-644-1900 and mention "Godwin" to get 2 weeks free in the program! https://preborn.com/duck — Visit the PreBorn! website or dial #250 and use keyword BABY to donate today. https://rocketmoney.com/duck — Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster! - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Pac-12 unveiled a new logo, Texas State football held its annual spring game "showcase," baseball and softball are gearing up for the post season and both basketball squads just got a whole lot bigger with some commitments. Keff Ciardello covers it all in this episode of Win Now or Get Bent. 

Texas State football is set to wrap up its 2026 spring ball slate with a practice open to the public on Saturday at UFCU Stadium. After attending every open media practice the Bobcats had available this spring, Keff Ciardello is ready to crack open a mailbag and answer all your burning Bobcats questions. 

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