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Texas softball coach Mike White on NCAAs; Sarkisian on Ole Miss, basket weaving | On Second Thought

Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:00 -0000

Texas softball begins the defense of its national championship against Wagner at the Austin Regional Friday and head coach Mike White stops by the “On Second Thought” podcast to give us a primer on the No. 2 overall seed.

Hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls also discuss football coach Steve Sarkisian’s pointed comments regarding the 24-team playoff and the best way to weave a basket at Ole Miss.

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Jim Schlossnagle on why Texas baseball is better than the 2025 version | On Second Thought

Thu, 07 May 2026 11:00:00 -0000

Texas baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle joins the “On Second Thought” podcast to discuss Texas’ postseason prospects entering the last two series of the regular season.

With Texas traveling to Tennessee for three games before completing the schedule at home against Missouri, Schlossnagle and hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk discuss why he believes the Horns are better than his 2025 team. He also examines the contributions of star catcher Carson Tinney and a bevy of talented freshmen, including outfielder Anthony Pack, Jr.

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Longhorns spring football review, UT baseball series preview and NFL Draft reax | On Second Thought

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0000

With spring football now over, On Second Thought hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls review who stood out in the final scrimmage. They also put a bow on the NFL draft and how the departures will affect the 2026 Texas Longhorns. Finally, they break down what’s happening with Texas baseball which has a big three-game home set against Mississippi State starting Friday.

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Arch Manning greets media, what’s happening with UT hoops, baseball | On Second Thought

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:58:00 -0000

Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls are back for another On Second Thought podcast and they break down a recent visit with Texas quarterback Arch Manning, update what’s happening with Texas men’s and women’s basketball and gauge the concern level surrounding UT baseball after a pair of losses at Texas A&M.

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With both teams in the Sweet 16, how far will Texas basketball go in NCAAs? | On Second Thought

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0000

Texas has placed both men’s and women’s basketball teams in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament for the fifth time in school history.

Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls discuss this double run on this week’s On Second Thought podcast. They break down how the men recovered from a disastrous end to the regular season and Madison Booker’s epic 40-point performance in the women’s second round win over Oregon.

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How Texas basketball outlasted NC State for NCAA tourney bid | On Second Thought

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 22:12:00 -0000

On this week’s “On Second Thought” podcast, Kirk Bohls, Cedric Golden and Thomas Jones break down Texas basketball’s thrilling 68-66 win over North Carolina State to punch its ticket to the NCAA Tournament.

Kirk and Ced also preview the Texas women’s attempt to return to the Final Four for a second straight year as the March Madness descends upon America.

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Danny Davis on Texas LB Colin Simmons’ growth, women’s basketball’s title, 16-0 baseball | On Second Thought

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0000

Statesman writer Danny Davis is a man of many talents.

And Texas Longhorn beats.

He stops by the “On Second Thought” podcast to discuss the Will Muschamp-Colin Simmons pairing for Texas football with spring practice underway, SEC women’s basketball champion Texas’ unsung hero and how baseball is off to its first 16-0 start since the 2005 team that captured a national championship.

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Texas AD Chris Del Conte on the Arizona State cancellation, increasing ticket prices | On Second Thought

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0000

Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte stops by the On Second Thought podcast to discuss a myriad topics from his recent town hall meeting, including the cancellation of the Arizona State football series, the 7% hike in football season ticket prices, the new football practice facility, a new volleyball arena and the challenges college athletics face in the transfer portal/NIL era.

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Texas basketball's Dailyn Swain on 3-game win streak, NBA plans | On Second Thought

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 18:30:00 -0000

The Texas Longhorns have found their groove midway through the SEC basketball season with three wins in a row and enter a key three-game stretch starting Saturday’s contest at Missouri.

Junior forward Dailyn Swain joins the Statesman’s Cedric Golden and the Houston Chronicle’s Kirk Bohls on this week’s On Second Thought podcast to discuss the team’s recent success, his decision to leave Xavier to join coach Sean Miller in Austin and his NBA dream.

The columnists also break down Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte’s recent town hall meeting and how he is positioning Texas to dominate college athletics in coming years.

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Texas baseball’s Jim Schlossnagle on why he needed to deepen 2026 roster | On Second Thought

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0000

With Texas baseball set to begin the 2026 season Feb. 13 with the first of three-games with UC-Davis, coach Jim Schlossnagle stopped by the On Second podcast to discuss new editions to the roster and Year 2 of his program build.

Hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls also ask him about the development of star pitcher Dylan Volantis, the signings of catcher Carson Tinney and outfielder Aiden Robbins and some improvements being made at venerable UFCU Disch-Falk Field.

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Texas baseball ex Rylan Galvan on the ChiSox, alumni game and 2026 Horns | On Second Thought

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0000

Texas ex Rylan Galvan joins On Second Thought to discuss his upcoming season with the Chicago White Sox minor-league organization, playing in Saturday’s Alumni game and how the 2026 Longhorns will look this season under second year coach Jim Schlossnagle.

Hosts Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden also break down what’s coming up for the Texas basketball teams and any concerns regarding the athletic department losing $23 million in its first year in the SEC.

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ESPN’s Heather Dinich on Texas football’s 2026 CFP chances, playoff expansion and more | On Second Thought

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:34:00 -0000

ESPN college football analyst Heather Dinich joins the On Second Thought podcast to discuss football’s national championship chances in 2026, the rising tide of NIL/transfer portal and her Indiana alma mater’s rise to within one win of a national championship.

Hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls also examine Texas’ portal class which includes coveted wideout Cam Coleman, Longhorn women’s coach Vic Schaefer’s benching of All-America point guard Rori Harmon and the coach’s heated comments about having to play blue bloods LSU and South Carolina in back-to-back road games.

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Why the portal clock is ticking on Horns, Sarkisian | On Second Thought

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0000

On Second Thought hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls discuss the challenges facing Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian as he navigates the transfer portal and the departures of some key contributors. They also give their picks for the upcoming College Football semifinals and discuss Texas men’s basketball’s struggles under new coach Sean Miller. *Ced’s Corner newsletter* Make sure to sign up for Ced's Corner, the new newsletter from the mind of the American-Statesman's resident sports columnist Cedric Golden. Ced will give you hot takes and his view of Longhorns sports and everything beyond via email each Tuesday. _https://www.statesman.com/newsletters/cedrics-corner/_ *Texas Sports Nation with Kirk Bohls* Sign up for Texas Sports Nation with Kirk Bohls to get news, exclusive analysis and insights on University of Texas sports. Plus, get notified when Bohls publishes a new column. _https://www.houstonchronicle.com/newsletters/kirk-bohls/_

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Texas women’s coach Vic Schaefer on staying hungry at 17-0 | On Second Thought

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0000

Texas women’s basketball coach Vic Schaefer joined On Second Thought Thursday and discussed the pressure of expectations on the Forty Acres and how he’s keeping his team hungry at 17-0. *Ced’s Corner newsletter* Make sure to sign up for Ced's Corner, the new newsletter from the mind of the American-Statesman's resident sports columnist Cedric Golden. Ced will give you hot takes and his view of Longhorns sports and everything beyond via email each Tuesday. _https://www.statesman.com/newsletters/cedrics-corner/_ *Texas Sports Nation with Kirk Bohls* Sign up for Texas Sports Nation with Kirk Bohls to get news, exclusive analysis and insights on University of Texas sports. Plus, get notified when Bohls publishes a new column. _https://www.houstonchronicle.com/newsletters/kirk-bohls/_

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How much will Arch Manning play in Citrus Bowl? Will Texas A&M beat Miami? | On Second Thought

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0000

Texas Longhorns insider David Eckert joins the On Second Thought podcast this week to preview the Citrus Bowl matchup against Michigan and the rash of transfers/bowl opt-outs from Steve Sarkisian’s roster.

How much will quarterback Arch Manning play against the Wolverines? Who will Texas target in the transfer portal? Why did linebacker Liona Lefau leave?

Eckert and hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls also discuss Texas A&M’s first-round playoff matchup against Miami and give their national championship picks.

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Vanderbilt RB Sedrick Alexander on Austin return, Texas matchup | On Second Thought

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 11:00:00 -0000

Vanderbilt running back and Austin LBJ legend Sedrick Alexander joins the On Second Thought podcast to discuss the upcoming Texas game and his team’s rise to the top 10 of the national rankings. Hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls also discuss the possibility of Texas quarterback Arch Manning playing after sustaining a concussion at Mississippi State and the chances of his backup Matthew Caldwell leading the Horns to a needed win. *Ced’s Corner newsletter* Make sure to sign up for Ced's Corner, the new newsletter from the mind of the American-Statesman's resident sports columnist Cedric Golden. Ced will give you hot takes and his view of Longhorns sports and everything beyond via email each Tuesday. _https://www.statesman.com/newsletters/cedrics-corner/_ *Texas Sports Nation with Kirk Bohls* Sign up for Texas Sports Nation with Kirk Bohls to get news, exclusive analysis and insights on University of Texas sports. Plus, get notified when Bohls publishes a new column. _https://www.houstonchronicle.com/newsletters/kirk-bohls/_

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On Second Thought: ESPN’s Dari Nowkhah on Texas’ road test at Mississippi State, Texas A&M uprising

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 14:19:00 -0000

SEC Network host Dari Nowkhah joins the podcast to discuss Texas’ latest road test at upset-minded Mississippi State and if the Texas A&M Aggies are a real threat to the SEC crown. Hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls also discuss if Texas coach Steve Sarkisian should give up play-calling duties in the future and what quarterback Arch Manning needs to take the next step in his development. Suggested reading Texas Longhorns’ record reveals sobering truth: https://www.statesman.com/sports/columns/article/texas-vs-mississippi-state-sec-longhorns-sarkisian-21110061.php Will five SEC teams make the CFP: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/college/longhorns/article/texas-defense-nick-saban-sec-cfp-arch-manning-21111617.php Should Texas bench Arch?: https://www.statesman.com/sports/college/longhorns/football/article/texas-football-podcast-arch-manning-steve-21110622.php Ced’s Corner newsletter Make sure to sign up for Ced's Corner, the new newsletter from the mind of the American-Statesman's resident sports columnist Cedric Golden. Ced will give you hot takes and his view of Longhorns sports and everything beyond via email each Tuesday. https://www.statesman.com/newsletters/cedrics-corner/ Texas Sports Nation with Kirk Bohls Sign up for Texas Sports Nation with Kirk Bohls to get news, exclusive analysis and insights on University of Texas sports. Plus, get notified when Bohls publishes a new column. https://www.houstonchronicle.com/newsletters/kirk-bohls/

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On Second Thought: Statesman beat writer Danny Davis on why Kentucky poses no threat to Texas

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 11:00:00 -0000

Statesman Longhorn football beat writer Danny Davis joins the On Second Thought podcast and explains why he isn’t wholly concerned about Kentucky potentially upsetting the No. 21 Texas Longhorns in Lexington Saturday. Hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls also chat with Daily Texan football reporters Lauren Hightower and Meaghan English who talk life as college student journalists. They also describe a recent mother of all road trips that involved two football games, a swim in the Atlantic Ocean and a prime rib dinner in The Big Easy.

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On Second Thought: As Texas QB Arch Manning gets national criticism, Oklahoma’s John Mateer wants to play through thumb surgery

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0000

The Tulsa World’s Berry Tramel and The Oklahoman’s Jenni Carlson join Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls on this week’s On Second Thought to predict the Texas-Oklahoma winner and discuss unique situations involving Texas QB Arch Manning and his Oklahoma counterpart John Mateer who is pushing to play 17 days after undergoing thumb surgery on his throwing hand.

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On Second Thought: SEC Network’s Chris Doering on what Arch Manning and Texas will face at The Swamp

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 11:33:00 -0000

SEC Network personality and Florida football legend Chris Doering joins the On Second Thought podcast this week to discuss what Arch Manning and the Texas Longhorns will face in the program’s first trip to the Swamp in over 80 years and how the Horns stack up in the ultra competitive Southeastern Conference.

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On Second Thought: 247Sports Longhorn insider Eric Henry on Arch Manning’s struggles

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 09:39:00 -0000

247Sports Longhorn insider Eric Henry joins Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls for the On Second Thought podcast to discuss Texas quarterback Arch Manning’s recent struggles ahead of the final non-conference game against Sam Houston. And later, Cedric Golden previews “The Senior” with actor Michael Chiklis and Mike Flynt

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Bob Ballou on Ohio State fallout, podcast with Vince Young and Mack Brown

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 11:30:00 -0000

CBS Austin Sports director Bob Ballou drops in on the On Second Thought podcast with Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls to discuss the Ohio State fallout and give a behind-the-scenes view of The Stampede, his new podcast with Longhorn legends Vince Young and Mack Brown.

Ced and Kirk also break down the top-25 matchup between Michigan and Oklahoma and preview the upcoming NFL season which starts Thursday with the embattled Dallas Cowboys visiting the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles.

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On Second Thought: ESPN.com's Dave Wilson on hanging out with Arch Manning and his family

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 18:28:00 -0000

ESPN.com's Dave Wilson ventured to the Manning Passing Academy in Thibodaux, La. earlier this summer to pen a piece on Texas quarterback Arch Manning and his family.

He shares some cool stories from that experience with Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden on the “On Second Thought” podcast.

With Manning gearing up for his debut as the full-time starting quarterback in Saturday’s showdown at Ohio State, Wilson discussed conversations he had with the young star, his grandfather Archie, father Cooper and others.

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On Second Thought: Columbus media personality Tim May on what Buckeyes have planned for Arch Manning, Longhorns

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 18:28:00 -0000

Longtime Columbus media personality Tim May and current podcast host Tim May joins columnists Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls for “On Second Thought” to give Longhorns fans an inside look at how the Buckeyes are approaching the College Football Playoff semifinal rematch with the top-ranked Texas Longhorns.

May has seen as much or more Ohio State football than anyone on the current scene and gives some keen insight from the other sideline.

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On Second Thought Ep. 362: Texas Coaching legend Conradt on why Texas can beat South Carolina; AD Del Conte on Sean Miller hire, future of NIL

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 12:50:00 -0000

It’s a jam packed On Second Thought podcast this week with Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte and legendary basketball coach Jody Conradt joining the Statesman’s Cedric Golden and the Houston Chronicle’s Kirk Bohls.

Del Conte discusses his hire of basketball coach Sean Miller and the all-star selection of coaches he has hired to lead Texas into the future. He and the guys also break down the challenges that come with the NIL, the Texas women’s basketball team’s run at a championship.

Conradt discusses the similarities between the Longhorns and her 1986 national championship team and why she believes the Horns will take out South Carolina in Friday’s first semifinal.

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Ced and Kirk on Sean Miller’s quest to revitalize Texas basketball

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 13:10:00 -0000

In this week’s On Second Thought podcast, Statesman columnist Cedric Golden and the Houston Chronicle’s Kirk Bohls examine the hire of new basketball coach Sean Miller, Texas women’s hoops in the Sweet 16.

They also discuss the start of Texas spring football and Arch Manning’s development at QB and the holes Steve Sarkisian will have to plug this fall, pls a review of Pro Timing Day on campus.

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On Second Thought Ep. 36-: UT baseball coach Schlossnagle on SEC opener, examining Texas spring football and Sarkisian’s newest hires

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 16:15:00 -0000

Texas baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle stops by to visit with the Statesman’s Cedric Golden and the Houston Chronicle’s Kirk Bohls to preview this weekend’s Southeastern Conference opener at Mississippi State.

The guys also attended Steve Sarkisian’s Monday presser and discusses the rise of Arch Manning, Sarkisian’s new coaching hires and his comments on offseason interest he received from NFL teams.

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On Second Thought Ep. 359: On Second Thought: What Chris Del Conte’s town hall means for Texas football moving forward

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0000

Statesman columnist Cedric Golden and Houston Chronicle columnist Kirk Bohls break down Chris Del Conte’s town hall meeting and what it means moving forward for the Texas athletic department, especially football.

They also review how the Longhorns fared in the NFL Scouting Combine, handicap Texas basketball chances of making the NCAA tournament under embattled head coach Rodney Terry, Vic Schaefer’s top-ranked and somehow overlooked women’s team and Jim Schlossnagle surging baseball squad which has won 10 straight entering a weekend series against Santa Clara.

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On Second Thought Ep. 358: Thomas Jones on Texas basketball’s struggles, baseball opens season, Arch Manning’s offseason

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 14:30:00 -0000

With Texas men’s basketball suffering through what could be a late-season swoon, beat writer Thomas Jones joins Cedric Golden on this week’s On Second Thought podcast to discuss the state of the program and newly embattled head coach Rodney Terry.

They also break down the new face of Texas football Arch Manning and how he’s handling his first offseason as the Longhorn starter.

Ced spoke with new Texas baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle on campus this week about his turbulent offseason and opening weekend in the Metroplex.

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On Second Thought Ep. 357 Golden and Bohls look ahead to the 2025 football season

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 12:00:00 -0000

Now that Longhorn Nation has digested Texas’ second straight semifinal loss in the College Football Playoff, Statesman columnist Cedric Golden and Houston Chronicle columnist Kirk Bohls answer some burning questions entering the offseason, the most important being: can sophomore quarterback Arch Manning lead the 2025 Longhorns to the promised land?

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On Second Thought Ep. 356: Columbus-Dispatch’s Bill Rabinowitz gives an Ohio State primer

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 09:00:00 -0000

Columbus-Dispatch reporter Bill Rabinowitz joins Cedric Golden for the On Second Thought podcast and provides a peek behind the Ohio State curtain and what problems the Buckeyes will present for the Texas Longhorns at the Cotton Bowl.
The winner will advance to the national championship game. Ced gives his take on why the oddsmakers who made Texas a 6 1/2 underdog could be sorely mistaken.

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On Second Thought Ep. 355: Ced speaks with the Longhorns from Media Day in Atlanta

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 17:05:04 -0000

Sports columnist Cedric Golden is on the ground at the Peach Bowl in Atlanta and shares some of his conversations with the Texas contingent at Media Day for this week’s On Second Thought podcast.

The Longhorns play Arizona State in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal and Ced visits with coach Steve Sarkisian, quarterback Quinn Ewers, tight end Gunnar Helm, cornerback Jahdae Barron and linebacker Anthony Hill and discusses the current playoff run and the opportunity to potentially play for a national title.

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On Second Thought Ep. 354: Longhorn voice Craig Way on Texas-Clemson, Ewers-Klubnik

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 09:00:00 -0000

Legendary Longhorn play by play voice Craig Way joins columnist Cedric Golden for On Second Thought to discuss the historic first meeting between Texas and Clemson in the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff and the epic quarterback rematch between Quinn Ewers and Clemson’s Cade Klubnik.

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On Second Thought Ep. 353: Texas ex Fozzy Whittaker, Dawg Nation’s Mike Griffith preview Texas-Georgia

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 09:00:00 -0000

Columnist Cedric Golden gives you a peek behind both sides of the Texas-Georgia curtain on this week’s On Second Thought podcast.
Texas ex and ESPN analyst Fozzy Whittaker breaks down why the Longhorns will deliver a different result than the 30-15 loss to the Bulldogs in Austin at midseason while AJC-Dawg Nation columnist Mike Griffith explains why Georgia has some added motivation after being left out of the 2023 College Football Playoff.

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Golden, TexAgs’ Buchanan, Chronicle’s Bohls give conflicting predictions on Texas-Texas A&M game

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 11:00:00 -0000

With Texas and Texas A&M preparing to resume their century-old rivalry with an SEC eliminator in College Station Saturday, some former Statesman colleagues reunited on this week’s On Second Thought podcast.

Houston Chronicle columnist Kirk Bohls and TexAgs.com columnist Olin Buchanan join Statesman columnist/host Cedric Golden to break down the first Longhorns-Aggies matchup since 2011.

The winner will advance to the SEC championship against Georgia on Dec. 7.

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Statesman columnist Cedric Golden and beat writer Danny Davis on why Texas is deserving of No. 2 seed

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 09:00:00 -0000

Texas Longhorns beat writer Danny Davis joins columnist Cedric Golden on this week’s On Second Thought podcast to break down Texas’ Senior Day matchup with Kentucky and highlights which veterans have made the most important on a banner football season.
Also, Ced uncovers the rubble from the Dallas Cowboys’ 37-10 loss to the Houston Texans and the uncertain future of coach Mike McCarthy. And he recaps Mike Tyson’s epic no-show in the much-hyped fight with Jake Paul.

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On Second Thought Ep 350: Rod Babers joins On Second Thought to talk Texas-Florida, the CFP, Dallas Cowboys

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 13:37:17 -0000

Texas debuted at No. 5 in the first expanded College Football Playoff rankings.
Longhorn legend/podcast host Rod Babers joins Cedric Golden on the On Thought podcast to discuss the upcoming matchup with Florida, the struggles of the offensive line and which team he believes to be the most vulnerable in the top five.
Babers also hits on the Dallas Cowboys, who are 3-5 and plummeting.

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On Second Thought Ep. 349: UT legend Derrick Johnson on why the Longhorn fan base shouldn’t panic after Georgia loss; Tony Catalina on Texas A&M-LSU clash

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 08:00:00 -0000

College football Hall of Famer Derrick Johnson joins Cedric Golden for the On Second Thought podcast to examine the fallout from Texas’ loss to Georgia. The Longhorn legend also want to assure fans the Horns will be fine entering Saturday’s road test against Vanderbilt.

Also, Texas A&M beat writer Tony Catalina breaks down the No. 14 Aggies’ biggest test to date, a prime-time showdown of SEC unbeatens with the No. 8 LSU Tigers. He and Ced also discuss the state of affairs with the Dallas Cowboys, who play a banged up San Francisco team Sunday night.

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On Second Thought Episode 348: Paul Finebaum on Texas-Georgia

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 23:00:00 -0000

The host of the SEC Network's wildly popular Paul Finebaum Show joins columnist Cedric Golden on this week's On Second Thought podcast to break down top-ranked Texas' showdown with No. 4 Georgia on this week's On Second Thought podcast.

They answer if Steve Sarkisian and the Horns are as large of a long-term threat to Georgia's recent dominance as it appears and the pressure facing Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer after the loss to Vanderbilt.

Also, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones threatened the jobs of the hosts of his weekly radio show. Has Jerry lost it amid this embarrassing stretch of Cowboy football?

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Kirk Bohls, Jenni Carlson and Berry Tramel join Ced to preview Texas-Oklahoma

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 08:00:00 -0000

Between them, longtime sports columnists Cedric Golden (Statesman), Kirk Bohls (Houston Chronicle), Jenni Carlson (Oklahoman) and Berry Tramel (Tulsa World) have seen over 100 Texas-Oklahoma games.
They get together on this week’s On Second Thought podcast to break down Saturday’s matchup and share their favorite memories from the always entertaining Red River Rivalry.

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Who is the Texas MVP so far in 2024? Aggies face quarterback question vs. Missour

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 08:00:00 -0000

The Texas Longhorns are on a bye week but the On Second Thought podcast keeps rolling.
Host Cedric Golden visits with the three newest writers on the staff.
Longhorn Insider David Eckert and trending reporter Caleb Yum pick their MVPs on each side of the ball through this 5-0 start and look ahead to the Oct. 12 showdown with Oklahoma.
Texas A&M reporter Tony Catalina answers the biggest question from College Station: will coach Mike Elko start incumbent Conner Weigman or Marcel Reed at quarterback against No. 9 Missouri Saturday?

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On Second Thought Ep. 345: Will Quinn Ewers return for Texas football’s SEC opener or will it be Arch Manning?

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 10:00:00 -0000

Will the Texas Longhorns start redshirt freshman quarterback Arch Manning for a second straight week or will Quinn Ewers return to action?
Statesman columnist Cedric Golden examines the decision facing coach Steve Sarkisian entering Saturday’s SEC opener against Mississippi State.
Clarion-Ledger writer Sam Sklar stops by to give a temperature on what’s happening with the 1-3 Bulldogs, who will enter the game without quarterback Blake Shapen, who was lost for the season with a shoulder injury in last week’s loss to Florida.
Ced also hits on the NIL controversy surrounding UNLV quarterback Matthew Sluka, who entered the transfer portal after leading the team to a 3-0 record and the embattled Dallas Cowboys, who are in dire need of a win as they visit the New York Giants Thursday.

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On Second Thought: Texas football ex Will Matthews on Arch Manning’s epic performance first start

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0000

Texas football color analyst Will Matthews joins columnist Cedric Golden this week on the On Second Thought podcast to discuss the Texas quarterback storyline now that Quinn Ewers is injured and Arch Manning is possibly making his first career start against Louisiana-Monroe Saturday.
Matthews, who played fullback for the Texas team that won the 2005 Rose bowl, gives his take on the culture that Steve Sarkisian and answers a huge question: are the Longhorns the best team in college football.

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On Second Thought Ep. 343: Texas football legend Alex Okafor on Hall of Honor, Michigan blowout, UTSA

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 12:13:39 -0000

After Texas’ resounding 31-12 road win at No. 9 Michigan, the Longhorns are trending like a national championship contender early in the season.

With Texas returning home for a date with UTSA, Longhorn legend Alex Okafor joins columnist Cedric Golden for Episode 343 of the On Second Thought podcast and discusses why the Horns are off to such a fast start and what has to happen between now and the SEC opener against Mississippi State in three games to keep the team improving.

Ced also discusses what coach Steve Sarkisian did to keep the Horns focused one week after a massive upset that rocked the college football world.

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On Second Thought episode 342: Dusty Mangum and ex Longhorn teammates revisit epic Rose Bowl kick that beat Michigan

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0000

Dusty Mangum’s 37-yard field goal at the final gun delivered Texas a 38-37 win over Michigan in the 2005 Rose Bowl. Twenty seasons later, Mangum and former college teammates Derrick Johnson and Justin Blalock join host Cedric Golden on the On Second Thought podcast and revisit the greatest kick in program history. They also discuss their impressions of the 2024 Longhorns who play at defending national champion Michigan Saturday.
Detroit Free Press columnist Shawn Windsor stops by to provide a peek behind the curtain of the Michigan program. he also gives fans making the trip an idea of what they can expect from the game-day experience at the Big House.

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On Second Thought: Statesman scribes on games Texas should be be most concerned about in 2024

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -0000

The On Second Thought podcast is back and Statesman sports columnist Cedric Golden teams up this week with Texas beat writers Danny Davis and Thomas Jones to get their biggest moments from the preseason and examining the matchups that should most concern the Longhorns in their season in the SEC.
Ced also breaks down the schedule game for game and reveals if he is sticking with his 10-2 prediction from earlier this summer.

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On Second Thought says goodbye to Kirk Bohls

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 18:45:00 -0000

Former Statesman columnist Kirk Bohls and longtime colleague Cedric Golden appear on their last On Second Thought podcast together after 340 episodes spanning eight years.
They reflect on the beginning of the show, their favorite guests and what it is to come in the future.
After collaborating for nearly two decades, Bohls has taken a columnist job at the Houston Chronicle while Golden will continue to produce On Second Thought in addition to his columns and videos for the Statesman.
Enjoy this trip down memory lane.

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On Second Thought Ep. 339: LISTEN: Texas A&M baseball’s Schlossnagle on potential Texas showdown in College Station

Thu, 30 May 2024 08:00:00 -0000

With a potential in-state showdown with Texas looming at the College Station Regional, Texas A&M baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle joins the On Second Thought podcast to discuss the buildup and the full-time resumption of an age-old rivalry.
Texas softball player Joley Mitchell stops in to recap the epic super regional win over Texas A&M and Thursday’s Women’s College World Series opener against Stanford.

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On Second Thought Ep. 338: Longhorn softball ace Teagan Kavan on Texas A&M super regional; Ced and Kirk on Texas baseball, end of Longhorn Network

Thu, 23 May 2024 08:00:00 -0000

The top-ranked Texas Longhorns are two wins away from returning to the Women’s College World Series and star pitcher Teagan Kavan joins the On Second Thought podcast to discuss her spectacular freshman season and the best-of-three super regional series against Texas A&M which starts Friday at McCombs Field.
Hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls also break down Texas baseball’s postseason prospects, the landmark House vs. NCAA lawsuit and the end of the historic Longhorn Network, which ceases operations on July 1.

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On Second Thought Ep. 337: Texas softball coach Mike White on NCAA title aspirations, winning the Big 12, playing Siena

Thu, 16 May 2024 08:00:00 -0000

The Texas softball team has turned in a banner season up to this point, a Big 12 regular season title and a No. 1 ranking.
The Horns are the No. 1 overall seed in the o NCAA tournament and open up Friday against the Siena Saints. 3 p.m. at Red and Charline McCombs field.
Coach Mike White joins this week’s On Second
Thought podcast to discuss national title expectations, the 1-2 punch of Reese Atwood and Teagan Kavan in a loaded lineup, the omnipresent specter of three-time defending national champion Oklahoma and Longhorn Network’s contribution to his building a national power.
Statesman columnists Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden also break down golf qualifying for the championship weekend, track’s dominance and where Texas baseball might head for the NCAAs after closing out Big 12 play with a three-game home set against Kansas.

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On Second Thought Ep. 336: Football coach Steve Sarkisian on navigating the portal, golf coach John Fields on hosting NCAA home regional

Thu, 09 May 2024 08:00:00 -0000

Nearly three weeks removed from the annual Orange-White spring game, Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian joins the On Second Thought podcast and gives an update on what improvements he seeks to make on the roster between now and summer workouts.
He also discusses the NFL upside of Texas exes Xavier Worthy (Kansas City Chiefs) and Adonai Mitchell (Indianapolis Colts).
Texas golf coach John Fields drops in to preview Monday’s NCAA regional at the UT golf club. Hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls also touch on the red-hot Texas softball team and baseball’s chances to repeat as Big 12 champions with two series remaining.

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On Second Thought Ep. 335 NFL Network’s Charles Davis on how Texas WR Xavier Worthy will fare in Kansas City

Thu, 02 May 2024 14:42:32 -0000

NFL Network/CBS football analyst Charles Davis drops in on the On Second Thought podcast to break down how several drafted Texas Longhorns — including wideout Xavier Worthy and defensive tackle T’Vondre Sweat — will fare with their new NFL teams.
The Horns had 11 players drafted and several could make an immediate impact. Davis discusses those and Atlanta’s surprising selection of Washington quarterback Michael Penix despite the offseason signing of Pro Bowler Kirk Cousins.

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On Second Thought Ep. 334: Longhorn legend Rod Babers on Arch Manning’s emergence, Sark’s biggest concerns

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 08:00:00 -0000

No one can break down a football team like Rod Babers.
the Longhorn football legend and radio personality joins the On Second Thought podcast this week to examine Texas backup quarterback Arch Manning’s superb performance in the Orange-White game and how it affects the dynamic with starter Quinn Ewers moving forward.
He also points out Steve Sarkisian’s biggest concerns as the Horns prepare for Year 1 in the Southeastern Conference.

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On Second Thought Ep. 333: Texas ex Alex Okafor on how Texas will replace T’Vondre Sweat and Byron Murphy; Ced and Kirk on baseball’s struggles, Rodney Terry’s portal moves

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 08:00:00 -0000

Former Texas star Alex Okafor joins the On Second Thought podcast to discuss how the Longhorns will replace some huge contributors in 2024.
Okafor, the 2012 Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year and a Super Bowl champion with the Kansas City Chiefs, also gives his take on what we can expect from quarterback Quinn Ewers in his senior season and which player(s) will step up in the pass-rush departments.
Hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls examine Texas baseball’s major struggles after Tuesday’s embarrassing 17-9 loss to UT Rio Grande Valley and the moves basketball coach Rodney Terry has been making in the transfer portal with the exits of starters Dillion Mitchell and Tyrese Hunter.

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On Second Thought Ep. 332: Rodney Terry on navigating the portal for 2025, Sark’s question marks at tackle

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 08:00:00 -0000

Texas basketball coach Rodney Terry joins this week’s On Second Thought podcast to update us on the Texas roster and how he’s navigating the transfer portal with leading scorers Dylan Disu and Max Abmas departing. He also gives us a primer on incoming freshman guard Tre Johnson, a a 6-foot-6 McDonald’s All-American who has one-and-one potential.
Hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls examine what football coach Steve Sarkisian is dealing with on the interior of the defensive line and also discuss the departure of Texas women’s forward DeYona Gaston and the surging popularity of the women’s game, led by Iowa star Caitlin Clark and South Carolina championship coach Dawn Staley.

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On Second Thought Ep. 331: Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian’s biggest spring concerns, TSN’s Mike DeCourcy on Final Four weekend

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 08:00:00 -0000

We’re at the midway point of spring football and Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian has his team preparing for the April 20 Orange-White Game at Royal-Memorial Stadium.
On Second Thought hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls discuss the first half of workouts and examine Sarkisian’s three most important areas of concern so far.
They also put a bow on the end of the Texas women’s season and chop it up with legendary Sporting News basketball writer Mike DeCourcy who previews the inevitable men’s title game showdown between UConn and Purdue while hitting the women’s Final Four and the huge surge in popularity of the game, led by Iowa superstar Caitlin Clark and others.

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OST Ep 330: Rick Barnes on Texas tenure, Andrea Lloyd on UT women's title hopes

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 14:38:20 -0000

Spring football has started but March Madness is taking center on a jam-packed On Second Thought podcast.
Hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls hit on what they saw from the Texas Longhorns on the first day of spring practice but first Texas basketball coaching legend Rick Barnes checks in to discuss his second-seeded Tennessee team’s tournament hopes and a potential second-round clash with the Texas Longhorns, who he coached for 17 seasons and led to the 2003 Final Four where they lost to eventual national champion Syracuse and Carmelo Anthony in the semifinals.
The men open with Colorado State Thursday.
Women’s basketball legend Andrea Lloyd, a member of the 1986 Longhorn team that went 34-0 en route to the program’s lone national title, checks in and explains why she believes Vic Schaefer’s crew will make it to the Final Four, which would be the program’s first since the 2003 team that lost in the national semifinals to eventual national champion Connecticut and Diana Taurasi. The women open with Drexel Friday.

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On Second Thought Ep. 329 with ESPN’s Kris Budden on Texas’ chances for a deep tourney run, spring football starting

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0000

With March Madness fast upon us, ESPN reporter/analyst Kris Budden joins the On Second Thought podcast to examine Texas’ chances of making a deep run in the NCAAs along with the Big 12’s best chances for a national championship.

Hosts Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden also discuss the biggest storylines surrounding Texas spring football, the resurgent Texas baseball team, Wemby’s upcoming visit to Austin and the NFL free agent flurry.

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On Second Thought Ep 328: Will 4.21 propel Texas ex Xavier Worthy into the first round of the NFL draft? Hoops, baseball struggles

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 12:00:00 -0000

Will Texas wideout Xavier Worthy’s electric 4.21 time in the 40 at the NFL Combine move him into the first round of the upcoming NFL Draft?
Columnists Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden break down his historic sprint and review how the other Longhorns fared in this week’s On Second Thought podcast.
They also break down the NCAA tournament fallout from Texas basketball’s second-half collapse at Baylor, UT women’s tourney hoops behind star freshman Madison Booker and the baseball team’s massive struggles with the conference opener at Texas Tech coming up.

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On Second Thought Ep. 327: Texas baseball coach David Pierce on 7-1 start, upcoming tests vs. LSU, Texas A&M; Texas hoops on the upswing

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 12:43:23 -0000

Texas baseball coach David Pierce joins this week’s On Second Thought podcast to break down the team’s explosive 7-1 start to the season and to preview a tough upcoming four-game stretch that starts with three games at the Astros Foundation College Classic in Houston (LSU, Texas State, Vanderbilt) followed by a home showdown on Tuesday against Texas A&M.
Hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls also give the latest on Texas’ men’s basketball fighting to make the NCAA Tournament and preview this weekend’s NFL Rookie Scouting Combine which features 11 draft hopefuls from the University of Texas.

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On Second Thought Ep. 326: Did the Longhorns overpay for coach Steve Sarkisian? UT legend Keith Moreland on Texas baseball, last season on LHN

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0000

Did the Texas administration overpay when it extended football coach Steve Sarkisian’s contract from $5.6 annually to $10.3 million through 2030?
Statesman sports columnists Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls argue the merits in this week’s On Second Thought podcast. Longhorn legend Keith Moreland drops in to give an early season primer on Texas baseball’s 3-1 start, including his take on right-hander Tanner Witt’s slow start after offseason Tommy John surgery.
Moreland also dives into the never-ending debate surrounding the transfer portal, the NIL and his final season of games on Longhorn Network with his longtime broadcast partner Greg Swindell.

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On Second Thought: Will Texas QB Arch Manning transfer? Uncle Eli Manning says ‘Not so fast’

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 15:49:49 -0000

With Steve Sarkisian’s not-so surprising announcement that Quinn Ewers will be the starter entering the 2024, Texas football fans were concerned that talented backup Arch Manning might transfer.
His uncle Eli Manning lended some sage advice in a CBS Sports interview this past week. On Second Thought hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls examine the situation and also hit on how coach Steve Sarkisian is handling the offseason coming off the best season in his Texas tenure.
They take a look at the 11 players who were invited to the upcoming NFL Rookie Scouting Combine, breakdown the Texas men’s basketball team’s NCAA tourney chances. Also, Texas baseball opens the season against San Diego Friday and the NFL grapples with a mass shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs’ victory parade on Wednesday.

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On Second Thought Ep. 324: Longhorn football coach Steve Sarkisian’s obsession with winning a championship

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 23:50:53 -0000

Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian addressed the media on National Signing Day Wednesday and while the talk wasn’t about signees — Texas didn’t have any — he hit on a variety of subjects following a breakthrough 12-2 season.
Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden are here to discuss his thoughts on this week’s jam-packed On Second Thought podcast while also breaking down the Longhorn men’s basketball team’s home struggles, and the rise in the national rankings of the women.
They also give their Super Bowl predictions and what do you know, they disagreed on who will win.

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On Second Thought Ep. 323: Texas beat writer Thomas Jones on Sarkisian’s mastery of the transfer portal, resurgence of Rodney Terry’s basketball team

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 09:00:00 -0000

Texas beat writer Thomas Jones stops in for this week’s On Second Thought podcast to break down how coach Steve Sarkisian has handled the transfer portal after losing so many key contributors following the program’s banner 12-2 season that included a Big 12 title.
Hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls and Jones also discuss the resurgence of the men’s basketball team which notched two wins over ranked teams to try and get over that epic home collapse against Central Florida.

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On Second Thought Ep. 322; Rod Babers on if Texas will return to the CFP in 2024, Bo Davis’ exit to LSU

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 09:00:00 -0000

Former Texas All-American cornerback and Austin radio star Rod Babers returns to the On Second Thought podcast to break down where Texas missed an opportunity to win the Sugar Bowl and if the Longhorns will be back in national title contention in 2024.
Hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls also discuss the huge loss of defensive line coach Bo Davis to LSU, Texas basketball’s big win over Cincinnati and how the Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans will fare in their upcoming playoff games this weekend.

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On Second Ep. 321: What went wrong at the Sugar Bowl, how the Longhorns stack up in 2024

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 15:55:40 -0000

Texas’ football season ended one win short of a national championship game appearance but a 12-2 finish in Steve
Sarkisian’s third year was a great ride.
Statesman columnists Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden break down the Sugar Bowl loss to Washington and where the Longhorns go from here on this week’s On Second Thought podcast.

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On Second Thought Ep. 320: Sugar Bowl preview with SI.com's Pat Forde, Arch Manning’s new job

Fri, 29 Dec 2023 02:08:05 -0000

Statesman columnists Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden are on the ground from New Orleans and SI.comcollege football columnist Pat Forde joins them for a special On Second Thought Sugar Bowl podcast.

Forde discloses his pick between Texas and Washington and gives his Michigan-Alabama pick. Ced and Kirk also discuss the Quinn Ewers-Michael Penix dynamic and Arch Manning’s new role as the backup quarterback.

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On Second Thought Ep. 319: ESPN’s Dusty Dvoracek on Texas-Washington, Michael MacCambridge on his new book about America and sports in the 1970s

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Dusty Dvoracek has worked four Texas games this season so who better to break down the Sugar Bowl than ESPN game analyst?
Dvoracek, a former all-Big 12 performer at Oklahoma, joins the On Second Thought podcast to break down how Texas will deal with Washington’s explosive quarterback Michael Penix Jr. — a Heisman Trophy finalist — and will also answer the biggest question surrounding the past weekend: did the College Football Playoff selection committee pick the right four teams for the national semifinals?
Acclaimed author Michael MacCambridge stops by to discuss his latest book: The Big Time: How the 1970s Transformed Sports in America. MacCambridge analyzes the biggest stories of that decade, including Muhammad Ali’s epic 1971 showdown with Joe Frazier, Billie Jean King’s 1973 win over Bobby Riggs in the famed Battle of the Sexes and the subsequent rise of Title IX in America.

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On Second Thought Ep. 318: Will the rollercoaster Oklahoma State Cowboys shock the Texas Longhorns and ruin their College Football Playoff hopes in Saturday’s Big 12 title game?

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 09:00:00 -0000

Sellout Crowd columnist Jenni Carlson joins this week’s On Second Thought podcast to break down Oklahoma State’s chances against the heavily favored Horns in the final meeting of longtime Big 12 rivals.
Hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls also examine Texas’ chances to crash the CFP party and Texas A&M’s hiring of Mike Elko.

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On Second Thought Ep. 317: Fozzy Whittaker on the Sarkisian culture, Texas Tech and how he relates to Jonathon Brooks’ knee injury

Thu, 23 Nov 2023 13:00:00 -0000

Will the Texas Longhorns continue their magical final season in the Big 12 with a blowout win over the Texas Tech Raiders on Black Friday?
Former Longhorn running back Fozzy Whittaker — a college football analyst with the Longhorn Network and Sirius Radio — joins Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden on this week’s On Second Thought podcast to break down Texas’ league finale, how he relates to Jonathon Brooks’ season-ending knee injury and why Steve Sarkisian’s culture has resonated with alumni and his locker room.

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On Second Thought Ep. 316: Will Horns have enough killer instinct to beat Iowa State? TexAgs’ Olin Buchanan on Jimbo’s replacement

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 09:00:00 -0000

Will the Texas Longhorns summon the requisite killer instinct to take down the Iowa State Cyclones on the road and advance to the Big 12 title game?
Statesman columnists Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls break down Steve Sarkisian’s biggest concerns on this week’s On Second Thought podcast.
Also, TexAgs.com columnist Olin Buchanan stops in to discuss the hottest names in play to replace fired Texas A&M football coach Jimbo Fisher.

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On Second Thought Ep. 315: Colt McCoy on Texas HOF induction, Alex Okafor on UT pass rushing woes, K-State preview

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 08:00:00 -0000

It’s a star-studded On Second Thought podcast this week as Longhorn legend Colt McCoy checks in with Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden to discuss his induction into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame and also answer if he plans to retire or continue playing in the NFL.
Former Longhorn sack master Alex Okafor gives his take on what’s ailing the Texas pass rush and who on the defense could have a NFL career like he and McCoy had.

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On Second Thought Ep. 314: ESPN’s Tom Luginbill on Maalik Murphy’s first start, Texas-BYU

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 08:00:00 -0000

ESPN college football analyst Tom Luginbill will be calling Saturday’s Texas-BYU game. He joins this week’s On Second Thought podcast to discuss Maalik Murphy’s first start, the Arch Manning Watch and Texas’ chances to navigate the second half of the season.

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On Second Thought Ep. 313: Houston Chronicle’s Joseph Duarte on renewal of SWC rivalry between Horns and Cougars

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 08:00:00 -0000

After losing to Oklahoma in a Red River Rivalry classic, the Texas Longhorns know they will likely have to run the table and win the Big 12 title to qualify for the College Football Playoff for the first time in program history.

Houston Chronicle writer Joseph Duarte joins Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden on this week’s On Second Thought podcast to discuss the renewal of the old Southwest Conference rivalry between Texas and Houston.

The Horns are a 22 1/2 point favorite against the Cougars who are coming off a miraculous 41-39 win over West Virginia, courtesy of a Hail Mary touchdown pass from Donovan Smith to Stephon Johnson.

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On Second Thought Ep. 312: Will the Longhorns run the table after Oklahoma loss?

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 08:00:00 -0000

After the disappointing loss to archival Oklahoma, Texas coach Steve Sarkisian said the team’s goals are still in reach.
As Texas enters the bye week, Statesman sports columnists Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls examine the fallout from the 34-30 heartbreaker and Bohls answers the biggest question of the day: “Will Texas run the table for the remainder of the regular season?

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On Second Thought Ep. 311: ESPN's Greg McElroy on Texas' Oklahoma challenge, CFP chances

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0000

ESPN college football analyst Greg McElroy has been high on Texas since the preseason and that hasn’t changed amid the Longhorns rise to No. 3 in the country.

The former Alabama quarterback joins the On Second Thought podcast this week to explain why he believes the Longhorns will beat Oklahoma for a second time Saturday while also discussing their College Football Playoff chances down the line.

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On Second Thought Ep. 310: Kansas coach Lance Leipold on Texas matchup and the upset win that started the program’s rise

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 11:18:46 -0000

Kansas coach Lance Leipold has engineered one of the most impressive turnarounds in recent memory, taking perennial Big 12 cellar dweller Kansas to a 4-0 record and a national ranking in his third season.
Leipolds joins Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden on this week’s On Second Thought podcast and discusses Saturday’s battle of unbeaten in Austin and the 57-56 overtime win over Texas in 2021 that unofficially got Kansas’ rebirth started.

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On Second Thought Ep. 309: Waco Tribune’s Cherry and Smith on if Baylor can shock Texas in Waco

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 08:00:00 -0000

It could be the last time the Baylor Bears and Texas Longhorns meet on a football field so what better way to preview the game than to bring in Waco Tribune-Herald columnist Brice Cherry and beat writer Zach Smith for the On Second Thought podcast?
Hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls join the Tribune scribes in breaking down the matchup and predicting if Baylor will keep close of if the Longhorns will blow them out in Waco as the oddsmakers suggest.

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On Second Thought Ep. 308: Longhorn legend Derrick Johnson on the Alabama win, Texas’ upside

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0000

Derrick Johnson is one of several Longhorn legends who have been mentoring current players and that dedication paid dividends in Saturday’s humongous win at Alabama,
The recent College Football Hall of Fame inductee joins Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls on this week’s On Second Thought podcast to discuss the win and the potential for a great season on the Forty Acres.

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On Second Thought Ep 307: ESPN’s Paul Finebaum on Texas’ odds to spring an Alabama upset

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0000

Can the Texas Longhorns spring the upset at Alabama Saturday?
Did the SEC lose its luster on opening weekend?
Will Nick Saban coach another five years?
ESPN personality Paul Finebaum answers these questions and more on this week’s On Second Thought podcast.
Finebaum also discusses Saban’s near 28-2 record in games against his assistants and what this game could mean to the latest ex employee to match up with the coaching legend, Texas’ Steve Sarkisian.
Hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls also give their game prediction and preview the NFL season.

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On Second Thought Ep. 306: Will Texas finish 11-1 or 9-3?

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0000

It’s Game Week and On Second Thought hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls are in disagreement on how the Texas Longhorns will fare this fall.
Kirk has them at 11-1 while Cedric has them at 9-3 so what better way to debate their differences than by breaking down the 2023 schedule?
All of this and more on this week’s podcast. Enjoy. 

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On Second Thought Ep. 305: CBS’ Dennis Dodd on Texas hype, Ced and Kirk remember UT legend Bill Little

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0000

CBS national college football columnist Dennis Dodd joins hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls on the On Second Thought podcast this week to answer questions that are being asked by many in Longhorn Nation.
Are the Texas Longhorns for real?
Is the preseason hype justified?
Dodd also touches on college football realignment, Reggie Bush’s attempt to regain his standing in the sport and if Jimbo Fisher will really allow Bobby Petrino to be the full-time play caller at Texas A&M.
Ced and Kirk also discuss the loss of longtime Texas administrator Bill Little and examine what’s happening up front with the football team.

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On Second Thought Ep. 304: Athletic’s Sam Khan on why it’s 10 wins or bust for Texas in 2023, college football realignment

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0000

Sam Khan, national college football writer for The Athletic joins On Second Thought hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls to explain why anything less than 10 regular-season wins for Texas will be considered a disappointment in 2024.
Khan also spotlights what might happen next in the ever evolving world of college realignment and how the Houston Cougars will fare in the new look Big 12.

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On Second Thought Ep. 303: Will Sarkisian, Ewers and the Horns meet lofty exceptions? SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey on Texas and Oklahoma

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 09:00:00 -0000

As the Texas Longhorns embark on their final season in the Big 12, Statesman columnists Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden break down the hoopla surrounding the team favored to win the league in 2023 on this week’s On Second Thought podcast.

The guys also discuss quarterback Quinn Ewers development over the spring and what the junior thinks about being projected as a top-10 NFL pick next spring.

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey pops in to discuss Texas and Oklahoma joining the conference in 2024 and gives his views on possible future expansion.

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On Second Thought Ep. 302: Should Horns be favored to win the Big 12? SEC schedule release, NBA blockbuster trade

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -0000

Can Texas finally bring a Big 12 title home for the first time since 2009 and leave the conference on a high note?
Statesman sports columnists Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls discuss the upcoming season on this week’s On Second Thought podcast and discuss who got the better of the SEC 2024 schedule release.
They also hit on the NBA blockbuster trade that sent Washington all-star Bradley Beal to join Kevin Durant and Devin Booker in Phoenix and if Dallas Cowboys
Dak Prescott belongs in the top 10 of league signal callers.

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On Second Thought Ep. 301: Chris Del Conte on the final year in the Big 12, baseball’s Stanford heartbreak, SEC schedule

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 10:00:00 -0000

Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte joins the On Second Thought podcast this week to discuss the school sports year, including the heartbreaking season-ending baseball loss at Stanford.
Del Conte also answers questions about USC’s interest in him, the upcoming final year in the Big 12, the SEC schedule and the Horns finishing fourth in the Learfield Division I Director’s Cup standings.
Hosts Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden also put a bow on the sports year at Texas and the finish of the NBA season.

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On Second Thought Ep. 300: The On Second Thought podcast debuted on Feb. 25, 2016 with Statesman columnists Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls hitting on the hottest sports topics of the day with an emphasis on the Texas Longhorns.

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -0000

This weeks marks an seminal achievement in of the longest running podcasts in the state. Ced and Kirk commemorate their 300th episode with a look back at some of their most memorable moments, including Texas football coaching legend Mack Brown’s recollections from the 2005 national championship team, a hilarious interview with golf analyst/standup comedian David Feherty and an eye-opening interview with new deceased billionaire Oklahoma State football benefactor T. Boone Pickens whose comments on football coach Mike Gundy went viral.

All of this and much more — including our updated interview wish list — on Episode 300.

Enjoy.

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Ep. 299: Texas baseball coach Pierce on huge final home series against WVU; Can Texas football win 10 games this fall?

Thu, 18 May 2023 09:00:00 -0000

As the final weekend of the regular season approaches, theTexas baseball team has an outside shot winning a share of the Big 12 title with a sweep of first-place West Virginia along with getting some possible help from Oklahoma against Oklahoma State.
Head coach David Pierce joins the On Second Thought podcast to discuss the team’s mindset heading into the most pivotal series of the season and the hard conversations he had with his ballclub after a devastating home sweep at the hands of Oklahoma last month.
Hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls also break down Texas football’s chances to reach double digits in the win column for the first time in the regular season since the 2009 national runner-up and how the Horns stack up against other teams’ win projections in the Big 12.

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On Second Thought Ep. 298. Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian on why culture has the program on the rise

Thu, 11 May 2023 09:00:00 -0000

Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian is in the middle of his Texas Fight Tour but made time to chat on a myriad subjects on this week’s On Second Thought podcast.
Sarkisian discussed the talented quarterback, the maturation of starter Quinn Ewers and how the team will have to adjust to the loss of program stalwarts like All-America running back Bijan Robinson and star linebacker DeMarvion Overshown.
He also took off his coach’s hat to break down what’s going on with his beloved Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA playoffs.
Hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls examine what’s going on with the resurgent Longhorn baseball which is fighting against tough odds to earn a NCAA regional host bid in three weeks.

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On Second Thought Ep. 297: ESPN’s Matt Miller on why Texas RB Bijan Robinson will be a workhorse in Atlanta

Thu, 04 May 2023 11:45:00 -0000

ESPN NFL Draft analyst Matt Miller joins this week’s On Second Thought podcast to break down how the Texas Longhorns fared in the NFL draft and if star running back Bijan Robinson will be a workhorse in Atlanta under head coach Arthur Smith, who coached all-pro Derrick Henry in Tennessee.
Hosts Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden also preview Texas baseball’s weekend series at Kansas and discuss the team’s chances of landing one 16 host bids for the first round of the NCAA tournament.

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On Second Thought Ep. 296: Star-Telegram’s Clarence Hill and Gallery Sports’ John McClain on where Bijan Robinson will land, Cowboys and Texans

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0000

With the NFL draft taking place in Kansas City Thursday night, we bring a special On Second Thought draft preview featuring the two most senior NFL writers in the state of Texas.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram writer Clarence E. Hill, Jr. discusses the chances of the Dallas Cowboys selecting Texas star running back Bijan Robinson at No. 26 or the possibility of trading up to get hm. He also breaks down the other Texas draft prospects, Dallas’ draft needs and how close Mike McCarthy is to breaking through and leading the franchise to its first Super Bowl since the 1995 season.
Then gallerysports.com's John McClain, the longtime Houston Chronicle NFL columnist, gives his view of what the Houston Texans will do with the second overall pick and the challenges facing first-year head coach DeMeco Ryans.
Hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls also examine what’s ailing the struggling Texas baseball program after three Big 12 losses to Oklahoma put the Horns in danger of not hosting an NCAA regional.

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On Second Thought Ep. 295: Fozzy Whittaker on why Texas football can win the Big 12

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 10:00:00 -0000

Longhorn Network analyst Fozzy Whittaker, joins this week’s On Second Thought podcast and gives his take on what he saw from Texas during the spring football season and whether or not this is the Longhorns’ year to win a first Big 12 title since 2009.
Whittaker compares quarterbacks Quinn Ewers, Maalik Murphy and Arch Manning and gives us a few names to watch this fall.
Also, hosts Cerci Golden and Kirk Bohls preview Texas baseball’s three-game home series against Oklahoma this weekend.

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On Second Thought Ep. 294: Rodney Terry discusses dream 2023 season; Texas spring football preview

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0000

Texas basketball coach Rodney Terry joins the On Second Thought podcast and reflects upon his magical first season as head coach after taking over Chris Beard, where the Longhorns go moving forward and building a new roster after losing some of his best players.
Hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls preview the upcoming Orange-White game and address concerns coach Steve Sarkisian may have as spring football comes to an end and also examine the Texas baseball team which has surged into first place in the Big 12 after two series. The Horns play at Baylor this weekend.

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On Second Thought Ep. 293: New Texas hoops coach Rodney Terry on earning the job; Texas baseball on a roll

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 12:05:50 -0000

Rodney Terry has been hired as the permanent head basketball coach at the University of Texas and On Second Thought hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls break down the impact of his hiring and the program’s standing moving forward.
They also break down the season ending loss to Miami, the upcoming spring football scrimmage, and the rampaging Texas baseball team which has won 15 in a row to crash the national rankings.

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On Second Thought Episode 292: ESPN’s Jay Bilas on his Texas pick for the Final Four; texags.com columnist Olin Buchanan on possible Longhorns-Aggies second-round showdown

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0000

Renowned ESPN college basketball analyst Jay Bilas joins the On Second Thought podcast this week to break down the NCAA Tournament and assess Texas’ chances of making it to the Final. Bilas picked the Horns to end up in Houston as did OST hopes Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls.
Also, texags.com columnist Olin Buchanan, a former Statesman writer, stops in to discuss a potential second-round showdown between Texas and Texas A&M in Des Moines and the Aggies’ shocking No. 7 tourney seeding, despite a sparking resume’ that suggests a No. 5 at minimum.

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On Second Thought Ep. 291: Quinn Ewers’ second spring, Big 12 tournament preview, baseball’s struggles

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0000

With Arch Manning now on campus, it’s clear that the plan is to start Quinn Ewers even though coach Steve Sarkisian has said he isn’t going to hold back the prized freshman recruit.
Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls break down the quarterback position with spring ball starting, preview the Big 12 tournaments (men and women) and discuss what ails Texas baseball in the early season.

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On Second Thought Episode 290: Coach Vic Schaefer on Texas women’s Big 12 title hopes; Texas baseball slow out of the gate, Bijan at NFL Rookie Scouting Combine

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 13:00:00 -0000

The Texas Longhorn women are having a nice season win wise but are banged up while clinging to hopes of wining a Big 12 regular season title.
Coach Vic Schaefer joins this week’s On Second Thought podcast to discuss the regular season finale at Kansas State, how Texas (22-8, 13-4 in the Big 12) is dealing with its mounting injury situation and the general mindset of the team after a disappointing home loss to Baylor on Senior Night.
Hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls also break down what’s ailing the 3-5 Texas baseball team and which of the five Texas football players have the most to gain at the NFL Combine this weekend in Indianapolis.

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On Second Thought Episode 289: ESPN’s Kris Budden on Rodney Terry, Texas’ Final Four chances

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 13:00:00 -0000

Kris Budden once served as a reporter on the San Diego Padres before becoming one of the country’s most recognizable faces at college football and basketball games.
Budden joins this week’s On Second thought podcast to break down the Big 12 basketball race, Texas’ Final Four chances and the opines on if the job Rodney Terry has done in place of the fired Chris Beard merits him being the permanent hoops coach at Texas moving forward.

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On Second Thought Episode 288: Texas basketball teams aim to bounce back, putting a bow on the Super Bowl and NFL season

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 12:15:00 -0000

The Texas men’s and women’s basketball teams took it on the chin in road losses Monday but will aim to bounce back with home games against Oklahoma and West Virginia on Saturday and Sunday, respectively.
On this week’s On Second Thought podcast, hosts Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden take a look at what lies ahead for the teams as they stalk high seeds in next month’s NCAA Tournament. They also break down why they were both wrong in picking the Philadelphia Eagles to beat the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl, hit on free agency and Dallas’ chances to return to the championship game for the first time since the 1995 season.

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On Second Thought Episode 287: Longhorn legend Derrick Johnson on SB LVII, mentoring Texas players, community activism

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 12:30:00 -0000

Longhorn football legend Derrick Johnson makes no bones about who he’s picking to win Sunday’s Super Bowl.
The leading tackler in Kansas City Chiefs history joins this week’s On Second Thought podcast to discuss watching Patrick Mahomes during his rookie season — their only season as teammates — missing out on two Super Bowls after he left the franchise, being a mentor to current Texas players and his Defend the Dream Foundation, which is on the front lines of the fight against illiteracy.
Hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls give their predictions for the big game and break down what’s facing Texas hoops after a 1-1 finish on their Kansas road trip.

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On Second Thought Episode 286: CBS Sports analyst Seth Davis on Longhorns, college basketball

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 17:27:51 -0000

With college basketball in the month of the regular season, CB S studio analyst Seth Davis joins the On Second Thought podcast to discuss Texas’ chances to make a deep tournament run and which teams have the best chance to win it all.

Davis, who also writes for The Athletic, also discloses to Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls what he would be doing if he wasn’t one of the best sports journalists in the country.

The guys also preview Texas’ upcoming road trip to Kansas and Kansas State and discuss the Super Bowl matchup between Kansas City and Philadelphia.

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On Second Thought Episode 285: Terry’s Horns are back in the win column, the end the Cowboys, Eagles-Bengals Super Bowl?

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 12:00:00 -0000

The Texas Longhorns have forged their way back to the top of the Big 12 and On Second Thought hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls break down their big win over Oklahoma State and the upcoming top-10 matchup at Tennessee, which is coached by Terry’s former Texas boss and close friend Rick Barnes.
They also break down what lies ahead for the Dallas Cowboys after their latest playoff disappointment and pick their winners in Sunday’s championship games.

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On Second Thought Episode 284: Can the Horns rebound from Iowa State? Radio voice Brad Sham on Cowboys-49ers

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 13:00:00 -0000

While the Texas women are making their way toward the top 25, the men lost out on a chance to get to first place in the Big 12 with a loss at Iowa State.
On Second Thought hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls break down the 78-67 and discuss long-term options at head coach to replace Chris Beard.
Also, Dallas Cowboys radio voice Brad Sham discusses Sunday’s divisional playoff at San Francisco, the team’s chances to pull off an upset and kicker Brett Maher’s recent struggles.

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On Second Thought Episode 283: Is Texas football heading the right direction? Keith Moreland, Brooks Kieschnick and Greg Swindell remember Coach Gus

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 13:00:00 -0000

Three Texas baseball legends from three different decades join this week’s On Second Thought podcast to give their favorite memories of iconic coach Cliff Gustafson, who passed away Monday.
Keith Moreland, Greg Swindell and Brooks Kieschnick were three of the greatest players Gustafson ever coached and they share wonderful stories from their playing days and how he molded them into the men they became.
Hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls also put a bow on the 8-5 football season and the Alamo Bowl loss to Washington give an update on the Chris Beard saga, examine UT basketball’s loss to Kansas State and give their take on how the NFL is handling the Damar Hamlin situation.

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On Second Thought Ep 282: Should Bijan Robinson play in Alamo Bowl? CBS Sports’ Dennis Dodd on CFP, Heisman watch

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 15:23:13 -0000

Texas running back Bijan Robinson hasn’t officially revealed his plans for the Alamo Bowl so On Second Thought podcast hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls discuss his decision and the likelihood of him turning pro.
CBS Sports national college football writer Dennis Dodd discusses the College Football Playoff, the Heisman Trophy race. He also gives discusses if coach Steve Sarkisian — who is 13-11 in his Texas tenure — is the right person to lead the program back to national prominence.

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On Second Thought Ep. 281: Star-Telegram’s Mac Engel on Gary Patterson’s next move, TCU’s title chances,

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 13:00:00 -0000

Fort Worth Star-Telegram sports columnist Mac Engel covered the Gary Patterson years at TCU and now is documenting TCU’s magical season.
Engel stops by the On Second Thought podcast to discuss where he thinks Texas’s current special assistant will coach next next while also examining Saturday’s Big 12 title game between the Horned Frogs and Kansas State. He also breaks down TCU’s CFP chances and what a national title run would mean to a Big 12 which will soon be without blue bloods Texas and Oklahoma.

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On Second Thought Ep. 280: Kansas coach Lance Leipold on building from the bottom; Horns out to avenge 57-56

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 13:00:00 -0000

Lance Leipold has taken Kansas from being a college football doormat to bowl eligibility in his second season. He joins the On Second Thought podcast to discuss building a winner and Lawrence and how last season’s upset at Texas got it started.
Hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls also break down the uncertainty at the quarterback position, Steve Sarkisian’s over-reliance on Quinn Ewers and how the program may have wasted a generational talent in running back Bijan Robinson.

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On Second Thought Ep. 279: TCU coach Sonny Dykes on the Texas showdown, CFP

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 13:00:00 -0000

TCU head coach Sonny Dykes is in the running for national coach of the year as he brings his Horned Frogs to Austin for a Big 12 showdown with the Texas Longhorns.
Dykes joins On Second Thought hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls this week to break down what’s been a magical year so far. He also discusses the tough challenge that Texas will present, the specter of former TCU coach Gary Patterson (now at Texas) and the program’s chances to land a College Football Playoff berth.
Ced and Kirk also recap Texas’ signature win at Kansas State and its chances to hand the 9-0 Frogs their first loss with ESPN College GameDay in town for the weekend.

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On Second Thought Ep. 278: Can Sark fix Ewers, defense during bye week? Sam Ehlinger’s first NFL start

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 12:00:00 -0000

With the Texas Longhorns nursing their wounds during the bye week following the loss at Oklahoma State, On Second Thought hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls break down the quarterback Quinn Ewers' struggles, the tight race in the Big 12 and Texas ex Sam Ehlinger getting his first start for the Indianapolis Colts against Washington Sunday.
They also hit on the off-the-field issues Jimbo Fisher is addressing at Texas A&M amid a nightmare 3-4 start, Austin FC’s MLS playoff semifinal and Houston’s quest for a second World Series title.

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On Second Thought Ep. 277: Stopping OSU quarterback Spencer Sanders; Austin FC’s Brad Stuver on FC Dallas playoff showdown

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 12:00:00 -0000

How do the Texas Longhorns stop Oklahoma State quarterback Spencer Sanders? On Second Thought hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls break down the challenge facing the Texas defense on Saturday in Stillwater.
Also, Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver joins the show to discuss the Western Conference semi final matchup on Sunday against FC Dallas.

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On Second Thought Ep. 276: Can the Horns avoid a letdown against Iowa State? Texas State coach Spavital on the App State upset and upcoming Troy test

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 12:00:00 -0000

After producing their biggest blowout of Oklahoma in Red River rivalry history, the Texas Longhorns have a chance to move up the Big 12 standings as a 16-point home favorite over Iowa State Saturday.
On Second Thought hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls break down what went down in Dallas and what will have to happen for the Horns to capture their third straight win against an Iowa State team that’s been struggling to score points lately.
Also, Texas State coach Jake Spavital has the Bobcats on a high after upsetting former ranked team Appalachian State. Spavital breaks down how the Cats pulled the shocker and gives us a primer on Saturday’s tough road test against Troy.

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On Second Thought Ep. 275: Oklahoman’s Jenni Carlson on wounded Sooners; TexAgs.com's Olin Buchanan on Aggie gut check at Alabama

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 12:00:00 -0000

The biggest games in our part of the country this weekend are Texas versus Oklahoma in the Red River rivalry and Texas A&M visiting top-ranked Alabama after an offseason where coaches Jimbo Fisher and Nick Saban traded barbs in the media.
Oklahoman columnist Jenni Carlson joins On Second Thought hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls to discuss Oklahoma’s shocking recent struggles under new head coach Brent Venables then TexAgs. com columnist Olin Buchanan drops in to give a temperature check in College Station as the Aggies and embattled coach Jimbo Fisher limp into Tusclaoosa following a blowout loss at Mississippi State.

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On Second Thought Ep. 274 Texas ex Rod Babers on how Texas can beat West Virginia

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 12:00:00 -0000

Rod Babers, one of the great analytical minds in the broadcast ranks, has an idea why the Longhorns and coach Steve Sarkisian can’t seem to hang on to double-digit leads of late.
The former Texas All-America cornerback shares his thoughts on the crushing overtime loss at Texas Tech with On Second Thought hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls.
Babers, who hosts Ball Don’t Lie weekdays on 104.9 the Horn with Mike Hardge, discusses the issues surrounding the defense which gave up six fourth-down conversions and the quarterback decision facing Sarkisian going into the West Virginia game.

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Texas Tech Joey McGuire on if this is the last time the Red Raiders host Texas; Brian Davis on Lubbock memories

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 12:00:00 -0000

After rallying to blow out UTSA to close out the non-conference season, the Texas Longhorns will travel to a hostile environment when they play at Texas Tech to open Big 12 play Saturday.
Tech head coach Joey McGuire has the Raiders off to a 2-1 start in his first season. He joins On Second Thought hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls and gives buzz update from Lubbock with the Horns visiting Jones AT&T Stadium for perhaps the last time before they join the SEC, possibly in 2024.
Texas beat writer Brian Davis drops by to give his favorite memories from the three years he spent in Lubbock while with the Dallas Morning News and also to examine the Texas quarterback situation. Will Quinn Ewers be back in the starting lineup or will Hudson Card get a second straight start?
All of this and more in Episode 273. Enjoy.

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On Second Thought Ep. 272: Who will Sark start at QB? UTSA head coach Jeff Traylor on Horns, building a

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 12:00:00 -0000

The biggest question surrounding Texas football after the near upset of Alabama is who will start at quarterback against UTSA.

With starter Quinn Ewers likely out, will it be the hobbled Hudson Card, Charles Wright or even backup running back Roschon Johnson?

On Second Thought hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls break down the options facing coach Steve Sarkisian and the danger of a letdown after such an emotional game.

Also, UTSA coach Jeff Traylor, a former Texas assistant, drops in to discuss his building of an up-and-coming program and what he expects to see from the Horns on the field.

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On Second Thought Ep. 271: ESPN’s Paul Finebaum on how close Texas came to hiring Saban

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 12:00:00 -0000

How close did Nick Saban come to replacing Mack Brown at Texas?
With the top-ranked Crimson Tide arriving in Austin for Saturday’s meeting with the Texas Longhorns, ESPN sports personality Paul Finebaum drops in on On Second Thought hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls to discuss Texas’ flirtation with the coaching legend while also taking us behind the scenes on a memorable flight with Saban.
Ced and Kirk break down what Texas has to do to spring the upset and also preview the upcoming NFL season.

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SI.com's Pat Forde on the 2022 national champion, Horns-ULM, money in college football and the 12-team playoff

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 12:00:00 -0000

SI.com national columnist Pat Forde is one of the most important scribes in college football and he brings his wealth of knowledge to this week’s On Second Thought podcast.
Forde gives his pick for the 2022 national champion, examines the status of the 12-team playoff and discusses with hosts Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden the increasing role of money in the game.
The guys also talk the beginning of the second year of Steve Sarkisian at Texas if any talk of the Texas A&M Aggies breaking through this season is a bit premature.

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On Second Thought Ep. 269: The Ewers decision, CBS Austin’s Bob Ballou on why Texas will win the Big 12

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 12:00:00 -0000

With the season opener against Louisiana Monroe rapidly approaching, on Second Thought host Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden break down Texas coach Steve Sarkisian‘s decision to start Quinn Ewers at quarterback.
CBS Austin sports director Bob Ballou also stops in to explain why he is picking the Longhorns to win the Big 12 this season.

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On Second Thought Ep. 268: Gauging Sark’s growing concern at QB, Olin Buchanan of TexAgs.com

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 12:00:00 -0000

In this week’s On Second Thought podcast, hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls gauge Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian’s concern level after a less than crisp performance from quarterbacks Quinn Ewers and Hudson Card at Tuesday’s practice. They also reveal what has to the happen for the Horns to be legitimate Big 12 title contenders.
TexAgs.com columnist Olin Buchanan stops by to discuss if No. 6 preseason team Texas A&M will break through and make it to the College Football Playoff in Jimbo Fisher’s fifth season.
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On Second Thought Ep. 267: Who voted Texas No. 1 in the coaches poll? Oklahoman’s Berry Tramel on the Gundy firing

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 12:00:00 -0000

An anonymous head coach raised eyebrows nationwide when he awarded the Texas Longhorns a first-place vote in the first USA Today coaches poll this week.
Statesman columnists Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls examine the fallout on this week’s On Second Thought podcast, including a conversation Ced had with Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian about the nation’s No. 18 team getting the top nod from one voter.

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On Second Thought Ep. 266: Steve Sarkisian at Big 12 Media Days, new Big 12 commish Yormark on the league’s future

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 12:20:00 -0000

The countdown to the 2022 season has begun because Statesman columnists Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls are at Big 12 Media Days in Arlington.
The guys break down what Texas is facing this fall and discuss what they will ask head coach Steve Sarkisian, who is slated to appear in the afternoon.
They also discuss the hire of new commissioner Brett Yormark and what he will face in the new Big 12 which will soon not include Texas and Oklahoma.

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On Second Thought Ep. 265: Texas pitcher Tristan Stevens on journey to Omaha, A&M coach Schlossnagle on getting Aggies to CWS in first season

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 12:00:00 -0000

Texas and Texas A&M could be on a collision course to meet in the second round of the College World Series on Sunday but each has more pressing matters Friday when they open up with Notre Dame and Oklahoma ,respectively.
Texas senior pitcher Tristan Stevens and A&M coach Jim Schlossnagle join the On Second Thought 265 podcast to discuss their journeys to Omaha. Steven, who pitched Texas to the super regional title win over East Carolina, will be appearing in his third midsummer classic while Schlossnagle, a former TCU coach, will be in his sixth , having led the Aggies to Omaha in his first season.
Hosts Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden also discuss the historic spring season turned in by Longhorn teams, the rising cost of winning and the pressure on Texas football to get it done in Year 2 under coach Steve Sarkisian.

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On Second Thought 264: Craig Way previews Texas-East Carolina; softball’s title run

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 12:00:00 -0000

Texas travels to East Carolina for a berth in the College World Series and voice of the Longhorns Craig Way gives a super regional primer on this week’s On Second Thought podcast with hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls.
The Horns are seeking to make it to the CWS by winning a road super regional for the first time since the 2005 team that won a national title.
The guys also reveal some familiar names they nominated as members of the Texas Sports Hall of Fame selection committee this week, discuss the great softball season at Texas and break down if Longhorn football and coach Steve Sarkisian can win more than the 8 1/2 victories the Vegas oddsmakers are projecting.

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On Second Thought Ep. 263: Austin baseball regional preview; Softball star Janae Jefferson on the College World Series

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 12:00:00 -0000

Texas is enjoying one of its most successful sports seasons in school history and the baseball team aims to keep it going with its NCAA Austin regional opener against Air Force Friday.
Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls discuss the challenges facing David Pierce’s crew on this week’s On Second Thought podcast .Four-time All-America softball player Janae Jefferson drops in to discuss her team’s rally from some early season struggles to reach the College World Series where it will face powerhouse UCLA in Thursday’s opener.
Also, sprinters Jonathan Jones and Micaiah Harris talk about the confidence level of the Longhorns track teams that are stalking dual national team titles in next week's NCAA outdoor championships.

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TexasAgs.com's Olin Buchanan on Saban vs. Jimbo; Texas softball coach Mike White on the super regionals

Thu, 26 May 2022 12:00:00 -0000

After Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher’s passionate response to Alabama coach Nick Saban’s allegations that the Aggies bought a recruiting class with NIL money, TexAgs.com columnist Olin Buchanan joins the On Second Thought podcast to gauge the fallout.

Texas softball coach Mike White also stops by to discuss his team’s super regional matchup at No. 4 Arkansas.

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On Second Thought Ep. 261: Texas track coach Floreal on Big 12 titles; Baseball hosts Kansas in home series finale

Thu, 19 May 2022 12:00:00 -0000

Texas track and field coach Edrick Floreal just guided both top-ranked teams to Big 12 Outdoor championships for the second straight season and joins this week’s On Second Thought podcast to discuss the success in Lubbock.
Floreal gives us an inside peek at sprinter Micaiah Harris, who became the first Longhorn to win the 100 since Jamaal Charles and women’s 100-meter women’s champion Julien Alfred, who clocked the fifth fastest time in collegiate history in the prelims.
He also discusses how the Horns are handling expectations with the NCAAs coming up in three weeks in Eugene, Ore.
Hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls preview the baseball team’s pivotal final home series against Kansas, its fading hopes of hosting an NCAA regional and the highly criticized trend of nationally ranked teams cancelling midweek games to presumably protect a team’s RIP.

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On Second Thought Ep. 260: D1 Baseball's Kendall Rogers on Texas' chances of hosting an NCAA Regional

Thu, 12 May 2022 12:00:00 -0000

With Texas clinging to hopes of hosting an NCAA Regional entering next weekend’s regular-season Big 12 series finale against Kansas, D1Baseball.com managing editor Kendall Rogers assesses UT's status on this week’s On Second Thought podcast.
The Horns are 35-17 overall but sit in sixth place at at 11-10 in the Big 12. They’re 18th in RPI and need to win big against Kansas and a nice showing in the conference tournament to improve their chances of hosting. Rogers also hits upon the national scene and answers the biggest question: can anyone stop the top-ranked Tennessee Volunteeers?
Hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls also break down the chances of Austin landing an NFL franchise in lieu of Dallas mayor Eric Johnson stating that he would he like to see another team in the Metroplex.

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On Second Thought: Longhorn ex Rod Babers on Sarkisian’s steep recruiting challenge; Danny Davis previews Texas baseball at West Virginia

Thu, 05 May 2022 12:00:00 -0000

Longhorn great Rod Babers brings his unique commentary style to this week’s On Second Thought episode and breaks down the recruiting challenge facing Texas coach Steve Sarkisian following a 5-7 finish.
Babers, the popular co-host of Ball Don’t Lie on 104.9 The Horn with Mike Hardge, touches on the quarterback battle between Quinn Ewers and Hudson Card, reveals his opinion on why athletic director Chris Del Conte awarded raises and contract extensions to six assistants after a bad season, the NFL draftless weekend for Longhorn football and the chaos that has ensued with NIL and the transfer portal.
Longhorn beat writer Danny Davis stops by to preview this weekend’s pivotal baseball series at West Virginia and the pitching woes that continue to plague David Pierce’s team. With the chances of hosting a regional not in their favor at this point, the guys also break down potential first-round matchups, including a juicy in-state possibility.

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David Pierce on resurgent Texas baseball team; Brian Davis on spring football and Beard’s new basketball arrivals

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 12:00:00 -0000

With the resurgent Texas baseball team entering a showdown Big 12 series against Oklahoma State starting Friday, coach David Pierce stops by the On Second Thought hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls to discuss the team’s sweep of Baylor, its five-game winning streak after a 15-13 midseason slump and a meeting that cleared the air in the clubhouse.
Longhorn beat writer Brian Davis also checks in to break down the quarterback battle between Quinn Ewers and Hudson Card, the latest comings and goings in Chris Beard’s basketball program and the retirement of longtime NCAA president Mark Emmert.

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Texas AD Chris Del Conte on the Moody Center’s pre-story, Danny Davis on Ewers and Card, baseball’s struggles

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 12:00:00 -0000

With this Tuesday’s unveiling of the $385 million Moody Center on campus, Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte joins the On Second Thought podcast to discuss how the project all came into place and gives a behind-the-scenes look at Minister of Culture Matthew McConaughey’s involvement in the planning process..
In addition to listing events the hopes to bring to the new basketball/concert facility, he addresses the Texas football offseason which includes comments Moro Ojomo made about three teammates and his confidence in head coach Steve Sarkisian entering Saturday’s Orange-White spring game.
Longhorn beat writer Danny Davis also stops by to examine the quarterback competition between Quinn Ewers and Hudson Card, the midseason struggles of Texas baseball, the exodus of transfers from Vic Schaefer’s women’s basketball team and the resurgence of the softball team.

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On Second Thought Ep. 256: Does Sark have a culture problem at Texas? Bob Bowlsby on retirement, Derrick Johnson on giving back

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 12:00:00 -0000

On the heels of Texas defensive lineman Moro Ojomo making eyebrow-raising comments about the team’s culture and the subsequent heavy response from Coach Steve Sarkisian, On Second Thought hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls break down the culture of the Longhorn program. Also, retiring Big 12 Commissioner Bob Bowlsby explains his decision to step aside and Longhorn legend Derrick Johnson updates us on his life post retirement and his latest charitable venture.

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On Second Thought Ep. 255: Ced on why Texas will finish 9-3 in 2022; Brian Davis says no

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 11:00:00 -0000

With Texas football completes its third week of spring football, On Second Thought podcast hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls welcome beat writer Brian Davis into the dungeon to discuss the biggest issues facing coach Steve Sarkisian.
Ced reveals why he believes the Longhorns can go 9-3 this fall after their 5-7 finish in Sark’s first year while Brian explains why he doesn’t see that happening.
Ced and Duck also unpack the fallout from Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby’s resignation and where the conference should look for his replacement.

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On Second Thought Ep. 254: How is Quinn Ewers looking at spring practice? Greg Swindell on Texas’ pitching struggles

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 12:00:00 -0000

With the recent struggles of the Texas pitching staff, most recently in Tuesday’s 12-9 home loss to Texas A&M, Longhorn pitching legend/Longhorn Network baseball analyst Greg Swindell joins this week’s On Second Thought podcast to delve into the psyche of the bullpen.
Hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls also give an update from Kirk’s recent visit to Texas spring football practice and the Duck’s first live look at quarterback Quinn Ewers.
Also on tap: Will Smith’s Oscars slap of Chris Rock, the end of the line for both Texas basketball teams in the NCAA Tournament, a Final Four preview and the NFL’s overtime rule change.

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On Second Thought Ep. 253: Can Horns make new NCAA memories vs. Virginia Tech? Vic Schaefer on surging Texas women vs. Fairfield

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 11:00:00 -0000

Can the Texas Longhorns take out red-hot Virginia Tech and vanquish the memory of last season’s crushing first-round loss to Abilene Christian in the NCAAs?
On Second Thought hosts Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden discuss coach Chris Beard’s mindset entering Friday’s matchup of the Big 12 and ACC tournament champions.
Also, Texas women’s coach Vic Schaefer stops by to put a bow on the huge Big 12 tournament win over Baylor and how the Horns, winners of 11 straight, can keep the momentum buying in their home matchup against Fairfield.
All of this, plus the gives discuss their brackets and their Final Four picks on a jam-packed podcast.

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On Second Thought Ep. 252: Steve Sarkisian on Texas spring football; Big 12 tournament preview, Erwin Center memories

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 12:30:43 -0000

Spring football starts at Texas on March 22 and Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian stops by the On Second Thought podcast to give a primer on what fans can expect this fall.
The Horns are coming off a 5-7 season in Sark’s first season and signed a top-five recruiting class. He breaks down the quarterback situation with Quinn Ewers transferring from Ohio State and the addition of former TCU coach Gary Patterson to the staff in an analyst role.
Hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls preview the Big 12 tournaments, and give their favorite memories from the Erwin Center, which will give away to the Moody Center next season.

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On Second Thought Ep. 251: Claudio Reyna on the Austin FC season opener, Statesman’s Danny Davis on Texas baseball’s hot start and Vic Schaefer’s attendance problem

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 13:00:00 -0000

Austin FC opens its sophomore season in MLS with a home match against Cincinnati FC on Saturday and sporting director Claudio Reyna is out for a quick turnaround similar to the one he providing in building league power in New York.
Reyna joins this week’s On Second Thought podcast and breaks down the changes he’s made in personnel, his expectations for head coach Josh Wolff and the overall process of turning an expansion franchise into a successful organization, on the pitch and off.
Statesman beat writer Danny Davis joins Ced and Kirk to discuss the hot start for Texas baseball, softball’s surprising early-season struggles and why Vic Schaefer is so upset despite a successful season thus far from his basketball team.

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On Second Thought Episode 250: David Pierce on top-ranked Horns’ baseball season opener

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 12:00:00 -0000

After coming within one win of playing for a national championship, the Texas baseball team opens the season atop the national rankings.
David Pierce’s Horns host in-state rival Rice Friday in the opener of a three-game series. He stops by this week’s On Second Thought podcast with Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden to discuss the expectations that come with that ranking and how his veteran lineup is shaping up for its season debut.
The Duck and Ced put a bow on the Super Bowl and discuss if winning a championship has put Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford in serious Hall of Fame consideration. They also break down the Texas basketball’s bounce-back win at Oklahoma and its chances to move up in the Big 12 pecking order with Texas Tech coming to town on Saturday.

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On Second Thought Ep. 249: Will massive Kansas win spur Beard’s Horns to deep NCAA run? Chronicle’s John McClain on Lovie Smith, Rooney rule

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 12:00:00 -0000

After the Texas Longhorns delivered a huge win over Kansas — the biggest of coach Chris Beard’s first season — they set their sights on making a serious push in the Big 12 and hopefully, an extended playoff run after that embarrassing loss to Abilene Christian in last season’s tourney.
On Second Thought hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls reflect on what it took to take down Kansas and how it will affect the Horns who visit defending national champion Baylor Saturday.
Also, Houston Chronicle NFL columnist John McClain breaks down the thought process behind the team’s hiring of Lovie Smith as the head coach and the implications involving the Rooney Rule.
All that and a look at Sunday’s Super Bowl between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals.

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On Second Thought Ep. 248: The Lubbock fallout; Brian Flores bombshell, Brady’s retirement

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 12:00:00 -0000

Texas Tech was out for blood in Chris Beard’s return to Lubbock and the Horns paid dearly with a 77-64 loss that dropped them to 5-4 in Big 12 play.
Beat writer Brian Davis joins Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden on this week’s On Second Thought podcast and examines the fallout from the loss. The guys take a look back at the raucous crowd Texas faced and if Beard can bring that kind of juice to the Erwin Center in the second half of the season and in future campaigns at the new Moody Center.
Also, what does Texas have to do get back on track with some tough games coming up on the slate, starting with Saturday’s home contest against scrappy Iowa State.
Kirk and Ced break down the bombshell dropped by former Dolphins coach Brian Flores and reflect on the career of the newly retired Tom Brady.

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Texas Monthly's Richard Justice on Bonds, Clemens and Hall of Fame exclusion

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 12:00:00 -0000

Should Roger Clemens and Barry Bonds be enshrined into the Baseball Hall of Fame?
Longtime HOF voter Richard Justice of Texas Monthly joined the On Second Thought podcast to explain why he decided to not vote this year.
He also discussed with hosts Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden his longstanding relationship with Texas ex Clemens and why he believes MLB and the Hall voters have dropped the ball when it comes to the handling of the fallout from the Steroid Era.
The guys also discuss Gary Patterson’s possible impact at the University of Texas and the current plight of the Houston Texans, a team Justice covered extensively while a columnist at the Houston Chronicle.

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How does Gary Patterson fit at Texas? Beard’s struggles; Dak, Dallas goes down in flames

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 12:00:00 -0000

Gary Patterson sitting in an Erwin Center box with Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte Tuesday night while sporting a Texas shirt is already the biggest story of the 2022 football season.
On this week’s On Second Thought podcast, Brian Davis joins hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls to the conversation he had with the coaching legend and his former TCU AD and the trio discusses how bringing Patterson in as a special assistant would affect the dynamic on the field and in coaching meetings.
They also examine the struggles of Chris Beard’s Texas basketball team, which just dropped its second straight game to fall to 3-3 in conference play with some really tough games coming up, starting with a Saturday home game against Oklahoma State.
Kirk and Ced then seal up the coffin on the Dallas Cowboys after their latest playoff failure and preview the weekend NFL playoff slate.

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On Second Thought Episode 245: How close is Texas to Georgia-Alabama level? Year in Sports review

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 12:00:00 -0000

In the first podcast of 2022, On Second Thought hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls recap the thrilling national title game between Georgia and Alabama and discuss the distance separating those programs from the Texas Longhorns, who turned in a clunker last season.
They also discuss the biggest stories of the 2021 sports year, including the COVID-19 effect, Todd’s Dodge’s three-peat at Westlake and name, image and likeness for college athletes.
They cap off a jam-packed episode with an NFL playoff preview, including Dallas’ tough home test against San Francisco.

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On Second Thought Ep. 244: Is Quinn Ewers coming? Longhorn great Kenny Vaccaro on what ails Texas football

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 13:00:00 -0000

Kenny Vaccaro always brought a sense of toughness and leadership to the locker room. The former Texas All-American safety, never one to mince words, gave his take on this week’s On Second Thought podcast as to what he believes is ailing the current team, which missed the bowl season after finishing 5-7 under first year coach Steve Sarkisian.
Vaccaro just retired after a successful eight-year NFL career split between the New Orleans Saints and the Tennessee Titans. He discusses his new ESports organization, his longtime passion for video gaming and how he is adjusting to retirement while living in Austin.
Hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls also address the latest on the Quinn Ewers sago, how offensive linemen coming to Texas are making big bucks and Longhorn hoops.

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On Second Thought Ep. 243: Brian Davis on how it all went wrong in 2021 at Texas; Berry Tramel on Lincoln Riley shocker

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 13:00:00 -0000

As the Texas football team prepares for an early offseason after missing out on a bowl game with its fourth 5-7 finish since 2012, beat writer Brian Davis joins On Second Thought hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls to examine how it all went wrong in 2021 on the Forty Acres.
The guys break down what wrong in Steve Sarkisian’s first season at the helm and what changes, if any, could be on the horizon. Also, Oklahoman columnist Berry Tramel drops in to discuss the fallout from Lincoln Riley’s shocking resignation to take the head coaching job at Southern California after five seasons with the Oklahoma Sooners and how the game’s dynamics have changed due to the huge money coaches are making, thanks in part to the influence of agents.

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On Second Thought Ep. 242: Can the Horns turn it around for bowl bid? Chris Beard on Horns post-Gonzaga loss

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 13:00:00 -0000

Are the Texas Longhorns too broken to salvage a bowl bid with two straights wins to end the regular season?
With the Horns traveling to West Virginia for Game No. 11, Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls weigh the desperation level in this week’s episode of On Second Thought.
Also, Texas men’s basketball coach Chris Beard discusses his team’s loss to top-ranked Gonzaga and how his new members are mixing with the four returning players from last season’s team that lost in the first round of the NCAAs.

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On Second Thought Ep. 241: Roy Miller voices alumni frustrations amid Texas losing skid; Vic Schaefer on the Texas women

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 13:00:00 -0000

With the Texas Longhorns in the midst of a four-game losing streak, the frustration has not only extended to the fan base but to the alumni who helped the build the program.

2008 Fiesta Bowl Defensive MVP Roy Miller joins this week’s On Second Thought podcast to discuss what’s ailing the Texas Longhorns, especially a defense that has surrendered second-half double-digit leads over the last four games.

Texas women’s basketball coach Vic Schaefer gives us a primer on some new faces on the roster after the Horns opened the season with a 131-36 win over New Orleans. Texas visits defending national champion Stanford Sunday.

Hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls try to make sense of what happened to the Dallas Cowboys in that 30-16 loss to Denver and the fallout from Aaron Rodgers’ COVID-19 situation.

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On Second Thought Ep. 240: ESPN College GameDay’s Rece Davis on the first CFP rankings and Sark’s challenge in Austin

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 12:00:00 -0000

ESPN College GameDay host Rece Davis joins the On Second Thought podcast this week to break down the first College Football Playoff rankings and answer the eternal question: did the voting committee get it right?

Davis also gives his bird’s eye view from Bristol on what’s going on with the Texas Longhorns and what Steve Sarkisian may have to do to get things turned around in the 512.

Hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk handicap the chances of Texas going into Ames and pulling off the upset over Iowa State after blowing three consecutive second-half double-digits leads, the massive fallout from Aaron Rodgers’ positive COVID-19 test and their current top five in the NFL, including where the surging Dallas Cowboys rank entering a road game against the Von Miller-less Denver Broncos.

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On Second Thought Ep. 239: Can the Horns close vs. Baylor? Waco Trib's Cherry and Warner on hot Bears

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 12:00:00 -0000

The Texas Longhorns are off the bye week and face a crossroads game at Baylor Saturday.
Waco Tribune-Herald writers Brice Cherry and John Werner visit this week’s On Second Thought podcast to give a primer on the No. 16 Bears, who are off to a 6-1 start under second-year coach Dave Aranda and also discuss the probability of Texas and Baylor continuing their rivalry after the Horns and Oklahoma Sooners depart for the Southeastern Conference.
Hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls also dive into the current mental state of Steve Sarkisian’s Horns, who have blown double-digit second-half leads in losses to the Sooners and Oklahoma State and if they are in the right head space to turn the season around in a hostile environment against a confident opponent.

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On Second Thought Ep. 238: Fox’s Joel Klatt on Texas-Oklahoma State; Ced and Kirk on the surging Cowboys, Gruden saga

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 12:00:00 -0000

Joel Klatt knows a thing or two about Big 12 football from his days as the quarterback of the Colorado Buffaloes.

In years since the 2005 Big 12 title loss to the eventual national champion Texas Longhorns, Klatt has become one of the best color commentators in the business.

Klatt, who will be on hand with Fox broadcast partner Gus Johnson on Saturday when Texas hosts Oklahoma State, joins the On Second Thought podcast this week to examine the Longhorns’ mental state after the Oklahoma collapse, the fight for the top spot in college football and what he thinks might happen when it comes time for the College Football Playoffs.

Hosts Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden also discuss the passing of Texas basketball pioneer Leon Black, the surging Dallas Cowboys and the firestorm in Las Vegas with the resignation of embattled Raiders head coach Jon Gruden.

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On Second Thought Ep. 237: Rod Babers on if Texas can slay Oklahoma Saturday

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 12:00:00 -0000

No one can break down a game like Rod Babers.

The Longhorn great joins the On Second Thought podcast this week to give a primer on the Texas-Oklahoma showdown in Dallas.

Babers, the host of the RBKD weekdays on 104.9 The Horn, famously returned an interception 73 yards for a touchdown in the 2002 Red River battle. On today’s show, he will climb into the psyches of coaches Steve Sarkisian and Lincoln Riley and share his unique perspective on what to expect from them at the Cotton Bowl Saturday.

Hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls also discuss rising critical mass in College with the Aggies hosting top-ranked Alabama Saturday, the surging Dallas Cowboys, plus the sad decline of Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and who the Steelers should target to replace him.

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On Second Thought Ep. 236: Can Horned Frogs stun Texas again? Star-Telegram’s Mac Engel on TCU-Texas, Cowboys

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 04:00:00 -0000

Telegram columnist Mac Engel has his finger on the pulse of Metroplex sports and gives his unique perspective on TCU football and head coach Gary Patterson on this week’s On Second Thought podcast.

The wounded Horned Frogs host the Texas Longhorns on Saturday and are hoping to bounce back from last week’s gut pun h of a loss to rival SMU in the Battle for the Iron Skillet. Engel gives an update on the war words between Patterson and SMU president Rick Hart regarding a postgame scuffled after SMU’s Brandon Crossley attempted to plant a flag on the TCU logo at midfield.

Engel and hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls break down the matchup and also discuss if the Dallas Cowboys, who host Carolina Sunday, are built to sustain this nice run of recent success despite the continued questionable coaching decisions of head coach Mike McCarthy.

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n Second Thought Ep. 235: Lubbock A-J’s Carlos Silva gives a Texas Tech primer; College football playoff talks underway

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 12:00:00 -0000

After Texas’ 63-56 win in last season’s shootout in Lubbock, the Texas Tech Red Raiders will have revenge on their minds when the visit DKR Saturday.

Lubbock Avalanche Journal writer Carlos Silva joins Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden for this week’s On Second Thought podcast and discusses coach Matt Wells’ building job and what improvements the Red Raiders have made to start the season at 3-0.

Kirk and Ced also discuss the possibilities that can come with an expanded college football playoff and how the Dallas Cowboys stack up against the Philadelphia Eagles, who visit Jerry World for the Pokes’ home opener on Monday night.

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On Second Thought Ep. 234: Why Sark made the QB switch; Brad Sham on Cowboys-Chargers

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 12:00:00 -0000

Casey Thompson has been named the new starting quarterback for Texas’ game against Rice Saturday and On Second Thought hosts Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden are here to break down Steve Sarkisian’s decision to switch.

They also review the carnage that was the Arkansas loss and discuss what areas must be improved for the Horns to get back on track.

Dallas Cowboys radio voice and Texas Sports hall of famer Brad Sham pops in to break down the road game against the Los Angeles Chargers after nearly pulling off the upset at Tampa Bay.

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On Second Thought: ESPN’s Joe Tessitore on Texas-Arkansas, Sark’s journey; Chronicle’s John McClain on Watson, NFL

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 11:02:16 -0000

WithTexas’ first big road test coming up against Arkansas Saturday, ESPN play by play announcer Joe Tessitore — who will be calling the game — joins Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls for this week’s on On Second and discusses the Texas-Arkansas rivalry and gives an intimate look at his time with Steve Sarkisian when the coach was putting his life and career back together.
As the NFL season starts with the Cowboys and Buccaneers tonight, Houston Chronicle NFL columnist John McClain pops with in with a Deshaun Watson update and gives s surprise pick for the Super Bowl.

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On Second Ep. 232: Why Sark played the right Card at QB; UT ex Sam Acho on his ESPN gig and his new book

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 12:00:00 -0000

Steve Sarkisian chose Hudson Card to start at quarterback in the season opener against Louisiana in the season opener and On Second Thought hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls discuss why it was the right choice and how it impacts Casey Thompson’s immediate future.
Also, Texas ex Sam Acho reflects on his long NFL career, his days at Texas, his new job as a studio analyst at ESPN, his new book and the upcoming college and NFL seasons.

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Is Sarkisian ready for this Texas pressure cooker? Texas State coach Jake Spavital, Cat Vasquez fantasy football

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 13:10:48 -0000

As the Sept. 4 season opener against Louisiana gets closer, On Second Thought hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls examine the most burning questions surrounding the Texas football, the biggest being: is Steve Sarkisian ready for the pressure cooker that comes with being the of this program.
Texas State coach Jake Spavital checks in to give us a primer on the Bobcats, who open the season with a huge home game against the Baylor Bears and Statesman fantasy league guru Cat Vasquez shares some tips, including the players you should avoid in your draft.

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Who is winning the Texas QB battle; Oklahoman’s Berry Tramel on the Sooners’ title hopes and the SEC

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 13:05:37 -0000

Texas coach Steve Sarkisian is demanding more from quarterbacks Casey Thompson and Hudson Card as the two remain entrenched in a spirited battle for the starting job.
On this week’s On Second Thought podcast, Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls break down the battle and how things may play out with less than three weeks remaining until the season opener against Louisiana.
Oklahoman columnist Berry Tramel stops by to give a temperature report on how the folks in Norman are reacting to the Oklahoma Sooners and Texas Longhorns joining the SEC. He also reveals if he agrees with Kirk Bohls placing the Sooners at No. 1 with his AP preseason vote.

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On Second Thought Ep. 229: Thompson over Card at QB?

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 13:00:00 -0000

With camp now in full swing, the biggest question surrounding the 2021 Texas Longhorns comes at quarterback where junior Casey Thompson and redshirt freshman Hudson Card are battling for the starting job vacated by Sam Ehlinger.
Beat writer Brian Davis joins On Second Thought hosts Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden to break down the competition through the first couple of weeks of practice.
They also break down the rest of the offense particularly the offensive line where depth may be at a premium for the first time in a while in these parts.
Ced and Kirk discuss the USA Today Coaches Poll and reveal if they think No. 3 Oklahoma and No. 6 Texas A&M are ready to supplant Alabama and Clemson atop the College football world.

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On Second Thought Ep. 228: ESPN’s Paul Finebaum on Texas, Oklahoma to the SEC; Billy Liucci, Olin Buchanan of TexAgs on the temperature in College Station

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 12:00:00 -0000

The college sports world was rocked with the revelation that Texas and Oklahoma will eventually be leaving the Big 12 for the SEC and with that news comes the need to hear from some really prominent voices that cover that league.
ESPN television host and radio personality Paul Finebaum joins this week’s On Second Thought podcast to not only give his take on how the Longhorns will fare in the best football conference in college football but what the SEC streets are saying about the Horns and Sooners.
Also, Texags co-owner and executive editor Billy Liucci and columnist Olin Buchanan — who covered the Longhorns while with the Statesman in the early 2000s — provide a College Station temperature check and discuss what prompted the Aggies to change their tone and vote Texas and Oklahoma into the SEC.

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On Second Thought Ep. 227: Can resurgent Horns win another in Omaha? WVU broadcaster Tony Caridi on Mountaineer football

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 13:00:00 -0000

The Texas Longhorns had no interest in a winless trip to Omaha and stayed alive with a victory over Tennessee in an elimination game.
On this week’s On Second Thought podcast, Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls revisit the Texas’ rebound from an embarrassing opening performance against Mississippi State to remain in title contention. They also look ahead to tonight’s elimination game against Virginia and Texas’ chances of forcing a rematch with the Bulldogs.
West Virginia checks in at No. 6 in our OST Big 12 football preseason poll and longtime Mountaineers’ broadcaster Tony Caridi reveals why he thinks WVU could make a run at the upper echelon of the league in coach Brett Brown’s fourth season.

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On Second Ep. 226: 2005 Texas exes Stubbs, Johnston, McCulloch and Cody on 2005 CWS title and Augie

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 12:00:00 -0000

As the No. 2 Texas Longhorns enter College World Series as the highest remaining national seed, thoughts turn to the thrilling 2005 season when the Horns swept through the field to capture the program’s sixth championship.
Four players from the late Augie Garrido’s final national champion — Buck Cody, Seth Johnston, Kyle McCulloch and Drew Stubbs — join the On Second Thought podcast for a special roundtable with hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls to reflect on that incredible title run while giving their thoughts on what it will take for the 2021 Longhorns to return the program to the winner’s circle,
Also, Kansas State running back Deuce Vaughn — a former Cedar Ridge HS star — calls in to rep the Wildcats, who come in at No. 7 on OST’s preseason Big 12 football poll.

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On Second Thought Ep. 225: UT baseball coach on the Austin Super Regional; Tampa Times writer Joey Knight on USF baseball

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 16:00:00 -0000

With the Texas Longhorns set to battle South Florida in the Austin Super Regional for a spot in the College World Series, coach David Pierce joins hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls in a special college baseball edition of On Second Thought.
The Horns are two wins away from returning to the summer classic for the record 37th time but South Florida is an upset-minded bunch that just captured the Gainesville Regional with wins over host Florida, Miami and South Alabama. Tampa Bay Times writer Joey Knight calls in with the viewpoint from USF.

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On Second Thought Ep. 224: Hoops legend Chris Bosh on his new book, Big 12 football countdown with Baylor coach Dave Aranda

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 16:00:00 -0000

Basketball legend Chris Bosh highlights a jam-packed On Second Thought podcast this week by reflecting on his magnificent career and the illness that cut it short, how he has coped with retirement and writers Letters to an Athlete, his first published book.
In a wide-ranging interview, the Austin resident also tells hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls what career path he would have taken had basketball not worked out.
Baylor football coach Dave Aranda calls in as the Bears step in at No. 8 in our Big 12 preseason football countdown. Aranda reflects on the challenges of not having spring football in his first season due to COVID-19 and the effects it had on a 2-7 season. Plus, he breaks down the quarterback battle between Jacob Zeno and Gerry Bohanon, who are competing to replace longtime starter Charlie Brewer, who has transferred.

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DeLoss Dodds on Texas’ national resurgence: Greg Swindell on Texas baseball

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 12:00:00 -0000

A pair of Longhorn legends highlight Episode 233 of the On Second Thought podcast this week.
Former athletic director DeLoss Dodds reflects on the golden era of Texas athletics in the early 2000s under his watch, how the Longhorns almost left the Big 12 for another conference, how the Longhorn Network came to be and if the Texas-Texas A&M football rivalry will ever resume.
Dodds also discusses a tempting job offer while at Texas and gives his take on Chris Del Conte’s early success as athletic director.
Baseball legend Greg Swindell drops by to break down this weekend’s Austin Regional while breaking down Texas’ chances to win a national championship.

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On Second Thought Ep: 222: Big 12 Football Countdown: No. 9 Texas Tech

Thu, 27 May 2021 16:00:00 -0000

Will the Texas Tech Red Raiders reverse their recent slide in the Big 12 by taking out the Texas Longhorns for the first time in four seasons?
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal writer Carlos Silva joins the On Second Thought podcast in the second installment of our 10-part preseason series on Big 12 football. He discusses coach Matt Wells’ rebuilding job, the arrival of new offensive coordinator Sonny Cumbie and the quarterback carousel in Lubbock.
Hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls also discuss Texas baseball and softball postseason play, the continued success of Longhorn spring sports and Bohls’ love of James Bond.

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LISTEN : On Second Thought Ep. 221: A new golden era of Texas sports, Big 12 football countdown with KC Star’s Blair Kerkhoff

Thu, 20 May 2021 12:00:00 -0000

With so much success happening in Texas athletics lately, On Second Thought hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk debate on whether we‘re entering a golden age, akin to the decade of the early 2000s.
The guys are also joined by Kansas City star sportswriter and podcast host Blair Kerkhoff who starts this summer’s preview of Big 12 football teams with a look at the No. 10 school on our list, the Kansas Jayhawks.
All of this, plus some choice television recommendations from our illustrious hosts.

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TCU baseball coach Schlossnagle on pivotal Texas series; Ehlinger’s NFL challenge

Thu, 06 May 2021 12:00:00 -0000

If the Texas Longhorns thought losing two of three at home to Texas Tech was tough this past weekend, the challenge will be even more daunting when they visit Big 12 leader and third-ranked TCU for the first of three huge games on Friday.
Horned Frogs head coach Jim Schlossnagle joins this week’s On Second Thought podcast to break down the key matchups in a showdown of the league’s top two teams.
Hosts Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden also break down Sam Ehlinger’s opportunity with the Indianapolis Colts after the Texas quarterback went in the seventh round of the NFL draft along with the other four Texas exes selected.

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Ep. 219: Texas baseball coach on surging Horns, Sark’s QB quandary, Cat Vasquez on the NFL draft

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 12:00:00 -0000

Texas is one of the hottest baseball teams in the country and coach David Pierce stops by this week’s On Second Thought podcast to explain what’s driven the No. 3 Horns — 16-1 in their last seven games — to the top spot in the Big 12 with third-place Texas Tech coming to town this weekend.
Hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls track the major decisions facing coach Steve Sarkisian after the Orange-White game, most notably in the starting quarterback competition between Casey Thompson and Hudson Card.
Statesman NFL analyst Cat Vasquez provides a primer on this weekend’s draft including where Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger and others may go and the needs facing the Dallas Cowboys.

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Ep. 218: Chris Beard on why he came to Texas; Orange-White game preview

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 12:00:00 -0000

Chris Beard is already hard at work in his quest to bring Texas back to the national elite.
Texas’ new basketball coach joins the On Second Thought podcast this week and discusses how he and his coaching staff are building this roster after taking over for the departed Shaka Smart.
Beard talks about his decision to leave Texas Tech and gives an update on the statuses of Greg Brown, Matt Coleman, Jericho Sims and Courtney Ramey, key players from the 2021 team who are currently deciding on whether to return for another season,
He even sticks around to reveal his celebrity crush.
Hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls also preview Saturday’s Orange-White spring game, break down the quarterback situation and point out other players to watch under new coach Steve Sarkisian.
Plus, Texas volleyball, baseball and more on on a jam-packed On Second Thought.

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Ep. 217: Austin FC coach Josh Wolff on historic debut, Texas hoops and baseball.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 12:00:00 -0000

Austin FC will make its much anticipated MLS debut on Saturday against LAFC and head coach Josh Wolff joined the on Second Thought podcast to discuss the history that’s about to be made and what fans can expect from the first major professional team in our city’s history.
Hosts Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden also give an update on new Texas basketball coach Chris Beard’s roster and discuss the red-hot Texas baseball team.

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Ep. 216: Coaching legend Eddie Reese on retirement, Chris Beard on Texas culture, spring football update

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 15:11:25 -0000

Texas coaching legend Eddie Reese joins the On Second Thought podcast this week to discuss his retirement after 43 years while breaking down what he will be doing as the head coach emeritus at Texas.

Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls also discuss Chris Beard’s culture change for Texas basketball and update spring football with comments from Texas running back Roschon Johnson on new coach Steve Sarkisian’s early impact.

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Ep. 215: Is Chris Beard the next Longhorn coach?

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 12:00:00 -0000

With Shaka Smart officially introduced as the new head coach at Marquette, Texas is still hoping to fill its opening with Texas Tech’s Chris Beard who is still apparently mulling his options. On this week’s On Second Thought podcast, Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden discuss what’s happening on that front while putting a bow on Vic Schaefer’s successful first season as the women’s coach.
They also give their take on Kim Mulkey’s unique idea for COVID-19 testing at the Final Four, break down Baylor’s chances in a potential title matchup with Gonzaga in the men’s final and discuss the Deshaun Watson story in Houston.

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Ep. 214: Will Shaka stay or go? Sarkisian’s Horns start spring football

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 12:00:00 -0000

After Texas’ devastating first-round loss to Abilene Christian in the NCAA Tournament, head coach Shaka Smart is under fire and the biggest question on campus is if he will be back for a seventh season despite not having won a game in the NCAAs during his tenure.
Kirk Bohls, Cedric Golden and beat writer Brian Davis examine the fallout and also give a primer on Texas spring football and Steve Sarkisian’s plan on establishing his culture in Austin after a successful run as an assistant at Alabama under Nick Saban.

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Ep. 213: Shaka Smart on streaking Longhorns

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0000

The Texas Longhorns are one of the hottest teams in the country entering their NCAA Tournament opener against Abilene Christian and coach Shaka Smart joins On Second Thought to discuss his confidence in Texas making a deep run in the Big Dance.
Hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls reveal how they have the Horns finishing, the national title picks and how the UT women are looking.

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Ep. 212: Texas ex Rod Babers on “The Eyes” committee finding; Can Shaka’s Horns make a deep postseason run?

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 13:00:00 -0000

With the University of Texas announcing that its “Eyes of Texas” history committee found no racial intent in the penning of the longtime school song, 104.9 The Horn sports talk personality and former Longhorn great Rod Babers checks in with On Second Thought hosts Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden to discuss the fallout.
The guys hit on the chances of theTexas basketball team making a deep run in NCAAs as the No. 13 Horns prep for Thursday’s Big 12 conference tourney opener against Texas Tech and discuss Dak Prescott’s massive new contract with the Dallas Cowboys.

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Ep. 211: ESPN’s Fran Fraschilla on Texas’ tourney chances, “The Eyes” debate

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 13:00:00 -0000

The Texas Longhorns are 4-5 in their last nine games with the Big 12 tournament right around the corner and ESPN college basketball analyst Fran Fraschilla joins the On Second Thought podcast to explain what will have to happen for the Horns to regain some momentum before the NCAAs.
Also, hosts Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden give their take on how the Texas administration has handled the latest “Eyes of Texas” controversy which centers around published angry emails sent to university and claims from former Longhorn Caden Sterns that donors have threatened to prevent him and other players them from getting jobs in the state because of their stance against the song.

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Ep. 210; Did Shaka’s Horns just turn the corner with the Kansas win? Vic Schaefer on the Texas women

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 13:00:00 -0000

The Texas Longhorns just notched the biggest win of the Shaka Smart era with a 75-72 overtime triumph over Kansas, beating the Jayhawks twice in the regular for the first time in school history.
In this week’s On Second Thought podcast, you will hear Smart’s reaction after the game while hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls break down how it could affect the Horns moving forward.
Women’s coach Vic Schaefer joins the show to discuss how the Longhorns are shaping up with the postseason around the corner. The guys also share their tales from the Texas winter storm and give their thoughts on Tiger Woods, who nearly lost his life in a automobile crash Tuesday

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Ep. 209: Can Shaka keep the Texas locker room together? Super Bowl wrap

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 13:00:00 -0000

The Texas Longhorns got a much needed 80-77 win over Kansas State Tuesday for their sixth Big 12 win and On Second Thought hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls break down the fallout from that game, including a tweet of frustration from senior forward Royce Hamm, who did not play in the game.
They also put a bow on the NFL season by debating the shelf life of seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady and the futures of quarterbacks Deshaun Watson and Dak Prescott.

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Ep. 208: Texas ex Okafor on his second Super Bowl; Texas hoops in first losing stretch of season

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 13:00:00 -0000

Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Alex Okafor extended the streak of former Texas Longhorns appearing on a Super Bowl roster to 16 straight seasons.
The Pflugerville High legend joins this week’s On Second Thought podcast to discuss Sunday’s matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a turbulent offseason that included the tragic loss of his mother and what he sees happening at his alma mater under new head coach Steve Sarkisian.

Also, hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls discuss the challenge facing the Texas basketball team after a 83-69 loss to No. 2 Baylor. The Horns travel to Stillwater Saturday having lost three of their last four games.

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Ep. 207: Sark’s new coaching staff, Longhorn ex Charles Omenihu on the Houston Texans coaching search

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 13:00:00 -0000

Houston Texans defensive end Charles Omenihu joins this week’s On Second Thought podcast and discusses the uncertainty surrounding Houston’s coaching search amid reports of quarterback Deshaun Watson being unhappy with the direction of the franchise.
The former Longhorn also gives his take on the firing of Tom Herman at his alma mater along with charitable pursuits in his birthplace of Houston.
Hosts Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden also give an update on Steve Sarkisian’s coaching staff, break down Drew Brees’ upcoming retirement decision and this weekend’s NFL conference championship games.

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Ep. 206: Sarkisian speaks on his vision for Longhorns

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 13:00:00 -0000

New Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian has a vision for success on the Forty Acres and he spoke of chasing greatness in his introductory press conference Tuesday. In this week’s On Second Thought podcast, hosts Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden discuss Sark’s comments, his journey to Austin and how long it will take him to get the Longhorns back to the championship elite.

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Ep. 205: Casey Thompson or Sam Ehlinger in 2021? Bijan's MVP performance

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 13:00:00 -0000

After Texas' big win over Colorado in the Alamo Bowl, the questions now center on if Sam Ehlinger will be back in 2021 what his return would mean for sophomore Casey Thompson, who electrified fans with a scintillating four-touchdown performance.In this week's On Second Thought podcast, Kirk Bohls, Brian Davis and Cedric Golden break down the quarterback situation, reflect on Bijan Robinson's MVP performance and what it all means for coach Tom Herman, who survived the courting of Urban Meyer.

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Ep. 204: Hookem.com's Mike Craven grades Texas’ signing class; SI.com's Pat Forde on the CFP, Longhorns and Aggies

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 13:00:00 -0000

Now that the early signing period is over, how did the Texas Longhorns do on the real National Signing Day?
Hookem.com recruiting guru Mike Craven joins Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls on this week’s On Second Thought podcast grades Tom Herman’s latest signing class and the challenges facing the program in the recruiting department moving forward.
Also, SI.com national college football columnist Pat Forde gives a look at how Texas is perceived nationally, the College Football Playoff and if he thinks the Texas A&M Aggies are really the fifth best team in the country.

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Ep. 203: Is Kansas Herman’s last regular-season game at Texas? Sampleton, Brewer and Degrate on the late Fred Akers

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 01:00:00 -0000

As the Texas football teams prepares for a football game that may not happen at Kansas, coach Tom Herman is left to wonder if he will still be the head coach come 2021.
On this week’s On Second Thought podcast, Statesman columnists Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden discuss the uncertainty surrounding Texas football due to COVID and coaching and are later joined by Longhorn greats Robert Brewer, Lawrence Sampleton and Tony Degrate, who pay tribute to their college coach Fred Akers, who passed away this week.

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Ep. 202: Longtime Ohio State beat writer Tim May on Urban Meyer and the Horns

Thu, 03 Dec 2020 13:00:00 -0000

Do the stories about Urban Meyer potentially replacing Tom Herman hold water and even if they are, would Meyer leave the TV booth and move to Austin if Herman left, given Meyer’s previous health issues and the baggage he would bring from his days at Ohio State?
Longtime Ohio State beat writer Tim May has known Meyer since he was a graduate assistant in Columbus back in 1986. He joins Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden on this week’s On Second Thought podcast to talk all things Urban while providing some great anecdotes on his days covering the Buckeyes, including spending three years with a hotshot play caller by the name of Tom Herman.
He also gives some great background on Meyer’s coaching philosophy, his recruiting strategy and what would go into a return to coaching if the opportunity arose.

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Ep. 201: Big 12 Commish Bowlsby on the CFP and COVID; USA Today’s Jori Epstein talks Cowboys

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 13:00:00 -0000

Will college football make it to the finish line? The Texas-Kansas game got canceled and others are falling by the wayside as well. Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby joins Cedic Golden and Krk Bohls on this week’s On Second Thought podcast and discusses how the conference has navigated the national pandemic and potential scheduling concerns for the College Football playoff.

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Ep. 200: PGA writer Melanie Hauser and Kirk Masters memories; TexasAgs writer Olin Buchanan on A&M’s CFP hopes

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 13:00:00 -0000

The Texas Longhorns are off this week but the podcast rolls on.
On Second Thought celebrates its 200th episode with a jam-packed show as hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls reflect on their most memorable guests since OST’s debut in 2016.
Acclaimed golf writer and author Melanie Hauser and Bohls recall their most vivid memories from covering The Masters, which tees off Thursday.
Also, TexasAgs.com columnist Olin Buchanan discusses the latest SEC game postponements and Texas A&M’s chances of playing for a national championship in the near future.

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Ep. 199: Voice of the Longhorns Craig Way on Texas-WVU, his beginnings in broadcasting

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 13:00:00 -0000

Anyone who follows Texas football recognize the golden voice of play by play man Craig Way. The longtime Voice of the Longhorns joins Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden on this week's On Second Thought podcast and discusses the potential success of Texas against West Virginia Saturday.
In addition, Way gives discusses the beginnings of his broadcast career in the Metroplex, his mentors while giving us a must-listen of an auctioneer call.

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Ep. 198: Gut check for Texas in Stillwater, Fox Sports’ Bruce Feldman on his new book on the 2019 LSU title team

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 12:00:00 -0000

As the Texas Longhorns prepare for a huge road challenge against Oklahoma State, coach Tom Herman is in dire need of a signature win as criticism starts to grow in the fan base.
On this week’s On Second Thought podcast, hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls discuss the tenuous status of the 2020 Horns and their fourth-year coach and the matchup with Mike Gundy’s sixth-ranked Cowboys.
Fox sports studio analyst and The Athletic national college football writer Bruce Feldman gives an inside look at his new book Flip The Script, a chronicling of LSU’s 2019 national championship behind Heisman Trophy winner Joe Burrow and coach Ed Orgeron.
Also, the guys put a bow on the World Series and check the temperature level of Mike McCarthy’s coaching seat in Dallas.

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Ep. 197: Sicem365’s David Smoak on Baylor-Texas, Stadium Network’s Brett McMurphy on Urban, Big Ten startup

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 12:00:00 -0000

With the controversy surrounding the Eyes of Texas dominating the headlines, the 2-2 Texas Longhorns entertain the 1-1 Baylor Bears on Saturday in a matchup of college roommates turned coaches Dave Aranda and Tom Herman.
Sicem365 host David Smoak joins On Second Thought podcast hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls to discuss a Baylor team that hasn’t played a game since Oct. 3 because of coronavirus issues.
Also, Stadium Network college football writer Brett McMurphy checks in to break down the Big Ten starting up play this weekend and whether or not coaching legend Urban Meyer will return to the sidelines in the near future.

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Ep. 196: ESPN’s Heather Dinich on if college football will survive the pandemic; Star-Telegram’s Clarence Hill on Cowboys post-Dak

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 11:59:40 -0000

ESPN senior writer Heather Dinich joins this week’s On Second Thought podcast and gives her take on college football survival chances during a global pandemic, the return of the Big Ten and how the struggling Texas Longhorns are perceived on a national level.
Hosts Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden also discuss Tom Herman’s handling of the growing controversy surrounding the Eyes of Texas and LeBron James’ place in NBA history.
As if there weren’t enough, Fort Worth Star-Telegram writer Clarence Hill takes us inside Cowboys Nation, which is still reeling after the horrific season-ending injury suffered by franchise quarterback Dak Prescott.

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Ep. 195: Oklahoman columnists Berry Tramel and Jenni Carlson on Texas-Oklahoma

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 12:00:00 -0000

Saturday’s renewal of the Red River rivalry between Texas and Oklahoma will have a different feel with both teams struggling and only 24,000 expected to attend due to coronavirus concerns.
So who will win it?
Statesman columnists Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls conduct a great roundtable discussion with Oklahoman columnists Berry Tramel and Jenni Carlson in this week’s On Second Thought podcast. Included in the talk are thoughts of what unsung hero will emerge, the lack of buzz surrounding the matchup, the loss of the State Fair atmosphere, game predictions, and a breakdown of quarterbacks Sam Ehlinger and Spencer Rattler.

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Ep. 194: Texas ex Rod Babers addresses Texas’ tackling issues, Cowboys, Texans previews

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 12:00:00 -0000

Will the Texas Longhorns be able to fix those tackling problems that nearly got them beat at Texas Tech?
Longhorn legend Rod Babers of 104.9 The Horn joins Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden on this week’s On Second Thought podcast to provide some perspective on Chris Ash’s defense with a tough matchup against TCU coming up Saturday.
The guys also break down the Steelers-Titans cancellation and a pair of important early-season early season NFL matchups involving the Cowboys, try to avoid slipping below .500 when they host the Cleveland Browns, and the Houston Texans, who are seeking win No. 1 in a home game against the Minnesota Vikings.

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Ep. 193: Texas Tech coach Matt Wells on preparing for the Longhorns; UT legend Eric Metcalf on the Pro Football HOF

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 12:00:00 -0000

The Texas Longhorns play Texas Tech in their road game of the season and Tech head coach Matt Wells joins the On Second Thought podcast to discuss Saturday’s game, how his team is overcoming some previous coronavirus outbreaks and what it will take to build a winning culture in Lubbock.
Also, Longhorn legend Eric Metcalf discusses being named to the initial list of Pro Football Hall of Fame candidates for the Class of 2021 and how his skill set would fare in today’s game.

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Ep. 192: Can Horns stay coronavirus-free during bye week? Big Ten and Pac-12 return, Chronicle’s McClain on Ravens-Texans

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 12:00:00 -0000

How will the Texas Longhorns come out of the bye week and next week as far as dealing with the challenges that come with maintaining their great handling of the coronavirus thus far?
Who stood out in the 59-3 season-opening win over UTEP?
Why did the Big Ten and Pac-12 change course and decide to return to the football field this fall?
Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls discuss these topics and more on this week’s On Second Thought podcast. Also, Houston Chronicle NFL writer John McClain gives his take on an early gut check for the Houston Texans, who host the surging Baltimore Ravens this weekend after dropping the opener to the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs.

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Ep. 191: Is this the year the Horns break Oklahoma’s stranglehold on the Big 12? Cowboys radio voice Brad Sham

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 12:00:00 -0000

Will the Texas Longhorns finally unseat Oklahoma atop the Big 12 and win its first league title in 10 seasons?How is the most important player on this team not named Sam Ehlinger?What is the expected reaction to Longhorn legend Earl Campbell’s take on the Eyes pf Texas. These questions will be answered as Kirk Bohls, Brian Davis and Cedric Golden preview the upcoming college football season on Episode 191 of the On Second Thought podcast.Also, Dallas Cowboys radio voice Brad Sham is in to discuss Dak Prescott’s contract situation, how new coach Mike McCarthy will handle a loaded offense and the team’s interest in free agent safety Earl Thomas.

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Ep. 190: ESPN’s Greg McElroy on college football vs. COVID, Texas State coach Jake Spavital on the opener vs. SMU

Thu, 03 Sep 2020 12:00:00 -0000

ESPN college football commentator Greg McElroy headlines a jam-packed On Second Thought podcast this week and answers a very important question: would he have played football during a national pandemic a decade ago at Alabama? He also breaks down the storylines surrounding this upcoming season in college football, including his dark horse to win the Big 12.Also, Texas State coach Jake Spavital addresses the unique challenges his team has faced this offseason while preparing for Saturday’s nationally televised opener against SMU.And it wouldn’t be football season without a visit from the Statesman’s resident fantasy league football guru Cat Vasquez who discusses Tom Brady’s viability as a consistent point producer in Tampa Bay, the Zeke Elliott vs. Saquon Barkley, sleepers and which players to avoid like the plague in your draft.

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EP. 189: ESPN’s Paul Finebaum on the fallout from playing a college football season; NBA cancels games in protest of Blake shooting; Earl Thomas to Dallas?

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:00:00 -0000

ESPN broadcast personality Paul Finebaum tells us what we can expect from the Power Five split regarding the decision made in the ACC, SEC and Big 12 to play football this fall. Kirk and Ced also discuss the NBA players’ decision to not play three games on Wednesday.

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Ep. 188: Will Sam Ehlinger play in the spring if the fall season is canceled?

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 12:00:00 -0000

Would Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger play in the spring if the fall football season got canceled or would he opt out and prepare for the upcoming NFL draft?
On Second Thought hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls engaged in a spirited debate on just that subject on this week’s podcast.
The guys also broke down the state of college football, Tom Herman’s handling of the Horns during this pandemic and why the NBA’s bubble setting has been so successful.

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Ep. 187: Oklahoman columnist Berry Tramel on the Big 12 playing football in 2020

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 12:00:00 -0000

On the heels of the Big 12’s huge announcement that will it play football this fall, Oklahoman columnist Berry Tramel joins Statesman columnists Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls on this week’s On Second Thought podcast.
The Big Ten and Pac-12 voted to move to move football to the spring but the Big 12’s opposite stance sent some shock waves through the college football world. The guys discuss the fallout and break down the chances of a full season actually happening.

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Ep. 186: Brian Davis on Texas football’s plans for the 2020 season; Mike Finger on the Spurs

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 12:00:00 -0000

College football is forging ahead with its plans for the 2020 season amid coronavirus concerns and Longhorn beat writer Brian Davis joins this week’s On Second Thought podcast to discuss the latest developments on the Forty Acres, including Chris Del Conte's plea for donations and the football team's success combating the virus.
Also, San Antonio Express-News columnist Mike Finger gives his take on the NBA bubble and the longterm future of legendary Spurs coach Gregg Popovich.

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Ep. 185: CBS Sports columnist Dennis Dodd on the likelihood of a college football season

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 12:00:00 -0000

As college football conferences make preparations for the fall, the biggest question of the summer has to be if the sport will actually happen.
CBS Sports national columnist Dennis Dodd joins Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden for this week’s On Second Thought podcast and breaks down the likelihood of a college football season, how schools are handling the COVID-19 pandemic and an upcoming vote on the future of fall championships in the non-revenue producing sports.
The guys also give their takes on the UIL’s decision to push back the schedules for Class 6A and Class 5A high school football teams while keeping the status quo for the smaller schools.
All of this, plus Kirk gives an update on Texas coaching legend Cliff Gustafson.

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Ep. 184: Texas ex Brian Jones on why Texas should keep The Eyes

Thu, 02 Jul 2020 12:00:00 -0000

Former Texas linebacker Brian Jones wrote a passionate story recently about the debate surrounding the Eyes of Texas and presented an interesting case for keeping the longtime school anthem.
Jones, a college football studio analyst for CBS Sports, joins Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden on this week’s On Second Thought podcast to discuss the piece, the racial divide in America plus give his thoughts on the likelihood of a college football season this fall.

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Ep 183: Horns prepare for football return: Westlake's Tyler Campbell on fatherhood, race relations, Drew Brees

Thu, 11 Jun 2020 12:00:00 -0000

The Texas athletic department just handed out a 19-page manual to football players and their families anticipation of a return to campus. In this week's On Second Thought podcast, Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls the risks involved in returning to the field and football's viability for the fall. Also, Austin's Tyler Campbell talks about the most difficult decision he's ever had with his six-year-old son Messiah and tackles fellow Westlake alum Drew Brees' comments on anthem protests.

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Ep. 182: DMN’s Kevin Sherrington on the NBA, MLB’s struggles, COVID-19 and Dak’s contract

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 12:00:00 -0000

Dallas Morning News columnist Kevin Sherrington breaks down the latest on the upcoming NBA playoffs, MLB’s financial squabbles and the situation surrounding Dak Prescott’s contract negotiations with the Dallas Cowboys. He also breaks candidates for the next class of the Texas Sports Hall of Fame with fellow voters Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls.

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Ep. 181: Should we slow down a return to sports? Texas ex Selvin Young on the 2006 Rose Bowl and building a business post-football

Thu, 21 May 2020 12:00:00 -0000

On this week's On Second Thought podcast, hosts Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden debate if the sports world should take a more cautious approach in returning amid the pandemic and how much they would pay Cowboys QB Dak Prescott. Also, former Texas running back Selvin Young talks about the history-making 2006 national title and how he got into the custom truck building business after his football career ended.

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Ep 180: MLB.com's Richard Justice: Sixty percent chance of baseball in 2020

Thu, 14 May 2020 12:00:00 -0000

In Episode 180 of the On Second Thought podcast, MLB.com columnist Richard Justice tells hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls why there's a 60 percent chance we will see Major League baseball soon. He also dishes on the labor negotiations between owners and players and the PR problems that still plague the Houston Astros after their much-documented sign-stealing scandal.

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Ep. 179: Bulls TV voice Tom Dore: “I gambled with Michael Jordan and went to a gay club with Dennis Rodman.”

Thu, 07 May 2020 12:00:00 -0000

You have to tune in this week for Episode 179 of the On Second Thought podcast as longtime Chicago Bulls television voice Tom Dore goes unplugged on his days with Michael and the Jordanaires.
Dore, who had a front-seat during Chicago’s two three-peats, dishes on his off-the=court adventures with the team, including the night he partied in a Manhattan gay club with Dennis Rodman, his friendly bets with Michael Jordan, the day an enraged MJ cold-cocked Steve Kerr in practice and why the team was disbanded after a sixth championship.
Dore also reveals the player besides Isiah Thomas that Jordan hated so much, he referred to the guy with a term sometimes reserved for a female dog.

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Ep 178: NFL DB Quandre Diggs on his Texas career and the story behind his departure from the Detroit Lions

Thu, 23 Apr 2020 12:00:00 -0000

Former Texas defensive back Quandre Diggs is never one to dodge a question so when On Second Thoughts podcast hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls invited him on for a conversation, the result was beyond entertaining. Diggs talked about his career with the Texas Longhorns, landing an NFL roster spot and becoming a Pro Bowl alternate as a sixth-round draft pick and the events that helped precipitate his shocking midseason trade from the Lions to the Seattle Seahawks last season.
You will love this conversation from one of the most candid players to ever don the burnt orange. Diggs is a must listen.

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Ep 177: Texas coach Tom Herman on life, coronavirus and football

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 12:00:00 -0000

Texas coach Herman joins Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden on this week’s On Second Thought podcast to address the realities facing him, his fellow football coaches and more important, the people in our city being adversely affected by the pandemic. Herman is enthusiastic there will be football played this fall. He give his thoughts on his newfangled coaching staff and some major position changes entering the 2020 season.

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Ep 176: New UT women's hoops coach Vic Schaefer: "Why I took the job."

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 19:25:41 -0000

New Texas women's basketball coach Vic Schaefer explains why he left MIssissippi State for Austin, his friendly but heated rivalry with former boss and longtime buddy Gary Blair at Texas A&M and the challenge awaiting him at Texas.
Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden also break down Mike Gundy's comments on the coronavirus and MLB toying with the idea of playing all games in Arizona.

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Ep 175: ESPN's Jake Trotter: Is it all on Baker Mayfield in Cleveland; Shaka's back but what about Karen Aston?

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 12:00:00 -0000

Austin's Baker Mayfield didn't get it done with the Cleveland Browns last season and Browns beat writer Jake Trotter of ESPN.com joins Kirk and Ced to discuss why it didn't work out and if Mayfield can turn it around.
With Chris Del Conte announcing he will retain basketball coach Shaka Smart, who message does that send to the fan base and how does it affect the status of women's coach Karen Aston, who just finished the final year of her deal.
Also, with the NCAA's decision to grant spring sport athletes another year of eligibility, how will it affect sports at Texas? We'll hear from UT baseball coach David Pierce on the matter.

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Ep 174: Brian Davis on the chances of Texas spring football being cancelled and coronavirus impact on Longhorn Foundation donations

Thu, 26 Mar 2020 12:00:00 -0000

Texas football-basketball beat writer Brian Davis joins On Second Thought hosts Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden this week and dishes on how big a blow it would be if Tom Herman and his newfangled coaching staff won’t be allowed to conduct spring football practice. The guys also discuss how concerned the Texas administration is with how the coronavirus could hurt the donation pool from the Longhorn Foundation and athletic director Chris Del Conte’s looming decision on whether or not to retain basketball coaches Shaka Smart and Karen Aston. All that, and some movie talk from the Duck to top it off.

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Ep. 173: Broadcast legend Dick Vitale reveals his NCAA "champion"; Texas AD Chris Del Conte updates status of Smart, Aston

Thu, 19 Mar 2020 12:00:00 -0000

In Episode 173 of the On Second Thought podcast, ESPN basketball broadcast legend Dick Vitale laments the loss of March Madness and reveals the team he would have picked to win the national championship.
Also, Texas AD Chris Del Conte discusses the changes he has had to make on campus because of the coronavirus and gives an update on the status of basketball coaches Shaka Smart and Karen Aston. He also gives his take on discussions to grant spring sports athletes an extra year of eligibility.

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Ep 172: ESPN's LaPhonso Ellis on the NCAA Tourney, Shaka and the Coronavirus fallout; Texas softball coach Mike White enjoys hot start

Thu, 12 Mar 2020 12:00:00 -0000

In Episode 172 of the On Second Thought podcast, ESPN college basketball analyst LaPhonso Ellis discusses the fallout from NCAA president Mark Emmert's announcement that the national tournament will be played without fans attending the games. He also gives a national perspective on Shaka Smart and the Texas Longhorns and its crucial Big 12 tourney matchup against Texas Tech.
Also, Texas softball coach Mike White breaks down his team's 24-3 team start as it prepares for a weekend tournament in Tuscaloosa and the conference opener against 2019 national runner-up Oklahoma.

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Ep. 171: Brian Davis on Shaka Smart’s resurrection: NFL Network’s Charles Davis on Texas players at the Combine

Thu, 05 Mar 2020 13:00:00 -0000

Brian Davis on Shaka Smart’s resurrection: NFL Network’s Charles Davis on Texas players at the Combine

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Ep. 170: Longhorn legend Andre Robertson on playing at UT in the 1970s: Houston Chronicle’s John McClain on the Texans, Devin Duvernay

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 13:00:00 -0000

In Episode 170 of the On Second Thought podcast, Longhorn legend Andre Robertson looks back on his most vivid memories — both good and bad — from being the first black Texas scholarship baseball player during the 1970s to his five years in the Major Leagues with the New York Yankees to the auto accident that may have cut his career short. Houston Chronicle NFL columnist John McClain also joins Kirk and Ced from the NFL Scouting Combine in Indy to discuss Houston coach Bill O’Brien’s decision to relinquish play calling duties along with the latest on Texas Longhorn participants Collin Johnson and Devin Duvernay.

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Ep 169: Texas AD Chris Del Conte addresses Shaka's future; Baylor HC Dave Aranda likes Baylor's prospects

Thu, 20 Feb 2020 13:00:00 -0000

Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte joins the On Second Thought podcast this week and addresses the elephant in the room that is head basketball coach Shaka Smart and his future at Texas. Del Conte also gives an update on facility construction around campus, including the new basketball arena and the south end zone at DKR. Also, new Baylor coach Dave Aranda discusses his 25-year journey to his first head coaching job and what part his faith played along the way.

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Ep 168: Hear from new UT coordinators Mike Yurcich and Chris Ash; A.J. Abrams on Texas' shooting woes

Thu, 13 Feb 2020 13:00:00 -0000

In this week's On Second Thought podcast, we hear from new Texas coordinators Mike Yurcich and Chris Ash on their challenges in 2020. Hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls also discuss the newest position changes with spring football coming up. Plus, Texas hoops legend A.J. Abrams offers a possible remedy for Texas' shooting woes.

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Ep 167: Hookem.com's Mike Craven on the Texas Signing Day haul; XFL commish Oliver Luck on opening weekend

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 13:00:00 -0000

Hookem.com recruiting writer Mike Craven breaks down Texas' 2020 signing class and reveals where the defensive signees rank in Tom Herman's tenure. Also, XFL commissioner Oliver Luck previews opening weekend of the new professional football league and discusses if the league was interested in bringing in former Cleveland Browns QB Johnny Manziel.

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Ep 166: Broadcast legend Jim Nantz on Kobe: "We're all numb."

Thu, 30 Jan 2020 13:00:00 -0000

Broadcast legend Jim Nantz joins Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls on this week's On Second Thought podcast and discusses the Kobe Bryant tragedy and the upcoming Masters. He also addresses reports that his NFL booth partner Tony Romo may be leaving him for Monday Night Football.

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Ep 165: Brian Davis on the Shaka Watch; Longhorn legend Cat Osterman on her number retirement

Thu, 23 Jan 2020 13:00:00 -0000

In Episode 165 of the On Second Thought podcast, Longhorns beat writer Brian Davis breaks down the Texas meltdown at West Virginia and if coach Shaka Smart is going to survive after this season. Also, Longhorn softball legend Cat Osterman discusses her No. 8 being retired and her next foray with the USA Olympic team.

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Ep 164: MLB.com's Richard Justice on the state of the Astros, CBSSports.com's Dennis Dodd on the LSU Dynasty and Texas' national perception

Thu, 16 Jan 2020 13:00:00 -0000

MLB.com columnist Richard Justice gives an inside at what's going on with the Houston Astros after a signal-stealing scandal led to the firings of manager A.J. Hinch and GM Jeff Luhnow. Also, CBSSports.com columnist Dennis Dodd discusses where LSU ranks on the list of all-time greatest teams while examining where Texas stands on a national scale after its 7-5 regular season and Alamo Bowl win over Utah.

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Ep 163: Cowboys insider Matt Mosley on the McCarthy hire: Texas moves on from Craig Naivar, NFL playoff preview

Thu, 09 Jan 2020 13:00:00 -0000

In the first On Second Thought podcast of the new year, Dallas Cowboys insider Matt Mosley breaks down the hiring of Mike McCarthy and the departure of Matt Rhule from his beloved Baylor Bears. Ced and Kirk also discuss Texas moving on from assistant coach Craig Naivar and examine this weekend's NFL playoff games.

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Ep 162: Broadcast legend Brent Musberger on the CFP, Tom Herman’s coaching slump

Thu, 05 Dec 2019 13:00:00 -0000

Broadcasting legend Brent Musberger joins Episode of 162 of the On Second Thought podcast and gives his odds on who will win the national college footballl title from his home in Las Vegas. Musberger also talks about the struggles of the Oakland Raiders — including the Antonio Brown saga— and the struggles of Tom Herman at Texas.

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Ep 161: What Texas assistants are on the hotseat? USA Today's George Schroeder on the Big 12's CFP chances

Thu, 28 Nov 2019 13:00:00 -0000

With head coach Herman saying he is in "big-time evaluation mode" the Texas Longhorns may have some new faces on the coaching staff next season. Who has the hottest seat on the current staff? Also, USA Today college football columnist George Schroeder breaks down the current College Football Playoff rankings and the odds of the Big 12 champion making the top four.

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EP 160: Baylor coach Matt Rhule discusses the heartbreaking loss to Oklahoma and what he can expect from a desperate Texas team

Thu, 21 Nov 2019 13:00:00 -0000

Baylor coach Matt Rhule joins Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden for Episode 160 of the On Second Thought podcast and discusses the heartbreaking loss to Oklahoma and what he can expect from a desperate Texas team that visits Waco Saturday.The guys also break down the matchup and take a look at the 4-0 start by the Texas basketball team with comments from head coach Shaka Smart on the team’s upcoming trip to New York where the Horns will face Georgetown Thursday and the Cal-Duck winner on Friday.

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Ep 159: Will Texas pass the Iowa State test?Also, Babe Laufenberg on the Cowboys’ struggles

Thu, 14 Nov 2019 13:00:00 -0000

Will the Texas Longhorns pass their latest test at wintry Iowa State Saturday? Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden examine the challenges facing the team in Episode 159 of the On Second Thought podcast.Also, Dallas Cowboys radio color analyst Babe Laufenberg checks the temperature on Dallas coach Jason Garrett’s hot seat following the disappointing 28-24 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. And the guys delve into the odds of Colin Kaepernick returning to the NFL with news of Saturday’s scheduled private workout for NFL scouts making the rounds.

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Ep 158: Golf Channel's David Feherty on his life's journey; Texas football at a crossroads vs. Kansas State clash, return of Andrew Jones

Thu, 07 Nov 2019 13:00:00 -0000

Acclaimed TV host, author and standup comedian David Feherty joins Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden in a jam-packed Episode 158 of the On Second Thought podcast and talks about his Nov. 16 show at Austin's Paramount Theatre, his relationships and battles with addiction. It's a wildly entertaining conversation that runs the gamut of emotions. Don't miss it.Also, the guys give their best guess as to which Texas team will show up Saturday in a crucial Big 12 clash with Kansas State, discuss the new CFP rankings and look back on the triumphant return of Longhorn basketball star Andrew Jones.

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Ep 157: What should Tom Herman do with this coaching staff? Cat Vasquez on fantasy football

Thu, 31 Oct 2019 12:00:00 -0000

With the Texas Longhorns teetering on collapse, Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden discuss Tom Herman's bye week blue and what he is facing with his coaching staff, including embattled defensive coordinator Todd Orlando.
They also break down the NCAA's landmark vote to allow athletes to profit off their images and likeness. And Statesman fantasy football league insider Cat Vasquez gives his take on the second half of the season and players who could step up.

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Ep 156: Does Texas rediscover its mojo vs. TCU?

Thu, 24 Oct 2019 12:00:00 -0000

After surviving Kansas’ upset bid, the Texas Longhorns are out to regain swagger.Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls examine Saturday’s road matchup against TCU on this week’s On Second Thought podcast.

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Ep 155: ESPN’s Holly Rowe on the state of the Longhorns

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 12:00:00 -0000

In Episode 155 of the On Second Thought podcast, ESPN sideline reporter and radio host Holly Rowe explains why she believes the Texas Longhorns could be headed for more trouble in the second half of the year and the injuries that have plagued this team of late. Hosts Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden also take a look at the second half of the season and examine the state of affairs with the Dallas Cowboys during their weekly picks segment.

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Ep 154: It's Red River Rivalry Week! Jordan Shipley and Dusty Dvoraceck join the show

Thu, 10 Oct 2019 12:00:00 -0000

Ep 154: It's Red River Rivalry Week! Jordan Shipley and Dusty Dvoraceck join the show

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Ep 153: WVU coach Neal Brown on hosting Texas; Ehlinger on paying college players

Thu, 03 Oct 2019 12:00:00 -0000

West Virginia coach Neal Brown joins Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden on Episode 153 of On Second Thought as his Mountaineers look to spring the upset over the visiting Texas Longhorns Saturday.
The hosts also revisit Texas QB Sam Ehlinger’s stance on college players getting paid for their images and likeness on the heels of the historic Fair Pay to Pay Act just signed in California.

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Ep 152: Coaching legend Bob Stoops on his book, Houston Chronicle’s Joseph Duarte on D’Eriq King’s redshirt

Thu, 26 Sep 2019 12:00:00 -0000

In Episode 152 of the On Second Thought podcast, coaching legend Bob Stoops joins Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden and discusses his storied career and his new book, No Excuses: the Making of a Head Coach. He also gives some insight on not being happy with Texas’ Mack Brown early in their coaching rivalry. Also, Houston Chronicle writer Joseph Duarte gives the inside scoop behind Houston Cougars’ quarterback D’Eriq King’s decision to redshirt and sit out the rest of the season. All this and some NFL picks. Check it out.

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Ep 151: Can the Horns stop OSU? Fox Sports' Charles Davis on Cowboys-Dolphins

Thu, 19 Sep 2019 12:00:00 -0000

In Episode 151 of the On Second Thought podcast, Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden discuss if the Texas Longhorns can break Oklahoma State's recent run of dominance in Austin and Fox Sports analyst Charles Davis previews Sunday's Cowboys-Dolphins game and outlines the young quarterbacks dominating the NFL landscape. Also, NFL picks and more.

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Ep 150: ESPN college football analyst Kirk Herbstreit gives his thoughts on Texas' playoff prospects after the loss to LSU

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 12:00:00 -0000

In Episode 150 of the On Second Thought podcast, ESPN college football analyst Kirk Herbstreit gives his thoughts on Texas' playoff prospects after the loss to LSU. Kirk and Ced also preview the Texas-Rice game and examine the Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans who opened the season on opposite ends of the ledger.

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Ep 149: Greg McElroy interview, Texas/LSU quarterbacks plus an NFL preview

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 12:00:00 -0000

In episode 149 of On Second Thought, Ced and Kirk interview Greg McElroy, talk Texas and LSU quarterbacks and make their predictions, plus they take a look at the NFL.

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Ep 148: Emmanuel Acho on Texas' return to relevance; Ken Herman on Cedric Benson's burial

Thu, 29 Aug 2019 13:00:00 -0000

In Episode 148 of the On Second Thought podcast, Texas ex and current ESPN football analyst Emmanuel Acho gives his take on Texas football on the national level and his picks for the College Football Playoff. Also Statesman columnist Ken Herman discusses the fallout from his polarizing piece which discussed Longhorn great Cedric Benson being buried in the Texas State Cemetery.

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Ep 147: Texas captains' concerns, remembering Cedric Benson, Cat Vasquez on fantasy football

Thu, 22 Aug 2019 12:00:00 -0000

In Episode 147 of the On Second Thought podcast, hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls break down the concerns surrounding newly named Texas captains Sam Ehlinger, Zach Shackelford, Collin Johnson, Malcolm Roach and Brandon Jones. They also discuss the tragic passing of Longhorn legend Cedric Benson. Plus, Statesman fantasy league football guru Cat Vasquez drops by to discuss the draft status of Cowboys holdout Ezekiel Elliott, Baker Mayfield's upside and some sleepers that could be a steal in your draft.

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Ep 146: Is Tom Herman embracing title expectations? ESPN.com's Jake Trotter on Baker Mayfield, Big 12 race

Thu, 15 Aug 2019 12:00:00 -0000

In Episode 146 of the On Second Thought podcast, Cedric and Kirk examine why Texas coach Tom Herman doesn't seem to be downplaying expectations in Year 3. Also, ESPN.com reporter Jake Trotter gives his season prediction for the Browns and discusses the hype surrounding star quarterback Baker Mayfield.

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Ep 145: Which young Texas receivers will step up? Kirk on the Astros

Thu, 08 Aug 2019 12:00:00 -0000

In Episode 145 of On Second Thought, hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls examine which young Texas receiver will step up in the No. 3 role behind Collin Johnson and Devin Duvernay. Plus, they discuss D'Onta Foreman's release from the Houston Texans. Kirk also breaks down the importance of the Houston Astros picking up Zack Greinke.

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Ep 144: Big 12 preview: Can Horns unseat Sooners? Texas State coach Jake Spavital

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 12:00:00 -0000

In Episode 144 of the On Second Thought podcasts, hosts Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden give their top 10 finishers in the Big 12 and discuss how Texas might break through to break Oklahoma's four-year stranglehold atop the Big 12. Also, new Texas State head Coach Jake Spavital examines his new challenge in San Marcos and the season opener at his former stopping grounds, Texas A&M.

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Ep 143: Big 12 Media Days Breakdown

Thu, 18 Jul 2019 12:00:00 -0000

On episode 143 of On Second Thought, Ced and Kirk breakdown Big 12 Media Days. Hear from Sam Ehlinger, Tom Herman and Mike Gundy. On Second Thought is produced by the Austin American Statesman and brought to you by Bud Light.

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EP 142: Baker Mayfield’s blast of Sam Ehlinger, what’s next for Durant, Kawhi

Thu, 27 Jun 2019 12:00:00 -0000

In Episode 142 of the On Second Thought podcast, Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls discuss the growing feud between Cleveland Browns QB Baker Mayfield and Texas’ Sam Ehlinger and also examine what happens next in free agency for NBA stars Kevin Durant and Kawhi Leonard.

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Ep 141: Sprawlball author Kirk Goldsberry, the next stops for Kawhi and Durant

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 12:00:00 -0000

In Episode 141 of the On Second Thought podcast, Austin resident Kirk Goldsberry, the author of New York Times best seller Sprawlball, examines the impact of the three-point shot on the NBA and how the league may tweak the rules with the sport’s most revolutionary weapon. He also talks about his time with the San Antonio Spurs and the team’s development of star forward Kawhi Leonard.
Hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls also preview Game 6 of the NBA Finals and revisit Monday’s Best of Centex Preps banquet.

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Ep 140: Houston Texans QB Deshaun Watson on June 10 Best of Centex banquet, Bru McCoy saga

Thu, 30 May 2019 12:00:00 -0000

In Episode 140 of the On Second Thought podcast, Houston Texans Pro Bowl QB Deshaun Watson talks about coming to Austin for the June 10 Best of Centex preps banquet and his journey from high school to the NFL. Also, hosts Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden break down what's going on with Texas wideout Bru McCoy.

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Ep 139: Deshaun Watson coming to 2019 Centex preps event; MLB Network host Robert Flores

Thu, 23 May 2019 12:00:00 -0000

In Episode 139 of the On Second Thought podcast, Statesman high school writers Rick Cantu and Thomas Jones provide details on the upcoming All-Centex Preps banquet featuring Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson. The event is slated for 6:30 p.m. June 10 at the Palmer Events Center and will honor Central Texas athletes who were named to Statesman All-Centex teams during this school year. Admission for those athletes is free. To register, go to statesman.com/preps and obtain an entry code.Also, MLB Network personality Robert Flores gives his thought on his years as a SportsCenter host and some of the top storylines from the current season.

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Ep 138: Texas softball coach Mike White, Texas baseball on the brink

Thu, 16 May 2019 12:00:00 -0000

In Episode 138 of the On Second Thought podcast, Texas softball coach Mike White gives a primer on his team’s NCAA Regional matchup against Sam Houston State. The guys also break down a do-or-die weekend for Texas baseball and and exciting upcoming event in Austin featuring Super Bowl MVP Drew Brees.

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Ep 137: Texas ex Brian Robison on retirement and the bug: Who would win between Durant and Jordan?

Thu, 09 May 2019 12:00:00 -0000

In Episode 137 of the On Second Thought podcast, Texas ex Brian Robison talks about settling into retirement, fishing and the itch to play again and Kirk and Ced break down the NBA playoffs and how Longhorn legend Kevin Durant stacks up against the great Michael Jordan.

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Ep 136: Statesman restaurant critic Matthew Odam on why the Rockets aren’t dead yet; How Omenihu and Boyd will fare in the NFL

Thu, 02 May 2019 12:00:00 -0000

In Episode 136 of the On Second Thought sports podcast, Statesman restaurant critic and native Houstonian, Mathew Odam attempts to calm down Rockets fans who fear their team has bitten off more than they can chew against the defending champion Golden State Warriors. Plus, how Texas exes Charles Omenihu and Kris Boyd fare with the Houston Texans and Minnesota Vikings, respectively. All that plus a nice guest cameo at the end of the show that you won't want to miss!

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Ep 135: SA Express-News Mike Finger on the Spurs woes; Texas baseball struggles, NFL draft

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 12:00:00 -0000

In Episode 135 of the On Second Thought podcast, San Antonio Express-News columnist Mike Finger breaks down what could be the Spurs' last stand in Game 6 of the NBA playoffs. Kirk and Ced also examine what ails Texas baseball and which Longhorns will get selected in the NFL draft this weekend.

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Ep 134: Kirk Bohls' chat with Tiger, Texas spring football, NBA

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 12:00:00 -0000

In Episode 134 of On Second Thought, Kirk Bohls talks about his chat with Tiger Woods at Augusta regarding his renewed quest to top Jack Nicklaus' record of 18 majors after winning his fifth Masters. The guys also discuss new Texas running back Jordan Whittington's potential impact and Todd Orlando's retooled defense.

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Ep 133: Spring game primer, Ludacris, NIT love for Shaka

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 12:00:00 -0000

In Episode 133 of the On Second Thought podcast, Cedric Golden and guest host Brian Davis give a primer for Saturday's Orange-White game, including a preview of the Ludacris concert. They also examine the impact of Texas' NIT basketball win leading into next season.

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Ep 132: UT-Arlington coach Chris Ogden on mentors Barnes and Beard; Brian Davis on Shaka's mentality before NIT title tilt

Thu, 04 Apr 2019 12:00:00 -0000

UT-Arlington coach Chris Beard joins Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls for Episode 132 of On Second Thought and discusses the importance of his relationship with mentors Rick Barnes and Chris Beard. He also breaks down Tech's chance to win a NCAA title this weekend.
Also, Texas beat writer Brian Davis gives us temperature check from the Longhorn locker room before tonight's NIT championship game against Lipscomb.

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Ep 131: Texas hoops legend Lance Blanks on why Shaka needs one more season

Thu, 21 Mar 2019 12:00:00 -0000

Texas legend Lance Blanks believes Texas basketball coach Shaka Smart should get another year to turn things around. He tells us why and breaks down the NCAA Tournament bracket in Episode 131 of the On Second Thought podcast.
Hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls also give their picks to win the NCAA Tournament.

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Ep 130: Tom Herman's biggest worry entering spring football, Shaka's Horns and the NCAA bubble

Thu, 14 Mar 2019 12:00:00 -0000

Texas began its quest to improve upon its Sugar Bowl win and 10-4 season with the start of spring football. What are Tom Herman's biggest concerns? Also, Shaka Smart's coaching seat just warmed up. Brian Davis joins hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls and gives us a primer before Texas' Big 12 tourney opener against Kansas.

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Ep 129: Shaka Smart on winning, Spring football primer, Texas baseball

Thu, 07 Mar 2019 13:00:11 -0000

In Episode 129 of the On Second Thought podcast, Texas basketball coach Shaka Smart discusses his program's struggles to win consistently, Saturday's regular-season finale against TCU, and suspended guard Kerwin Roach II, who will not play.

Also, hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls discuss the surging Texas baseball team, which just catcher DJ Petrinsky for the season, the start of spring football, and how Texas football players fared at the NFL Scouting Combine.

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Ep 128: Should Kerwin Roach be playing? Bowie hoops coach Celester Collier

Thu, 28 Feb 2019 13:00:45 -0000

In Episode 128 of the On Second Thought podcast, hosts Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden examine the controversy surrounding the suspension of Texas basketball's leading scorer Kerwin Roach. They also visit with Bowie HS basketball coach Celester Collier whose Bulldogs are in this weekend's Class 6A regional playoff field. Plus, a Texas-LSU baseball primer.

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Ep 127: Texas TE Andrew Beck on why he moved to Vegas, UT Hoops preview

Thu, 21 Feb 2019 13:00:33 -0000

In Episode 127 of the On Second Thought podcast, former Texas tight Andrew Beck discusses his Pro Timing Day preparation and reveals why he moved to Las Vegas to train. Hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls abreak down the NCAA Tourney status of the Texas basketball team, which plays at Oklahoma Saturday then examines the fallout from Colin Kaepernick's settlement with the NFL.

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Ep 126: Can Texas hoops make the NCAA's? Did Kyler make the right decision?

Thu, 14 Feb 2019 13:00:01 -0000

Hosts Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden break down the road facing the Texas Longhorns after the failed upset bid of Kansas State. They also discuss Kyler Murray's viability as an NFL first round draft pick and which Texas players could wow at the NFL Scouting Combine.

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Ep 125: Recruiting guru Mike Craven rates Horns, Aggies NSD success

Thu, 07 Feb 2019 13:00:00 -0000

In Episode 125 of the On Second Thought podcast, Hookem.com recruiting guru Mike Craven breaks down recruiting for the Texas Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies from National Signing Day. Also, Kirk and Ced put a bow on the NFL season and look ahead to 2019.

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Ep 124: Is Texas hoops back after KU win? Tennessee coach Rick Barnes on Vols' resurgence

Thu, 31 Jan 2019 13:00:00 -0000

Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden examine the significance of Texas' win over Kansas and its effect on embattled coach Shaka Smart in Episode 124 of the On Second Thought podcast.
Former Texas coach Rick Barnes, now heading the top-ranked Tennessee Volunteers, talks about his current team and a chance to win a first national title. The guys also give their players under the radar for Sunday's Super Bowl.

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Ep 123: A&M coaching legend R.C. Slocum on the challenges of CFP panel

Thu, 24 Jan 2019 13:00:00 -0000

Texas A&M coaching legend R.C. Slocum, a new addition to the College Football Playoff selection committee, joins Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls for Episode 123 of the On Second Thought podcast. Slocum answers the question: what if Texas was No.5 in the CFP rankings? Would he pull the trigger and move the Horns up to four?

Also, the guys break down the huge officiating gaffes during the NFL weekend and the upcoming Super Bowl matchup.

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Ep 122: Brian Davis on Shaka's struggles; FOX's Charles Davis on Kingsbury's hire, young NFL QBs

Thu, 17 Jan 2019 13:00:00 -0000

In a jam-packed Episode 122 of the On Second Thought podcast, Longhorns beat writer Brian Davis and hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls discuss what ails Texas basketball lately and if it is beyond repair. They also break down the controversy surrounding the NCAA's transfer rule.
FOX NFL color analyst Charles Davis questions Arizona's hire of Kliff Kingsbury and projects the odds of young QBs Jared Goff and Patrick Mahomes beating Super Bowl winners Drew Brees and Tom Brady in this weekend's championship games.

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Ep 121: After Sugar Bowl win, will the Longhorns crack preseason Top 10 Plus Dallas Cowboys radio voice Brad Sham

Thu, 10 Jan 2019 13:00:00 -0000

In Episode 121 of the On Second Thought podcast, hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls examine Texas' chances of improving upon a huge season in 2019. Also, Dallas Cowboys play by play voice Brad Sham explains why the Cowboys have a good chance to upset the Los Angeles Rams in Saturday's playoff game.

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Ep: 120 AJC's Mark Bradley answers: will Georgia be down in Sugar Bowl vs underdog Horns?

Thu, 06 Dec 2018 13:00:00 -0000

How much did the tough loss to Alabama in the SEC title game affect the Georgia Bulldogs? Has the door opened for the underdog Texas Longhorns to pull a Sugar Bowl upset. Atlanta Journal-Constitution columnist gives his perspective from the other side of the fence on this week's On Second Thought podcast.
Hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls also discuss possible playoff injury replacements with Statesman fantasy league guru Cat Vasquez.

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Ep: 119 ABC’s Todd Blackledge and coaching legend Barry Switzer on Texas-Oklahoma

Thu, 29 Nov 2018 13:00:00 -0000

In Episode 119 of the the On Second Thought podcast, ABC color analyst gives his take on Saturday’s Big 12 title clash between Texas and Oklahoma while coaching legend Barry Switzer breaks down Lincoln Riley’s coaching style and the problems with the Oklahoma defense.

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Ep 118: Brian Davis on Texas-Iowa State, Houston Chronicle's John McClain on surging Texans

Wed, 14 Nov 2018 13:00:00 -0000

Texas beat writer Brian Davis breaks down the upcoming Iowa State game and gives his picks for First Team All-Big 12. Plus, Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden find out from Houston Chronicle writer John McClain why the Houston Texans are one of the hottest teams in the NFL after an 0-3 start.

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Ep 117: Horns visit Lubbock, Horns Down: fair or foul?

Thu, 08 Nov 2018 13:00:00 -0000

Hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls break down Texas' chances at Texas Tech Saturday, the beginning of Longhorn basketball season, the Horns down controversy and what lies ahead for the Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans, teams headed in opposite directions.

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Ep 116: WVU coach Dana Hologorsen on the Longhorns and the CFP

Thu, 01 Nov 2018 12:00:00 -0000

West Virginia head coach Dana Holgorsen joins Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden and discusses his team’s game at Texas Saturday. He also gives his take on the College Football Playoff format. The guys also assess the state of the Longhorns after that 38-35 loss at Oklahoma State and break down the flurry of trades in the NFL, including receivers Amari Cooper and Demaryius Thomas going to the Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans, respectively.

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Ep 115: Oklahoma’s Jenni Carlson on Oklahoma State’s upset chances against Texas

Thu, 25 Oct 2018 12:00:00 -0000

Oklahoman columnist Jenni Carlson breaks down the struggles of the Oklahoma State Cowboys who are out to upset the No. 6 Texas Longhorns in Stillwater Saturday. Also, Statesman fantasy football guru Cat Vasquez gives his breakout picks for the second half of the NFL season and examines the potential upside of the Dallas Cowboys trading for enigmatic wideout Amari Cooper.

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Ep. 114: CBS Sports’ Dennis Dodd on Texas and the CFP

Thu, 11 Oct 2018 12:00:00 -0000

CBSSports.com college football writer Dennis Dodd joins Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden and discusses Texas’ chances to make it into the College Football playoff at season’s end. He also gives us his Heisman Trophy favorites and examines the possibility of expanding the current playoff format.
Kirk and Ced also gauge the hot-seat status of Dallas’ Jason Garrett and Houston’s Bill O’Brien after the Cowboys’ 19-16 overtime loss in Houston.

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Ep113: ESPN.com's Jake Trotter on Texas-OU, NFL Network's Jane Slater on Dez-Gate

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 12:00:00 -0000

ESPN.com college football writer Jake Trotter joins Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden and recalls the story of Oklahoma's planted fake play script against Texas in 1999 and answers why the Horns have a great chance to spring the upset Saturday. Also, NFL Network reporter Jane Slater assesses the Dez Bryant situation in Dallas and the Cowboys' chances of winning the NFC East.

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On Second Thought Episode 112: Texas legend Rod Babers’ concerns on K-State, Shaka’s hot seat

Thu, 27 Sep 2018 12:00:00 -0000

Longhorn legend and local sports talk personality Rod Babers give his unique take on the surging Texas Longhorns in Episode 112 of the On Second Thought podcast.

Babers, the host of the popular sports talk show The Rodcast on 104.9 The Horn, tells hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls why the Texas Longhorns can’t look past a wounded Kansas State team, despite the Wildcats’ recent struggles.
Kirk and Ced also assess the seat temperature level of two coaches of interest in the state: Texas basketball’s Shaka Smart and the Dallas Cowboys’ Jason Garrett.

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Ep: 111: Ex LSU coach Les Miles on Texas-TCU, acclaimed author Michael MacCambridge

Thu, 20 Sep 2018 12:00:00 -0000

Former LSU coach Les Miles joins Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden and tackles a myriad topics, including Tom Herman’s rebuild at Texas, Nick Saban’s dominance and Miles’ desire to return to coaching. The guys also preview Texas’ showdown with TCU and chat with acclaimed author Michael MacCambridge, who discusses the NFL’s hottest topics and the upcoming Dan Jenkins Excellence in Sportswriting award.

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Ep 110: UT legend Michael Griffin on Texas -USC, Jean-Jacques Taylor on Cowboys

Thu, 13 Sep 2018 12:00:00 -0000

Texas legend Michael Griffin joins Kirk and Cedric and breaks down the Texas defense entering a big matchup against USC. He also discusses being inducted into the Texas Hall of Honor and his favorite moments as a Texas football player. Also, Dallas sports media personality Jean-Jacques Taylor gives his take on the shaky Dallas Cowboys with a huge test coming up Sunday night against the New York Giants.

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Ep. 109: Texas’ desperation level pre-Tulsa, DMN’s Kevin Sherrington on the Dallas Cowboys, Aggies

Thu, 06 Sep 2018 12:00:00 -0000

Dallas Morning News columnist Kevin Sherrington addresses Dallas’ attempts to trade for Texas ex Earl Thomas and gives his take on the state of Texas football. Hosts Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden assess the desperation level on the Forty Acres entering the Tulsa game plus forecast how Dallas and Houston will fare this season. They also give their Super Bowl, MVP, and Rookie of the Year picks.

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Ep 108: Brett McMurphy on Ohio State domestic abuse scandal

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 12:00:00 -0000

Hosts Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden talk to Stadium Network reporter Brett McMurphy about the explosive Ohio State scandal story that he personally broke and all the repercussions on that school, Urban Meyer and Texas’ Tom Herman. They also visit with Statesman beat reporter Suzanne Halliburton about the Big 12 football race and the Texas Aggies’ projections for this season and discuss how big the Longhorns’ opener with Maryland is on Saturday.

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Ep 107: Kristi Scales on Dallas Cowboys, Cat Vasquez gives fantasy football tips

Thu, 23 Aug 2018 12:00:00 -0000

Veteran Dallas Cowboys sideline reporter Kristi Scales joins columnists Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls about her expectations for the team and raves about former Longhorn Connor Williams, and the Statesman’s Cat Vasquez offers his fantasy football tips for the upcoming season.

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Ep 106: Brian Davis on Texas football’s camp concerns, Kevin Lyttle on MLS coming to Austin

Thu, 16 Aug 2018 12:00:00 -0000

Texas beat writer Brian Davis joins Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls to discuss his biggest concerns surrounding Texas football with the season opener coming up against Maryland on August 30. Plus he gives us a glimpse of what’s going on with Texas basketball entering Shaka Smart’s third year. Also, soccer beat writer Kevin Lyttle breaks down what happens next now that Austin has landed a MLS franchise.

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Ep 105: SI writer Ben Reiter on his new book Astroball, Ced and Kirk preview Longhorn fall camp

Thu, 26 Jul 2018 12:00:00 -0000

Sports Illustrated senior writer Ben Reiter discusses his book Astroball: The New Way to Win It and how he correctly predicted in 2014 that the Houston Astros would win the 2017 World Series. Also, hosts Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden break down Texas’ most critical non-quarterback issues going into fall camp.

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Ep. 104: DeShon Elliott calls out Texas coaching staff, Big 12 Media Days Review

Thu, 19 Jul 2018 12:00:00 -0000

Statesman columnists Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden discuss DeShon Elliott’s flap with Tom Herman, the coach’s comment on his elite Longhorn players and the Spurs’ Kawhi Leonard trade to the Raptors. They also review the Big 12 Football Media Days and discuss the Spurs trade of all-star Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors.

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Ep 103: Longhorn sports ‘on the upswing’

Thu, 28 Jun 2018 12:00:00 -0000

Hosts Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden examine the last school year’s successes and failures for the Texas Longhorns. They also make their predictions for the upcoming Big 12 football race as well as the future homes of NBA stars LeBron James and Kawhi Leonard.

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Ep 102: Texas baseball coach David Pierce on College World Series journey, Craig Way, radio voice of the Longhorns

Thu, 14 Jun 2018 12:00:00 -0000

It’s a jam-packed episode as Texas baseball coach David Pierce discusses his team’s journey to the College World Series and its first-round matchup with Arkansas while Craig Way, the longtime radio voice of the Longhorns, gives his take on Texas’ chances in Omaha along with a look back at some of his best favorite moments calling Texas games over the years.

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Ep 101: Austin super regional preview with Texas coach David Pierce, Tennessee Tech’s Matt Bragga

Thu, 07 Jun 2018 12:00:00 -0000

Hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls chat with Texas baseball coach David Pierce and Tennessee Tech’s Matt Bragga, whose teams meet this weekend in the Austin super regional with the winner advancing to the College World Series.

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Ep 100: Best of On Second Thought, Texas Baseball coach David Pierce on regionals

Thu, 31 May 2018 12:00:00 -0000

In the centennial episode of On Second Thought Ced and Kirk revisit some notable moments in the podcast's history. Plus, Texas Baseball coach David Pierce previews the Austin NCAA Baseball Regional.

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Ep 99: Author Armen Keteyian on Tiger Woods best seller

Thu, 24 May 2018 12:00:00 -0000

Acclaimed author/TV correspondent Armen Keteyian calls in to give some insight on his revealing book on Tiger Woods, co-authored with Jeff Benedict. Keteyian talks about the genesis of the project and gives us a peek behind the curtain at one of the most complicated athletes in sports history.

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Ep 98: Chris Del Conte on the Tour of Texas and gambling, TCU baseball preview

Thu, 17 May 2018 12:00:00 -0000

Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte gives some insight behind the Tour of Texas. Also, hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls discuss the pros and cons of legalizing sports gambling and preview Texas baseball’s big weekend series against TCU.

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Ep 97: Del Conte’s Texas facilities plan, Houston Chronicle’s Jonathan Feigen

Thu, 10 May 2018 12:00:00 -0000

Hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls discuss Chris Del Conte’s comments on the aging Texas athletic facilities and Houston Chronicle beat writer Jonathan Feigen previews the Western Conference finals between the top-seeded Houston Rockets and the defending champion Golden State Warriors.

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Ep 96: Danny Davis, Orange-White game review, Spurs offseason concerns

Thu, 26 Apr 2018 12:00:00 -0000

Texas beat writer Danny Davis joins hosts Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden. They take a look at the Orange-White Game that was and look ahead to Texas baseball’s final three Big 12 series. The guys also examine what the San Antonio Spurs are facing in an offseason of uncertainty (Gregg Popovich, Kawhi Leonard, Manu Ginobili, Tony Parker, etc.) and the Commission on College Basketball’s recommendations on banning cheat, hiring agents, and the end of the one-and-dones.

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Ep 95: Longhorns spring football, SA Express-News’ Jeff McDonald on Kawhi Leonard

Thu, 19 Apr 2018 12:00:00 -0000

Hosts Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden provide a Texas spring football primer, and veteran San Antonio Express-News Spurs beat writer Jeff McDonald gives update on murky situation looming with injured superstar Kawhi Leonard.

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Ep 94: Houston sports with Statesman food critic Matthew Odam, Johnny Manziel’s comeback

Thu, 12 Apr 2018 12:00:00 -0000

Hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls welcome Statesman food critic Matthew Odam to the dungeon. Odam, a devout fan of the Houston Astros and Houston Rockets, talks about his love of H-town sports and is grilled on why he doesn’t share the hosts’ love of Rudy’s brisket. Also, Statesman college football writer Suzanne Halliburton gives some insight on Johnny Manziel’s comeback attempt along with a primer on Texas A&M football, which has its spring game Saturday.

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Ep 93: Kirk Bohls from The Masters, Danny Davis on UT spring football, baseball

Thu, 05 Apr 2018 12:00:00 -0000

Co-host Kirk Bohls calls in from Augusta to preview The Masters and break down the title chances of the resurgent Tiger Woods and Texas ex Jordan Spieth. Plus, American-Statesman sports writer Danny Davis joins co-host Cedric Golden in the dungeon to update us on what’s happening with Texas spring football and the Longhorn baseball team, which enters an important Big 12 home series against Baylor.

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Ep 92: Broadcaster Jim Nantz on Final Four and The Masters, Texas spring football, VY’s letter

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 12:00:00 -0000

Since Hall of Fame broadcaster Jim Nantz is calling the Final Four and The Masters over the next two weekends, On Second Thought podcast hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls invited him to this week’s Episode 92. The guys also discuss Texas spring football and Vince Young’s letter to his former head coach Jeff Fisher that went unopened.

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Ep 91: Texas hoops review, Karen Aston on Sweet 16, Huston Street on Augie Garrido

Thu, 22 Mar 2018 12:00:00 -0000

Hosts Ced and Kirk put a bow on Shaka Smart’s third season at Texas. They also visit with women’s coach Karen Aston, who has her team in another Sweet 16, and Longhorn legend Huston Street, who shares his favorite Augie Garrido stories.

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Ep 90: Shaka Smart on Nevada, UT hoops beat writers Brian Davis and Rick Cantu

Thu, 15 Mar 2018 12:00:00 -0000

In an expanded Episode 90 of the On Second Thought podcast, hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls ask guest Shaka Smart if he is still happy as the coach at the University of Texas.
Friday’s first-round matchup against Nevada will be his 100th game at Texas. Smart is 50-49. The guys also discuss their brackets and break down the Longhorn matchups in the men’s and women’s game with basketball beat writers Brian Davis and Rick Cantu.

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Ep 89 : Big 12 basketball, Horns at NFL Combine, Spring League CEO Brian Woods

Thu, 08 Mar 2018 13:00:00 -0000

Hosts Ced and Kirk discuss the upcoming NCAA Tournament for the Texas basketball teams and Ced speaks with former Texas football players Malik Jefferson, DeShon Elliott, Michael Dickson, and Holton Hill from the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis.
Also, The Spring League founder Brian Woods discussing Johnny Manziel joining the four-team league which begins play on April 7 at Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex, aka the Parmer Palace.

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Ep 88: Texas’ must-win vs. WVA, Clarence Hill of the Star-Telegram on the Cowboys

Thu, 01 Mar 2018 13:00:00 -0000

Hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls give their answers to the issues facing the NCAA amid the recent Yahoo report of players accepting illegal payments. They also preview Texas’ basketball’s must-win regular-season finale against West Virginia. Also, Fort Worth Star-Telegram Cowboys writer Clarence Hill weighs in on Jerry Jones’ feud with the NFL and Dallas’ draft needs as the NFL Scouting Combine gets under way in Indianapolis.

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Ep 87: Former Longhorn LB Malik Jefferson on NFL Combine and decision to turn pro

Thu, 22 Feb 2018 13:00:00 -0000

Former Texas Longhorn linebacker Malik Jefferson, an All-Big 12 selection and Butkus Award finalist, discusses his preparation for the upcoming NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis and the tough decision to leave school one year early to turn pro. Hosts Kirk and Cedric also discuss the Texas women’s basketball team’s quest to close the gap between itself and Baylor in the league.

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Ep 86: Texas baseball coach David Pierce, Shaka's struggles

Thu, 15 Feb 2018 14:00:00 -0000

Ced and Kirk visit with Texas baseball coach David Pierce. The Longhorns open the 2018 season Friday against Louisiana-Lafayette. The guys also examine Texas basketball teams that are headed in opposite directions.

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Ep. 85: Texas' National Signing Day, Westlake's Nick Foles, Super Bowl hero

Thu, 08 Feb 2018 14:00:00 -0000

Hosts Ced and Kirk discuss Texas' National Signing Day haul and break down former Westlake QB Nick Foles' future after his Super Bowl MVP performance.

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Ep 84: Mike Craven on the Texas 2018 recruiting class, Super Bowl LII preview

Thu, 01 Feb 2018 14:00:00 -0000

Hookem.com recruiting writer Mike Craven breaks down Texas’ 2018 recruiting class before Wednesday’s National Signing Day. Plus, hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls preview Super Bowl LII and discuss if New England’s dominance is good or bad for the NFL.

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Ep 83: Texas NCAA tourney prospects with Brian Davis, Spurs and Super Bowl LII

Thu, 25 Jan 2018 12:00:00 -0000

Texas beat writer Brian Davis joins Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls and gives his take on Texas NCAA tournament prospects. Davis also breaks down Tom Herman’s hire of assistant coach Herb Hand. Kirk and Ced also discuss how the Philadelphia Eagles can beat New England in the Super Bowl and examine the Kawhi Leonard saga in San Antonio.

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Ep 82: Danny Davis on Malik and Baker, TexAgs.com writer Olin Buchanan on Jimbo Fisher

Fri, 08 Dec 2017 12:00:00 -0000

Texas beat writer Danny Davis joins Episode 82 of the On Second Thought podcast to give his takes on the NFL decision facing Longhorn linebacker Malik Jefferson, OU quarterback Baker Mayfield's Heisman journey, and Texas volleyball's challenge at the Palo Alto Regional. Also, TexAgs.com columnist Olin Buchanan calls in to give us a temperature check in College Station with Texas A&M's huge hire of football coach Jimbo Fisher.

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Ep 81: Brian Davis on Herman Year One, Dennis Dodd on the CFP

Thu, 30 Nov 2017 15:32:00 -0000

Statesman beat writer Brian Davis joins Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls breaks down the roller coaster that was Texas' 6-6 regular season. The guys also examine Tom Herman's first season and discuss the fallout that is occurring with the expected departure of some name players. CBSSports.com national college football writer Dennis Dodd calls in to set the table for Championship Weekend and the CFP.

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Ep 80: WVU coach Dana Holgorsen on hillbillies, Rick Canto on HS playoffs

Thu, 16 Nov 2017 15:00:00 -0000

Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls break down the tough road trip facing the Texas Longhorns who travel to West Virginia Saturday. Mountaineers’ coach Dana Holgorsen calls in to address Breckyn Hager’s “hillbilly and moonshine” comment and his team’s chances of qualifying for the Big 12 Championship Game. Also, a high school playoff primer from beat writer Rick Cantu, college and NFL picks, and more.

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Ep 79: Holton Hill fallout, Texas hoops coaches Shaka Smart and Karen Aston

Thu, 09 Nov 2017 15:00:00 -0000

In a jam-packed episode, hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls examine the fallout from Holton’s Hill’s suspension with a must-win game coming up against Kansas.They’re also joined by Texas basketball coaches Shaka Smart and Karen Aston. The men open the season Friday against Northwestern while the women host Stetson Friday. Plus, college and NFL picks.

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Ep 78: TCU AD Chris Del Conte on Texas showdown

Thu, 02 Nov 2017 14:34:00 -0000

TCU athletic director Chris Del Conte discusses the success of his program, coach Gary Patterson's impact, and Saturday's home game against the Texas Longhorns. Statesman fantasy football expert Cat Vasquez gives some free agent advice for owners of suspended Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott. Plus, Kirk and Ced make the weekly college and pro football picks.

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Ep 77: Grading OC Tim Beck, Waco Tribune-Herald’s Brice Cherry on Texas-Baylor

Thu, 26 Oct 2017 14:00:00 -0000

Is offensive coordinator Tim Beck doing a good job in his first season at Texas? Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls debate the subject and preview Texas’ Saturday matchup with Baylor. Also, Waco Tribune-Herald sports editor Brice Cherry joins the show and breaks down 0-7 Baylor’s tough start under first-year coach Matt Rhule. Plus, NFL and college picks.

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Ep. 76: Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy, ESPN college football analyst Greg McElroy

Thu, 19 Oct 2017 14:00:00 -0000

Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy gives his thoughts on Saturday’s game at Texas, his recent shirtless display at a school pep rally and a possible coaching future in the NFL. ESPN college football analyst/radio host Greg McElroy looks back on the night he quarterbacked Alabama to a national title win over Texas and gives his midseason choices for the College Football Playoff. He also examines the challenges facing Tom Herman at Texas. Ced and Kirk also preview and predict the Texas-Oklahoma State winner as part of their weekly picks segment.

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Ep. 75: Legendary Oklahoma head coach Bob Stoops

Thu, 12 Oct 2017 14:31:00 -0000

Legendary Oklahoma head coach Bob Stoops joins Ced and Kirk to talk about his transition into retirement and discusses if he might return to the sidelines one day. Also Texas football beat writers Brian Davis and Danny Davis join the hosts for a roundtable discussion of Saturday’s Red River Rivalry showdown between Texas and Oklahoma. Plus, college, NFL picks, and more.

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Ep 74: Kansas State coach Bill Snyder on his coaching future

Thu, 05 Oct 2017 15:00:00 -0000

Legendary Kansas State head coach Bill Snyder answers the eternal question: how long will he coach? He also talks about celebrating his 78th birthday on Saturday, the same day his Wildcats visit the Texas Longhorns. Ced and Kirk also examine Texas’ problems in the run game and debate whether or not Tom Herman should play both Shane Buechele and Sam Ehlinger. Also, the weekly college and pro picks.

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Ep 73: Ced and Kirk break down Iowa State

Thu, 28 Sep 2017 21:26:00 -0000

Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls break down the obstacles Texas will face in a tough road test at Iowa State. They also give their thoughts on the NFL national anthem protests and President Trump's criticism of NFL players. Fort Worth Star-Telegram columnist Mac Engel reveals why former Texas A&M athletic director Eric Hyman wanted to distance himself from Kevin Sumlin's lucrative contract. He also opines on the Dallas Cowboys handling of the national anthem situation and gives an update on the red-hot TCU Horned Frogs.

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Ep 72: Brian Davis on USC and the Chris Warren issue

Thu, 21 Sep 2017 16:19:00 -0000

Texas beat writer Brian Davis joins Cedric and Kirk to discuss all things Longhorn football: the USC aftermath, the lack of carries being given to running back Chris Warren, and the bye week coming up before a Thursday night game at Iowa State. Also, a remembrance of the late Sean Adams, a sports radio personality who passed away suddenly last week and the return of the college and NFL picks.

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Ep 71: Vince Young and teammates revisit the 2005 national title game

Thu, 14 Sep 2017 17:04:00 -0000

Texas greats Vince Young, Aaron Ross and Kasey Studdard revisit the greatest college football game ever played, the Longhorns' 2005 national title win over USC. Ced and Kirk also preview Saturday's game.

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Ep. 70: Mack Brown on Rose Bowl Hall of Fame induction, San Jose State preview

Thu, 07 Sep 2017 07:23:00 -0000

In Episode 70 of the On Second Thought podcast, legendary Texas football coach Mack Brown joins Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls to discuss his induction into the Rose Bowl Hall of Fame and his best memories from coaching in the Granddaddy of all bowl games, including the 2005 national title game. He also discusses the Horns’ early struggles under new coach Tom Herman. Ced and Kirk also break down the quarterback situation entering Game No. 2 against San Jose State and unveil their first set of college and NFL picks.

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Ep 69: ESPN's Jake Trotter on the Big 12, Texas-Maryland preview

Thu, 31 Aug 2017 14:29:00 -0000

In Episode 69 of the On Second Thought podcast, ESPN.com college football analyst Jake Trotter joins Cedric and Kirk to break down the Big 12 for the upcoming season. The guys preview the opener and discuss Tom Herman’s naming of Poona Ford, Connor Williams, Naashon Hughes and P.J. Locke as captains and discuss how Major Applewhite’s Houston Cougars are dealing with the tragedy in their city.

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Ep. 68: Tom Herman on his preseason ranking

Thu, 24 Aug 2017 17:01:00 -0000

In Episode 68 of the On Second Thought podcast, Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls debate how much and when Texas coach Tom Herman should play freshman quarterback Sam Ehlinger behind incumbent Shane Buechele. High school football beat writer Rick Cantu breaks down Central Texas’ best title hopes and shares the story of LBJ coach Andrew Jackson, who is battling Stage 4 cancer. Fantasy football writer Cat Vasquez gives his take on the viability of suspended Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott and examines the top rookies entering fantasy league drafts coming up.

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Ep. 67: Houston coach Major Applewhite on replacing Tom Herman

Thu, 17 Aug 2017 15:44:00 -0000

In Episode 67 of the On Second Thought podcast, new Houston head coach Major Applewhite discusses the challenge that comes with following in Tom Herman’s footsteps. Ced and Kirk and Kirk also examine the similarities between Applewhite and Herman and break down Herman’s concerns at linebacker. Also, the Dallas Cowboys’ postseason prospects if running Ezekiel Elliott is forced to serve his full six-game suspension this season.

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Ep. 66: Tom Herman joins the show, talks timeframe of Texas rebuild

Thu, 10 Aug 2017 15:49:00 -0000

In Episode 66 of the On Second Thought podcast, Tom Herman tells Cedric and Kirk how long he expects to be at his dream job of coaching football at the University of Texas. He also gives us a peek at what he’s doing to bring back the winning culture on the Forty Acres. In addition, the guys discuss the legacy of MLB great Don Baylor, an Austinite who died this week at age 68.

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Ep. 65: Tom Herman has concerns at RB, Jerry Jones and the Hall of Fame

Thu, 03 Aug 2017 15:51:00 -0000

In Episode 65 of the On Second Thought podcast, hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls break down the first week of Camp Herman and discuss concerns at the running back position for the Texas Longhorns. Is there enough depth there with Kirk Johnson banged up? Also, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones going to the Hall of Fame and the decision to pick his wife Gene to present him.

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Ep. 64: New Baylor coach Matt Rhule, Texas football's biggest concerns

Thu, 27 Jul 2017 16:08:00 -0000

Baylor coach Matt Rhule reveals why he left Temple for Waco and explains why he would never step foot on the IMG campus to recruit. Hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls also discuss the biggest concerns facing Texas coach Tom Herman as the Longhorns report to camp Sunday.

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Ep. 63: Tom Herman and the Longhorns at Big 12 Media Days

Thu, 20 Jul 2017 16:09:00 -0000

How did Tom Herman do at his first Big 12 Media Days? In episode 63 of On Second Thought, Cedric Golden, Kirk Bohls, and Danny Davis break down what down at Frisco and how Herman ’s Texas Longhorns and other Big 12 teams will fare in 2017.

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Ep. 62: MLB Network's Kevin Millar on the 2004 World Series, current season; Jarrett Allen in NBA

Thu, 22 Jun 2017 15:46:00 -0000

In Episode 62 of the On Second Thought podcast, former Major League player Kevin Millar joins Cedric and Kirk to tell some of his favorite stories from the 2004 Boston Red Sox team that won the World Series. The guys also break down the NBA draft and ponder LeBron James’ potential role in the parting […]

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Ep. 61: New Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley joins Ced and Kirk; Kevin Durant’s ring

Thu, 15 Jun 2017 16:00:00 -0000

On episode 61 of On Second Thought: New Oklahoma football coach Lincoln Riley discusses taking over the program after the surprising departure of longtime coach Bob Stoops. He also talks about taking on a much larger role in the Texas-Oklahoma rivalry with new Texas coach Tom Herman.

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Ep. 60: Bob Stoops’ legacy, NBA Finals, Danny Davis on UT baseball

Thu, 08 Jun 2017 16:47:00 -0000

In Episode 60 of the On Second Thought podcast, Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls discuss Bob Stoops stepping down as the head coach of Oklahoma. They also rank Kevin Durant in the pantheon of great athletes to come through Texas. Also, Texas baseball beat writer Danny Davis puts on a bow on the 2017 season. […]

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Ep. 59: Reese Leitao fallout, Yahoo! columnist Adrian Wojnarowski previews the NBA Finals

Thu, 01 Jun 2017 15:33:00 -0000

In Episode 59 of the On Second Thought podcast, Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls discuss Texas’ decision to accept tight end Reese Leitao on the football team despite his arrest on drug charges. Award-winning Yahoo! Sports NBA columnist Adrian Wojnarowski breaks down the NBA Finals between Golden State and Cleveland and gives his take on […]

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Ep 58: Texas ex Emmanuel Acho on CTE, 2017 Longhorns season

Thu, 25 May 2017 14:56:00 -0000

In Episode 58 of “On Second Thought” podcast, former Texas linebacker Emmanuel Acho gives his predicted win total for the 2017 Longhorns and assesses brain-injury problem in football. Also, Ced Golden and Kirk Bohls weigh pros and cons of Tom Herman’s pending decision on tight end recruit Reese Leitao and his legal issues and discuss […]

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Ep. 57: Hookem.com’s Mike Craven on UT’s recruiting class, ESPN’s Marc Spears on NBA

Thu, 18 May 2017 14:55:00 -0000

In Episode 57 of the “On Second Thought” podcast, Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls visit with Hookem.com recruiting expert Mike Craven on Tom Herman’s recent recruiting success at Texas. They also visit with a ESPN Undefeated writer Marc Spears, who breaks down Saturday’s Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals between Golden State and the embattled […]

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Ep. 56: Spurs voice Bill Schoening, Texas ex Paul Boyette and UT coaching salaries

Thu, 11 May 2017 15:44:00 -0000

In Episode 56 of “On Second Thought,” Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls break down rising salaries of Longhorn football assistant coaches, preview Game 6 of Spurs-Rockets with San Antonio’s radio voice Bill Schoening and discuss former Longhorn Paul Boyette about his NFL dreams of making the Oakland Raiders as an undrafted free agent.

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Ep. 55: Express-News columnist Mike Finger on Tom Herman, Shaka Smart and Gregg Popovich

Thu, 04 May 2017 16:05:00 -0000

In Episode 55 of the On Second Thought podcast, Mike Finger of the San Antonio Express-News discusses his move to sports columnist, and his impressions of Texas coach Tom Herman and Spurs coach Gregg Popovich. Ced and Kirk also debate whether or not college athletes should be paid.

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Ep. 54: Charean Williams on the Cowboys’ draft, Berry Tramel on Russell Westbrook

Thu, 27 Apr 2017 15:06:00 -0000

In Episode 54 of the On Second Thought podcast, Fort Worth Star-Telegram writer Charean Williams gives a primer on the Dallas Cowboys’ draft needs and The Oklahoman columnist Berry Tramel discusses his postgame interview exchange with Oklahoma City guard Russell Westbrook after the Thunder was eliminated from the NBA playoffs. Cedric and Kirk also preview […]

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Ep. 53: Texas Orange-White game, Houston Chronicle’s John McClain on Texans

Thu, 20 Apr 2017 15:55:00 -0000

In Episode 53 of “On Second Thought,” Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden discuss whether LB Malik Jefferson and RB Chris Warren III are worthy of All-Big 12 honors and the Longhorn quarterback situation; Houston Chronicle’s John McClain drops in and says he’d love to see the Texans draft Texas Tech QB Pat Mahomes.

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Ep. 52: Orange-White Game preview and Danny Davis on UT baseball at Baylor

Thu, 13 Apr 2017 15:59:00 -0000

In Episode 52 of the On Second Thought podcast, Cedric and Kirk discuss the upcoming Texas Orange-White game and which QB will eventually emerge between Shane Buechele and Sam Ehlinger. They also discuss which players on defense will have to step up. The guys also put a bow on Sergio Garcia’s win at The Masters […]

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Ep. 51: Suzanne Halliburton on A&M, Baylor and Kirk on The Masters

Thu, 06 Apr 2017 16:47:00 -0000

On episode 51 of the On Second Thought podcast, Cedric talks about Tom Herman’s emphasis on toughness and physicality during spring football season. Also, Kirk Bohls calls in from Augusta where he is covering The Masters and Big 12 writer Suzanne Halliburton breaks down what’s going on with Texas A&M and Baylor football this spring.

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Ep. 50: Hall of Fame golfer Tom Kite on Dell Match Play and The Masters

Thu, 30 Mar 2017 16:21:00 -0000

In episode 50 of the On Second Thought podcast, Hall of Fame golfer Tom Kite joins Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls to review Dustin Johnson’s win at the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play and preview The Masters. Also, the guys discuss the Final Four and David Ash’s return to football.

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Ep. 49: Kirk and Ced discuss Dell Match Play; Rick Cantu talks about Texas women vs. Stanford

Fri, 24 Mar 2017 15:56:00 -0000

In Episode 49 of On Second Thought, Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls take the show on the road to the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play at Austin Country Club. Also, they discuss Jarrett Allen’s decision and are joined by Texas women’s basketball writer Rick Cantu, who breaks down Friday’s Sweet Sixteen showdown with Stanford.

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Ep. 48: Ced and Kirk compare March Madness Brackets; UT coach Karen Aston on NCAA Women’s Tournament

Thu, 16 Mar 2017 16:59:00 -0000

In Episode 48 of the On Second Thought podcast, hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls break down their NCAA brackets plus speak with Texas women’s basketball coach Karen Aston who calls in to preview Texas’s NCAA opener against Central Arkansas. The guys also discuss the offseason facing Texas men’s coach Shaka Smart and the growing […]

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Ep. 47: Rape reform activist Brenda Tracy on NCAA’s role to curb campus sexual assaults

Thu, 09 Mar 2017 16:33:00 -0000

In Episode 47 of the On Second Thought podcast, Brenda Tracy, a national advocate for sexual violence reform, joins hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls to discuss her life’s work, the situation at Baylor, and what the NCAA needs to do to help prevent the spread of of sexual assaults on college campuses. Kirk and […]

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Ep. 46: Texas Ex Brian Robison on the 2005 championship and his career in the NFL

Thu, 02 Mar 2017 16:50:00 -0000

In Episode 46 of the On Second Thought podcast, Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls visit with former Texas defensive end Brian Robison, who discusses his days with the 2005 national championship team, possibly parting ways with his longtime Minnesota Vikings teammate Adrian Peterson, and what he expects from the Texas Longhorns this fall. Also, the […]

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Ep. 45: UT legend Eric Metcalf at the Texas Sports HOF and thoughts Tom Herman’s staff

Thu, 23 Feb 2017 16:55:00 -0000

In Episode 45 of the On Second Thought podcast, Texas Longhorn legend Eric Metcalf joins the guys in Waco and discusses his induction to the Texas Sports Hall of Fame. The three-time NFL All-Pro also talks about his years playing for Bill Belichick in Cleveland, why it went south for Charlie Strong at Texas and […]

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Ep. 44: Brent Musberger on his career, Texas football, Joe Mixon, life after ESPN

Thu, 16 Feb 2017 16:51:00 -0000

Broadcasting legend Brent Musberger joins Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls for Episode 44 of the “On Second Thought” podcast and discusses his long career in television, his NFL studio days at CBS with Jimmy the Greek, and his long run at ABC/ESPN which had its share of controversy, including his Fiesta Bowl in-game comments about Oklahoma running back Joe Mixon. It’s a candid Musberger pulling no punches.

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Ep. 43: Hookem.com’s Danny Davis on Texas recruiting, baseball

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 15:46:00 -0000

In Episode 43 of “On Second Thought” podcast, Danny Davis joins Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls to discuss Longhorn recruiting, spring football and baseball. Ced and Kirk also close book on Super Bowl and assess ongoing Baylor scandal.

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