Everyone Gets a Trophy

Paul and Kevin break down the Georgia-Alabama national title game as the Bulldogs get their revenge in a 33-18 conquest of the Tide. What did the game tell us about the nature of rematches, injuries, and collective talent? Does Stetson Bennett disprove the thesis that you need an elite QB to win it all? The guys go year by year since 2000 and discuss the merits of the college quarterbacks who led...

Happy New Year! Kevin and Paul herald the new year with a breakdown of the college football bowl games and playoffs, talk a little Texas recruiting and new WR coach Brennan Marion,  how olds value weather, parking spots and quiet New Years Eves, and then muse on John Madden's considerable impact on football and the greater context of Betty White's 99 well-lived years. Wishing you a happy, hea...

No... they're not Big 12 refs reviewing another targeting penalty. In their final episode of 2021, Joe & BK recap the highs and lows from a wild 2021 for Texas Longhorn Athletics. What were the best moments of the year? How 'bout the worst? Which moves most impacted Texas sports in 2022 and beyond? Plus, the guys discuss the Brennan Marion to Texas rumors and preview Big 12 basketball play for...

On this week's episode, Joe & BK give their thoughts on Texas Football's early signing day. How was Sark able to land a top-five class after a disappointing year one? Who can make an immediate impact when they get to the Forty Acres? Which guys did Texas miss out on? Plus, the guys weigh in on Stan Drayton's departure for Dayton and the firing of WR coach Andre Coleman. Finally, the guys talk...

Paul & Kevin talk about the Texas Longhorn's furious finish for NSD1 and who they may still yet ink, the winners and losers on the national scene, Urban Meyer getting his sweet comeuppance in Jacksonville, the possible replacements for Stan Drayton, Casey Thompson's reward program at the El Portal Motel, and why Eddie Murphy was the baddest MFer to ever do it. Finally, a few parting thoughts o...

It's NSD1 eve and the once listless Texas Longhorns are exploiting the favorable tailwinds of NIL, coaching dislocation, and some remarkable events to land elite recruits and transfers with the promise of still even more. Paul and Kevin talk about the impact of Kelvin Banks, Quinn Ewers, and Cam Williams joining the fold and the potential for a terrific finish. Here for the Longhorn Kool-Aid, cuz...

Happy Holidays! On this week's ep., Joe & BK talk about the two new NIL deals for The University of Texas, the Quinn Ewers transfer news and how a commitment from him could impact the future of Texas football and debate some of the other positions Steve Sarkisian needs to address this offseason. Plus, the guys talk about whether or not CDC was too cheap when hiring his coach and preview tomorr...

Texas alums came to write big checks to athletes and chew bubble gum...and they're all out of bubble gum. The massive influx of Longhorn NIL money means more opportunity for Texas, but its also a potential Pandora's Box for player culture if not managed prudently. Paul and Kevin walk through the positive and negative implications and NIL's downstream effects in college football. Speaking of downst...

Are Irish eyes smiling or weeping after the departure of head coach Brian Kelly? Will Kelly be able to adjust to LSU's stringent academics? Kevin and Paul discuss the upside of Marcus Freeman, the downside of Kelly's cultural fit in Baton Rouge, and talk about the complete upending of college footballs most storied programs. What's influencing the shifting landscape of college football, where admi...

Lincoln Riley didn't take the La job, he took the LA job. Riley flees Norman for South Central as coaching bombs drop all over college football at four different top 10 jobs, creating potential opportunity in Austin and uncertainty for several Texas on-field and recruiting  rivals. Kevin and Paul walk through the landscape of Oklahoma's devastated '22 recruiting class and try to make sense of...

In this week's episode, Joe & BK take a look back at Texas's most recent loss to West Virginia. Then, the guys break down Sark's Monday presser and discuss some of his comments regarding the Longhorns' plan for the upcoming offseason. Finally, the guys talk some Texas hoops and give their locks of the week in college football.  Thanks for listening! Apologies for the technical difficultie...

Kevin and Paul wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving! Paul does it podcasting from the bottom of a well - sorry for the audio disturbance. Then they talk turkey on the West Virginia loss and which eligible juniors and seniors they'd like to see return to complement Xavier and Bijan. Then it's on to coordination on both sides of the ball, Sark's offseason challenges, and the need to find a QB. Ir...

After the Longhorns loss to Kansas on Saturday, Joe & BK ask the question, “is this rock bottom”? The guys recap the game, talk about the state of the program and discuss what needs to happen in the off-season. Plus, the guys give their thoughts on Texas Basketball’s first three games of the season. Thanks for listening!

Wins are getting kind of dusty in Austin for lack of use and not even the 1-8 Jayhawks can offer a shine. Paul recites poignant Kansas lyrics and then Paul and Kevin break down a historic Longhorn upset at the hands of Kansas. How should PK be evaluated? What are the realistic options for Steve Sarkisian if he wants to make a move to bolster this defensive staff? Then the guys talk Longhorn hoops,...

On this week's episode, Joe & BK go big picture and talk about the state of the Texas Football program following their 4th straight loss. Plus, the guys give their takes on the Bo Davis post-game video that went viral and debate the future of the QB position in Austin. Finally, the guys recap the first Texas Basketball game and preview this weekend's top 5 matchup against Gonzaga.  Thanks...

Paul offers tips on cleaning poop covered dogs and the dangers of letting little kids name your pets. Speaking of crappy situations, Kevin and Paul talk Texas-Iowa State. Then it's a potpourri of topics, including: Texas potentially courting Quinn Ewers through the portal, how NIL may calcify self-satisfaction, WR Joshua Moore quitting, great college defenses, and how Texas finishes out its final...

Paul and Kevin talk about Gary Patterson's 21 year legacy at TCU, head coaches holding on too long, how to contextualize Patterson's legacy in Ft Worth, and the potential dominos falling elsewhere in college football coaching hires. Then it's on to another frustrating Longhorn loss. This time in Waco to the Baylor Bears. What did we learn? Are we learning anything? Finally, they talk World Series...

Paul and Kevin talk Astros-Braves and why they want Houston to put a thumb in the eye of their smug detractors, discuss Baylor's penchant for hiring good coaches, the Big 12 race, the Matt Wells firing, TCU vs. Texas Tech as a job destination, the dangers of a coach taking an intermediate program job, preview the Baylor Bears football team, mock Urban Meyer sanctimony, and then finish with the Ult...

In this week’s episode, Joe & BK recap the Longhorns’ demoralizing loss to Oklahoma State and discuss where Sark and the Horns sit heading into the mid-season bye week. Then, the guys shift gears and talk some Texas Basketball, as Chris Beard’s team opens the year ranked as the #5 team in the country. Thanks for listening!

Texas plays three winning quarters of football, but that pesky 4th quarter isn't going away. Kevin and Paul break down the Oklahoma State game, general program ills, the concept that talent is as talent does, the importance of repping Texas especially when losing, and debate whether the '86 Mets did all of the cocaine.  The time is now for your new mortgage or refi with Gabe Winslow at 832-55...

On this week's episode, Joe & BK begrudgingly recap the Longhorns' epic collapse against Oklahoma at the Cotton Bowl. After that terrible trip down memory lane, the guys turn their attention to this weekend's top 25 tilt against Mike Gundy and the undefeated Oklahoma State Cowboys. Can the Horns bounce back against the Pokes and extend their winning streak over OSU to 3? The guys give their th...

Is the glass half full or half empty? Either way, it's likely full of hard liquor. Texas and Oklahoma play an all-time classic in Dallas, but the Horns come up short in a 55-48 shootout. Kevin and Paul break down the game, try to make sense of the Texas late game collapse, what the hell is wrong with the defense, why the offense stuttered in the 2nd stanza, and discuss the likelihood of seeing Okl...

It's ou (hate) week. Joe & BK preview everything there is to preview in advance of this Saturday's Red River Shootout. The guys break down the big matchups and give their keys to a Texas victory at the Cotton Bowl. Plus, the guys recap the Horns' win in Fort Worth and give their locks of the week for the upcoming weekend of college football.  Thanks for listening! 

Paul and Kevin discuss Texas breaking through the Purple Haze of TCU's recent dominance. Bijan Robinson and Anthony Cook get game balls for their effort in the 32-27 win. The emotional backlash to any critiques of Casey Thompson's play in Ft Worth force a broader question: what is it about the QB position across all teams that pushes fans to such tribalism, binary thinking, and general madness? An...

On this week's ep., Joe & BK recap the Longhorns' dominant 70-35 win over Texas Tech. What went right for Texas? Are the guys concerned with the defense? Will what we saw on Saturday translate to the remaining Big 12 games? Finally, the guys preview this weekend's tilt against TCU in Fort Worth. Can the Horns break their recent curse against Gary Patterson? One of the guys says yes... Thanks for l...