On Second Thought

The Texas Longhorns are after their first College World Series championship since 2005 and take the first step Saturday when they open against Georgia in Omaha. Statesman columnist Cedric Golden and the Houston Chronicle’s Kirk Bohls break down the matchup on a special episode of the “On Second Thought” podcast. They also discuss the softball team’s national championship and the furor surrounding...

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. Ce...

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 examine...

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. Ced’s Corner newsletter Make sur...

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. Ced’s Corner newsletter Make sure to sign up for Ced's Corner, the new newsletter from the mind of...

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 Orego...

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. Ced’s Corner newsletter Make sure to sign...

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. Ced’s Corner new...

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. Ced’s Corner ne...

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...

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 an...

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 depar...

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...

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...

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 Lon...

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 Bo...

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 l...

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...

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...

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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...

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, W...

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 som...