Austin American-Statesman

Longhorn Confidential

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An ongoing discussion featuring breaking news, interviews and updates about the Texas Longhorns by reporters at the Austin American-Statesman, Austin, Texas and Hookem.com.

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As November begins, where are these Longhorns headed over the final four games? 04.11.2019 25:33

On this week's wide-ranging Longhorn Confidential, American-Statesman staff writers Kirk Bohls, Cedric Golden and Brian Davis discuss what will happen to this Longhorns' football season if things go haywire against the Kansas State Wildcats. Also, we discuss the opening of the men's and women's basketball seasons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discussing decommitments, interviewing Xavion Alford and spotlighting Ryleigh White 31.10.2019 31:31

Danny Davis and Mike Craven of hookem.com chat about last week's decommitments by former Texas pledges Princely Umanmielen and Joshua Eaton. Then it's time to meet 2020 DB Xavion Alford and future softball player Ryleigh White. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Examining Todd Orlando's future as the Texas defensive coordinator 28.10.2019 20:08

On this week's Longhorn Confidential, American-Statesman staff writers Kirk Bohls, Cedric Golden and Brian Davis discuss Texas defensive coordinator Todd Orlando's future and the overall staff makeup for 2020 under head coach Tom Herman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Big 12 recruiting, interviewing Jake Majors and spotlighting Jayden “JJ” Smith 24.10.2019 34:32

Danny Davis and Mike Craven of hookem.com chat about the recruiting scene in the Big 12. Then it's time to meet 2020 OL Jake Majors and future softball baseball player Jayden “JJ” Smith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Longhorn Confidential October 21 21.10.2019 12:27

Statesman writers Danny Davis, Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden examine the state of affairs of Texas football following the near-upset at the hands of Kansas and a road test coming up against TCU. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hudson Card's injury, interviewing Princely Umanmielen and spotlighting Jared Jones 17.10.2019 25:18

Danny Davis and Mike Craven of hookem.com chat about 2020 recruit Hudson Card's season-ending injury. Then it's time to meet 2020 DL Princely Umanmielen and future Texas baseball player Jared Jones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Unpacking the Oklahoma loss and wondering about Texas' future 14.10.2019 22:38

On Longhorn Confidential, American-Statesman writers Kirk Bohls, Cedric Golden and Brian Davis discuss the stunning loss to Oklahoma, how the wheels shot off UT's wagon and whether or not the Longhorns can turn it around for a run to the Big 12 championship in Arlington. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recruiting in Oklahoma, interviewing Ja'Tavion Sanders and spotlighting Travis Sthele 10.10.2019 31:47

Danny Davis and Mike Craven of hookem.com chat about why Texas hasn't recruited many players out of Oklahoma. Then it's time to meet 2021 ATH Ja'Tavion Sanders and future UT baseball player Travis Sthele. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Texas-OU: Who's got the edge and who should emerge as a Heisman candidate? 07.10.2019 22:18

On this week's Longhorn Confidential, the Texas defense is gearing up to stop Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts. American-Statesman staff writers Kirk Bohls, Cedric Golden and Brian Davis discuss the Red River Showdown, OU's 10-point favorite status and what it will take for the Horns to win in the Cotton Bowl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Walk-ons, interviewing Jalen Milroe and spotlighting Dalton Porter 03.10.2019 34:12

Danny Davis and Mike Craven of hookem.com chat about walk-ons earning scholarships. Then it's time to meet 2021 QB Jalen Milroe and future UT baseball player Dalton Porter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Headed to West Virginia while wondering about Collin Johnson, Mack Brown and Texas A&M 30.09.2019 20:49

On this week's episode of Longhorn Confidential, American-Statesman staff writers Kirk Bohls, Cedric Golden and Brian Davis discuss Texas' upcoming trip to West Virginia along with an injury updates, Mack Brown and playing Texas A&M. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Texas vs. Texas A&M recruiting, interviewing Billy Bowman and spotlighting Kelsey Hranicky 26.09.2019 32:18

Danny Davis and Mike Craven of hookem.com chat about the Texas and Texas A&M rivalry... in recruiting. Then it's time to meet 2021 commit Billy Bowman and future UT soccer player Kelsey Hranicky. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MRIs for everyone as Texas looks to get healthy during the off week 23.09.2019 25:53

The 11th-ranked Texas Longhorns have a lengthy injury list coming off a win against Oklahoma State. American-Statesman writers Cedric Golden, Kirk Bohls and Brian Davis discuss getting healthy along with what we heard from coaches Shaka Smart and David Pierce on this week's Longhorn Confidential. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Interviewing Alfred Collins, spotlighting Naomi Cabello and the Cowboys that got away? 19.09.2019 24:09

Danny Davis and Mike Craven of hookem.com chat about Mike Gundy's claim that none of his players received scholarship offers from Texas. Then it's time to meet four-star target Alfred Collins and future UT volleyball player Naomi Cabello. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oklahoma State bringing real firepower to DKR, visiting with Shane Buechele, Charles Omenihu 16.09.2019 15:10

On this week's Longhorn Confidential, American-Statesman staff writers talk about Oklahoma State's eye-popping offense that's coming to Austin this weekend and weekend visits with former Longhorns Shane Buechele and Charles Omenihu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recruiting Houston, interviewing Hudson Card and spotlighting Bentley Cotton 12.09.2019 24:59

Danny Davis and Mike Craven of hookem.com chat about what the city of Houston means to the Longhorns' recruiting plans. Then it's time to meet football recruit Hudson Card and future UT golfer Bentley Cotton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Rice week, but too many questions linger over LSU 09.09.2019 16:48

On this week's Longhorn Confidential, Statesman writers Kirk Bohls, Cedric Golden and Brian Davis examine the missed chances against LSU, what happened on third-and-17 and how the Longhorns regroup and move on to Rice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The LSU game's impact on recruiting, Van Fillinger and Presley Echols 05.09.2019 24:10

Danny Davis and Mike Craven of hookem.com chat about the recruiting storylines that are tied to this weekend's showdown between No. 6 LSU and No. 9 Texas. Then it's time to meet football recruit Van Fillinger and future UT soccer player Presley Echols. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another RB injury? Takeaways from a victory, looking ahead to LSU 02.09.2019 18:36

On this week's Longhorn Confidential, American-Statesman writers Kirk Bohls, Cedric Golden and Brian Davis examine the impact of Jordan Whittington's groin injury and whether or not that will hurt Texas' chances against LSU in a major top-10 matchup this week at Royal-Memorial Stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cornerback recruiting, Bijan Robinson and Madison Williams 29.08.2019 23:29

Danny Davis and Mike Craven of hookem.com chat about UT's recruitment of cornerbacks and running backs. Then it's time to meet football recruit Bijan Robinson and future UT volleyball player Madison Williams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does Texas have any healthy running backs for Louisiana Tech? 26.08.2019 15:23

Texas enters the season opener against Louisiana Tech with multiple injuries at running back. The Statesman crew examines how the Longhorns will fare in their season opener against the Bulldogs on Saturday at Royal-Memorial Stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Remembering Cedric Benson 19.08.2019 21:51

The news of Cedric Benson's death stunned the Longhorn family. American-Statesman staff writers Kirk Bohls, Cedric Golden and Brian Davis discuss Benson's life, legacy and impact at Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do two key injuries change things midway through August? 12.08.2019 15:11

On Longhorn Confidential, Statesman staff writers Brian Davis, Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden discuss the injuries to running back Keaontay Ingram and safety Caden Sterns and how that may change things for Tom Herman's Longhorns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Las Vegas says 9.5 wins for Texas. Too high or too low in 2019? 05.08.2019 17:06

Longhorn Confidential kick starts the 2019 podcast season with a look at the first few days of Texas practice and whether oddsmakers have set the bar too high or too low at 9.5 wins for the Longhorns this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shaka Smart (Lipscomb preview) 03.04.2019 20:21

Texas coach Shaka Smart talks about the team's preparation for the NIT championship game against Lipscomb and pulls the curtain back on what this season has been like for a club that went 16-16 and not invited to the NCAA Tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices