Next Up with Stan Norfleet & Chris Gordy

Houston Chronicle writer Jonathan Alexander joins Next Up to preview offseason priorities and targeted free agents signings for the Houston Texans ahead of the 2024 season. After the loss to the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Divisional playoff, the Texans saw the level of improvement they need to achieve "if they want to win these games," Alexander said. One of improvements the Texans will focus on...

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up review NFL Championship Weekend that saw the Kansas City Chiefs defeat the Baltimore Ravens and the San Francisco 49ers defeat the Detroit Lions. The Ravens hosted the Chiefs and lost 17-10 after turnovers and multiple penalties. Is Patrick Mahomes soldified as the greatest quarterback in the league right now? Could the Houston Texans have defeated this Rav...

Editor of The Rockets Wire Ben DuBose joins Next Up to preview the Los Angeles Lakers entering the Toyota Center to take on the Houston Rockets tonight. DuBose begins by recapping the Rockets win on the road against the Charlotte Hornets on Friday, but also the loss to the Nets in Brooklyn on Saturday. However, a silver lining was guard Jalen Green scoring 36 points in three quarters against the H...

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up discuss the new trend in the NFL where organizations are hiring younger head coaches. Texans offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik has been interviewing for multiple openings, including the Atlanta Falcons position that was filled by Raheem Morris. Texans quarterback coach Jerrod Johnson has also been interviewing for offensive coordinator positions around the...

Cris Dishman, former Houston Oilers cornerback and current head football coach at Texas Southern University, joins Next Up to talk about his journey from an NFL player and coach, XFL, CFL and USFL coach and now at Texas Southern. Dishman is already focused on next season starting with recruiting talent in Houston. "We're not behind, we're right on time." Dishman also wants to put a focus on helpin...

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up reflect on a weird time in Houston sports. What are we most excited for now that the Texans' season has ended? Stan and Chris also debate whether they would rather have a guaranteed World Series win for the Astros or the Texans in an AFC Championship appearance. Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. has been added to the AFC roster in the Pro Bowl, replaci...

Host of the "Locked On Rockets" podcast Jackson Gatlin joins Next Up to recap the Portland Trail Blazers defeating the Houston Rockets 137-131 in overtime. Malcolm Brogdon and Jerami Grant each hit clutch 3-pointers in the final seconds of regulation to extend the game to overtime. Gatlin says the Rockets can't blame their recent losses on injuries. "The team has experienced a bit of a drop-off de...

Former Houston Texans running back Jonathan Wells joins Next Up to recap the Texans season after losing the AFC Divisional playoff against the Baltimore Ravens. "The better team won," but Wells credits the front office for "having an amazing draft" and building a team that "over-achieved." When reviewing the Texans' schedule for next season, Wells acknowledges that "it's hard to maintain that mome...

Chris Gordy of Next Up and guest host Dan Mathews react to C.J. Stroud and Will Anderson Jr. being named the Offensive and Defensive Rooke of the Year by the Pro Football Writers of America. Texans defensive line coach Jacques Cesaire will not be returning to the organization next season, while offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik and quarterback coach Jerrod Johnson continue to interview for availa...

Larry Holder, senior NFL writer for The Athletic, joins Next Up to discuss the Houston Texans following their AFC Divisional playoff loss against the Baltimore Ravens. Holder admits that he picked the Texans to upset the Ravens, and even though he was wrong, he believes that this is only the "base level of where the Texans can go." With DeMeco Ryans as head coach and C.J. Stroud as a quarterback "...

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up review the Houston Texans' season after it came to an end following the AFC Divisional playoff loss against the Baltimore Ravens. Stan and Chris give their favorite moments of the year, and KPRC reporter Aaron Wilson joins the show to preview the 2024 season and talk offseason priorities. The Astros officially sign reliever Josh Hader, and Chris recaps the...

Editor of The Rockets Wire Ben DuBose joins Next Up to break down the Houston Rockets' back-to-back games that saw a victory over the Utah Jazz in overtime on Saturday, but a loss to the Boston Celtics on Sunday. "They competed fairly hard" against the Celtics, but they were facing a team with the best record in the NBA and were down players after the back-to-back games. Center Alperen Şengün scor...

KPRC reporter Aaron Wilson joins Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy on Next Up to review the Texans' season as it concluded with an AFC Divisional playoff loss against the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday. Wilson is optimistic about the Texans carrying their success into next season, but it isn't guaranteed. "You start 0-0 next year." As the Texans begin the offseason, Wilson previews their priorities for...

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up recap the Houston Texans' 34-10 loss to the Ravens in Baltimore, concluding their season. The Texans were unable to achieve a successful run game, gaining only 38 yards rushing and the sole Texans touchdown coming from a Steven Sims' punt return. Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans gives his end of the year press conference following the AFC Divisional playoff....

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up give their final previews and predictions of the AFC Divisional playoff featuring the Houston Texans and the Baltimore Ravens. Tim Barbalace, co-host of Inside Access on 105.7 The Fan in Baltimore, joins the show to provide some insight into the Ravens. Former Texans running back Jonathan Wells comes in-studio to break down how the Texans can win the AFC Di...

Tim Barbalace, co-host of Inside Access on 105.7 The Fan in Baltimore, joins Next Up to provide insight into the Ravens ahead of their matchup with the Houston Texans in the AFC Divisional playoff. Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has had an outstanding season, leading the Ravens to a 13-4 record and clinching the AFC. "He's going to win his second MVP," Barbalace said. However, after upsets in th...

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up react to the news that Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews was a full participant in team practice and is expected to play against the Houston Texans on Saturday in the AFC Divisional playoff. Sports media personality and Chalk Talk creator Kim Davis previews the Texans vs. Ravens and comments on the Rockets losing on the road. Super Bowl champion head...

Super Bowl champion head coach and NFL Network analyst Brian Billick joins Next Up to discuss the Houston Texans playing the Ravens in Baltimore for the AFC Divisional playoff matchup. Billick was the Ravens' head coach for nine seasons, winning Super Bowl XXXV in 2001. Billick's defensive mindset when coaching was "making every game as physical as we possibly could," and he believes the Ravens co...

Sports media personality and Chalk Talk creator Kim Davis joins Next Up to break down the latest in Houston sports. The Texans are traveling to Baltimore to take on the Ravens in the AFC Divisional playoff on Saturday. "Nobody thought that this roster could accomplish what they are accomplishing," Davis said. Davis agrees with Stan Norfleet that the Ravens will be the Texans' toughest matchup this...

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up break down the Baltimore Ravens ahead of their AFC divisional playoff matchup against the Houston Texans. How will quarterback C.J. Stroud handle the Ravens' defense? Are the Ravens the best, well-rounded team the Texans will face this year? Stan and Chris also preview the rest of the NFL playoffs, as well as revisit the Wild Card round results. Clarence Hi...

Clarence Hill Jr., beat writer for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram covering the Dallas Cowboys, joins Next Up to discuss the Cowboys' 48-32 loss to the Green Bay Packers in the Wild Card round of the playoffs. "There is not a worse loss in playoff history," Hill said. Head coach Mike McCarthy led the Cowboys to regular season success, finishing with a 12-5 record. "You have to give him credit," but "...

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up preview the AFC divisional playoff featuring the Houston Texans against the Baltimore Ravens. Will Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud continue his success as a rookie? Does the Ravens' regular season wins led by MVP candidate Lamar Jackson and Super Bowl champion head coach John Harbaugh matter in the post-season? KPRC reporter Aaron Wilson joins the show to di...

KPRC reporter Aaron Wilson joins Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy on Next Up to discuss the Houston Texans preparing to travel to Baltimore to take on the Ravens in the AFC divisional round in the playoffs. The Ravens clinched the conference's top seed and is thus coming off a bye-week, so Wilson predicts it will be another tough matchup for the Texans. The Ravens "got a lot of defensive personnel" a...