Next Up with Stan Norfleet & Chris Gordy

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up react to the news that Alabama head coach Nick Saban announces his retirement and New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick parting ways with the organization. Who will be the replacements for such legendary coaches? Nick Saban's retirement inspires a heated debate between Stan and Chris about college football changing and possibly driving coaches away...

Nick Wilson, host on 92.3 The Fan in Cleveland, joins Next Up to preview the Browns returning to Houston to take on the Texans in the first round of the playoffs. The Browns played the Texans at NRG Stadium in week 16 and had a dominant performance with wide receiver Amari Cooper setting a franchise record. Wilson attributes the Browns' success to their "play-action focus" and the "dominant interi...

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up break down the Houston Texans taking on the Cleveland Browns on Saturday at NRG Stadium. Will quarterback C.J. Stroud be able to defeat Super Bowl champion and NFL veteran Joe Flacco? The last time these two teams faced-off the Browns dominated the Texans 36-22 on Christmas Eve. How will the Texans defend wide receiver Amari Cooper who had 265 yards and two...

Editor of The Rockets Wire Ben DuBose joins Next Up to discuss the Houston Rockets continuing to struggle on the road as they lost 113-120 to the Heat in Miami on Monday. DuBose attributes the loss to Dillon Brooks and Tari Eason being out with injury and "the Heat just had better shooting." With the trade deadline coming in less than a month, DuBose predicts that the Rockets will not want to give...

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up review the College Football National Championship that saw the Michigan Wolverines defeat the Washington Huskies 34-13 at NRG Stadium. Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh lifted the trophy in victory, but many speculate whether he will take a coaching position in the NFL next season. The Houston Texans are preparing for a home playoff game against the Clevel...

KPRC reporter Aaron Wilson joins Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy on Next Up to discuss the Houston Texans earning a playoff spot with a win against the Indianapolis Colts and clinching the AFC South title with the Jacksonville Jaguars losing to the Tennessee Titans. The Texans will face the Cleveland Browns on Saturday at NRG Stadium. The Browns beat the Texans 36-22 in week 16 with Stroud in concus...

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up react to the Houston Texans clinching the AFC South and becoming division champions. The Texans defeated the Indianapolis Colts to secure a playoff spot, but won the division when the Jacksonville Jaguars lost to the Tennessee Titans. Stan and Chris share in Houston's excitement to have a football team returning to the post-season. The College Football Nati...

ActionNetwork's Brett McMurphy joins Next Up to preview the College Football National Championship featuring the Michigan Wolverines taking on the Washington Huskies at NRG Stadium. McMurphy has the Wolverines winning the championship, saying they are "clearly the better team" and that "their offensive line will be able to dominate Washington." However, McMurphy also acknowledges the Huskies' abil...

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up give a final preview of the Houston Texans traveling to Indianapolis to faceoff against the Colts. A win would guarantee the Texans a wildcard spot in the playoffs. Are Texans fans nervous for the game? Stan and Chris address rumors concerning Texans GM Nick Caserio and offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik and the possibility of them moving on from the Texans...

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up review the Pro Bowl selections released on Wednesday. Texans offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil was named a Pro Bowl starter for the fourth time. The Texans will travel to Indianapolis to play the Colts on Saturday. Houston Chronicle writer Jonathan Alexander joins the show to preview the game and if the Texans can secure a playoff spot. Stan and Chris compare...

Houston Chronicle writer Jonathan Alexander joins Next Up to talk about the Pro Bowl selections where Texans offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil was named to the Pro Bowl for the fourth time. Many other Texans were named alternates, including cornerback Derek Stingley Jr., who Alexander thinks should be a starter over the Jets' Sauce Gardner. Alexander also previews the Texans heading up to Indianapoli...

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up discuss the Houston Texans as they prepare to travel to Indianapolis to face-off against the Colts. If the Texans win, they will earn a playoff spot. Mike Hardge, host of "The Hardge Knocks Life" on The Zone in Austin, joins the show to recap the Sugar Bowl and the future of the Texas Longhorns. Rockets analyst and editor of The Rockets Wire Ben DuBose also...

Rockets analyst and editor of The Rockets Wire Ben DuBose joins Next Up to preview the Houston Rockets ahead of their matchup against the Brooklyn Nets. "They need to take advantage" of the Nets and "play with a lead," DuBose said. The Rockets are currently 16-15 on the season. "They're barely above .500," and they've lost close games because they don't have a "tip-of-the-spear scorer." DuBose pre...

Mike Hardge, host of "The Hardge Knocks Life" on The Zone in Austin, joins Next Up to review the Texas Longhorns' performance in the Sugar Bowl, where a final drive proved unsuccessful and the game ended as a 31-37 loss to the Washington Huskies. "Reality sets in," but "there is still a lot to be proud of," Hardge said. After a disappointing performance from quarterback Quinn Ewers, who threw 19 i...

Stan Norfleet of Next Up reacts to the College Football Playoffs Semifinals with both games coming down to the final play. The Michigan Wolverines earned an overtime victory over the Alabama Crimson Tide, winning 27-20 in the Rose Bowl, and the Washington Huskies defeated the Texas Longhorns 37-31 in the Sugar Bowl. The Houston Texans faced-off against the Tennessee Titans, beating them for the se...

KPRC reporter Aaron Wilson joins Stan Norfleet on Next Up to recap the Houston Texans 26-3 victory over the Tennessee Titans at NRG Stadium on Sunday. Defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins scored the first defensive touchdown of the year off a scoop-and-score following a fumble from Titans quarterback Will Levis. Quarterback C.J. Stroud returned to the playing field after being out two weeks with a con...

Chris Gordy of Next Up reviews the most recent comments from Houston Texans' head coach DeMeco Ryans concerning quarterback C.J. Stroud's return to practice and signing safety Kareem Jackson. Former Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson has been named a finalist for the 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame for the third year in a row. Chris evaluates whether this will be the year Johnson makes it into Cant...

Chris Gordy of Next Up breaks down the Houston Texans playoff chances following their 36-22 loss to the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. KPRC reporter Aaron Wilson joins the show to emphasis the importance of the Texans next two matchups against the Tennessee Titans and Indianapolis Colts. Wilson also reports that Stroud is expected to return to practice Wednesday and gives an update on other players r...

KPRC reporter Aaron Wilson joins Chris Gordy on Next Up to give the latest update on Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud in concussion protocol. Wilson reports that Stroud is expected to return to practice Wednesday, saying "it's a really positive development." Safety Jimmie Ward, who left Sunday's loss to the Cleveland Browns with a quad injury, was placed on injured reserve Tuesday; however, the Texa...

Chris Gordy of Next Up and guest host Ari Alexander, KPRC sports anchor and reporter, recap the Houston Texans 36-22 loss to the Cleveland Browns on Christmas Eve. With quarterback C.J. Stroud in concussion protocol, backup Case Keenum started for the second consecutive week and even shared snaps with Davis Mills; however, the Texans were no match for Browns' quarterback Joe Flacco and wide receiv...

Chris Gordy of Next Up gives a final preview of the Houston Texans taking on the Cleveland Browns at NRG Stadium on Sunday. Quarterback C.J. Stroud is out again with a concussion, so backup Case Keenum will start for his second consecutive week. Texan's wide receiver Nico Collins is expected to make his return to the playing field after being out with a strained calf. Chris goes over the upcoming...

Chris Gordy of Next Up reviews the updated Houston Texans' injury report. Quarterback C.J. Stroud is still in concussion protocol, so backup Case Keenum is expected to start in the matchup against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. ESPN Cleveland radio host Chris Oldach joins the show to preview the Browns led by veteran quarterback Joe Flacco. Gordy goes over the big transfers and signings from Nati...

Host on ESPN Cleveland Chris Oldach joins Next Up to talk about the NFL week 16 matchup between the Houston Texans and the Cleveland Browns. "This is going to have huge playoff implications in the AFC," Oldach said. Many expected this game to feature Deshaun Watson versus C.J. Stroud; however, due to injuries, the starting quarterbacks will be Joe Flacco and Case Keenum. According to Oldach, the c...