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With the University of Texas announcing that its “Eyes of Texas” history committee found no racial intent in the penning of the longtime school song, 104.9 The Horn sports talk personality and former Longhorn great Rod Babers checks in with On Second Thought hosts Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden to discuss the fallout. The guys hit on the chances of theTexas basketball team making a deep run in NCAAs...

The Texas Longhorns are 4-5 in their last nine games with the Big 12 tournament right around the corner and ESPN college basketball analyst Fran Fraschilla joins the On Second Thought podcast to explain what will have to happen for the Horns to regain some momentum before the NCAAs. Also, hosts Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden give their take on how the Texas administration has handled the latest “Eye...

The Texas Longhorns just notched the biggest win of the Shaka Smart era with a 75-72 overtime triumph over Kansas, beating the Jayhawks twice in the regular for the first time in school history. In this week’s On Second Thought podcast, you will hear Smart’s reaction after the game while hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls break down how it could affect the Horns moving forward. Women’s coach Vic S...

The Texas Longhorns got a much needed 80-77 win over Kansas State Tuesday for their sixth Big 12 win and On Second Thought hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls break down the fallout from that game, including a tweet of frustration from senior forward Royce Hamm, who did not play in the game. They also put a bow on the NFL season by debating the shelf life of seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady...

Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Alex Okafor extended the streak of former Texas Longhorns appearing on a Super Bowl roster to 16 straight seasons. The Pflugerville High legend joins this week’s On Second Thought podcast to discuss Sunday’s matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a turbulent offseason that included the tragic loss of his mother and what he sees happening at his alma mater under...

Houston Texans defensive end Charles Omenihu joins this week’s On Second Thought podcast and discusses the uncertainty surrounding Houston’s coaching search amid reports of quarterback Deshaun Watson being unhappy with the direction of the franchise. The former Longhorn also gives his take on the firing of Tom Herman at his alma mater along with charitable pursuits in his birthplace of Houston. Ho...

New Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian has a vision for success on the Forty Acres and he spoke of chasing greatness in his introductory press conference Tuesday. In this week’s On Second Thought podcast, hosts  Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden discuss Sark’s comments, his journey to Austin and how long it will take him to get the Longhorns back to the championship elite. Learn more about your ad ch...

After Texas' big win over Colorado in the Alamo Bowl, the questions now center on if Sam Ehlinger will be back in 2021 what his return would mean for sophomore Casey Thompson, who electrified fans with a scintillating four-touchdown performance. In this week's On Second Thought podcast, Kirk Bohls, Brian Davis and Cedric Golden break down the quarterback situation, reflect on Bijan Robinson's MVP...

Now that the early signing period is over, how did the Texas Longhorns do on the real National Signing Day? Hookem.com recruiting guru Mike Craven joins Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls on this week’s On Second Thought podcast grades Tom Herman’s latest signing class and the challenges facing the program in the recruiting department moving forward. Also, SI.com national college football columnist Pat...

As the Texas football teams prepares for a football game that may not happen at Kansas, coach Tom Herman is left to wonder if he will still be the head coach come 2021.On this week’s On Second Thought podcast, Statesman columnists Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden discuss the uncertainty surrounding Texas football due to COVID and coaching and are later joined by Longhorn greats Robert Brewer, Lawrence...

Do the stories about Urban Meyer potentially replacing Tom Herman hold water and even if they are, would Meyer leave the TV booth and move to Austin if Herman left, given Meyer’s previous health issues and the baggage he would bring from his days at Ohio State? Longtime Ohio State beat writer Tim May has known Meyer since he was a graduate assistant in Columbus back in 1986. He joins Kirk Bohls an...

Will college football make it to the finish line? The Texas-Kansas game got canceled and others are falling by the wayside as well. Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby joins Cedic Golden and Krk Bohls on this week’s On Second Thought podcast and discusses how the conference has navigated the national pandemic and potential scheduling concerns for the College Football playoff. Learn more about your ad...

The Texas Longhorns are off this week but the podcast rolls on. On Second Thought celebrates its 200th episode with a jam-packed show as hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls reflect on their most memorable guests since OST’s debut in 2016.Acclaimed golf writer and author Melanie Hauser and Bohls recall their most vivid memories from covering The Masters, which tees off Thursday. Also, TexasAgs.com c...

Anyone who follows Texas football recognize the golden voice of play by play man Craig Way. The longtime Voice of the Longhorns joins Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden on this week's On Second Thought podcast and discusses the potential success of Texas against West Virginia Saturday. In addition, Way gives discusses the beginnings of his broadcast career in the Metroplex, his mentors while giving us a...

As the Texas Longhorns prepare for a huge road challenge against Oklahoma State, coach Tom Herman is in dire need of a signature win as criticism starts to grow in the fan base. On this week’s On Second Thought podcast, hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls discuss the tenuous status of the 2020 Horns and their fourth-year coach and the matchup with Mike Gundy’s sixth-ranked Cowboys. Fox sports studi...

With the controversy surrounding the Eyes of Texas dominating the headlines, the 2-2 Texas Longhorns entertain the 1-1 Baylor Bears on Saturday in a matchup of college roommates turned coaches Dave Aranda and Tom Herman. Sicem365 host David Smoak joins On Second Thought podcast hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls to discuss a Baylor team that hasn’t played a game since Oct. 3 because of coronavirus...

ESPN senior writer Heather Dinich joins this week’s On Second Thought podcast and gives her take on college football survival chances during a global pandemic, the return of the Big Ten and how the struggling Texas Longhorns are perceived on a national level. Hosts Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden also discuss Tom Herman’s handling of the growing controversy surrounding the Eyes of Texas and LeBron Ja...

Saturday’s renewal of the Red River rivalry between Texas and Oklahoma will have a different feel with both teams struggling and only 24,000 expected to attend due to coronavirus concerns. So who will win it? Statesman columnists Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls conduct a great roundtable discussion with Oklahoman columnists Berry Tramel and Jenni Carlson in this week’s On Second Thought podcast. Incl...

Will the Texas Longhorns be able to fix those tackling problems that nearly got them beat at Texas Tech? Longhorn legend Rod Babers of 104.9 The Horn joins Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden on this week’s On Second Thought podcast to provide some perspective on Chris Ash’s defense with a tough matchup against TCU coming up Saturday. The guys also break down the Steelers-Titans cancellation and a pair o...

The Texas Longhorns play Texas Tech in their road game of the season and Tech head coach Matt Wells joins the On Second Thought podcast to discuss Saturday’s game, how his team is overcoming some previous coronavirus outbreaks and what it will take to build a winning culture in Lubbock. Also, Longhorn legend Eric Metcalf discusses being named to the initial list of Pro Football Hall of Fame candid...

How will the Texas Longhorns come out of the bye week and next week as far as dealing with the challenges that come with maintaining their great handling of the coronavirus thus far? Who stood out in the 59-3 season-opening win over UTEP?Why did the Big Ten and Pac-12 change course and decide to return to the football field this fall? Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls discuss these topics and more on t...

Will the Texas Longhorns finally unseat Oklahoma atop the Big 12 and win its first league title in 10 seasons? How is the most important player on this team not named Sam Ehlinger? What is the expected reaction to Longhorn legend Earl Campbell’s take on the Eyes pf Texas. These questions will be answered as Kirk Bohls, Brian Davis and Cedric Golden preview the upcoming college football season on E...

ESPN college football commentator Greg McElroy headlines a jam-packed On Second Thought podcast this week and answers a very important question: would he have played football during a national pandemic a decade ago at Alabama? He also breaks down the storylines surrounding this upcoming season in college football, including his dark horse to win the Big 12.Also, Texas State coach Jake Spavital add...

ESPN broadcast personality Paul Finebaum tells us what we can expect from the Power Five split regarding the decision made in the ACC, SEC and Big 12 to play football this fall. Kirk and Ced also discuss the NBA players’ decision to not play three games on Wednesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Would Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger play in the spring if the fall football season got canceled or would he opt out and prepare for the upcoming NFL draft? On Second Thought hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls engaged in a spirited debate on just that subject on this week’s podcast. The guys also broke down the state of college football, Tom Herman’s handling of the Horns during this pandemic and...