On Second Thought

On the heels of the Big 12’s huge announcement that will it play football this fall, Oklahoman columnist Berry Tramel joins Statesman columnists Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls on this week’s On Second Thought podcast. The Big Ten and Pac-12 voted to move to move football to the spring but the Big 12’s opposite stance sent some shock waves through the college football world. The guys discuss the fall...

College football is forging ahead with its plans for the 2020 season amid coronavirus concerns and Longhorn beat writer Brian Davis joins this week’s On Second Thought podcast to discuss the latest developments on the Forty Acres, including Chris Del Conte's plea for donations and the football team's success combating the virus. Also, San Antonio Express-News columnist Mike Finger gives his take o...

As college football conferences make preparations for the fall, the biggest question of the summer has to be if the sport will actually happen. CBS Sports national columnist Dennis Dodd joins Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden for this week’s On Second Thought podcast and breaks down the likelihood of a college football season, how schools are handling the COVID-19 pandemic and an upcoming vote on the f...

Former Texas linebacker Brian Jones wrote a passionate story recently about the debate surrounding the Eyes of Texas and presented an interesting case for keeping the longtime school anthem. Jones, a college football studio analyst for CBS Sports, joins Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden on this week’s On Second Thought podcast to discuss the piece, the racial divide in America plus give his thoughts on...

The Texas athletic department just handed out a 19-page manual to football players and their families anticipation of a return to campus. In this week's On Second Thought podcast, Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls the risks involved in returning to the field and football's viability for the fall. Also, Austin's Tyler Campbell talks about the most difficult decision he's ever had with his six-year-old s...

Dallas Morning News columnist Kevin Sherrington breaks down the latest on the upcoming NBA playoffs, MLB’s financial squabbles and the situation surrounding Dak Prescott’s contract negotiations with the Dallas Cowboys. He also breaks candidates for the next class of the Texas Sports Hall of Fame with fellow voters Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...

On this week's On Second Thought podcast, hosts Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden debate if the sports world should take a more cautious approach in returning amid the pandemic and how much they would pay Cowboys QB Dak Prescott. Also, former Texas running back Selvin Young talks about the history-making 2006 national title and how he got into the custom truck building business after his football caree...

In Episode 180 of the On Second Thought podcast, MLB.com columnist Richard Justice tells hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls why there's a 60 percent chance we will see Major League baseball soon. He also dishes on the labor negotiations between owners and players and the PR problems that still plague the Houston Astros after their much-documented sign-stealing scandal. Learn more about your ad cho...

You have to tune in this week for Episode 179 of the On Second Thought podcast as longtime Chicago Bulls television voice Tom Dore goes unplugged on his days with Michael and the Jordanaires. Dore, who had a front-seat during Chicago’s two three-peats, dishes on his off-the=court adventures with the team, including the night he partied in a Manhattan gay club with Dennis Rodman, his friendly bets...

Former Texas defensive back Quandre Diggs is never one to dodge a question so when On Second Thoughts podcast hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls invited him on for a conversation, the result was beyond entertaining. Diggs talked about his career with the Texas Longhorns, landing an NFL roster spot and becoming a Pro Bowl alternate as a sixth-round draft pick and the events that helped precipitate...

Texas coach Herman joins Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden on this week’s On Second Thought podcast to address the realities facing him, his fellow football coaches and more important, the people in our city being adversely affected by the pandemic. Herman is enthusiastic there will be football played this fall. He give his thoughts on his newfangled coaching staff and some major position changes enter...

New Texas women's basketball coach Vic Schaefer explains why he left MIssissippi State for Austin, his friendly but heated rivalry with former boss and longtime buddy Gary Blair at Texas A&M and the challenge awaiting him at Texas. Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden also break down Mike Gundy's comments on the coronavirus and MLB toying with the idea of playing all games in Arizona. Learn more about you...

Austin's Baker Mayfield didn't get it done with the Cleveland Browns last season and Browns beat writer Jake Trotter of ESPN.com joins Kirk and Ced to discuss why it didn't work out and if Mayfield can turn it around. With Chris Del Conte announcing he will retain basketball coach Shaka Smart, who message does that send to the fan base and how does it affect the status of women's coach Karen Aston...

Texas football-basketball beat writer Brian Davis joins On Second Thought hosts Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden this week and dishes on how big a blow it would be if Tom Herman and his newfangled coaching staff won’t be allowed to conduct spring football practice. The guys also discuss how concerned the Texas administration is with how the coronavirus could hurt the donation pool from the Longhorn Fo...

In Episode 173 of the On Second Thought podcast, ESPN basketball broadcast legend Dick Vitale laments the loss of March Madness and reveals the team he would have picked to win the national championship. Also, Texas AD Chris Del Conte discusses the changes he has had to make on campus because of the coronavirus and gives an update on the status of basketball coaches Shaka Smart and Karen Aston. He...

In Episode 172 of the On Second Thought podcast, ESPN college basketball analyst LaPhonso Ellis discusses the fallout from NCAA president Mark Emmert's announcement that the national tournament will be played without fans attending the games. He also gives a national perspective on Shaka Smart and the Texas Longhorns and its crucial Big 12 tourney matchup against Texas Tech. Also, Texas softball c...

Brian Davis on Shaka Smart’s resurrection: NFL Network’s Charles Davis on Texas players at the Combine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 170 of the On Second Thought podcast, Longhorn legend Andre Robertson looks back on his most vivid memories — both good and bad — from being the first black Texas scholarship baseball player during the 1970s to his five years in the Major Leagues with the New York Yankees to the auto accident that may have cut his career short. Houston Chronicle NFL columnist John McClain also joins Kir...

Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte joins the On Second Thought podcast this week and addresses the elephant in the room that is head basketball coach Shaka Smart and his future at Texas. Del Conte also gives an update on facility construction around campus, including the new basketball arena and the south end zone at DKR. Also, new Baylor coach Dave Aranda discusses his 25-year journey to his...

In this week's On Second Thought podcast, we hear from new Texas coordinators Mike Yurcich and Chris Ash on their challenges in 2020. Hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls also discuss the newest position changes with spring football coming up. Plus, Texas hoops legend A.J. Abrams offers a possible remedy for Texas' shooting woes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hookem.com recruiting writer Mike Craven breaks down Texas' 2020 signing class and reveals where the defensive signees rank in Tom Herman's tenure. Also, XFL commissioner Oliver Luck previews opening weekend of the new professional football league and discusses if the league was interested in bringing in former Cleveland Browns QB Johnny Manziel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...

Broadcast legend Jim Nantz joins Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls on this week's On Second Thought podcast and discusses the Kobe Bryant tragedy and the upcoming Masters. He also addresses reports that his NFL booth partner Tony Romo may be leaving him for Monday Night Football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 165 of the On Second Thought podcast, Longhorns beat writer Brian Davis breaks down the Texas meltdown at West Virginia and if coach Shaka Smart is going to survive after this season. Also, Longhorn softball legend Cat Osterman discusses her No. 8 being retired and her next foray with the USA Olympic team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLB.com columnist Richard Justice gives an inside at what's going on with the Houston Astros after a signal-stealing scandal led to the firings of manager A.J. Hinch and GM Jeff Luhnow. Also, CBSSports.com columnist Dennis Dodd discusses where LSU ranks on the list of all-time greatest teams while examining where Texas stands on a national scale after its 7-5 regular season and Alamo Bowl win over...

In the first On Second Thought podcast of the new year, Dallas Cowboys insider Matt Mosley breaks down the hiring of Mike McCarthy and the departure of Matt Rhule from his beloved Baylor Bears. Ced and Kirk also discuss Texas moving on from assistant coach Craig Naivar and examine this weekend's NFL playoff games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices