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An abrupt end to the season, but Kelvin Samspon is back for another run Apr 01, 2026

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Welcome to Episode #79 of the No Conference for Old Men Podcast.

UH ends its basketball season at 30-7 after a 10-point loss to Illinois in the Sweet 16. We knew this matchup was going to be a tough one for this year's team, and Illinois made things extremely uncomfortable for the Coogs on the offensive end.

But as we turn the page to next season, Coach Kelvin Sampson reaffirmed his commitment to return for another run at that national championship. And now the roster reloading begins.

Please have a listen as the 3 Old Men summarize the Sweet 16 game and weigh in on what we believe needs to occur with the roster building during the upcoming Portal Season.

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The Longhorn Republic: Texas WBB headed to the Final Four Apr 01, 2026

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The Texas Women are back in the final weekend of the tournament, hoping to get over the hump that has kept Vic Scahefer from the Promised Land. They have been dominant through the first two weeks, but will face one of the most stacked teams in the country in the semifinal round, the UCLA Bruins.

The Texas men didn't make it out of the second weekend, but went out with a competitive game and changed the narrative on a season that frustrated some.

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ALAMO AUDIBLE: Episode 295 - UTSA kicks off 2026 spring practices Mar 30, 2026

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The Roadrunners are ramping up for an improved 2026 season as a fresh batch of transfers angle for playing time along returning veterans. We also get some early impressions from Rick Bowie's leadership of the offense. Tune in to hear us discuss initial takeaways from UTSA's first spring practices of 2026.

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How Sweet (16) it is! Houston advances after annihilating Aggies Mar 25, 2026

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Welcome to Episode #78 of the No Conference for Old Men Podcast.

The Houston Cougars are now 30-6 after a pair of 31-point demolitions over Idaho & Texas A&M in the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament. Once again, it's on to the Sweet 16, with Cougar fans completely spoiled by the school’s 7th straight second weekend advancement.

The 3 Old Men welcome special guest Jayme Hollingsworth to provide a quick recap of the first two rounds of March Madness, then go deep in breaking down Sweet 16 opponent Illinois. We close with some thoughts on a potential Elite 8 game vs. Iowa/Nebraska.

Please have a listen as the 3 Old Men weigh in & discuss the Coogs' March Madness journey so far, and break down their next game(s).

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What is your ideal College Football Playoff Format? Mar 25, 2026

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In honor of March Madness, host Carter Yates and senior writer Mike Craven give their ideal CFP format, debate the pros and cons of each type of bracket, then discuss if the G6 conferences should make their own playoff.

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The Longhorn Republic: Texas Men and Women Still Dancing Mar 24, 2026

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The Texas Longhorns are one of just four schools with both the men's and women's team represented in the Sweet 16, although they took different paths to get there.

The men needed a buzzer-beater in the First Four, before picking up two decisive wins over BYU and Gonzaga to advance to the second weekend of the tournament. Now they face a Purdue squad with a pair of double-digit wins under its belt in the opening weekend.

Conversely, the Texas women faced no trouble in the first round, propelled by the excellence of Madi Booker and Rori Harmon. They held serve at Moody Center and now travel to Fort Worth to close out the regional as the top seed.

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UH is the top #2 seed and in the South Region Mar 18, 2026

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Welcome to Episode #77 of the No Conference for Old Men Podcast.

The Houston Cougars are now 28-6 after beating BYU and Kansas in the Big 12 Tournament and coming up just short in the finals vs. Arizona. The Coogs are in OKC, readying themselves for the real Tournament.

Now it's March Madness time, with the brackets out and Houston as the #2 seed in the South Region. And most importantly, the Cougars have the chance to play in Houston for the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 rounds should they advance! The 3 Old Men provide a recap of the XII Tourney games & break down our respective March Madness brackets in this episode. The pod is again sponsoring a Bracket Challenge for The Veer and CoogFans.com members for a chance to beat the 3 old men, with the overall winner joining us on a post-season episode!

Please have a listen as the 3 Old Men weigh in and discuss the March Madness brackets, as well as provide our respective picks for the Final 4 and national champion.

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2026 CFB Early O/U Picks Mar 18, 2026

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Host Carter Yates and senior writer Mike Craven predict whether each Texas P4 Team will go over or under their early win total. Then, the guys predict what the O/U will be for all G6 Texas Teams.

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The Longhorn Republic: Texas going dancing, kinda Mar 17, 2026

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The Texas Longhorns men's basketball team managed to find its way into the NCAA Tournament, but they still need to win a game to find its way into the field of 64. They will face off against the NC State Wolfpack, a team they beat at the start of the season in the Maui Invitational. Can they depend on the offense they had early in the season, or will they crash out in the First Four?

Conversely, the Texas women locked up a No. 1 seed and actually await the winner of a First Four matchup. They have an opportunity to play the first two weeks of the tournament in the state of Texas, hosting the first weekend and then travelling to Fort Worth for the second set of games.

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Houston looks to solidify NCAA two seed Mar 11, 2026

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Welcome to Episode #76 of the No Conference for Old Men Podcast.

That’s now 3 consecutive wins to end the regular season to gain a bit of momentum. UH finished off a season sweep of Baylor, 77-64 at home, coupled with a workman-like 82-75 win at Oklahoma St this past week. But more importantly, the team has solidified the bench heading into the postseason. Chase McCarty and Mercy Miller have established their roles, along with Kalifa Sakho, in the 8-man rotation. Now it’s post-season play in the XII tourney as a warm-up for March Madness. The stakes are high, and the Cougars can lock up a No. 2 seed and a second weekend in Houston is within sight. The team is now 26-5, 14-4, and #2 in the XII, & 5 in the AP poll.

Please have a listen as the 3 Old Men break down the 2 games vs. Baylor & Oklahoma St., preview the Big 12 Tournament, and share their thoughts on preparations for March Madness. The team is peaking at the right time before post-season play begins.

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