The Longhorn Republic

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Winning is Hard Podcast: Rock Chalk Revenge? Nov 16, 2022

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Wescott Eberts and Cameron Parker preview the bowl-eligible Jayhawks on the latest Winning is Hard podcast. They open with Wescott’s remaining takeaways from the Longhorns’ loss to TCU and their thoughts on Quinn Ewers, his footwork, and his development throughout the season. Next, they discuss the bad Kansas Jayhawk defense but their ability to force opportunistic turnovers (12:00). Then they touch on KU’s explosive offense led by the strong play of quarterbacks Jason Beam and Jalon Daniels (22:00), their injury status, and the gameplan we might see from Texas on offense and defense (24:20). Finally, predictions for Saturday’s game (33:00) and some light-hearted fun at the expense of Kyler Murray. Plus, Colt McCoy, Sam Ehlinger, and Cameron Dicker shoutouts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Longhorn Republic: November 15, 2022 - Texas loses to TCU, again Nov 15, 2022

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The Texas Longhorns' defense came into the game with TCU Horned Frogs ready to win a must-win game, but couldn't get matching energy from the offense in the frustrating loss. Defensively, the Longhorns held TCU to their season-low scoring and yardage outputs, putting up season-high performances in sacks and scoring the only touchdown for Texas in the contest. The defensive performance was masterful and hopefully can be indicative of things to come for the remaining two games and the future under Pete Kwiatkowski. However, the Longhorns turned in one of the worst defensive performances in recent memory, and one of the worst rushing performances in the history of Texas Longhorns football. The inaccuracy of Quinn Ewers on the deep ball allowed the Horned Frogs to box up Bijan Robinson and stymie the Texas offense. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Winning is Hard: What is wrong with Quinn Ewers and the Texas offense? Nov 14, 2022

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The newest Winning is Hard podcast dives in on what is wrong with Steve Sarkisian’s offense (2:00) and how concerned Wescott is with Quinn Ewers’ performance against TCU and overall the past few weeks (8:00). They tackle if Hudson Card should have received playing time in last week’s game and if he should get snaps going forward (14:00). On a positive note, they discuss the impressive performance of Pete Kwiatkowski’s defense against the Horned Frogs (19:00) before concluding with Wescott’s final takeaways from the loss. Hosts: Wescott Eberts and Cameron Parker Producer: Cameron Parker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Longhorn Republic: October 10, 2022 - TCU Horned Frogs Nov 10, 2022

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The Texas Longhorns once again have an opportunity to break some new ground as the TCU Horned Frogs come to town on Saturday. A year ago, Texas got its first win in Fort Worth since 2013 thanks to the Herculean performance of Bijan Robinson in the narrow victory. Now, the Longhorns have the opportunity to not only knock off the first top-five opponent at home since 1999, Texas can notch its first back-to-back wins over the Horned Frogs since TCU joined the conference in 2012. Texas is the Vegas favorite in this game, but the wins in this game don't always go the way conventional wisdom dictates. So how can Texas manage to keep itself alive in the conference championship race, while ending the Horned Frogs' playoff hopes in the process? Will Bijan Robinson have another career game against the Horned Frogs, coming off of a 200-yard performance? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Longhorn Republic: November 8, 2022 - Kansas State Wildcats Reaction Nov 08, 2022

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For just the second time in the Steve Sarkisian era, the Texas Longhorns went on the road and came home with a victory, topping the Kansas State Wildcats to keep their hopes for a conference championship alive. The Longhorns managed to slow down the Kansas State ground attack, knocking star Deuce Vaughn from the No. 2 spot in the conference. Defensively, Texas still has room to grow but is likely the reason Texas came away with a victory, combined with another career night from Bijan Robinson. Robinson paced the offense, which once again went into the locker room at halftime with a lead, only to go dormant in the second half, putting up just two points in the final 30 minutes of the game. How can Texas remedy its second half offensive woes with TCU on the horizon? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Winning is Hard: Sark, Longhorns hold on in Manhattan & recruiting updates Nov 08, 2022

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Winning is hard unless you're playing Kansas State! Steve Sarkisian and the Texas Longhorns picked up their first road win of the season and held on to a double-digit lead at halftime to clinch bowl eligibility. Wescott Eberts and Cameron Parker are back for a Monday recap but start off with the big recruiting news from the day with 5-star LB Anthony Hill de-committing from Texas A&M and rumors of 4-star DE Colton Vasak flipping from Oklahoma to Texas. Plus, the impressive play of Pete Kwiatkowski's run defense this season, limiting Deuce Vaughn and Adrian Martinez, and if Quinn Ewers and Xavier Worthy will ever complete a deep pass. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Longhorn Republic: November 4, 2022 - Kansas State Wildcats Preview Nov 04, 2022

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Coming off of the bye week, the Texas Longhorns are facing what feels like a make-or-break moment for this season. Heading out on the road to take on the Kansas State Wildcats, their chances to make the Big 12 title game are somehow still alive, but they likely would have to win all of their remaining games to do so. To win them all, you have to win the first one, and so comes the challenge of a resurgent Kansas State program, coming off of a 48-0 dismantling of the Oklahoma State Cowboys. Led by Deuce Vaughn, the other unanimous preseason All-Conference running back, the Wildcats' offense eats up the ground game, even with quarterback Adrian Martinez injured. Defensively, Kansas State is stout wherever they go, but especially in Manhattan, where they're allowing just 12 points per game. Texas has had no trouble scoring early in contests but has fallen back into the predictable pattern of second-half struggles leading to losses. Can Sark and Co. overcome their tendency to struggle late or will Texas come away from Manhattan with its season goals all but lost? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Winning is Hard: Can Sark and the Longhorns end their road woes? Nov 02, 2022

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While the Texas Longhorns are returning from a bye week, the Wildcats are fresh off a blowout win over the Oklahoma State Cowboys but have uncertainty at the quarterback position. Wescott and Cameron open with the health of Adrian Martinez and the vast improvement of junior QB Will Howard (8:00). They look at the similarity in this Kansas State offense compared to years past under Bill Snyder and their dynamic running back in Deuce Vaughn (8:00). Plus, the KSU defense (16:00) and what’s next for Steve Sarkisian and the Horns if they suffer another blown lead on the road this Saturday (20:00). Wescott gives his prediction (30:00) and we’ll warn you now: Vegas hasn’t suckered him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Longhorn Republic: November 1, 2022 - Women's Basketball Preview Nov 01, 2022

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For the last two seasons under Vic Schaefer, the Texas Longhorns women's basketball team has been ahead of expectations. Two runs to the Elite 8 were well ahead of where they should have been under a new coach, with young playmakers trying to figure it out. This year, after adding some key pieces from the transfer portal to an already explosive roster, the Longhorns sit at No. 3 in the country. They are ready to move past the ahead of schedule and break through the ceiling of the Elite 8 they've bumped up against in the previous two seasons. So after one dominant exhibition game, how did the new-look Longhorns fare and how did the new talent gel with the existing pieces? What is a fair set of expectations for what is one of the most talented rosters in the country? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Winning is Hard: Big weekend for Big 12 opponents and Texas Men's and Women's Basketball dominate Oct 31, 2022

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Wescott Eberts and Cameron Parker begin with a discussion around the Kansas State Wildcats' big win over Oklahoma State along with the victories for TCU and Baylor. Plus, Wescott’s takeaways from Steve Sarkisian’s press conference on Monday and other thoughts from the Longhorns’ loss to Oklahoma State (5:00). Also, injury updates and the freshman that will be stepping up in the closing stretch. They conclude the podcast with their thoughts on the Horns’ wins in their exhibition matches over the weekend (21:00), the new Moody Center, and the Arterio Morris situation that hangs a black cloud over the program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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