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Longhorn Republic: November 16 2021 - Kansas Jayhawks Reaction Nov 16, 2021

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For the first time in school history, the Texas Longhorns lost a home game to the Kansas Jayhawks - extending the historic losing streak to five games. For the first time since before DKR roamed the sidelines, Texas has lost five in a row. The Longhorns put up one of their best offensive performances of the year, but couldn't overcome a flat performance in the first half that dug them into the hole. So where do they go from here? Is there anything to learn about this team and the future under the current coaching staff? Can they win their final two games and salvage an already disastrous first season under Steve Sarkisian? We also dive in on the to big basketball games on the weekend, as well as soccer and cross country competing for national championships. 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: Aftermath of the Kansas loss, Positive takeaways, and Bijan's Injury Update Nov 15, 2021

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Despite the loss to Kansas, the Texas Longhorns football season continues and Wescott Eberts and Cameron Parker break the game among other things on the latest “Winning is Hard” podcast. Wescott shares his thoughts (1:30) on the program's current state plus why Steve Sarkisian is not on the hot seat despite claims from national and local media that he is. We dive into how this loss may impact recruiting (3:00) with some of the Longhorns top targets in attendance. Plus, the Evan Stewart recruitment (5:00) and Sark’s pitch to the wideout after the impressive performance of Xavier Worthy this season. At the 7:00 minute mark, we touch on Worthy’s incredible game against Kansas as well as Marcus Washington and the outstanding season Casey Thompson is having in lew of his thumb injury. Then we examine Pete Kwiatkowski’s defense (10:30) and why we don’t expect Sark to fire the defensive coordinator. Sadly, we discuss the injury news of Bijan Robinson, Josh Thompson, and Jonathon Brooks (17:00) and the good news about Jordan Whittington. We wrap up with quick thoughts on Texas basketball after their loss to No. 1 Gonzaga and the questions Chris Beard is facing with his rotation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Winning is Hard: Texas Hoops, Gonzaga, and Bo Davis Nov 13, 2021

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Saturday edition of the Winning is Hard podcast for your enjoyment before Texas football hosts Kansas and Texas basketball takes on No. 1 Gonzaga. Wescott Eberts and Cameron Parker start with their thoughts on the Longhorns season-opening victory over Houston Baptist. Wescott shares his concerns on the Horns rebounding ability and lack of big men with Dylan Disu still out with an injury. We also dive in on Tre Mitchell’s strong start offensively but is there questions about his defense? Then we get into Texas football talk (13:00), starting off with a few more thoughts on the Bo Davis video and how it has brought current and past Texas players together. Plus, a few thoughts on Kansas and how Pete Kwiatkowski has shaken up the defensive rotation, and might we see a few new names on Saturday? Finally, if Texas wins out, does that change Wescott’s thoughts about the season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Longhorn Republic: November 11, 2021 - Kansas Jayhawks Preview Nov 11, 2021

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After four straight losses, the Texas Longhorns have an opportunity to get back on the right track as they welcome the Kansas Jayhawks to town in an effort to gain bowl eligibility in the last three games of the season. The Longhorns come into the game favored by 30.5 points, but the last four games have shown us that nothing is easy with the 2021 Longhorns. What will the offense look like as they try to get back on track after three late-game letdowns? Can Bijan Robinson get back on track against the worst run defense in the conference? And will the offensive line gain some much-needed confidence as they prepare a crucial stretch for Texas? Defensively, can the Longhorns manage to avoid giving up another massive performance on the ground and allow the passing defense to find its footing late in the game? 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 9, 2021 - Iowa State Recap Nov 09, 2021

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Thanks to a loss at the hands of the Iowa State Cyclones, the Texas Longhorns are riding their first four-game losing streak since the 2010 season. Texas was unable to generate a positive sequence on offense in the second half, putting up one of the worst offensive performances in school history. That positioned the defense to once again struggle with short fields and short rest as they fought against what seemed like an inevitable blowout. Texas made the switch from Casey Thomspon to Hudson Card due to early-game struggles and a possible injury to Thompson, but nothing sparked the offense and Texas languished for 60 minutes. Now Texas must win two of its last three games to gain bowl eligibility and keep this from getting more embarrassing. So where does Texas look for answers? 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: Quarterback Struggles, Joshua Moore's Decision to Transfer, and More! Nov 08, 2021

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Coming off a blowout 30-7 loss to Iowa State, winning is *still* hard for Texas Football. Wescott Eberts and Cameron Parker take you through the loss and dissect Casey Thompson's thumb injury, Hudson Card's struggles at QB, the overall health of the team, Joshua Moore's decision to transfer, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Longhorn Republic: November 4, 2021 - Previewing the Iowa State Cyclones Nov 04, 2021

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The Texas Longhorns head into Ames, Iowa, hoping to snap both their three-game losing streak this season, as well as trying to avoid a three-game losing streak against the Iowa State Cyclones. The Longhorns have lost with the same script in the last three outings, building an early lead and then letting it slowly drift away. The Cyclones are a team that would love to use the same methodology that the Oklahoma State Cowboys and Baylor Bears used to beat Texas - weather the early storm and grind out a win on the ground. They have one of the best backs in the country in Breece Hall, who is coming off a 167-yard performance in their lost to the West Virginia Mountaineers. Quarterback Brock Purdy struggled early in the season but has come on over the last four weeks, passing for 945 yards and eight touchdowns in a 3-1 stretch for the Cyclones in October. 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: Monkey Business and the State of the Texas Wide Receiver Unit Nov 04, 2021

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There's been a lot said about a certain story involving a certain head, his wife, her emotional support animal but listen - Wescott Eberts and Cameron Parker won't be having any of that monkey business of this podcast. Actually, they will. Plus, they evaluate the state of the WR's unit and their performance this season and touch on the Longhorns defense....again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Winning is Hard: Sark's comments on Joshua Moore and Monkey Gate. Plus, Iowa State Preview Nov 04, 2021

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Wescott Eberts and Cameron Parker are back to preview Saturday's game against Iowa State. First, they dive into Sark's comments on Joshua Moore and MonkeyGate. Then they examine the Cyclones (5:30), their rushing attack (7:00), and what personnel changes can Pete Kwiatkowski make? (10:30). Plus, Iowa State's defense (12:00) and what type of offensive game plan can we expect from Sark? (16:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Longhorn Republic: November 2, 2021 - Recapping the Baylor Loss Nov 02, 2021

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After dropping yet another lead, this time at the hands of the Baylor Bears, it's starting to feel like a recurring nightmare for the Texas Longhorns. Texas led 24-10 before the points dried up and the defense struggled to keep up with the line they were asked to hold, leading to another collapse from the Longhorns as a team. Offensive miscues on the line and at receiver led to a tough day for quarterback Casey Thompson - who still managed more than 200 yards and a two touchdowns in the loss. Part of the struggle was Baylor and Dave Aranda's plan to limit Bijan Robinson worked, holding him to a season-low in yardage and a career-low in yards per carry. The Longhorns also struggled from multiple drops and unforced errors - giving the Bears defense life repeatedly. Defensively, the Longhorns played their typical bend, don't break style that held in the first half but fell apart late as the defense started to run out of gas. 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

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