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May 4, 2021 - NFL Draft and Baseball Falters May 04, 2021

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The Texas Longhorns had five players selected in the 2021 NFL Draft, the most players selected from the University of Texas in six years and tied for the most in the conferece. Where did the players land and what, if anything, does it mean for Texas football moving forward? The baseball team dealt with health issues and a rain delay en route to its first series loss of the season. We also dive in on all of the other action on campus, as we Down the Forty. 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

April 27, 2021 - Spring Game Reaction and Roster Additions Apr 27, 2021

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The Texas Longhorns football team capped off spring practice with the annual Orange-White game, giving fans their first look at the team under new head coach Steve Sarkisian. What did we see from the game, what questions do we still have and what will we be watching heading into fall camp? We also take a look at the three new players that will join the Longhorns when they open camp in the fall. We also dive in on all of the other action on campus, as we Down the Forty. 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

April 20, 2021 - Basketball Roster Taking Shape Apr 20, 2021

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The Texas Longhorns basketball team got a ton of good news last week, with Andrew Jones and Jase Febres announcing their returns, alongside three big pickups from the transfer portal Chris Beard and his newly-announced staff are striking early, but can they capitalize on the talent? We also dive in on all of the other action on campus, as we Down the Forty. 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

April 13, 2021 - Mid-season Baseball and First Spring Scrimmage Apr 13, 2021

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The Texas Longhorns are just past the midway-point of the regular season and celebrated by sweeping the Kansas State Wildcats thanks to some overwhelming offense and a few great outings from the starting pitchers. How do we grade the performance in the first half of the season and what does it mean for the remainder of the year? We also dive in on our reactions from Texas' first spring practice under the new coaching staff and break down what storylines we are watching over the next few weeks. 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

April 8. 2021 - Recruiting Reset with Mike Roach Apr 08, 2021

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The Texas Longhorns have been relatively quiet on the recruiting trail, but things may start to heat up again as they prepare for official visits in the coming months. Invites have gone out and groups are being finalized for the first set of official visits on campus since the COVID-19 pandemic caused the NCAA to impose a dead period for visits. To dive in on what the new staff has to sell, as well as what the strategy is moving forward, we welcome in Mike Roach of Horns247 to help us gain some insight. 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

April 6, 2021 - Chris Beard Comes Home Apr 06, 2021

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The Texas Longhorns got a new basketball coach, former Texas Tech Red Raiders head coach Chris Beard in what appeared to be a whirlwind hiring on April 1. What can Beard do to build Texas from where it's at now and what help does he need to find immediately? On the women's side, the tournament run ended in a disappointing way, but we unpack why this season was far from a disappointment. We also dive in on a successful weekend from the rest of the campus and we Down the Forty. 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

March 30, 2021 - Shaka Smart Heads to Marquette Mar 30, 2021

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After questions arose about his future with the Texas Longhorns, Shaka Smart made a preemptive move and accepted the head coaching position with the Marquette Golden Eagles as their head basketball coach. What is the immediate fallout, both with the team and on the recruiting trail? We unpack the recruiting impact with the help of Nick Harris of 247Sports, who has the latest on what to expect from the 2021 class. On the ladies' side, the Longhorns are headed to the Elite 8 after limiting the nation's top offense en route to an upset win over the Maryland Terrapins. 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

March 24, 2021 - Another First Round Exit and Spring Practice Mar 24, 2021

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The Texas Longhorns were dealt another tough loss in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament, falling to the Abeline Christian Wildcats in an ugly and heart-breaking fashion. Looking forward, what does Texas do with an uncertain future for head coach Shaka Smart as the roster prepares to turn over. On the gridiron, Texas opens its first spring under head coach Steve Sarkisian. We preview our favorite storylines and what we're watching. 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

March 18, 2021 - Cat Osterman Mar 18, 2021

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Fresh from spending time surprising young athletes from Southeast Little League in Houston, Texas Longhorns legend Cat Osterman sat down with us to discuss her work with the Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation, her Olympic prep and what's next. You can see Cat surprise the Southeast Little League players via her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CMkE4ABDSpe/ 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

March 16, 2021 - NCAA Tournament Preview Mar 16, 2021

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After winning their first Big 12 tournament, the Texas Longhorns men's basketball team is heading to the NCAA Tournament in the hopes of making a deep run. How did Texas arrive at that place and how does the tournament shape up for them? 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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