The Longhorn Republic

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December 28, 2018 - Sugar Bowl Preview Dec 28, 2018

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The Texas Longhorns are gearing up to take on the Georgia Bulldogs in the Allstate Sugar Bowl. Vegas has Texas as a 13-point underdog, but we look at why it may be a closer matchup. Collin Johnson and LilJordan Humphrey create a matchup nightmare for a Georgia team that is missing its top pass defender in Deandre Baker. How can Texas exploit that matchup and come away with a win (2:35)? We also break down what a new arena means to the Texas basketball team (36:25) and how the Longhorns can battle back from a tough loss against Providence (42:32). With quarterbacks Cameron Rising and Casey Thompson both entering the NCAA Transfer Pool, does Texas need to rebuild its quarterback room, and what does this all mean long-term (48:25)? Finally, we close the show out with Bang the Drum (53:50) where Kyle does his best CFB revisionist history, and Gerald wants some rational discussion about Texas quarterbacks. 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

December 20, 2018 - Early Signing Day Recap Dec 20, 2018

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The excitement of Early Signing Day has come and gone, and the Texas Longhorns had a fairly uneventful day in a positive way. Twenty-one of their 22 committed players submitted their letters of intent and look to be locked in for yet another top-1o class. To break down the class, where Texas stands now, and what Texas will work on ahead of February’s National Signing Day we welcome Wescott Eberts of Burnt Orange Nation. We start by looking at immediate impact players and who the analysts like the most. Wescott gives his thoughts on how Texas tries to add more depth to the running backs group and looks at what running back Derrian Brown brings to the table. We also take some time to look at why Texas was very out of state heavy a year after locking up the state of Texas. 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

December 17, 2018 - Early Signing Period Preview Dec 18, 2018

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It’s a big week for those of us who pay attention to recruiting, but before the signing period begins we found out that Toneil Carter and Mike Williams made the choice to transfer. How do these departures impact Texas moving forward and what does the depth now look like at two key positions? (3:13) To preview what could be a big Early Signing Period for Tom Herman and the Texas Longhorns, we welcome in Cody Daniel, editor at Burnt Orange Nation (8:18). We look at what newly-committed linebacker Caleb Johnson means to the class, if Texas has a shot to land one of the uncommitted big names, and where Texas goes from there if they do not? Then, it’s a quick rundown of men’s basketball’s big win over Grand Canyon (21:57), before closing the show out with Bang the Drum (32:49). 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

December 10, 2018 - Volleyball and the All-Mack Brown Team Dec 11, 2018

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We start off with the volleyball team, after being eliminated from the NCAA Tournament with a Elite 8 loss at the hands of the BYU Cougars. What lessons do we take from an incredible season, and what can fans expect from the ladies in 2019 (4:04)? The men’s basketball team had an up-and-down week, losing to Radford and VCU, before knocking off Purdue at home. Kyle and Gerald work through what went wrong and how Texas managed to pull out a win at home (9:55). Five Texas players were named to the Associated Press’s All-Big 12 team, but notably Lil’Jordan Humphrey and Collin Johnson were left off the list. Should they have received the honor and what does it mean for Texas’s future (21:57). In this week’s #RepliesOfTexas, Kyle and Gerald discuss the All-Mack Brown Team and take listener feedback (33:08), before closing the show out with Bang the Drum (1:00:00). 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

December 4, 2018 - Big 12 Championship Reaction and More Dec 04, 2018

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The Texas Longhorns played for a Big 12 championship, but couldn’t hold onto an early lead, falling to the Oklahoma Sooners. Quarterback Sam Ehlinger had an incredible day, connecting several times with Collin Johnson in a record-setting performance. So what happened as Kyler Murray continued his assault on the record books and tried to cement his case for a Heisman Trophy? (4:12) Next we take a quick trip through the NCAA Volleyball tournament, as Texas squares off against Michigan in the round of 16 (31:51), while both the men’s and women’s basketball team’s both suffered tough losses (36:23). In a new segment, Kyle and Gerald respond to a few listener questions, you can submit yours by tweeting @LonghornPod, (44:18), before closing the show out with Bang the Drum (1:09). 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

November 27, 2018 - Kansas Reaction and Big 12 Championship Preview Nov 28, 2018

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The Texas Longhorns secured their spot in the Big 12 championship game with a win over the Kansas Jayhawks Friday. It wasn’t all good news, as Texas once again surrendered a lead late, and Sam Ehlinger’s streak without an interception came to an end. So why was Kansas such a tough test for the Longhorns (2:57). With the win, Texas now has to face rival, the Oklahoma Sooners and Dallas Cowboys’ Stadium, marking the first time the teams have played outside of Dallas in more than 100 years. What can Texas do to keep up with the OU offense and come away with a Big 12 title (11:08)? Texas volleyball won a Big 12 championship (29:43), the Men’s Basketball team is ranked after beating the North Carolina Tarheels (33:14), while the Women’s team is still undefeated (37:08). We tackle a listener question about Devin Duvernay’s quiet season (39:13) and finally close the show out with Bang the Drum (44:30), where Kyle celebrates Mack Brown’s return to coaching, while Gerald laments the start of award season. 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

November 20, 2018 - Iowa State Reaction and Kansas Preview Nov 20, 2018

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The Texas Longhorns managed to set a clear path for the Big 12 championship with a win over the Iowa State Cyclones. Sam Ehlinger played well, in spite of being forced from the game in the first half, but Shane Buechele and Lil’Jordan Humphrey had no problem picking up the slack (2:50). Now all Texas has to do is win against the Kansas Wildcats and they’ll find themselves playing for the Big 12 championship. Kansas has shown signs of life in an otherwise forgettable season, but can they manage to overcome the Texas offense (25:32)? The basketball season continues to heat up, as the both the men’s and women’s team are taking care of business against outmatched opponents (42:43). Finally, they close the show out with Bang the Drum (49:25), where Kyle gets excited about the new gameday experiences and Gerald sides with Breck Hager. Sign up with MyBookie and use the offer code LONGHORN and they will match 100% of your initial deposit for a limited time! 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

November 13, 2018 - Texas Tech Recap and Iowa State Preview Nov 13, 2018

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In spite of blowing a huge lead, the Texas Longhorns kept their hopes of a conference championship alive with a win over the Texas Tech Red Raiders. Sam Ehlinger was once again spectacular and Lil’Joran Humphrey had a monster game and benefitted from the absence of the injured Collin Johnson (3:04). Texas needs some help in order to make it into the conference title game, but first they must take on the Iowa State Cyclones (19:17). Can the Texas defense get it together to shut down the Cyclones’ high-powered weaponry? The basketball season is in full swing, as the men’s team started their season 3-0 (32:26) and the women one game behind at 2-0 after crusiing to open the season (36:44). And Gerald and Kyle discuss a viewer Tweet, breaking down where five-star target Bru McCoy fits into the Texas recruiting class (39:04). Finally, they close the show out with Bang the Drum (44:54), where Kyle celebrates the goofy events of the weekend and Gerald looks at Texas’s recent history at receiver. Sign up with MyBookie and use the offer code LONGHORN and they will match 100% of your initial deposit for a limited time! 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

November 6, 2018 - WVU Reaction and Texas Tech Preview Nov 06, 2018

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In spite of an incredible outing from the offense, the Texas Longhorns couldn’t hold off the West Virginia Mountaineers, to fall to 6-3 on the season. Quarterback Sam Ehlinger once again played an incredible game, and senior Tre Watson chipped in with his best performance of the year, so what went wrong against WVU (5:07)? Texas still has an opportunity to play for a Big 12 championship and the next hurdle they must overcome is the Texas Tech Red Raiders. Gerald and Kyle break down how Texas can come out of a tough place to play with a much-needed win (23:39). They also break down a bit of the Texas basketball tip off (37:51) and look at the committment of five-star center Will Baker. Finally, they close the show out with Bang the Drum (45:45), in which Kyle wonders what if with Texas quarterbacks, while Gerald encourages patience. Sign up with MyBookie and use the offer code LONGHORN and they will match 100% of your initial deposit for a limited time! 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

October 30, 2018 - Oklahoma State Reaction and West Virginia Preview Oct 30, 2018

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The Texas Longhorns fell into the trap and were unable to overcome their slow start, falling on the road to Oklahoma State 38-35. What happened to cause Texas to come out so flat, who needs to step up defensively, and we cannot look past the continued stellar play of quarterback Sam Ehlinger (3:00). With that in the rearview, Texas still has a chance to claim a Big 12 title with the West Virginia Mountaineers coming to town. Gerald and Kyle take a look at what it will take for Texas to take down the high-powered Mountaineers (17:53). They also look at what the injury to freshman receiver Joshua Moore means to the depth at wide receiver (26:26), break down the latest football committments (28:15) and take a look at what else is going on on the Forty Acres (32:05). Before jumping into their closing segment, Gerald and Kyle look at what to expect from the Texas basketball team, with a week until their season opener (38:45). Finally, they close the show out with Bang the Drum (49:52), in which Kyle stays on-brand and talks about Michael Dickson, while Gerald gets excited for his first Texas home game in a decade. Sign up with MyBookie and use the offer code LONGHORN and they will match 100% of your initial deposit for a limited time! 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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