The Longhorn Republic

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March 26, 2018 - Spring Practice Preview Mar 26, 2018

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In this week’s Longhorn Republic, Gerald Goodridge and Kyle celebrate the first week of spring practice by breaking down who they think will be the starters at wide receiver and tight end (2:00), before looking at a potential home-and-home with the Alabama Crimson Tide (15:49). (Collin Johnson’s crazy catch) Then they move onto a successful season from the women’s basketball team (18:09), and try to figure out what the Jacob Young transfer means to the Texas basketball program moving foward (22:48). Kyle breaks down the pitching that led to a big week from Texas baseball (32:38), before he and Gerald celebrate lighting the tower orange for a swimming and diving National Championship (32:38). As always, they close the show honoring Big Bertha and they Bang the Drum (34:40). Kyle celebrates Bryan Carrington’s Twitter presence, while Gerald is confused as to why Vince Young was labelled a bust. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little) / CC BY-SA 4.0 If you want to donate to assist with the medical treatment of Andrew Jones, visit HornRaiser. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

March 19, 2018 - Shaka’s First 100 Games Mar 20, 2018

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In this week’s Longhorn Republic, Kyle is back from Las Vegas so they get back to work talking Texas Longhorns sports. They open up talking about the Texas Longhorns’ early exit from the Big 12 tournament and what the team will look like for the 2018-2019 season (2:00). But it’s not all bad basketball news, as the women’s basketball team continues to roll in the Women’s NCAA Tournament (12:00) The Texas baseball team managed to right the ship with a sweep of the Kansas Jayhawks to open Big 12 play (14:08), while the football team starts Spring Practice (17:29). Will it be Shane Buechele or Sam Ehlinger suiting up at quarterback for the Longhorns? Will they be handing the ball off to Toneil Carter, Daniel Young or someone not even on campus yet? As always, the boys honor Big Bertha and Bang the Drum (27:02). Kyle looks back at Shaka Smart’s first 100 games in Burnt Orange and Gerald looks at the missing piece of the Texas passing game. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little) / CC BY-SA 4.0 If you want to donate to assist with the medical treatment of Andrew Jones, visit HornRaiser. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

March 12, 2018 - Texas Goes Dancing Mar 13, 2018

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In this week’s Longhorn Republic, Kyle is back from Las Vegas so they get back to work talking Texas Longhorns sports. They open up talking about all things NCAA baseketball, both men’s and women’s. The men’s team managed to get into the field and will open the tournament againstthe Nevada Wolfpack in the second round (1:37). Then they welcome back Wescott Eberts to talk all-things recruiting after a big weekend. Texas kicked it off receiving a big committment from Jordan Whittington (9:11), while hosting five-star offensive tackle Kenyon Green (14:32). They break down what the committment of graduate transfer Calvin Anderson (16:06), and what Bryan Carrington’s new role means for the program (20:00). As always, the boys honor Big Bertha and Bang the Drum (28:41). Wescott wishes Texas fans would give Shaka Smart some much-deserved credit, and Gerald shares his fears heading into Spring Practice. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little) / CC BY-SA 4.0 If you want to donate to assist with the medical treatment of Andrew Jones, visit HornRaiser. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

March 6, 2018 - Big 12 Tournament Preview Mar 07, 2018

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In this week’s Longhorn Republic, Kyle Carpenter is on vacation so Gerald Goodridge welcomes in the man himself, Wescott Eberts. They talk Texas basketball and the team’s outlook heading into the Big 12 tournament, as well as who should have received conference awards(1:15). Then they break down what the future looks like for Texas Football at tight end (5:36), how guys like Malik Jefferson, Holton Hill and Connor Williams performed at the NFL Scouting Combine (5:37), and the big visitors on campus for the 2019 recruiting class (14:14). As always, the boys honor Big Bertha and Bang the Drum (22:45). Wescott wishes Texas fans would give Shaka Smart some much-deserved credit, and Gerald shares his fears heading into Spring Practice. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little) / CC BY-SA 4.0 If you want to donate to assist with the medical treatment of Andrew Jones, visit HornRaiser. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

February 26, 2018 - NCAA Violations Feb 26, 2018

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In this week’s Longhorn Republic, Gerald Goodridge and Kyle Carpenter talk about the FBI’s findings that Eric Davis, Jr, Prince Ibeh and Isaiah Taylor all received improper benefits from an agent (1:50). Then, they cover another up-and-down week from Texas basketball, refusing to talk about the loss to the Kansas State Wildcats (8:52) and getting excited about the contributions of Jacob Young and Jericho Sims against the Oklahoma State Cowboys in the absence of Davis and Mohamed Bamba (13:00). We quickly preview the women’s basketball team’s Senior Night matchup against the Oklahoma Sooners (22:00), recap the week that was in Texas baseball (22:40) and look at where Reggie Hemphill-Mapps will land (26:15). As always, the boys honor Big Bertha and Bang the Drum (27:25). Kyle shows some much-needed love to the Texas Swimming and Diving, while Gerald looks to the coaching future of Frank Okam. Subscribe to the podcast via iTunes, Google Play, or Stitcher. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little) / CC BY-SA 4.0 If you want to donate to assist with the medical treatment of Andrew Jones, visit HornRaiser. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

February 19, 2018 - Rollercoaster Week from Texas Basketball Feb 20, 2018

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In this week’s Longhorn Republic, Gerald Goodridge and Kyle Carpenter let the mood dip briefly talking about the Texas Basketball loss to the Baylor Bears (2:28), before quickly rebounding as they celebrate a season sweep of the Oklahoma Sooners (6:50). Giving credit where credit is due, they celebrate Dylan Ostekowski and Kerwin Roach II locking up Trae Young. They then quickly cover women’s basketbalL (12:17) and get excited for baseball’s opening day (13:10). Finally they look at Max Cummins’s move from defensive end to tight end (16:58) and get excited about Teaxs’s junior day (19:28). As always, the boys honor Big Bertha and Bang the Drum (22:19). Kyle lets fans know what new addition to the Texas football team he’s excited about and Gerald is thankful for representation in the Texas locker room. Subscribe to the podcast via iTunes, Google Play, or Stitcher. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little) / CC BY-SA 4.0 If you want to donate to assist with the medical treatment of Andrew Jones, visit HornRaiser. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

February 12, 2018 - National Signing Day Recap Feb 12, 2018

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In this week’s Longhorn Republic, Gerald Goodridge and Kyle Carpenter get excited about a bumper crop of Texas recruits inking on National Signing Day 2018 and look at their favorite parts of the class (1:36). Then they move onto the Texas Longhorns’ struggles against Kansas State (8:54) and TCU (13:49), which seem to be tied to the performance of Mohammed Bamba and the Texas bigs. However, not all is lost as women’s basketball continues to surge (17:46) and baseball season is right around the corner (18:28). As always, the boys honor Big Bertha and Bang the Drum (20:00). Kyle celebrates record-breaking feats on the track and Gerald again wishes tempered expectations for Texas fans. Subscribe to the podcast via iTunes, Google Play, or Stitcher. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little) / CC BY-SA 4.0 If you want to donate to assist with the medical treatment of Andrew Jones, visit HornRaiser. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

February 6, 2018 - Texas Misses its shot in Lubbock Feb 06, 2018

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In this week’s Longhorn Republic, Gerald Goodridge and Kyle Carpenter lament a missed opportunity in Lubbock (2:00), but applaud Matt Coleman’s bounceback performance against the Oklahoma Sooners (8:19). They compare the struggles of freshman breakouts Trae Young and Mohamed Bamba, and look ahead a bit to the next meeting of the two teams. Then, Cody Daniel stops by for a National Signing Day preview (17:13), breaking down what fans should expect and who they should be watching leading up to National Signing Day. Should fans expect the calm of a Mack Brown National Signing Day or the fireworks more closely associated with Charlie Strong’s tenure? Finally, they look at why Chris Warren III may have gotten an invite to the NFL Combine over Poona Ford (24:43) As always, the boys honor Big Bertha and Bang the Drum (29:03). Kyle bangs the drum on the Dylan Ostekowski making bold hair choices and Gerald reflects on the career of Aaron Williams. Subscribe to the podcast via iTunes, Google Play, or Stitcher. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little) / CC BY-SA 4.0 If you want to donate to assist with the medical treatment of Andrew Jones, visit HornRaiser. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

January 29, 2018 - Mo Bamba Leads to Wins Jan 29, 2018

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In this week’s Longhorn Republic, Gerald Goodridge and Kyle Carpenter feel some relief after Texas manages to put together back-to-back wins, thanks in-part to outstanding performances from Mohamad Bamba. They then look at what the possible transfer of freshman standout Reggie Hemphill-Mapps could do to the Texas offense, and if players like Jerrod Heard or John Burt could fill in. Finally, Kyle bangs the drum on the Big 12’s performance in the Big 12/SEC challenge and Gerald calls for tempered expectations for football in 2018. Subscribe to the podcast via iTunes, Google Play, or Stitcher. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little) / CC BY-SA 4.0 If you want to donate to assist with the medical treatment of Andrew Jones, visit HornRaiser. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

January 22, 2018 - Why Can’t Texas Win Back-to-Back Games? Jan 22, 2018

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In this week’s Longhorn Republic, Gerald Goodridge and Kyle Carpenter work on uncovering why the Texas Longhorn’s basketball team can’t seem to string together back-to-back strong performances. Gerald gets excited at the future for Kerwin Roach, and per usual Kyle is excited about Mohammed Bamba. Then they look at what new Texas co-offensive coordinator and offensive line coach Herb Hand brings to the Forty Acres. This week, Kyle bangs the drum on the prospects of Kris Boyd and Caden Sterns returning DBU to it’s proper stature, and Gerald makes his case for John Burt to get more looks. Subscribe to the podcast via iTunes, Google Play, or Stitcher. If you want to donate to assist with the medical treatment of Andrew Jones, visit HornRaiser. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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