We would be lying if we said this week's pawd didn't come with a bit of sadness after a certain Sweet 16 loss, but we powered through and discussed that, among the following Houston Cougar sports topics:

• Recapping a tough men's hoops lost in the Sweet 16 to Illinois where missed shots spelled the end to an otherwise memorable season
• Quick thoughts on Kelvin Sampson's confirmed return for 26-27 and the departing players (both graduating seniors and a couple promising freshmen) we'll miss from this squad
• Reacting to Isiah Harwell's departure from men's hoops & a trio of women's hoops departures
• Bobby catches us up on the start of the Coogs' Outdoor Track & Field season
• Tennis corner looks back on a loss to top 25 UCF and a big final home week in Big 12 play
• Baseball and softball's pitching challenges come to a head in their most recent home series (bonus thoughts on last Tuesday's baseball win over the horns)