Welcome to Episode #75 of the No Conference for Old Men Podcast.

After UH’s third consecutive loss, this one at Kansas, 69-56, the Coogs got some rest, made a few offensive adjustments, and righted the ship with a 40-point shellacking of Colorado.  The Coogs have two regular-season games left, vs. Baylor and at Oklahoma State, to build momentum going into postseason play.  The team is now 24-5 & 12-4 in XII play, and 7th in the AP poll.

Please have a listen as the 3 Old Men break down the 2 games vs KU & CO, discuss the offensive adjustments made as we prepare for March, and then preview the upcoming games vs Baylor & Oklahoma St.  The team continues add to their toolkit & solidify a reliable bench before post-season play begins.

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- Cover photo by Mario Puente

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The Texas Longhorns grabbed a much-needed win over rival Texas A&M to set them up for a solid end to the regular season. While already seemingly in the NCAA Tournament, the Longhorns have an opportunity to win 10 conference games for the first time since the 2022-23 season and close out strong as they approach tournament time.

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Host Carter Yates and senior writer Mike Craven break down

(INTRO – 15:00) The most important assistant coach hirings in CFB, including Texas DC Will Muschamp, Texas A&M OC Holmon Wiggins, and Baylor DC Joe Klanderman

(15:00 – 30:20) Texas backs of out future Arizona State series

(30:20 – 42:00) Craven recaps exclusive sit down with UNT head coach Neal Brown

(43:00 – END) Craven recaps exclusive sit down with Baylor QB DJ Lagway

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It's going to be another tight finish for the Director's Cup, with the Texas Longhorns and Stanford Cardinal in for another battle down the stretch. The margin is once again razor-thin, and projections keep changing, so we welcome in the Directors' Cupdater himself to help us figure out where things stand and what Texas needs to do to win another title.

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Welcome to Episode #74 of the No Conference for Old Men Podcast.

After two consecutive losses at Iowa State and then at home to Arizona, it’s gut check time with a quick turnaround trip to Kansas for Big Monday. The team is now 23-4 and 11-3 in Big 12 play, alone in second in the Big XII standings.  Monday is the final game of a brutal 3-game stretch, and it could determine whether Houston can hold onto a #2 seed come March Madness. 

Please have a listen as the 3 Old Men break down the 2 losses to ISU & AZ, and then preview the upcoming games vs. Kansas and Colorado.  The team continues the work to build up a reliable bench before post-season play begins.

- No Conference for Old Men is available for free via Spotify / Apple Podcast / SoundCloud & the GoCoogs.com YouTube Page; we're also available via Dave Campbell's College Podcast Network as their only basketball-centric offering.

- Intro / Exit music: Ground Zero provided by FreeBeats.io

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The largest signing class in program history has inked their scholarship offers and mostly arrived on campus. With the transfer portal closed, we now know what the Roadrunners' roster will look like this fall. We took a deep dive into the recruiting class to highlight the top transfers, JUCO additions, and high school talent joining the program.

0:00:00 UTSA's 2026 Recruiting Trends

0:15:05 Top Transfers and Their Potential Impact

0:28:46 High School Recruits Spotlight

0:40:39 JUCO Transfers and Their Impact

49:51 Most Confident and Least Confident Positions

01:01:24 Most Improved Position Units

01:05:10 Under the Radar Players and Immediate Impact

01:13:18 Quarterback Conversations

Video: https://youtu.be/DRTnj2m7XGE

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Thank you to all of our listeners who voted in the seventh-annual Domey Awards! We’re thrilled to present the nominees and winners in each category in another spectacular production from our Creative Director Aaron Livingston. Remember that Domey nominations are open year round, so tag or message us with any 2026 memes or moments deserving of recognition.

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMelqC0d1P8

0:00 Intro

12:52 In Memoriam

16:16 Athletics Moment of the Year

26:59 Top Off-Field Moment of the Year

33:00 Game of the Year

39:49 Non-Athletics Moment of the Year

46:53 Newcomer of the Year

52:12 Male Athlete of the Year

58:11 Female Athlete of the Year

1:01:24 Coach of the Year

1:07:01 Team of the Year

1:09:38 Meme of the Year

1:20:32 Outro

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Host Carter Yates and senior writer Mike Craven answer listener questions that range from the current college landscape to the fondest memories of yesteryear.

(INTRO – 15:15) Which is the next Texas CFB team to make the Playoff?

(15:15 – 30:30) Who are the top three coaches in the state of Texas?

(30:30 – 46:15) Mount Rushmore of Favorite Football Players of All Time

(46:15 – End) Which College Coach Wins Survivor

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The No. 3 Texas Longhorns have high hopes for this year after overachieving for much of 2025, then seeing their season end in a frustrating manner.

With a loaded roster and, hopefully, a pitching staff they can count on through the season, the Longhorns have a team that could compete for a national championship.

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Welcome to Episode #73 of the No Conference for Old Men Podcast.

Back in first! Houston went on the road and got a win in Salt Lake City, then came home to beat Kansas State. The Cougars are now 23-2, 11-1 in the Big 12. UH is now alone atop the Big 12 standings, but the killer stretch begins against Big 12 elite Iowa State and Arizona, right before a visit to Kansas to complete the Eight Day War. These are the types of games we all wanted heaing into post-season play.

Please listen as the 3 Old Men break down the 2 wins over Utah & KSU and preview the upcoming games vs ISU & AZ. The team continues to ramp up in preparation for March Madness!

The audio version of No Conference for Old Men is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Megaphone, and SoundCloud. We're also available via the Republic of Football Podcast feed from the folks at Dave Campbell's Texas Football as their only basketball-centric offering.

- Cover photo by Daniel Rodriguez

- Intro / Exit music:  Ground Zero provided by FreeBeats.io

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GoCoogs Podcasts are the top shows covering Houston Cougar Basketball. We have expert commentary, current and former players joining us, and more. CATS! is the #1 postgame show; Talkin' Bout Them Cougars is our Sunday night interview show with UH coaches, players, and broadcasters; Four Quarters is the voice of the youngsters; and No Conference For Old Men analyzes UH Hoops and covers the Big 12, too.

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