March 2 The Pod Podcast

Cory Hogue and Ben Sorrells close Season 3 of March 2 The Pod, presented by Eternal Roofing, with a full review of Sam Houston athletics.

The episode opens with a remembrance of Bearkat football player William Davis before shifting into final grades for Sam Houston baseball and softball. Cory and Ben discuss baseball’s improvement from last season, Ryan Peterson’s legacy, Jay Sirianni’s future, and why the program could become a major piece of Sam Houston’s athletic identity.

The guys also grade softball after a 29-win season, highlighting Tiffany Sanchez, Bella Perez, Veronica Harrison and a strong returning core. Then, they celebrate Sam Houston track and field’s success at the Conference USA Championships, including school records, personal bests and NCAA preliminary qualifiers.

The season finale closes with a look at athletic department finances, including Sam Houston’s payout to Nicholls, generated revenue, and how the Bearkats compare with the rest of Conference USA.

Episode Notes

Remembering Sam Houston football player William Davis

Season 3 finale and plans for the future of March 2 The Pod

Expanded Substack coverage coming for Season 4

Final baseball grades: pitching, hitting, fielding, coaching and overall program

Ryan Peterson’s place among recent Sam Houston pitching greats

Why baseball could become the “front porch” sport for Sam Houston athletics

Final softball grades: pitching, hitting, fielding, coaching and overall program

Tiffany Sanchez, Bella Perez and Veronica Harrison headline a promising returning core

Track and field success at the CUSA Championships

School records, NCAA prelim qualifiers and strong relay performances

Sam Houston’s payout to Nicholls compared with other CUSA guarantee games

Generated revenue, athletic department finances and where SHSU stands in CUSA

What to expect when Season 4 begins around CUSA media days

Cory Hogue and Ben Sorrells are back for another episode of March 2 The Pod, presented by Eternal Roofing, with a packed discussion covering Sam Houston baseball, Conference USA football odds, recruiting, facilities, and one unforgettable youth baseball story.

The show opens with Cory’s retelling of his ejection from a 10U recreation baseball playoff game, which turns into a larger conversation about how adults can ruin youth sports. Then the focus shifts to Sam Houston baseball, where the Bearkats swept Delaware and clinched a spot in the Conference USA tournament. Cory and Ben discuss the progress made this season, concerns with the pitching staff, Tyler Ryden’s soreness, Ryan Peterson’s pitch count, and whether Jay Sirianni has done enough to return next season.

The football conversation centers on Vegas win totals and ESPN SP+ projections for Sam Houston and the rest of Conference USA. Ben sees value in the Bearkats going over 3.5 wins, while Cory remains cautious but believes several projections are too low with Bowers Stadium returning and Phil Longo entering Year 2.

The episode wraps with Around the Farm, including Kashi Nzeh’s NBA workouts, basketball recruiting updates, the Under Armour contract extension, track facility funding, FCS payout numbers, and women’s golf all-conference honors.

Cory explains how he was ejected from a 10U recreation baseball playoff game.

The Space Cowboys’ season ends, but Cory highlights the team’s improvement.

Sam Houston baseball sweeps Delaware and clinches a Conference USA tournament berth.

Ryan Peterson’s pitch count and Tyler Ryden’s soreness create pitching concerns entering the final regular-season series.

Cory and Ben discuss whether Jay Sirianni’s job is safe after the Bearkats doubled last year’s win total.

Assistant coach David Wood earns praise for recruiting momentum and bringing energy to the program.

Vegas posts Sam Houston football win totals, with three wins appearing to be the market expectation.

Ben likes the over 3.5 wins, while Cory remains cautious because of offensive line questions.

ESPN SP+ projections spark debate over whether Sam Houston is being undervalued.

The hosts break down Conference USA championship odds and possible league tiers.

Around the Farm includes basketball recruiting, Kashi Nzeh’s NBA workouts, Under Armour contract details, track facility updates, FCS payouts, and women’s golf honors.

March 2 The Pod, presented by Eternal Roofing, returns for Season 3, Episode 31 with Cory Hogue and Ben Sorrells breaking down a busy week in Sam Houston athletics.

The guys open with golf updates from the Conference USA Championships, including Caleb Lumpkin’s strong individual finish for the men and a third-place team finish for the women. Ben then shares his notes from Sam Houston’s open spring football practice, including the quarterback situation, concerns along the offensive line, optimism around the defensive front seven, and questions in the kicking game.

Cory and Ben also take a look at the 2026 football schedule and discuss what it could mean for Sam Houston’s bowl hopes.

The episode continues with track and field highlights from Texas A&M, including another strong performance from the men’s 4x100 relay team. Then the conversation turns to the diamond, where softball’s season ended with a CUSA tournament loss and baseball continues to battle inconsistency, pitching depth issues, and blown leads entering a key series against Delaware.

The show wraps with basketball roster updates. The men’s roster is nearly complete and appears positioned to remain near the top of Conference USA, while the women’s roster still has major work ahead this offseason.

Presented by Eternal Roofing.

March 2 The Pod has reached 133 total episodes.

Men’s golf tied for eighth at the CUSA Championship.

Caleb Lumpkin led the men’s golf team, finishing tied for 11th at 4-under.

Women’s golf tied for third with New Mexico State.

Amelia Guo was the top women’s finisher for Sam Houston at 5-over.

Ben shares spring football observations from Sam Houston’s open practice.

Landon Locke remains the expected starting quarterback.

DJ Bailey impressed while working with the second-team offense.

Offensive line remains the biggest concern entering the summer.

Sam Houston’s defensive front seven could be the strongest unit on the roster.

The hosts break down the 2026 football schedule and bowl chances.

Track and field had strong results at Texas A&M, including another win from the men’s 4x100 relay.

Softball’s season ended with a CUSA tournament loss to New Mexico State.

Baseball enters a critical Delaware series after a difficult stretch.

The men’s basketball roster is taking shape with five returners and several new additions.

The women’s basketball roster still has significant work remaining.

Cory Hogue and Ben Sorrells break down a packed week in Sam Houston athletics in Episode 30 of March 2 The Pod. The show starts with another strong weekend for Bearkat track and field, including impressive results from a young roster that continues to trend upward. The guys also react to a thrilling CUSA Tournament win for women’s tennis and a difficult finish for men’s golf.

From there, the conversation turns to basketball roster movement, football press box discussion, and Louisiana Tech’s messy departure from Conference USA. Cory and Ben also dig into the growing frustration around Bearkat baseball, where late-game losses continue to pile up, before ending on a better note with softball’s series win over Missouri State and another big week from Tiffany Sanchez. Presented by Eternal Roofing.

Track and field continues to build momentum with multiple standout performances at the 44 Farms Team Invitational.Women’s tennis guts out a 4-3 CUSA Tournament win over WKU to advance.Men’s golf fades after a promising start at Mossy Oak.CJ Beaumont heads to Kennesaw State, while Kashi Nat lands at Oklahoma State.Football discussion covers the Bowers press box update and Louisiana Tech’s CUSA exit drama.Baseball’s late-inning collapses remain the biggest concern as the Kats search for a turnaround.Softball responds with a series win over Missouri State behind Tiffany Sanchez and a key stretch ahead.

In Episode 29 of March 2 The Pod, Cory Hogue and Ben Sorrells break down another busy week in Sam Houston athletics.

The guys open with bowling’s strong NCAA regional showing, including a win over Maryville and two close losses that ended the season just short of the regional final. They also discuss football adding offensive lineman Jimmy Walls out of Bakersfield College and what his size and experience could mean for the Bearkats moving forward.

Men’s basketball takes center stage with major transfer portal developments. Matt Dann is back, while Kashie Natt, Po’Boigh King, and C.J. Beaumont are on the move. The show also dives into what new additions Zion Pipkin and Aidan McDowell could bring to next year’s roster. On the women’s side, the portal also begins to move.

Later in the episode, the hosts go Across the Farm to highlight major performances in track and field, plus updates on tennis, beach volleyball, and golf. Softball gets a spotlight after bouncing back from a tough road series at WKU with a win over SFA, where Veronica Harrison set the program’s single-season home run record.

The episode closes with a hard look at baseball after a sweep at Missouri State and a midweek loss to Houston. Cory and Ben dig into lineup production and explain why the bottom third of the order has become a growing concern.

Bowling’s NCAA regional run ends in heartbreak, but the standard remains high

Football adds Bakersfield College OL Jimmy Walls

Spring football continues with one roster spot still to watch

Men’s basketball gets Matt Dann back for next season

Kashie Natt enters the portal and NBA Draft process

Po’Boigh King and C.J. Beaumont enter the transfer portal

Zion Pipkin and Aidan McDowell give the Bearkats two intriguing additions

Women’s basketball sees portal movement with Alaisha Brown and Brianna Block

Track and field shines at the Charles Austin Classic, including a meet-record 4x100

Tennis, beach volleyball, and golf prepare for conference postseason action

Softball rebounds from a WKU sweep with a win over SFA

Veronica Harrison sets Sam Houston’s single-season home run record

Baseball drops four straight and the bottom third of the lineup comes under the microscope