Matt & Ross In The Morning

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of The Matt Thomas Show celebrate former Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson being named the Texans' first Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee during the NFL Honors. Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud was named the Associated Press NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year and and defensive end Will Anderson Jr. won Defensive Rookie of the Year. However, head coach DeMeco Ryans did not win Coach of the Year, with the award going to the Browns' Kevin Stefanski. Former Texans head coach Bill O'Brien is finalizing a deal with Boston College to be the school's next head coach. This news comes a month after O'Brien accepted the Ohio State offensive coordinator position. Matt and Ross react to the San Francisco 49ers being jarred awake by a fire alarm at the team's hotel ahead of the Super Bowl, preview the Rockets taking on the Toronto Raptors, Stroud saying he could average five points in the NBA, tell their Non-Florida Stories and more on this Anything Goes Friday.

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of The Matt Thomas Show give the latest updates from the NBA on trades and transactions occuring just a couple of hours before the trade deadline. The Houston Rockets did not make a move this week. What does this mean for the future of their lineup, and will they look to sign free agents in the offseason? During the media luncheon, the Astros announced their 2024 season campaign titled "Relentless." General manager Dana Brown also made some comments regarding possibly extending Alex Bregman before he becomes a free agent next offseason. Matt and Ross discuss quarterbacks that are game managers, say I Just Don't Get It and more.

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of The Matt Thomas Show react to the Houston Astros holding a press conference for José Altuve to officially announce signing the second baseman to a five-year extension worth $125 million. Matt and Ross question whether Altuve is the greatest Astro of all-time, and what the future holds for other Astros players, such as Kyle Tucker and Alex Bregman, who have not signed extensions. The Rockets lost to the Indiana Pacers 132-129 on Tuesday. Head coach Ime Udoka joins the show to break down the loss, preview the Raptors and provide an update on Fred VanVleet's injury. Matt and Ross discuss Cougars men's basketball head coach Kelvin Sampson getting ejected during a win over Oklahoma State, tell people to Shut Yo Bum Ass Up, Ain't Nobody Got Time and more.

Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka joins The Matt Thomas Show to recap the 132-129 loss to the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday. Guard Fred VanVleet was missing from the lineup due to a left adductor strain, and Udoka breaks down the strategy moving forward without the veteran on the court. Younger players "play with a different pace," Udoka said. "We really zero in on transition offense," try "to capitalize on 3-on-2 breaks" and "kick out to shooters to get easy baskets." Udoka gives an update on VanVleet's injury, saying that it "looks like he's out for the rest of the road trip," and also the Rockets position with only a day away from the NBA trade deadline. The Rockets will travel to Toronto to take on the Raptors on Friday.

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of The Matt Thomas Show preview the Houston Rockets arriving in Indianapolis to take on the Indiana Pacers. With only a couple of days left before the NBA trade deadline, will the Rockets look to make a move involving Jalen Green? Astros utility man Mauricio Dubón won his arbitration case to earn a $3.5 million salary, prompting a discussion involving the future of other Astros once their contracts are up. Matt and Ross talk about Super Bowl week, give their Gut Feelings, play To Tell the Truth and more.

Ross Villarreal of The Matt Thomas Show and Chris Gordy of Next Up react to the Kansas City Royals signing shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to an 11-year, $288.8 million contract extension, the largest in franchise history. This leads to a discussion about which Astros players will be extended before they become free agents. With the NBA trade deadline coming up on Thursday, will the Rockets look to make some more moves after trading for Steven Adams last week? Ross and Adam Clanton of The A-Team review the Texans picks in various NFL mock drafts, Ross and Connor go over the top sports headlines and more.

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of The Matt Thomas Show react to the Houston Rockets acquiring Memphis Grizzlies center Steven Adams in a trade for guard Victor Oladipo and three second-round picks. With less than a week away from the NBA trade deadline, will the Rockets look to make another move involving guard Jalen Green? The Rockets will conclude their homestand against the Toronto Raptors tonight at the Toyota Center. Houston Cougars men's basketball is traveling to Lawrence to take on the Kansas Jayhawks in a ranked Big 12 matchup. Joseph Duarte, University of Houston beat writer for the Houston Chronicle, joins the show to preview the game, as well as provide insight into future Big 12 opponents for both basketball and football. Matt and Ross discuss the possibility of Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver but current free agent Mike Evans signing with the Texans, give a recap of the Pro Bowl Games, introduce the first and final edition of Ross' Brutal Truth, tell their Non-Florida Stories and more on this Anything Goes Friday.

Joseph Duarte, University of Houston beat writer for the Houston Chronicle, joins The Matt Thomas Show to preview Houston Cougars men's basketball traveling to Lawrence to take on the Kansas Jayhawks on Saturday. Duarte says the keys to a victory for the Cougars include avoiding foul trouble, taking "the crowd out of it" and defending Kansas center Hunter Dickinson and guard Kevin McCullar Jr. Duarte also predicts the Big 12 teams that will make it to the NCAA March Madness tournament and details the future of Big 12 football.

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of The Matt Thomas Show recap the Houston Rockets losing to the New Orleans Pelicans 110-99 at home Wednesday. The Rockets will host the Toronto Raptors on Friday as they conclude their homestand. Houston Cougars men's basketball is traveling to Lawrence to take on the Kansas Jayhawks on Saturday, and head coach Kelvin Sampson joins the show to preview the matchup and provide some insight into his recruiting philosophy. Matt and Ross express their displeasure with the Pro Bowl Games, talk with Chris Gordy of Next Up about the top prospects from the Senior Bowl, react to the Texans retaining long snapper Jon Weeks, address the NBA warning card rumors, dive into another edition of I Just Don't Get It and more.

Houston Cougars men's basketball head coach Kelvin Sampson joins The Matt Thomas Show to discuss his recruiting philosophy. "It starts with their character," Sampson said. "They know what they're getting into," so "I don't have to motivate these kids, they motivate themselves." Sampson also emphasizes the importance of recruiting within Houston. "The city of Houston is always our first priority," and "we've been recruiting the best kids out of this city for years." The Houston Cougars will travel to Lawrence to take on the Kansas Jayhawks on Saturday. Sampson previews the matchup and the team's goal of reaching the Final Four.