Matt & Ross In The Morning

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of The Matt Thomas Show react to the breaking news that the Houston Astros have signed free agent closer Josh Hader to a five-year, $95 million contract, making it the largest present-day value contract for a relief pitcher in baseball history.

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of The Matt Thomas Show react to the breaking news that the Houston Astros have signed free agent closer Josh Hader to a five-year, $95 million contract, making it the largest present-day value contract for a relief pitcher in baseball history. Matt and Ross also give their final predictions for the AFC Divisional playoff featuring the Texans in Baltimore against the Ravens. Even though he was a full participant in practice earlier in the week, Ravens tight end Mark Andrews is not expected to play in Saturday's matchup. Cordell Woodland, host of Shakin It Up Sports on 105.7 The Fan in Baltimore, joins the show to provide some insight into the Ravens. Matt and Ross preview the Rockets returning to their home court to take on the Utah Jazz, evaluate Texans offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik's decision to participate in interviews for head coach availabilities, tell Non-Florida Stories and more on this Anything Goes Friday.

Cordell Woodland, host of Shakin It Up Sports on 105.7 The Fan in Baltimore, joins The Matt Thomas Show to preview the Houston Texans traveling to Baltimore to take on the Ravens in the AFC Divisional playoff. Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is the front-runner for MVP, and Woodland says he is a more well-rounded player working with the best receiving core he's ever had. "He really wants to beat teams with his arm," as well as the run, "but we've seen Lamar do a lot with less in the past." The Ravens defense is also one of the best in the league, led by linebacker Roquan Smith and aided by veteran Jadeveon Clowney, but "their Achilles heel is their run defense." Woodland has high praise for Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud. His play is "uncharacteristic for a rookie quarterback."

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of The Matt Thomas Show review the Houston Rockets' six-game road trip in which they lost five games, including last night's 94-109 loss to the New York Knicks. Following a 77-71 loss to the UCF Knights at home, Texas Longhorns men's basketball head coach Rodney Terry expressed displeasure with UCF players flashing the "horns down' gesture, with Terry repeatedly calling them "classless." Matt and Ross also discuss the World Cup Finals being held in Dallas, Reba McEntire singing the national anthem at the Super Bowl, the Astros pursuing free agent reliever Josh Hader, I Just Don't Get It and more.

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of The Matt Thomas Show react to the news that Texans wide receiver Noah Brown was placed on injured reserve after the AFC wild-card win over the Browns, and they preview how the other receivers will fair against the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday. Will the Texans look to boost the wide receiver room during the offseason? Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka joins the show to reflect on road losses and preview their matchup against the New York Knicks. Matt and Ross debate about the transfer portal and NIL deals in college football, respond to accusations from Cleveland sports media, 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 discuss losing the last 4 out of the 5 away games. The Rockets lost to the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday with Udoka calling a timeout within the first 90 seconds of the game. "It wasn't a great start," Udoka said. With Dillon Brooks returning to the lineup, the Rockets look to get back on track tonight with the last game of their 6-game road trip against the New York Knicks. Udoka says the Knicks are an aggressive team, but the Rockets are "going to come out and match that from the start."

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of The Matt Thomas Show recap the Philadelphia 76ers defeating the Houston Rockets 124-115. Center Joel Embiid had a dominate performance, putting up 41 points and 10 rebounds. Matt and Ross also break down the Texans' Wild Card playoff win against the Cleveland Browns and their upcoming AFC divisional playoff against the Baltimore Ravens. News breaks that Astros' pitcher Kendall Graveman is expected to miss the 2024 season after shoulder surgery, the Seattle Seahawks request an interview with Texans offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik for head coach opening, Matt and Ross contemplate Bill Belichick's future in the NFL, give their Gut Feelings and more.

Matt Thomas is back on the show today with Ross Villareal and live from Detroit. The guys get you ready for tomorrow's Texans-Browns playoff game. Plus, Alabama names a new coach and NBC's Noah Eagle joins the show to talk the game he'll be calling with Todd Blackledge here in Houston.

Ross Villarreal of The Matt Thomas Show and guest hosts Stan Norfleet and Adam Clanton recap the Houston Rockets losing in overtime to the Chicago Bulls, emphasizing the notion that the Rockets struggle to win away from their home court. Following the Texas Longhorns loss to the Washington Huskies in the Sugar Bowl, many speculated whether Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers would return with Arch Manning receiving national attention. However, Ewers announced Thursday that he would be remaining in Austin for his senior season. With Nick Saban retiring, Belichick moving on from the Patriots and other coaching changes, Ross reflects on the end of an era in head coaching and predicts who will attempt to replace them. Ross also discusses the McNair family drama, Pro Football Focus releasing their predictions for end of the season awards, the top sports headlines and more.