Matt & Ross In The Morning

Ross Villarreal of The Matt Thomas Show and guest hosts Stan Norfleet and Adam Clanton analyze the key performances from wide receiver Tank Dell and the Texans' defense that led to a win against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. The Rockets lose two games on the road in Los Angeles. Can they bounce back tonight against the Golden State Warriors? Ross and listeners debate the NFL trying to eliminate dangerous plays, Monday Night Football tonight is the greatest primetime matchup so far and Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones announces that Super Bowl champion head coach Jimmy Johnson is going into the team's ring of honor.

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of The Matt Thomas Show discuss the Houston Rockets' matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers. Will they be able to continue the win streak on the road? Matt and Ross also discuss the Houston Texans against the Arizona Cardinals this Sunday, and they bring in Arizona Sports host Vince Marotta to weigh in. Charissa Thompson apologizes, college football talk, Non-Florida Stories and more on this Anything Goes Friday.

Arizona Sports host and PA announcer for the Phoenix Suns Vince Marotta joins The Matt Thomas Show to discuss the Houston Texans matchup against the Arizona Cardinals. Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray returned to action last week for his first start since last December. "When you finally get your starting quarterback back, you have a chance to gauge what you actually have," Marotta said. However, Marotta is not optimistic as the Cardinals travel to Houston. "I don't think the Cardinals have the fire power offensively" and "I just don't know if the Cardinals can keep up," Marotta said. Marotta also touches on the Arizona Diamondbacks reaching the World Series, the Phoenix Suns early struggles to the season and the Arizona Coyotes' future in Phoenix.

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of The Matt Thomas Show discuss the Houston Texans' playoff chances and long injury list heading into the Week 11 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals. After appealing, linebacker Denzel Perryman has gotten his suspension reduced to two games. Matt and Ross also talk crypto currency, Thanksgiving halftime performers, sideline reporters controversy, Dr. Roto, I Just Don't Get It and more.

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of The Matt Thomas Show talk about Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson's season-ending injury. They also touch on college football, more specifically, the upcoming matchups for the University of Houston and University of Texas. Rockets Head Coach Ime Udoka and UH Head Coach Dana Holgorsen join the show, Shut Yo Bum Ass Up, Ross's Rotten Five and more.

Rockets Head Coach Ime Udoka joins The Matt Thomas Show to talk about the Rockets matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday. "You can't underestimate anybody based off their record," Udoka said. Udoka also explains the improvements he has seen in some of his players, such as center Alperen Şengün. "Pocket-passes to him in the middle is deadly," Udoka said. He also comments on Jalen Green who has learned to not "just be a scorer, but "be well-rounded."

UH Football Head Coach Dana Holgorsen discusses the loss to the University of Cincinnati Bearcats, saying "we did not underestimate" and "I was proud of our defense for hanging in there," but "it was a pathetic performance offensively." Holgorsen also grieves over the devastating loss of former football players in a fatal car crash Saturday. Holgorsen concludes the conversation previewing the Cougars' matchup against Oklahoma State.

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of The Matt Thomas Show discuss the Houston Texans' chances on making the playoffs after their win against the Cincinnati Bengals and the Buffalo Bills loss on Monday Night Football. Matt and Ross also review Astros GM Dana Brown's comments on the decision to hire former bench coach Joe Espada as the Astros' new manager. After Texas A&M fired head football coach Jimbo Fisher, they guys evaluate whether it was worth the huge payout and they give their Gut Feelings.

Long time caller Titan Keith calls The Matt Thomas Show to announce his lifelong fandom to the Tennessee Titans is over, and he is switching his allegiance to the Houston Texans because of CJ Stroud.

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of The Matt Thomas Show celebrate the Texans' victory over the Cincinnati Bengals and the Rockets sixth consecutive win but are disappointed over the University of Houston's loss to the Cincinnati Bearcats. After just a couple of hours from his introductory press conference, the Astros new manager Joe Espada joins the show to talk about the task of taking on this new position. "It's a dream come true," Espada said. Espada expresses his excitement to collaborate with the front office and details how he was able to learn so much from past managers, saying the greatest piece of advice was to "just be you" and "be authentic." Matt and Ross also talk about Texas A&M firing head football coach Jimbo Fisher. Was it worth the huge payout, will he get another job and who will replace him?