Matt & Ross In The Morning

Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross," Chris Gordy and Adam Clanton of "The A-Team" react to Rockets rookie Reed Sheppard recording 49 points on 17-for-33 shooting in his G League debut after being officially assigned to the Rio Grande Valley Vipers on Monday. Ross, Chris and Adam also:

• recap the Rockets defeating the Wizards 135-112
• discuss Justin Verlander and the San Francisco Giants agreeing on a one-year, $15 million contract
• listen to Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans' response to Rex Ryan's comments about the Wild Card matchup against the Chargers
• preview the semifinals of the College Football Playoff
• tell people to "Shut Yo Bum Ass Up, Ain't Nobody Got Time" and more.

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" discuss the Texans' AFC South opponents going through major personnel changes after the Jaguars fired head coach Doug Pederson, the Colts fired defensive coordinator Gus Bradley and the Titans fired general manager Ran Carthon. Meanwhile, the Texans are preparing to host the Chargers for a playoff matchup, but former NFL head coach Rex Ryan does not give the Texans a chance, saying, "Chargers, basically I never realized they get a bye. Oh wait, they gotta play [the Texans]. What's the difference?" Matt and Ross also: 

• preview the Rockets vs. the Wizards
• debate the future of NIL in college athletics
• recap Week 18 in "Ross' NFL Rewind"
• talk about who has the coolest mustache in Houston
• give their latest "Gut Feelings" and more.

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" react to the Houston Texans defeating the Tennessee Titans 23-14 to close the regular season. The Titans were awarded the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft with Sunday's loss, where they donned Oilers throwback uniforms. Matt and Ross also:

• listen to head coach DeMeco Ryans' latest comments regarding Saturday's Wild Card matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers
• discuss the Jets requesting to interview offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik for their head coach position
• recap the Rockets defeating the Lakers
• react to No. 3 overall pick Reed Sheppard being assigned to the G League
• discuss the details of the lawsuit against Fox Sports
• play "To Tell the Truth" and more.

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" celebrate 15 years of the show and revisit some of the best moments on SportsTalk790. Matt and Ross also:

• react to Notre Dame defeating Georgia 23-10 to finish the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoff
• discuss Jimmy Butler requesting a trade from the Miami Heat
• preview the Rockets hosting the Celtics
• break down the Texans facing the Titans in their final game of the regular season
• give the latest update on free agent Alex Bregman
• tell their "Non-Florida Stories" and more on this "Anything Goes Friday."

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" recap the Texas Longhorns defeating the Arizona State Sun Devils in overtime and the Ohio State Buckeyes dominating the Oregon Ducks in the second round of the College Football Playoff. Matt and Ross also:

• reflect on the terror attack in New Orleans
• discuss the matchup between Georgia and Notre Dame with Chris Gordy
• talk with Rockets head coach Ime Udoka about Wednesday's win over the Mavericks
• comment on the latest rumors surrounding free agent Alex Bregman
• review the NFL's worst teams in "Ross' Rotten Five"
• tell people to "Shut Yo Bum Ass Up, Ain't Nobody Got Time" and more.

The Rockets earned their first win of a season-long five-game homestand with Wednesday's 106-90 victory over the Dallas Mavericks. The Rockets erase a two-game skid and hold the third-best record in the Western Conference. After a stint in the NBA G League earlier this season, Cam Whitmore has returned to Houston and provided a spark off the bench, recording 18 points and three rebounds in 24 minutes of play Wednesday. "The scoring is his natural ability," head coach Ime Udoka said while joining "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross." Udoka also commented on the defensive efforts of the 20th overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft, helping the Rockets rank third in the league for points allowed per game this season. "He's really improved in those areas," Udoka said. When speaking to the media following Wednesday's win, Whitmore appeared frustrated with his playing time, saying, "I contributed a little bit, but it doesn't really affect anything. Doesn't really, you know, can't get me anywhere, but we'll see what happens, but just glad we got the win." Udoka acknowledged Whitmore's postgame remarks, adding that he understands his young forward wanting to earn minutes. "We have a deep team with a lot of guys that are deserving," Udoka said. "When we get everybody back, it's a good problem to have."

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" present the 2024 nominees for "D Of The Year." Matt and Ross also:

• preview the second round of the college football playoff
• review trade rumors surrounding the Rockets
• give their latest "Gut Feelings" and more.

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" present the 2024 nominees for "D Of The Year".

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" react to Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson throwing Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro to the floor igniting a scuffle that ended with six ejections in the Rockets' 104-100 loss. Matt and Ross also:

• listen to Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans' latest comments regarding Sunday's matchup against the Tennessee Titans
• discuss Miami quarterback Cam Ward's decision to sit out the second half of the Pop-Tarts Bowl
• share their best and worst moments in Houston sports this year and more.

Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" and Dan Mathews of "The A-Team" recap the Houston Rockets defeating the New Orleans Pelicans 128-111. The Rockets have the second-best record in the Western Conference and will host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday to begin a five-game homestand. Ross and Dan also:

• revisit the Texans losing to the Ravens on Christmas Day
• evaluate the performance of quarterback C.J. Stroud
• discuss the future of the Astros' outfield
• tell their "Non-Florida Stories" and more.