Matt & Ross In The Morning

Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross," Dan Mathews of "The A-Team" and Chris Gordy react to the Houston Astros offering Alex Bregman a six-year deal worth around $156 million. However, Bregman is likely seeking a deal closer to $200 million, so the Astros could be preparing to move on from their third baseman. Ross, Dan and Chris also:

• recap the Rockets losing 99-93 to the Golden State Warriors
• review NIL deals for college football recruits following National Signing Day
• talk with Barrett Sallee of "College Football Smothered and Covered" about conference championship weekend
• discuss the Detroit Lions defeating the Green Bay Packers on "Thursday Night Football"
• share their "Non-Florida Stories" and more on this "Anything Goes Friday."

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" react to the NFL upholding the three-game suspension of Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair. Matt and Ross also:

• -discuss the latest college football playoff rankings with Chris Gordy
• -preview the Rockets taking on the Golden State Warriors
• -review the NBA fining Alperen Sengun, Tari Eason and Ime Udoka for their actions at the conclusion of Tuesday's loss to the Sacramento Kings
• -talk with Dr. Roto about fantasy football recommendations
• -break down the NFL's worst teams in "Ross' Rotten Five"
• -say "I Just Don't Get It" and more.

The release of the latest College Football Playoff rankings has raised many questions regarding teams that are being left out of the 12-team field ahead of conference championship weekend. Iowa State, Arizona State, South Carolina, and Ole Miss are pleading their case as they are currently on the outside looking in, while Alabama (9-3) sits at No. 11. How important is strength of schedule and will the College Football Playoff committee reconsider their selections following conference championships?

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" react to Rockets head coach Ime Udoka's postgame comments following his ejection from Tuesday's 120-111 loss to the Sacramento Kings. Udoka joins the show to further explain his criticism of the officials and preview Thursday's matchup against the Golden State Warriors. Matt and Ross also;

• discuss Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair appealing his three-game suspension from the NFL
• review MLB's proposed "Golden Bat" rule
• recap the latest college football recruiting news on National Signing Day
• tell people to "Shut Yo Bum Ass Up, Ain't Nobody Got Time" and more.

The Houston Rockets were denied the top seed in the NBA Cup quarterfinals in Tuesday's 120-111 loss to the Sacramento Kings. De'Aaron Fox had 22 points, and the Kings went almost nine minutes without missing a shot from the field. "We were getting out of rotation for a little bit," head coach Ime Udoka said. In the game's final minutes, Udoka and Alperen Sengun were ejected after voicing their displeasure with referee John Goble over missed foul calls. Emotions continued to run high even after the buzzer, as Tari Eason attempted to enter the stands to confront a heckling fan. Udoka did not hold back in his postgame comments and is anticipating a fine from the league office. "I'll be hearing shortly," Udoka said. The Rockets, who have not lost two consecutive games so far this season, will look to bounce back when facing the Golden State Warriors on Thursday. Houston will also host Golden State on Wednesday, December 11, in the quarterfinals of the NBA Cup.

Matt Thomas of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" and Dan Mathew of "The A-Team" react to the NFL suspending Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair three games for repeated violations of player safety rules following his hit to the head of Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence on Sunday. Matt and Dan also:

• review the latest comments from Texans general manager Nick Caserio
• debate MLB commissioner Rob Manfred's latest idea called the "Golden At-Bat" rule
• preview the Rockets taking on the Sacramento Kings
• recap Week 13 in "Connor's NFL Rewind" and more.

Matt Thomas of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross," Dan Mathew of "The A-Team" and Chris Gordy react to both the Texans and Rockets coming up with big wins on Sunday. The Texans defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 23-20 in a road AFC South matchup, while the Rockets took down the Western Conference-leading Oklahoma City Thunder 119-116. Matt, Dan and Chris also;

• debate the possible consequences for linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair's late hit on quarterback Trevor Lawrence
• recap the many brawls that took place across college football's rivalry week
• discuss which Houston sports figure they would pardon and more.

Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair delivered a late hit to Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence after Lawrence began a slide to end a run play in the second quarter of Sunday's game. Al-Shaair's violent blow to the head of the defenseless quarterback ignited a brawl as Lawrence left the field with a concussion. Al-Shaair, as well as Jaguars rookie cornerback Jarrian Jones, was ejected. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported the NFL is reviewing the hit and that a suspension is expected for Al-Shaair, but the length of that suspension is yet to be determined. Matt Thomas of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" and Dan Mathews of "The A-Team" review the play and debate the possible consequences Al-Shaair will face as the Texans enter a bye week prior to their Week 15 matchup against the Miami Dolphins.

Matt Thomas of the "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" and Chris Gordy recap the Houston Rockets defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves 117-111 in overtime Tuesday to clinch West Group A and a spot in the NBA Cup knockout round. Head coach Ime Udoka joins to discuss Alperen Sengun finishing with a triple-double and their back-to-back matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers. Matt and Chris also:

• break down how Michigan flipped the nation's No. 1 recruit from LSU
• react to Blake Snell agreeing to a five-year, $182 million contract with the Dodgers
• talk with Super Bowl-winning head coach Brian Billick about the Texans facing the Jaguars this Sunday
• review the NFL's worst teams in "Connor's Rotten Five"
• tell people to "Shut Yo Bum Ass Up, Ain't Nobody Got Time" and more.

The Houston Rockets defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 117-111 in overtime Tuesday to clinch West Group A and a spot in the NBA Cup knockout round. "We had a really good run in overtime," head coach Ime Udoka said. "It was a full team effort." Following the win, the Rockets traveled to Philadelphia overnight as they will face the 76ers in the second of a back-to-back set. "There is where depth comes into play," Udoka said.