Matt & Ross In The Morning

The Houston Rockets are coming off Monday's 109-97 win over the New York Knicks to host the San Antonio Spurs. "I liked how we bounced back from the Golden State game," and "I loved our resiliency in the second half," head coach Ime Udoka said, who joined "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" ahead of Wednesday's Western Conference matchup. The last time the Rockets faced the Spurs, Houston earned a 106-101 victory. While the Rockets and Spurs will be playing each other for the third time in the first two weeks of the season, the Rockets can't get comfortable against a familiar lineup. "We're challenging ourselves to be consistent regardless of the opponent," Udoka said. Jalen Green recorded 36 points against the Spurs on Oct. 28, and while he has had a hot start offensively, Green's defensive effort has improved with a Rockets team that likes to switch consistently when defending wings and guards. "What he's taken pride in is not being the weak link out there."

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" react to the latest comments from MLB's general manager meetings in San Antonio, where Dana Brown addressed Alex Bregman's free agency. "The biggest priority is third base," Brown said. "We would love to have Alex Bregman back." Brown also discussed plans to upgrade at first base, bolstering the bullpen, adding another starter and more.

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" count down the final hours before the NFL trade deadline. Will the Houston Texans and general manager Nick Caserio look to make a move before the clock strikes 3 p.m. CT? Matt and Ross also:

• recap the Rockets defeating the New York Knicks
• predict Alex Bregman's next contract
• give their latest "Gut Feelings"
• recap Week 9 in "Ross' NFL Rewind"
• check out the latest headlines in "The News At Noon" and more.

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" react to Alex Bregman winning his first Gold Glove as the third baseman officially becomes a free agent. Will the Houston Astros be able to sign Bregman to a contract extension for next season? Matt and Ross also:

• preview the Rockets hosting the New York Knicks
• discuss Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott expected to miss several weeks with a hamstring injury
• remember Trey Cabbage's moments as an Astro as the outfielder was claimed by the Pittsburgh Pirates
• talk with Houston Cougars head coach Willie Fritz about the upset over Kansas State
• play "To Tell the Truth" and more.

After inclement weather delayed the Big 12 matchup by nearly an hour, the Houston Cougars took the field in their "Black Out" uniforms for a game that would end in fans rushing the field of TDECU Stadium after upsetting the No. 17 Kansas State Wildcats 24-19 on Saturday. "It was great to have the student body rush the field...just a great memory for all of us," head coach Willie Fritz said.Quarterback Zeon Chriss finished 11 of 11 in passing and rushed for 75 yards, including a 41-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter. "He's feeling more comfortable in the offense," Fritz said. The defense held the Wildcats to 89 yards rushing and recorded two interceptions to snap Kansas State's four-game winning streak. This was Houston's first win over a ranked opponent since beating No. 19 SMU 44-37 on Oct. 30, 2021. The Cougars have a bye week before facing Arizona on Nov. 15. "It comes at a good time," Fritz said.

Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross," alongside Stan Norfleet of "Next Up" and Adam Clanton of "The A-Team," break down the New York Jets defeating the Houston Texans 21-13 on Thursday Night Football at MetLife Stadium. C.J. Stroud was sacked eight times and completed a career-worst 37% of his passes for 191 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions in the Texans' third loss of the season. Ross, Stan and Adam discuss the disappointing playcalling from offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik, react to breaking news that left guard Kenyon Green is out with a dislocated left shoulder, recap the Rockets defeating the Dallas Mavericks on the road and more on this "Anything Goes Friday."

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" give a final preview of the New York Jets hosting the Houston Texans for Thursday Night Football. Matt and Ross also:

• talk with Anthony Becht, former NFL tight end and current Jets radio announcer and head coach of the St. Louis BattleHawks of the United Football League about the Texans' Halloween matchup
• discuss the beginning of Alex Bregman's contract negotiations.
• talk with Eddie Nunez, the athletic director of the University of Houston
• preview the Dallas Mavericks hosting the Rockets
• have Dr. Roto cure their fantasy football blues
• break down the NFL's worst teams in "Ross' Rotten Five" and more.

Anthony Becht, former NFL tight end and current Jets radio announcer and head coach of the St. Louis BattleHawks of the United Football League, joins "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" to preview the Houston Texans taking on the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium for Thursday Night Football. The Jets are coming off a 25-22 loss to the New England Patriots and sit at 2-6 on the season. The Jets are underperforming due to a "lack of execution" week-to-week, Becht said. "It's not just Aaron [Rodgers]... guys have to take accountability." With a "decimated safety situation," the Texans' offense has a chance to succeed against the Jets defense. "Everything has to flow through Joe Mixon," and with Nico Collins and Stefon Diggs out, "Dalton Schultz becomes a big priority." For the Jets to keep their postseason hopes alive, "they have to have balance offensively."

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" react to the New York Yankees forcing Game 5 in the World Series with Tuesday's 11-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. In the first inning, two fans were ejected at Yankee Stadium after they tried to pry a foul ball from the glove of right fielder Mookie Betts. Matt and Ross also:

• talk with UFC's Derrick Lewis about his upcoming heavyweight matchup
• preview Thursday's game against the Dallas Mavericks with Rockets head coach Ime Udoka
• recap the Cougars victory over the Utah Utes with head coach Willie Fritz
• tell people to "Shut Yo Bum Ass Up, Ain't Nobody Got Time" and more.