Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up discuss the Texans week 9 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. If Dameon Pierce is out, will there be difficulty in the run game? Are we scared to see CJ Stroud throw more? How will the defense hold off the offensive weapon that is Mike Evans? Stan and Chris also talk about former Astros manager Dusty Baker's comments on why he retired and Astros GM Dana Brown's offseason priorities. Pro Football Hall of Famer and 3x Super Bowl Champion Emmitt Smith joins the show to talk about the Dallas Cowboys and their chances of winning a Super Bowl, saying "we could catch lightning in the bottle at some point in time." Smith also comments on the Texans, saying "its going to take some more quality players coming in" to support CJ Stroud.

Emmitt Smith Talks Cowboys & Texans on Next Up with Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy. Emmitt appears on behalf of Emergent & NARCAN.

Next Up with Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy half-heartedly congratulates the Texas Rangers for winning the World Series, but sincerely celebrates the Rockets getting their first win of the season. They also talk about how the Texans run game will fair if Dameon Pierce is out and the Big 12 unveiling the 16-team conference football matchups through the 2027 season.

Following the NFL trade deadline, the Texans do not make a big trade and decide to run with what they got. The Las Vegas Raiders fired head coach Josh McDaniels and general manager David Ziegler. Deborah Elias talks about the Lombardi Award, and Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy announce its 12 semi-finalists. Rockets Insider Jackson Gatlin gives an update, Astros show interest in another candidate for manager, college football rankings and more in this edition of Next Up.

Host of the "Locked On Rockets" podcast Jackson Gatlin joins Next Up to give a preview of the Rockets game against the Charlotte Hornets. Gatlin also comments on the team's improvements, saying Jalen Green is growing into his roll and "Fred and Dillion have elevated this Rockets defense."

Deborah Elias of The Rotary Club of Houston joins Next Up to talk about the Lombardi Award, one of the premier awards in college football given annually to an Outstanding College Lineman, and how the proceeds from award activities are contributed to cancer research. Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy announce the 12 Semi-Finalists for the 2023 Lombardi Award.

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy discuss the Texans ahead of the NFL Trade Deadline. Also, James Harden has been traded to the Clippers, is it bad for the NBA? Aaron Wilson joins the show to talk all things NFL and the Texans. Shawn Merriman joins the show to discuss Will Anderson Jr. and the recent criticism heading his way.

Aaron Wilson Joins Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy ahead of Tuesdays NFL Trade Deadline. Could the Texans make any moves?

Stan Norfleet and Chirs Gordy talk about what's going on in Houston sports and more on October 30th, 2023.