Statesman writer Danny Davis is a man of many talents.

And Texas Longhorn beats.

He stops by the “On Second Thought” podcast to discuss the Will Muschamp-Colin Simmons pairing for Texas football with spring practice underway, SEC women’s basketball champion Texas’ unsung hero and how baseball is off to its first 16-0 start since the 2005 team that captured a national championship.

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Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte stops by the On Second Thought podcast to discuss a myriad topics from his recent town hall meeting, including the cancellation of the Arizona State football series, the 7% hike in football season ticket prices, the new football practice facility, a new volleyball arena and the challenges college athletics face in the transfer portal/NIL era.

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The Texas Longhorns have found their groove midway through the SEC basketball season with three wins in a row and enter a key three-game stretch starting Saturday’s contest at Missouri.

Junior forward Dailyn Swain joins the Statesman’s Cedric Golden and the Houston Chronicle’s Kirk Bohls on this week’s On Second Thought podcast to discuss the team’s recent success, his decision to leave Xavier to join coach Sean Miller in Austin and his NBA dream.

The columnists also break down Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte’s recent town hall meeting and how he is positioning Texas to dominate college athletics in coming years.

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With Texas baseball set to begin the 2026 season Feb. 13 with the first of three-games with UC-Davis, coach Jim Schlossnagle stopped by the On Second podcast to discuss new editions to the roster and Year 2 of his program build.

Hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls also ask him about the development of star pitcher Dylan Volantis, the signings of catcher Carson Tinney and outfielder Aiden Robbins and some improvements being made at venerable UFCU Disch-Falk Field.

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Texas ex Rylan Galvan joins On Second Thought to discuss his upcoming season with the Chicago White Sox minor-league organization, playing in Saturday’s Alumni game and how the 2026 Longhorns will look this season under second year coach Jim Schlossnagle.

Hosts Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden also break down what’s coming up for the Texas basketball teams and any concerns regarding the athletic department losing $23 million in its first year in the SEC.

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ESPN college football analyst Heather Dinich joins the On Second Thought podcast to discuss football’s national championship chances in 2026, the rising tide of NIL/transfer portal and her Indiana alma mater’s rise to within one win of a national championship.

Hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls also examine Texas’ portal class which includes coveted wideout Cam Coleman, Longhorn women’s coach Vic Schaefer’s benching of All-America point guard Rori Harmon and the coach’s heated comments about having to play blue bloods LSU and South Carolina in back-to-back road games.

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On Second Thought hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls discuss the challenges facing Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian as he navigates the transfer portal and the departures of some key contributors.

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Texas women’s basketball coach Vic Schaefer joined On Second Thought Thursday and discussed the pressure of expectations on the Forty Acres and how he’s keeping his team hungry at 17-0.

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Texas Longhorns insider David Eckert joins the On Second Thought podcast this week to preview the Citrus Bowl matchup against Michigan and the rash of transfers/bowl opt-outs from Steve Sarkisian’s roster.

How much will quarterback Arch Manning play against the Wolverines? Who will Texas target in the transfer portal? Why did linebacker Liona Lefau leave?

Eckert and hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls also discuss Texas A&M’s first-round playoff matchup against Miami and give their national championship picks.

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Vanderbilt running back and Austin LBJ legend Sedrick Alexander joins the On Second Thought podcast to discuss the upcoming Texas game and his team’s rise to the top 10 of the national rankings. Hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls also discuss the possibility of Texas quarterback Arch Manning playing after sustaining a concussion at Mississippi State and the chances of his backup Matthew Caldwell leading the Horns to a needed win.

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