On Second Thought

Houston Texans defensive end Charles Omenihu joins this week’s On Second Thought podcast and discusses the uncertainty surrounding Houston’s coaching search amid reports of quarterback Deshaun Watson being unhappy with the direction of the franchise.
The former Longhorn also gives his take on the firing of Tom Herman at his alma mater along with charitable pursuits in his birthplace of Houston.
Hosts Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden also give an update on Steve Sarkisian’s coaching staff, break down Drew Brees’ upcoming retirement decision and this weekend’s NFL conference championship games.

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New Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian has a vision for success on the Forty Acres and he spoke of chasing greatness in his introductory press conference Tuesday. In this week’s On Second Thought podcast, hosts  Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden discuss Sark’s comments, his journey to Austin and how long it will take him to get the Longhorns back to the championship elite.

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After Texas' big win over Colorado in the Alamo Bowl, the questions now center on if Sam Ehlinger will be back in 2021 what his return would mean for sophomore Casey Thompson, who electrified fans with a scintillating four-touchdown performance.In this week's On Second Thought podcast, Kirk Bohls, Brian Davis and Cedric Golden break down the quarterback situation, reflect on Bijan Robinson's MVP performance and what it all means for coach Tom Herman, who survived the courting of Urban Meyer.

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Now that the early signing period is over, how did the Texas Longhorns do on the real National Signing Day?
Hookem.com recruiting guru Mike Craven joins Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls on this week’s On Second Thought podcast grades Tom Herman’s latest signing class and the challenges facing the program in the recruiting department moving forward.
Also, SI.com national college football columnist Pat Forde gives a look at how Texas is perceived nationally, the College Football Playoff and if he thinks the Texas A&M Aggies are really the fifth best team in the country.

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As the Texas football teams prepares for a football game that may not happen at Kansas, coach Tom Herman is left to wonder if he will still be the head coach come 2021.
On this week’s On Second Thought podcast, Statesman columnists Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden discuss the uncertainty surrounding Texas football due to COVID and coaching and are later joined by Longhorn greats Robert Brewer, Lawrence Sampleton and Tony Degrate, who pay tribute to their college coach Fred Akers, who passed away this week.

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Do the stories about Urban Meyer potentially replacing Tom Herman hold water and even if they are, would Meyer leave the TV booth and move to Austin if Herman left, given Meyer’s previous health issues and the baggage he would bring from his days at Ohio State?
Longtime Ohio State beat writer Tim May has known Meyer since he was a graduate assistant in Columbus back in 1986. He joins Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden on this week’s On Second Thought podcast to talk all things Urban while providing some great anecdotes on his days covering the Buckeyes, including spending three years with a hotshot play caller by the name of Tom Herman.
He also gives some great background on Meyer’s coaching philosophy, his recruiting strategy and what would go into a return to coaching if the opportunity arose.

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Will college football make it to the finish line? The Texas-Kansas game got canceled and others are falling by the wayside as well. Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby joins Cedic Golden and Krk Bohls on this week’s On Second Thought podcast and discusses how the conference has navigated the national pandemic and potential scheduling concerns for the College Football playoff.

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The Texas Longhorns are off this week but the podcast rolls on.
On Second Thought celebrates its 200th episode with a jam-packed show as hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls reflect on their most memorable guests since OST’s debut in 2016.
Acclaimed golf writer and author Melanie Hauser and Bohls recall their most vivid memories from covering The Masters, which tees off Thursday.
Also, TexasAgs.com columnist Olin Buchanan discusses the latest SEC game postponements and Texas A&M’s chances of playing for a national championship in the near future.

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Anyone who follows Texas football recognize the golden voice of play by play man Craig Way. The longtime Voice of the Longhorns joins Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden on this week's On Second Thought podcast and discusses the potential success of Texas against West Virginia Saturday.
In addition, Way gives discusses the beginnings of his broadcast career in the Metroplex, his mentors while giving us a must-listen of an auctioneer call.

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As the Texas Longhorns prepare for a huge road challenge against Oklahoma State, coach Tom Herman is in dire need of a signature win as criticism starts to grow in the fan base.
On this week’s On Second Thought podcast, hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls discuss the tenuous status of the 2020 Horns and their fourth-year coach and the matchup with Mike Gundy’s sixth-ranked Cowboys.
Fox sports studio analyst and The Athletic national college football writer Bruce Feldman gives an inside look at his new book Flip The Script, a chronicling of LSU’s 2019 national championship behind Heisman Trophy winner Joe Burrow and coach Ed Orgeron.
Also, the guys put a bow on the World Series and check the temperature level of Mike McCarthy’s coaching seat in Dallas.

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