The Longhorn Republic

In this week’s Longhorn Republic, Gerald Goodridge and Kyle Carpenter talk about the FBI’s findings that Eric Davis, Jr, Prince Ibeh and Isaiah Taylor all received improper benefits from an agent (1:50). Then, they cover another up-and-down week from Texas basketball, refusing to talk about the loss to the Kansas State Wildcats (8:52) and getting excited about the contributions of Jacob Young and Jericho Sims against the Oklahoma State Cowboys in the absence of Davis and Mohamed Bamba (13:00). We quickly preview the women’s basketball team’s Senior Night matchup against the Oklahoma Sooners (22:00), recap the week that was in Texas baseball (22:40) and look at where Reggie Hemphill-Mapps will land (26:15). As always, the boys honor Big Bertha and Bang the Drum (27:25). Kyle shows some much-needed love to the Texas Swimming and Diving, while Gerald looks to the coaching future of Frank Okam. Subscribe to the podcast via iTunes, Google Play, or Stitcher. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little) / CC BY-SA 4.0 If you want to donate to assist with the medical treatment of Andrew Jones, visit HornRaiser.

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In this week’s Longhorn Republic, Gerald Goodridge and Kyle Carpenter let the mood dip briefly talking about the Texas Basketball loss to the Baylor Bears (2:28), before quickly rebounding as they celebrate a season sweep of the Oklahoma Sooners (6:50). Giving credit where credit is due, they celebrate Dylan Ostekowski and Kerwin Roach II locking up Trae Young. They then quickly cover women’s basketbalL (12:17) and get excited for baseball’s opening day (13:10). Finally they look at Max Cummins’s move from defensive end to tight end (16:58) and get excited about Teaxs’s junior day (19:28). As always, the boys honor Big Bertha and Bang the Drum (22:19). Kyle lets fans know what new addition to the Texas football team he’s excited about and Gerald is thankful for representation in the Texas locker room. Subscribe to the podcast via iTunes, Google Play, or Stitcher. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little) / CC BY-SA 4.0 If you want to donate to assist with the medical treatment of Andrew Jones, visit HornRaiser.

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In this week’s Longhorn Republic, Gerald Goodridge and Kyle Carpenter get excited about a bumper crop of Texas recruits inking on National Signing Day 2018 and look at their favorite parts of the class (1:36). Then they move onto the Texas Longhorns’ struggles against Kansas State (8:54) and TCU (13:49), which seem to be tied to the performance of Mohammed Bamba and the Texas bigs. However, not all is lost as women’s basketball continues to surge (17:46) and baseball season is right around the corner (18:28). As always, the boys honor Big Bertha and Bang the Drum (20:00). Kyle celebrates record-breaking feats on the track and Gerald again wishes tempered expectations for Texas fans. Subscribe to the podcast via iTunes, Google Play, or Stitcher. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little) / CC BY-SA 4.0 If you want to donate to assist with the medical treatment of Andrew Jones, visit HornRaiser.

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In this week’s Longhorn Republic, Gerald Goodridge and Kyle Carpenter lament a missed opportunity in Lubbock (2:00), but applaud Matt Coleman’s bounceback performance against the Oklahoma Sooners (8:19). They compare the struggles of freshman breakouts Trae Young and Mohamed Bamba, and look ahead a bit to the next meeting of the two teams. Then, Cody Daniel stops by for a National Signing Day preview (17:13), breaking down what fans should expect and who they should be watching leading up to National Signing Day. Should fans expect the calm of a Mack Brown National Signing Day or the fireworks more closely associated with Charlie Strong’s tenure? Finally, they look at why Chris Warren III may have gotten an invite to the NFL Combine over Poona Ford (24:43) As always, the boys honor Big Bertha and Bang the Drum (29:03). Kyle bangs the drum on the Dylan Ostekowski making bold hair choices and Gerald reflects on the career of Aaron Williams. Subscribe to the podcast via iTunes, Google Play, or Stitcher. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little) / CC BY-SA 4.0 If you want to donate to assist with the medical treatment of Andrew Jones, visit HornRaiser.

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In this week’s Longhorn Republic, Gerald Goodridge and Kyle Carpenter feel some relief after Texas manages to put together back-to-back wins, thanks in-part to outstanding performances from Mohamad Bamba. They then look at what the possible transfer of freshman standout Reggie Hemphill-Mapps could do to the Texas offense, and if players like Jerrod Heard or John Burt could fill in. Finally, Kyle bangs the drum on the Big 12’s performance in the Big 12/SEC challenge and Gerald calls for tempered expectations for football in 2018. Subscribe to the podcast via iTunes, Google Play, or Stitcher. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little) / CC BY-SA 4.0 If you want to donate to assist with the medical treatment of Andrew Jones, visit HornRaiser.

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In this week’s Longhorn Republic, Gerald Goodridge and Kyle Carpenter work on uncovering why the Texas Longhorn’s basketball team can’t seem to string together back-to-back strong performances. Gerald gets excited at the future for Kerwin Roach, and per usual Kyle is excited about Mohammed Bamba. Then they look at what new Texas co-offensive coordinator and offensive line coach Herb Hand brings to the Forty Acres. This week, Kyle bangs the drum on the prospects of Kris Boyd and Caden Sterns returning DBU to it’s proper stature, and Gerald makes his case for John Burt to get more looks. Subscribe to the podcast via iTunes, Google Play, or Stitcher. If you want to donate to assist with the medical treatment of Andrew Jones, visit HornRaiser.

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Gerald Goodridge and Kyle Carpenter try to figure out why the Texas Longhorns can’t hold onto a lead in big games. They look at the future of the women’s basketball team and which football early enrollees will make the biggest impact. As always, Kyle and Gerald give you something specific to pay attention to in a segment called Bang the Drum. If you want to donate to assist with the medical treatment of Andrew Jones, visit HornRaiser. Subscribe to the podcast via iTunes, Google Play, or Stitcher.

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Gerald Goodridge and Kyle Carpenter look at freshman Jase Fabres’s efforts in a close loss to the Baylor Bears and what Texas needs to do in order to build momentum. Then they look at Texas signees in High School All-America games, and examine whether or not Jalen Hurts and Calvin Anderson will end up in Burnt Orange. As always, Kyle and Gerald give you something specific to pay attention to in a segment called Bang the Drum. Subscribe to the podcast via iTunes, Google Play, or Stitcher. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little) / CC BY-SA 4.0 

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Gerald Goodridge and Kyle Carpenter recap the Texas Longhorns’ big win over the Missouri Tigers in the Texas bowl. Then they look at what the loss of Malik Jefferson does to the Texas defense, and how players like Gary Johnson and Anthony Wheeler can help fill the void. Finally, Gerald and Kyle try not to gush too much about Mohamed Bamba and Dylan Osetkowski. As always, Kyle and Gerald give you something specific to pay attention to in a segment called Bang the Drum. Subscribe to the podcast via iTunes, Google Play, or Stitcher. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little) / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Gerald Goodridge and Kyle Carpenter the Texas Longhorns upcoming bowl game against the Missouri Tigers, what the team will be missing without DeShon Elliott, Connor Williams and Chris Warren II. Then the boys break down the early signing period and what the early enrollees mean to the program moving forward. As always, Kyle and Gerald give you something specific to pay attention to in a segment called Bang the Drum. Subscribe to the podcast via iTunes, Google Play, or Stitcher. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little) / CC BY-SA 4.0 

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