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On Second Thought
Austin, Texas Sports Writers Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden talk about Longhorns sports and other subjects. - From the Austin American Statesman.
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On Second ThoughtAs his charity work gains notice, Texas star Colin Simmons gives update on ankle | On Second Thought
Texas star edge rusher Colin Simmons stops by the On Second Thought podcast this week to discuss his philanthropic works and being named to All-State’s Good…
On Second ThoughtTexas Ex Brian Jones tells us what he really thinks after another Longhorn loss | On Second Thought
After the Texas Longhorns dropped a second straight game to drop to 4-2 overall and 1-2 in SEC play, several alumni, notably former linebacker Brian Jones of…
On Second ThoughtChris Doering talks about last week's Longhorn letdown ahead of UT-Florida game | On Second Thought
The Texas season just hit a massive snag with the upset loss to Oklahoma and SEC Nation’s Chris Doering — a Florida legend — stops by On Second Thought to…
On Second ThoughtTulsa World’s Berry Tramel on why Texas will shut down struggling Oklahoma | On Second Thought
Tulsa World columnist Berry Tramel joins the On Second Thought podcast and explains why the Oklahoma Sooners won’t score a touchdown in Saturday’s Red River…
On Second ThoughtSam Acho breaks down the pressure on Arch Manning | On Second Thought
On the latest “On Second Thought” podcast, ESPN college football analyst Sam Acho conducts a master class in examining the challenges facing Texas quarterback…
On Second ThoughtThe Arch Manning AI fallout, UTSA coach Jeff Traylor | On Second Thought
On Second Thought hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls break down the fallout from the Arch Manning-Holly Rowe-Steve Sarkisian-AI video fallout and welcome UTSA…
On Second ThoughtColumbus journalist Tim May gives an Ohio State primer | On Second Thought
With the massive top-five matchup between Texas and Ohio State looming, legendary Columbus journalist Tim May stops by “On Second Thought” to give us a peek…
On Second ThoughtSI columnist Pat Forde on why Notre Dame will win it all and how Texas will fare | On Second Thought
Sports Illustrated college football columnist Pat Forde joins the “On Second Thought” set to explain why he’s picking Notre Dame to win the national…
On Second ThoughtArch Manning’s trash talk, a closed door for NFL cuts and a visit with GJ Kinne | On Second Thought
Texas-ex and current Texas State head coach GJ Kinne joins On Second Thought this week to talk about the Bobcats preparation for the season opener vs. the…
On Second ThoughtESPN’s Heather Dinich on why she has Texas at No. 1 | On Second Thought
ESPN college football analyst Heather Dinich joins On Second Thought this week to discuss myriad topics, including why she believes the Texas Longhorns are the…
On Second ThoughtSteve Sarkisian on the 2026 season | On Second Thought
Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian joins Ced and Kirk to break down preparations for the 2026 season, the maturation of QB Arch Manning and some new…
On Second ThoughtLonghorns vs. Georgia in CWS opener, Brendan Sorsby saga | On Second Thought
The Texas Longhorns are after their first College World Series championship since 2005 and take the first step Saturday when they open against Georgia in…
On Second ThoughtTexas softball coach Mike White on NCAAs; Sarkisian on Ole Miss, basket weaving | On Second Thought
Texas softball begins the defense of its national championship against Wagner at the Austin Regional Friday and head coach Mike White stops by the “On Second…
On Second ThoughtJim Schlossnagle on why Texas baseball is better than the 2025 version | On Second Thought
Texas baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle joins the “On Second Thought” podcast to discuss Texas’ postseason prospects entering the last two series of the regular…
On Second ThoughtLonghorns spring football review, UT baseball series preview and NFL Draft reax | On Second Thought
With spring football now over, On Second Thought hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls review who stood out in the final scrimmage. They also put a bow on the NFL…
On Second ThoughtArch Manning greets media, what’s happening with UT hoops, baseball | On Second Thought
Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls are back for another On Second Thought podcast and they break down a recent visit with Texas quarterback Arch Manning, update…
On Second ThoughtWith both teams in the Sweet 16, how far will Texas basketball go in NCAAs? | On Second Thought
Texas has placed both men’s and women’s basketball teams in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament for the fifth time in school history. Cedric Golden and Kirk…
On Second ThoughtHow Texas basketball outlasted NC State for NCAA tourney bid | On Second Thought
On this week’s “On Second Thought” podcast, Kirk Bohls, Cedric Golden and Thomas Jones break down Texas basketball’s thrilling 68-66 win over North Carolina…
On Second ThoughtDanny Davis on Texas LB Colin Simmons’ growth, women’s basketball’s title, 16-0 baseball | On Second Thought
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…
On Second ThoughtTexas AD Chris Del Conte on the Arizona State cancellation, increasing ticket prices | On Second Thought
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…
On Second ThoughtTexas basketball's Dailyn Swain on 3-game win streak, NBA plans | On Second Thought
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…
On Second ThoughtTexas baseball’s Jim Schlossnagle on why he needed to deepen 2026 roster | On Second Thought
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…
On Second ThoughtTexas baseball ex Rylan Galvan on the ChiSox, alumni game and 2026 Horns | On Second Thought
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…
On Second ThoughtESPN’s Heather Dinich on Texas football’s 2026 CFP chances, playoff expansion and more | On Second Thought
ESPN college football analyst Heather Dinich joins the On Second Thought podcast to discuss football’s national championship chances in 2026, the rising tide…
On Second ThoughtWhy the portal clock is ticking on Horns, Sarkisian | On Second Thought
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…
On Second ThoughtTexas women’s coach Vic Schaefer on staying hungry at 17-0 | On Second Thought
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…
On Second ThoughtHow much will Arch Manning play in Citrus Bowl? Will Texas A&M beat Miami? | On Second Thought
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…
On Second ThoughtVanderbilt RB Sedrick Alexander on Austin return, Texas matchup | On Second Thought
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…
On Second ThoughtOn Second Thought: ESPN’s Dari Nowkhah on Texas’ road test at Mississippi State, Texas A&M uprising
SEC Network host Dari Nowkhah joins the podcast to discuss Texas’ latest road test at upset-minded Mississippi State and if the Texas A&M Aggies are a real…
On Second ThoughtOn Second Thought: Statesman beat writer Danny Davis on why Kentucky poses no threat to Texas
Statesman Longhorn football beat writer Danny Davis joins the On Second Thought podcast and explains why he isn’t wholly concerned about Kentucky potentially…
On Second ThoughtOn Second Thought: As Texas QB Arch Manning gets national criticism, Oklahoma’s John Mateer wants to play through thumb surgery
The Tulsa World’s Berry Tramel and The Oklahoman’s Jenni Carlson join Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls on this week’s On Second Thought to predict the…
On Second ThoughtOn Second Thought: SEC Network’s Chris Doering on what Arch Manning and Texas will face at The Swamp
SEC Network personality and Florida football legend Chris Doering joins the On Second Thought podcast this week to discuss what Arch Manning and the Texas…
On Second ThoughtOn Second Thought: 247Sports Longhorn insider Eric Henry on Arch Manning’s struggles
247Sports Longhorn insider Eric Henry joins Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls for the On Second Thought podcast to discuss Texas quarterback Arch Manning’s recent…
On Second ThoughtBob Ballou on Ohio State fallout, podcast with Vince Young and Mack Brown
CBS Austin Sports director Bob Ballou drops in on the On Second Thought podcast with Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls to discuss the Ohio State fallout and give a…
On Second ThoughtOn Second Thought: Columbus media personality Tim May on what Buckeyes have planned for Arch Manning, Longhorns
Longtime Columbus media personality Tim May and current podcast host Tim May joins columnists Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls for “On Second Thought” to give…
On Second ThoughtOn Second Thought: ESPN.com's Dave Wilson on hanging out with Arch Manning and his family
ESPN.com's Dave Wilson ventured to the Manning Passing Academy in Thibodaux, La. earlier this summer to pen a piece on Texas quarterback Arch Manning and his…
On Second ThoughtOn Second Thought Ep. 362: Texas Coaching legend Conradt on why Texas can beat South Carolina; AD Del Conte on Sean Miller hire, future of NIL
It’s a jam packed On Second Thought podcast this week with Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte and legendary basketball coach Jody Conradt joining the…
On Second ThoughtCed and Kirk on Sean Miller’s quest to revitalize Texas basketball
In this week’s On Second Thought podcast, Statesman columnist Cedric Golden and the Houston Chronicle’s Kirk Bohls examine the hire of new basketball coach…
On Second ThoughtOn Second Thought Ep. 36-: UT baseball coach Schlossnagle on SEC opener, examining Texas spring football and Sarkisian’s newest hires
Texas baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle stops by to visit with the Statesman’s Cedric Golden and the Houston Chronicle’s Kirk Bohls to preview this weekend’s…
On Second ThoughtOn Second Thought Ep. 359: On Second Thought: What Chris Del Conte’s town hall means for Texas football moving forward
Statesman columnist Cedric Golden and Houston Chronicle columnist Kirk Bohls break down Chris Del Conte’s town hall meeting and what it means moving forward…
On Second ThoughtOn Second Thought Ep. 358: Thomas Jones on Texas basketball’s struggles, baseball opens season, Arch Manning’s offseason
With Texas men’s basketball suffering through what could be a late-season swoon, beat writer Thomas Jones joins Cedric Golden on this week’s On Second Thought…
On Second ThoughtOn Second Thought Ep. 357 Golden and Bohls look ahead to the 2025 football season
Now that Longhorn Nation has digested Texas’ second straight semifinal loss in the College Football Playoff, Statesman columnist Cedric Golden and Houston…
On Second ThoughtOn Second Thought Ep. 356: Columbus-Dispatch’s Bill Rabinowitz gives an Ohio State primer
Columbus-Dispatch reporter Bill Rabinowitz joins Cedric Golden for the On Second Thought podcast and provides a peek behind the Ohio State curtain and what…
On Second ThoughtOn Second Thought Ep. 355: Ced speaks with the Longhorns from Media Day in Atlanta
Sports columnist Cedric Golden is on the ground at the Peach Bowl in Atlanta and shares some of his conversations with the Texas contingent at Media Day for…
On Second ThoughtOn Second Thought Ep. 354: Longhorn voice Craig Way on Texas-Clemson, Ewers-Klubnik
Legendary Longhorn play by play voice Craig Way joins columnist Cedric Golden for On Second Thought to discuss the historic first meeting between Texas and…
On Second ThoughtOn Second Thought Ep. 353: Texas ex Fozzy Whittaker, Dawg Nation’s Mike Griffith preview Texas-Georgia
Columnist Cedric Golden gives you a peek behind both sides of the Texas-Georgia curtain on this week’s On Second Thought podcast. Texas ex and ESPN analyst…
On Second ThoughtGolden, TexAgs’ Buchanan, Chronicle’s Bohls give conflicting predictions on Texas-Texas A&M game
With Texas and Texas A&M preparing to resume their century-old rivalry with an SEC eliminator in College Station Saturday, some former Statesman colleagues…
On Second ThoughtStatesman columnist Cedric Golden and beat writer Danny Davis on why Texas is deserving of No. 2 seed
Texas Longhorns beat writer Danny Davis joins columnist Cedric Golden on this week’s On Second Thought podcast to break down Texas’ Senior Day matchup with…
On Second ThoughtOn Second Thought Ep 350: Rod Babers joins On Second Thought to talk Texas-Florida, the CFP, Dallas Cowboys
Texas debuted at No. 5 in the first expanded College Football Playoff rankings. Longhorn legend/podcast host Rod Babers joins Cedric Golden on the On Thought…
On Second ThoughtOn Second Thought Ep. 349: UT legend Derrick Johnson on why the Longhorn fan base shouldn’t panic after Georgia loss; Tony Catalina on Texas A&M-LSU clash
College football Hall of Famer Derrick Johnson joins Cedric Golden for the On Second Thought podcast to examine the fallout from Texas’ loss to Georgia. The…
On Second ThoughtOn Second Thought Episode 348: Paul Finebaum on Texas-Georgia
The host of the SEC Network's wildly popular Paul Finebaum Show joins columnist Cedric Golden on this week's On Second Thought podcast to break down top-ranked…
On Second ThoughtKirk Bohls, Jenni Carlson and Berry Tramel join Ced to preview Texas-Oklahoma
Between them, longtime sports columnists Cedric Golden (Statesman), Kirk Bohls (Houston Chronicle), Jenni Carlson (Oklahoman) and Berry Tramel (Tulsa World)…
On Second ThoughtWho is the Texas MVP so far in 2024? Aggies face quarterback question vs. Missour
The Texas Longhorns are on a bye week but the On Second Thought podcast keeps rolling. Host Cedric Golden visits with the three newest writers on the staff…
On Second ThoughtOn Second Thought Ep. 345: Will Quinn Ewers return for Texas football’s SEC opener or will it be Arch Manning?
Will the Texas Longhorns start redshirt freshman quarterback Arch Manning for a second straight week or will Quinn Ewers return to action? Statesman columnist…
On Second ThoughtOn Second Thought: Texas football ex Will Matthews on Arch Manning’s epic performance first start
Texas football color analyst Will Matthews joins columnist Cedric Golden this week on the On Second Thought podcast to discuss the Texas quarterback storyline…
On Second ThoughtOn Second Thought Ep. 343: Texas football legend Alex Okafor on Hall of Honor, Michigan blowout, UTSA
After Texas’ resounding 31-12 road win at No. 9 Michigan, the Longhorns are trending like a national championship contender early in the season. With Texas…
On Second ThoughtOn Second Thought episode 342: Dusty Mangum and ex Longhorn teammates revisit epic Rose Bowl kick that beat Michigan
Dusty Mangum’s 37-yard field goal at the final gun delivered Texas a 38-37 win over Michigan in the 2005 Rose Bowl. Twenty seasons later, Mangum and former…
On Second ThoughtOn Second Thought: Statesman scribes on games Texas should be be most concerned about in 2024
The On Second Thought podcast is back and Statesman sports columnist Cedric Golden teams up this week with Texas beat writers Danny Davis and Thomas Jones to…
On Second ThoughtOn Second Thought says goodbye to Kirk Bohls
Former Statesman columnist Kirk Bohls and longtime colleague Cedric Golden appear on their last On Second Thought podcast together after 340 episodes spanning…
On Second ThoughtOn Second Thought Ep. 339: LISTEN: Texas A&M baseball’s Schlossnagle on potential Texas showdown in College Station
With a potential in-state showdown with Texas looming at the College Station Regional, Texas A&M baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle joins the On Second Thought…