On Second Thought

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Austin, Texas Sports Writers Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden talk about Longhorns sports and other subjects. - From the Austin American Statesman.

  1. 1D AGO

    Texas AD Chris Del Conte on the Arizona State cancellation, increasing ticket prices

    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. Ced’s Corner newsletter Make sure to sign up for Ced's Corner, the new newsletter from the mind of the American-Statesman's resident sports columnist Cedric Golden. Ced will give you hot takes and his view of Longhorns sports and everything beyond via email each Tuesday. Texas Sports Nation with Kirk Bohls Sign up for Texas Sports Nation with Kirk Bohls to get news, exclusive analysis and insights on University of Texas sports. Plus, get notified when Bohls publishes a new column.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    56 min

  2. FEB 12

    Texas basketball's Dailyn Swain on 3-game win streak, NBA plans

    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. Ced’s Corner newsletter Make sure to sign up for Ced's Corner, the new newsletter from the mind of the American-Statesman's resident sports columnist Cedric Golden. Ced will give you hot takes and his view of Longhorns sports and everything beyond via email each Tuesday. Texas Sports Nation with Kirk Bohls Sign up for Texas Sports Nation with Kirk Bohls to get news, exclusive analysis and insights on University of Texas sports. Plus, get notified when Bohls publishes a new column.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    33 min

  3. FEB 5

    Texas baseball’s Jim Schlossnagle on why he needed to deepen 2026 roster

    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. Ced’s Corner newsletter Make sure to sign up for Ced's Corner, the new newsletter from the mind of the American-Statesman's resident sports columnist Cedric Golden. Ced will give you hot takes and his view of Longhorns sports and everything beyond via email each Tuesday. Texas Sports Nation with Kirk Bohls Sign up for Texas Sports Nation with Kirk Bohls to get news, exclusive analysis and insights on University of Texas sports. Plus, get notified when Bohls publishes a new column.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    38 min

  4. JAN 29

    Texas baseball ex Rylan Galvan on the ChiSox, alumni game and 2026 Horns

    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. Ced’s Corner newsletter Make sure to sign up for Ced's Corner, the new newsletter from the mind of the American-Statesman's resident sports columnist Cedric Golden. Ced will give you hot takes and his view of Longhorns sports and everything beyond via email each Tuesday. Texas Sports Nation with Kirk Bohls Sign up for Texas Sports Nation with Kirk Bohls to get news, exclusive analysis and insights on University of Texas sports. Plus, get notified when Bohls publishes a new column.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    38 min

  5. JAN 15

    ESPN’s Heather Dinich on Texas football’s 2026 CFP chances, playoff expansion and more

    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. Ced’s Corner newsletter Make sure to sign up for Ced's Corner, the new newsletter from the mind of the American-Statesman's resident sports columnist Cedric Golden. Ced will give you hot takes and his view of Longhorns sports and everything beyond via email each Tuesday. Texas Sports Nation with Kirk Bohls Sign up for Texas Sports Nation with Kirk Bohls to get news, exclusive analysis and insights on University of Texas sports. Plus, get notified when Bohls publishes a new column.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    45 min

  6. JAN 9

    Why the portal clock is ticking on Horns, Sarkisian

    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. They also give their picks for the upcoming College Football semifinals and discuss Texas men’s basketball’s struggles under new coach Sean Miller. *Ced’s Corner newsletter* Make sure to sign up for Ced's Corner, the new newsletter from the mind of the American-Statesman's resident sports columnist Cedric Golden. Ced will give you hot takes and his view of Longhorns sports and everything beyond via email each Tuesday. _https://www.statesman.com/newsletters/cedrics-corner/_ *Texas Sports Nation with Kirk Bohls* Sign up for Texas Sports Nation with Kirk Bohls to get news, exclusive analysis and insights on University of Texas sports. Plus, get notified when Bohls publishes a new column. _https://www.houstonchronicle.com/newsletters/kirk-bohls/_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    31 min

  7. JAN 8

    Texas women’s coach Vic Schaefer on staying hungry at 17-0

    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. *Ced’s Corner newsletter* Make sure to sign up for Ced's Corner, the new newsletter from the mind of the American-Statesman's resident sports columnist Cedric Golden. Ced will give you hot takes and his view of Longhorns sports and everything beyond via email each Tuesday. _https://www.statesman.com/newsletters/cedrics-corner/_ *Texas Sports Nation with Kirk Bohls* Sign up for Texas Sports Nation with Kirk Bohls to get news, exclusive analysis and insights on University of Texas sports. Plus, get notified when Bohls publishes a new column. _https://www.houstonchronicle.com/newsletters/kirk-bohls/_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    28 min

  8. 12/18/2025

    How much will Arch Manning play in Citrus Bowl? Will Texas A&M beat Miami?

    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. Ced’s Corner newsletter Make sure to sign up for Ced's Corner, the new newsletter from the mind of the American-Statesman's resident sports columnist Cedric Golden. Ced will give you hot takes and his view of Longhorns sports and everything beyond via email each Tuesday. Texas Sports Nation with Kirk Bohls Sign up for Texas Sports Nation with Kirk Bohls to get news, exclusive analysis and insights on University of Texas sports. Plus, get notified when Bohls publishes a new column. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    46 min
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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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  • Creator
    Austin American-Statesman
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    337
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    On Second Thought

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