Baseball Progress, Football Odds, and 10U Drama

Cory Hogue and Ben Sorrells are back for another episode of March 2 The Pod, presented by Eternal Roofing, with a packed discussion covering Sam Houston baseball, Conference USA football odds, recruiting, facilities, and one unforgettable youth baseball story. The show opens with Cory’s retelling of his ejection from a 10U recreation baseball playoff game, which turns into a larger conversation about how adults can ruin youth sports. Then the focus shifts to Sam Houston baseball, where the Bearkats swept Delaware and clinched a spot in the Conference USA tournament. Cory and Ben discuss the progress made this season, concerns with the pitching staff, Tyler Ryden’s soreness, Ryan Peterson’s pitch count, and whether Jay Sirianni has done enough to return next season. The football conversation centers on Vegas win totals and ESPN SP+ projections for Sam Houston and the rest of Conference USA. Ben sees value in the Bearkats going over 3.5 wins, while Cory remains cautious but believes several projections are too low with Bowers Stadium returning and Phil Longo entering Year 2. The episode wraps with Around the Farm, including Kashi Nzeh’s NBA workouts, basketball recruiting updates, the Under Armour contract extension, track facility funding, FCS payout numbers, and women’s golf all-conference honors.