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Everyone Gets a Trophy

by Paul Wadlington

"Everyone Gets a Trophy" with Paul Wadlington hits the biggest stories from around the world of sports and beyond. Feel free to email us with any comments, questions or suggestions at [email protected]

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Episodes

  1. Texas Has A Red River Shootout...With It's Own Foot

    Paul and Randy talk about what went wrong in Dallas against the Sooners and how the Longhorns can get off of the mat. Sark wants to Texas to get back to "our brand of football." What is that, exactly? Finally, we talk Gators. Dangerous offense, but their defense is willing if the Longhorn offense...

  2. 1090 Days

    ...since Oklahoma scored a touchdown on Texas. Paul and Randy break down more of the matchup, explore the injury report and its implications and Paul has some thoughts on the OU OL after watching ALL 22 tape. They also talk about the rest of the SEC slate. Alabama and Georgia play this weekend…

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  3. Why Doesn't Texas Fall Into The Gulf?

    You know why! Paul & Randy break down the hated Sooners and talk matchups. What do the advanced stats say? How about our eyeballs? What's easier to fix, the OU offense or the Middle East? Did John Mateer really have a hitchhiker's thumb sewed on to his hand? What makes the Sooner defense good?…

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  4. You Can Charge That To The Game

    4-0 Texas must defeat bye week. Paul & Randy break down the big win over Tennessee, praise Will Muschamp and the defense, wonder about Sark and the offense, and debate whether Colin Simmons is the greatest edge in Texas Longhorn history. Also, what things can you charge to the game, exactly? Big...

  5. You May All Go To Hell, I Will Go To Texas

    Paul & Randy break down the UTSA game briefly, laugh at the media for creating another athlete zombie, and then look forward to huge SEC opener against the Vols. Randy hydrates enthusiastically throughout. Finally, they close by breaking down the exciting SEC matchups this weekend. OU gonna fire...

  6. Texas Beats The Buckeyes!

    Paul & Randy break down the improbable, clutch and amazing win over the #1 Buckeyes in Austin. Texas threaded the needle. How on earth did they do it? What were the vibes in like in the stadium? Randy was there in person and Paul watched a lot of All 22. They have thoughts! It's not enough that…

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  7. The Buckeyes Are Coming. Is Texas Ready?

    Paul & Randy break down the Texas State win and talk about the larger weekend in college football, including Michigan's secret official clock, the LSU beatdown of Clemson, LSU's general silliness, Notre Dame potentially lacking ceiling and much more. Then, before they talk about the vibes before...

  8. Outhouse Wildcats

    Paul & Randy address a terrific hypothetical meant to create a dissonance between your intellect and the heart of a fan. Under what circumstances would we tolerate a playoff berth? Then they discuss what we should look for against the Texas State Bobcats. We want clean execution, but we're going…

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  9. It's The Sport Of Kings, Better Than Diamond Rings....

    Football! Paul & Randy are ready for Week Zero and you may be surprised by our genuine enthusiasm to watch North Dakota State make their FBS debut in the Fargo Dome. Of course, we also talk Longhorns, what we learned from camp, and what talking season points we're tired of reading and hearing....

  10. It's Getting Close!

    Paul and Randy battle through technical difficulties like brave warriors despite Randy possibly wearing a yellow shirt, talk about the new and old faces they're most excited to see, they game plan Ohio State a little, talk about the urgency of the 2026 football season and ponder that which is...

  11. The Season Is In Sight

    Paul and Randy briefly catch up on their summers and then talk Texas Tech's tin ear before wondering about the future of G6 programs like Texas State and UTSA and then talk Texas football. Expectations, players that aren't getting enough love, program focusness. Newsflash: Rasheem Biles is THE…

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  12. The Big Beautiful Beaver

    Paul and Randy talk Texas baseball, sports gambling, the seemingly inevitable push towards CFP expansion and the unintended Pandora's Box that it might unleash on fan investment in the sport. Join us in convo, join us at Inside Texas, and support our excellent sponsors. The time is now for your…

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  13. What Did The 2026 NFL Draft Tell Us About Texas & The Future Of CFB

    Talking NFL Draft. More specifically, where did the 2026 Longhorns get drafted, what's the fit, what does the 2027 Draft look like, how Texas could have as many as 4 1st rounders next year, and what does the NFL Draft tell us more broadly about the future of CFB. Facts, trends, and analysis...

  14. Emptying The Notebook On The Texas Scrimmage

    Paul is going solo and empties his notebook on the Texas Spring game (err, event). Have a listen and find out what he thinks about the various position groups, the transfers, and some young up and comers. Join us in convo, join us at Inside Texas, and support our excellent sponsors. The time is…

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  15. Schloss Returns To College Station, More Spring Football Hype

    Schloss is heading into a maroon, rural hornet's nest with the Texas baseball team this weekend while the unabashed Kool Aid drinking continues for Texas Football. We think we know where the Horns are strong, but where are they potentially weak? Join us in convo, join us at Inside Texas, and...

  16. Spring Cleaning

    Paul & Randy talk Texas hoops, the miracle UCONN-Duke ending, the Longhorn baseball team crushing Oklahoma in a series sweep, the 17th Men's Swimming and Diving Title in Texas history, and much, much more. Join us in convo, join us at Inside Texas, and support our excellent sponsors. The time is...

  17. The Ultimate Texas-Purdue Basketball Preview

    Paul is joined by a ball-knowing Purdue grad to give a deep rundown on the Boilermaker roster, talk about matchups, and why this Purdue offense is so good. Where can Texas exploit them and how will the black and gold return the favor? Then it's a larger discussion on the new world of SEC and Big…

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  18. Spring Thoughts, The Resurgence Of The Veer N Shoot, Grass vs. Turf

    Randy and Paul offer some Spring thoughts, ponder what RB coaches actually do, sweat out the final innings of the Game 1 choke vs Ole Miss, ponder the resurgence of the Veer N shoot in the SEC, debate Grass vs Turf, and much, much more. Join us in convo, join us at Inside Texas, and support our...

  19. Longhorns Rock The 2026 NFL Combine

    Paul and Randy break down some early Longhorn NFL combine performances, talk about the great start to Texas baseball and why Jonah Williams is hitting in the 5 hole, talk a little Spring game football and a lot more. The time is now for your new mortgage or refi with Gabe Winslow at 832-557-1095…

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  20. 2026 Post Portal Inventory: Defense/Special Teams

    What's Mascoe's super power? How many Geffrards comprise a Coburn? Why would our new speedy LB Biles have been a playmaking strong safety back in 1995? Paul breaks down the defensive and special teams additions to the roster post-portal. Texas added some key pieces, as well as some projects and...

  21. Playoff Expansion, Frostbacks & Finnish Snipers

    Randy and Paul cover the gamut from the inevitability of the 24 team expansion, the cheating Maple Monkey curling team, Texas baseball's strong start and excellent pitching potential, Sean Miller's growth into the hoops job, Finnish snipers, and the potential implications of Joey Aguilar's...

  22. State of The Programs

    Randy and Paul talk about the current status of Texas football, 2026 NCAAF national championship odds, Texas baseball, and Longhorn basketball. Baseball is almost here - what does Randy think about the team and the prospects for the Longhorns pitching staff? They also delve into important issues...

  23. Did Texas Win The Portal? Evaluating Texas' Portal Losses

    The Longhorns lost 20+ players in the portal. How many of the losses were business decisions, a product of enforcing a vitality curve, clear losses, or ultimately addition through subtraction? Here's the unvarnished view of what Texas actually lost in the portal and why the Horns ultimately came...

  24. 2026 Post Portal Inventory: Offense

    Paul breaks down the offensive roster post-portal and Texas improved across every position group. Any concerns? A few. Listen and find out what they are. How have the dynamics of the Longhorn offense shifted with these new additions and the development of several returnees. The time is now for…

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  25. We Are Muschampions, My Friend

    Will Muschamp is back! PK and Akina are out. What does it mean for the Texas defense, why did Sark make the move, and what does it portend for future moves on the offensive and defensive side of the ball. Will Texas need to increase their whiteboard budget? The boys talk about that and a lot...

  26. Michigan Has No Moore Coach

    Paul and Randy break down the Michigan scandal, discuss the portal, ponder the Top 50 most watched games in college football, ponder the Big 12's total inability to draw viewers and how the networks got suckered into a bad B12 deal not realizing how much Texas buoyed the entire conference. Also,...

  27. Aggie Thumping & Clueless Committees

    Paul and Randy break down a terrific win over the Aggies, lament the state of the playoff committee and their fixation on loss column bias, discuss the shifting landscape of college football, and do talk about what Texas should try to get out of its bowl game. The time is now for your new…

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  28. Rivalry Week Is Here

    Paul and Randy talk about their preference for BBQ and steak oriented Thanksgivings, the best rivalry games in college football, try to make some picks on some games with varying levels of motivation, talk Texas -Texas A&M, and offer their thoughts on the coaching carousel. The time is now for…

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  29. Bacon Makes Everything Better

    Paul breaks down an Arkansas win where the Texas offense got right but the defense did some wrong. Arch Manning went off, the Texas receivers dominated - what helped the Texas offense explode on the Pigs? As for the defense, well. It needs to fix some stuff. What can Texas do to shore up things...

  30. Raiders Of The Lost Arky

    Paul & Randy discuss the Dawg mauling in Athens, what ails this current Longhorn team, Lane Kiffin's likely destination, and preview the most dangerous 2-8 football team in America: The Arkansas Razorbacks. Paul also counts geography coup over Randy. Great success! The time is now for your new...

  31. The Big Game against Georgia & the LSU Clown Show

    Paul & Randy discuss how Texas can take it to the Bulldogs in Athens. Other topics include, Gunner Stockton being a good college QB, Georgia's defensive decline, the Texas OL carrying a good Vandy game forward, the wonders of HS football, and the hilarious crap show at LSU that for Louisianans…

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  32. The Best Jobs In College Football & Vandy With Randy

    Paul & Randy rank, rate and debate the best open jobs in college football and a few that might come open. Is it as easy as it seems. We get to mock an ESPN writer, so that's good. Then Randy talks Vandy, will Texas fall for their eye candy? How will the Longhorns handle the mighty Top 10...

  33. Sark & His Staff Challenges

    Does Sark need an OC? Reasonable minds can differ, but he does need collaborators and he doesn't seem to have any, while the Longhorn defense has had many. Also, if you force Sark into an OC, it won't work. Paul explains the innovation flow of football on both sides of the ball and how and why...

  34. The Texas Offense Is Broken

    The title says it all. Paul goes solo to share his thoughts on the 16-13 win in Kentucky, OL woes, Arch troubles, Sark's inability to carry over OU successes, and the strong play of the Longhorn special teams and defense. Then it's time for a thorough preview of the Mississippi State Bulldogs....

  35. Texas Whips OU & Previewing Kentucky

    Paul revels in the whipping of the Sooners and explains how and why it happened. An offense needs more than a hero ball QB and the Sooner defense can bleed. Then, it's on to the Cats. If Texas gets fat and happy and doesn't keep its violent edge and strong game planning from OU, we're in for a…

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  36. Beat OU

    Paul & Randy talk about why the Sooners are their most hated rivals, memories of different Texas-OU games, Randy lists his most hated baseball rivals (the answer may surprise you), they talk State Fair, break down the Sooners and Longhorns, and sort out why the OU cheat play against Auburn...

  37. The Red River Shootout Is Here

    Paul breaks down the Sooners, a potential game plan, the controlled violence required to win, and the importance of managing momentum shifts. The time is now for your new mortgage or refi with Gabe Winslow at 832-557-1095 or MortgagesbyGabe. Then get your financial life in order with advisor…

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  38. In A While, Crocodile

    Paul's going solo, but he's not Han. He talks Georgia, Bama, Arkansas, Auburn and A&M before breaking down the Florida Gators. Why should Texas fans want as many major college football jobs open as they can get? Finally, the Gators are one of the most mystifying teams in college football. They…

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  39. Evaluating Texas & The SEC Before Conference Play

    Paul breaks down the Sam Houston win, where Texas is in relation to the rest of the SEC, and discusses the big conference matchups this weekend. A lot of football left to be played and everything we think we know, we probably don't. The time is now for your new mortgage or refi with Gabe Winslow…

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  40. Fighting QB Yips, BB Gun Wars & Greenies

    Paul and Randy talk about UTEP, Arch Manning, scout team effort from some members of the OL, and Randy offers some interesting insights from the world of baseball about players who have the yips. How do you coach a guy who is clearly in his head? When and why is it appropriate to bench a…

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  41. What's Wrong With Arch & The Offense?

    Paul breaks down the challenges of the Texas offense, Arch Manning's awful play against UTEP, and how we got here. When is it appropriate to bench him? What might snap him out of his fugue state? Also, a comprehensive review of the 27-10 win over UTEP. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy The Thinking Texas Football…

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  42. Longhorn Football Team Scout After Week 2

    Paul's solo emptying the notebook to check in on the Horns, how they performed against the Spartans, and what Saturday against UTEP holds. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy The Thinking Texas Football Season Preview. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The time is now for your new mortgage or refi with Gabe Winslow at 832-557-1095 or...

  43. Do You Know The Way To San Jose

    Paul and Randy talked about the good and bad of the Longhorn victory over San Jose State. Then it's a broader discussion of Arch Manning, OL play, the defense and Saturday's big upsets. Dare we discuss THE GRIMACE? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy The Thinking Texas Football Season Preview. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The time is now for...

  44. Longhorn Football Team Scout After Week 1

    Paul is going solo to break down the state of Texas football after Week 1. A comprehensive look at every position and unit, coaching tactics, and the general state of the program. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy The Thinking Texas Football Season Preview. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The time is now for your new mortgage or refi with Gabe...

  45. Fallen Arch

    Paul & Randy break down the tough loss in Ohio, discuss which teams looked good or bad in college football in Week 1, muse about how Arch and the offense can improve, and ponder some other very important questions. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy The Thinking Texas Football Season Preview. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The time is now for...

  46. The Horseshoe & Hand Grenades (or Arch Bombs)

    The biggest game of the year is here. Guess what we talked about? Join us for some Texas-Ohio State analysis, excitement, and Randy's obligatory 10 point win prediction for a big game! Also, please let us know your favorite football platitude that you share when watching Texas play? ⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy The...

  47. The SEC Goes To 9 Conference Games!

    A lot to cover on this EGAT. The SEC goes to 9 conference games - what are the implications? The 16 team playoff is now all but assured. Who will Texas play and are big game non-cons now dead? Then they talk the Week 0 slate, Week 1's epic nature, and discuss the challenges and opportunities of...

  48. Elite 2nd Down Play Callers & Dominican Weddings

    A lot to cover on this EGAT, ranging from John "Moneyline" Mateer, the lack of street smarts in national college football commentators, the Michigan penalties, Texas football depth concerns on the OL, and Randy and Paul argue about how to divvy up play-calling duties for each down, like they do…

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  49. Two Time All State Punter

    Paul is joined by two time all state punter Randy Boone, who forsook his golden foot to pursue the niche sport of baseball. They talk about how to evaluate high school football players in OU's new model, Longhorn season statistical leaders and possible schedule outcomes, and ponder many deep...

  50. SEC Rankings, Should Kids Play Football, What Could Sabotage The 2025 Season?

    Paul begins by apologizing for his inability to operate email. Then they discuss a listener question: when is the appropriate age for a kid to start football and should they even play at all? On to preseason SEC Media rankings and the preseason All-SEC teams. They have some nits to pick. Why did...

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