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On Second Thought
by Austin American-Statesman
Austin, Texas Sports Writers Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden talk about Longhorns sports and other subjects. - From the Austin American Statesman.
Episodes
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Chris 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 discuss a huge gut check for the Horns and his Gators entering Saturday’s game. Hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls break down what’s ailing...
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Tulsa 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 clash against Texas. Hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls also weigh in with their predictions and their State Fair game plans after leaving…
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Sam 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 Arch Manning as the No. 1 Horns open SEC play at Tennessee. The Longhorn legend also projects what we can expect from defensive…
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The 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 head coach Jeff Traylor, whose Roadrunners play at Texas Saturday. Traylor discusses the daunting task of facing the top-ranked team in…
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Columbus 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 behind the Buckeye curtain as the top-ranked team in America seeks to run its winning streak over the Longhorns to three game. Hosts Cedric...
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SI 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 championship and where the Texas Longhorns figure in the playoff picture. He also examines the controversy surrounding LSU coach Lane Kiffin who...
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Arch 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 Longhorns. Hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls also discuss Arch Manning’s maturation and major conferences saying no to players coming back to...
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ESPN’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 best team in the country entering the 2026 season. Dinich and hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls also discuss possible expansion of the...
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Steve 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 additions to the lineup and coaching staff. • Keep up with all our Longhorns coverage on statesman.com. • Sign up for Cedric’s newsletter, Ced’s...
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Longhorns 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 Omaha. Statesman columnist Cedric Golden and the Houston Chronicle’s Kirk Bohls break down the matchup on a special episode of the “On Second...
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Texas 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 Thought” podcast to give us a primer on the No. 2 overall seed. Hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls also discuss football coach Steve...
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Jim 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 season. With Texas traveling to Tennessee for three games before completing the schedule at home against Missouri, Schlossnagle and hosts...
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Longhorns 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 draft and how the departures will affect the 2026 Texas Longhorns. Finally, they break down what’s happening with Texas baseball which…
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Arch 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 what’s happening with Texas men’s and women’s basketball and gauge the concern level surrounding UT baseball after a pair of losses at Texas...
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With 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 Bohls discuss this double run on this week’s On Second Thought podcast. They break down how the men recovered from a disastrous end to the...
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How 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 State to punch its ticket to the NCAA Tournament. Kirk and Ced also preview the Texas women’s attempt to return to the Final Four for a…
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Danny 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 Simmons pairing for Texas football with spring practice underway, SEC women’s basketball champion Texas’ unsung hero and how baseball is...
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Texas 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 cancellation of the Arizona State football series, the 7% hike in football season ticket prices, the new football practice facility, a new...
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Texas 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 Saturday’s contest at Missouri. Junior forward Dailyn Swain joins the Statesman’s Cedric Golden and the Houston Chronicle’s Kirk Bohls on this...
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Texas 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 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…
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Texas 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 game and how the 2026 Longhorns will look this season under second year coach Jim Schlossnagle. Hosts Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden also...
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ESPN’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 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...
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Why 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 the departures of some key contributors. They also give their picks for the upcoming College Football semifinals and discuss Texas men’s...
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Texas 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 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...
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How 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 transfers/bowl opt-outs from Steve Sarkisian’s roster. How much will quarterback Arch Manning play against the Wolverines? Who will Texas target…
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Vanderbilt 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 the top 10 of the national rankings. Hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls also discuss the possibility of Texas quarterback Arch Manning...
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On 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 threat to the SEC crown. Hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls also discuss if Texas coach Steve Sarkisian should give up play-calling duties in...
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On 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 upsetting the No. 21 Texas Longhorns in Lexington Saturday. Hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls also chat with Daily Texan football…
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On 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 Texas-Oklahoma winner and discuss unique situations involving Texas QB Arch Manning and his Oklahoma counterpart John Mateer who is pushing to play 17...
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On 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 Longhorns will face in the program’s first trip to the Swamp in over 80 years and how the Horns stack up in the ultra competitive Southeastern...
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On 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 struggles ahead of the final non-conference game against Sam Houston. And later, Cedric Golden previews “The Senior” with actor Michael...
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Bob 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 behind-the-scenes view of The Stampede, his new podcast with Longhorn legends Vince Young and Mack Brown. Ced and Kirk also break down the...
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On 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 Longhorns fans an inside look at how the Buckeyes are approaching the College Football Playoff semifinal rematch with the top-ranked Texas...
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On 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 family. He shares some cool stories from that experience with Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden on the “On Second Thought” podcast. With Manning...
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On 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 Statesman’s Cedric Golden and the Houston Chronicle’s Kirk Bohls. Del Conte discusses his hire of basketball coach Sean Miller and the…
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Ced 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 Sean Miller, Texas women’s hoops in the Sweet 16. They also discuss the start of Texas spring football and Arch Manning’s development at QB…
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On 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 Southeastern Conference opener at Mississippi State. The guys also attended Steve Sarkisian’s Monday presser and discusses the rise of Arch...
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On 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 for the Texas athletic department, especially football. They also review how the Longhorns fared in the NFL Scouting Combine, handicap Texas...
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On 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 podcast to discuss the state of the program and newly embattled head coach Rodney Terry. They also break down the new face of Texas…
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On 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 Chronicle columnist Kirk Bohls answer some burning questions entering the offseason, the most important being: can sophomore quarterback Arch...
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On 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 problems the Buckeyes will present for the Texas Longhorns at the Cotton Bowl.The winner will advance to the national championship game. Ced...
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On 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 this week’s On Second Thought podcast. The Longhorns play Arizona State in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal and Ced visits with…
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On 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 Clemson in the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff and the epic quarterback rematch between Quinn Ewers and Clemson’s Cade Klubnik....
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On 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 Fozzy Whittaker breaks down why the Longhorns will deliver a different result than the 30-15 loss to the Bulldogs in Austin at midseason while...
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Golden, 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 reunited on this week’s On Second Thought podcast. Houston Chronicle columnist Kirk Bohls and TexAgs.com columnist Olin Buchanan join…
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Statesman 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 Kentucky and highlights which veterans have made the most important on a banner football season.Also, Ced uncovers the rubble from the Dallas...
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On 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 podcast to discuss the upcoming matchup with Florida, the struggles of the offensive line and which team he believes to be the most…
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On 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 Longhorn legend also want to assure fans the Horns will be fine entering Saturday’s road test against Vanderbilt. Also, Texas A&M beat…
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On 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 Texas' showdown with No. 4 Georgia on this week's On Second Thought podcast. They answer if Steve Sarkisian and the Horns are as large of…
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Kirk 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) have seen over 100 Texas-Oklahoma games. They get together on this week’s On Second Thought podcast to break down Saturday’s matchup and…
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