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Gettys played a big part in the brand new ESPN 30 for 30 Phi Slama Jama documentary that debuts Tuesday. The former UH point guard tells us some fun & amazing stories about that legendary Houston Cougar basketball team. We talk about Hakeem Olajuwon, Clyde Drexler, Guy V. Lewis, Michael Young & the search for …

Is Cougar football a bigger story nationally then they’ve been in over a quarter century? We look back at an historic OU victory. It’s the 1st time UH defeats a top 3 team in 32 years. Tom talks about the phenomenal debut of Ed Oliver & Brandon Wilson’s incredible Kick 6. Plus, we discuss Coach …

Does the new Fertitta Center mean U of H is one step closer to the Big 12? We ask Joseph about the latest on Big 12 expansion & the Cougars chances. Plus, he previews the Oklahoma game, discusses Greg Ward’s Heisman’s hopes & tells us what he’s worried will derail the Cougars chances of another …

This is the best of the Houston Cougars football coach from Media Day. He talks Big 12 expansion, big expectations, the Oklahoma opener, his dominant front 7, Ed Oliver, Quarterback Greg Ward & former Cougars Elandon Roberts & Williams Jackson.

The 13-1, 2015 Peach Bowl Champion Houston Cougars aren’t rebuilding this season, but reloading with senior quarterback Greg Ward Jr at the helm.
Ward is an all-purpose dual threat machine and he fit coach Tom Herman’s offense like a glove. In his first season under Herman, he compiled 3,941 total yards and 38 total touchdowns. He will most …

Mickey spent over 50 years as a sportswriter and editor for the Houston Post & Chronicle. He tells stories about the Colt 45’s, Astros & Buffs early days, Bud Adams, George Blanda, the Game of the Century and how the Rockets came to Houston. Herskowitz, who authored over 30 books, shares inside stories on subjects …

Texas A&M head coach Kevin Sumlin named senior transfer Trevor Knight the starting QB for the 2016 season after an impressive spring game. Knight displayed the talent he failed to show consistently in his time at OU. His passing numbers were highly efficient going 25-of-36 for 282 yards, two touchdowns an interception. He didn’t get to show off his …

Nantz spoke at the dedication of the Guy V. Lewis Development Center. In his speech, he spoke about how much UH means to him, keeping up with the teams and his memories from playing on the golf team with Fred Couples.

The Missouri Athletic Director came back to U of H for the Guy V. Lewis Development Center Dedication, a project he started. We asked him if it was hard to leave Houston, what he learned from hiring Coach Tom Herman and what’s it like to see part of his vision come true.

We are well into March and that can only mean “March Madness” is moments away from dominating the entire sports landscape. Before the NCAA Tourney begins however, the schools who have not proven themselves worthy to earn a spot outright must punch their ticket through their perspective conference tournament. And although UH men’s basketball is …

With arguably the most successful season for UH football in the rear view mirror, the program officially kicked off their 2016-17 campaign analogously to the way the previous one ended, with a bang. Thirty-five days after the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl victory, the No. 8 Cougars added 23 new members to the roster in a jam-packed …

Chaney and Cadillac remember Hall of Fame Coach Guy V. Lewis following his funeral service in this Houston Sports Talk podcast. Chaney talks about the Game of the Century with UCLA and advice Lewis gave him on coaching Hakeem Olajuwon. Cadillac remembers when Lewis first game to recruit him at Worthing & their great run …

The Houston Cougars stormed to their second win of the season as they beat the Florida A&M Rattlers 97 – 51 Saturday night. Led by freshman guard Galen Robinson Jr. and sophomore guard Rob Gray Jr., the Cougars got off to a big lead early and never came off the throttle.
“We’re playing good,” head coach …

On Friday night, the Houston Cougars men’s basketball team hosted the Montana Tech Diggers at Hofhienz Pavilion. Though it was an exhibition, the atmosphere was that of an actual game. Head Coach Kelvin Sampson used the game to see different groups on the court. Though the big men played good ball down the stretch, the story of …

Two top 25 ranked teams will meet dreaming of a college football playoff spot.  In the College Football Playoff (CFB) rankings, the Memphis Tigers are ranked No. 21 & the Cougars are No. 24. Whoever loses is likely pushed out of the rankings.
After being demolished by Navy 45-20, Memphis comes into TDECU stadium hoping to prove they deserve …

The biggest game of the year for the American Athletic Conference will take place this Saturday at TDECU Stadium when the Houston Cougars (9-0) host the Memphis Tigers (8-1). This will be the first time two ranked AAC schools meet as the Cougars come into Saturday at 24th and the Tigers enter the game at …

The Houston Cougars are now 9-0 and sit at 16th in the AP and Coaches Top 25 Polls. But with all the hoopla and chatter, the team is causing around town you probably already knew that.
Much of the credit for the program’s turnaround is given to first-year coach Tom Herman and deservingly so. Under Herman, …

After last year’s 13-19 season, University of Houston basketball Head Coach Kelvin Sampson is determined to see major improvements on the court as well as in the team’s win-loss record. He plans to use the experience that last year’s players gained as well as utilize UH’s newest transfer players.
Coach Sampson aimed to recruit players that would improve his …

The Houston Cougars are 5-0 on the season and look to continue their strong play from both sides of the ball. With new coordinators on offense and defense, Houston is far from the team they were last season. Obvious strides have been made on offense which reflect on the scoreboard, but the defensive improvements are sometimes …

The Houston Cougars continued their dominance over SMU, Thursday night, with a 49-28 win. With their fifth win of the year, Houston extended their undefeated season in front of a nationally televised audience.
The Cougars deserve to be ranked and built more evidence Thursday. After examining the first five weeks of Cougar football, here are the top 5 reasons Houston …