Coogs' House! It has been a CRAZY week for the Big 12- what a time for the Houston Cougars to be joining! Before the meat of the episode, host Parker Ainsworth gives a quick update on where things stand with the Big XII, Arizona, and more. THEN, Parker is joined by host of Locked On Cardinals Alex Clancy to talk about the possibility of Clayton Tune being a starting quarterback in Arizona day one of his rookie year in the NFL! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn LinkedIn Jobs helps y...
Aug 04, 2023•34 min•Ep. 231
Coogs' House! The Houston Cougar BASKETBALL team's first season in the Big XII has officially begun! Houston played the Coogs in their annual red and white scrimmage on Tuesday night, with many new faces in both uniforms. How will LJ Cryer and Jamal Shead pair up? Is the front court Big 12 ready? What freshmen will step up? Who added to their game? Guest Kris Gardner and host Parker Ainsworth break down the scrimmage, and the roster, ahead of their tour through Australia next week! Find Kris Gar...
Aug 03, 2023•37 min•Ep. 230
Coogs' House! Tuesday was a HUGE day in the Big 12, and Houston, may be getting some Pac 12 opponents in the near future. What did George Kliavkoff and the PAC 12 hear about Apple TV in their meeting? PLUS- Host Parker Ainsworth breaks down a first look at the 2025 Houston Cougar recruiting class and asks the questions Dana Holgorsen needs to answer during fall camp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Aug 02, 2023•27 min•Ep. 229
Coogs' House! It's AUGUST! That means Houston Cougar news is POURING! As practices get underway soon for the first Big 12 football season in the third ward, Brett Yormark is BUSY! What's the latest on the Pac 12, and will any of them join Houston in the Big XII? PLUS- Matthew Golden was nominated for a prestigious award, and the men's basketball program plays themselves Tuesday night! Host Parker Ainsworth breaks it all down! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn LinkedIn Jobs helps yo...
Aug 01, 2023•26 min•Ep. 228
Coogs' House! The Houston Cougars will enter the Big 12 this fall, but they won't be "newest" for long. Colorado will officially join the Big XII the following year, but will they be alone? And further, what is the compensation difference for them, the Coogs, and anyone else between now and the new deal in 2025? Host Parker Ainsworth dives into that, plus the death of the Pac 12! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to tal...
Jul 31, 2023•30 min•Ep. 227
Coogs' House! The Houston Cougars have a new future opponent in the expanding Big 12: the Colorado Buffaloes and head coach Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders. Yes, that means new potential rivalries... but moreover, it means more fun in the Big XII. But will CU Boulder be the last one? Host Parker Ainsworth breaks down the report, looks at who else could be coming through conference realignment, and if this whole deal is good for Houston or not! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn LinkedIn...
Jul 28, 2023•29 min•Ep. 226
Coogs' House! Fan Favorite Marcus Sasser was a first-round pick in last month's NBA Draft by the Detroit Pistons and had the highest-scoring performance in all of the NBA's Las Vegas Summer League. But on a roster of several talented young guards, what does Sasser bring to the table that makes him different? Host Parker Ainsworth and Locked On Pistons' Ku Khahil look at what lies ahead for the legendary Houston Cougar n Mo Town. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn LinkedIn Jobs helps...
Jul 27, 2023•32 min•Ep. 225
Coogs' House! The Houston Cougars are a basketball power entering the Big XII, the best conference in basketball. Kelvin Sampson leads a squad eager to make some noise in the Big 12, but who will they play? And what benefits are there? Host Parker Ainsworth breaks down the newly released opponents, and the pros and cons of getting to see them, ahead of an exciting basketball season. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to ...
Jul 25, 2023•29 min•Ep. 224
Coogs' House! The Houston Cougars are going to have 42 new faces in the Big XII this fall! They hit the transfer portal hard, and all of the talent coming in was a hot topic on media day... but what kind of difference will the new guys make? Host Parker Ainsworth breaks down what new transfers David Ugwoegbu, Brandon Mack, Adari "AJ" Haulcy, and others bring to the table that might make them All Big 12 caliber guys! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the...
Jul 24, 2023•29 min•Ep. 223
Coogs' House! Reuben Unije is here to share some behind-the-scenes information on this summer for the Houston Cougars football program. Hear all about the offensive line, their new coach, and summer workouts PLUS insight into the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals the big men have been up to. What will life be like in the Big XII? Are they ready for the new conference? Host Parker Ainsworth talks with starting Right Tackle Reuben Unije about life on the field as well as the linemen's work wit...
Jul 20, 2023•31 min•Ep. 222
Coogs' House! Did you follow the NBA's Las Vegas Summer League? Did you see some familiar Houston Cougar faces? The Coogs were all over the NBA this month, and they represented the program incredibly well! From recent first-round picks like Marcus Sasser and Jarace Walker to nostalgic names like Nate Hinton and Armoni Brooks, Houston were everywhere. Host Parker Ainsworth is joined by Tony East of Locked On Pacers, Jackson Gatlin of Locked On Rockets, and Adam Armbrecht of Locked On Nets to brea...
Jul 19, 2023•35 min•Ep. 221
Coogs' House! With Big XII Media Days in the rearview mirror, we reflect on what a team led by the offensive line means. The Houston Cougars could have sent anyone, and they chose to send a pair of offensive linemen, Patrick Paul and Jack Freeman IV, to represent the team. What does Coach Dana Holgorsen have to say about that? Host Parker Ainsworth breaks down the move, and tries to get to the bottom of what that means heading into the Big 12 All Big 12 Media Day Player and Coach availabilities:...
Jul 17, 2023•23 min•Ep. 220
Coogs' House! The Houston Cougars are completing their very first Big 12 media days, and Brett Yormark was EXCITED to have the Houston Cougars involved! After reflecting on his first year as commissioner, Yormark was quick to talk about how much Houston brings to the table. Host Parker Ainsworth breaks down the Yormark availability, and how bright the future of the Big XII is! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! birddogs Go to birddogs.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE or enter promo code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE f...
Jul 13, 2023•21 min•Ep. 219
Coogs' House! The Houston Cougars are officially IN the Big 12, and host Parker Ainsworth is talking to you from Big XII Media Days! After hearing head coach Dana Holgorsen talk to the press, what does it sound like he anticipates in the new conference? How much does his past help him? PLUS- Holgorsen leaked some hints about the depth chart and roster for this fall! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! birddogs Go to birddogs.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE or enter promo code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for a free Y...
Jul 13, 2023•21 min•Ep. 218
Coogs' House! As the Houston Cougars have their eyes set on the expanding Big 12 Conference, we have our eyes set on the recruiting class of 2024. Houston notably has just seven 2024 commitments, but could more be coming? And if so, who does Dana Holgorsen NEED to commit to being a Coog? Host Parker Ainsworth is joined by Brian Smith to talk all things UH 2024 recruiting! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! birddogs Go to birddogs.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE or enter promo code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for a ...
Jul 10, 2023•24 min•Ep. 217
Coogs' House! Now that the Houston Cougars are in the expanded Big 12, are they set up for a rivalry with the Baylor Bears? What's the relationship between Houston and Waco? Will the "Baptists vs. the Bayou" take off as the next great Big XII Rivalry? Host Parker Ainsworth is joined by Drake Toll of Locked On Baylor to break it all down, and look ahead to what appears to be a fun rivalry in the making. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance t...
Jul 07, 2023•26 min•Ep. 216
Coogs' House! The Houston Cougars are now officially in the Big 12, and they've got an instate rival calling them "Lil' Bro?" Do the Baylor Bears feel that confident following their head start in the Big XII and Power 5? Host Parker Ainsworth has Locked On Baylor's Drake Toll for part one of two collaborations with the Bears this week! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bet...
Jul 06, 2023•26 min•Ep. 215
Coogs' House! How did you celebrate over the long weekend? The Houston Cougars are out of the American Conference and into the Big 12! How did their entrance stack up against others in the expanded Big XII conference? PLUS- Host Parker Ainsworth answers TWELVE new conference questions Cougar fans have asked already! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDue...
Jul 05, 2023•35 min•Ep. 214
Coogs' House! The Houston Cougars are coming off a great week in recruiting heading into the Big 12 this weekend. Dana Holgorsen and Staff flipped Maurice Williams Jr. from his LSU commitment, signed key players from marquee programs like Austin Westlake, DeSoto, and Houston's own North Shore, and they pulled in a Four-Star corner transfer from USC! Host Parker Ainsworth is joined by recruiting expert Brian Smith to break down the recent string of good news, and put it into perspective of where ...
Jun 29, 2023•27 min•Ep. 213
Coogs' House! This weekend, the Houston Cougars will enter the Big 12 conference! As UH, Cincy, UCF, and BYU help expand the Big XII conference, what challenges await the new kids on the block? How will Dana Holgorsen do in year one? Host Parker Ainsworth is joined by Locked On Bearcats host Alex Frank to break down their matchup and challenges in the new, realigned conference. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get your No Sweat First...
Jun 27, 2023•33 min•Ep. 212
Coogs' House! Thursday night was a night to remember for Kelvin Sampson and the Houston Cougar men's basketball team! Jarace Walker was drafted by the Indiana Pacers in the lottery, and Marcus Sasser was taken later in the first round by the Detroit Pistons. How is the fit for them in their new homes? What will help them adjust to the NBA? And how will they represent the Coogs on the way? PLUS- Host Parker Ainsworth breaks down what Houston Cougar could be in the first round of the 2024 NBA draf...
Jun 23, 2023•29 min•Ep. 211
Coogs' House! Jarace Walker looks to be the highest-drafted Houston Cougar since Hakeem Olajuwon in Thursday night's NBA Draft. After an impressive combine, a stellar season, and a dominant high school tape, how high could he be taken? And is there a perfect fit? Locked On Pacers host Tony East joins the show after taking Jarace in the Locked On NBA Mock Draft. He and host Parker Ainsworth break down the fit in Indiana! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Birddogs Go to birddogs.com/lockedonc...
Jun 22, 2023•33 min•Ep. 210
Coogs' House! As the Houston Cougars aim to make some noise in the expanded Big 12 conference, does Matthew Golden headline the best wide receiver room in the conference? Could he be on track to have a giant sophomore season? Host Parker Ainsworth looks at the receiver room for UH, and breaks down all the possibilities for the Pre-Season All-Big 12 wideout. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Birddogs Go to birddogs.com/lockedoncollege and they’ll throw in a free custom birddogs Yeti-style tu...
Jun 21, 2023•22 min•Ep. 209
Coogs' House! As the Houston Cougars jump into their first season of an expanded Big 12, Dana Holgorsen has his eyes on a familiar foe... and West Virginia would like nothing more than to spoil Coach's first Big XII season with the Coogs. But what's that mean for this season? Justin "Couz" Walker, host of "Couz's Corner," stops by to break down the matchup with host Parker Ainsworth. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Birddogs Go to birddogs.com/lockedoncollege and they’ll throw in a free cu...
Jun 20, 2023•35 min•Ep. 208
Coogs' House! This fall, Houston will open up their first season in the expanded Big 12 conference. The Cougars have long been preparing for this year, and it looks like their only chance to swing at the Texas Longhorns. So how do Dana Holgorsen and the Coogs stack up? Host Parker Ainsworth is joined by Jonathan Davis of Locked on Longhorns to break down the rivalry! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Birddogs Go to birddogs.com/lockedoncollege and when you enter promo code, LOCKEDONCOLLEGE,...
Jun 16, 2023•33 min•Ep. 207
Coogs' House! The Houston Cougars are entering their first season in the expanded Big 12, and it opens with the TCU Horned Frogs. TCU is coming off of an appearance in the College Football Playoff Title game, but Dana Holgorsen and the. Coogs appear up to the task! Hosts Parker Ainsworth and Stephen Simcox break down the matchup, and look forward to life in the new Big XII! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Birddogs Go to birddogs.com/lockedoncollege and when you enter promo code, LOCKEDONC...
Jun 15, 2023•39 min•Ep. 206
Coogs' House! Long time no chat! Today, we're going to look at how Juwan Gaston, AJ Haulcy, and Isaiah Hamilton could each become impact, "got-to-know" guys in Dana Holgorsen's defensive backfield. As we head into the Big 12, being able to stop the pass is as important as it's ever been! Host Parker Ainsworth details why Gaston could be such an impact player on day one of Big XII football! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Birddogs Go to birddogs.com/lockedoncollege and when you enter promo...
Jun 14, 2023•23 min•Ep. 205
Coogs' House! You MIGHT have noticed that June is a HUGE month for recruiting, but the Houston Cougars are preparing to enter the Big 12 with just one 2024 recruit committed! How far behind is that? How much more can Houston do to make up that ground? And what kids are the Coogs even targeting for their first Big XII class? Recruiting expert Brian Smith joins host Parker Ainsworth to break down what's happening, and shed light on what has to happen next, for the Houston Cougars and Dana Holgorse...
Jun 09, 2023•25 min•Ep. 204
Coogs' House! The Houston Cougars enter the Big 12 conference in just a few weeks, and the Big XII is already sending them to Mexico! Hear all the newest information about the Coogs and their upcoming trip across the border. PLUS- Host Parker Ainsworth breaks down the best and worst Pac 12 teams for UH to see the Big 12 add! Where does Arizona fall? Colorado? Oregon? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and u...
Jun 08, 2023•28 min•Ep. 203
Coogs' House! It appears that another key wall in the Big 12 expansion has come down, and it feels like a done deal that multiple teams will be joining the Big XII. What does the latest from the state of Arizona tell us? And more importantly, who does Houston want to play? PLUS- The basketball team is conditioning... and golfing? Host Parker Ainsworth has more! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Birddogs Go to birddogs.com/lockedoncollege and when you enter promo code, LOCKEDONCOLLEGE, they’...
Jun 06, 2023•25 min•Ep. 202