Coogs' House! The Houston Cougars won a HUGE overtime game vs the Baylor Bears in Waco on Saturday. But there are plenty of things left for Kelvin Sampson and the team to fix... what can Jamal Shead, Damian Dunn, Emanuel Sharp, and the team get fixed? What can they be prepared for? What concerns are there? And, with the injury to Ramon Walker, what is Houston going to do with their rotation? Host Parker Ainsworth breaks it all down today on Locked On Coogs! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!...
Feb 26, 2024•32 min•Ep. 411
#2 Houston visits the Foster Pavillion in Waco to play #11 Baylor in this Big 12 Matchup. We break down everything between the Cougars and Bears LIVE postgame! Who stood out? What went right and wrong? What comes next? All today on a LIVE bonus edition of Locked On Coogs with Parker Ainsworth! Be sure to follow and subscribe to Locked On Coogs to hear the latest on all things Houston Cougars, wherever you get your podcasts! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn These days every new pot...
Feb 26, 2024•28 min•Ep. 410
The #2 Houston Cougars face a TOUGH road test in Waco vs the #11 Baylor Bears. This renewed Rivalry pits Kelvin Sampson against Scott Drew, Jamal Shead vs. RayJ Dennis, Ja'Kobe Walter vs Emanuel Sharp, LJ Cryer vs. his old team, J'Wan Roberts vs. Yves Missi... Houston vs. Waco. Additionally, this rematch of the 2021 Final Four matchup may spark a brand new rivalry between Baylor, who's alumni may have been involved in keeping Houston out of the Big 12, and the Coogs, who are eager to prove their...
Feb 23, 2024•35 min•Ep. 409
Coogs' House! Who's your favorite recent Houston Cougar basketball player? Ladeeky? Rob Gray? Damyean Dotson? Galen Robinson Jr.? Josh Carlton? Someone pre-Kelvin Sampson? The Coogs are putting together a team for The Basketball Tournament this summer, and today we look at a potential roster. PLUS, we also give a sneak peek at the Houston and Baylor game this weekend! Host Parker Ainsworth breaks it all down today on Locked On Coogs! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc...
Feb 22, 2024•31 min•Ep. 408
Coogs' House... a lot of talk about UConn, Purdue, Arizona... But we're convinced the #2 Houston Cougars are the best team in America. Why? Connecticut AIN'T! Host Parker Ainsworth breaks it down. Plus, does being the #1 team actually matter? Does it help or hurt the team in the end? And, after a wild night in the Big 12, what's on the line? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Ibotta Right now, Ibotta is offering our listeners $5 just for trying Ibotta by using the code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE when y...
Feb 21, 2024•29 min•Ep. 407
Coogs' House! The #2 Houston Cougars are in SOLE POSSESSION of first place in the Big 12 Conference after knocking off #6 Iowa State. Who stepped up for Kelvin Sampson and the Coogs? What did Jamal Shead do to the Cyclones? How are Mylik Wilson, Emanuel Sharp, and Jojo Tugler helping the team STILL improve? And what about those refs? Host Parker Ainsworth breaks down the game today on Locked On Coogs! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Ibotta Right now, Ibotta is offering our listeners $5 ju...
Feb 21, 2024•31 min•Ep. 406
Coogs' House! The news is REAL! There WILL BE an EA Sports NCAA Football 25 video game! What does that mean for the Coogs? What quarterback - Donovan Smith or Zeon Chriss- will you play with? Who will be the highest-rated player- Sam Brown? Parker Jenkins? What historical team will the game feature- Case Keenum? Greg Ward? Host Parker Ainsworth shares his excitement and breaks it all down, today on Locked On Coogs! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn These days every new potential hi...
Feb 16, 2024•29 min•Ep. 405
Coogs' House! It's time for a rematch- the #3 Houston Cougars and Kelvin Sampson host Rodney Terry and the Texas Longhorns on Saturday. Sure, Houston won the first matchup on the shoulders of Jamal Shead, but what will be different? What will go Houston's way? How will LJ Cryer and Emanuel Sharp play this round? Will Max Abmas or Dylan Disu have a new challenge? Host Parker Ainsworth breaks down the latest on the rematch today in Locked On Coogs! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn T...
Feb 15, 2024•32 min•Ep. 404
Coogs' House... Yahoo's Ross Dellenger reported on Tuesday that March Madness expansion feels "inevitable." But why? Why would the NCAA make a decision to alter something we all know and love? And -more importantly- what would that mean for Kelvin Sampson and the Houston Cougars? The Coogs are working their way into the upper echelons of college basketball... but does that mean less now? What about shifting the College Football Playoff? Host Parker Ainsworth breaks it all down, today on Locked O...
Feb 14, 2024•31 min•Ep. 403
Coogs' House! The #3 Houston Cougars had a huge Big 12 road win over Cincinnati last weekend, but everyone has been critical of the offense. What was the problem? Was there one? What did Kelvin Sampson, Jamal Shead, and J'Wan Roberts do over the stretch everyone had been upset about? What else happened in that game, and who is Mylik Wilson? Host Parker Ainsworth breaks it all down, TODAY on Locked On Coogs! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn These days every new potential hire can f...
Feb 13, 2024•30 min•Ep. 402
Coogs' House! The #3 Houston Cougars find themselves atop the Big 12 conference, but what's that mean? What ever happened to that jump? Will Houston hit those speed bumps? Host Parker Ainsworth breaks down the first 11 conference games as the Coogs and Kelvin Sampson navigate their first year in the conference. PLUS: Alums meet up in Mo-Town! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn These days every new potential hire can feel like a high stakes wager for your small business. That’s why L...
Feb 13, 2024•28 min•Ep. 401
Coogs' House! The #5 Houston Cougars are heading BACK to Cincinnati, Ohio... this time to play the familiar foe from the AAC. Wes Miller and the Cincinnati Bearcats offer an interesting challenge to Kelvin Sampson and the Cougars. Who does J'Wan Roberts cover? Ja'Vier Francis? Is the Jamal Shead matchup the most important? Host Parker Ainsworth is joined by Neil Meyer of The Front Office News to break down the matchup! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn These days every new potentia...
Feb 09, 2024•27 min•Ep. 400
Coogs' House! The Houston Cougars ship HAS NOT sailed! New head football coach Willie Fritz and the UH staff has put together a SOLID 2024 class ahead of their second year in the Big 12. Who were the key signees? What do they do well? What do we make of this class, and where will the Coogs go from here? Host Parker Ainsworth is joined by Blake Antkowiak, better known as "Coogs Coverage," to break down Fritz's first class in H Town! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn These days every...
Feb 08, 2024•30 min•Ep. 399
Coogs' House! Did you ever think you'd see the day? Kelvin Sampson was thrown out of the game on Tuesday night for arguing with officials... but I'd argue he got his money's worth. What happened? What did the Pokes do to Jamal Shead? What did OSU do to Ja'Vier Francis? And did Ced Lath play first half minutes?! LJ Cryer, Emanuel Sharp, and the rest of the #5 Houston Cougars rallied and fed off of Sampson's energy as they overtook the lead in the Big 12 conference... but how? Host Parker Ainswort...
Feb 07, 2024•30 min•Ep. 398
Coogs' House! The NCAA world was shaken on Monday when Dartmouth Men's Basketball won their case and will be approved by the National Labor Relations Board to have a union... but how will that impact Houston? Can that shift the Big 12? What differences are there? Plus, after Kansas State beat Kansas Monday, #5 Houston has a really big opportunity to get back on track with Oklahoma State coming to town on Tuesday night. What can Kelvin Sampson, Jamal Shead, and LJ Cryer do to take care of the pok...
Feb 06, 2024•29 min•Ep. 397
Coogs' House... Our #4 Houston Cougars fell to the #8 Kansas Jayhawks in legendary Phog Allen Fieldhouse by 13 points, the largest margin Houston has lost this season. What went wrong for Kelvin Sampson, Jamal Shead, and the Coogs? How can LJ Cryer and J'Wan Roberts get back on track? And: where does this loss put the Houston Cougar program? Host Parker Ainsworth breaks it all down, today on Locked On Coogs! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn These days every new potential hire can ...
Feb 05, 2024•29 min•Ep. 396
Coogs' House! The #4 Houston Cougars head to #8 Kansas for High Stakes Big 12 Game, but how high? Can Houston prove they belong? Prove they can play on the road? Prove Sampson's built the program to Blue Blood status? Can Houston win the Big 12 THIS WEEKEND? Host Parker Ainsworth breaks down the stakes, the opponent, and the matchup today on Locked On Coogs! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first ...
Feb 02, 2024•33 min•Ep. 395
Coogs' House! The #4 Houston Cougars are playing in what feels like the most significant regular season game in a long time. What will we make of their trip to Allen Fieldhouse to play #8 Kansas? Who does Kelvin Sampson have to have the Coogs ready for? What has Kansas' season looked like to this point? And, finally: What's at stake in this big-time matchup? Host Parker Ainsworth is joined by Locked On Jayhawks host Derek Johnson to break the game down! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gam...
Feb 02, 2024•33 min•Ep. 394
Coogs' House! An interesting conversation on social media led to a thought: what Kelvin Sampson-era Houston Cougar will have their number retired? Who deserves it? Who needs it? Marcus Sasser? Galen Robinson? Fabian White? Quentin Grimes? What is involved in it? And why is it so important that a Sampson-era Coog gets the honor in the Fertitta Center? Host Parker Ainsworth breaks it all down in this bonus episode of Locked On Coogs Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Game...
Feb 01, 2024•24 min•Ep. 393
Coogs' House! The Willie Fritz Era is HERE and the schedule is OUT! The Houston Cougars have a road map through their 2024 season, and can they represent the Big 12 in a Bowl Game? What do we make of the trip to Norman? And can the Coogs upset some national media members? Host Parker Ainsworth breaks down the schedule! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. FanDuel New customers, join to...
Feb 01, 2024•31 min•Ep. 392
SO MANY THINGS! Houston's atop the Big 12 in Hoops! Cougar Football announced the 2024 schedule! KANSAS THIS SATURDAY! More to come soon, from host Parker Ainsworth! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. FanDuel New customers, join today and you’ll get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BETS if your first bet of FIVE DOLLARS or more wins. Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. eBay Motors...
Jan 31, 2024•1 min•Ep. 391
Coogs' House! The #4 Houston Cougars escaped Austin with a win and down the horns! Houston was led by a Player of the Year performance out of Jamal Shead, as well as impactful free throws, putback dunks, and rebounds from big men Ja'Vier Francis, Jojo Tugler, and J'Wan Roberts. But is there something to be worried about for the other guards, Emanuel Sharp and LJ Cryer? Host Parker Ainsworth breaks it all down, LIVE on Locked On Coogs! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the ...
Jan 30, 2024•31 min•Ep. 390
Coogs' House! The #4 Houston Cougars are on Big Monday, and can take down the Texas Longhorns when they do it! But why do so many of Rodney Terry's faces look familiar? Who covers Max Abmas? Dylan Disu? And what will Kelvin Sampson do to continue his win streak? Will Jamal Shead, Emanuel Sharp, and LJ Cryer have their way with the Horn's back court? Host Parker Ainsworth breaks down the matchup in full, today on Locked On Coogs! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gameti...
Jan 29, 2024•29 min•Ep. 389
Coogs' House! The #4 Houston Cougars knocked off the Kansas State Wildcats to get their fourth straight Big 12 win. The dominant defense led the way, but just how special was Kelvin Sampson's defensive gameplan? What did they manage to keep Jerome Tang and KSU from scoring? And just how special is Jamal Shead? PLUS: Host Parker Ainsworth breaks down the weekend that was in the Big XII, and where that puts the Coogs on Monday! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametime ...
Jan 29, 2024•29 min•Ep. 388
Coogs' House! The #4 Houston Cougars host the Kansas State Wildcats on Saturday, and they look to extend their winning streak. But what can Jerome Tang and KSU do to throw of Kelvin Sampson's Coogs? Who matches up with Jamal Shead and LJ Cryer? What matchup is problematic? And, is THIS the trap game? Host Parker Ainsworth breaks it all down, today on Locked On Coogs! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off yo...
Jan 26, 2024•30 min•Ep. 387
Coogs' House! the #4 Houston Cougars are building a powerhouse... but who's next? Is Montverde's Derik Queen, recently named as a McDonald's All-American, going to sign with Kelvin Sampson and the Coogs? What are the odds? Is the Jarace Walker connection real? Plus- Houston's athletic budget shifts, and Kelvin Sampson speaks the truth on the radio! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. ...
Jan 25, 2024•30 min•Ep. 386
Coogs' House! The #4 Houston Cougars come away VICTORIOUS! Kelvin Sampson and the Coogs walked into Provo, Utah, and took out #21 BYU. LJ Cryer led the way, Jamal Shead steadied the ship, and Ja'Vier Francis played an important role in the big win. Host Parker Ainsworth breaks it all down today on Locked On Coogs! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. FanDuel Right now, NEW customers ge...
Jan 24, 2024•28 min•Ep. 385
Coogs' House! The #4 Houston Cougars look to get their first Big 12 road win in Provo, Utah, against the #21 BYU Cougars. In the Cougar-on-Cougar fight, Kelvin Sampson and Jamal Shead hope the defense and culture can slow down BYU's three-point onslaught. Will Houston be able to funnel shooters to Ja'Vier Francis and J'Wan Roberts at the rim? Or will they need Emanuel Sharp and LJ Cryer to help keep the pace? Host Parker Ainsworth is joined by Locked On Cougars host Jake Hatch to break down the ...
Jan 23, 2024•31 min•Ep. 384
Coogs' House! How about that DEFENSE?! The #5 Houston Cougars took down the UCF Knights on Saturday, and the defense headlined all conversations. Kelvin Sampson's Coogs were a juggernaut, Jamal Shead was everywhere, and UCF couldn't make anything . Houston even had some fun mixing it up with their lineup in the second half! Host Parker Ainsworth breaks it all down, PLUS gives a quick scouting report on the BYU Cougars matchup Tuesday night! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Downloa...
Jan 22, 2024•29 min•Ep. 383
Coogs' House! Can the #5 Houston Cougars continue their winning ways in the Big 12 this weekend? What is in store for Kelvin Sampson, Jamal Shead, and the Coogs? Who faces up with J'Wan Roberts? What's the strength of the Knights? Will UCF be gloating in their horns-down victory... or will they be ready to play? Host Parker Ainsworth is joined by guest Sean Green to break down the matchup today, on Locked On Coogs! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn These days every new potential hi...
Jan 19, 2024•32 min•Ep. 382
