Coogs' House! As the Houston Cougars move into an exciting new era with Willie Fritz, the looming question is what will the Quarterback play look like? The projected starter, returner Donovan Smith, will be coming back to practice this summer. What's the latest? Segment two looks at what the future of the QB position at Houston will look like, and who it could be. Segment three looks at the latest in the Houston Cougar Hoops schedule and what that could mean for Kelvin Sampson and the Coogs. Hos...
May 07, 2024•27 min•Ep. 470
Coogs' House! Were you able to keep track of how many commitments Willie Fritz and the staff had over the weekend? The Houston Cougars landed EIGHT transfer portal commitments over the weekend, and dominated their landscape. Who's coming to Houston? And who will be able to play right away? We have to start with the defensive front seven first. In the second segment we look at the wide receivers and offensive players. The final segment looks at a pair of adds in the secondary. All broken down and...
May 06, 2024•28 min•Ep. 469
Coogs' House! The Houston Cougars under Willie Fritz are looking to build year one of the new era in the Transfer Portal. Who is Carlos Allen, the latest Coog Commit? Segment two looks at Jacoby Mathews, a potential future Coog coming from Texas A&M. The last segment looks into where former Coogs are landing in the portal. Hosted and broken down by Parker Ainsworth!
May 03, 2024•28 min•Ep. 468
Coogs' House! Chris Pezman, University of Houston Athletic Director, said the thing! Pez confirmed, in an article with the Houston Chronicle's Joseph Duarte, that Houston is going to move forward and use the "Houston Blue" alternate color scheme moving forward. What all was confirmed? What was said? What's the reasoning? In segment two, a look at what the blue, Houston Oilers themed uniforms could bring to the UH. In segment three, we take a look at the reported submissions from Houston on the N...
May 02, 2024•28 min•Ep. 467
Coogs' House! The Houston Cougars went through a dramatic coaching change in football last winter. But in building a staff, Willie Fritz lost Brian Early a fan favorite- to Missouri. Now, it seems he took his beloved moniker with him... and his former players back him. In Segment 2, we look at ways to spin a new defensive line culture. In Segment 3, we look at the loss of Isaiah Hamilton to the Transfer Portal. All broken down and hosted by Parker Ainsworth!
May 01, 2024•28 min•Ep. 466
Coogs' House! There is more news on the court cases facing the NCAA and the future of college sports. Reports indicate that there may be real headway on what comes next in professionalization... Seriously. How does that happen? What comes next? Whatever it is, a collective bargaining agreement helps the Houston Cougars. Trust me. PLUS- what's next for Forever Coogs? Host Parker Ainsworth Breaks it all down!
Apr 30, 2024•27 min•Ep. 465
Coogs' House! The Houston Cougars saw a handful of former Coogs, headlined by Miami Dolphin Patrick Paul, find new jobs across the NFL. How can the Draft, and other aspects of pro football, help Willie Fritz and the Cougars develop a program that fits in the state of Texas? Segment two looks at what to make of former Coogs landing in the Transfer Portal, and segment three looks at what has happened to Tank Dell and what to make of the reaction. Hosted and broken down by Parker Ainsworth!
Apr 29, 2024•30 min•Ep. 464
Coogs' House! The Houston Cougars are at a weird point at the athletic program. In the first segment, the Houston Cougars Men's Basketball team is already getting ranked Number One next season? What did Kelvin Sampson's squad do to earn that? Segment two looks at the Football program, now under Willie Fritz, and where they may be getting less recognition than they need... seriously! The third segment looks at a new class of 2025 football commit! Host Parker Ainsworth breaks it all down, today on...
Apr 26, 2024•28 min•Ep. 463
Coogs House! The Houston Cougars face a tall task in the Big 12 Conference this fall as they begin the Willie Fritz era. How will the team rebuild itself? And what are realistic expectations? How long will this take? What do fans need to look for? Host Parker Ainsworth is joined by recruiting expert Brian Smith to break down the situation in Houston, and look ahead to what recruits could be on the way.
Apr 25, 2024•33 min•Ep. 462
Coogs' House! We saw the reported leaks from the Big 12 vs Big East matchups... and are Kelvin Sampson's Houston Cougars being disrespected? What should we make of the Coogs' match up? Segment two looks at another Houston Cougar, Patrick Paul, being potentially disrespected as well... And tries to get to the bottom of him being left out of so many NFL Mock Drafts. Segment three looks at a hypothetical 2025 quarterback recruit on the move within the Big 12 Conference. All broken down today by Par...
Apr 24, 2024•29 min•Ep. 461
Coogs' House! The Houston Cougars look to have exciting football and basketball seasons next year... but will there be new faces? Where will they be? Is Liam McNeely a Coog? Who plays on the line on the football field? Host Parker Ainsworth breaks it all down!
Apr 22, 2024•29 min•Ep. 445
Coogs' House! The Houston Coguars announced last week that they will be facing off with Oregon State in 2025 and 2026. What did that update from Willie Fritz's Coogs shed light on for the future of UH? The Big 12? Segment 2 looks at what wide receivers Houston should examine in the Transfer Portal if they look to replace the ones that left. Segment 3 dives into why Houston may be in a beneficial spot at this point! Host Parker Ainsworth breaks it all down!
Apr 22, 2024•29 min•Ep. 460
Coogs' House! The Houston Cougars have lost a lot of players to the transfer portal this week, but what should fans make of that? Is there reason to panic? And what players can Willie Fritz and his staff be looking at? Host Parker Ainsworth breaks it all down, plus he looks at the latest on the Forever Coogs roster for TBT!
Apr 19, 2024•29 min•Ep. 459
Coogs' House! Like all of College Football, the Houston Cougars are losing talent to the transfer portal... what's happening? What are we missing out on? Mikal Harrison-Pilot, one of the best recruits in school history, is transferring without even seeing the field. And- he's not alone? PLUS- Ryan Elvin gets a new gig with Kelvin Sampson Host Parker Ainsworth breaks it all down!
Apr 18, 2024•31 min•Ep. 458
Coogs' House... We continue to see more and more Cougars heading into the transfer portal. This time? Fan favorite Lucas Coley opts to enter as a grad transfer. What does losing Coley, the day after losing Sam Brown, mean for Houston? And what will the Coogs do under Willie Fritz moving forward? Host Parker Ainsworth breaks it all down, today on Locked On Coogs!
Apr 17, 2024•28 min•Ep. 457
Coogs' House! Guest Mirin Fader joins the show to talk about her upcoming book Dream: The Life and Legacy of Hakeem Olajuwon. Mirin is a New York Times Best Seller, writes regularly for The Ringer, and has great insight into The Dream himself. Then, we jump into the news of the day from Monday: Sam Brown is transferring? What does that mean for Willie Fritz's Houston Cougars? What does that mean for Joseph Manjack and Donovan Smith? What does that mean for the transfer portal? Host Parker Ainswo...
Apr 16, 2024•29 min•Ep. 456
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Apr 16, 2024•30 sec
Coogs' House! The Houston Cougars have found their point guard: Milos Uzan, who spent two years as an Oklahoma Sooner, has chosen Kelvin Sampson and the Coogs in the transfer portal. What does he bring to the table? What does he do differently than Jamal Shead? What can he do better than Shead? Host Parker Ainsworth is joined by Maxwell Baumbach of No Ceilings to break down Uzan's game and fit with Houston!
Apr 15, 2024•16 min•Ep. 455
Coogs' House! The Willie Fritz era of Houston Cougar football is HERE! The Coogs played their red and white game on Saturday and they had some STUDS show up. Parker Jenkins scored big, AJ Haulcy laid the wood... but who else sparked our attention? Host Parker Ainsworth breaks down the first "game" under Willie Fritz!
Apr 15, 2024•28 min•Ep. 454
Coogs' House! the Spring Football Game is FINALLY UPON US! After last year's game got cancelled, this spring game will be one to remember. As the first game of the Willie Fritz Era, but without Donovan Smith, what can we figure out about the offense? The Quarterback play? What does Zeon Chriss bring to the table? Host Parker Ainsworth breaks it all down!
Apr 12, 2024•19 min•Ep. 453
Coogs' House! Welp, it's official. Jamal Shead is entering the 2024 NBA Draft. What legacy does Uno leave behind? What did he do for the program, for Kelvin Sampson, and the University of Houston? Further, can Houston find a way to replace Jamal Shead in third ward? Who will replace him in Fertitta Center? And where will Jamal continue his legacy? Host Parker Ainsworth breaks it all down!
Apr 12, 2024•30 min•Ep. 452
Coogs' House! The Houston Cougars are getting the band back together, but the last question left is: who will play point guard? This weekend, Milos Uzan will be visiting Houston and Kelvin Sampson. What does he bring to the table? What could he do for UH? PLUS- this weekend Coach Willie Fritz will have the first Spring Football Game of the new era. Who runs the ball? Is anyone competing with Parker Jenkins? Ra'shaun Stanford? Host Parker Ainsworth breaks it all down!
Apr 11, 2024•31 min•Ep. 451
Coogs' House! LJ Cryer decided to join J'Wan Roberts and return to the University of Houston to play for Kelvin Sampson next season. While the band is getting back together, and the Big 12 Regular Season Champions are reforming... the lingering question is: Will Jamal Shead? PLUS: The Spring Football Game is THIS SATURDAY, and I STILL think there are questions worth asking at the Wide Reciever position. Sam Brown, Joseph Manjack, Mikal Harrison-Pilot, Jonah Wilson, Boogie Johnson... Who gets the...
Apr 10, 2024•31 min•Ep. 450
Coogs' House! The Houston Cougars got HUGE news on Monday night with J'Wan Roberts officially declaring he'd return! But who will join him? Jamal Shead? Dedan Thomas? Milos Uzan? What point guard could Kelvin Sampson have his eyes on? Plus the Houston Cougars look to answer questions with Spring Football this weekend! Host Parker Ainsworth breaks it all down!
Apr 09, 2024•28 min•Ep. 449
Coogs’ House! The biggest story in the coaching carousel world broke overnight with Calipari opting to fill Musselman’s shoes at Arkansas. The Razorbacks are building something interesting, but what does the trickle-down mean for Kelvin Sampson? The Houston Cougars? The Big 12? Plus we look at what all the latest in the spring is for University of Houston football, as Willie Fritz approaches his first Spring Game! Host Parker Ainsworth breaks it all down- LIVE!
Apr 09, 2024•29 min•Ep. 448
Coogs' House... The Women's Final Four is Friday Night! But Houston isn't in it, and it feels like the Cougars are a long way away from it. Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, and MiLaysia Fulwiley are all leading a gigantic shift in how America looks at women's basketball... but what will it take to shift the shape of Cougar Women's hoops? Will Laila Blair be back? Does Coach Ron Hughey return? Host Parker Ainsworth breaks it all down!
Apr 05, 2024•29 min•Ep. 447
Coogs' House! A BIG idea that would permanently change college athletics was leaked out on Wednesday evening... but will it impact the Houston Cougars? The Big 12? Plus, as Houston looks ahead in hoops, Kelvin Sampson seems to think they'll be alright -even after Jamal Shead (probably) leaves- at point guard. Who is he looking at? And who will be coaching them? Host Parker Ainsworth breaks it all down!
Apr 04, 2024•32 min•Ep. 446
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Apr 02, 2024•36 min•Ep. 444
Coogs' House! While we've been so focused on the Houston Cougar basketball program this spring, Willie Fritz and the football program have quietly had a very productive off-season. What recruits have they brought to campus? And what do those trends tell us about the future of Fritz's program? Host Parker Ainsworth breaks it all down, today on Locked On Coogs!
Apr 02, 2024•27 min•Ep. 443
Coogs' House! The #1 Houston Cougars fell to the #4 Duke Blue Devils on Friday... and then, the weekend of takes started. What were the worst? And why were the takes so bad? More importantly, where do Kelvin Sampson and the Houston Cougars go from here? Host Parker Ainsworth breaks it all down, and more!
Apr 01, 2024•33 min•Ep. 442
