Coogs' House! The Houston Cougars enter year two in Brett Yormark's ever-expanding Big 12 Conference looking to make some more noise, as does first-year Big XII member Utah. What does this conference look like as it keeps growing? What does expansion bring? And how are the Coogs and Utes similar in the way they enter the conference? What can we expect in matchups between UH and UU? Host Parker Ainsworth is joined by JT Wistrcill of Locked on Utes to help break it all down!
Jul 01, 2024•29 min•Ep. 500
Coogs' House! Jamal Shead is officially an NBA player. The former Houston Cougar Point Guard was drafted 45th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft by the Toronto Raptors and Masai Ujiri. "The 6" is a GREAT fit for Shead, whome Kelvin Sampson has called the best leader he's ever coached. Shead pairs with Ja'Kobe Walter, Scottie Barnes, and the rebuilding Raps. What went into the pick? And what makes it a perfect landing spot for Jamal? Host Parker Ainsworth breaks it all down!
Jun 28, 2024•22 min•Ep. 499
Coogs' House! Houston Cougar legend Jamal Shead is hoping to get drafted in the NBA Draft TONIGHT! What's the deal with his draft stock? What the latest on mock drafts? Where will Jamal Shead be drafted? How does he fit? And- Why is Jamal Shead going to be a pro with a long NBA career? Host Parker Ainsworth breaks it all down- from vacation!
Jun 26, 2024•27 min•Ep. 498
Coogs' House! The Houston Cougars set a bomb off last week by firing former Athletic Director Chris Pezman. But was the move a surprise? Does it matter? Either way, Dr. Renu Khator and the university have to make a decision: Who comes next? A familiar name like Jeremiah Dickey? A west-coaster from the former Pac 12? All broken down by host Parker Ainsworth!
Jun 24, 2024•30 min•Ep. 497
Coogs' House! In a SHOCKING turn of events on Thursday, University of Houston President Dr. Khator has fired Cougar Athletic Director Chris Pezman. Pezman, an Alum and former team captain of the football program, leaves after seven transformative years for the department. What led to this? What comes next for the Coogs? What's Pezman's legacy? Host Parker Ainsworth breaks down the latest news, from vacation, today on Locked On Coogs.
Jun 21, 2024•30 min•Ep. 496
Coogs' House! The Big 12 and Brett Yormark are making last ditch efforts to up the ante in terms of how much money each school will get. Is Private Equity a step too far? Is it a necessity? What about just naming the conference after a sponsor? Does that help? And how's Houston figure into all of that? PLUS- Kelvin Sampson's urge to go to football games... all broken down by host Parker Ainsworth
Jun 14, 2024•31 min•Ep. 495
Coogs' House! The Houston Cougars are one of the teams lucky enough to be invited to the Players Era Invitational in Las Vegas this November! This week, they found out they're going to be the prime time game of the tournament, facing off with a familiar foe. What will happen for Houston? PLUS- Jamal Shead still projected to be a second round pick in the NBA Draft... Why? Broken down by host Parker Ainsworth!
Jun 13, 2024•29 min•Ep. 493
Coogs' House! The Houston Cougars and Willie Fritz are having an incredible June in recruiting! After a great visit weekend and multiple key commitments, what do we make of the 2025 class? Host Parker Ainsworth is joined by guest Brian Smith, recruiting expert, to break it all down!
Jun 13, 2024•25 min•Ep. 494
Coogs' House! We spend a portion of today's show talking about 1983.. because we have to. The NC State Wolfpack are embarking on a lawsuit that could change college sports, and the business of them, forever. What's their grind? And why do we have to see this clip so much? Amdist ALL of this, Houston and Kelvin Sampson hosted consensus top five 2025 recruit Koa Peat. What's he bring? And what can future Houston Cougars expect? Host Parker Ainsworth breaks it all down!
Jun 11, 2024•30 min•Ep. 492
Coogs' House! The Houston Cougars and Willie Fritz had a HUGE weekend in recruiting! After hosting over 15 2025 prospects, Fritz's staff gained multiple commitments and is looking to hear back from more in the coming days. What did Houston gain over the weekend? And what's the latest with the class? Are there any trends to notice? Host Parker Ainsworth breaks it all down!
Jun 10, 2024•29 min•Ep. 491
Coogs' House! BIG College Basketball news on Thursday, and the back-to-back champions may be without a coach soon. But how does the Lakers pursuit of Dan Hurley impact Kelvin Sampson and the Houston Cougars? Where will Alex Karaban and Liam McNeely end up? Who signs their 2025 recruits? Plus, another Softball update. Hosted and broken down by Parker Ainsworth!
Jun 07, 2024•30 min•Ep. 490
Coogs' House! The Houston Cougars are beginning the Willie Fritz Era THIS FALL! But, how will they fair? It's preview season, and some prominent national media members are very critical of the Coogs, Donovan Smith, the trenches, and more... but why? What is fair and unfair in criticisms about this fall? Plus, more on softball and scandal. Hosted and broken down by Parker Ainsworth
Jun 06, 2024•31 min•Ep. 489
Coogs' House! The Scott & Holman Pawdcast found a number of serious allegations within the Houston Cougar Softball Program... So we had to have them on to help explain it. Guest Sam joins host Parker Ainsworth to break down the story. What went wrong? What are the allegations? How could a campus with the culture of Kelvin Sampson or Willie Fritz really have this happening on it? And, perhaps most importantly... what's next for the Coogs?
Jun 05, 2024•37 min•Ep. 488
Coogs' House! The Basketball Season OFFICIALLY starts this week! Kelvin Sampson, LJ Cryer, and Milos Uzan start practice this week for Year 2 in the Big 12! What has changed? What will Houston do differently in Year 2? What will the Big XII conference look like? Host Parker Ainsworth breaks it all down and looks at the different roles in the upcoming season!
Jun 04, 2024•31 min•Ep. 487
Coogs' House! The Houston Cougars are nearing their one year anniversary of being in the Big 12 Conference, and they saw Brett Yormark drop some BOMBS over the weekend. What's the latest on the payouts? The realignment? The football schedule? Yormark and the Conference told us ALL of that, and more, over the weekend! Host Parker Ainsworth breaks it all down!
Jun 03, 2024•31 min•Ep. 486
Coogs' House! We've been talking recruiting all week, but what are the Houston Cougars bringing in to play basketball next year? What will Mercy Miller, son of Master P, bring to the table? Will his scoring translate? What about fellow 4-star Chase McCarty? Can he make an immediate impact like the last Cougar from IMG, Jarace Walker? PLUS, host Parker Ainsworth looks at some favorites from the 2025 class!
May 31, 2024•29 min•Ep. 485
Coogs' House! The Houston Cougars' football program and Coach Willie Fritz have had an INCREDIBLE few weeks of recruiting news! What did the commitment from top 2026 Athlete Keisean Henderson mean to the program? Will he be a quarterback? What comes next? Host Parker Ainsworth is joined by Brian Smith, national recruiting expert, to break it all down!
May 30, 2024•26 min•Ep. 484
Coogs' House! The House vs. NCAA Settlement has changed college sports FOREVER, but that doesn't have to be a bad thing for the Houston Cougars. What could problematic, however... is the Private Equity solution. What could that bring to college athletics and Houston? PLUS, segment two looks at a question surrounding Willie Fritz's future rosters that, after some key recruiting wins, yields a LOT of speculation. Segment three looks back at Jarace Walker, Kelvin Sampson's recent one-and-done, and ...
May 29, 2024•31 min•Ep. 483
Coogs' House! Willie Fritz and the Houston Cougars DID IT! The Coogs landed a commitment from top local talent, 2026's Keisean Henderson. Henderson is listed as a top-tier athlete in all of high school football recruiting, but Houston opted to look at him as a quarterback. What does that mean? What does that do for the program? And what does that mean for the program as a whole? Host Parker Ainsworth breaks it all down!
May 28, 2024•29 min•Ep. 482
Coogs' House! The Houston Cougars entered the Big 12 just months before this landmark settlement was signed by the whole Power 5. Thus, the Coogs have been included in the most monumental shift in college athletics after competing in the Group of 5 just months ago! How does the House vs. NCAA settlement impact the University of Houston? Broken down by host Parker Ainsworth
May 24, 2024•30 min•Ep. 481
Coogs' House! Willie Fritz and the Houston Cougars may have found their quarterback of the future in Austin Carlisle. What does he bring? And, perhaps more importantly, what other top-end recruits are going to join him at UH? Host Parker Ainsworth is joined by guest Brian Smith to break down all things Houston Cougars! Be sure to follow and subscribe to Locked On Coogs to hear the latest on all things Houston Cougars, wherever you get your podcasts!
May 23, 2024•29 min•Ep. 480
Coogs' House- things are changing. The Houston Cougars find themselves in a Big 12 conference that has signed onto the House vs. NCAA settlement that looks to forever change college athletics. What's the case? And what's that mean for Houston? Plus, Jaden Rashada of Georgia is suing Billy Napier of Florida over NIL payments that never happened... can that help the Coogs? Broken down by host Parker Ainsworth
May 22, 2024•29 min•Ep. 479
Coogs' House! Kelvin Sampson has built an incredible Houston Cougar basketball program, but what does the future hold? How will talented transfer Milos Uzan fit in? What offense has Houston run that plays off of his skillset? Plus, as we look to the future, should Jarace Walker have been there? And if Jarace was the kind of Cougar we need, who are the Coogs recruiting that play like THAT? Broken down by host Parker Ainsworth!
May 21, 2024•29 min•Ep. 478
Coogs' House! The Houston Cougars landed 2025 Quarterback Austin Carlisle, the dual-threat out of Ridge Point High School. What does Carlisle bring to the Coogs? And how important is this class to Willie Fritz and the new era of Cougar basketball? Plus, a look at the rest of the 2025 class and who COULD come along with Carlisle. The third segment looks at Milos Uzan's big decision with the Houston Cougars' basketball program! Broken down by host Parker Ainsworth!
May 20, 2024•30 min•Ep. 477
Coogs' House! The Houston Cougars are enthusiastically entering the Willie Fritz era, but with every change in coach comes a change in roster. What numbers are out there to help explain how the Coogs will adjust to the Big 12 under Fritz? What players stick out, in a quantitative sense? What can UH fans expect? Host Parker Ainsworth is joined by Pro Football Focus analyst Max Chadwick to break down all things Coogs!
May 17, 2024•28 min•Ep. 476
Coogs House! The Houston Cougars NEED to go get by man Myron Warren out of the transfer portal IMMEDIATELY! The Texas State Bobcat, and former Texas Longhorn, just entered the portal on Monday and he's a GIANT target! Segment two looks at the Coogs in the news, and segment three looks at Jamal Shead's time at the combine. Host Parker Ainsworth breaks it all down!
May 16, 2024•21 min•Ep. 475
Coogs' House! The Houston Cougars are fully diving into the Willie Fritz Era, and looking to build some momentum with big name players in 2024. After adding Power 4 transfers from the SEC's Auburn and LSU, as well as transfers from Louisville and SMU, what kind of shape is Houston in? Do JD Rhym, Christian Brathwaite, and Bryan Massey add to the program? Host Parker Ainsworth is joined by recruiting expert Brian Smith to break it all down!
May 15, 2024•31 min•Ep. 473
Coogs' House! The Houston Cougars are looking at Donovan Smith and seeing a lot of future NFL Draft projections in the first round. Where will QB1 land? Segment two and three look at Jamal Shead trying to do the same: get drafted in the first round. After dominating the combine, where would Jamal Shead fit in best? Hosted and broken down by Parker Ainsworth!
May 15, 2024•30 min•Ep. 474
Coogs' House! The Houston Cougars WON a big transfer from the portal! JaDarian JD Rhym, formally an Auburn Tiger, is on the way to play in Houston this fall. He joins his old Defensive Backs coach Zac Etheridge, but is he set up for success? What is he good at? What should Houston look out for? Host Parker Ainsworth breaks it all down, and more!
May 10, 2024•29 min•Ep. 472
Coogs' House! The Houston Cougars are, potentially, about to be handed a MASSIVE NIL opportunity in Las Vegas. The tournament payout is HUGE! Could this be program-changing for Kelvin Sampson and the Coogs? Segment two is a nostalgic look at Cougar legend Marcus Sasser, and the third segment is a thought experiment about multi-sport athletes. Hosted and broken down by Parker Ainsworth!
May 08, 2024•29 min•Ep. 471
