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Kelvin Sampson after win over FSU: "We're nowhere close to being as good as I think we can be"
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After Saturday's win over Florida State, I asked Coach Kelvin Sampson if he's seen improvement in the Coogs' defense from last week to this week:
Watch on YouTube his response: youtu.be/Dl4LKGItWOA
Watch on YouTube his response: youtu.be/Dl4LKGItWOA
Watch episode 169 of Folks Talkin' Sports on YouTube (w/ timestamps) featuring Kris Gardner (KG), Willy Gibson, Kennetra Pulliams and guest Kim Y. Davis discussing the Houston Rockets; Utah Athletics; the Big 12; the Sherrone More saga; and more.
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KG, KP, Willy, KD discuss Utah and private equity; Big 12 and private capital; and more.
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December 15, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Watch episode 169 of Folks Talkin' Sports on YouTube (w/ timestamps) featuring Kris Gardner (KG), Willy Gibson, Kennetra Pulliams and guest Kim Y. Davis discussing the Houston Rockets; Utah Athletics; the Big 12; the Sherrone More saga; and more.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvAU...
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In the clip, Da'Yon Dunlap, Kris Gardner, Andy Yanez, and Fluff McKiver discuss Coach Sampson's postgame comments about defining roles for his players as well as why players choose to play for Coach Sampson; and doing what they're supposed to do.
On YouTube: youtu.be/IX-2iJ4Nb2I
On YouTube: youtu.be/IX-2iJ4Nb2I
"Understanding why you're playing that hard" | Let's Rage Coogs
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December 14, 2025 at 4:07 PM
In the clip, Da'Yon Dunlap, Kris Gardner, Andy Yanez, and Fluff McKiver discuss Coach Sampson's postgame comments about defining roles for his players as well as why players choose to play for Coach Sampson; and doing what they're supposed to do.
On YouTube: youtu.be/IX-2iJ4Nb2I
On YouTube: youtu.be/IX-2iJ4Nb2I
"I thought our second unit, it's all about attitude," Coach Sampson added. "They're not going to pout because they're not in. No one is asking why this or why that. Our kids don't care about that, that's the great thing about the family here. www.thehrr.com/Houston_Coug...
Four Coogs each score 15 in Houston's 99-57 win over Privateers
Four Coogs each score 15 in Houston's 99-57 win over Privateers. The Houston Roundball Review is media credentialed to cover Houston Cougars men's college basketball.
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December 14, 2025 at 3:08 PM
"I thought our second unit, it's all about attitude," Coach Sampson added. "They're not going to pout because they're not in. No one is asking why this or why that. Our kids don't care about that, that's the great thing about the family here. www.thehrr.com/Houston_Coug...
Join us on YouTube for "Let's Rage Coogs" as we discuss the Coogs and recap Houston's 99-57 victory over the New Orleans Privateers:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7i5s...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7i5s...
#7 Houston Cougars basketball vs. New Orleans postgame reaction and analysis | Let's Rage Coogs
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December 13, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Join us on YouTube for "Let's Rage Coogs" as we discuss the Coogs and recap Houston's 99-57 victory over the New Orleans Privateers:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7i5s...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7i5s...
Houston vs New Orleans
Dec. 13, 2025
Coogs starting 5
Kingston Flemings, Milos Uzan, Emanuel Sharp, JoJo Tugler, Chris Cenac Jr.
Privateers starting 5
Jakevion Buckley, Tavaj Cope, Coleton Benson, Churchill Abass, MJ Thomas.
#ncaambb #collegebasketball
Dec. 13, 2025
Coogs starting 5
Kingston Flemings, Milos Uzan, Emanuel Sharp, JoJo Tugler, Chris Cenac Jr.
Privateers starting 5
Jakevion Buckley, Tavaj Cope, Coleton Benson, Churchill Abass, MJ Thomas.
#ncaambb #collegebasketball
December 13, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Houston vs New Orleans
Dec. 13, 2025
Coogs starting 5
Kingston Flemings, Milos Uzan, Emanuel Sharp, JoJo Tugler, Chris Cenac Jr.
Privateers starting 5
Jakevion Buckley, Tavaj Cope, Coleton Benson, Churchill Abass, MJ Thomas.
#ncaambb #collegebasketball
Dec. 13, 2025
Coogs starting 5
Kingston Flemings, Milos Uzan, Emanuel Sharp, JoJo Tugler, Chris Cenac Jr.
Privateers starting 5
Jakevion Buckley, Tavaj Cope, Coleton Benson, Churchill Abass, MJ Thomas.
#ncaambb #collegebasketball
'Redbird has agreed to infuse millions into the Big 12 office as an initial step to help drive commercial business, perhaps even create new businesses and lead to the league’s investment in revenue-generating companies.'
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Big 12 nearing private capital deal that could raise up to $500 million
The Big 12 deal closely follows the finalization of an equity partnership that one of the league’s members, Utah, struck earlier this week.
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December 13, 2025 at 1:18 AM
'Redbird has agreed to infuse millions into the Big 12 office as an initial step to help drive commercial business, perhaps even create new businesses and lead to the league’s investment in revenue-generating companies.'
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Watch the 12/11 Houston Roundball Review Takeover powered by @aj-jones-jme.bsky.social.
#Coogs #RiceOwls #big12
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#Coogs #RiceOwls #big12
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Coogs; Rice; Big 12; and more on Houston Roundball Review Takeover
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December 11, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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#Coogs #RiceOwls #big12
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ICYMI, watch the 12/10 "Let's Rage Coogs" postgame show after the Coogs' 80-38 win over Jackson State:
www.youtube.com/live/FHqqcTT...
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#7 Houston Cougars basketball vs. Jackson State postgame reaction and analysis | Let's Rage Coogs
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December 11, 2025 at 5:43 PM
ICYMI, watch the 12/10 "Let's Rage Coogs" postgame show after the Coogs' 80-38 win over Jackson State:
www.youtube.com/live/FHqqcTT...
www.youtube.com/live/FHqqcTT...
'Because my tumor is unresectable, going solely with the "standard of care" ... the average prognosis is only 11 to 14 months. If that's all the time I have left, I'd rather spend it trying a course of treatment that might one day be a new standard of care for everyone.'
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Jason Collins, on his cancer diagnosis: It's Stage 4 glioblastoma and I'm fighting
In an exclusive with ESPN, the 13-year NBA veteran and pioneer reveals that he is fighting for his life.
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December 11, 2025 at 5:22 PM
'Because my tumor is unresectable, going solely with the "standard of care" ... the average prognosis is only 11 to 14 months. If that's all the time I have left, I'd rather spend it trying a course of treatment that might one day be a new standard of care for everyone.'
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'Importantly, the university is not selling parts of our Athletics Department, ceding operational control to a third party or relinquishing control of any facilities.'
utahutes.com/news/2025/12...
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The Imperative to Lead: The Future of Athletics at the University of Utah - University of Utah Athletics
The University of Utah has a proud and distinguished tradition of innovation, leadership and excellence—in education, research, patient care and athletics. W...
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December 10, 2025 at 12:42 AM
'Importantly, the university is not selling parts of our Athletics Department, ceding operational control to a third party or relinquishing control of any facilities.'
utahutes.com/news/2025/12...
utahutes.com/news/2025/12...
'As for Utah’s partnership, in exchange for the upfront cash, Otro will earn a large percentage of annual revenues generated from Utah Brands & Entertainment as it splits funds with the university. An exit strategy — in five to seven years — exists...'
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Sources: University of Utah nearing landmark private equity deal expected to generate $500 million
The new venture would generate a massive amount of money for the school in a groundbreaking move that may pave the way for more schools and conferences to do the same.
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December 9, 2025 at 5:58 PM
'As for Utah’s partnership, in exchange for the upfront cash, Otro will earn a large percentage of annual revenues generated from Utah Brands & Entertainment as it splits funds with the university. An exit strategy — in five to seven years — exists...'
sports.yahoo.com/college-foot...
sports.yahoo.com/college-foot...
Watch episode 168 of Folks Talkin' Sports on YouTube (w/ timestamps) featuring me, Willy Gibson (Will Knows Sports), Kennetra Pulliams and guest AJ Jones (JM&E) discussing college football; CFP Committee; teams declined to go bowling; and more.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeHp...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeHp...
KG, KP, Willy, AJ discuss the final CFP rankings; teams declining bowl bids; and more
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December 8, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Watch episode 168 of Folks Talkin' Sports on YouTube (w/ timestamps) featuring me, Willy Gibson (Will Knows Sports), Kennetra Pulliams and guest AJ Jones (JM&E) discussing college football; CFP Committee; teams declined to go bowling; and more.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeHp...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeHp...
Houston WBB vs Southern
December 7, 2025
Coogs starting 5
TK Pitts, Briana Peguero, Kyndall Hunter, Jade Jones, Amirah Abdur-Rahim
Southern's starting 5
Jaylia Reed, D'Shantae Edwards, Mykayla Cunningham, Zaria Hurston, Demya Porter
#ncaawbb
December 7, 2025
Coogs starting 5
TK Pitts, Briana Peguero, Kyndall Hunter, Jade Jones, Amirah Abdur-Rahim
Southern's starting 5
Jaylia Reed, D'Shantae Edwards, Mykayla Cunningham, Zaria Hurston, Demya Porter
#ncaawbb
December 7, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Houston WBB vs Southern
December 7, 2025
Coogs starting 5
TK Pitts, Briana Peguero, Kyndall Hunter, Jade Jones, Amirah Abdur-Rahim
Southern's starting 5
Jaylia Reed, D'Shantae Edwards, Mykayla Cunningham, Zaria Hurston, Demya Porter
#ncaawbb
December 7, 2025
Coogs starting 5
TK Pitts, Briana Peguero, Kyndall Hunter, Jade Jones, Amirah Abdur-Rahim
Southern's starting 5
Jaylia Reed, D'Shantae Edwards, Mykayla Cunningham, Zaria Hurston, Demya Porter
#ncaawbb
Brett Yormark, Big 12 Conference Commissioner: "And, I'm proud of the work our schools, our ADs, our presidents, and my staff are doing."
"But, it goes beyond football..."
YouTube: youtu.be/036VK4srnuI
"But, it goes beyond football..."
YouTube: youtu.be/036VK4srnuI
Brett Yormark: "The narrative and the profile of the Big 12 has never been better."
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December 7, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Brett Yormark, Big 12 Conference Commissioner: "And, I'm proud of the work our schools, our ADs, our presidents, and my staff are doing."
"But, it goes beyond football..."
YouTube: youtu.be/036VK4srnuI
"But, it goes beyond football..."
YouTube: youtu.be/036VK4srnuI
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Wagner's left leg buckled as he was fouled on a play at the basket. Immediately grabbed for his left knee, then had to be helped off. Wagner was not putting at weight on his left leg as he went back to the locker room.
Oh no...Franz Wagner is down and it looked really bad.
December 7, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Wagner's left leg buckled as he was fouled on a play at the basket. Immediately grabbed for his left knee, then had to be helped off. Wagner was not putting at weight on his left leg as he went back to the locker room.
After Saturday's win over Florida State, I asked Coach Kelvin Sampson if he's seen improvement in the Coogs' defense from last week to this week:
Watch on YouTube his response: youtu.be/Dl4LKGItWOA
Watch on YouTube his response: youtu.be/Dl4LKGItWOA
Kelvin Sampson after win over FSU: "We're nowhere close to being as good as I think we can be"
YouTube video by Houston Roundball Review Media Group
youtu.be
December 7, 2025 at 4:09 PM
After Saturday's win over Florida State, I asked Coach Kelvin Sampson if he's seen improvement in the Coogs' defense from last week to this week:
Watch on YouTube his response: youtu.be/Dl4LKGItWOA
Watch on YouTube his response: youtu.be/Dl4LKGItWOA
We're going to get a few postgame comments; but, join us for the "Let's Rage Coogs" postgame show as we discuss the Coogs' 82-67 win over Florida State:
youtube.com/live/fOu_ovv...
youtube.com/live/fOu_ovv...
#8 Houston Cougars basketball vs. Florida State postgame reaction and analysis | Let's Rage Coogs
YouTube video by Houston Roundball Review Media Group
youtube.com
December 7, 2025 at 3:15 AM
We're going to get a few postgame comments; but, join us for the "Let's Rage Coogs" postgame show as we discuss the Coogs' 82-67 win over Florida State:
youtube.com/live/fOu_ovv...
youtube.com/live/fOu_ovv...
Houston Hoops Showdown
Coogs vs Florida State
Coogs starting 5
Kingston Flemings, Milos Uzan, Emanuel Sharp, JoJo Tugler, Chris Cenac Jr.
Noles starting 5
Martin Somerville, Thomas Bassong, Robert McCray V, Lajae Jones, Alier Maluk.
#ncaambb #houstonhoopsshowdown
Coogs vs Florida State
Coogs starting 5
Kingston Flemings, Milos Uzan, Emanuel Sharp, JoJo Tugler, Chris Cenac Jr.
Noles starting 5
Martin Somerville, Thomas Bassong, Robert McCray V, Lajae Jones, Alier Maluk.
#ncaambb #houstonhoopsshowdown
December 7, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Houston Hoops Showdown
Coogs vs Florida State
Coogs starting 5
Kingston Flemings, Milos Uzan, Emanuel Sharp, JoJo Tugler, Chris Cenac Jr.
Noles starting 5
Martin Somerville, Thomas Bassong, Robert McCray V, Lajae Jones, Alier Maluk.
#ncaambb #houstonhoopsshowdown
Coogs vs Florida State
Coogs starting 5
Kingston Flemings, Milos Uzan, Emanuel Sharp, JoJo Tugler, Chris Cenac Jr.
Noles starting 5
Martin Somerville, Thomas Bassong, Robert McCray V, Lajae Jones, Alier Maluk.
#ncaambb #houstonhoopsshowdown
FINAL: Prairie View A&M Football 23, Jackson State 21.
PV 2025 SWAC Football Champions!
P. V. U!
First SWAC Championship since 2009!
(In case you didn't know, Tremaine Jackson - PV's 1st-year head football coach, is from Houston and is a UH alum. Class of 2006.)
PV 2025 SWAC Football Champions!
P. V. U!
First SWAC Championship since 2009!
(In case you didn't know, Tremaine Jackson - PV's 1st-year head football coach, is from Houston and is a UH alum. Class of 2006.)
December 6, 2025 at 10:46 PM
FINAL: Prairie View A&M Football 23, Jackson State 21.
PV 2025 SWAC Football Champions!
P. V. U!
First SWAC Championship since 2009!
(In case you didn't know, Tremaine Jackson - PV's 1st-year head football coach, is from Houston and is a UH alum. Class of 2006.)
PV 2025 SWAC Football Champions!
P. V. U!
First SWAC Championship since 2009!
(In case you didn't know, Tremaine Jackson - PV's 1st-year head football coach, is from Houston and is a UH alum. Class of 2006.)
Milan Momcilovic is heating up: 14 pts in the game (3 for 4 in the 2nd half).
That turnaround jumper looks mighty familiar...
Iowa State 61, Purdue 43.
12:08 left in the 2nd half. Timeout, Purdue.
That turnaround jumper looks mighty familiar...
Iowa State 61, Purdue 43.
12:08 left in the 2nd half. Timeout, Purdue.
December 6, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Milan Momcilovic is heating up: 14 pts in the game (3 for 4 in the 2nd half).
That turnaround jumper looks mighty familiar...
Iowa State 61, Purdue 43.
12:08 left in the 2nd half. Timeout, Purdue.
That turnaround jumper looks mighty familiar...
Iowa State 61, Purdue 43.
12:08 left in the 2nd half. Timeout, Purdue.
Brett Yormark, "BYU is underappreciated."
December 6, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Brett Yormark, "BYU is underappreciated."
Yormark didn’t just defend his league. He challenged the process. And that’s what this moment needs. The Big 12 isn’t clinging to hope; it’s demanding accountability.
via Heartland College Sports
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via Heartland College Sports
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Brett Yormark Rips CFP Committee for Undervaluing Big 12 Contenders
Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark had a few things to get off his chest today, and he didn’t tiptoe around it. Standing in front of the media ahead of the Big 12 Championship game, Yormark finally sai...
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December 6, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Yormark didn’t just defend his league. He challenged the process. And that’s what this moment needs. The Big 12 isn’t clinging to hope; it’s demanding accountability.
via Heartland College Sports
www.heartlandcollegesports.com/2025/12/06/b...
via Heartland College Sports
www.heartlandcollegesports.com/2025/12/06/b...
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December 5, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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