FIRED? Sampson & Colorado Buffaloes Both WIN If Tad Boyle Faces EMBARRASSMENT in Big 12 Basketball?

Houston Cougars and Colorado Buffaloes clash in a pivotal Big 12 basketball showdown—could a decisive loss be the spark Colorado needs for program change? Hosts Parker Ainsworth and Kevin Borba dissect the Buffs’ roller-coaster season, Tad Boyle’s uncertain future, and whether both teams have overlapping interests in their weekend matchup. The conversation explores the impact of Isaiah Johnson's guard play, Colorado’s diminutive but dynamic backcourt, and how key losses and shifting donor energy might influence the coaching landscape. Big 12 basketball’s top-heavy, relentless schedule comes under scrutiny as the hosts question whether Colorado’s talent is simply outmatched or if deeper adjustments are needed. Insights include matchup concerns between Houston’s defense and Colorado’s perimeter shooters, Sebastian Rancic’s role as a stretch forward, and what an emphatic Houston win could mean for Boyle’s fate. Will the Buffaloes regroup, or is a new era on the horizon? Don’t miss this candid, insider analysis. 00:00 Houston vs Colorado Intro 01:51 Colorado Season Rollercoaster 03:15 Tad Boyle Discussion 05:47 Houston’s Perspective on Game 07:07 Colorado Roster Evaluation 08:38 Big 12 Transition Effects 14:02 Isaiah Johnson Spotlight 15:50 Guard Matchup Breakdown 17:00 Colorado’s Small Lineup 19:04 Sebastian Rancic Floor Spacing 20:21 Colorado vs TCU Review 23:09 Big 12 vs SEC Comparison 25:59 Big 12 Schedule Challenges 27:16 Conference Realignment Talk 29:04 Baylor, BYU, Standings Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Have your cake & drink it too. Birthday cake-flavor is back, no fork needed. Vanilla-y cakey flavor, caffeinated kick, and no sugar. It's party time. Order Now at https://5-hourENERGY.com or Amazon. Mazda Like our players, we’re driven by the details. Because highlights make the reel. What it takes to get there makes it count. There’s more to a Mazda. Because there’s more to you. Turbo Tax For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Coast Right now, Coast Pay is offering our listeners up to $2,000 credit when you get started at https://coastpay.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE. Term Apply. The Coast Visa®️ Commercial Credit Card is issued by Celtic Bank. All card accounts are subject to credit approval. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Use your Profit Boost on an NBA future and get entered for your chance to win a trip to the NBA Finals. Play your game with FanDuel, the official sports betting partner of the NBA. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

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