In The Loop kicks off the show looking ahead to the Texans’ preseason finale against the Carolina Panthers and asks what Houston can still learn with the starters expected to sit. With the regular season approaching and final roster decisions looming, ITL discusses which young players, depth pieces, and roster battles could still provide valuable answers Friday night. The conversation then shifts to the Astros with Brent Strom returning to Houston as a pitching consultant for the remainder of the season. With the pitching staff struggling and the bullpen carrying a heavy workload, ITL debates how much of an impact the longtime pitching guru can realistically make this late in the season. The hour wraps with today’s Question of the Day: What athlete’s non-sports memorabilia would you want?
