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The Morning Kick-Off w/Mike Hardball Hardge & Mark Henry

AM 1300 THE ZONE (KVET-AM)

Welcome to “The Morning Kick-Off Show” with Mike “Hardball” Hardge and Olympian & WWE Legend, “The World’s Strongest Man” Mark Henry!

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78:15

Turn the Page Tuesday: Texas MBB Preview, Super Bowl...

The Morning Kick-Off w/Mike Hardball Hardge & Mark Henry ·

2026/02/03

Today is “Turn the Page Tuesday,” as the Texas Men’s Basketball team gets set to play the South Carolina Gamecocks. We get sound from Head Coach Sean Miller. We are approaching Super Bowl LX, and the opposing quarterbacks have great admiration for each other. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell had a couple of major stories to address at Super Bowl media day. The guys hash out possible trade scenarios for the San Antonio Spurs acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo. “The World’s Strongest Take!” We have a special

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77:35

Longhorn Monday: Texas Sweeps OU, Sean Miller’s...

The Morning Kick-Off w/Mike Hardball Hardge & Mark Henry ·

2026/02/02

Today is “Longhorn Monday.” The Texas Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams swept the Oklahoma Sooners with a 78-70 women’s victory and a 79-69 victory for the men. Men’s Head Coach Sean Miller gets his 500-career victory, and Women’s Head Coach Vic Schafer thanks the fans for the intense environment. The Longhorn baseball team held its alumni game, and fans got to see some of the new talent. A boxer had a hair-raising experience Saturday night. We give a preview of the Super Bowl and give our

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78:00

Feel Good Friday: Texas Women Roll Florida, Mr....

The Morning Kick-Off w/Mike Hardball Hardge & Mark Henry ·

2026/01/30

Today is "Feel Good Friday," the Texas Longhorns Women's Basketball team defeated the Florida Gators 88-68 behind a 24-point night from Forward Madison Booker. Dave Campbell Magazine gave out its Mr. Football award, and it's a player arriving to play football at the 40 Acres. We have more NFL coaching hires we give our thoughts. The Super Bowl has big wagers on the game; to no surprise, one of the largest wagers was made by a familiar face. We share opinions on the Dallas Cowboys' upcoming draft. We

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78:17

Thirsty Thursday: Swain’s 30, Belichick Noise, Spurs...

The Morning Kick-Off w/Mike Hardball Hardge & Mark Henry ·

2026/01/29

Today is “Thirsty Thursday.” The Texas Men’s Basketball team fell to the Auburn Tigers 88-82 despite a big career-high 30-point game from Jr guard Dailyn Swain. The Texas Women’s Basketball team looks forward to getting on the court after a long break against the Florida Gators. Head Coach Vic Shaefer discussed the effects of a long wait. Former New York Giants Quarterback Eli Manning doesn’t cut it for the Hall of Fame again; we discuss his chances of eventually getting in. Bill Belichick news

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15:05

Jim Schlossnagle on the Texas Alumni Game, New Faces,...

The Morning Kick-Off w/Mike Hardball Hardge & Mark Henry ·

2026/01/29

Texas Baseball Head Jim Schlossnagle joins the show for his weekly segment. He talks about how special the Texas Alumni game, presented by the Longhorn Network and scheduled for Saturday at 2 p.m., Jan. 31, at UFCU Disch-Falk Field, is. He explains how the game can still get a little chippy. Coach talks about the team’s ability to compete year-round within itself. He explains his excitement about new guys stepping up into their new roles. He gives us a couple of new guys on the team who we’ll get

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78:29

Thirsty Thursday: Texas Football Adds Transfer OL,...

The Morning Kick-Off w/Mike Hardball Hardge & Mark Henry ·

2026/01/28

Today is “Thirsty Thursday,” and the Texas Longhorns football team has signed another offensive lineman in the transfer portal. Bill Belickeck doesn’t make the Hall of Fame on the first ballot. Texas Women’s Basketball Head Coach Vick Schaefer is tired of being asked about this one element of the game. New hires as head coaches and coordinators in the NFL. The NBA trade deadline is approaching. Which players are on the trade block, and who should be? College football Senior Bowls are happening. Who

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57:28

Turn the Page Tuesday: Seahawks Punch Super Bowl...

The Morning Kick-Off w/Mike Hardball Hardge & Mark Henry ·

2026/01/27

Today, “Turn the Page Tuesday,” the Super Bowl after a stellar NFC Championship game with the Seattle Seahawks defeating the Los Angeles Rams 31-27, is a back-and-forth game. Also, in the AFC Championship game, a winter storm was the backdrop as the New England Patriots outlast the Denver Broncos 10-7. The Texas Longhorns Men’s basketball team defeated the Georgia Bulldogs 87-67 at Moody Center this weekend behind the play of Dailyn Swain and Tramon Mark. Sheduer Sanders is now a Pro Bowler, and

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11:58

Atlanta Braves Legend Chipper Jones on Andruw Jones,...

The Morning Kick-Off w/Mike Hardball Hardge & Mark Henry ·

2026/01/23

We have Atlanta Braves Hall of Famer Chipper Jones to talk about the new inductees' teammate Andruw Jones, Carlos Beltran, and their impact on the game. He explains why it is so difficult for players who seem to deserve a place in the prestigious club. He gives an opinion on controversial players who have scandals, who performed at a HOF level. He talked about his experience years ago on College Football Gameday. You can hear it all here on "The Morning Kickoff Show!"

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78:38

Feel Good Friday: NFL Awards Finalists, Conference...

The Morning Kick-Off w/Mike Hardball Hardge & Mark Henry ·

2026/01/23

Today is "Feel Good Friday." The NFL Award Finalists have been announced. Who do we think will win awards? What are our predictions for the NFL Conference Championship Round? NFL teams have made new coaching decisions and hirings for their coaching staff. Josh Pate has the solution to fix college football. The Los Angeles Lakers' downfall is happening. "The World's Strongest Take!" Plus, we have KVUE's Anne-Parker Coleman to talk Texas baseball, Men's and Women's Basketball. We also have Tommy

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11:21

Cat Osterman on the Austin Volts, Athletes Unlimited...

The Morning Kick-Off w/Mike Hardball Hardge & Mark Henry ·

2026/01/22

Cat Osterman joins the show after the announcement of the Austin Volts becoming the newest team to join the Athletes Unlimited Softball League. She tells us how important the Round Rock Express organization has been in forming the league. Cat explains how the league plans to foster fan interaction to sustain the popularity of women's sports with you, fans. Osterman expressed her joy in watching the Texas Longhorns Softball team win the College Softball World Series last season. She explained how the

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13:18

Texas Baseball Coach Jim Schlossnagle Previews the...

The Morning Kick-Off w/Mike Hardball Hardge & Mark Henry ·

2026/01/22

We have Texas Baseball Head Coach Jim Schlossnagle joining us to talk about the upcoming season. He gives his thoughts on the preseason polls. He explains his process of building culture through team building. Coach ran down how he upgraded his left-handed pitching during the transfer portal and recruiting. Schlossnagle gave us an update on the health statuses of Ethan Medoza and Adrian Rodriguez. He informs the public about the 2nd annual Texas One Fund "Ladies Night" on Friday, January 30th, and

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78:54

Thirsty Thursday: Texas Falls at Kentucky, NFL...

The Morning Kick-Off w/Mike Hardball Hardge & Mark Henry ·

2026/01/22

Today, “Thirsty Thursday,” the Texas Longhorns Men’s Basketball team fell to the Kentucky Wildcats 85-80 in Rupp Arena last night. The NFL Conference Championship games will happen on Sunday. What do we expect to see? College Basketball loses a lawsuit as former Alabama and G League player Charles Bediako wins his case for reinstatement. The Buffalo Bills are in disarray as team owner Terry Pegula addressed the media yesterday. The Pittsburgh Steelers may be bringing in Mike McCarthy to reunite him

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78:08

Humpday Wednesday: Texas Longhorns No. 12, MLB Hall...

The Morning Kick-Off w/Mike Hardball Hardge & Mark Henry ·

2026/01/21

Today is Humpday Wednesday, and the Texas Longhorns are 12th in the Associated Press Poll. The Major League Baseball Hall of Fame class of 2026 inductees have been announced. Trevon Diggs was released by the Green Bay Packers, saving the team 14.5 million in cap space. What’s next for him? Mike McDaniel is likely the Offensive Coordinator for the Los Angeles Chargers. John Harbaugh is excited to coach the New York Giants. Robert Saheh may be the answer for the Tennessee Titans. The Texas Longhorns

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78:58

Turn the Page Tuesday: Indiana Hoosiers Win National...

The Morning Kick-Off w/Mike Hardball Hardge & Mark Henry ·

2026/01/20

Today is "Turn the Page Tuesday," the Indiana Hosiers are the College Football National Champions after defeating the Miami Hurricanes 27-21 behind the efforts of Heisman Trophy-winning Quarterback Fernando Mendoza. What's next for Mendoza as he looks forward to the NFL draft? We still have coaching movements in the NFL, like the Miami Dolphins, the New York Giants, the Atlanta Falcons, and now the Tennessee Titans, all of whom have named their head coaches. "The Wall Street Journal" announced the

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78:28

MLK Longhorn Monday: Texas Football Updates, NFL...

The Morning Kick-Off w/Mike Hardball Hardge & Mark Henry ·

2026/01/19

Today is “MLK Longhorn Monday.” The Texas Longhorns football team retained Warren Robertson, and Trevor Goosby had shoulder surgery. The AFC and NFC Championship opponents have secured their spots. The Houston Texans fell 28-16 to the New England Patriots. The Seattle Seahawks soared over the San Francisco 49ers 41-6. The Los Angeles Rams outlasted the Chicago Bears in overtime 20-17. Plus, the Denver Broncos outlast the Buffalo Bills 33-30 in overtime. Broncos QB Bo Nix broke his ankle in one of

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78:00

Feel Good Friday: Texas Football Transfer Portal...

The Morning Kick-Off w/Mike Hardball Hardge & Mark Henry ·

2026/01/16

Today is “Feel Good Friday,” and the Texas Longhorns Football team has landed some more talent in the transfer portal. The Texas Women’s Basketball team fell 68-55 to #2-ranked South Carolina Gamecocks. There was a massive NCAA point-shaving scandal that broke, with at least 20 players charged. The Texas Men’s Basketball team will get set to face the Texas A&M Fighting Aggies Saturday after two huge wins against ranked opponents this week. The NFL Divisional Round is this weekend; we give our

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11:22

Legends of the Locker Room: Mike Tomlin’s Exit...

The Morning Kick-Off w/Mike Hardball Hardge & Mark Henry ·

2026/01/15

"Legends of the Locker Room," we have John Harris, author of "The Soul of a Football Coach," about Mike Tomlin. He talked about what led to Tomlin stepping down as head coach, how he ended up writing the book, and how Tomlin was treated in Pittsburgh, and how the organization felt about Tomlin. He gives his opinions on what's next for Tomlin and whether we're likely to take some time off from football. You can hear it all here on "The Morning Kickoff Show!"

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78:47

Thirsty Thursday: Tramon Mark Shines as Texas Beats...

The Morning Kick-Off w/Mike Hardball Hardge & Mark Henry ·

2026/01/15

Today is "Thirsty Thursday." The Texas Longhorns Men's Basketball team dominated the 10th-ranked Vanderbilt Commodores 80-64 behind a huge night from Tramon Mark and Matas Vokietaitis. John Harbaugh is looking like the next head coach of the New York Giants. The Texas Longhorns Women's Team has a big game tonight against the #2-ranked South Carolina Gamecocks. We preview that game. We're talking Houston Texans as they get ready for their Divisional Round Playoff game in Foxborough against the New

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79:01

Humpday Gameplan Wednesday: Mike Tomlin Resigns?!...

The Morning Kick-Off w/Mike Hardball Hardge & Mark Henry ·

2026/01/14

Today is "Humpday Gameplan Wednesday," the Pittsburgh Steeler Head Coach Mike Tomlin resigns, what's next for the coach and the franchise, we discuss. The Texas Longhorns football team is still aggressive in the transfer portal. The San Antonio Spurs fall to the Oklahoma City Thunder 119-98 behind a big night from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. We are one day closer to the College Football National Championship game; we discuss the coaches and their journey to Indian and Miami. The Texas Men's Basketball

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78:30

Turn the Page Tuesday: Texas Football Ranks #1 in...

The Morning Kick-Off w/Mike Hardball Hardge & Mark Henry ·

2026/01/13

Today is “Turn the Page Tuesday,” the Texas Longhorns football team move up to #1 ranked in the transfer portal recruiting. More football players around college made their decisions for next season. Houston Texas was victorious last night over the Pittsburgh Steelers 30-6 in the final NFL Wild Card game of the week. What’s next for the Steelers and Mike Tomlin after another playoff failure? We get set for the NFL Divisional Round, what do we expect for this weekend’s games? NBA trade deadline is

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