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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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77:54

Feel Good Friday: 49ers Edge Rams in OT, Texas vs...

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

2025/10/03

Today is “Feel Good Friday,” and the guys discuss the “Thursday Night Football” game, in which the San Francisco 49ers defeated the Los Angeles Rams 23-20 in overtime. Texas football Head Coach Steve Sarkisian talks about Florida before the big game Saturday in Gainesville. Elimination games last night in Major League Baseball with the “Wild Card Round” concluding, teams moving on to the “Divisional Round.” Texas baseball team plays Lamar at the Disch. We are at Third Base for Texas vs Florida

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17:46

Legends or the Locker Room: Thaddeus Bullard (Titus...

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

2025/10/02

Today, the guys have on for “The Legends of the Locker Room” former Florida Gator defensive end and author Thaddues Bullard, also known from the WWE as “Titus Oneal.” He and Mark reminisce about their trash-talking days in the WWE, comparing them to their college sports rivalries. He tells us what is missing and prevents the Gators from meeting expectations. He breaks down what Florida needs to do to defeat the Longhorns successfully. He explains how their fans have felt about the team over the last

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78:50

Predictions Thursday: Texas vs Florida at The Swamp,...

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

2025/10/02

Today is "Predictions Thursday," and the guys discuss the Texas Longhorns' upcoming matchup at "The Swamp" against the Florida Gators. The Houston Texans got their first victory. What do they need to do to keep things going? The Dallas Cowboys, coming off a tie, need to make plays defensively to secure a win. Major League Baseball Wild Card games were interesting last night with some clutch hitting. We make our picks against the spread with our college and NFL picks. We then previewed the MLB

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78:35

Humpday Gameplan Wednesday: Texas vs. Florida...

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

2025/10/01

Today, "Humpday Gameplan Wednesday,” the Texas Longhorns get ready to travel to Gainesville, Florida, to play the Florida Gators in "The Swamp." The Major League Baseball Wild Card Round has started, and it's already interesting. The Texas Basketball team gets a highly touted recruit. Some great games this week in college football. The Texas NBA teams are ready to kick off the season with media day. "The World's Strongest Take!" A conversation with Danny Davis of the "Austin American-Statesman" to

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78:07

Turn the Page Tuesday: Steve Sarkisian on Texas...

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

2025/09/30

Today is “Turn the Page Tuesday,” and Texas Longhorns Head Coach Steve Sarkisian talked to the media. Last night, on Monday Night Football, the Broncos defeated the Bengals 28-3, and the Dolphins beat the Jets 27-21, with Tyreek Hill suffering a debilitating injury. Arch Manning is looking forward to SEC play. A couple of Dallas Cowboys players are stepping up. The Houston Texans finally got their first win of the season. Mark is not a fan of Monday Night Football, having multiple games. Major

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78:37

Winners & Losers Monday: College Football Bye Week,...

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

2025/09/29

Today, Winners and Losers Longhorns Monday,” the guys discuss college football this weekend as Texas had a bye week, and the new AP poll rankings are out. In the return of Micah Parsons, the Dallas Cowboys and the Green Bay Sunday Night game ends in a 40-40 tie. The Heisman hopefuls’ favorites have changed; we have different favorites. Major League Baseball Playoffs are on, and both teams from Texas have been eliminated. We are previewing the Monday Night Football games tonight. A “Hardge Knocks

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12:02

Todd Gaulding Close Friend of Rudi Johnson on Mental...

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

2025/09/29

September is “Mental Health Month,” so we have Todd Gaulding, a friend of Rudi Johnson, to discuss relationships and brotherhood in forming bonds. We talk about looking for signs of mental health problems, finding signs, and being available to open up. He discussed advising athletes on what’s next after their careers and spoke about the last time he had talked to Rudi. You can hear it all here on “The Morning Kickoff Show!”

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77:53

Feels Good Friday: Longhorns Bye Week Moves, Seahawks...

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

2025/09/26

Today is “Feels Good Friday,” and the Texas Longhorns football team has a bye week, but they’re still making big things happen. The Seattle Seahawks defeated the Arizona Cardinals with a game-winning field goal. The Dallas Cowboys have a big game against the Green Bay Packers with the return of Micah Parsons. The Longhorns’ baseball team plays the Texas Tech Red Raiders at the Dell Diamond this weekend. A special moment with Cal Raleigh’s 60th home run ball with the fans. “The World’s Strongest

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9:18

Texas Longhorns Baseball Coach Jim Schlossnagle...

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

2025/09/26

Today, we have Texas Longhorns’ Baseball Coach Jim Schlossnagle, who talks about the game this weekend against the Texas Tech Red Raiders, scheduled for Saturday at 1 pm at the Dell Diamond. He talks about the excitement of being able to see what guys look like because they can play a fall game. He informs us on who to look out for this season, who’s exceeding expectations, and who’s standing out. You can hear it all here on “The Morning Kickoff Show!”

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11:51

Dylan Fritelli Talks Ryder Cup, Meeting The...

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

2025/09/25

Today, we have Pro Golfer Dylan Fritelli as the Ryder Cup is about to tee off. He gives his input on how match-ups and rotations are decided for the event. He tells us about his YouTube golf channel. He tells the story of when he met The Undertaker. They talk about life in South Africa. He explains how LIV has affected the PGA Tour. Then he predicts who will win the Ryder Cup. You can hear it all here on “The Morning Kickoff Show!”

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13:22

Texas Women’s Basketball: Vic Schaefer Talks Rori...

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

2025/09/25

Today, we have Texas Women’s Basketball Head Coach Vic Schaefer before he practices with the team. He explains why it’s important to identify players with an excellent work ethic who play hard with toughness. He informed us of the status of Rori Harmon coming into this season. He lets us know his thought process in identifying and developing future leadership for the team. Lastly, he settles the score on the discussion about three-point shooting. You can hear it all here on “The Morning Kickoff

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77:23

Prediction Thursday: Texas Volleyball’s Dominance,...

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

2025/09/25

Today is Prediction Thursday, and the guys discuss Texas Volleyball as it continues to dominate, as well as Texas Women’s Basketball as practices get underway. Texas Football is taking its bye week. The Ryder Cup is this weekend. What to expect? We make our NFL and College Football picks, remember, for entertainment purposes only. The Buccaneers sign a player to stop tush push. The Thursday Night Football matchup is between the Seahawks and the Cardinals. “The World’s Strongest Take!” Plus,

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78:42

Humpday Gameplan: Texas SEC Foes Revealed, Oklahoma...

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

2025/09/24

Today is "Humpday Gameplan Wednesday," the Oklahoma State Cowboys fired their Head Coach, Mike Gundy. Steve Sarkisian, the Longhorns' head coach, spoke to the media to explain what he does during a bye week. Major League Baseball is wrapping up, with teams showing which ones are hot and which are falling apart. The Texas football schedule of SEC opponents for the next four years was released. Who are the Longhorns' opponents, and where will they be playing? Some great college football is coming this

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79:14

Turn the Page Tuesday: Sarkisian’s Texas Priorities,...

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

2025/09/23

It’s “Turn the Page Tuesday,” the guys talk about Texas Longhorn’s Head Coach Steve Sarkisian speaking to the media about what’s essential for the team right now and explain the type of team he has. The Detroit Lions defeated the Baltimore Ravens 38-30 last night in a thrilling game that came down to the last minute. The SEC has announced the permanent opponents in its new scheduling format, which will feature three teams; each team will play every year, while the other six games will rotate yearly

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80:21

Longhorn Victory Monday: Texas Blanks Sam Houston...

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

2025/09/22

Today is Longhorn Victory Monday, the guys start off talking about the 55-0 Texas Longhorn blowout victory over the Sam Houston State Bearkats. Coach Sarkisian and players were excited about the victory and spoke to the media about their performance. The WNBA playoffs have started, with A'ja Wilson dominating the league as she has won her fourth Most Valuable Player Award. The young superstar Paige Bueckers wins the Rookie of the Year Award. The two Texas teams in the NFL falter as the Dallas

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77:20

Feel Good Friday: Bills Beat Dolphins, Sarkisian on...

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

2025/09/19

Today is "Feel Good Friday," and the guys talk about last night's Buffalo Bills victory over the Miami Dolphins. The Texas Longhorns Head Coach Steve Sarkisian spoke to the media yesterday about the health statuses of some key players, who are impressing him, and what needs to happen for key players to perform at their highest level. Some NFL Head Coaches have some things to say about their players' impact and some changes required. The Dallas Cowboys play the Chicago Bears, and the Houston Texans

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77:18

Prediction Thursday: NCAA Transfer Portal Shake-Up,...

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

2025/09/18

Today is “Prediction Thursday”, the guys talk about the NCAA changes to the transfer portal. Some NFL coaches are on the early hot seat. Texas Volleyball team defeats another top 12 team. We give our predictions for College Football and the NFL. Kyler Murray has some controversy. We have some Texas football talk. The Major League Baseball MVP race is a tight contest. “The World’s Strongest Take!” Plus, Eric Henry of “Horns 24/7” and “Legends of the Locker Room” talks to Quan Cosby. You can hear it

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11:18

Legends of the Locker Room: Quan Cosby Talks Texas...

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

2025/09/18

In the "Legends of the Locker Room," we talk to Longhorn Football Legend Quan Cosby, a day after the HEB event in Georgetown. They spoke of the event from yesterday. He gives his opinion on the University of Texas football team's chemistry issues. He does a short comparison of his teams with the current team. He explains what he'd say to the receiving squad. Additionally, he shares his thoughts on the team's continued development and improvement. You can hear it here on "The Morning Kickoff

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76:49

Humpday Gameplan Wednesday: Arch Manning’s Struggles,...

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

2025/09/17

It’s “Humpday Gameplan Wednesday.” Today, the guys talk about how to resolve Arch Manning’s woes. Tom Brady’s conflict of interest with being a part-owner of the Raiders and working as an analyst for Fox. What were the grades the guys gave Texas for their performance against UTEP? What are the big college football and NFL games for this week? Mark is jumping back on the Cowboys bandwagon. Some big-time coaches are going through it right now. “The World’s Strongest Take!” Plus, a conversation with

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77:22

Turn the Page Tuesday: Texans Fall to Bucs, Sark...

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

2025/09/16

Today is “Turn the Page Tuesday, the Houston Texans took a 20-19 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. University of Texas Longhorns Head Coach Steve Sarkisian spoke with the media, providing updates on the team’s injury status and Arch Manning’s performance. A ton of NFL quarterbacks are injured, and teams start to look at unsigned free agents and players on other teams’ practice squads. Who are the winners and losers after the second week of the NFL season? Tom Brady is involved in more controversy

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