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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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77:47

Texas Gameplan Humpday: Longhorns Fall in CFP...

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

2025/11/19

Today is "Texas Gameplan Humpday Wednesday," and the College Football Playoff Poll is out: the Texas Longhorns dropped 7 spots to 17th after Saturday's loss to the Georgia Bulldogs. We hear more from Texas Head Coach Steve Sarkisian on the issues with the running game and missed opportunities left on the field. The Texas Men's Basketball team defeated Rider last night 99-65. Head Coach Sean Miller talked about his team's play and the impact of Camden Heide's shooting and experience. We talk NBA as

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77:44

Turn the Page Tuesday: Sarkisian Breaks Down Georgia...

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

2025/11/18

Today is "Turn the Page Tuesday," Texas Head Coach talked to the media about last Saturday's loss against the Georgia Bulldogs. He explained what he saw, what the team needed to improve, and the team's expectations. The Dallas Cowboys got an emotional 33-16 victory against the Las Vegas Raiders last night after the passing of Marshawn Kneeland. The Texas Men's Basketball team faces Rider tonight at the Moody Center. Head Coach Sean Miller talked about the team's maturity, why shots aren't falling,

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77:52

Longhorns’ Monday: Texas Lose Big in Athens, Texas...

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

2025/11/17

Today is "Longhorns' Monday," the Texas Longhorns fall to the Georgia Bulldogs 35-10, and we discuss the game and what's next for the Longhorns. Texas Head Coach Steve Sarkisian and players discussed what went wrong during the game. The two basketball teams continue to thrive, as the men's team defeated the University of Missouri, Kansas City, 71-55, and the women's team defeated Texas Southern University, 111-45. We recap this weekend's college football games as the Texas A&M Aggies come from a

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78:35

Feel Good Friday: Texas vs. Georgia Showdown Preview,...

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

2025/11/14

Today is "Feel Good Friday." We are a day from the #10-ranked Texas Longhorns' battle in Athens, Georgia, against the #3-ranked Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium. Texas Head Coach Steve Sarkisian held his final press conference before the big game, discussing the importance of forcing turnovers, why UGA is so tough, and Colin Simmons' impact when he reaches the quarterback. He also gave his opinion on the controversial scheduling in the SEC. Major League Baseball handed out its Most Valuable

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78:45

Prediction Thursday: Texas vs Georgia Showdown,...

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

2025/11/13

Today is "Prediction Thursday." We are only two days away from the 10th-ranked Texas Longhorns traveling to Athens, Georgia, to play the #3rd-ranked Georgia Bulldogs. We got some sound from Texas Head Coach Steve Sarkisian as he talks about a chance to defeat the 3rd SEC top-10-ranked program, how Texas and OU joining the conference has impacted the conference and the team's mentality after a month on the road. The Texas Men’s Basketball team defeated the Fairleigh Dickerson Knights 93-58. Major

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17:22

Legends of the Locker Room: BJ Jones on Texas’...

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

2025/11/13

Today, for "Legends of the Locker Room," we have Lifetime Longhorn football star linebacker Brian "BJ" Jones, who talks about the college football playoff format. Where should Texas be ranked in the College Football Playoffs Poll? How different is this year's game against the Georgia Bulldogs? The impact the offence can have on the Bulldogs' defense. How much growth has Arch Manning shown this season? Who does he see on the defense as big-time impact players? His thoughts on the Indiana vs Penn

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78:15

Texas Gameplan Humpday: Longhorns Prepare for...

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

2025/11/12

Today is "Texas Gameplan Humpday," as the Texas Longhorns get ready for Saturday's trip to Athens to play the Georgia Bulldogs. The College Football Playoff Poll revealed, and the Longhorns landed at 10. We have more from Head Coach Steve Sarkisian on Saturday's game. The Dallas Mavericks made a general manager change, firing Nico Harrison. What are the college football and NFL games to watch this week? We discussed the Giants' management moves. Victor Wembanyama is dominating the NBA and keeps

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79:15

Turn the Page Thursday: Veterans Day Salute & Texas...

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

2025/11/11

Today is "Veterans Day," as the guys salute those who've served in the military. Also, it's "Turn the Page Thursday" as the #10-ranked Texas Longhorns get ready to face the #3-ranked Georgia Bulldogs. Texas Head Coach Steve Sarkisian spoke with the media about his opponents and provided an update on the status of Tre Wingo and Michael Taaffe. Georgia Head Coach Kirby Smart gave his thoughts on Texas Quarterback Arch Manning and this Texas team. Arch gave his thoughts on facing Georgia and Michael

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78:00

Longhorn Monday: Longhorns Rise to #10 in the CFPP,...

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

2025/11/10

Today is “Longhorns Monday,” as the Texas Longhorns get ready to travel to Athens, Georgia, on Saturday to play against the Georgia Bulldogs. The Longhorns moved up to #10 in the College Football Playoffs poll. Texas Women’s Basketball team defeated #24-ranked Richmond Spiders 85-56 behind the efforts of Madison Booker and freshman sensation Aaliyah Crump. The men’s basketball team handled business against the Lafayette Leopards 97-60. Major League Baseball now has a gambling scandal as two

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78:11

Feel Good Friday: Marshawn Kneeland Tradegy, College...

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

2025/11/07

Today is “Feel Good Friday,” the Dallas Cowboys and the NFL are dealing with a tragic situation after the news of Cowboys Defensive End Marshawn Kneeland taking his own life. We talk about the importance of mental health and caring for one another. A couple of college football coaches express their anger with their current situations. We give the current odds for the Heisman Trophy. A huge NBA game tonight in San Antonio as the Houston Rockets travel to play the Spurs. What team is truly America’s

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9:26

Jaylen Brown on that Bigen Hair Dye

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

2025/11/06

Today, the guys have to address the elephant in the room —well, in the Boston Celtics locker room —Jaylen Brown using hair dye. The conversation sparks stories from the guys' past, and the hilarity continues as they question what Jaylen Brown is thinking. You can hear it all here on "The Morning Kickoff Show!"

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78:42

Prediction Thursday: Texas Ranked #11, Jaylen Bown's...

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

2025/11/06

Today is “Prediction Thursday,” and the Texas Longhorns are on a bye week as they are ranked 11th in the College Football Playoffs poll. Jaylen Brown is embarrassing himself with the hair dye spray, again. Texas Women’s Basketball Head Coach Vic Schaefer talked to the media yesterday. He spoke about what he’s seen from the freshmen, team toughness, and how practice has changed. “Let’s do that hockey,” as Alex Ovechkin reaches a milestone with 900 career goals. We make our college football and NFL

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78:39

Gameplan Wednesday: CFP Poll Released, Texas Ranked...

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

2025/11/05

Today is “Gameplan Wednesday.” The College Football Playoff Ranks are out, and Texas is ranked #11. We have more from Head Coach Steve Sarkisian’s Monday press conference. He gives updates on Tre Wingo and Jelani McDonald, what the team will do during their bye week, and his thoughts on coaches’ buyouts and firings. Yesterday was the NFL Trade Deadline; the Cowboys made a couple of moves to improve the team. The Longhorns Men’s Basketball team opened against the Duke Blue Devils in Charlotte, with

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77:02

Turn the Page Tuesday: Bye Week Growth, Longhorns Eye...

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

2025/11/04

Today is "Turn the Page Tuesday." The Texas Longhorns have a bye week before traveling to Athens, Georgia, to play the #5-ranked Georgia Bulldogs in Sanford Stadium. Head Coach Steve Sarkisian spoke to the media on Monday, addressing the team's growth and how experience is developing the team. The Texas Women's Basketball team started their season yesterday, defeating Incarnate Word Cardinals 123-51 with a big debut from Freshman Guard Aaliyah Crump. The Dallas Cowboys lost 27-17 to the Arizona

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12:09

Legends of the Locker Room: Fran Harris Talks Austin...

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

2025/11/03

For the "Legends of the Locker Room," we have on Lifetime Longhorn Basketball Legend Fran Harris. She will host the Austin Sports Awards on December 17 alongside our own Mark Henry. They talk about Austin's fight to land a WNBA team. She explains how to support and attend the event at AustinSportsAwards.com. What awards will be awarded at the event, and what is the criteria to be eligible for an award? What are her thoughts on the next step in the WNBA negotiation for collective bargaining and

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78:48

Longhorns’ Victory Monday: Longhorns Defeat 9-Ranked...

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

2025/11/03

Today is "Longhorns’ Victory Monday," after a Texas Longhorn victory at DKR over the #9-ranked Vanderbilt Commodores 34-31. Texas Head Coach Steve Sarkisian praised the play of his quarterback and offensive line. The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays in a drama-filled World Series extra-inning game 7. We summarized week 9 of the NFL season, with two-star quarterbacks suffering significant injuries. Previews of the Cowboys vs the Cardinals and the Texas Longhorns Women's Basketball

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78:54

Feel Good Football Friday: Texas vs Vanderbilt:...

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

2025/10/31

Today is “Feel Good Football Friday,” just one day from the Texas Longhorns returning to DKR Stadium to play the #9-ranked Vanderbilt Commodores. Head Coach Steve Sarkisian addressed the media on Thursday, explaining the challenges facing the Commodores and preparing two quarterbacks to play. We get an update on the statuses of the Texas #16s Michael Taaffe and Arch Manning. The guys share their opinions on what the big games are in college football this weekend. Texas Basketball Head Coach Steve

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11:46

Legends of the Locker Room: Texas Ass AD Drew Martin...

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

2025/10/31

For “The Legends of the Locker Room,” we have Texas Assistant Athletic Director Drew Martin to discuss the upcoming return of the Texas Longhorns to DKR. He discusses the huge pregame and postgame events at Bevo Boulevard. He informs us that the 2005 National Championship team will be recognized at halftime. He promotes the vendors on-site to get fan gear, and the show, SB Nation, will be on-site as well. They will have all the sports teams on location for the game. It feels good to defeat his alma

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77:37

Prediction Thursday: Texas vs. Vanderbilt Preview,...

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

2025/10/30

Today is "Prediction Thursday." We are only two days away from the Texas Longhorns' return to DKR to face the #9-ranked Vanderbilt Commodores at 11 am. Head Coach Steve Sarkisian met with the media to talk about the match and gave an update on the statuses of Michael Taaffe and Arch Manning. The Los Angeles Dodgers find their way facing elimination as the Toronto Blue Jays go up 3-2 in the World Series. We make our predictions against the spread for this weekend's college and NFL football games

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17:02

Legends Of The Locker Room: Chris Del Conte Talks SEC...

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

2025/10/30

Today in the "Legends of the Locker Room," we have Texas Athletic Director Chris Del Conte, who talks about Texas' return from a long road trip. He speaks about seeing the SEC culture during the month-long road trip. Mark and Hardge ran into Chris on the road trip from the Red River Rivalry. He speaks on the expectations, leadership, and culture in Texas. He speaks on veteran teams with maturity like Vanderbilt. He mentions issues with guidelines on player eligibility due to the inability to govern

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