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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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77:37

Texas Gameplan Humpday Wednesday: CFP Rankings,...

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

2025/11/26

Today is “Texas Gameplan Humpday Wednesday,” just a couple of days away from the Texas Longhorns challenging the Texas A&M Aggies. The College Football Playoffs Poll for the week has been released. What were the Longhorns ranked? College coaching changes are being finalized. Texas players win some weekly awards. The Texas Men’s Basketball team defeated the Chaminade Silverbacks. We make our College Football and NFL predictions for the week. The NBA In-Season Tournament courts are becoming

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77:20

Turn the Page Tuesday: Longhorns Shift Focus to No. 3...

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

2025/11/25

Today is "Turn the Page Tuesday," as the Texas Longhorns turn the page from the Arkansas Razorbacks and move on to Friday's rivalry game to play the #3-ranked Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal Memorial Stadium. Texas Head Coach Steve Sarkisian discussed Arch Manning's development and keying on third downs. The Longhorns' Men's Basketball team went down to the Arizona State Sun Devils in Maui last night, 87-86, after a late three-point shot by the Sun Devils. They are going to play the

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77:49

Longhorn Victory Monday: Texas Tops Arkansas, Cowboys...

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

2025/11/24

Today is "Longhorn Victory Monday," after the Texas Longhorns defeated the Arkansas Razorbacks 52-37 on Saturday. Head Coach Steve Sarkisian explained how he got the team to regroup after last week's loss to Georgia and dispelled all coaching rumors. He also discussed Arch Manning's growth. Linebacker Liona Lefau needs to learn a better touchdown celebration. The Dallas Cowboys defeated rival Philadelphia Eagles 24-21 on Sunday with another big game from Quarterback Dak Prescott. Cleveland Browns

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10:19

Legends of the Locker Room: Michael Huff on Texas...

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

2025/11/21

"Legends of the Locker Room" Lifetime Longhorn, College Football Hall of Famer, and Lifetime Longhorn Michael Huff. He talks about how special his time at the University of Texas has been. He gave his opinion on the rival, the Arkansas Razorbacks. He talks about getting ready for his induction into the College Football Hall of Fame. He shares his thoughts on Jahdae Barron's rookie season after Barron praised Huff for his impact on him. He responds to yesterday's comment by former teammate Stevie

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77:01

Feel Good Friday: Texas–Arkansas Rivalry Heats Up,...

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

2025/11/21

Today is “Feel Good Friday,” as the Texas Longhorns get ready for their gridiron rivalry game at Darrell K Royal Texas Memorial Stadium to face off against the Arkansas Razorbacks. Head Coach Steve Sarkisian talks about informing the players and the importance of being prepared for the rival game. He gave an update on the status of linebacker Anthony Hill and further explained his comments on alleged rumors. He also talked about the challenges facing Bobby Petrino, his response to the outside noise,

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76:40

Texas vs Arkansas Preview, Sarkisian Rumors, Joe...

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

2025/11/20

Today, "Prediction Thursday," we are just two days away from the Texas Longhorns game at DKR Stadium against the Arkansas Razorbacks. Head Coach Steve Sarkisian is addressing NFL rumors. Joe Burrow returns for the Cincinnati Bengals. Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has issues with his locker room. The Texas Women's Basketball team had a 95-56 victory over the James Madison Dukes last night. The Houston Texans play the Buffalo Bills tonight, so we'll preview it. "The World's Strongest

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14:27

Legends of the Locker Room: Stevie Lee Breaks Down...

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

2025/11/20

Today, for "Legends of the Locker Room," we have a host of "Storage Inside the Man Cave" on Lifetime, Longhorn defensive tackle Stevie Lee. He talked about how good Torre Becton, Texas's strength and conditioning coach, has been at the university. He explained the importance of improving Texas's offensive communication to resolve all future issues at the position. He emphasized that we must understand that Texas had significant turnover in replacing talent from last year. He gives his thoughts on

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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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