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The Morning Kick-Off w/Mike Hardball Hardge & Mark Henry
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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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WayBack Wednesday: 52 Days To Texas Football, World Cup Updates, NFL
3d ago01:17:43Tap to summarizeMike "Hardball" Hardge and guest host Eric Henry of Horns247 count down the days to Texas Football, talk World Cup updates, and more. It's all here on The Morning Kickoff!
Transcribe →Turn The Page Tuesday: 53 Days To Texas Football, NFL, Home Run Derby
4d ago01:18:28Tap to summarizeMike "Hardball" Hardge and Mark Henry talk countdown the days to the start of Texas Football, talk NFL, recap the Home Run Derby and more. It's all here on The Morning Kickoff!
Transcribe →Longhorns Monday: Texas Baseball, MLB, Taylor Rodeo
5d ago01:18:33Tap to summarizeIt's a Longhorn Monday with Mike "Hardball" Hardge and Mark Henry! They talk Texas Baseball, MLB, Taylor Rodeo, and more, here on The Morning Kickoff!
Transcribe →The Morning Kickoff with Mark Henry and Eric Henry filling in for Mike Hardge
1w ago01:16:40Tap to summarizeToday's show was packed with Texas sports discussion as we broke down the biggest headlines around the Longhorns. We opened with Marcus Spears Jr.'s commitment to Texas basketball and what his addition means for the future of the program. With just 57 days until kickoff, we also debated what would define a successful 2026 season for Texas football and the expectations surrounding the Longhorns heading into the year.We also discussed the NBA Summer League, highlighting the top storylines and players to watch, before wrapping up the show by identifying the biggest X-factors for Texas football in 2026. From emerging playmakers to key position battles, we examined the players who could have the greatest impact on the Longhorns' success this season.
Transcribe →Isaac Trotter
1w ago00:10:16Tap to summarizeIsaac Trotter joins the show to break down the Texas Longhorns basketball team, discuss the program's newest addition, and analyze how the latest roster move could impact the Longhorns heading into the upcoming season.
Transcribe →Chip Brown
1w ago00:14:42Tap to summarizeChip Brown joins the show to break down the latest Texas Longhorns basketball recruiting news, discussing the newest addition to the program and the impact this recruit could have on the team's future. Tune in for expert insight, recruiting analysis, and what it all means for the Longhorns moving forward.
Transcribe →Legends Of The Locker Room: James Silas
1w ago00:18:13Tap to summarizeMark Henry and Eric Henry talk with San Antonio Spurs legend James Silas and give him his respect here on The Morning Kickoff!
Transcribe →Thirsty Thursday: Kinfolk! It's A Henry Takeover!
1w ago01:18:05Tap to summarizeMark Henry and Eric Henry of 24/7Sports talk Will Muschamp, Texas Football, Lebron James, and more! It's all here on The Morning Kickoff!
Transcribe →David Eckert
1w ago00:12:24Tap to summarizeDavid Eckert joins the show to break down the latest headlines surrounding Texas Longhorns athletics. From the hottest storylines in Longhorn baseball to the biggest developments in Texas football, David and the crew deliver expert analysis, insider insight, and everything Longhorn fans need to know.
Transcribe →The Morning Kickoff! Whats better than one? Two! Thats right! Eric Henry joins The Worlds Strongest Man, Mark Henry for todays show!
1w ago01:04:26Tap to summarizeEric Henry joins Mark Henry for another can't-miss episode as they break down the biggest stories in sports.The guys discuss the standout performers on the Texas Longhorns football team, debate whether Austin is ready for a professional hockey franchise—and where a team could call home—and dive into today's NBA landscape, including potential landing spots for the looming free agent LeBron James.Plus, don't miss Mark Henry's World's Strongest Take, where Mark shares his thoughts on a topic he rarely discusses. It's an episode packed with insight, debate, and plenty of surprises.
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