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

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

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

Episodes

June 13, 2025 77 mins
Today, the guys talk about Coach Steve Sarkisian being on the cover of Dave Campbell’s Texas Football. Shedeur Sanders hype in Cleveland is real. The SEC & ACC Challenge for the Texas Men and Women’s basketball games was announced. The College World Series starts today. A preview of the NBA Finals Game 4. “The World’s Strongest Take.” There are conversations with Blue Zertuche of the Great American Shootout Challenge, the Austi...
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Today, in a “Legends of the Locker Room” segment, the guys talk to legendary Texas Longhorn Earl Campbell. They talk about Earl’s limited edition Signature Duffle Bags. His relationships with other legends, such as rivals Billy Sims and Barry Switzer, doing business with Billy and Barry’s attempt at trying to recruit him. His relationship with his family and how everyone is connected through the family’s business. You can hear it a...
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Today, the guys talk about the University of Texas football schedule game times are released. NBA Finals game three as the Indiana Pacers defend home court and go up 2-1 over the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Denver Broncos are closing the gap in the AFC West. The Dallas Cowboys announced they’re doing a documentary on Netflix. The Houston Texans are still improving their roster. “The World’s Strongest Take!”  Plus, there will be conv...
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Today, the guys talk about Aaron Rodgers finally arriving in Pittsburgh. The Bengals have their contract issues. The Houston Texans address CJ Stroud's concerns. Texas Longhorn baseball team has several All-Americans. The Dallas Cowboys are bonding well. Lee Corso's last game for College Gameday. A preview of the NBA Finals game 3 tonight. “The World’s Strongest Take!” Plus, there were conversations with Danny Davis of the Austin A...
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Today the guys talk about the Texas Longhorns basketball team announcement that they will be starting the season against the Duke Blue Devils at the Dick Vitale Invitational in Charlotte. The NFL mandatory OTAs start today. There is more news on the Pittsburgh Steelers off-season quarterback search. The College World Series begins on Friday—the history of Rocco’s Bar Jello shots competition. Dylan Volantis is an All-American. “The ...
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Today, the guys have on the National Champions Texas Longhorn Softball Head Coach Mike White as they talk about the feeling of winning the title. What is the coach doing to prepare for next season? Players who are coming back and what recruiting strategies will come into play. What was it like to coach players like Mia Scott and Tegan Kavan? How consistent the pitching staff was this season. Plus, the popularity of women’s sports, ...
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Today, the guys talk about The College Softball National Champions Texas Longhorns after defeating the Texas Tech Red Raiders to win it all at the Women’s College World Series. The NCAA has a net settlement that will change the face of athletics. Women’s sports show that they are must watch television. We have new French Open winners. NBA Finals game 2 results and the NFL MVP odds. “The World’s Strongest Take” and “Hardge Knocks Li...
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Today, the guys talk about the Texas Longhorns Softball team falling to the Texas Tech Raiders 4-3 in game 3 tonight for all the marbles. The Pacers shocked the Thunder in game 1 with a Haliburton game-winner with .3 left. Aaron Rodgers finally signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Sean Miller met with the Longhorn basketball team yesterday. “The World’s Strongest Take!” Plus, there were conversations with Zach Symm of Orangebloods....
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Today, the guys talk to Texas Softball Head Coach Mike White after his 2-1 game one victory in the Women’s College Softball World Series.  He talks about the performances of key players like Tegan Kavan, Kayden Henry, and Reese Atwood and how the team will need to respond with a 1-0 lead. The impact of veterans like Mia Scott in keeping the team calm. How the team responded to controversial calls. Responding to challenging situatio...
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Today, the guys talk to Texas Longhorns’ baseball Head Coach, Jim Schlossnagle, and discuss the biggest takeaways from the season. What will the offseason look like in recruiting and dealing with roster replacement? What will the emphasis be for the team during the offseason? What conversations has he had with, and will he have with the players on the team? How does he deal with players who desire to play but still need development...
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Today the guys talk about the Texas longhorn Softball 2-1 victory in game 1 of the Women’s College World Series over the Texas Tech Red Raiders. The NBA Finals is tonight what do we expect to see? What NFL teams who haven’t won a Super Bowl has the best chances of breaking through that ceiling? “The World’s Strongest Take!” Plus, conversations with Eric Henry of Horns 24/7, Texas Baseball Head Coach Jim Schlossnagle & Texas Sof...
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Today, the guys talk about the New York Knicks firing Tom Thibodeau. The Texas Longhorn defense is the one to watch for the upcoming season. The college football Hall of Fame ballot was released, and a former Longhorn is among the names listed. Texas softball team is ready for the Women’s College World Series Championship Game.  The Houston Texans start their OTAs. Why does Tyrese Haliburton still have a chip on his shoulder? “The ...
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Welcome to "The Morning Kickoff Show" with Mike "Hardball" Hardge & "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry. Today, the guys talk about the Texas Longhorns softball team advancing to the Women's College World Series Championship after defeating the Tennessee Volunteers 2-0. Who are the impact players to watch for the Texas Longhorns football team? Texas baseball teams are eliminated from postseason play; what's next, including t...
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Welcome to "The Morning Kickoff Show" with Mike "Hardball" Hardge & "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry. Today, the guys talk about the Texas Longhorns Softball team advancing to the Women's College World Series Championship Round after defeating rival Oklahoma Sooners 4-2 on Sunday; now, they play SEC rival the Tennessee Volunteers today. The Texas Longhorn baseball team was eliminated for the College Baseball Regional Roun...
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Welcome to "The Morning Kickoff Show" with Mike "Hardball" Hardge & "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry. Today, the guys talk about Texas Longhorns softball's 3-0 victory over the Florida Gators. The Knicks push the series to game 6 with a 111-94 win over the Indiana Pacers. The Dallas Cowboys news from their Organized Team Activities camp. A preview of the Texas Longhorn baseball team game against the Houston Christian Univ...
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Welcome to "The Morning Kickoff Show" with Mike "Hardball" Hardge & "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry. Today, the guys talk Texas Longhorns Softball Head Coach Mike White as he celebrates his 3-0 victory to the Florida Gators in their first game in the Softball College World Series.  They talk about key players' performances like Joley Michell, who had a two-homerun game; Mia Scott, who continues to have an even-keel demea...
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Welcome to "The Morning Kickoff Show" with Mike "Hardball" Hardge & "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry. Today, the guys talk about The Oklahoma City Thunder sending the Minnesota Timberwolves home with a 124-94 blowout victory, winning the Western Conference Finals 4-1. SEC Spring Meetings in Florida: We have audio from Texas Basketball Head Coach Sean Miller, Texas Women's Basketball Head Coach Vic Schaeffer, and more from...
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Welcome to "The Morning Kickoff Show" with Mike "Hardball" Hardge & "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry. Today, the guys have "The Legends of the Locker Room" segment as they have Texas Longhorn Legendary Pitcher Kirk Dressendorfer as they talk about his legendary clinching game, striking out 11 and securing Texas Longhorns' 25th College World Series birth. They also discuss his being inducted into the 2025 Southwest Confere...
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Welcome to "The Morning Kickoff Show" with Mike "Hardball" Hardge & "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry. Today, the guys talk to Texas Longhorn Baseball Head Coach Jim Schlossnagle as they preview the upcoming Super Regionals battle with Houston Christian Huskies. They get an update on the outfield since last night's storm severely damaged the outfield wall. What will the starting pitching rotation be coming up for the regio...
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Welcome to "The Morning Kickoff Show" with Mike "Hardball" Hardge & "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry. Today, the guys talk about NBA Eastern Conference Game 4 last night as the Indiana Pacers defeated the New York Knicks 130-121. Coach Steve Sarkisian spoke to the media at SEC Spring Meetings. WNBA billion-dollar deal with the impact of Caitlin Clark. Pro Football Focus has its top 5 Heisman candidates. College basketball...
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