The Morning Kick-Off w/Mike Hardball Hardge & Mark Henry
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Episodes
Today is "Longhorn Monday," it's official, the College Football Playoffs games are set, and Texas did not receive an invite as they are now set to play the Michigan Wolverines in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Florida, on December 31 at 2 PM. We discussed the controversy surrounding the CFP, who we felt should've been included, and who should've been left out. Texas Women's Basketball team dominated the Prairie View A&M U...
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Today is "Feel Good Friday." The Dallas Cowboys lost to the Detroit Lions 44-30 behind a super effort from Lions running Back Jahmyr Gibbs with three touchdowns and a stormy night for Cowboys Receiver George Pickens. The college football coaching carousel has started, and the Penn State job remains open. The Texas Longhorns Women's Basketball team dominated the North Carolina Tar Heels 79-64 with a big night from Sophomore Guard Jo...
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We have the WWE Women’s Champion and AAA Mix Tag Team Champion, Chelsea Green, to promote WWE SmackDown at The Moody Center tonight. She tells her about her greatness in her WWE career; the hard work and dedication she fought through to reach this pinnacle. She flexes on leading the WWE in media appearances for the year. She explained her growth in wrestling, timing, and effort, which led to this point. She ranks herself on the Mou...
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Today is “Prediction Thursday,” and the Texas Longhorns football team had a vast number of signings for National Signing Day. Head Coach Steve Sarkisian made the rounds, speaking with Craig Way and the 3rd & Longhorn crew about the recruiting class, offseason moves, and commitments to upcoming nonconference games. Texas men’s Basketball Team took a rough 88-69 loss to the Virginia Cavaliers. Head Coach Sean Miller said the team...
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Today is "Gameplan Humpday Wednesday." The College Football Playoffs Rankings were released yesterday, and Texas lands at 13th. We discuss the rankings' implications and the likely scenarios for the Longhorns. Texas Men's Basketball Team plays the Virginia Cavaliers tonight, and Coach Sean Miller explains his team's identity. It's Week 14 of the NFL season, and we discuss how important this week's games are and who they affect. Nat...
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December 2, 2025 • 77 mins
Today is "Turn the Page Tuesday." Now that the regular season is over, the Longhorns wait patiently to see the reveal of their playoff chances. Texas Football Head Coach Steve Sarkisian had some things to say about his team, why the team believes in him, and his case for being invited into the College Football Playoffs. We discuss the contenders and pretenders in the NFL: the legit teams and the ones done. The NBA is starting to ge...
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“The World’s Strongest Take!” If we were appointed to the College Football Executive Committee, the sport would never be the same. Today on “The Morning Kickoff Show,” we’re laying down our official rule changes to fix recruiting chaos, tame the coaching carousel, and bring some real structure to NIL money. What’s the first recruiting rule we’d overhaul? How would we slow down the nonstop midseason coaching changes? And what’s our ...
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December 1, 2025 • 77 mins
Today is "Longhorn Victory Monday," the Texas Longhorns win another rivalry game, 27-17, over the Texas A&M Fighting Aggies. We discuss their playoff chances and the challenges that might prevent them. Head Coach Steve Sarkisian talked after the victory about how proud he was of the team's resiliency. He also gave his input on whether the team did enough to make the playoffs and to navigate the gauntlet of the SEC. The Aggies w...
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November 26, 2025 • 77 mins
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 ...
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November 25, 2025 • 77 mins
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 th...
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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 wit...
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"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...
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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 th...
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November 20, 2025 • 76 mins
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 ...
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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 tur...
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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 t...
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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...
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November 17, 2025 • 77 mins
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 wee...
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November 14, 2025 • 78 mins
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...
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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 Bask...
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