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

We have legendary Fab Five member Ray Jackson talking college basketball. Jackson talked about Michigan winning the National Championship this year. He talked about the energy of getting back together for members of his team from 35 years ago. He talked about celebrating the current team's success. Jackson talked about the controversy created by comparing the team to his former team. Jackson discussed his foundation, "Rise Up," and its impact on the community. He talked about Head Coach Dusty May and the support he received. He talked about how May built the roster for success. You can hear it all here on "The Morning Kickoff Show!"

Today is "Way Back Wednesday". Texas Longhorns Head Coach Steve Sarkisian met with the media yesterday, and we heard what he had to say about spring practice. Texas Swingman Dailyn Swain has entered the NBA Draft. The Longhorns baseball team defeated the Incarnate Word Cardinals 16-4 with a huge offensive output. It's Masters' Week, and there is no Tiger, but Phil McIlroy hosted the Masters Dinner. We shared our Master's Dinner meal. Bubba Watson shares his thoughts on Tiger Woods latest issues. Should the Los Angeles Lakers start over after this rough season? We have more from North Carolin hiring Mike Malone. "The World's Strongest Take!" Plus, a conversation with Danny Davis of the Austin American-Stateman talking about Texas football spring practice, Longhorns women's basketball, and if he's going to College Station to see the Jim Schlossnagle return to Olsen Field at Blue Bell Park. Also, we have Tommy Yarrish of DallasCowboys.com to talk about the Cowboys' offseason moves and the NFL Draft. You can hear it all here on "The Morning Kickoff Show!"

Today is “Turn the Page Tuesday.” The Michigan Wolverines are Men’s Basketball National Champions, defeating Connecticut 67-63, behind the Most Outstanding Player of the Game, Guard Elliot Cadeau. The Texas Longhorns women’s basketball team may lose three players in the transfer portal. The Longhorn football team gets back on the field to prepare for the April 18th Fan Fest. The North Carolina Tar Heels have their new basketball head coach. We share our opinions on the NBA Awards and who we see winning MVP and Rookie of the Year. We talked about the latest NFL Draft news. “The World’s Strongest Take!” Plus, we have Joe Cook of Inside Texas talk about Texas football spring practice and the upcoming baseball trip to College Station. You can hear it all here on “The Morning Kickoff Show!”

Today is “Longhorns’ Monday.” The Texas Longhorns women’s basketball team fell in the Final Four to the UCLA Bruins, Friday, 51-44. On the other side of the bracket, the South Carolina Gamecocks defeated the Connecticut Huskies 62-48, but it wasn’t without controversy. In the National Championship Game, the Bruins took it to the Gamecocks 79-51. We talked about the Cowboys, the NFL Draft, and the options they have. What’s next for the graduating seniors in women’s basketball? We talked about the WNBA draft. The Men’s Final Four Championship Game is tonight, the Michigan Wolverines play the Connecticut Huskies, and we preview it. “The World’s Strongest Take!” Plus, Zach Symm of OrangeBloods.com joins the show to talk Longhorns’ baseball. Also, Melissa Fleming is here to talk about the 10th Annual Team Brock Golf Fore A Cure, a fundraiser to fight cancer. To learn more, go to TheCureStartsNow.org. You can hear it all here on “The Morning Kickoff Show!”

Today is "Feel Good Final Four Friday," and the Texas Longhorns women's basketball team gets ready to face the UCLA Bruins tonight. The Longhorns' football player met with the media. Kirk Cousins' agent is the greatest agent of all time. Texas softball team defeated #4 Alabama Crimson Tide 9-1 last night, while the baseball team fell to South Carolina Gamecocks 9-1 as well. Men's Final Four is set. UConn plays Illinois while Michigan plays Arizona on Saturday. We talk some NBA as the Spurs get their 11th straight victory, and Luka Doncic suffers a hamstring injury. More news about Tiger Woods has come out since his accident, and we share our thoughts. Mark tells his MRI story in relation to it. A "Hardge Knocks Life and "The World's Strongest Take!" You can hear it all here on "The Morning Kickoff Show!"

Today is the "Throwback Thursday" edition. The Texas Longhorns women's basketball team prepares for the Final Four as they face the UCLA Bruins. We have more sound for Longhorns Football Head Coach Steve Sarkisian on the running back room and offensive line. The Houston Comets are returning to the WNBA. Victor Wembyanyama remains unstoppable; we discuss whether the Spurs have a ceiling. A new report sheds a negative light on Philadelphia Eagles Quarterback Jalen Hurts. The Men's Final Four is without controversy. "The World's Strongest Take!" Plus, we have Texas Longhorns Baseball Head Coach Jim Schlossnagle ahead of his weekend series in Columbia to face the South Carolina Gamecocks. Also, we had a conversation with Eric Henry of Horns 24/7 to talk about the latest news on Longhorns men's basketball, football, and baseball. You can hear it all here on "The Morning Kickoff Show!"

We have Texas Longhorns Baseball Head Coach Jim Schlossnagle ahead of his weekend series in Columbia to face the South Carolina Gamecocks. Schlossnagle talked about the team's performance from last weekend to this weekend. He discusses how Adrian Rodriguez's hand issues affect the lineup and how effective Temo Bacerra is in replacing him. Coach talked about the importance of close games early, as they prepare you for the SEC and postseason play. Schlossnagle talked about the impact of young first-year students playing at a high level. Coach talked about the depth of his bullpen. He talked about Jonah Williams supporting the team. You can hear it all here on "The Morning Kickoff Show!"

Today is “Way Back Wednesday,” Texas Longhorns Football Head Coach Steve Sarkisian met with the media to talk about the happenings in spring practice. We are seeing the impact of the new Defensive Coordinator, Will Muschamp, in practice. The Dallas Cowboys are getting prepared for the NFL Draft. We get some sound from Head Coach Brian Schottenheimer and Owner Jerry Jones. The Longhorns baseball team defeated Texas State last night 10-8. We have more news on the Tiger Woods situation. The Major League Baseball replay system is exposing a notorious umpire. A “Harge Knocks Life!” Plus, Danny Davis of the Austin American-Stateman will talk about Texas Women’s Basketball preparing for the Final Four and Texas baseball. We also have Craig Way from a previous interview talking about the Longhorns women’s basketball team as they prep for the Final Four. You can hear it all here on “The Morning Kickoff Show!”

Today is “Turn the Page Tuesday,” the Texas Longhorns women’s basketball team is heading to the Final Four after a 77-41 defensive suffocation of the Michigan Wolverines, holding them to 23% shooting.  The Wolverines mess around and find out after staring the UT women down that they entered the court before the game. The Longhorns baseball team pitcher Ruger Riojas wins the SEC Co-Pitcher of the Week. Shortstop Adrian Rodriguez will miss some time with a hand injury. The San Antonio Spurs are on a historic run with a 129-114 win over the Chicago Bulls, along with Victor Wembanyama scoring 41, 16 rebounds, 6 steals, and 3 blocked shots. The Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans are getting ready for the NFL Draft. We get the latest with the Dallas Cowboys and George Pickens. The Longhorns football team lands another offensive lineman in the transfer portal. “The World’s Strongest Take!” Plus, we talk to Joe Cook of Inside Texas about Texas football and baseball. You can hear it all here on “The Morning Kickoff Show!”

Today is "Longhorn Victory Monday," the Texas Longhorn women's basketball team defeated the Kentucky Wildcats 76-54 behind a huge six-steal defensive night from Guard Rori Harmon. The Longhorn football team is set for another week of spring practice, with some players making a statement. The NCAA Men's Tournament had a thriller with the Connecticut Huskies coming back from 19 down to defeat the Duke Blue Devils 73-72 with a clutch Braylon Mullins three with .4 seconds left to play. The Longhorn softball team's 27-game winning streak came to an end Sunday, with the Longhorns winning the first two but falling in the third game of a three-game series against the Texas A&M Aggies. The Longhorn baseball team swept the series against the Oklahoma Sooners this weekend. We have a serious talk about Tiger Woods after his latest vehicle incident. Duke busted Mark's bracket, but he feels the Boozer brothers should stay at Duke another year. A "Hardge Knocks Life" and "The World's Strongest Take!" Plus, we have Zach Symm of OrangeBloods.com to talk Texas baseball. You can hear it all here on "The Morning Kickoff Show!"