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

Today is “MLK Longhorn Monday.” The Texas Longhorns football team retained Warren Robertson, and Trevor Goosby had shoulder surgery. The AFC and NFC Championship opponents have secured their spots. The Houston Texans fell 28-16 to the New England Patriots. The Seattle Seahawks soared over the San Francisco 49ers 41-6. The Los Angeles Rams outlasted the Chicago Bears in overtime 20-17. Plus, the Denver Broncos outlast the Buffalo Bills 33-30 in overtime. Broncos QB Bo Nix broke his ankle in one of the final plays and will be replaced by backup Jarrett Stidham. Bill Head Coach Sean McDermott was relieved of his duties. Texas Women’s Basketball defeated the Texas A&M Aggies 80-35 while the men’s team fell to the Aggies 74-70. The Indiana Hoosiers are getting set to play the Miami Hurricanes in the College Football Championship Game. “The World’s Strongest take!” You can hear it all here on “The Morning Kickoff Show!”

Today is “Feel Good Friday,” and the Texas Longhorns Football team has landed some more talent in the transfer portal. The Texas Women’s Basketball team fell 68-55 to #2-ranked South Carolina Gamecocks. There was a massive NCAA point-shaving scandal that broke, with at least 20 players charged. The Texas Men’s Basketball team will get set to face the Texas A&M Fighting Aggies Saturday after two huge wins against ranked opponents this week. The NFL Divisional Round is this weekend; we give our opinions on what to expect. A “Hardge Knocks Life” and “The World’s Strongest Take!” Plus, we have KVUE’s Anne-Parker Coleman talk Texas Men’s Basketball after the last two major victories over Vanderbilt and Alabama, also she discusses expectations for Texas baseball and Texas Football Transfer portal news. You can hear it all here on “The Morning Kickoff Show!”

"Legends of the Locker Room," we have John Harris, author of "The Soul of a Football Coach," about Mike Tomlin. He talked about what led to Tomlin stepping down as head coach, how he ended up writing the book, and how Tomlin was treated in Pittsburgh, and how the organization felt about Tomlin. He gives his opinions on what's next for Tomlin and whether we're likely to take some time off from football. You can hear it all here on "The Morning Kickoff Show!"

Today is "Thirsty Thursday." The Texas Longhorns Men's Basketball team dominated the 10th-ranked Vanderbilt Commodores 80-64 behind a huge night from Tramon Mark and Matas Vokietaitis. John Harbaugh is looking like the next head coach of the New York Giants. The Texas Longhorns Women's Team has a big game tonight against the #2-ranked South Carolina Gamecocks. We preview that game. We're talking Houston Texans as they get ready for their Divisional Round Playoff game in Foxborough against the New England Patriots. "The World's Strongest Take!" Plus, conversations with the author of the Mike Tomlin autobiography, "The Soul of a Football Coach," John Harris, about the coach's time in Pittsburgh. We also have Eric Henry of Horn's 24/7 to talk Texas Men's Basketball and Texas Football transfer portal. You can hear it all here on "The Morning Kickoff Show!"

Today is "Humpday Gameplan Wednesday," the Pittsburgh Steeler Head Coach Mike Tomlin resigns, what's next for the coach and the franchise, we discuss. The Texas Longhorns football team is still aggressive in the transfer portal. The San Antonio Spurs fall to the Oklahoma City Thunder 119-98 behind a big night from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. We are one day closer to the College Football National Championship game; we discuss the coaches and their journey to Indian and Miami. The Texas Men's Basketball Team has #10 Vanderbilt tonight we preview the game. "The World's Strongest Take!" Plus, a conversation with Danny Davis of the Austin American-Statesman to talk about the latest in the Texas Longhorns transfer news and the Texas Women's Basketball team's loss to the LSU Tigers. We also have Voice of the Houston Texans Marc Vandermeer talking about the Texans' 30-6 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers and upcoming Divisional Playoff Round game against the New England Patriots. You can hear it all here on "The Morning Kickoff Show!"

Today is “Turn the Page Tuesday,” the Texas Longhorns football team move up to #1 ranked in the transfer portal recruiting. More football players around college made their decisions for next season. Houston Texas was victorious last night over the Pittsburgh Steelers 30-6 in the final NFL Wild Card game of the week. What’s next for the Steelers and Mike Tomlin after another playoff failure? We get set for the NFL Divisional Round, what do we expect for this weekend’s games? NBA trade deadline is coming soon who are the big-name players likely to be moved. The Texas men’s basketball team look forward to what’s next after a huge victory this weekend. The women’s team look forward to bouncing back after their first loss of the year. Texas baseball team gets ready for the season ranked #3 in the preseason by D1 Baseball. “The World’s Strongest Take!” Plus, a conversation with Joe Cook of Inside Texas and On3 to talk Texas transfer portal. You can hear it all here on “The Morning Kickoff Show!”

It’s Longhorn Monday, and the Texas Longhorns football program is making significant noise in the transfer portal, landing some tremendous new talent. The College Football National Championship matchup is officially set after the Indiana Hoosiers delivered a 56–22 beatdown of the Oregon Ducks. On the hardwood, the Texas Men’s Basketball team pulled off a massive 92–88 upset over No. 13 Alabama, fueled by a huge night from guard Jordan Pope. Meanwhile, the No. 2-ranked Texas Women’s Basketball team suffered a tough road loss against the No. 12 LSU Tigers in Baton Rouge. The NFL Playoffs Wild Card Round kicked off with fireworks, as four of the five games came down to last-minute drives. The weekend wraps up on Monday Night Football, with the Houston Texans facing the Pittsburgh Steelers, as the winner earns a trip to Foxborough to take on the New England Patriots. Plus, we bring you another edition of “Hardge Knocks Life” and unleash “The World’s Strongest Take!” You can hear it all right here on The Morning Kickoff Show.

Today is "Feel Good Friday," and we give an update on the recent news with the Texas Longhorns and the transfer portal. The Miami Hurricanes defeated the Ole Miss Rebels in the College Football Semi-Finals Championship Game 31-27. The Texas Longhorns Women's Basketball team put a 97-36 spanking on the Auburn Tigers behind a stellar defensive performance. One of the show's favorites, Mike McDaniels, has been relieved of his duties as head coach of the Miami Dolphins. The NFL Wild Card round games are this weekend. Who are the favorites, and who needs to succeed for their franchise to succeed? The Texas Men's Basketball team gets ready for the Alabama Crimson Tide, and we discuss what the team needs to do moving forward. A "Hardge Knocks Life" and "The World's Strongest Take!" You can hear it all here on "The Morning Kickoff Show!"

The Texas Longhorns have more players entering the transfer portal. We discussed what went wrong with college sports since NIL. A player challenging the NCAA rules in court. Is the SEC Reign over in college football? The Atlanta Hawks' Trae Young was traded to the Washington Wizards. College Football Plays Semifinals start tonight as the Ole Miss Rebels play the Miami Hurricanes. Jimbo Fisher gives his thoughts on Lane Kiffin. Dallas Cowboys Owner, Jerry Jones, talks to the media. Could the San Antonio Spurs be the most dangerous team in the postseason? Texas Women's Basketball Head Coach Vic Schaefer spoke to the press. We give an update on the status of Lifetime Longhorn Jordan Shipley. "The World's Strongest Take!" Plus, Eric Henry of Horns247 is talking about the college football transfer portal and Texas Men's Basketball's struggles. You can hear it all here on "The Morning Kickoff Show!"

Today is “Gameplan Wednesday.” We give an update on the Texas Longhorns football team’s transfer portal news. Parker Livingstone has a new home, and Derek Williams is back. The Texas Men’s basketball team took an 85-71 loss to the Tennessee Volunteers. We hear from Head Coach Sean Miller. The NBA trade stove is heating up with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Trae Young rumors. More NFL firings: the Baltimore Ravens let go of Head Coach John Harbaugh. We talk about what led to the change. College Football Playoff action tonight as the Ole Miss Rebels play the Miami Hurricanes. LeBron James is letting everyone know his age is catching up to him at 41. Tiger Woods had his 50th birthday party. We give an update on the status of Lifetime Longhorn Jordan Shipley after his accident on his ranch. Danny Davis of the Austin American-Stateman joins us to talk Texas transfer portal news and the Texas Women’s Basketball team continuing to dominate with depth on the roster. “The World’s Strongest Take!”  You can hear it all here on “The Morning Kickoff Show!”