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

Today is "Texas Gameplan Humpday," as the Texas Longhorns look forward to Saturday's early game against the #9-ranked Vanderbilt Commodores. We have more from Texas' Head Coach Steve Sarkisian at Monday's press conference, as he discusses the upcoming battle. Game 5 of the World Series: the Toronto Blue Jays tie the series up with the Los Angeles Dodgers in a dominating fashion. The reason why the Indianapolis Colts are trending up in the NFL is. Ole Miss Head Coach Lane Kiffin had some comments on Oklahoma's Head Coach Brent Venables. Deion Sanders gave his input on college fans' patience. NBA Load management discussion with Michael Jordan. "The World's Strongest Take!' Plus, a conversation with Danny Davis of the Austin American-Statesman talking about the Longhorns game against the Commodores and the Texas Longhorns Women's Basketball latest news. You can hear it all here on "The Morning Kickoff Show!"

Today is "Turn the Page Tuesday," and the Texas Longhorns move their attention to the Vanderbilt Commodores. Longhorns' Head Coach Steve Sarkisian updates the media on Arch Manning's health, what he's thinking about improving the running game, and how to end the slow starts. Several Longhorns players received SEC weekly awards. Game three of the World Series went 18 innings with the Dodgers winning on a walk-off home run. We had a sports equinox last night with all five major sports having games on the same day. Texas State plays James Madison tonight. "The World's Strongest Take!" Plus, we talk Texas football with Joe Cook of Inside Texas, and we have on Voice of the Houston Texans Marc Vandermeer after the Texans defeated the San Francisco 49ers. You can hear it all here on "The Morning Kickoff Show!"

Today is “Longhorns Victory Monday,” The Texas Longhorns were 31-14 going into 4th quarter comeback to win 45-38 in overtime against the Mississippi State Bulldogs. Longhorns Head Coach addressed the team’s performance in the win and who were the key players that stepped up in the victory. LSU fires Biran Kelly which means they have another huge payout. The Dallas Cowboys lost a tough game to the Denver Broncos 44-24. A preview of game 3 of the World Series. “The World’s Strongest Take!” A conversation with Tommy Yarrish of DallasCoboyws.com. You can hear it all here on “The Morning Kickoff Show!”

Chipper Jones joins the show to chop it up with Mike "Hardball" Hardge and Mark Henry! It's all here on The Morning Kickoff!

Mike "Hardball" Hardge and Mark Henry talk Coach Sark's recent comments to the media, the NBA betting story taking a turn for the worse, Thursday Night Football, and more! They also talk with Anthony Williams and Chipper Jones! It's all here on The Morning Kickoff!

Today is "Prediction Thursday," just two days away from the Texas Longhorns' trip to Starkville, Mississippi, to play the Mississippi State Bulldogs. Head Coach Steve Sarkisian met with the media to discuss adjustments ahead of Saturday's game. How will the defense adjust to Michael Taaffe being out for the game, and what should we expect from the Bulldogs? More NBA games last night, and Victor Wembanyama is scary. Cooper Flagg had his rookie struggles, and former Longhorn Tre Johnson was lights out shooting for the Wizards. A breaking story is that an NBA coach and player were arrested this morning in an illegal gambling ring tied to the mafia. We make our predictions for the weekend in college football and the NFL. Sean Payton is still taking shots at Russell Wilson, but Russ is not having it. Plus, a conversation with Eric Henry of Horns 24/7 to talk Texas football and Texas Women's basketball, and "Legend of the Locker Room" Lifetime Longhorn Rod Babers joins us to talk about the Longhorns football team and what needs to be done moving forward. You can hear it all here on "The Morning Kickoff Show!"

For "Legends of the Locker Room," we have Texas Lifetime Longhorn and graduate of DBU Rod Babers, as he and Hardge reminisce about working together in the past and what the Texas Longhorn football team needs to do moving forward. How does Duane Akina affect the defensive back unit? What will be the impact of losing Michael Taaffe in the immediate future, and who will need to step up in his absence? What can be done offensively to help Arch and the offense, and how significant an impact will the returning Cedric Baxter have on the team? You can hear it all here on "The Morning Kickoff Show!"

Today is "Texas Longhorns Gameplan Humpday Wednesday," and we are a couple of days away from the Texas Longhorns' trip to Starkville to play the Mississippi State Bulldogs. Michael Taaffe suffered an injury and will be out for a few games. CJ Baxter will return on Saturday. We hear from Arch Manning on what he needs to do to step up. NBA Opening Night was last night, the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Houston Rockets on their ring night in double overtime, 125-124. The Golden State Warriors defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 119-109. There are some huge games this weekend for the Southeastern Conference. Lane Kiffin gave inside information on the Oklahoma Sooners. The Cowboys want to make a trade for a key position. "The World's Strongest Take!" Plus, Danny Davis of the Austin American-Statesman talked Texas Longhorn football, and Voice of the Houston Texans Marc Vandermeer discussed the Texans' loss to the Seahawks on Monday Night Football. You can hear it all here on "The Morning Kickoff Show!"

Today is “Turn the Page Tuesday,” as the Texas Longhorns focus on Saturday’s match-up against the Mississippi State Bulldogs. Coach Steve Sarkisian talks about what the team needs to do to continue improving.  The World Series is set after the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Seattle Mariners 4-3 in last night’s game 7 match-up. Monday Night Football had two games: the Detroit Lions beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24-9, with Jahmyr Gibbs having a career night.  In the other game, the Houston Texans struggled as the Seattle Seahawks defeated them 27-19. We recap Week 7 performances. The NBA is set to take off tonight with two games, including the Houston Rockets traveling to play the Oklahoma City Thunder on their championship night celebration. A new documentary debuts today on Netflix, “Who Killed the Montreal Expos,” about the end of the franchise in Montreal. “The World’s Strongest Take!” Plus, a conversation with Joe Cook of Inside Texas to discuss the Texas Longhorns football team. You can hear it all here on “The Morning Kickoff Show!”

Today “Longhorns Victory Monday,” the Texas Longhorns have a walk off overtime 16-13 victory over the Kentucky Wildcats. How to fix Texas offensive issues, relying on the defense and the team is united through all phases are discussed. Shohei Ohtani is dominating Major League Baseball. The Dallas Cowboys get the 44-22 victory over the Washington Commanders. Mike McDaniel gives us another gem. A “Hardge Knocks Life” and “The World’s Strongest Take!” Plus, a conversation with Tommy Yarrish of DallasCowboys.com to talk about Sunday’s Cowboys victory. You can hear it all here on “The Morning Kickoff Show!”