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

Today, the guys talk more about the Texas Longhorn football team as we are less than three weeks away from the start of the college football season.  The Dallas Cowboys are making it difficult to cheer for them. The Milwaukee Brewers are one of the best teams in Major League Baseball and deserve more praise. The New York baseball teams continue to struggle. NFL rookies make their preseason debuts, and some quarterbacks balled out. Tom Brady takes shots at Jets fans at his statue unveiling. The Las Vegas Aces’ A’ja Wilson deserves her flowers. The NBA reveals its Christmas Schedules. A “Hardge Knocks Life” and “The World’s Strongest Take!” You can hear it all here on “The Morning Kickoff Show!”

Today, the guys talk Texas Longhorn football with the players meeting the media yesterday. The Texas Women’s basketball team’s Rori is excited that she doesn’t have to wear a knee brace anymore. The NFL Preseason kicked off, and there were a ton of early injuries. Texas Basketball Head Coach Sean Miller spoke with Craig Way. Jameis Winston always keeps us entertained. Max Scherzer and Clayton Kershaw make more Major League Baseball history. “The World’s Strongest Take!” Plus, a conversation with Danny Davis of the “Austin American-Statesman.” You can hear it all here on “The Morning Kickoff Show!”

Today, the guys have more Texas Longhorns football talk—the NFL bans smelling salts. Rodger Goodell announces a new Red Zone deal.  Arch Manning NFL talks ramp up again. Bijan Robinson lands in the NFL's top 100 players. The Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback controversy continues. The NFL Preseason kicks off tonight. "The World's Strongest Take!" Plus, a conversation with Eric Henry of Horns 24/7. You can hear it all here on "The Morning Kickoff Show!"

Today, the guys talk about Texas football Head Coach Steve Sarkisian's fall press conference. What details did the coach give about how players are looking and what to look forward to? Teddy Bridgewater signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after coaching his high school alma mater with controversy. Fox Sports gives their top rivalry games in college football, and the Longhorns finish twice in the top ten. The Cowboys' woes with Micah Parsons get worse—Shedeur Sanders to start the Cleveland Browns' first preseason game. The Netflix documentary "Any Given Saturday" is out, and it is excellent. Texas's last walk-on lands a scholarship. A "Hardge Knocks Life" and "The World's Strongest Take!" You can hear it all here on "The Morning Kickoff Show!"

Today, the guys talked about the Texas Longhorns football team being named #1 in the Coaches Poll and will open the season against the #1 Ohio State Buckeyes, the first time the two top-ranked teams have ever opened the season against each other. The Longhorns also suffered an injury to a key expected starter. What players on this football team are on the watchlist this season? The Cleveland Browns sign another quarterback. Jerry Jones lays out what he offered to Micah Parsons. The Houston Texans are going all in at training camp. The Texas Baseball team is recognized for its academic achievements. Teddy Bridgewater is returning to the NFL. The San Antonio Spurs extended with the San Antonio Spurs. “The World’s Strongest Take!” A special interview with comedian Donnell Rawlings. Plus, a conversation with Joe Cook of Inside Texas. You can hear it all here on “The Morning Kickoff Show!”

The guys talk to Comedian Donnell Rawlings; he is performing at the Mothership all this weekend. He comments on the atmosphere at the new comedy club. He talks about his love for Austin, Texas, and its restaurant scene. Gives his opinions on comedians stealing jokes. He gives his expectations for his Washington Commanders. You can hear it here on “The Morning Kickoff Show!”

The guys are reunited as “Hardball” Hardge returns from vacation, and he and Mark get into some deep talk about the Micah Parsons trade request from the Cowboys. How is the excitement for the offensive line moving? What if Arch Manning is that good? Luka Doncic gets paid with the Lakers. The Pro Football Hall of Fame was this weekend; we give details and talk about who will be the shoo-in for the first ballot in 2025. A “Hardge Knocks Life” and “The World’s Strongest Take!” You can hear it all here on “The Morning Kickoff Show!”

The last day of Eric Henry of Horns 24/7 subbing in for Mike “Hardball” Hardge and today him and Mark discuss more from the University of Texas Longhorns football fall practice. Then some discussion about the NFL Hall of Fame Game and what player they wish received a ring. We get into discussion on keyboard warriors as they are not about that life. The Astros trade for Carlos Correra. “The World’s Strongest Take” and a “Hardge Knocks Life!”  You can hear it all here on “The Morning Kickoff Show!”

Today, another day with Eric Henry of Horns 24/7 subbing in for Hardge, and he and Mark talk about the Texas Longhorn football team starting their fall practice. They update us on the Gilbert Arenas arrest and Shannon Sharpe's firing at ESPN. They talk about their expectations for NFL Rookies this season. They ask why the Dallas Cowboys continue to wait to extend their players. "The World's Strongest Take!" Plus, conversations with KVUE's LeVon Whittaker and Chron.com's Leah Vann. You can hear it all here on "The Morning Kickoff Show!"

Today again, Eric Henry of Horns 24/7 is subbing for Hardge, and the Henry and Associates talk about the University of Texas football team offense and defense through the eyes of the coaching staff. They give their opinions on Skip Bayless and Tom Brady's comments on Scottie Scheffler's focus on his family over golf. The Arch Manning rumors were shot down by the Cleveland Browns Owner, Jim Haslam. They break down the Christian Wilkins situation. More on Luka Doncic's expectations from his intense offseason. "The World's Strongest Take!" Plus, a conversation with Danny Davis of the Austin American-Statesman. You can hear it all here on "The Morning Kickoff Show!"