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- 4 days ago10 min
Cory Mose: Can Texas Avoid the Trap? Previewing the Longhorns vs. UTSA
KVUE's Cory Mose joins the show to preview Texas' upcoming matchup against UTSA. Cory discusses what the Longhorns need to accomplish, key matchups to watch, how Arch Manning can continue to develop, and why staying focused on the Roadrunners is more important than listening to outside distractions.
- 4 days ago13 min
Legend of the Locker Room: Rod Babers on Texas' Historic Ohio State Comeback, Establishing the Run & Controlled Chaos for Arch
Longhorn legend Rod Babers takes us inside the mindset of a championship-caliber football team. Rod reflects on Texas' historic comeback against Ohio State, explains why the Longhorns must establish the running game moving forward, and describes how Steve Sarkisian can put Arch Manning in "controlled chaos" situations that maximize his talent while keeping the offense efficient. Rod also shares insights from a player's perspective on leadership, locker room culture, and what it takes to stay focused when the spotlight is brightest.
- 4 days ago8 min
Sean Fox: Lane Kiffin, Ole Miss & The Madness Surrounding LSU Heading into Ole Miss
Sean Fox of 97.7 Fox Sports joins The Morning Kickoff with Mike "Hardball" Hardge & Mark Henry to discuss the buzz surrounding Lane Kiffin and his LSU program as they prepare for a massive matchup against Ole Miss.
- 4 days ago1h 12m
Longhorns Unbothered: Sark on Blocking Out the Noise, Overcoming Early Adversity & Preparing for UTSA
On this episode of The Morning Kickoff with Mike "Hardball" Hardge & Mark Henry, the Longhorns remain one of the biggest stories in college football, but Steve Sarkisian's message is simple: block out the noise and stay focused on the task at hand. Hardge and Mark discuss how Texas has handled adversity early in the season, the continued development of Arch Manning, key injury updates, and what the Longhorns need to accomplish as they prepare for UTSA. The guys also break down the culture Sark continues to build inside the program, the importance of leadership during challenging moments, and why Texas has remained resilient despite the outside distractions. Plus, a look at the lessons learned through the first few weeks of the season and how the Longhorns can continue building momentum heading into the heart of their schedule.
- 5 days ago1h 40m
Protecting College Sports, Texas vs. UTSA Preview & NFL Bounce-Back Week
On this edition of The Morning Kickoff, we break down the proposed Protect College Sports Act and debate which rule could have the biggest impact on college football, from transfer portal restrictions to NIL regulations and coaching movement. We also preview a busy football weekend as Texas prepares for UTSA, discuss the Cowboys' need to respond against Washington, and examine whether the Texans can handle business against Cincinnati. Plus:Sark's latest message on what it means to represent TexasHardge Knocks Life: The applause are over, now comes the workThe Battle of Ole MissNFL Winners and LosersMLB Pennant ChaseMike Leach's legendary Pac-12 mascot fight breakdownAll that and more on Sports Radio 1300 The Zone's Morning Kickoff
- 5 days ago7 min
Meaghan English Talks Texas vs. UTSA, Covering the Longhorns & That 15-Hour Road Trip to Florida
Daily Texan Sports Editor Meaghan English joins The Morning Kickoff to preview Texas' upcoming matchup with UTSA and discuss what she's seeing from the Longhorns heading into another important week. Meaghan also reflects on one of her most memorable assignments, making the grueling 15-hour trip to Florida last season to cover Texas on the road, and shares what it's like traveling with and reporting on one of college football's biggest programs.
- 5 days ago11 min
Legends of The Locker Room: Chris Nelson on Returning to Austin, Coaching the Right Way & UTSA's Defensive Difference-Makers
Former Texas Longhorn and current UTSA defensive line coach Chris Nelson joins The Morning Kickoff to discuss this week's matchup against Texas and what it's like returning to Austin. Nelson shares lessons learned from his playing days, his philosophy for developing young athletes, and the importance of building relationships inside the locker room. He also breaks down how he approaches coaching the trenches and highlights several Roadrunner defensive linemen who could make a major impact against the Longhorns. A conversation filled with football knowledge, coaching insight, and appreciation for the game from one of the most respected figures around the program.
- 6 days ago13 min
Fantasy Football Week 2: Michael Fabiano Exposes Busts & Hidden Gems!
Fantasy football expert Michael Fabiano joins the show to break down everything you need to know after an exciting Week 1 of the NFL season! We discuss the biggest fantasy football takeaways from Week 1, players who may be headed for disappointing performances in Week 2, and the under-the-radar sleepers who could help win your matchup. Michael also shares his insight on trending waiver wire pickups, breakout candidates, and which players fantasy managers should keep a close eye on moving forward.
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Welcome to “The Morning Kick-Off Show” with Mike “Hardball” Hardge and Olympian & WWE Legend, “The World’s Strongest Man” Mark Henry!
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