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

Today is “Turn the Page Tuesday,” the San Antonio takes Game 3 in Madison Square Garden 115-111 against the New York Knicks behind a 32-point night from Victor Wembanyama, making the series 2-1 for New York. Is the physicality of the NBA Finals going too far? We discuss. Texas Tech Quarter Brendan Sorsby has been reinstated due to an injunction by Judge Ken Curry of the 99th District Court in Lubb...

Today is “Longhorn Victory Monday.” The Texas Longhorns baseball team is heading to Omaha, Nebraska, after sweeping the Oregon Ducks and advancing to the College Baseball World Series. We hear from the Longhorns’ Head Coach Jim Schlossnagle. The San Antonio Spurs head to New York tonight after trailing 0-2 to the Knicks. How will they respond to the shocking losses at home? The aliens Shohei Ohtan...

Today is “Feel Good Friday.” The Texas Longhorns Softball team is the 2026 College Softball World Series Champion after a 2-0 sweep of the Texas Tech Red Raiders with a 4-1 victory. Game 2 of the NBA Finals is tonight, with the New York Knicks up 1-0 over the San Antonio Spurs. There was another incident with the fans in the stands towards the end of the game, and we discussed it. In the NFL, afte...

Today is “Thirsty Thursday.” The Texas Longhorns Softball team is one win from repeating as National Champions with a 7-3 victory in Game 1 of the College World Series Championship Game. The New York Knicks took down the San Antonio Spurs 105-95 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, with Jalen Brunson scoring 30 points. Nick Saban spoke to Congress about current NIL collectives during a hearing on the Prot...

Texas Longhorns Baseball head Coach Jim Schlossnagle joins the show to talk about the Austin Regional Round and Super Regional Round of the NCAA baseball World Series Tournament. Coach discussed the team's performance at the Austin Regional. Schlossnagle explained what the Oregon Ducks' strengths are and what the Horns can do to compete well. Coach shares an opinion on the College Baseball post-se...

Michigan Wolverine Fab 5-member, Ray Jackson, “Legends of the Locker Room,” to talk about Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks. Jackson talked about the key to the game that led to the Spurs' Game 1 loss. He explains what counter moves to the rotation to combat the Knicks. Ray talked about how game management can affect the flow of a game plan. He explains the...

Today is “Wayback Wednesday.” Game 1 of the NBA Finals is tonight as the San Antonio Spurs get ready to play the New York Knicks at Frost Bank Center. We break down the NBA Finals Series. We break down Victor Wembanyama’s emotional outpour after winning the Western Conference Finals. The Texas Longhorns’ softball team defended its National Championship in a rematch of last year’s title game agains...

Welcome to the Morning Kickoff as "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry and Mike "Hardball" Hardge debate on the emotional outpour of San Antonio Spurs Center Victor Wembanyama display his emotions after the Western Conference Finals in the NBA Playoffs. We also share NBA Hall of Famer Kevin Garnetts's opinions on the matter. You can hear it all here on “The Morning Kickoff Show!”

Today is “Turn the Page Tuesday.” The Texas Longhorns softball team went back-to-back to defeat the Tennessee Volunteers 5-2 in game 1 and 4-0 in game to make the third consecutive College World Series Championship Series against the Texas Tech Red Raiders. A blockbuster trade happened in the NFL as the Cleveland Browns traded Miles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams. While another trade, AJ Brown fr...

Today is “Longhorn Victory Monday.” The San Antonio Spurs are going to the NBA after a Game 7 111-103 victory on the road against the Oklahoma City Thunder, with Victor Wembanyama scoring 22 points and securing the series Most Outstanding Player. Julian Champagnie also stepped up, scoring 20 points and shooting 6-for-10 from behind the arc. The Spurs are now getting ready for the New York Knicks f...

Today is “Feel Good Friday.” The San Antonio Spurs handled the Oklahoma City Thunder 118-91, expanding the lead with a 20-0 run, forcing a Game 7 in Oklahoma City on Saturday. The Texas Longhorns are ruffling feathers in West Texas. We talked more about the Cruz/Cantwell Bill being submitted to Congress to regulate college sports. The Longhorns softball team fell to the Tennessee Volunteers 6-3. T...

Today is “Thirsty Thursday.” Texas Athletic Director Chris Del Conte speaks to the media at SEC Meetings. The Austin American-Statesman lists its Texas Longhorns football top 20 players of all time. The San Antonio Spurs face elimination tonight in Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Longhorns’ Men’s Basketball Head Coach Sean Miller talked to the media a...

Texas Longhorns Baseball Head Coach Jim Schlossnagle is here to talk about the Austin Regionals. Coach discusses the challenges of facing teams in the Austin Regionals. Schlossanagle talks about the talent he’s coaching, why this time of year is special, and what it takes to win. He talks about the team's health at this point. Coach discusses the team's talent and the recognition of SEC Awards. Sc...

Today is “Wayback Wednesday,” SEC Meetings have started, and we hear from Texas Longhorns’ Head Coach Steve Sarkisian about the enforcement of college rules and possible playoff changes. The Oklahoma City Thunder took down the San Antonio Spurs 127-114 with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander exploding for 32 points and 9 assists. The Longhorns’ softball team is getting ready for its quest to repeat as Colleg...

Today is “Turn the Page Tuesday.” The New York Knicks sweep the Cleveland Cavaliers 130-93, but the Cavs think they’re the better team. The Texas Longhorns football team is getting recognition for its talent coming into the season. The Longhorns’ softball team is going to its third consecutive College Softball World Series. The baseball team fell to the Arkansas Razorbacks 8-1 in the SEC Tournamen...

Today is “Feels Good Friday,” Texas Longhorns Football Head Coach Steve Sarkisian talks to the media at the Houston Touchdown Club as he explains his comments on Ole Miss, shares his thoughts on the team, and the college football playoffs. There has been a ton of movement in college football this offseason. The New York Knicks dismantled Cleveland 109-93 with Josh Hart stepping up with 26 points a...

Today is “Throwback Thursday,” and the San Antonio Spurs fall to the Oklahoma City Thunder 112-113 behind a 30-point game from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Aaron Rodger is back and announces it will be his last season. What other athletes across sports are the next big names to hang up jerseys? May is Mental Health Month, and we hear from NCAA President Charlie Baker as he reveals the number one thing...

Texas Baseball Head Coach Jim Schlossnagle joins the show to talk about the team’s award winners and preparing for the SEC Tournament. Schlossanagle talked about getting ready to get back after time off. He talks about how great it was to see his players receive awards. Coach explains the pitching rotation plans going into the tournament. Schlossanagle explains what he expects to see in their upco...

For the “Legends of the Locker Room” segment, we have Michigan Fab Five Forward Ray Jackson to talk about the NBA Playoffs. Jackson gave his biggest takeaway in the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder series. He shares his opinion on how the Thunder are trying to contain Victor Wembanyama. He talked about the turnover issues and what the Spurs need to do to address them. Jackson talked abo...

Today is “Way Back Wednesday,” the New York Knicks' comeback from a 22-point lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers in overtime, 115-104, with Jalen Brunson scoring 38 points. Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning has high expectations coming into this season. We discuss what level of play is required for a successful season. Texas baseball and softball teams are cleaning up the awards. We take a lo...

Today is “Turn the Page Tuesday,” the San Antonio Spurs took down the Oklahoma City Thunder in a double overtime thriller, 122-115, with Victor Wembanyama scoring 41 points, 24 rebounds, and 3 blocks. The Texas Longhorns’ baseball team was well represented on the All-SEC awards. Former Longhorns’ Defensive Lineman T’Vondre Sweat is getting a lot of love with the New York Jets. The NFL market for t...

Today is “Longhorns’ Monday.” The Cleveland Cavaliers destroyed the Detroit Pistons 125-94 and are now set to play the New York Knicks. The San Antonio Spurs look ready to play the defending champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Dallas Cowboys' schedule was released, and the team is excited for the season, with new additions to the coaching staff. The Pittsburgh Steelers re-signed Aaron Rodger...

Today is “Feel Good Friday,” live from the Hyatt Lost Pines Club in Bastrop, Texas, it’s “The 25th Annual Mullett Open,” benefitting the Burke Center for Youth. We take a look at why the Texas Longhorns are the hottest ticket in college football. The Longhorns baseball team defeated the Missouri Tigers 6-3 behind an 11-strikeout performance by Pitcher Dylan Volantis. The NFL released its NFL Sched...

We have Bucky Godbolt of “The Bucky & BK Show” to talk about the 25th Annual “Mullet Open.” Bucky tells us what led to the creation of the event. He has a major announcement about this year's event. Godbolt talks about the specialness of the Burke Center for Youth. He talks about a major sponsor of the event. Plus, he shares some life stories. You can hear it all here on “The Morning Kickoff S...

We have Texas Baseball Head Coach Jim Schlossnagle on to talk about the team’s upcoming week. Schlossnagle discussed the positives from the series against Tennessee. Coach talked about what he’s learned about his team since the opening day. He talked about the first-year students who’ve stepped up on the team. Coach Schlossanagle discussed the team's health towards the end of the season. Coach tal...