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Today is “Thirsty Thursday,” Texas Longhorns Quarterback Arch Manning is ready for the pressure coming into his second year. The Cleveland Cavaliers took it to the Detroit Pistons 117-113, led by James Harden, who scored 30 points, and Max Strus scored 20 off the bench. Former Texas Longhorn basketball player Dayin Swain is getting ready for the next level. The NFL Schedule will be released in ful...

Today is “Way Back Wednesday,” and Texas Longhorns Head Coach Steve Sarkisian had a lot to say in a USA Today article. He talks recruiting, NCAA rules, and takes a shot at another SEC school. The start times of two major Texas college football games were announced. The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 126-97 with Victor Wembanyama scoring 27 points and 17 rebounds. The Philade...

We have Texas Longhorns Softball Head Coach Mike White, who won the SEC Tournament, as they prepare to defend their title in the NCAA Tournament. Coach White talked about the journey that led to the team winning the SEC Tournament. Coach talked about Viviana Martinez's work at shortstop. He talked about the excitement of the Longhorns being the must-see television. White talked about the impact of...

Today is “Turn the Page Tuesday,” the Cleveland Cavaliers tied the series 2-2 with the Detroit Pistons with a 112-103 win, with Donavan Michell scoring a playoff career high 43 points. The Oklahoma City Thunder swept the Los Angeles Lakers, closing them out with a 115-110 victory. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points and 8 assists. Is this it for LeBron James? San Antonio Spurs big man Victor...

Today is “Longhorn Victory Monday.” The Texas Longhorns softball team won the SEC Tournament and is now the #2 National Seed. In the NBA Playoffs, the New York Knicks made Philadelphia a home game, defeating the 76ers 144-114 and sweeping the series. We discuss what’s next for the 76ers. The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the San Antonio Spurs 114-109, with 36 points from Anthony Davis and Victor...

Today is “Feel Good Friday.” The Texas Longhorns basketball team is expecting to rise next season. The Cleveland Cavaliers are on life support as the Detroit Pistons defeated them 107-97 with Cade Cunningham scoring 25 points and 10 assists. The Oklahoma City Thunder dominates the Los Angeles Lakers 125-107 with both Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren scoring 22 points. Texas softball wins...

We have Texas Longhorns Golf Head Coach John Fields on the show to talk Texas golf. Coach talks about the school’s culture and history. He talked about the stars he’s coached at UT. Fields explains who’s the next big thing in golf. Coach Fields discussed what he looks for in the athletes he recruits. Fields explain how Texas is hosting the College National Championship Tournament, but it’s in Carl...

We have Texas Baseball Head Coach Jim Schlossnagle to recap last weekend’s series with Mississippi State, the midweek game with UTSA, and the upcoming series in Knoxville against the Tennessee Volunteers. We get his thoughts on the SEC Tournament having the Automatic Balls and Strikes system. Coach explains the decision-making process for protesting a call in the system. Schlossnagle explains how...

For “Legends of the Locker Room,” we have Lifetime Longhorn Football’s Derrick Johnson. Johnson gave us a reaction to being elected to the Kansas City Chiefs’ Hall of Fame. DJ talked about the Chiefs organization and what the city meant to him. He reflected on his career and the path of success as a Chief. Johnson talked about what he saw working with the Texas linebackers and what stood out. DJ e...

Today is “Thirsty Thursday,” we get the story and update from Lifetime Longhorn Jordan Shipley as he talks to “The Stampede” about the accident that led to him being hospitalized months ago. The New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 108-102, with Karl-Anthony Towns, Jalen Brunson, and OG Anunoby all having 20 points or more. The San Antonio Spurs conquered the Minnesota Timberwolves with sev...

Today is “Humpday Wednesday.” The Texas Longhorns football team's schedule is one of the toughest in college football. The Big 10 is separating itself from the rest in college football. In the NBA Playoffs, the Detroit Pistons took it to the Cleveland Cavaliers 111-101, and the Oklahoma City Thunder handled the Los Angeles Lakers 108-90. The Longhorns baseball team defeated the UTSA Roadrunners 11...

Today is “Taco Tuesday,” and happy “Cinco De Mayo.” Texas Longhorns football continues to get preseason hype. The San Antonio Spurs lost a close one to the Minnesota Timberwolves. The New York Knicks took it to the Philadelphia 76ers due to Jalen Brunson and bully ball. Jaylen Brown needs to stop livestreaming after being critical of NBA officiating; expect a heavy fine. The Longhorns baseball tea...

Today is “Longhorn Monday,” the Texas Longhorns football team lands another explosive athlete to its depth chart, gaining another running back to its backfield with another recruiting commitment.  We had a plethora of games in the NBA Playoffs over the weekend, and who fell and who moved on. The Major League Baseball Automatic Balls and Strikes System has been a benefit to the game. Texas Baseball...

Comedian Bill Bellemy is live in the studio; he gives us laughs, tells stories, and promotes this weekend’s stand-up shows at Cap City Comedian Club. You can hear it all here on “The Morning Kickoff Show!”

Today is “Feel Good Friday.” The NBA Playoffs have a couple of eliminations, with the New York Knicks obliterating the Atlanta Hawks 140-89, and the Philadelphia 76ers surviving the Boston Celtics 160-93. The Minnesota Timberwolves eliminated the Denver Nuggets 110-98. Arch Manning hype is real, and we talk about why. The Dallas Cowboys are getting the hype train running. Plus, Comedian Bill Belle...

Texas Baseball Head Coach Jim Schlossnagle joined the show to talk about last weekend's series with Vanderbilt, Tuesday's comeback victory over Sam Houston St, and the upcoming series against the Mississippi St. Bulldogs. He spoke about the psychology of maintaining a positive relationship with a player when they're struggling. Coach answers what the conversation would be if a player is benched or...

Today is Thirsty Thursday. The NBA Playoffs are on fire, with the Rockets surviving the Lakers 99-93 to make the series 3-2. The Cavaliers beat the Raptors 125-120, and the Pistons beat the Magic with Cade Cunningham and Paolo Banchero dueling with 45 points. The way-too-early NFL Mock drafts are coming out, and four Texas Longhorns are listed in the top ten picks. Panic alarm is going off among L...

Today is "Way Back Wednesday," with more details on the Texas Tech Quarterback Brendan Sorbey's gambling scandal, and he may be finished with college football. Texas Longhorns Head Coach Steve Sarkisian spoke with "Voice of the Texas Longhorns" Craig Way yesterday, and we played and shared our thoughts on the interview.  The Longhorn baseball team had a comeback victory last night behind four home...

Today is "Turn the Page Tuesday," and college football has a major scandal with Texas Tech Quarterback Brendan Sorsby entering gambling treatment. How will the NCAA react, and what does this mean for Sorsby's future? The Los Angeles Rams drafting Ty Simpson is causing some controversy. The Texas Longhorns baseball team gets ready to host the Sam Houston St Bearcats with Freshman Michael Winter tak...

Today is “Longhorn Monday,” the NFL draft wrapped up, and we talk about where the Texas Longhorn players land. The NBA playoffs continue with the return of Victor Wembanyama from concussion protocol. The Longhorn baseball team handled Vanderbilt Commodores 4-3 with a huge, long relief pitching performance by Sam Cozart. The softball team run-ruled the Kentucky Wildcats 11-2 with three home runs. I...

Today is "Feel Good Friday." The NFL draft was last with the Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans getting their guys. The Texas Longhorns basketball team added another big piece in the transfer portal. The baseball team's first-year students are getting some love as they prepare for Vanderbilt this weekend, while the softball team travels to Kentucky to play the Wildcats. The Hawks, Timberwolves, and...

Live from Rowdy Cowboy in Round Rock, your favorite personalities from AM 1300 The Zone bring you a special NFL Draft Preview Show! Join Cameron Parker, Mike Hardge, Mark Henry, Brad Kellner and Bucky Godboldt for a discussion of the draft's biggest storylines, including what the Cowboys and Texans will do, where Jeremiyah Love and other top prospects will land, and what's next in the George Picke...

Today is “Thirsty Thursday,” the NFL Draft starts tonight, and we talk about what the Dallas Cowboys may do and what Texas Longhorns football players who come off the board. The NBA playoffs continue as the Detroit Pistons knocked off the Orlando Magic, and the Oklahoma City Thunder cooled down the Phoenix Suns. New England Patriots’ Head Coach finally addressed the Diana Russini situation. Should...

We have Rob Parker of the Odd Couple to address his comments that have upset a ton of wrestling fans. Mark Henry explains why wrestling fans adore it so much—Rob rebuttals and talks about when he was a fan and why he's no longer one. We also talk about the video package for former California/Los Angeles Angels Outfielder Garret Anderson, who recently passed away. You can hear it all here on "The M...

Texas Longhorns' Baseball Head Coach Jim Schlossnagle joins the show to talk about last week's performance against the Alabama Crimson Tide and this week's matchup against the Vanderbilt Commodores. Schlossanagle spoke on his pitching staff's performance against the Crimson Tide. He talked about the toughness of the SEC schedule and how the team competes against it. Coach explains how Dylan Volant...