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

Today is "Turn the Page Tuesday," the Texas Longhorns made an addition to their staff, hiring Mark Stoops as a new analyst. The Houston Texans made multiple moves yesterday, trading two offensive linemen for draft picks and Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery. Another Longhorn baseball player won the SEC Co-Player of the Week. The NFL Franchise Tag closes today. Who will likely be tagged i...

Today is “Longhorn Monday,” a great week for Texas sports. The Texas Longhorns Men’s Basketball team handled business in College Station 76-70 behind a big day from Tramon Mark. The women traveled to Tuscaloosa and took care of business, defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide 72-65 with Madison Booker scoring 21 points and 9 rebounds. The Longhorn softball team swept the week with three run-rule wins,...

Today is "Feel Good Friday," the #4-ranked Texas Longhorns finished their home season undefeated, yet again with a 79-50 victory over the #23-ranked Georgia Bulldogs. The NFL Combine has started, and some Longhorn players are getting ready to progress to the next level. We talk about the Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans, as both are making roster adjustments. We show our love for the NFL Combine...

Today is “Throwback Thursday,” the Texas Longhorns basketball team fell 84-71 to #7-ranked Florida Gators. The women’s team has a late-night date with the Georgia Bulldogs. The NCAA has a new lawsuit to deal with. The San Francisco 49ers and offensive tackle Trent Williams look to be parting ways. We discuss where he may land. The San Antonio Spurs are opening eyes with their ten-game winning stre...

We also have Texas Baseball Head Coach Jim Schlossnagle as they get ready to head to Houston for the Bruce Bolt College Classic at Daikin Park. Coach explained what he's learned about his team so far this season. We get his thoughts on how, due to the team being successful, they will handle being targeted. Schlossnagle praised his team's valuable defense. He explained how much time the teams need...

Today is "Wind Down Wednesday." We have more from Texas Longhorns Football Head Coach Steve Sarkisian's press conference on Monday, in which he discussed the recovery of Cam Coleman and Arch Manning's recovery from surgery. Longhorns' Basketball Head Coach Sean Miller spoke to the media as he prepares for tonight's big game against the Florida Gators. The Longhorns' Baseball team has its third run...

Today, on "Turn the Page Tuesday," Texas Longhorns' Football Head Coach Steve Sarkisian met with the media and addressed college football cultures as they pertain to the transfer portal, how quickly players can fit in, and his feelings about the offensive line. The NFL Combine is this week, and seven Longhorns are participating. The Longhorn baseball team is playing the Vaqueros of Texas Rio Grand...

Today is "Longhorn Monday," the Texas Longhorns Men's Basketball team fell to the Georgia Bulldogs 91-90. The women defeated the Mississippi State Bulldogs by 50, 92-42, behind a big 27-point night from Madison Booker. The Longhorn football team has media availability today, and the running back position is a focus. The US Men's Olympic Hockey team wins gold with a game-winning overtime goal. The...

Today is "Feel Good Friday," the Texas Longhorns Women's Basketball team squashed the Arkansas Razorbacks 93-62 behind a 21-point Madison Booker night. Controversy for the Kansas Jayhawks basketball team, as the team and Bill Self remain frustrated by Freshman Darryn Peterson's availability. A special dedication to a family member. Olympic Gold for the US, with one being a hockey thriller. The San...

Today is "Thirsty Thursday," and Texas Longhorns Women's Basketball Team Head Coach Vic Schaefer spoke to the media, addressing his harshness toward the team after a tough loss to Vanderbilt. He also expresses the growth with Freshman Aaliyah Crump. The Dallas Cowboys' new Defensive Coordinator, Christian Parker, was introduced to the media, and many people are impressed with him. Notre Dame recei...

We have Texas Head Coach Jim Schlossnagle on the show to talk about last week's performance and expectations for hosting Michigan State. Coach talks about preparing for conditions and playing in a different atmosphere. Coach praised the pitching of Dylan Volantis last weekend. He talked about options with the pitching staff. He gave us the status of Freshman Outfielder Anthony Pack and talked abou...

We have “Legends of the Locker” Lifetime Longhorn Texas Softball Catcher Megan Willis. She talked about how the team has followed through on their commitment to continuing the school legacy, stepping it up, and winning the National Championship. Willis gave her opinion on the dominance of Catcher Reese Atwood. She talked about calling games for the University of Texas Softball. Willis tells us her...

Today is “Humpday Wednesday.” The Texas Longhorns are moving future scheduled football games. Texas Heisman hype is back. We answer which side of the ball with Texas football has the most to prove? The Texas Men’s Basketball team holds off the LSU Tigers 88-85 after having a 17-point lead. Is the team pushing for a no-brainer NCAA Tournament spot? The Texas Baseball team had a come-from-behind run...

Today is "Fat Tuesday." The Texas Board of Regents approves Will Muschamp and other coaching staff additions to the football team. The Texas Men's Basketball team gets set to play the LSU Tigers at the Moody Center tonight. We talk about Anthony Kim's redemption story as he wins the LIV Golf Adelaide Tournament this weekend. Tyreek Hill is looking for a new home after his Miami Dolphins release. W...

Texas Softball Head Coach Mike White joins the show to talk about the team's performance in the Bevo Classic. He gives his input on seeing the young players react this weekend. Coach lets us know which players have surprised him. White talks about how Viviana Martinez looks, recovering from last year's injury. He talked about playing the West Coast team in the upcoming DeMarina Invitational. He in...

Today is “Longhorn Victory Monday.” The Texas Longhorns Men’s Basketball team started the weekend with an 85-68 victory over the Missouri Tigers, with big games from Guard Dailyn Swain and Nick Codie stepping up off the bench. The Texas Women’s Basketball team went to Knoxville and ground out a 65-63 win over the Tennessee Volunteers, ending with a clutch defensive play by Bryanna Preston. The Col...

Today is "Feel Good Friday." Mark Henry is out for one more day. The Texas Longhorns Women's Basketball team suffered a hard loss to the Vanderbilt Commodores, 86-70. Head Coach Vic Shaefer has some strong comments on the team. The Texas Men's Basketball team is set to travel to Missouri to play the Tigers. Head Coach Sean Miller gave some comments on the team hitting its stride and facing a star...

Today is "Thirsty Thursday," and we have Eric Henry of Horns 24/7 pinch-hitting for "The World's Strongest Man," Mark Henry. Some of the Texas Longhorn football players get invited to the NFL Combine. The Texas Women's Basketball team gets set to play the #5-ranked Vanderbilt Commodores. The defending national champions, the Texas Longhorns Softball team, finally steps on the field at Red & Ch...

We have Texas Baseball Head Coach Jim Schlossnagle to talk about his excitement for opening day at UFCU Disch-Falk Field to play the UC Davis Aggies.  Schlossnagle discussed his starting pitching lineup. He explains his decision to move Pitcher Dylan Volantis into the starting rotation. Coach shares his ideas on integrating new pitching talent into the team's rotation. Coach Schloss shares his opi...

Today, "Humpday Wind Me Up Wednesday," KVUE's Cory Mose pinch hits for the World's Strongest Man. Texas Women's Basketball Team gets ready to play the #5-ranked Vanderbilt Commodores, and we have some sound for Head Coach Vic Shaefer talking about the impact of Justice Carlton. The Longhorn Football team's offseason has brought in some impact players, and Quarterback Arch Manning is, of course, th...

Today is "Turn the Page Tuesday," the Texas Longhorns Women's Basketball Team defeated the Kentucky Wildcats 64-53 behind Justice Carlton's 17-point night. The Longhorn Football team is getting some buzz going into next season. The NCAA is finally doing the right thing, as the news of Alabama Crimson Tide Center Charles Bediako's ruling has been announced. The NBA became a brawl fest yesterday. Th...

Today is "Longhorn Monday." The Seattle Seahawks won Super Bowl LX, dominating the New England Patriots 29-13, with Running Back Kenneth Walker III winning the Most Valuable Player award, rushing for 135 yards. Sam Darnold's redemption story is one for the ages. We learn why the Seahawks defense is called "Darkside." We argue for other MVP candidates for the big game. Texas Men's Basketball Team d...

Today is “Feel Good Friday.” The Texas Women’s Basketball Team defeated the LSU Tigers 77-64 with a six-steal night from Rori Harmon. Super Bowl LX is Sunday, and we hear from Drake May on the advice he’s received from his coaching staff. Former Patriots Defensive Lineman Vince Wilfork had some things to say about Tom Brady and his own accolades in football. The Olympics have started, and we talk...

Today is “Thirsty Thursday.” Texas Athletic Director Chris Del Conte held a town hall meeting yesterday to address the future of Texas sports programs, including upgrades to baseball and softball facilities and a Spring Game for football. The Texas Women’s Basketball team gets ready to get its revenge against the LSU Tigers. We got sound from Head Coach Vic Schaefer. As we are a day closer to the...

We have Texas Baseball Head Coach Jim Schlossnagle for his weekly segment to talk about Texas Baseball. He gives us his take on the pitching from Saturday's Alumni Game. Coach informs us of what players exceed expectations. Schlossnagle lets us know who the team leaders are. He also gives us the status of where Pitcher Thomas Burns fits in the rotation. Coach shared his thoughts on the program's f...