The Morning Kick-Off w/Mike Hardball Hardge & Mark Henry
Welcome to “The Morning Kick-Off Show” with Mike “Hardball” Hardge and Olympian & WWE Legend, “The World’s Strongest Man” Mark Henry!
Texas Hall Of Honor: Michael Williams
Mike "Hardball" Hardge and The World's Strongest Man, Mark Henry, talk with Hall Of Honor Inductee Michael Williams, here on The Morning Kickoff!
Texas Hall Of Honor: Khat Bell
Mike "Hardball" Hardge and The World's Strongest Man, Mark Henry, talk with Hall Of Honor Inductee Khat Bell, here on The Morning Kickoff!
Thirsty Thursday: The Big, Bright Stars In The Lone Star State
Mike "Hardball" Hardge and The World's Strongest Man, Mark Henry, talk all things Texas: Texas Football, Texas NFL teams, Texas Baseball, and even preview some Texas Hall Of Honors Inductees. It's all here on The Morning Kickoff!
Dr James Hurley Joins The Show!
Mike "Harball" Hardge and The World's Strongest Man, Mark Henry, speak with Tarleton State University President Dr. James Hurley about the upcoming Tarleton Football season. It's all here on The Morning Kickoff!
Wayback Wednesday: Countdown To Texas Football, Texas Baskeball, Jerry Jones Is Jerry Jones-ing
Mike "Hardball" Hardge and The World's Strongest Man, Mark Henry count down the days to the start of Texas Football, talk Texas Basketball, and give their thoughts on what Jerry Jones had to say concerning the Cowboys in the upcoming season. It's all here on The Morning Kickoff!
Turn The Page Tuesday: 39 Days To Texas Football!
Mike "Hardball" Hardge is back and counting down the days to Texas Football with The World's Srongest Man, Mark Henry. It's all here on The Morning Kickoff!
Longhorns Monday: 40 Days To Texas Football!
The World's Strongest Man, Mark Henry, and AM 1300 The Zone's Fearless Leader, Cameron Parker, give the latest as we count down the days to Texas Football. It's all here on The Morning Kickoff!
Wrapping Up SEC Media Week With A Feel Good Friday!
The World's Strongest Man, Mark Henry, and AM 1300 The Zone's Fearless Leader Cameron Parker recap the final day of SEC Media Week. It's all here on The Morning Kickoff!
It's A Thirsty Thursday At SEC Media Day!
Mike "Hardball" Hardge and The World's Strongest Man Mark Henry share the latest from SEC Media Day in Tampa. It's all here on The Morning Kickoff!
Its a Wayback Wednesday on The Morning Kickoff!
We're just 45 days away from kickoff, and SEC Media Days are rolling on. Day 2 featured Alabama's Kalen DeBoer, Florida's Jon Sumrall, Ole Miss defensive coordinator Pete Golding, and Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko, with plenty of headlines coming out of Atlanta.
We'll break down the biggest storylines from Day 2, then dive into Bill Connolly's analysis of whether Texas has what it takes to win the national championship—and what's standing in the Longhorns' way.
We'll also cover Texas Baseball's newly announced team awards, recap what SEC coaches had to say during th...
Its a turn the page Tuesday on The Morning Kickoff!
Its 46 days until college football kickoff, the season is unofficially here! We are breaking down Day 2 of SEC Media Days live from Tampa, featuring massive podium pressers from Kirby Smart (Georgia), Alex Golesh (Auburn), Clark Lea (Vanderbilt), and Shane Beamer (South Carolina). Plus, Steve Sarkisian and the Texas Longhorns are bringing their absolute studs to the main stage. Later in the show, we play a round of Buy or Sell on the wildest storylines heading into fall camp, and discuss the massive conference realignment news: Texas State is officially in the Pac-12, and their first major test is a...
Joe Cook
On today's show, we were joined by Joe Cook, who was on site at SEC Media Days to preview the upcoming season for Texas Longhorn Football. Joe provided insight from the event, discussing the expectations surrounding the Longhorns as they enter a new chapter in the SEC, key players to watch, and the biggest storylines coming out of the offseason. The conversation covered Texas' roster, coaching staff, position battles, and what it will take for the Longhorns to compete at the highest level in the SEC. It was a great inside look at the program as Texas prepares for a...
Tommy Yarrish
On today's show, we were joined by a Cowboys beat reporter Tommy Yarrish to preview Dallas Cowboys training camp and discuss the biggest storylines heading into the new season. The conversation covered key position battles, players to watch as camp opens, expectations for Dak Prescott and the offense, and how the coaching staff plans to build on last year's foundation. We also discussed the team's biggest strengths, areas of concern, and what fans should keep an eye on as training camp unfolds. It was an insightful look at where the Cowboys stand entering a critical stretch of preparation for the...
Morning Kickoff on a Longhorns Monday!
This episode covers the biggest storylines across football and beyond. We break down SEC Media Days and key matchups on the schedule, including Tennessee, Oklahoma, Missouri, and Kentucky, while counting down to kickoff. We also discuss the Texans opening training camp, Caitlin Clark making WNBA history, Yordan Alvarez's rise as one of baseball's elite hitters, and what's happened to the "Big Dumper." Plus, we recap an unforgettable World Cup third-place match, examine Cole Hutson's lawsuit for a fifth year of eligibility, and dive into the latest conversations surrounding the Texas high school transfer portal and NIL landscape.
MKO on a feel good Friday!
On this Feel Good Friday edition of The Morning Kickoff, Mike "Hardball" Hardge and WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry break down the FIFA Club World Cup Final, discuss the favorites to win it all, and react to Giannis Antetokounmpo's new home in Miami and the story behind his new jersey number. They also preview Arch Manning's upcoming season and what Texas must do to navigate its challenging first SEC schedule. The show wraps up with a look ahead to the NFL season, analyzing the Houston Texans and Dallas Cowboys, their strength of schedule, and what each team needs to...
Eric Henry
Eric Henry joins the show to break down the latest around Texas Longhorn football, focusing on why the defensive line must become the team's biggest strength this season. The discussion centers on whether Will Muschamp can elevate the unit and restore a dominant defensive identity, along with expectations for the Longhorns heading into the season, key storylines to watch, and where Texas stands as it prepares for its schedule
Hour 1 MKO 2.0
Texas football: The defensive line needs to become the team's strength, with hopes that Will Muschamp can revitalize the unit and make dominant defensive line play a key identity again.Soccer: A reminder that defensive, "prevent" tactics often backfire. England scored first but lost 2–1 to Argentina, with Lionel Messi providing two assists. Argentina advances to face Spain on Sunday.ESPY Awards: The Texas Longhorns were well represented at the annual awards.NFL: George Pickens is playing under the franchise tag.College football: A ranking of the Texas football schedule from easiest to toughest is mentioned.MLB: The second half of th...
WayBack Wednesday: 52 Days To Texas Football, World Cup Updates, NFL
Mike "Hardball" Hardge and guest host Eric Henry of Horns247 count down the days to Texas Football, talk World Cup updates, and more. It's all here on The Morning Kickoff!
Turn The Page Tuesday: 53 Days To Texas Football, NFL, Home Run Derby
Mike "Hardball" Hardge and Mark Henry talk countdown the days to the start of Texas Football, talk NFL, recap the Home Run Derby and more. It's all here on The Morning Kickoff!
Longhorns Monday: Texas Baseball, MLB, Taylor Rodeo
It's a Longhorn Monday with Mike "Hardball" Hardge and Mark Henry! They talk Texas Baseball, MLB, Taylor Rodeo, and more, here on The Morning Kickoff!
The Morning Kickoff with Mark Henry and Eric Henry filling in for Mike Hardge
Today's show was packed with Texas sports discussion as we broke down the biggest headlines around the Longhorns. We opened with Marcus Spears Jr.'s commitment to Texas basketball and what his addition means for the future of the program. With just 57 days until kickoff, we also debated what would define a successful 2026 season for Texas football and the expectations surrounding the Longhorns heading into the year.We also discussed the NBA Summer League, highlighting the top storylines and players to watch, before wrapping up the show by identifying the biggest X-factors for Texas football in 2026. From emerging playmakers to...
Isaac Trotter
Isaac Trotter joins the show to break down the Texas Longhorns basketball team, discuss the program's newest addition, and analyze how the latest roster move could impact the Longhorns heading into the upcoming season.
Chip Brown
Chip Brown joins the show to break down the latest Texas Longhorns basketball recruiting news, discussing the newest addition to the program and the impact this recruit could have on the team's future. Tune in for expert insight, recruiting analysis, and what it all means for the Longhorns moving forward.
Legends Of The Locker Room: James Silas
Mark Henry and Eric Henry talk with San Antonio Spurs legend James Silas and give him his respect here on The Morning Kickoff!
Thirsty Thursday: Kinfolk! It's A Henry Takeover!
Mark Henry and Eric Henry of 24/7Sports talk Will Muschamp, Texas Football, Lebron James, and more! It's all here on The Morning Kickoff!
David Eckert
David Eckert joins the show to break down the latest headlines surrounding Texas Longhorns athletics. From the hottest storylines in Longhorn baseball to the biggest developments in Texas football, David and the crew deliver expert analysis, insider insight, and everything Longhorn fans need to know.
The Morning Kickoff! Whats better than one? Two! Thats right! Eric Henry joins The Worlds Strongest Man, Mark Henry for todays show!
Eric Henry joins Mark Henry for another can't-miss episode as they break down the biggest stories in sports.The guys discuss the standout performers on the Texas Longhorns football team, debate whether Austin is ready for a professional hockey franchise—and where a team could call home—and dive into today's NBA landscape, including potential landing spots for the looming free agent LeBron James.Plus, don't miss Mark Henry's World's Strongest Take, where Mark shares his thoughts on a topic he rarely discusses. It's an episode packed with insight, debate, and plenty of surprises.
Hour 2 MKO
The Safety position is going to be key today
Texans defense under Demeco is top level.
World Strongest Take!
Hour 1 of MKO!
60 DAYS UNTIL Kickoff and The Texas Defense WILL, be at the top of Mind
USA FALLS TO Belgium and now the world wonders, is this best we can do? HC $6m
Joe Cook of Inside Texas
Texas Baseball picks up the #8 Transfer Portal player, UCLA Payton Brennan 9 hr’s and 51 rbi’s
Hour 2 of MKO!
The TE position is an important part of the Texas offense, but what has it been over the last few years
Cowboys
Texans
WST
JOEY CHESTNUT WINS AGAIN. Chokes someone out and keeps chasing the crown
Hour 1 of TMK!
Texas Football Continues its assault on the recruiting trail.
USA v Belgium tonight and they got great news on the move. Striker Folarin Balogun is eligible to play tonight
Bryce Hager Former Baylor Bear 2x Big12 Champ Spent time in NFL w/Rams and Jets. Now has a FB Camp for Girls
Texas Baseball lands 2 on Team USA
Worlds Strongest Take
Worlds Strongest Take presented by Mark Henry. Mark, Mike, and Cole all discuss potential landing spots for Lebron James.
Hardge and Henry preview the new look of the Pac12
Hardge and Henry preview the new look of the Pac12 and what the upcoming football season will look like with the new teams.
NBA heats up Jaylen Brown to Philly for Paul George. Tobias Harris to Spurs
NBA heats up Jaylen Brown to Philly for Paul George. Tobias Harris to Spurs
Anthony Williams of Connected Athletics
Anthony Williams of Connected Athletics
The Connected Camp July 11th
Register at connectedathletics.org
Texas Football is 65 days away from kickoff.
Texas Football is 65 days away from kickoff.
Texas' biggest question mark? OL
World Cup Updates
World Cup Updates
England outlast DR Congo 2-1 Harry Kane
Senegal falls to Belgium 3-2 extra time
USA beats Boznia 2-0 but not without controversy
Way Back Wednesday: 66 Days To Texas Football, World Cup Updates
The Morning Kickoff hosts continue counting down the days to Texas Football, give FIFA World Cup updates and more! It's all here on The Morning Kickoff with Mike "Hardball" Hardge and Mark Henry!
World Cup Updates, Latest in Texas Commits, Serena Williams Return
The hot topics today are the latest in the FIFA World Cup, the latest in commits to Texas Football, Serena Williams Return to tennis, and more! It's all here on The Morning Kickoff with Mike "Hardball" Hardge and Mark Henry!
Texas Football, World Cup Knockout Round, MLB Labor Dispute
Mike "Hardball" Hardge and Mark Henry talk Texas football, the World Cup knockout round, the MLB labor dispute, and more. It's all here on The Morning Kickoff!
