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Today is “Longhorn Victory Monday,” and the Texas Longhorns women’s basketball team won the SEC Tournament. The Longhorn football team is getting closer to spring practice; we share what is interesting to look out for. The Longhorns men’s basketball team fell to the Oklahoma Sooners. The Texas baseball team remains undefeated after sweeping USC Upstate, while the Softball team opens the SEC schedule by sweeping South Carolina. NFL Free Agency starts with a blockbuster trade. The San Antonio Spurs handle the Houston Rockets in an I-10 battle. The Boston Celtics, with the return of Jason Tatum, could be the best...

Today is "Feel Good Barbecue Cookoff Friday," on location at the Travis County Fairgrounds for the Austin Rodeo sponsored by Pitstop Buyers Club with special guest co-host Eric Henry of Horns 24/7. The Texas Longhorns football team is getting ready for Spring Camp. We talk about the team's culture, and setting the tone is necessary as Arch Manning progresses. Longhorns Women's Basketball Head Coach Vic Schaefer gets the team ready to play Alabama tonight in the SEC Tournament. He talked about his excitement for this time of year. The Buffalo Bills traded for Chicago Bears receiver D.J. Moore. How does...

Today is “Throwback Thursday,” the Texas Longhorns Men’s Basketball team fell to the Arkansas Razorbacks 105-85. Mark pays off the story of his epic fall. We say goodbye to a legendary coach and analyst. The South Alabama and Coastal Carolina women’s basketball teams had a brawl. There will be consequences. “The World’s Strongest Take!” Plus, we have Eric Henry of Horns 24/7 talking about the Longhorns Men’s Basketball and Football. We also have Texas Baseball Head Coach Jim Schlossnagle to talk about last week’s sweep at the Bruce Bolt Classic in Houston. Then we bring on KVUE’s Anne-Parker...

We talk to Texas Baseball Head Coach Jim Schlossnagle after a successful sweep at the Bruce Bolt Classic in Houston and a victory on Tuesday against Houston Christian. We congratulated him on his 100th head-coaching victory. He gives the details of the agreement with Junior Infielder Casey Borba, which led him to grow out his mustache. He talked about the success of Senior Infielder Temo Becca, who won SEC Player of the Week. Coach explained to us what needs to happen to continue the current success. Schlossanagle talked about what help the team needed to get prepared to play in...

Today is “Wind Me Down Wednesday.” The Texas Longhorns Women’s Basketball team is getting ready for the SEC Tournament, and we get some sound from Conference 1st Team player Madison Booker. The Men’s team looks to get another win against the Arkansas Razorbacks. The Longhorn baseball team got another run-rule victory over the Houston Christian Huskies, winning 16-3. The NFL franchise tags have been designated, and a starting quarterback has been released; we talk about it. “The World’s Strongest take!”  Plus, we have Danny Davis from the Austin American-Statesman to talk Texas football and women’s basketball. You can hear it a...

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 in the league? We take a look at Daniel Jeremiah's mock draft. The World Baseball Classic is cranking off; we look at the teams and pick the favorites. We look at the Longhorns' basketball recruiting...

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, completing it with Tegan Kavan shutting the door on Incarnate Word with a no-hitter, 8-0. The Texas Longhorns players attended the NFL Combine; we discussed how they performed. Which Longhorn player is undervalued for the draft? The Sa...

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 Sonny Styles performance. The family got together yesterday after the show, and we talked about it. The San Antonio Spurs win 11 straight, the Houston Rockets' Kevin Durant scores his 32,000th point, and we ask...

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 streak. “The World’s Strongest Take!” Plus, we have Eric Henry of Horn’s 24/7 to talk Texas men’s basketball and football. We also have Texas Baseball Head Coach Jim Schlossnagle as they get ready to hea...

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 to prepare for different field conditions. Coach Schlossnagle discusses the pitching of Sam Cozart and Thomas Burns. He talked about the depth of his team's offense.

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-rule victory of the current homestand, handling the Texas Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros 14-0. What's wrong with the Los Angeles Lakers? We discuss after a loss to the Orlando Magic. The Houston Texans set the record straight...

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 Grande Valley. The San Antonio Spurs and Detroit Pistons faced off last night. Boston Celtics Jaylen Brown is in MVP talks. The Dallas Cowboys could put the franchise tag on Receiver George Pickens. We salute a...

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 Dallas Cowboys re-signed a key player, but others still need to be addressed. The San Antonio had a great weekend at the Moody Center with Victor Wembanyama having his own slam dunk contest against the Sacramento Kings...

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 Antonio Spurs played at the Moody Center, dominating the Phoenix Suns 121-94 with a balanced team attack. We discuss NBA tanking rules. A ton of special events this weekend with Longhorn Legends, so we'll inform you about them...

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 receiver Mylan Graham said something a little puzzling about his former school.  Kansas Head Coach Bill Self talked about the frustration with Freshman Guard Darryn Peterson. Plus, we have Erice Henry of Horns 24/7 to talk Texas Men's Basketball and S...

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 about how he looked so far. Schlossnagle talked about the hitting of Outfielder Aiden Robbins. He praised Reliever Sam Cozart's consistency so far. He answered what his starting rotation will be this weekend.

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 most memorable moments at the University of Texas. She informs us of what she has going on in Austin now.

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-rule win over the Lamar Cardinals, 14-4. The Dallas Cowboys are targeting a former Longhorn player. Texas Indoor Tennis wins a National Championship. A college basketball coach makes an odd decision during the game...

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. We talk about the emotions of being an athlete in the Olympics. Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather Jr are going to step in the ring together. "The World's Strongest Take!" Plus, we...

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 informs us what to expect from the young players in their first real road games. He gives us the key things he looks at with the roster at this point in the season. He...

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 College Football transfer portal is setting up for players to prove they have something to prove coming into the season. The Texas Softball team had a power surge this weekend, culminating in two doublehe...

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 like Mark Mitchell. LeBron James became the oldest player to reach a triple-double last night, adding to his strong resume, and he gets ready for his record-breaking 22nd All-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 & Charline McCombs Field in the BEVO Classic tonight against the Abilene Christian Wildcats. We say goodbye to an actor who played an iconic role in a Texas High School sports movie. We talk NBA as the San Antonio Spurs...

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 opinions on Infielder Ethan Mendoza's possible ceiling on the team. He gave his opinion on possible playing time for Infielder Adrian Rodriguez and Outfielder Jonah Williams. Coach Schlossnagle tells us what drives him at this stage in his c...

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, the player to watch. Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott has put in a ton of work in the offseason, and Receiver CeeDee Lamb has high expectations for bringing back a free-agent teammate. The San Antonio Spurs are...

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. The Cowboys' new defensive coordinator is touted for his intelligence, and the team is expected to bring in the same type of players. Catcher Reese Atwood was named SEC player of the week. "The World's Strongest Take!"...

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 defeated the Ole Miss Rebels 79-68 Saturday behind outstanding play from Matas Vokietatis and Tramon Mark. The Women's Basketball Team is getting ready to play the Kentucky Wildcats tonight, and we got sound from Head Coach...

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 about the upcoming events, including Lindsey Vonn going for gold in skiing. The NBA trade deadline just passed, and Ja Morant wasn’t traded because he had negative trade value. The...

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 NBA trade deadline, we discuss winners and losers so far in the market. Super Bowl LX is Sunday. We get some sound from the New England Patriots Offensive Coordinator, Josh McDaniels, on Dra...

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 future renovations. He explained the importance of Strength and Conditioning Coach Matt Couch and how that has helped the team. You can hear it all here on "The Morning Kickoff Show!"

Today is “Humpday Wednesday,” the Texas Longhorns Men’s Basketball team defeated the South Carolina Gamecocks 84-75 behind a Dailyn Swain 22-point night. The NBA trade deadline is Thursday, and we’ve already had a blockbuster trade. Another major New England Patriot misses the Pro Football Hall of Fame. As we get closer to Super Bowl LX, we hear more from opposing quarterbacks about the defenses they’ll be facing. The NFL Players Association has no appetite for an 18-game schedule. What is our go-to Super Bowl food entrée? We’re getting closer to saying goodbye to NBA superstars. Texas Athleti...

A special annoucement as 1300 The Zone welcomes back Bucky Godbolt and Brad Kellner what will host the nest drive-stime show, "The Bucky & BK Show," which will be running from 5-7 p. m. They join "The Morning Kickoff Show" talk talk about the upcoming program.

Texas baseball Head Coach Mike White joins the show to talk Texas Softball. Coach White explains his excitement about starting the season and defending the National Championship. He lets us know his plans for replacing last year's talent. He gets deep into the leadership roles of Reese Atwood and Teagan Kavan. White explained how he attacked the transfer portal and recruited this offseason. Coach emphasized the importance of Viviana Martinez's return from injury. He tells us about the revolving movement in players' positions on the team. He names the players who have impressed him this offseason. Lastly, White talked about...

Today is “Turn the Page Tuesday,” as the Texas Men’s Basketball team gets set to play the South Carolina Gamecocks. We get sound from Head Coach Sean Miller. We are approaching Super Bowl LX, and the opposing quarterbacks have great admiration for each other. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell had a couple of major stories to address at Super Bowl media day. The guys hash out possible trade scenarios for the San Antonio Spurs acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo. “The World’s Strongest Take!” We have a special return to 1300 The Zone as a welcome back, and we talk to Bucky Godbolt and Brad Kel...

Today is “Longhorn Monday.” The Texas Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams swept the Oklahoma Sooners with a 78-70 women’s victory and a 79-69 victory for the men.  Men’s Head Coach Sean Miller gets his 500-career victory, and Women’s Head Coach Vic Schafer thanks the fans for the intense environment. The Longhorn baseball team held its alumni game, and fans got to see some of the new talent.  A boxer had a hair-raising experience Saturday night. We give a preview of the Super Bowl and give our opinion on the head coaching moves in the NFL. Tennessee Men’s...

Today is "Feel Good Friday," the Texas Longhorns Women's Basketball team defeated the Florida Gators 88-68 behind a 24-point night from Forward Madison Booker. Dave Campbell Magazine gave out its Mr. Football award, and it's a player arriving to play football at the 40 Acres. We have more NFL coaching hires we give our thoughts. The Super Bowl has big wagers on the game; to no surprise, one of the largest wagers was made by a familiar face. We share opinions on the Dallas Cowboys' upcoming draft. We preview the big weekend in Texas sports, as the Texas baseball team hosts...

Today is “Thirsty Thursday.” The Texas Men’s Basketball team fell to the Auburn Tigers 88-82 despite a big career-high 30-point game from Jr guard Dailyn Swain. The Texas Women’s Basketball team looks forward to getting on the court after a long break against the Florida Gators. Head Coach Vic Shaefer discussed the effects of a long wait. Former New York Giants Quarterback Eli Manning doesn’t cut it for the Hall of Fame again; we discuss his chances of eventually getting in. Bill Belichick news continues to dominate the headlines, with athletes across the board giving their input. The San An...

Texas Baseball Head Jim Schlossnagle joins the show for his weekly segment. He talks about how special the Texas Alumni game, presented by the Longhorn Network and scheduled for Saturday at 2 p.m., Jan. 31, at UFCU Disch-Falk Field, is. He explains how the game can still get a little chippy. Coach talks about the team’s ability to compete year-round within itself. He explains his excitement about new guys stepping up into their new roles. He gives us a couple of new guys on the team who we’ll get familiar with as the season goes on. Schlossnagle lets us know...

Today is “Thirsty Thursday,” and the Texas Longhorns football team has signed another offensive lineman in the transfer portal. Bill Belickeck doesn’t make the Hall of Fame on the first ballot. Texas Women’s Basketball Head Coach Vick Schaefer is tired of being asked about this one element of the game. New hires as head coaches and coordinators in the NFL. The NBA trade deadline is approaching. Which players are on the trade block, and who should be? College football Senior Bowls are happening. Who are the players standing out? The Texas men’s basketball team is stepping up to play th...

Today, “Turn the Page Tuesday,” the Super Bowl after a stellar NFC Championship game with the Seattle Seahawks defeating the Los Angeles Rams 31-27, is a back-and-forth game.  Also, in the AFC Championship game, a winter storm was the backdrop as the New England Patriots outlast the Denver Broncos 10-7. The Texas Longhorns Men’s basketball team defeated the Georgia Bulldogs 87-67 at Moody Center this weekend behind the play of Dailyn Swain and Tramon Mark. Sheduer Sanders is now a Pro Bowler, and the Pittsburgh Steelers now have a head coach. The NBA trade deadline is approaching, but the highly...