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Today is "Way Back Wednesday". Texas Longhorns Head Coach Steve Sarkisian met with the media yesterday, and we heard what he had to say about spring practice. Texas Swingman Dailyn Swain has entered the NBA Draft. The Longhorns baseball team defeated the Incarnate Word Cardinals 16-4 with a huge offensive output. It's Masters' Week, and there is no Tiger, but Phil McIlroy hosted the Masters Dinner. We shared our Master's Dinner meal. Bubba Watson shares his thoughts on Tiger Woods latest issues. Should the Los Angeles Lakers start over after this rough season? We have more from North Carolin hiring...

Today is “Turn the Page Tuesday.” The Michigan Wolverines are Men’s Basketball National Champions, defeating Connecticut 67-63, behind the Most Outstanding Player of the Game, Guard Elliot Cadeau. The Texas Longhorns women’s basketball team may lose three players in the transfer portal. The Longhorn football team gets back on the field to prepare for the April 18th Fan Fest. The North Carolina Tar Heels have their new basketball head coach. We share our opinions on the NBA Awards and who we see winning MVP and Rookie of the Year. We talked about the latest NFL Draft news. “The World’s St...

Today is “Longhorns’ Monday.” The Texas Longhorns women’s basketball team fell in the Final Four to the UCLA Bruins, Friday, 51-44. On the other side of the bracket, the South Carolina Gamecocks defeated the Connecticut Huskies 62-48, but it wasn’t without controversy. In the National Championship Game, the Bruins took it to the Gamecocks 79-51. We talked about the Cowboys, the NFL Draft, and the options they have. What’s next for the graduating seniors in women’s basketball? We talked about the WNBA draft. The Men’s Final Four Championship Game is tonight, the Michigan Wolverines play the Connecticut...

Today is "Feel Good Final Four Friday," and the Texas Longhorns women's basketball team gets ready to face the UCLA Bruins tonight. The Longhorns' football player met with the media. Kirk Cousins' agent is the greatest agent of all time. Texas softball team defeated #4 Alabama Crimson Tide 9-1 last night, while the baseball team fell to South Carolina Gamecocks 9-1 as well. Men's Final Four is set. UConn plays Illinois while Michigan plays Arizona on Saturday. We talk some NBA as the Spurs get their 11th straight victory, and Luka Doncic suffers a hamstring injury. More news about Tiger Woods...

Today is the "Throwback Thursday" edition. The Texas Longhorns women's basketball team prepares for the Final Four as they face the UCLA Bruins. We have more sound for Longhorns Football Head Coach Steve Sarkisian on the running back room and offensive line. The Houston Comets are returning to the WNBA. Victor Wembyanyama remains unstoppable; we discuss whether the Spurs have a ceiling. A new report sheds a negative light on Philadelphia Eagles Quarterback Jalen Hurts. The Men's Final Four is without controversy. "The World's Strongest Take!" Plus, we have Texas Longhorns Baseball Head Coach Jim Schlossnagle ahead of his weekend...

We have Texas Longhorns Baseball Head Coach Jim Schlossnagle ahead of his weekend series in Columbia to face the South Carolina Gamecocks. Schlossnagle talked about the team's performance from last weekend to this weekend. He discusses how Adrian Rodriguez's hand issues affect the lineup and how effective Temo Bacerra is in replacing him. Coach talked about the importance of close games early, as they prepare you for the SEC and postseason play. Schlossnagle talked about the impact of young first-year students playing at a high level. Coach talked about the depth of his bullpen. He talked about Jonah Williams supporting...

Today is “Way Back Wednesday,” Texas Longhorns Football Head Coach Steve Sarkisian met with the media to talk about the happenings in spring practice. We are seeing the impact of the new Defensive Coordinator, Will Muschamp, in practice. The Dallas Cowboys are getting prepared for the NFL Draft. We get some sound from Head Coach Brian Schottenheimer and Owner Jerry Jones. The Longhorns baseball team defeated Texas State last night 10-8. We have more news on the Tiger Woods situation. The Major League Baseball replay system is exposing a notorious umpire. A “Harge Knocks Life!” Plus, Danny Davis of the Austin A...

Today is “Turn the Page Tuesday,” the Texas Longhorns women’s basketball team is heading to the Final Four after a 77-41 defensive suffocation of the Michigan Wolverines, holding them to 23% shooting.  The Wolverines mess around and find out after staring the UT women down that they entered the court before the game. The Longhorns baseball team pitcher Ruger Riojas wins the SEC Co-Pitcher of the Week. Shortstop Adrian Rodriguez will miss some time with a hand injury. The San Antonio Spurs are on a historic run with a 129-114 win over the Chicago Bulls, along with Victor Wembanyama scoring 41, 16 rebound...

Today is "Longhorn Victory Monday," the Texas Longhorn women's basketball team defeated the Kentucky Wildcats 76-54 behind a huge six-steal defensive night from Guard Rori Harmon. The Longhorn football team is set for another week of spring practice, with some players making a statement. The NCAA Men's Tournament had a thriller with the Connecticut Huskies coming back from 19 down to defeat the Duke Blue Devils 73-72 with a clutch Braylon Mullins three with .4 seconds left to play. The Longhorn softball team's 27-game winning streak came to an end Sunday, with the Longhorns winning the first two but falling in the...

Today is "Feel Good Friday." The Texas Longhorns men's basketball team's season comes to an end with a 79-77 Sweet 16 loss to the Purdue Boilermakers. Half of the Elite 8 is set. What do we expect to complete the Sweet 16? The Longhorn baseball team took down Oklahoma last night, 14-0, in a run-rule victory. The state of Texas didn't fare well in its Major League Baseball Opening Day, with the Rangers and Astros falling. The Longhorns women's basketball team gets set to play Kentucky in the Sweet 16 on Saturday. The Texas softball team is getting ready to play rival Texas A...

Today is "Thirsty Thursday." The Texas Longhorns men's basketball team plays the Purdue Boilermakers in the Sweet 16 tonight, and Matas Vokietaitis gets ready for Graham Ike. We look at other Sweet 16 matchups. What do we expect from this round? Major League Baseball opened last night with the San Francisco Giants beating the New York Yankees 7-0. We talk about who's likely to win MVP. We talk about how important it is for former athletes to understand the impact of past athletes. Texas Softball extended its winning streak to 27 games. The baseball teams get ready to play the Oklahoma Sooners. Plus...

For "Legends of the Locker Room," Lifetime Longhorn basketball player Fran Harris talks about the Texas women's basketball team's Sweet 16 run. Harris gives her take on the team being close as a unit. She gives her opinion on Guard Rori Harmon being compared to Texas greats and whether she has done enough to have her number in the rafters at the Moody Center. A fan explains the significance of winning the championship with this team's legacy. Harris discusses Forward Madison Booker'sBooker's growth and why she wasn't a Naismith Award finalist. She answered whether current players know the impact of former...

Texas Baseball Head Coach Jim Schlossnagle joins the show to talk about Texas Baseball as they get set to play a weekend series against the Oklahoma Sooners. Schlossnagle talked about the midweek loss to the Houston Cougars. Coach explains the next steps in resolving the bullpen issues. He talked about the success of pitchers who stepped up, including Sam Cozart, Brett Crossland, and others. Jim Schlossnagle tells us what is needed to finish off games. He explains what is needed to compete against the Sooners. He expressed the importance of the atmosphere being impactful with the fan bases. Schlossnagle talks...

Today, we have the University of Texas Athletic Director, Chris Del Conte, to talk about Texas Athletics. He talks about how the school continues to be successful across the board in Texas athletics. Del Conte discusses expansion to the school's athletic scholarship budget and whether there is a possibility of adding another sport. The Athletic Director explained that he worked to improve the school's facilities to meet the school's expectations. How does the success of the school's basketball teams change the attention they draw in the future? The AD emphasized the importance of uniting the school's fanbase. He talked about...

Today is “Wind Me Down Wednesday,” the Texas Longhorns football team returned to Spring Practice, and we get health updates on a couple of players. Texas also had its Pro Day, and which players stood out and made a name for themselves. The Texas men’s basketball team gets ready for the Sweet 16 matchup against the Purdue Boilermakers. The Longhorn baseball team fell to the Houston Cougars after having a 7-run lead. The Dallas Cowboys made a couple of moves in free agency. Major League Baseball opens up on Netflix tonight with the New York Yankees and San Fransico Giants. Plus...

Today is “Turn the Page Tuesday,” the Texas Longhorns football team is back to spring practice, and Texas Pro Day is today.  Arch Manning has a new NIL deal. Longhorns Men’s Basketball Head Coach Sean Miller is ready for the Sweet 16. The women’s basketball team knows its Sweet 16 opponent. Hubert Davis is out at North Carolina. The NBA is getting ramped up. Wemby MVP? Jaxon Smith-Njigba has a new contract with the Seattle Seahawks. How does that affect the Dallas Cowboys’ Receiver, George Pickens? A Texas Ranger pitcher gets some great news while on the mound. “The World’s Strongest Tak...

Today is a “Sweet 16 Longhorn Victory Monday,” the University of Texas has two Sweet 16 teams in their respective NCAA Tournament, with the men’s team defeating Gonzaga 74-68 and the women defeating Oregon 100-58. Including a Came Heide clutch 3pt shot with 14 seconds left and a 40-point night from Madison Booker. Texas has found its guy in Sean Miller, and Rori Harmon played her last game at the Moody Center. The Longhorns baseball and Softball teams handle their business this weekend, with the baseball team facing Auburn and the softball team facing Baylor. We still need to give LeBron James more f...

Today is “Feel Good Friday,” the Texas Longhorns basketball team wins their first round match-up against the BYU Cougars 79-71 with big performances from Matas Vokietaitis and Tramon Mark. We preview Texas for the upcoming match against the Gonzaga Bulldogs. The women’s basketball team got ready for the Missouri State Lady Bears today. We see passion from schools as they get big wins in the NCAA Tournament. The NCAA changes its football targeting rules. A “Hardge Knocks Life,” and “The World’s Strongest Take!” Plus, we have our adventures with KVUE’s Anne-Parker Coleman to talk about the Texas Baseball and Women...

We have Lifetime Longhorn TJ Ford talking about the Texas Longhorns Men's victory over the BYU Cougars—his opinions on the Longhorns' defense on BYU Forward AJ Dybantsa. Ford glowed on the performances of Matas Vokietaitas and Tramon Mark. TJ explained what the guards have to do to keep the ball rolling in the tournament. He gave his expectations of the San Antonio Spurs in the playoffs. Ford discusses the team's success and what he's seeing from the Spurs. TJ discusses Rori Harmon's ability to return from her knee injury and continue to play at a high level. You can he...

We had, for the “Legend of the Locker Room” segment, Lifetime Longhorn basketball shooting guard Reggie Freeman to talk about Texas and the NCAA Tournament. Freeman discussed the differences in style between the two teams and what Texas needs to do to win the game. He explains how the defense is the key to winning. Freeman explained how talented BYU freshman forward AJ Dybantsa is and what the Horns need to do to limit him. He talked about the talents of Arkansas Daruis Acuff Jr and Duke forward Cameron Boozer. He gave us his pick to win it all. He talk...

Coach Baseball Head Coach Jim Schlossnagle joined the show to talk about last weekend’s series win, taking two out of three against the Ole Miss Rebels. Schlossnagle gave us an update on Outfielder Jonah Williams surgery. He talked about filling the void by having players step up in Jonah’s absence. Coach Jim Schlossnagle will discuss the upcoming weekend series against the #5-ranked Auburn Tigers. He explains how his team compares with the other teams in the SEC. Coach talks about the impact of Infielder Casey Borba when he comes to the plate. He talks about Outfielder Andy Pack Jr...

Today is “Thirsty Thursday,” the Texas Longhorns football team sure up their offensive line with a key player getting a waiver to play another year. Is it all in for the Horns? The Texas Men’s basketball team is ready to play the BYU Cougars tonight. Can the Longhorns continue? March Madness has already been fun, and Miami University is going to be a problem for teams. The Texas women’s basketball team is one of the deepest teams Coach Vic Shaefer has ever coached, expect a deep run for the team. The WNBA salary cap will jump next year due to t...

Today is “Bounce Back Wednesday,” pinch-hitting for “Hardball” Hardge, Jake Herman of the Craig Way Show. The Texas Longhorns Men’s Basketball team defeated the North Carolina Wolfpack 68-66 with a dagger go-ahead shot by Tramon Mark with one second left. The Longhorns are now traveling to Portland to play the BYU Cougars on Thursday. Alabama Guard Aden Holloway was arrested in Tuscaloosa on Monday for marijuana possession. We discuss. The Longhorn baseball team fell to Tarleton 6-1. The USA fell to Venezuela 3-2 in the World Baseball Classic. The Spurs forward Victor Wembenyama shows his leadership as he demands that his t...

Today is “Turn the Page Tuesday,” subbing in for “Hardball” Hardge live from Dayton, Ohio, he is working at the Texas opening round tournament game, Eric Henry of Horn 24/7. The Texas Longhorns are getting ready to play the NC State Wolfpack tonight, and we speak on the team’s preparation for the game. The Longhorn football team wrapped up the first week of Spring Practice, and we discussed what we’ve seen so far. Texas Outfielder Jonah Williams is out for the baseball season due to shoulder surgery; we discuss how that will affect the football season. UT athletes are receiving a...

Today is “Longhorn Monday,” and NCAA Tournament brackets are set for both men and women. Where did the Longhorn teams land in the rankings? The Texas Baseball team opens in the SEC, winning back-to-back games after an opening loss to Ole Miss. The Longhorn Softball team handled Ole Miss this weekend as well, sweeping the series. The NBA announces that Seattle and Las Vegas will be voted on to be the next two expansion teams. As the team takes their spring break, we discuss what we’re looking forward to seeing when they come back for Spring Practice. The richest draft...

Hardge, Henry, Marcus, and Cameron Parker bring you a live afternoon edition of the show from the area's best new sports bar, Rowdy Cowboy in Round Rock! The crew discusses Texas basketball's bubble outlook, stories from the NFL's offseason, contenders in the NBA, as well as Longhorn baseball and softball.

Today is “Feel Good Friday,” and the Texas Longhorns wrap up Spring Practice before Spring Break. The Minnesota Vikings have signed Kyler Murray; how can this move help his career and the Vikings? The USA plays Canada in the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic. Major League Baseball is exposing umpires for their inconsistent use of the ABS replay system. The Big 12 had court issues that disrupted play in their conference tournament, so they announced that they’ve resolved them. “The World’s Strongest Take!” Plus, we have Eric Henry of Horns 24/7 to talk about the Texas Men’s basketball team’s failure...

Today is “Thirsty Thursday,” the Texas Longhorns men’s basketball team fell to the Ole Miss Rebels 76-66 in the first round of the SEC tournament. The Longhorn football players had media availability yesterday, and we heard from Hero Kanu, Colin Simmons, Lance Jackson, and Graceson Littleton. In the World Baseball Classic, Italy saved the US by defeating Mexico 5-0, advancing the US into the quarterfinals. The Dallas Cowboys' offseason moves have some excited for next season. Texas Softball defeated the Lioness of East Texas A&M 10-1. A “Hardge Knocks Life,” and “The World’s Strongest Take!” Plus, Texas Baseball Head Co...

Texas Baseball Head Coach Jim Schlossnagle joins the show after handling Texas State. He talks about how the depth of the pitching staff and the consistency in defense have led to success so far. Coach Schlossnagle expresses what he sees as a possible issue down the road. He explains how impressive Anthony Pack Jr. has been and what has led to his success. Schlossnagle tells us that the plan for Jonah Williams will be full-time while recovering. Coach talks about what the power hitting has brought to the table. He talks about the matchup coming up against the Ole Miss...

Today is "March Madness Wildin Out Wednesday," we have more from Texas Longhorns football Head Coach Steve Sarkisian's press conference after Monday's first spring practice. The Longhorns men's basketball team gets prepared to face the Ole Miss Rebels in the SEC Tournament opening round. We have sound from Head Coach Sean Miller. The Longhorn baseball team dominated the Texas State Bobcats 15-4 with four home runs, including two from Casey Borba.  The Baltimore Ravens renege on the Maxx Crosby deal, sending him back to the Raiders after failing him on his physical, then signed Bengals free-agent defensive end Trey Hendrickson. B...

Today is “Turn the Page Tuesday.” The Texas Longhorns football team held its first spring practice, and Coach Steve Sarkisian discusses how practice went, the status of Arch Manning and Colin Simmons, and the impact of Cam Coleman. Day two of the NFL Free Agency period has started. We review what happened yesterday, including the Cowboys receiving a new safety. The Denver Nuggets and the Oklahoma City Thunder put on a show last night, ending with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander nailing a step-back three. We talked about how special last night was, breaking a Wilt Chamberlain record. The World Baseball Classic is givi...

We have Texas Longhorns Women’s Basketball Head Coach Vic Schaefer joining us after winning the SEC Championship. He talks about the focus on preparing to slow down South Carolina. Coach lets us know how much time the team was able to celebrate the victory. Schaefer tells us how special Justice Carton this season was. He shares with us how Kyla Oldacre impacts the games. He explained that Texas size was key and will remain so for the foreseeable future. He talks about how Aaliyah Crump, Jordan Lee, and Madison Booker create issues for opponents.

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...