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

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!

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Sark On Player & Coach Accountability, Kyler's Redemption Arc Loading?, Is Caleb Williams Underrated?

August 12, 2026 • 78 mins
The turnover margin is key in both directions for Coach Sark & The Longhorns, Kyler Murray is the new QB1 for Minnesota, Is Caleb Williams underrated? , Danny Davis of the Austin-American Statesman joins the show, & BREAKING NEWS! Tune in to hear what's next here at The Morning Kick-Off w/Mike "Hardball" Hardge & Mark Henry
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Physicality is the name of the game for Coach Sark & the Longhorns, The Cowboys Paid SOMEBODY, & Injuries Starting To Pile Up

August 11, 2026 • 77 mins
Coach Sark is puuting a tsrong emphasis on physicality & depth at every position, Jerry Jones paid somebody, just not who you think, Injuries & next man up are the name of the game at this stage of preason & training camp, & Mark blames WHO for the NBA season schedule hold up? All & more on a Turning The Page Tuesday edition of The Morning Kick-Off with Mike Hardball Hardge & Mark Henry!
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The Morning Kick-Off With Mike "Hardball" Hardge & Mark Henry- 8/10/26

August 10, 2026 • 78 mins
Longhorn Monday On The Morning Kick-Off With Mike "Hardball" Hardge & Mark Henry- 8/10/26

Cowboys & Texans look to lean on their defenses to make things happen this year. Longhorns have too much talent to not make the absolute most out of this season.
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It's A Texas Football Friday!

August 7, 2026 • 78 mins
Mike "Hardball" Hardge and Mark Henry talk all things Texas Football as we count down the days to kickoff. It's all here on The Morning Kickoff!
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Football In Texas Is Fast Approaching!

August 6, 2026 • 77 mins
TMike "Hardball" Hardge and The World's Strongest Man, Mark Henry, are gearing up for Texas Football, and the NFL season. Get the latest on how things are heating up here on The Morning Kickoff!
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The Preseason hype surrounding the Longhorns, Did Zay really deserve THIS bag?, & NFL Training Camp is Upon Us.

August 5, 2026 • 78 mins
Can the Longhorns cash the checks that the college football world are cashing on their behalf this season? Is Zay Flowers THAT nice? Both the Houston Texans & Dallas Cowboys looking for fast starts this season. All of this & more on The Morning Kickoff with Mike "Hardball" Hardge & The World's Strongest Man, Mark Henry!
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Bijan Got PAID, Biggest Winners & Losers from MLB Trade Deadline, Can Texas finally put it all together?

August 4, 2026 • 78 mins
Texas' championship aspirations this upcoming season, NFL running back market may be shifting in a positive light, Are the Dodgers already crowning themselves? Plus Coach Bates from the Longhorn soccer team joins the show. It's all here on The Morning Kickoff with Mike "Hardball" Hardge & Mark Henry.
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Longhorns Monday: 33 Days To Texas Football, Rangers v Astros, NFL Latest

August 3, 2026 • 78 mins
Mike "Hardball" Hardge and guest co-host Eric Henry of Horns247 continue counting down to Texas Football, recap the Rangers vs Astros series, talk Cowboys and Texans, and more. It's all here on The Morning Kickoff!
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Feel Good Friday: All Things Football

July 31, 2026 • 79 mins
Mike "Hardball" Hardge talks all things football as we count down the days to the start of Texas Football and the NFL season. It's all here on The Morning Kickoff!
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Texas Hall Of Honor: Michael Williams

July 30, 2026 • 14 mins
Mike "Hardball" Hardge and The World's Strongest Man, Mark Henry, talk with Hall Of Honor Inductee Michael Williams, here on The Morning Kickoff!
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Texas Hall Of Honor: Khat Bell

July 30, 2026 • 12 mins
Mike "Hardball" Hardge and The World's Strongest Man, Mark Henry, talk with Hall Of Honor Inductee Khat Bell, here on The Morning Kickoff!
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Thirsty Thursday: The Big, Bright Stars In The Lone Star State

July 30, 2026 • 79 mins
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!
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Dr James Hurley Joins The Show!

July 29, 2026 • 11 mins
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!
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Wayback Wednesday: Countdown To Texas Football, Texas Baskeball, Jerry Jones Is Jerry Jones-ing

July 29, 2026 • 79 mins
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!
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Turn The Page Tuesday: 39 Days To Texas Football!

July 28, 2026 • 78 mins
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!
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Longhorns Monday: 40 Days To Texas Football!

July 27, 2026 • 78 mins
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!
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Wrapping Up SEC Media Week With A Feel Good Friday!

July 24, 2026 • 77 mins
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!
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It's A Thirsty Thursday At SEC Media Day!

July 23, 2026 • 78 mins
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!
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Its a Wayback Wednesday on The Morning Kickoff!

July 22, 2026 • 77 mins
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&mdas...
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Its a turn the page Tuesday on The Morning Kickoff!

July 21, 2026 • 54 mins
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 t...
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