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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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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Joe Cook

July 21, 2026 • 11 mins
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 w...
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Tommy Yarrish

July 21, 2026 • 12 mins
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 concer...
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Morning Kickoff on a Longhorns Monday!

July 20, 2026 • 78 mins
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 unforgettabl...
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MKO on a feel good Friday!

July 17, 2026 • 77 mins
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...
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Eric Henry

July 16, 2026 • 13 mins
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
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The Morning Kickoff on a Thirsty Thursday!!

July 16, 2026 • 63 mins
  • 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 w...
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WayBack Wednesday: 52 Days To Texas Football, World Cup Updates, NFL

July 15, 2026 • 77 mins
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!
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Turn The Page Tuesday: 53 Days To Texas Football, NFL, Home Run Derby

July 14, 2026 • 78 mins
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!
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Longhorns Monday: Texas Baseball, MLB, Taylor Rodeo

July 13, 2026 • 78 mins
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!
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The Morning Kickoff with Mark Henry and Eric Henry filling in for Mike Hardge

July 10, 2026 • 76 mins
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 discusse...
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Isaac Trotter

July 10, 2026 • 10 mins
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.
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Chip Brown

July 10, 2026 • 14 mins
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.
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Legends Of The Locker Room: James Silas

July 9, 2026 • 18 mins
Mark Henry and Eric Henry talk with San Antonio Spurs legend James Silas and give him his respect here on The Morning Kickoff!
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Thirsty Thursday: Kinfolk! It's A Henry Takeover!

July 9, 2026 • 78 mins
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!
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David Eckert

July 8, 2026 • 12 mins
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.
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The Morning Kickoff! Whats better than one? Two! Thats right! Eric Henry joins The Worlds Strongest Man, Mark Henry for todays show!

July 8, 2026 • 64 mins
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 Hen...
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Hour 2 MKO

July 7, 2026 • 38 mins
The Safety position is going to be key today 
Texans defense under Demeco is top level.  
World Strongest Take!
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Hour 1 of MKO!

July 7, 2026 • 36 mins
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 
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Longhorns Monday: Why Texas' Tight End Room Could Define the 2026 Season

July 6, 2026 • 39 mins
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 
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