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Turn the Page Tuesday: Steve Sarkisian Breaks Down Texas Spring Practice, NFL Free Agency & Coach Schaefer Celebrates SEC Championship
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 giving us some amazing play. “The Longhorns baseball team has Texas State tonight. Right-handed pitcher Sam Cozart wins SEC Freshman of the Week. Longhorns men’s player Dailyn Swain won SEC Newcomer of the Year. The World’s Strongest Take!” Plus, we have Joe Cook of Inside Texas talking about the Longhorns football team’s first spring practice and the Texas baseball team’s success this season. Texas Women’s Basketball Head Coach joins us after winning the SEC Tournament. You can hear it all here on “The Morning Kickoff Show!”
Vic Schaefer on Texas Winning the SEC Championship, Madison Booker, Kyla Oldacre & Beating South Carolina
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 duo in the NBA alongside Jaylen Brown. The World Baseball Classic is living up to the hype. A “Hardge Knocks Life” and “The World’s Strongest take!” You can hear it all here on “The Morning Kickoff Show!”
Feel Good Barbecue Cookoff Friday: Rodeo Austin BBQ Cookoff, Texas Spring Football Culture, TWBB Prepare for SEC Tournament & Spurs Dominate
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 it change the Bills' outlook for next season? The Texas men's basketball team plays Oklahoma on Saturday, which has implications for seeding in the SEC Tournament. The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Detroit Pistons 121-106, with Victor Wembanyama scoring 38 points, 16 rebounds, and 5 blocks, and De'Aaron Fox scoring 29 points. What factor does the team have that makes it a threat in the playoffs? Plus, James Chelf of the Pitstop Buyer's Group joins the show to talk about the Barbecue Cookoff event and community efforts the group provides. Glen Alan Phillip, the Chef Executive Officer of Rodeo Austin, also joins to show and inform the process for joining the cookoff event and the rodeo festivities. You can hear it all here on "The Morning Kickoff Show!"
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 Coleman to talk Texas Men’s and Women’s Basketball, plus Texas Baseball. You can hear it all here on “The Morning Kickoff Show!”
Jim Schlossnagle on Texas Baseball’s Undefeated Record, 100th Win & Team Growth
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 a major league park for the Bruce Bolt Classic. Coach Schlossnagle discussed the growth of Sophomore Outfield Jonah Williams and outlined the path for him to continue to progress. He gave his reaction to the monstrous homerun by Junior Outfield Aiden Robbins over the train tracks at Daiken Park. We asked him about the details of why it got chippy in the game with Ohio State. Lastly, we got an explanation on how Senior Pitcher Ruger Riojas has gotten stronger, as has the rest of the staff, allowing them to last longer in ball games. You can hear it all here on “The Morning Kickoff Show!”
Wind Me Down Wednesday: SEC Tournament Preview for Texas WBB + Arkansas Showdown for Men & NFL Tag Deadline Reactions
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 all here on “The Morning Kickoff Show!”
Turn the Page Tuesday: Texas Hires Mark Stoops, Texans Make Big Trades & NFL Franchise Tag Deadline
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 heading into next year. We also have a look at the Major League Baseball power rankings. The Texas baseball team gets ready for Houston Christian tonight. The Orlando Magic had a star player-coach tussle through the media. "The World's Strongest Take!" Plus, we have Joe Cook of Inside Texas talking about the new Texas football coaching hire and what to look out for with the team in the spring. You can hear it all here on "The Morning Kickoff Show!"
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 San Antonio Spurs fell to the New York Knicks this weekend, and the Los Angeles Lakers are upsetting Mark. We congratulate Texas Baseball Head Coach Jim Schlossnagle on his 1000th college victory. “The World’s Strongest Take!” Plus, we have Zach Symm of Orangebloods.com to talk about the Longhorns’ baseball team sweeping the Bruce Bolt Classic in Houston this weekend. You can hear it all here on “The Morning Kickoff Show!”
Feel Good Friday: Texas Longhorns Finish Undefeated at Home, Spurs Surge & Rockets Milestone & WWE Elimination Chamber
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 Mark, what's up with his Lakers? We talk about WWE's Elimination Chambers as well. A "Hardge Knocks Life" and "The World's Strongest Take! Plus, we have Zach Symm of Orangbloods.com to talk about the 8-0 The Texas Longhorns baseball team is traveling to Houston for the Bruce Bolt Classic at Daikin Park. You can hear it all here on "The Morning Kickoff Show!"