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!

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 discussed the NBA Summer League, highlighting the top storylines and players to watch, before wrapping up the show by identifying the biggest X-factors for Texas football in 2026. From emerging playmakers to key position battles, we examined the players who could have the greatest impact on the Longhorns' success this season.

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.

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.

Mark Henry and Eric Henry talk with San Antonio Spurs legend James Silas and give him his respect here on The Morning Kickoff!

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!

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.

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 Henry's World's Strongest Take, where Mark shares his thoughts on a topic he rarely discusses. It's an episode packed with insight, debate, and plenty of surprises.