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

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

Wake up with Mike Hardge & Mark Henry on The Morning Kick-Off, weekdays from 7-9am.Full Bio

Throwback Thursday: Texas Women’s Final Four Preview vs UCLA, Sarkisian Updates, Wemby Dominance & More

Texas Baseball Prepares for South Carolina, Jim Schlossnagle on Lineup, Bullpen & SEC Readiness

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 the team. You can hear it all here on "The Morning Kickoff Show!"

Way Back Wednesday: Texas Spring Football Update, Cowboys Draft Prep, Longhorns Final Four Run & Tiger Woods News

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 American-Stateman will talk about Texas Women’s Basketball preparing for the Final Four and Texas baseball. We also have Craig Way from a previous interview talking about the Longhorns women’s basketball team as they prep for the Final Four. You can hear it all here on “The Morning Kickoff Show!”

Texas Women FINAL FOUR Bound After Michigan Blowout, Wembanyama Drops 41 & Cowboys Buzz

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 rebounds, 6 steals, and 3 blocked shots. The Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans are getting ready for the NFL Draft. We get the latest with the Dallas Cowboys and George Pickens. The Longhorns football team lands another offensive lineman in the transfer portal. “The World’s Strongest Take!” Plus, we talk to Joe Cook of Inside Texas about Texas football and baseball. You can hear it all here on “The Morning Kickoff Show!”

Longhorn Victory Monday: Texas WBB Dominates Kentucky, UConn’s 19-Point Comeback Stuns Duke & Baseball Sweeps OU

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 third game of a three-game series against the Texas A&M Aggies. The Longhorn baseball team swept the series against the Oklahoma Sooners this weekend. We have a serious talk about Tiger Woods after his latest vehicle incident. Duke busted Mark's bracket, but he feels the Boozer brothers should stay at Duke another year. A "Hardge Knocks Life" and "The World's Strongest Take!" Plus, we have Zach Symm of OrangeBloods.com to talk Texas baseball. You can hear it all here on "The Morning Kickoff Show!"

Feel Good Friday: Texas Falls to Purdue, Women’s Sweet 16 Preview, Baseball Run-Rule Win & More

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&M this weekend. A "Hardge Knocks Life" and "The World's Strongest Take!" Plus, we have Texas Women's Play-by-Play Cam Parker to talk about the team's play. We also have KVUE's Anne-Parker Coleman joining us to talk Texas men's basketball Sweet 16 battle against Purdue, the women's team's upcoming game against Kentucky, and the softball team's match-up against Texas A&M. You can hear it all here on "The Morning Kickoff Show!"

Thirsty Thursday: Texas vs Purdue Sweet 16 Preview, Texas vs Purdue & MLB Opening Day

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, Eric Henry of Horns 24/7 joins us to talk about the Longhorns' Men's Basketball. We have Texas Baseball Head Coach Jim Schlossnagle talking about the upcoming series with the Oklahoma Sooners. In the "Legend of the Locker Room," Lifetime Longhorn Basketball Player Fran Harris talks about Texas women's basketball's Sweet 16 run. You can hear it all here on "The Morning Kickoff Show!"

“Legends of the Locker Room” Lifetime Longhorn Basketball Player Fran Harris

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 legendary players. She tells us if Texas can win the National Championship. You can hear it all here on "The Morning Kickoff Show!"

Jim Schlossnagle Talks Texas Baseball, Bullpen Fixes & Oklahoma Series Preview

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 about the importance of MLB Opening Day in the Major Leagues. You can hear it all here on “The Morning Kickoff Show!”

Chris Del Conte on Texas Athletics’ Rise, Facility Upgrades & What’s Next for Longhorn Sports

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 his travel itinerary to support all the school's teams. AD Del Conte discusses how he handles fans on social media. You can hear it all here on "The Morning Kickoff Show!"