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It's A Thirsty Thursday At SEC Media Day!
Its a Wayback Wednesday on The Morning Kickoff!
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—and what's standing in the Longhorns' way.
We'll also cover Texas Baseball's newly announced team awards, recap what SEC coaches had to say during their media sessions, and shift to the NFL as Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys enter what many believe is a make-or-break season.
To close the show, we'll hit the final notes, including Texas Basketball scheduling Baylor for a matchup in San Antonio, before looking ahead to tomorrow, when Steve Sarkisian and the Longhorns take center stage at SEC Media Days.
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—and what's standing in the Longhorns' way.
We'll also cover Texas Baseball's newly announced team awards, recap what SEC coaches had to say during their media sessions, and shift to the NFL as Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys enter what many believe is a make-or-break season.
To close the show, we'll hit the final notes, including Texas Basketball scheduling Baylor for a matchup in San Antonio, before looking ahead to tomorrow, when Steve Sarkisian and the Longhorns take center stage at SEC Media Days.
Its a turn the page Tuesday on The Morning Kickoff!
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 the wildest storylines heading into fall camp, and discuss the massive conference realignment news: Texas State is officially in the Pac-12, and their first major test is a massive September 5th showdown right inside DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium!
Joe Cook
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 will take for the Longhorns to compete at the highest level in the SEC. It was a great inside look at the program as Texas prepares for a highly anticipated season.
Tommy Yarrish
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 concern, and what fans should keep an eye on as training camp unfolds. It was an insightful look at where the Cowboys stand entering a critical stretch of preparation for the upcoming NFL season.
Morning Kickoff on a Longhorns Monday!
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 unforgettable World Cup third-place match, examine Cole Hutson's lawsuit for a fifth year of eligibility, and dive into the latest conversations surrounding the Texas high school transfer portal and NIL landscape.
MKO on a feel good Friday!
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 look ahead to the NFL season, analyzing the Houston Texans and Dallas Cowboys, their strength of schedule, and what each team needs to do to contend.
Eric Henry
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
The Morning Kickoff on a Thirsty Thursday!!
- 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 well represented at the annual awards.
- NFL: George Pickens is playing under the franchise tag.
- College football: A ranking of the Texas football schedule from easiest to toughest is mentioned.
- MLB: The second half of the Major League Baseball season begins today.
WayBack Wednesday: 52 Days To Texas Football, World Cup Updates, NFL
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!