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Feel Good Friday: Texas Gears Up for Kentucky | Arch Manning’s Growth & NFL Thursday Recap
Prediction Thursday: Texas vs. Kentucky Preview, Sark Talks Transfers, College Football and NFL Picks
Today is "Prediction Thursday," the Texas Longhorns get ready to challenge the Kentucky Wildcats in Lexington, Kentucky, at Kroger Field at Commonwealth Stadium. Head Coach Steve Sarkisian held a teleconference with the SEC media, discussing transfer portal rules and the upcoming game against the Wildcats. The Longhorns have several players banged up for Saturday's game. The Toronto Blue Jays' bats finally woke up with five home runs against the Seattle Mariners. We make our picks in college football and the NFL against the spread. Jerry Jones thinks highly of his defense. The Steelers play the Bengals tonight. "The World's Strongest Take!" Plus, we have Eric Henry of Horns 24/7 to talk Texas Football. You can hear it all here on "The Morning Kickoff Show!"
Texas Longhorns Gameplan Wednesday: Longhorns Prep for Kentucky, Transfer Portal News, Texas Hoops & NFL Contenders vs. Pretenders
Today is "Texas Humpday Gameplan Wednesday." The Texas Longhorns move on to get ready to travel to Lexington, Kentucky, to play the Kentucky Wildcats. Two Texas Longhorn football players enter the transfer portal. We have more Coach Sarkisian sound from Monday. Texas Men's and Women's Basketball Head Coaches Sean Miller and Vic Schaefer spoke to the media. In the NFL right now, who are the contenders and pretenders? What are the games to look out for in college football this weekend? "The World's Strongest Take!" Plus, a conversation with Austin American-Stateman's Danny Davis to talk Texas football and squeeze a little Texas Women's Basketball in, also. You can hear it all here on "The Morning Kickoff Show!"
Turn the Page Tuesday: Longhorns Prep for Kentucky, Bijan Shines, and MLB LCS Heats Up
Today is “Turn the Page Tuesday,” as the #21-ranked Texas Longhorns prepare to face the Kentucky Wildcats, a battle of SEC teams in Lexington, Kentucky, this upcoming Saturday. Texas Head Coach Steve Sarkisian talked to the media. The Texas Longhorns Women’s basketball team will start ranked #2. Madison Booker is the SEC Preseason Player of the Year, and Rory Harmon is on the 2nd team. On “Monday Night Football,” the Chicago Bears defeated the Washington Commanders with a walk-off field goal, 25-24, and the Atlanta Falcons ran over the Buffalo Bills with a stellar performance from Lifetime Longhorn Bijan Robinson. Will Mark finally admit his standings within the league? In Major League Baseball League Championship Rounds, the Seattle Mariners spanked the Toronto Blue Jays 10-3, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Milwaukee Brewers 2-1. “The World’s Strongest Take!” Plus, conversations with Joe Cook of Inside Texas to talk Texas football, and The Voice of the Houston Texans, Marc Vandermeer, to talk Houston Texans. You can hear it all here on “The Morning Kickoff Show!”
Longhorns' Victory Monday: Longhorns Dominate Sooners in Red River Rivalry, Cowboys Struggle, Rodgers Shines, Franklin is Out, and Mariners
Today is "Longhorns' Victory Monday," the Texas Longhorns defeated the Oklahoma Sooners 23-6 in the "Red River Rivalry" at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas. Coach Sarkisian and players were ecstatic in the post-game press conference. More craziness is going around in college football this weekend. Penn State will be looking for a new head coach. The Dallas Cowboys took a rough loss to the Carolina Panthers. Aaron Rodgers looks better than we predicted. The Seattle Mariners start off the American League Championships with a win. A "Hardge Knocks Life," and "The World's Strongest Take!" Plus, Tommy Yarrish of DallasCowboys.com visits the show to talk about the Cowboys' loss. You can hear it all here on "The Morning Kickoff Show!"
Feel Good Football Friday: Texas vs. Oklahoma, Cam Skattebo Shines, Sister Jean Tribute
Today is "Feel Good Football Friday," as the Texas Longhorns are a day away from their trip to the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas, to play the Oklahoma Sooners in the "Red River Rivalry!" The guys talk about the atmosphere before game day. Texas Head Coach Steve Sarkisian spoke to the media, expressing his thoughts on what needs to happen for Saturday's big game. Thursday Night Football between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Giants dominated with Running Back, Cam Skattebo, who scored two touchdowns and rushed for 98 yards. The guys share their thoughts on his performance. Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt passed away, and we share our thoughts on her impact at Loyola University Chicago. A "Hardge Knocks Life" and "The World's Strongest Take!" Plus, conversations with KVUE's Anne-Parker Coleman and in "Legends of the Locker Room," we have on Texas Longhorn Lifetime Legend Nathan Vasher. You can hear it right here on "The Morning Kickoff Show!"
Legends of the Locker Room: Nathan Vasher on Texas vs. OU Rivalry, Defensive Strategy, and Life After the Longhorns
In the "Legends of the Locker Room," we have Lifetime Longhorn Defensive Back Nathan Vasher talking about Texas vs. OU week. He explains how big the week is, what it's like coming through the tunnel, and the continuous trash talk the alums have with each other about the game. He tells us what advice he's given to the team while struggling, what he would say to the defense about its execution, and what options the team has to confuse the opposing team's offense. Nathan explains what it feels like to run through the tunnel at the Cotton Bowl and shares what he believes will be a game-changing aspect of the game. He tells us how important Duane Akina is as the defensive passing coach. Vasher shared his thoughts on the interceptions record at Texas, and we ran through all his records at the school. Lastly, how he feels about coaching at Regents School of Austin, you can hear it all here on "The Morning Kickoff Show!"
Legends of the Locker Room: Thaddeus Bullard (Titus O’Neil) Celebrates Florida’s Victory and Mentors the Next Generation
We play off our bet in the “Legends of the Locker Room” with Thaddues Ballard, also known as Titus O’Neil in the WWE. He lays it all on the guys bragging about the Gators’ victory. He shared why he thought Florida was successful. He talked about his “Champions of Character” program, explaining how he got involved with the high school he’s working with and how it has been impactful with the youth. You can hear it all here on “The Morning Kickoff Show!”
Tommie Harris on the Red River Rivalry: OU Pride, Trash Talk, and Life After Football
We have a former Oklahoma Sooner Defensive Lineman, Tommie Harris, who talked some trash before the “Red River Rivalry” game against the Texas Longhorns. He explains what the week was about and what got him and his teammates going for this game. Harris describes the intense banter between players from each school this week. He lets us know what he is doing outside of football. Plus, he explains the atmosphere of this game. You can hear it all here on “The Morning Kickoff Show!”
Prediction Thursday: Texas vs. Oklahoma Red River Rivalry Picks, Sarkisian’s Gameplan, Wemby Trains with Hakeem, and MLB Playoff Bombs
Today is “Prediction Thursday.” We are only two days from the “Red River Rivalry” game between the Texas Longhorns and the Oklahoma Sooners. Texas Longhorns Head Coach Steve Sarkisian held his SEC call with the media, discussing what the team needs to focus on in the upcoming battle with the Sooners. We give our “For Entertainment Purposes Only” picks against the spread for this weekend’s college and NFL games. More on the college football great matchup Saturday. Victor Wembanyama is working with Hakeem Olajuwon and picking things up fast. The Major League Baseball Divisional Round had some long balls hit last night. “The World’s Strongest Take!” Plus, interviews with Eric Henry of Horns 24/7 to talk about Saturday’s big game, former Oklahoma Sooner Defensive Lineman Tommie Harris talked some trash before the game, and we pay off our bet to former Florida Gator Defensive Lineman Thaddues Ballard, also known as Titus O’Neil in the WWE. You can hear it all here on “The Morning Kickoff Show!”