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Eric Henry Previews Texas-Mississippi State & Salutes His Hometown Rays
Horns247's Eric Henry joined The Morning Kickoff to preview Texas' weekend matchup against Mississippi State and explain what challenges the Bulldogs could present. Henry discussed Mississippi State's talented cornerback duo, how they could impact the game, and what the Longhorn offense needs to do to find success. He also shared his thoughts on Texas' outlook moving forward and took a moment to salute his hometown Tampa Bay Rays for their World Series run, reflecting on a memorable season that came up just short of a championship.
Texas Has a 3rd Quarter Problem + Cowboys & NFL Trades
The Morning Kickoff took a closer look at Texas' ongoing third-quarter struggles and what needs to change for the Longhorns to play a more complete game. We discussed Steve Sarkisian's comments on halftime adjustments, why Texas continues to stall coming out of the break, and whether changes in-game could help the Longhorns avoid future slow starts. We also reacted to the latest NFL trades, talked Cowboys football, and previewed a packed college football weekend. From Texas football concerns to NFL headlines, today's show covered the biggest stories shaping the week.
Fantasy with Fabs Week 8 | Michael Fabiano's Top Fantasy Advice
Fantasy football expert Michael Fabiano joined The Morning Kickoff for his weekly visit to help listeners get ready for Week 7. Fabiano shared lineup advice, discussed key waiver-wire targets, highlighted favorable matchups, and answered some of the biggest fantasy questions heading into the weekend.
Danny Davis on Texas' 3rd Quarter Issues and Sark's In-Game Adjustments
Danny Davis joined The Morning Kickoff to discuss Texas' continued third-quarter struggles and why the Longhorns have had difficulty maintaining momentum after halftime. Davis explained what needs to change moving forward and emphasized the importance of making effective adjustments when opponents counter what Texas is doing well. He also discussed Steve Sarkisian's approach to managing games and why, at this point in the season, the focus should simply be on finding ways to win, even if that means changing tendencies or making significant in-game adjustments.
Tommy Yarrish on DaRon Bland's Changing Role and the Cowboys' Offensive Line Success
Tommy Yarrish joined The Morning Kickoff to discuss the growth of the Cowboys' offensive line and the impact Tyler Booker, Tyler Guyton, and Tyler Smith have made in helping Dallas establish the run game and control the line of scrimmage. Yarrish also broke down DaRon Bland's season and how his role has changed with Joey Porter Jr. now handling the No. 1 cornerback responsibilities. He explained that Bland is going to give up some plays, but his performance has improved over the last couple of weeks as he's settled into his current role. Yarrish wrapped up the conversation by previewing Dallas' matchup with Arizona and what the Cowboys will need to do to come away with a win.
Texas vs. Mississippi State Preview | Cowboys Win & NFL Headlines
On this edition of The Morning Kickoff, we preview Texas' upcoming matchup with Mississippi State and discuss what challenges the Bulldogs could present for the Longhorns. We also break down Steve Sarkisian's comments on the continued growth of the Texas run game and examine how a championship mindset can impact a team's success. Plus, the Cowboys roll past the Eagles 38-21 behind big performances from Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, and George Pickens, while we react to the latest NFL news, trade deadline rumors, and quarterback storylines around the league. We also discuss the Brewers moving within one win of their first World Series championship before wrapping up another busy morning on The Morning Kickoff.
Marc Vandermeer: Texans' Backs Are Against the Wall After Giants Loss
Voice of the Texans Marc Vandermeer joins The Morning Kickoff to discuss Houston's disappointing loss to the Giants and why the Texans now find themselves with their backs against the wall. VanderMeer explains why the team's struggles may be as much mental as physical at this point and discusses the urgency facing Houston as the season enters a critical stretch. He also shares his thoughts on what must change immediately if the Texans hope to get back on track and remain in the playoff conversation.
Texas Takes Down Ole Miss | SEC Shakeups, NFL Recap & More
Texas picked up its biggest win of the season, knocking off No. 7 Ole Miss in a hard-fought SEC battle. On this episode of The Morning Kickoff, we break down how the Longhorns overcame key injuries, the impact of the running game, Arch Manning's competitive edge, and what the victory means moving forward in the SEC race. We also discuss Texas' next challenge against Mississippi State, recap another wild weekend across the Top 25, and examine the latest shakeups in the conference standings. Plus, we go Around the 40 with Texas Basketball, Women's Basketball, and Volleyball, recap the NFL weekend including the Texans' overtime loss, preview Cowboys-Eagles, and wrap up with the latest from the World Series.
Steve Kent on Building Ballplayers, Developing Leaders & the World Series
Former MLB pitcher and Tampa Bay Rays alum Steve Kent joined The Morning Kickoff to discuss what it takes to succeed at the major league level and how those lessons apply to coaching today's athletes. He shared his approach to developing the next generation of players, why building strong character matters just as much as building talent, and how he helps young athletes become good human beings first. Kent also previewed the upcoming World Series matchup between Tampa Bay and Milwaukee, discussed what makes both clubs dangerous, and explained what he's watching for as the series gets underway.