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

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

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 Welcome to “The Morning Kick-Off Show” with Mike “Hardball” Hardge and Olympian & WWE Legend, “The World’s Strongest Man” Mark Henry!Copyright AM 1300 THE ZONE (KVET-AM)
Episodes
  • Turn the Page Tuesday: Texas Transfer Portal Shakeup, Anthony Hill Declares for NFL Draft, Heisman Debate & Big Win for Longhorns Basketball

    Turn the Page Tuesday: Texas Transfer Portal Shakeup, Anthony Hill Declares for NFL Draft, Heisman Debate & Big Win for Longhorns Basketball
    Dec 9 2025
    Today is “Turn the Page Tuesday,” and the Texas Longhorns’ football team gets ready for the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl. Anthony Hill decides to enter the NFL Draft; Four Longhorns enter the College Football Transfer Portal. Notre Dame confirms an automatic bid for CFP. Fernando Mendoza is the favorite to win the Heisman Trophy, and Curt Cignetti plays to win. Although Mendoza is the favorite to win the Heisman, who else are deserving candidates? We discuss. The Longhorns’ Basketball team defeated the Southern University Jaguars 95-65 with a big night from Sophomore Center Matas Vokietaitis, scoring 28 points. Major League Baseball announces Jeff Kent to its Hall of Fame, but some names are left off. “The World’s Strongest take!” Plus, we talked to Joe Cook of Inside Texas and On3 about the College Football Playoffs and Texas transfer portal situation. We also have “Voice of the Houston Texans” Marc Vandermeer after the 20-10 Texans victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. You can hear it all here on “The Morning Kickoff Show!”
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Longhorn Monday: Texas Left Out of CFP, Citrus Bowl vs Michigan, CFP Controversy, Cowboys Breakdown & NFL Weekend Recap

    Longhorn Monday: Texas Left Out of CFP, Citrus Bowl vs Michigan, CFP Controversy, Cowboys Breakdown & NFL Weekend Recap
    Dec 8 2025
    Today is "Longhorn Monday," it's official, the College Football Playoffs games are set, and Texas did not receive an invite as they are now set to play the Michigan Wolverines in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Florida, on December 31 at 2 PM. We discussed the controversy surrounding the CFP, who we felt should've been included, and who should've been left out. Texas Women's Basketball team dominated the Prairie View A&M University Panthers 101-42 behind a big game from Junior Forward Breya Cunningham. This week in the NFL had some close games, with the Buffalo Bills' comeback victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. The Houston Texans defeated the Kansas City Chiefs; The Cleveland Browns gave it to the Tennessee Titans. The Texas Men's Basketball team gets set to play the Southern Jaguars tonight. The Longhorn football team loses players to the portal. A "Hardge Knocks Life" and "The World's Strongest Take!" Plus, Tommy Yarrish of DallasCowboys.com will talk about the Cowboys' loss to the Detroit Lions and upcoming game against the Minnesota Vikings. You can hear it all here on "The Morning Kickoff Show!"
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Feel Good Friday: Cowboys Fall to Lions, Championship Weekend Kickoff, Texas WBB Shines & Chelsea Green Joins the Show

    Feel Good Friday: Cowboys Fall to Lions, Championship Weekend Kickoff, Texas WBB Shines & Chelsea Green Joins the Show
    Dec 5 2025
    Today is "Feel Good Friday." The Dallas Cowboys lost to the Detroit Lions 44-30 behind a super effort from Lions running Back Jahmyr Gibbs with three touchdowns and a stormy night for Cowboys Receiver George Pickens. The college football coaching carousel has started, and the Penn State job remains open. The Texas Longhorns Women's Basketball team dominated the North Carolina Tar Heels 79-64 with a big night from Sophomore Guard Jordan Lee, scoring a career high 22 points. College Football Conference Championship Rounds start tonight, and those games have huge implications. Lebron James' double-digit scoring streak ended last night. We get his thoughts on it. We previewed some humongous Central Texas High School Football games this weekend. Notre Dame Guard Hannah Hidalgo was ejected for taunting during last night's game. We give our opinions on the ejection. We review the highest-viewed college football games of the year. Then, preview the Texas Volleyball team's tournament path. "The World's Strongest Take!" Plus, WWE US Women's Champ and AAA World Mixed Tag Team Champion Chelsea Green joins the show to promote WWE SmackDown tonight at The Moody Center. You can hear it all here on "The Morning Kickoff Show!"
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    1 hr and 19 mins
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