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EPISODE · Mar 17, 2026 · 1H 22M

Turn the Page Tuesday: Texas vs NC State Preview, Spring Football Takeaways & NIL Shake-Up

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

Today is “Turn the Page Tuesday,” subbing in for “Hardball” Hardge live from Dayton, Ohio, he is working at the Texas opening round tournament game, Eric Henry of Horn 24/7. The Texas Longhorns are getting ready to play the NC State Wolfpack tonight, and we speak on the team’s preparation for the game. The Longhorn football team wrapped up the first week of Spring Practice, and we discussed what we’ve seen so far. Texas Outfielder Jonah Williams is out for the baseball season due to shoulder surgery; we discuss how that will affect the football season. UT athletes are receiving a huge Nike Blue Ribbon Elite NIL deal. We talk about the effects on the players across the program. Pro Wrestling has evolved into a family atmosphere after Mark and Marcus went to hang out with current superstars at WWE Raw. Mark talks about paying it forward, as in offering advice and positive energy to the next generation. We talked about our favorite college basketball tournament moments. We talk about high school players opting out of high school playoffs to focus on entering college. “The World’s Strongest Take!” Plus, we have Joe Cook of Inside Texas to talk about Texas Spring Football practice. We also have College Basketball Analyst Paul Fritschner to talk about Longhorn Basketball.  You can hear it all here on “The Morning Kickoff Show!”

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