# The Morning Kickoff on a Thirsty Thursday!!

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Podcast: [The Morning Kick-Off w/Mike Hardball Hardge & Mark Henry](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-morning-kick-off-w-mike-hardball-hardge-mark-henry-6692604)
Published: 2026-07-16T14:29:40+00:00
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Duration seconds: 3822

## Resource

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.

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