About this episode

The episode discusses the FIFA Club World Cup Final, Giannis Antetokounmpo's move to Miami, Arch Manning's upcoming season, and previews the NFL season for the Texans and Cowboys.

On this Feel Good Friday edition of The Morning Kickoff, Mike "Hardball" Hardge and WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry break down the FIFA Club World Cup Final, discuss the favorites to win it all, and react to Giannis Antetokounmpo's new home in Miami and the story behind his new jersey number. They also preview Arch Manning's upcoming season and what Texas must do to navigate its challenging first SEC schedule. The show wraps up with a look ahead to the NFL season, analyzing the Houston Texans and Dallas Cowboys, their strength of schedule, and what each team needs to do to contend.

People in this episode

Hosts: Mike Hardball Hardge, Mark Henry

Topics covered

• FIFA Club World Cup
• Giannis Antetokounmpo
• Arch Manning
• Texas SEC schedule
• NFL season preview
• Houston Texans
• Dallas Cowboys

Keywords

• FIFA Club World Cup
• Giannis Antetokounmpo
• Arch Manning
• Texas football
• NFL preview
• Houston Texans
• Dallas Cowboys

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: FIFA, Houston Texans, Dallas Cowboys

Places: Miami, Texas

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