Thirsty Thursday: Texas Longhorns Updates, Jordan Shipley Recovery Story, New York Knicks Win & Ted Turner Tribute

About this episode

The episode features updates on Texas Longhorns, a recovery story from Jordan Shipley, and discussions on recent sports events including the New York Knicks' victory and a tribute to Ted Turner.

Today is “Thirsty Thursday,” we get the story and update from Lifetime Longhorn Jordan Shipley as he talks to “The Stampede” about the accident that led to him being hospitalized months ago. The New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 108-102, with Karl-Anthony Towns, Jalen Brunson, and OG Anunoby all having 20 points or more. The San Antonio Spurs conquered the Minnesota Timberwolves with seven Spurs with double-digit points. We say goodbye to the Legendary Media Mogul, Ted Turner. Has Draymond Green's disrespect gone too far? The Texas Longhorns softball team is getting ready for the SEC Tournament. Plus, plenty of guests, starting with Eric Henry of Horns 24/7, to talk Texas Basketball recruiting and the transfer portal, and Texas football’s spring practice. Next, we have Texas Baseball Head Coach Jim Schlossnagle to recap last weekend’s series with Mississippi State, the midweek game with UTSA, and the upcoming series in Knoxville against the Tennessee Volunteers. For “Legends of the Locker Room,” we have Lifetime Longhorn Football’s Derrick Johnson talk about going into the Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame, Texas football, and his “Defend the Dream Foundation.” You can…

People in this episode

Hosts: Mike Hardball Hardge, Mark Henry

Guests: Jordan Shipley, Eric Henry, Jim Schlossnagle, Derrick Johnson

Topics covered

• Texas Longhorns updates
• Jordan Shipley recovery
• New York Knicks win
• Ted Turner tribute
• Texas basketball recruiting
• Texas baseball recap
• Derrick Johnson Hall of Fame

Keywords

• Texas Longhorns
• Jordan Shipley
• New York Knicks
• Ted Turner
• Derrick Johnson
• SEC Tournament
• Texas basketball
• Texas baseball

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Texas Longhorns, San Antonio Spurs, Minnesota Timberwolves, Kansas City Chiefs

Places: Knoxville, Philadelphia, Texas

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