Eye on the Tigers: Recent Episodes
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With Mizzou's 2025 preseason about to begin, the Eye on the Tigers Podcast is back. On this episode, Post-Dispatch beat writer Eli Hoff is joined by two of his counterparts — Calum McAndrew of the Columbia Daily Tribune and Jarod Hamilton of PowerMizzou — to find some consensus. What percent chance does Beau Pribula have to win the starting quarterback job? Are any other position battles even close to the importance of the QB competition? Which other players are they excited to see. Eli, Calum and Jarod dig in with their answers.
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On this episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Post-Dispatch beat writer Eli Hoff digs into Missouri's first-round matchup in the NCAA Tournament and suggests three keys for MU to advance into the second round.
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In this episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Post-Dispatch beat writer Eli Hoff sets the stage for Mizzou's entrance into the SEC Tournament, shares notes and observations from spring football practices, then offers his takeaways on the future of Missouri's women's basketball program.
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On this episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Post-Dispatch sportswriter Eli Hoff is joined by NFL Draft analyst Joe DeLeone to recap how Mizzou players performed at the NFL combine and how their NFL Draft stock is holding up. Is Luther Burden III still a first-round talent? How early could Armand Membou be selected? Will Brady Cook hear his name called? Joe shares his insight and the rumblings out of draft circles. Eli closes the show with a look at a concerning trend for Missouri men's basketball that is popping up at the wrong time of year.
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On this jam-packed episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Post-Dispatch sportswriter Eli Hoff talks through all of the latest developments in Mizzou sports. He shares his takeaways from Missouri men's basketball's defeat in Arkansas and 30-point win over South Carolina, plus a quick bit of bracketology. Eli walks you through what led MU women's basketball to make a coaching change, what it means and what happens next. He then turns his attention to the start of preseason football practice, sharing the five returners and five incoming transfers he's most excited to watch during spring ball.
On this episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Post-Dispatch sportswriter Eli Hoff digs into Missouri's big-time win over No. 4 Alabama, from the crowd to the game-starting run to the fire in the arena afterward. He also explores what an analytic called "kill shots" means for Mizzou in March. Eli closes out the show with a look at the remaining SEC schedules and makes the case for the Tigers as a contender in the conference tournament.
On this episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Post-Dispatch sportswriter Eli Hoff breaks down the key moments from Missouri men's basketball's latest two games. He talks through what one offensive possession against Texas A&M showed about Dennis Gates' coaching philosophy and what made Mark Mitchell's dominance of Oklahoma so evident. Eli also shares some quick notes on Mizzou football, softball and baseball.
On this episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Post-Dispatch sportswriter Eli Hoff digs into Missouri men's basketball's 85-81 loss at Tennessee. He argues it was actually a net positive for the Tigers, given the extent to which they pushed the Volunteers. With Mizzou halfway through its slate of SEC games, Eli sorts MU's remaining nine matchups into tiers of how winnable they are to sort out what the Tigers' ceiling is.
On this basketball-focused episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Post-Dispatch sportswriter Eli Hoff digs into what went wrong for Missouri in its low-scoring loss to Texas and what the pessimistic and optimistic views of that game are. He then previews the Tigers' upcoming stretch of four games in a row against ranked opponents and what it will mean for a Mizzou team that could still raise its ceiling.
On this episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Post-Dispatch sportswriter Eli Hoff talks through a big-time win for Missouri men's basketball, which upset No. 5 Florida and changed the course of its season this week. What do the Tigers' latest wins mean for their season? A different expectation, Eli argues. He also talks through the latest MU football developments before walking through his takeaways from reporting on Mizzou athletics financial data.
On this episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff breaks down his takeaways from Missouri's first two Southeastern Conference basketball games of the season. He found a positive from Mizzou's loss to Auburn and plenty more to like when MU beat LSU. He also picks out a recent transfer signing who he thinks will excel on the gridiron for the Tigers in 2025.
On this week's Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff talks through his takeaways from Missouri's Music City Bowl win over Iowa. He also unpacks the bowl game's status — is it just an "exhibition game," like Eli Drinkwitz said? — before tossing out a bold idea about how to play bowls moving forward.
On this episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff and Benjamin Hochman discuss Missouri's splashy transfer portal pickup of Penn State quarterback Beau Pribula. Eli ponders how the Tigers will approach the QB room in 2025, while Hochman shares stories from Pribula's high school coach. Eli and Benjamin then preview Mizzou's Music City Bowl showdown with Iowa before a quick look back at Braggin' Rights.
On this episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff is joined by Jeff Gordon to talk about the surprises of Missouri's men's basketball season and what could be coming together for the Tigers. Jeff provides his rundown of Illinois before dissecting Sunday's Braggin' Rights matchup between Mizzou and the Illini. Then, Eli rounds up Missouri's transfer portal activity and explains what to make of five freshmen leaving the program.
On this episode of Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff and Ben Frederickson unpack a busy week of Missouri sports news. They start with the Tigers losing five-star edge rusher Williams Nwaneri to the transfer portal and what it means for the program's present and future. Eli and Ben also recap Mizzou men's basketball taking down No. 1 Kansas, the game's atmosphere and whether expectations should change for this year's team. They wrap up the episode with reaction to the Missouri getting Iowa in the Music City Bowl and Eli quizzes Ben on college football-related legislation around the country.
On this episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff and Ben Frederickson remember Bob Holt, the late Arkansas beat reporter and MU alum who was famous for his SEC media days questions. Eli and Ben also talk through the latest in Mizzou's bowl options and what they think the transfer portal priorities should be for the Tigers. They close out the episode with a look at Missouri men's basketball's comeback win and chances to beat Kansas in the weekend's Border War showdown.
On this week's episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff and Ben Frederickson talk about where Missouri goes from here after a loss to South Carolina that ended any remaining playoff hopes for the Tigers. They discuss what the offense can show down the stretch and where the defense has struggled before debating some of their preferred matchups for Mizzou's eventual bowl game.
On this episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff and Ben Frederickson reflect on a wild end to Missouri's win over Oklahoma and what the result means for the program's journey into the home stretch of the season.
They also debate how to handle the quarterback decision between Brady Cook and Drew Pyne before touching on the Tigers' hopes of clawing back into College Football Playoff relevance.
Eli and Ben close out the episode by skimming through the struggles and successes of this year's men's basketball team and what matters during early season nonconference games.
On this week's episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff and Benjamin Hochman dive into a world of Mizzou sports that includes both football and men's basketball in action. They start with the Tigers blowing a lead in the hoops season opener, digging into what went wrong from half-court offense to rotation oddities. Eli and Benjamin also discuss Brady Cook's injury status, what it means for Missouri's chances against Oklahoma this weekend, and what could get fans excited for the game.
On this episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff and Ben Frederickson break down what's gone wrong for Missouri football in 2024. Eli lays out what he knows about Brady Cook's injury and prognosis, and Ben explains what he's watching for during the rest of the season. With basketball season starting Monday, Eli and Ben also discuss the elements of this year's Mizzou hoops team that excite them and what they'll be monitoring during the season opener against Memphis.
On this episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff and Ben Frederickson break down the importance of two key Mizzou players' health ahead of this weekend's game against Alabama. Will Brady Cook's ankle be fine for him to play? Will Nate Noel be out or available? Eli and Ben explain what they know about the injuries and information out there before digging into matchups against Jalen Milroe and Ryan Williams. They close out the episode with a look at Missouri's national perception heading into a make-or-break game.
On this episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff and Ben Frederickson zoom out to evaluate Missouri football at the halfway point of its season. They hand out midterm grades to every position on the Tigers' roster, unpacking a disappointing start for wide receivers, the nuance of grading an offensive line and opportunities for better marks on the defense. Eli and Ben also look ahead to Mizzou's homecoming game against Auburn and how MU's defense could be an X-factor in that game.
On this week’s episode of the Eye on the Tigers podcast, Eli Hoff and Ben Frederickson unpack Missouri’s collapse against Texas A&M. They discuss was what went wrong, from a lack of a response from the Tigers to issues establishing the run to overall preparedness.Also, Eli and Ben look ahead to Mizzou’s strange game at UMass and what it can and cannot do for the Tigers’ season.
On this week's episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff and Ben Frederickson chat about the value of Missouri getting its first bye week early in the 2024 season. They look ahead to Mizzou's marquee game at Texas A&M this weekend, previewing a matchup against yet another mobile quarterback and an experienced coach in Mike Elko.
For a bye week episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff and Ben Frederickson open up the mailbag to answer listener questions. They discuss what's up with Missouri quarterback Brady Cook's performance, what is impacting Mizzou's passing game at large, how the Tigers' past opponents are faring, preferences for Columbia's famous college town food spots and more.
On this week's episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff and Ben Frederickson discuss Tennessee passing Missouri in the AP Top 25. They also unpack the good, bad and undisciplined from the Tigers win over Boston College before digging into what Mizzou needs to show against Vanderbilt in Week 4.
On this week's episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff and Ben Frederickson share their standouts and concerns from Missouri's win over Buffalo, including Luther Burden III's exit with an illness and Theo Wease Jr.'s career night. They praise the Tigers' defense and back-to-back shutouts before a preview of No. 6 Mizzou vs. No. 24 Boston College this weekend. How will MU try to stop quarterback Thomas Castellanos? What kind of day does Brady Cook need to give? Eli and Ben give their answers before picking other college football games of interest during Week 3.
On this week's episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff and Ben Frederickson enjoy having real college football games to talk about and all their implications — including Missouri moving up to 9th in the AP Top 25. A couple of the Tigers' upcoming opponents look a few degrees tougher, which Eli and Ben dive into. They also talk about why Buffalo is helpful preparation for the games that lie ahead and Eli gets a surprising curveball about Ben's football hobbies — or lack thereof.
On this postgame episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff and Ben Frederickson review Missouri's 51-0 win against Murray State to open the 2024 season. They discuss what impressed them about the Tigers' defense in a shutout performance, what could have been for wideout Luther Burden III on offense and why the kicking game was actually one of the most important takeaways. Eli and Ben close out the episode by picking games to watch from an appetizing Week 1 slate around the rest of the country.
On this week's episode of the Eye on the Tigers podcast, Eli Hoff and Ben Frederickson unpack Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz's comments regarding ticket sales for the football program's home opener and whether they crossed a line. Eli and Ben also continue their discussion of how strength of schedule could impact Mizzou's College Football Playoff chances before pondering what the Tigers need from quarterback Brady Cook this season. Plus, Eli spots a local angle to the Michigan sign-stealing controversy.
On this week's episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff and Ben Frederickson break down a season-ending injury for defensive end Darris Smith and what it means for Missouri's defense. They also ponder key questions facing Mizzou and its College Football Playoff hopes, from defensive transfers to the line of succession at running back to what record will be necessary for a spot in the 12-team CFP.
On this episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Post-Dispatch beat writer Eli Hoff is joined by columnist Benjamin Hochman to make suspiciously specific predictions about what will happen during the 2024 college football season. From a standout individual performance from one Missouri player against his former team to a game-deciding turnover to a very precise geographical way to look at College Football Playoff seeding, Eli and Benjamin go on the record with how they think Mizzou's upcoming season will play out.
On the latest episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff talks with author Brendon Steenbergen about Respectable Roughnecks, Brendon's recent book about the 1960 Missouri football team. They talk about what makes that season so transcendent, from first-ever competitive achievements to MU's first Black football player to the legacy of that era in today's game.
On this episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff and Ben Frederickson share their relations to Mizzou's hiring of its next athletics director: Memphis AD Laird Veatch.
Ben shares why he thinks there's cause for the excitement with the hire while Eli talks through Veatch's strengths and first priorities.
Ben also assuages some concerns around the hiring process before they close out the episode with talk of how the hire will eventually be evaluated.
On this episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff and Ben Frederickson catch up on what has and hasn't happened with Mizzou's search for a new athletics director. They also discuss the potential impacts of John Calipari leaving Kentucky on a former Mizzou basketball target, and what the commitment of a four-star quarterback means for Eli Drinkwitz's program.
In this episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff and Ben Frederickson prepare for the end of the Mizzou men's basketball season, and weigh whether the Tigers have a chance of doing the surprising and winning a game in the SEC tournament.
Eli shares some of his observations from the first spring football practices before he and Ben discuss MU's hire of a search firm for its athletics director hunt.
This week's Quick 3 puts Ben on the spot as a hypothetical candidate for the gig, with some decisions looming right off the bat.
On this episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff and Ben Frederickson discuss the past and future of the Mizzou athletics director position, from how the university will handle Desiree Reed-Francois' buyout to what decisions will face her replacement. They also discuss some observations and questions from the start of the Tigers' spring football practices before turning to potential college postseason changes in the Quick 3 segment.
On this episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff and Ben Frederickson react to the surprising departure of Mizzou AD Desiree Reed-Francois.
They revisit some of the signs of friction between Reed-Francois and university leadership and why that contributed to her sudden exit before listing some potential replacements and discussing what recent turnover means for Mizzou athletics going forward.
On this episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff is joined by Rock M Nation writer Matt Watkins for an analytical discussion of Mizzou men's basketball's future.
They discuss what to make of the Tigers' freshmen and their roles before talking through the stats that show off a player's role and style.
Eli closes out the episode by picking Matt's brain about the concept of "program building" and how Dennis Gates' experience as an assistant coach at Florida State is shaping his current approach toward recruiting and developing players.
On this episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff is joined by NFL Draft analyst Joe DeLeone to talk through where some former Mizzou players will go in the draft. They discuss Joe's adventures at the Super Bowl and Senior Bowl before diving in with discussion of how Darius Robinson and Ennis Rakestraw Jr.'s skillsets will translate to the pros. Joe shares insight on how he scouts cornerbacks before putting Cody Schrader's potential in context. Joe closes out the show with valuable insight for football fans on how to determine whether the analysts putting together mock drafts and big boards know what they're talking about. You can follow Joe and his analysis on X, formerly Twitter, at @joedeleone.
On this episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff and Ben Frederickson dissect Mizzou men's basketball's latest defeats, including a rock fight against Texas A&M. They highlight an important change to the Tigers' starting lineup and what it means for the team's freshmen going forward. Eli and Ben also weigh how much time to give the freshmen this season and what expectations might look like for next year's highly regarded recruits. This week's Quick 3 segment takes on a bit of a different form as Eli and Ben consider which four-game stretch of the rest of the season gives Mizzou its best chance of getting an SEC win.
On this episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, the Post-Dispatch's Eli Hoff and Ben Frederickson weave through the latest Mizzou sports news, starting with the sudden departure of defensive coordinator Blake Baker.
They unpack the timeline of his decision to leave, what it means for Missouri and where coach Eli Drinkwitz might go with his new hire. Eli and Ben also talk through Drinkwitz's recent pay raise before discussing another defeat for the men's basketball team – but one that showed some silver linings.
This week's Quick 3 segment puts Ben on the record with some way-too-early predictions for how Mizzou football will be ranked in 2024.
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On this episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff is joined by Post-Dispatch columnist Benjamin Hochman at the Cotton Bowl media headquarters to discuss Mizzou's final game of the 2023 season.
They talk through what the bowl appearance means for the Tigers, what storylines will impact the game and how Missouri has prepared.
Eli shares his observations of what lining up for a 50-yard field goal in AT&T Stadium looks like before pressing Benjamin for predictions in the Quick 3 segment.
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Eli Hoff and Ben Frederickson dash around Mizzou sports, starting with the Tigers' coup of O-lineman Cayden Green from Oklahoma.
They dance through the list of MU's early signees, including what holding on to the nation's top defensive prospect means for coach Eli Drinkwitz.
Eli and Ben close out the episode by prancing past Missouri men's basketball's loss to Seton Hall and how the Tigers might recover for Braggin' Rights, wrapping up with a year-ending Quick 3 segment.
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On this week's Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli and Ben bounce around the world of Mizzou sports, starting with the Tigers' upcoming trip to the Cotton Bowl.
They discuss what the atmosphere might be like, the recruiting implications and why a game against Ohio State matters for St. Louis-area football.
Eli and Ben also talk through what MU's loss to Kansas says about the program, and they come dangerously close to talking about bracketology.
They close out the show with a Quick 3 segment that bounces from the Heisman Trophy to future football away games.
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On this episode, Rock M Nation basketball writer Matt Harris joins Eli Hoff to talk about the start of Missouri men's basketball's season.
Matt brings his spreadsheets and stats while Eli peppers him with questions about every position on the floor, from point guard shot selection to getting the centers in pick-and-roll. Eli and Matt discuss early impressions of freshman Anthony Robinson II, the scoring prowess of Sean East II and when the Tigers' offense has looked the best.
To close out the episode, Matt faces an awards-heavy Quick 3 segment.
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On this episode of the Eye on the Tigers podcast, Eli Hoff and Ben Frederickson tour the wide world of Mizzou sports, starting with the Tigers' volleyball team preparing for its return to the NCAA Tournament. They talk through Missouri football's dominant win at Arkansas, how the university could try to keep coordinators on staff for another year and what might entice them. Eli and Ben also dig into another big road win for Mizzou men's basketball before concluding with a Quick 3 segment that bounces around the transfer portal and SEC coaching carousel.
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In the latest edition of the Eye on the Tigers podcast, Eli Hoff and Ben Frederickson recount a busy week of Mizzou sports. They discuss what Florida's success against the MU defense means for the Tigers' upcoming game against Arkansas, and where Missouri showed improvement from earlier games while managing to beat the Gators. Eli and Ben also air their questions about what has gone wrong for Mizzou men's basketball, from a sizable rotation to defense. In their "Quick 3" segment, they dig into where the Jackson State loss falls in bad-loss history and which bowl matchup would be most exciting for the Tigers.
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In the return of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff and Ben Frederickson catch up on an eventful and positive Mizzou football season and discuss the start of basketball season.
They dissect the Tigers' domination of Tennessee and why some coach-speak is translating to wins. Eli and Ben also dig into just how good of a running back Cody Schrader has become.
They later unpack an up-and-down start to Dennis Gates' second season in charge of MU men's basketball and how he's sifting through a deep roster.
The episode closes out with a new "Quick 3" segment that puts Ben on the spot with some short takes across the Mizzou sports world.
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In the newest episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Dave Matter and Ben Frederickson break down this week's verbal commitment of five-star defensive lineman Williams Nwaneri from Lee's Summit and discuss its impact on the program's momentum heading into Eli Drinkwitz's fourth season. They also discuss the state of Missouri's new NIL law and its potential to boost in-state recruiting. Then Ben and Dave take a closer look at Mizzou preseason camp, update the quarterback position and highlight some other names to watch as the start of the season is less than two weeks away.
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In this week’s episode, Ben Frederickson and Dave Matter discuss the latest round of conference realignment that’s shaken up the map of college athletics as we approach another football season.
Dave and Ben share their thoughts on Mizzou coach Eli Drinkwitz’s critical comments on the subject and compare and contrast MU’s move to the SEC with the latest departures in the Pac-12.
They also discuss the first full week of preseason camp at Mizzou — or “fall camp” as Ben prefers — as Brady Cook attempts to secure the QB job for the second straight year.
They close the conversation with a look at Mizzou’s promising recruiting efforts to sign two five-star in-state football prospects while Dennis Gates just landed another four-star prospect for his 2024 basketball class.
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In this week's episode, Dave Matter and Ben Frederickson review Mizzou's relatively quit stroll through Nashville at SEC football media days, where Eli Drinkwitz set out to avoid making any national headlines.
Dave and Ben share their thoughts on Drinkwitz's analysis of the Tigers' quarterback situation, Brady Cook's chances of keeping his job and the transfer of play-calling duties to coordinator Kirby Moore.
They also discuss SEC commissioner Greg Sankey's takedown of state NIL laws - like Missouri's new law.
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The Post-Dispatch's Ben Frederickson and Dave Matter get you ready for college football's talking season and preview the upcoming SEC Media Days in Nashville, where Eli Drinkwitz and Mizzou's contingent will be among the first teams to greet reporters on July 17.
Ben and Dave look around the league and the discuss the top story lines that will surface in Nashville - welcome back, not only Hugh Freeze but Bobby Petrino, too! - then take turns drafting SEC coaches for an assortment of what-if scenarios. Which coach would you most like to host at a backyard BBQ?
Least like to host? Which coach would be the last man standing in a battle royal? Pound for pound, who's the best coach in the league in 2023?
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In this week's episode, Ben Frederickson and Dave Matter open with conflicted thoughts on Mizzou's ties to the newly crowned NBA champion Denver Nuggets, MPJ's redemption game, Stan Kroenke's wardrobe, the curious Josh Kroenke tweet and why the billionaire family doesn't seem suited for the NIL game. Ben and Dave then pivot to the SEC's release of the 2024 football matchups and Mizzou's favorable cast of SEC opponents. They move on to Mizzou basketball's departure of Isiaih Mosley and addition of Connor Vanover, which could be the final touches to Dennis Gates' roster rebuild.
In the podcast's second segment, Dave talks to new Mizzou baseball coach Kerrick Jackson on his upbringing in St. Louis, his relationship with newly hired pitching coach Tim Jamieson, his career arc as an assistant, scout, agent and head coach and his thoughts on Mizzou's potential in the SEC.
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In this week's episode, Ben Frederickson and Dave Matter open with conflicted thoughts on Mizzou's ties to the newly crowned NBA champion Denver Nuggets, MPJ's redemption game, Stan Kroenke's wardrobe, the curious Josh Kroenke tweet and why the billionaire family doesn't seem suited for the NIL game. Ben and Dave then pivot to the SEC's release of the 2024 football matchups and Mizzou's favorable cast of SEC opponents. They move on to Mizzou basketball's departure of Isiaih Mosley and addition of Connor Vanover, which could be the final touches to Dennis Gates' roster rebuild.
In the podcast's second segment, Dave talks to new Mizzou baseball coach Kerrick Jackson on his upbringing in St. Louis, his relationship with newly hired pitching coach Tim Jamieson, his career arc as an assistant, scout, agent and head coach and his thoughts on Mizzou's potential in the SEC.
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In this week's episode, Ben Frederickson and Dave Matter share their thoughts on Eli Drinkwitz's comments about NIL at SEC meetings that drew some criticism earlier this week. They also discuss the SEC's inability to reach a consensus on future football schedules, Mizzou's decision to fire baseball coach Steve Bieser and Kobe Brown's legacy as he stays in the NBA draft rather than return to college.
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In this week's episode, Dave Matter and Ben Frederickson take a closer look at the new NIL bill passed by state lawmakers in Jefferson City this week and how it can impact recruiting for Mizzou and the state's other colleges. Also, would Kobe Brown dare finish his college career at another program? They discuss Brown's looming decision: NBA, Mizzou or ... the transfer portal? Finally, Dennis Gates looks to put the finishing touches on his roster makeover, while Eli Drinkwitz landed a crucial portal addition for his offensive line.
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In this week's episode, Dave Matter and Ben Frederickson share their thoughts on Mizzou's recent Come Home Tour stop in St. Louis and take a deep dive into Eli Drinkwitz's plans for the quarterback position. Does a healthy Brady Cook have a shot at recapturing the job he held last year? Was the plan all along for newcomer Jake Garcia to take over? What factors will shape the race this summer? Dave and Ben also discuss Dennis Gates' latest roster rebuild and how he's approaching the transfer portal while balancing the upcoming NBA draft decision for Kobe Brown.
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In this week's episode, Ben Frederickson recaps Thursday night's Mizzou fundraising event in St. Louis where he visited with football coach Eli Drinkwitz on the state of the program coming out of spring practices, as well as athletics director Desireé Reed-Francois on all things Mizzou sports. Ben and Dave Matter then discuss the latest roster arrivals for Mizzou men's basketball (Tamar Bates, Caleb Grill) and Dennis Gates' latest pursuit of an ACC standout with ties to Mizzou's staff. Ben and Dave also share their thoughts on Drinkwitz's latest roster defections via the portal and the challenges facing Mizzou's program going forward.
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In this week's episode, Ben Frederickson and Dave Matter break down Mizzou basketball's returning roster, possible departures, incoming newcomers and potential additions via the NCAA transfer portal, starting with former North Carolina guard and St. Louis native Caleb Love. Dennis Gates needs a big man (or two) for his roster, but Love, the former Post-Dispatch player of the year at CBC, is the most intriguing target on the market. Ben and Dave also discuss Mizzou's decision to bring back women's basketball coach Robin Pingeton and the challenge she faces leading the Tigers back to March Madness.
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Fresh off Mizzou's first NCAA Tournament win in 13 years, Dave Matter and Ben Frederickson break down the Tigers' victory over Utah State in Sacramento, highlighted by Kobe Brown's second half takeover and another impressive defensive showing by Dennis Gates' team. Then the conversation turns to Saturday's second-round matchup with Ivy League champion Princeton. Mizzou has the better athletes, but will that be enough to punch a ticket to Louisville for next week's Sweet 16?
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Eye on the Tigers: Dave Matter and Ben Frederickson are 3,000 miles apart but they have plenty to say about Missouri's first-round NCAA Tournament matchup against Utah State on Thursday in Sacramento. Dave is in California for the game and shares his thoughts on the challenges and opportunities the Tigers face against the Aggies from the Mountain West Conference. Ben and Dave also unveil their Final Four picks as March Madness gets ready to tip off.
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In this week's episode, Ben Frederickson and Dave Matter share their thoughts on the All-SEC basketball accolades, including Mizzou's Dennis Gates not winning SEC coach of the year after guiding the Tigers to their first double-bye in the conference tournament. Ben and Dave break down the SEC tournament field, discuss their choices for the field's most dangerous teams and then look ahead to Mizzou's possible NCAA Tournament seedings, destinations and matchups.
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Dave Matter and Ben Frederickson break down the roller coaster Mizzou basketball road trip (win at Tennessee, loss at Auburn) before previewing two big home games for the Tigers. NCAA Tournament projections imagine an interesting what-if for the bracket. On football, Matter and Frederickson pick the teams they think should represent Mizzou's three permanent rivals if the SEC switches to a nine-game conference schedule after the addition of Texas and Oklahoma.
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Dave Matter and Ben Frederickson look back on Mizzou‘s victory over South Carolina and look ahead to a grueling two-game stretch on the road as the Tigers head to Tennessee on Saturday and then Auburn on Tuesday. With SEC and NCAA Tournament seeding at stake, Dennis Gates’ team can polish its credentials with a split in its two toughest games left in the regular season. But what’s going on with Isiaih Mosley and his status? Dave and Ben discuss the latest, plus look ahead to Missouri’s spring football game on a jam-packed weekend in March.
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Dave Matter and Ben Frederickson discuss the stellar season Mizzou star Kobe Brown is putting together for Dennis Gates' team. Can the Tigers possibly get him back for one more season? In an NIL world, maybe so. Hear why Mississippi State offers the Tigers a unique challenge and how Ben and Dave would handle any outside interest from other programs in Gates, if it materializes as the coaching carousel spins.
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Dave Matter and Ben Frederickson look back at Mizzou's first SEC road win at Ole Miss as the Tigers head into a pivotal showdown with old Big Eight/Big 12 foe and 12th-ranked Iowa State in Saturday's SEC/Big 12 Challenge. Dave and Ben take a closer look at Dennis Gates' ever-evolving rotations and peek ahead at a manageable second half of the SEC schedule. They close the conversation with thoughts on newly added Mizzou quarterback Jake Garcia and the former Miami Hurricane's potential impact on the MU's biggest question mark of 2023.
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Ben Frederickson and Dave Matter break down Mizzou's loss at Texas A&M and the Tigers' recent struggles on the road - and on the glass - in the SEC. As Dennis Gates' team heads to Florida on Saturday, could this four-game stretch make or break the Tigers' season?
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In this week's episode, Dave Matter and Ben Frederickson break down Mizzou's loss at No. 13 Arkansas and what the Tigers took away from their first taste of road life in the SEC and dig into the recent rumblings that Texas could target Mizzou's Dennis Gates as its next basketball coach. Pivoting to football, the guys discuss newly hired Mizzou offensive coordinator Kirby Moore and what his arrival means for Eli Drinkwitz's future moving forward. Then it's time to pass the conversation to former Mizzou wide receiver Barrett Banister, fresh off his lengthy college career. Banister shares insight on the Tigers' 2022 season and his expectations for what's in store for 2023.
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In the final episode of 2022, Dave Matter and Calum McAndrew discuss the Mizzou basketball team's recent surge with wins over nationally ranked Illinois and Kentucky. What's the ceiling for Dennis Gates' team heading into 2023? They also take a look back at MU's Gasparilla Bowl loss to Wake Forest and break down what should be the most important priorities for Eli Drinkwitz this offseason. Lastly, Dave and Calum draft their Mizzou football All-Interview Team for 2022.
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Post-Dispatch Mizzou beat writer Dave Matter and sports columnist Ben Frederickson preview a whirlwind week in Mizzou sports.
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Ben Frederickson and Dave Matter lead off this week's podcast reflecting on the sudden passing of college football coaching icon Mike Leach, his impact on the sport and the entire coaching profession. Then it's time to discuss Kansas' 28-point dismantling of Mizzou in the Border War's return to Columbia on Saturday, the Tigers' first loss of the season. Dave and Ben share thoughts on the murky Isiaih Mosely situation as the transfer guard continues to sit on the bench for Dennis Gates.
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In this week's episode, Dave Matter and Ben Frederickson dig into the reasons behind Eli Drinkwitz's contract extension, plus the implications that come with the massive raise Mizzou gave the third-year coach. They also break down Saturday's challenging game at heavily favored No. 5 Tennessee. Then they share some thoughts on Mizzou basketball's season-opening win over Southern Indiana and the curious role for celebrated transfer Isiaih Mosley.
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In this week's episode, Dave Matter and Ben Frederickson discuss Mizzou football's upward trajectory and take a closer look at Saturday's pivotal SEC East matchup against Kentucky. Dave and Ben also dive into MU's proactive decision to lock up defensive coordinator Blake Baker with a contract extension. Then it's time to switch gears to the start of basketball season and the debut of Dennis Gates and his revamped roster. The Tigers have added intriguing pieces and tip off with an ideal schedule for a rebuilt program.
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In this week's episode, Ben Frederickson and Dave Matter wonder if No. 25 South Carolina is really as good as its national ranking and take a closer look at celebrated transfer QB Spencer Rattler's uneven season in Columbia. Ben and Dave also discuss Eli Drinkwitz's admission that he's open to handing off play-calling in 2023 and what that could mean for the program going forward.
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In this week's episode, Dave Matter and Ben Frederickson discuss what's at stake for Mizzou in Saturday's homecoming game against Vanderbilt, a matchup of the SEC's only teams without a conference win. They share thoughts on Eli Drinkwitz's quarterback situation and what kind of changes could be in store for MU's sluggish offense.
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In this week's episode Dave Matter and Calum McAndrew look back on Mizzou's almost upset over top-ranked Georgia and wonder if Tiger fans should be more optimistic about the rest of the season, starting with Saturday's trip to Florida. Calum and Dave discuss the Mizzou-Florida matchup, how Blake Baker will defend Gators quarterback Anthony Richardson and what to expect from the Mizzou offense at The Swamp.
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In this week's episode, Dave Matter and Frederickson take a look back at Mizzou's crushing overtime loss at Auburn and revisit some of the coaching decisions that decided the game down the stretch. The Tigers host No. 1 Georgia next but then face a more manageable October stretch that will tell us if Eli Drinkwitz's team is capable of salvaging a spiraling season.
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In this week's episode, Ben Frederickson and Dave Matter break down the most glaring red flags Mizzou has raised through the first three weeks of the season heading into Saturday's pivotal SEC opener at Auburn. Then Dave visits with Auburn beat writer (and former Post-Dispatch campus correspondent) Bennett Durando of the Montgomery Advertiser to get the latest on embattled Auburn coach Bryan Harsin. Would a Mizzou upset cost Harsin his job? Where is Auburn most vulnerable against Mizzou? Where does Jordan-Hare rank among SEC game-day atmospheres?
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In this week's episode, Dave Matter and Ben Frederickson dig deep on what went wrong for Mizzou in Saturday's loss at Kansas State. They discuss Eli Drinkwitz's now-infamous "losers" comment from this week's news conference and what to expect from the Tigers going forward, starting with Saturday's game against Abilene Christian. Former Mizzou defensive coordinator-turned-broadcaster Dave Steckel joins the podcast to talk about his new job in the XFL and share his takeaways from Mizzou's first two games and how he'd approach a difficult week inside the Tigers' program. Steckel will be the TV analyst for Saturday's game on SEC Network-Plus.
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In this week’s episode, Ben Frederickson and Dave Matter look back at Missouri’s season-opening win over Louisiana Tech and look forward to Saturday’s Big 12 reunion at Kansas State. Dave also visits with former Missouri All-American Chase Coffman, who came from a K-State family but starred for the Tigers during the Gary Pinkel era. Chase looks back on his decision to play for Mizzou, reminisces about his games against K-State and reflects on the tight end’s evolution in modern football.
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It's game week for the Missouri Tigers and Dave Matter and Ben Frederickson are making their season predictions, picking winners for every Mizzou game on the schedule, plus their picks for the College Football Playoff and their most underrated and overrated teams in the Southeastern Conference.
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Entering his 12th season as Mizzou's radio analyst, former Tigers offensive lineman Howard Richards joins Dave Matter to share his expectations for MU's 2022 season. Dave and Howard talk about the Tigers' potential progress along the line of scrimmage, expectations for Brady Cook and Luther Burden and Howard reflects on his decision to join the radio booth more than a decade ago and his evolution as a broadcaster.
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Dave Matter and Ben Frederickson break down Eli Drinkwitz's depth-chart decision about the team's most important position -- and touch on a name emerging at running back.
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In this week’s episode, Dave Matter introduces listeners to the Post-Dispatch’s new Mizzou campus correspondent Calum McAndrew as they share takeaways from the Tigers’ first week of preseason camp. Dave and Calum pick out their choices for Mizzou’s breakout players on each side of the ball and dive into some reader questions about the Tigers and other topics.
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Dave Matter and Ben Frederickson preview Mizzou preseason football camp and examine the five major storylines surrounding Eli Drinkwitz's 2022 Tigers, starting with, of course, the quarterback competition. Dave and Ben discuss Luther Burden's impact as a freshman, a possible running back committee, changes across the defense and much more.
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Dave Matter recaps Day 3 of SEC football media days from Atlanta and shares his thoughts from interview sessions with defending national champion Georgia, Sam Pittman and the Arkansas Razorbacks, new Florida coach Billy Napier and the Kentucky Wildcats.
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Dave Matter recaps the second day of SEC football media days from Atlanta, where Alabama's Nick Saban kicked off the day, followed by coaches and players from Vanderbilt, Mississippi State and South Carolina. Dave also tackles reader questions about SEC expansion, Eli Drinkwitz's next coaching feud and freshman quarterback Sam Horn.
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Dave Matter is in Atlanta covering SEC football media days and shares his takeaways from the week's opening session. SEC commissioner Greg Sankey kicked off Monday by addressing the latest in expansion and realignment, followed by LSU's Brian Kelly, Mississippi's Lane Kiffin and Missouri's Eli Drinkwitz, who left the zingers back in Columbia and tried a different approach this year.
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In their newest episode, Ben Frederickson and Dave Matter discuss the latest conference realignment bombshell as the Big Ten has expanded west to add USC and UCLA. Has college sports officially sacrificed its soul to the highest bidder? Do schools and conferences care at all about the fan experience with these moves? What's the next domino to fall as the Big Ten and SEC move closer to megaconferences? And as Friday marks the 10-year anniversary of Mizzou's first day in the SEC, what does the reshuffling mean for MU moving forward?
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Dave Matter and Ben Frederickson break down newly committed Mizzou quarterback Jack Abraham and his track record and explore the looming competition he faces in Columbia. Is the seventh-year veteran an obvious upgrade over incumbent underclassmen Brady Cook and Tyler Macon? Dave and Ben also discuss this weekend's NCAA softball regional, where the surging Tigers host Missouri State, Illinois, and Arizona in double-elimination play.
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On this week’s podcast, Dave Matter is joined by a special guest, newly hired Missouri associate head basketball coach Charlton “C.Y.” Young for an extensive discussion on all things Mizzou hoops. Young shares his thoughts on following Dennis Gates to Columbia, the secrets behind their success at Florida State, his recruiting philosophies for Mizzou’s roster and his long-held fondness of the Tiger’ program, including an exclusive never-before-told story from his high school days in Miami, Florida that tied him to Mizzou decades ago. Also, Dave opens the podcast previewing Mizzou’s top prospects for this week’s NFL draft.
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College basketball season is complete, but the offseasons have become every bit as interesting. Dave Matter breaks down Mizzou’s rebuilt roster under new coach Dennis Gates then visits with two former Post-Dispatch campus correspondents now covering their own SEC beats for the USA Today Network, Christina Long (Arkansas) and Bennett Durando (Auburn). They discuss their powerhouse basketball programs and colorful head coaches and take a sneak peek at the 2022 football season.
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Ben Frederickson and Dave Matter break down the potential candidates for the Missouri basketball coaching search, from the one established no-brainer, the hot mid-major coaches and the intriguing alum who should be in the mix. Who makes the most sense for Desiree Reed-Francois to explore?
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Ben Frederickson and Dave Matter break down the roster changes for Eli Drinkwitz's Mizzou football program via the portal and the coaching market, including some intriguing short-term solutions at positions of need. On the basketball front, Cuonzo Martin's Tigers are finding new ways to lose and Ben and Dave discuss the factors AD Desiree Reed-Francois will have to weigh in her first major personnel decision.
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In this week's Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Dave Matter and Ben Frederickson break down all the roster reshuffling for the Missouri football program via the transfer portal as Eli Drinkwitz has lost a handful of starters and added a stash of newcomers the Tigers hope will upgrade the roster in 2022. They also discuss Drinkwitz's remade coaching staff plus touch on Gary Pinkel's election to the College Football Hall of Fame and the tragic news that hit Mizzou's baseball program this week.
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The Post-Dispatch's Ben Frederickson and Dave Matter review the good and the bad from Mizzou's 6-7 football season that saw the rise of Tyler Badie, the fall of Connor Bazelak, and the ups and downs of Steve Wilks' debut season as defensive coordinator. Eli Drinkwitz faces many pivotal questions heading into his third season on the job, starting with an unsettled quarterback situation.
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Wednesday shapes up as the biggest day of the year on the Mizzou beat. Eli Drinkwitz’s football team is in Fort Worth to take on Army in the Armed Forces Bowl, while Cuonzo Martin’s basketball Tigers will be in St. Louis for the Braggin’ Rights Game against Illinois. Both are underdogs, but both can finish 2021 with a winning record if they pull off the respective upset. Dave Matter and Ben Frederickson break down the matchups in this week’s podcast episode.
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In this week's Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Dave Matter and Ben Frederickson look back on Mizzou's 34-17 loss at Arkansas in the regular-season finale and look ahead to the bowl game possibilities for Eli Drinkwitz's Tigers. Some high-profile coaching changes have turned the world of college football upside down, but Mizzou has gone unscathed so far other than some new names in the transfer portal. Dave and Ben also discuss the wobbly start to Mizzou's basketball season as its December gauntlet gets started.
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Coming off a wild overtime win over Florida, Eli Drinkwitz's resurgent Tigers head to Arkansas for Friday's Battle Line Rivalry Game. (Apologies to Razorback fans who insist this doesn't count as a real rivalry.) Either way, the story lines are rich - hello, Barry Odom! - the stakes are high and Friday's showdown between two familiar foes should be entertaining. Dave Matter and Ben Frederickson break it down in this week's episode.
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Dave Matter and Ben Frederickson break down the Tigers' season-opening men's basketball win against Central Michigan and preview the football team's upcoming home game against South Carolina as the quest for a bowl game enters the home stretch.
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Dave Matter and Ben Frederickson break down Mizzou's uncertain quarterback situation as the 38-point underdog Tigers head to Athens for their biggest test of the season against No. 1 Georgia. Does Mizzou have any hope against the best defense in college football? Former Georgia head coach (and Missouri assistant) Jim Donnan joins the podcast from Athens to share his thoughts on the Bulldogs - and a story or two about his time at Mizzou.
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Mizzou is headed to Nashville to reset its season after a bye week. Will the Tigers clean up their act on the road? Will the penalties, turnovers and sluggish starts re-emerge in Music City? In this week’s episode, the Post-Dispatch’s Dave Matter and Ben Frederickson discuss all things Mizzou football and visit with Aria Gerson, Vanderbilt beat writer for The Tennessean in Nashville to break down the Commodores and new coach Clark Lea.
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East St. Louis five-star recruit Luther Burden is headed to Mizzou. On this week's Eye on the Tigers podcast, the Post-Dispatch's Dave Matter and Ben Frederickson discuss what that means for the Tigers' offense in 2022 and what that means for Eli Drinkwitz's program going forward.
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The Post-Dispatch’s Dave Matter and Ben Frederickson review Mizzou’s homecoming victory over North Texas and the defense’s modest progress with a few new starters. Then they look ahead to Saturday’s showdown with No. 21 Texas A&M, fresh off its stunning takedown of Alabama. Dave also visits with former Mizzou offensive coordinator and one-time Texas A&M assistant Dave Christensen to discuss the state of the college game while traveling down Mizzou memory lane.
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The Post-Dispatch’s Dave Matter and Ben Frederickson pick through the carcass of Mizzou’s 62-24 loss to Tennessee and examine Eli Drinkwitz’s response to the blowout loss, from firing his D-line coach to cutting off media access during homecoming week. Dave also visits with Austin, Texas, sports anchor Bob Ballou to check in on the Texas Longhorns, who sooner than later will be reunited with Mizzou as members of the SEC.
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The Post-Dispatch's Dave Matter and Ben Frederickson revisit Mizzou's overtime loss at Boston College, preview Saturday's visit from Tennessee and old friend Josh Heupel and take a closer look at the Volunteers with SEC columnist for the USA Today Network Blake Toppmeyer.
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The Post-Dispatch’s Dave Matter and Ben Frederickson share their takeaways from Missouri’s romp over Southeast Missouri and look forward to Saturday’s unique nonconference visit to Boston College, followed by a visit with Scott Mutrin, Boston College’s radio sideline reporter and former Golden Eagles quarterback to discuss BC’s 3-0 start and the program’s evolution under second-year coach Jeff Hafley. Mutrin also shares some travel tips for Mizzou fans making the trip to Boston this weekend.
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Post-Dispatch Mizzou beat writer Dave Matter reviews the good, bad and ugly from the Tigers’ 35-28 loss at Kentucky and then visits with former MU defensive coordinator Dave Steckel, whose newly launched career in broadcasting brings him back to Columbia on Saturday, where he’ll be the TV analyst for the Tigers’ game against Southeast Missouri.
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From the NFL Draft and how it could affect multiple Mizzou products, to the rise of Mizzou softball and the struggles of Mizzou baseball, Mizzou beat writer Dave Matter and sports columnist Ben Frederickson go around the horn to discuss all things Tigers.
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ESPN's predictions say the Tigers are headed for a 7-5 season and a No. 34 ranking. In this episode of the Eye On The Tigers Podcast, Mizzou beat writer Dave Matter and sports columnist Ben Frederickson dig into those projections before breaking down Cuonzo Martin's latest comments about the new basketball transfers. The two also discuss former Tiger wrestler Ben Askren's upcoming boxing match against some YouTube guy.
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Who's gone? Who's new? Who could be coming soon? In this episode of the Eye On The Tigers Podcast, Mizzou beat writer Dave Matter and sports columnist Ben Frederickson break down the roster refresh Cuonzo Martin is in the midst of this offseason and compare and contrast the shakeup to what is taking place across the national college basketball scene.
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The news of Xavier Pinson's departure from the Tigers via transfer came shortly after the Tigers lost to Oklahoma in the NCAA Tournament. In this episode of the Eye on the Tigers podcast, Mizzou beat writer Dave Matter and sports columnist Ben Frederickson break down what fell apart between Pinson and Mizzou, and examine where Tigers coach Cuonzo Martin might turn as he looks to refresh the roster.
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Is your bracket ready? In this episode of the Eye On The Tigers Podcast, Mizzou beat writer Dave Matter and sports columnist Ben Frederickson preview the Tigers' NCAA Tournament opener against Oklahoma and reveal their picks for the entire field. Think you can beat them? Enter the Post-Dispatch Bracketball competition!
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Cuonzo Martin's Missouri basketball team enters this week's SEC Tournament in Nashville with some of the most impressive wins in the league, but also after losing five of its last seven games. If the SEC has a theme, it's unpredictability. Only two teams in the SEC bracket have won or lost more than two consecutive games entering conference tournament play. In this episode of the Eye On The Tigers Podcast, Mizzou beat writer Dave Matter and sports columnist Ben Frederickson break down the Tigers' chances and make their predictions.
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Sam Horn lives in Georgia and grew up cheering for Tennessee, but he's committed to play football and baseball for Mizzou. During this all-football episode of the Eye On The Tigers Podcast, Mizzou beat writer Dave Matter and sports columnist Ben Frederickson break down the commitment of the four-star quarterback and the recruiting ripple effect this could make for Eli Drinkwitz. The two also preview the new-look Tigers defense and explain how Drinkwitz is hoping fans and recruits alike can check in on spring ball.
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How does a 13-point second-half lead turn into a loss? When will Jeremiah Tilmon return? In this edition of the Eye On The Tigers Podcast, Mizzou beat writer Dave Matter and sports columnist Ben Frederickson break down the Tigers' three-game losing streak and what will determine if they can bounce back in time.
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Tigers coach Cuonzo Martin was left questioning his team's effort level after a 21-point thumping at Ole Miss, which arrived just one game after the Tigers had toppled No. 10 Alabama. What happened? In this edition of the Eye On The Tigers Podcast, Mizzou beat writer Dave Matter and sports columnist Ben Frederickson pick up the pieces, and put the defeat into the proper perspective in terms of how the loss could affect the Tigers' NCAA Tournament outlook. Matter and Frederickson also remember Terez Paylor, a prominent sports writer who passed away this week.
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The Mizzou basketball team is 5-0 in games decided by five points or less after its 75-70 win against Kentucky. What goes into it? In this edition of the Eye On The Tigers Podcast, Mizzou beat writer Dave Matter and sports columnist Ben Frederickson discuss the trend. The duo also dissects what has happened to Kentucky hoops this season, and how a change to the starting rotation for Mizzou has helped. Matter and Frederickson then discuss Mizzou football signing day, the latest news on the practice facility project and Andy Hill's Super Bowl story.
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Sharife Cooper stunned the Mizzou basketball team, but how much was Auburn's star freshman guard helped by friendly whistles? In this edition of the Eye On The Tigers Podcast, Mizzou beat writer Dave Matter and sports columnist Ben Frederickson break down the Tigers' loss to the other Tigers. The two also reflect on new defensive coordinator Steve Wilks' first impression, and look ahead at the finalized 2021 football schedule. Also: How will former Mizzou offensive coordinator Josh Heupel work out as Tennessee's head coach?
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Cuonzo Martin's Missouri basketball team returned from a brief COVID-caused pause with a convincing win over South Carolina. In this edition of the Eye On The Tigers Podcast, Mizzou beat writer Dave Matter and sports columnist Ben Frederickson break down Jeremiah Tilmon's impressive stretch of play and Mark Smith's breakthrough. Matter updates Mizzou fans on Eli Drinkwitz's ongoing search for a defensive coordinator, and introduces them to the Tigers newest linebacker, a transfer from Rice.
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In this edition of the Eye On The Tigers Podcast, Mizzou beat writer Dave Matter previews his early college football top-25 for 2021, and explains why the Tigers made the cut. Sports columnist Ben Frederickson and Matter update Mizzou fans on the latest regarding the men's basketball team's COVID shutdown, then share their thoughts on football coach Eli Drinkwitz's ongoing search for a defensive coordinator.
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A 14-point second-half lead for the Mizzou basketball team disappeared in Starkville on Tuesday night. What happened? Post-Dispatch Mizzou beat writer Dave Matter and sports columnist Ben Frederickson break it down in this week's edition of the Eye On The Tigers Podcast. The two also discuss a report that says Tigers defensive coordinator Ryan Walters is interviewing for the same job at Illinois.
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Cuonzo Martin's basketball team will enter SEC play with an undefeated record after a nail-biter of a win against Bradley. Eli Drinkwitz's team is headed for the Music City Bowl against an Iowa opponent that is currently paused due to COVID-19 issues. In this jam-packed episode of the Eye On The Tigers Podcast, Mizzou beat writer Dave Matter and sports columnist Ben Frederickson put a bow on the 2020 year in Mizzou athletics. The two also wish a happy retirement to former Tigers offensive coordinator Dave Christensen.
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The Missouri men's basketball team is ranked for the first time since 2014, and first-year Tigers football coach Eli Drinkwitz is working on what should be a top-25 recruiting class. In this episode of the Eye On The Tigers Podcast, Mizzou beat writer Dave Matter and sports columnist Ben Frederickson break down everything from Mizzou's Braggin' Rights win against Illinois to the latest bowl projections for Drinkwitz's team. Matter offers his in-depth thoughts on Drinkwitz's recruiting class as well before attention turns to the Tigers' regular-season finale at Mississippi State.
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Quick, name a bigger Saturday in Mizzou sports history? Hard to do, isn't it? In this episode of the Eye On The Tigers Podcast, Mizzou beat writer Dave Matter and sports columnist Ben Frederickson prepare you for Mizzou vs. Georgia and the Braggin' Rights game. Mizzou football has cracked the College Football Playoff top 25 before it hosts ninth-ranked (CFP) Georgia. Hours later, Mizzou basketball will host No. 6 Illinois as it tries to secure its third consecutive Braggin' Rights win. Buckle up, Tiger fans.
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First-year Mizzou football coach Eli Drinkwitz has coached his Tigers to four wins in their last five games. The Tigers are getting some love in the national coaches' poll, and could creep into the AP Top-25 and perhaps even the College Football Playoff rankings with a strong finish. In this episode of the Eye On The Tigers Podcast, Post-Dispatch Mizzou beat writer Dave Matter and sports columnist Ben Frederickson discuss the team's upward trend before recapping the shutout of Vanderbilt and previewing Barry Odom's return to CoMo as Arkansas' defensive coordinator for Saturday's game against the Razorbacks.
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Down a defensive coordinator and more than a few players, the Missouri football team found a way to win a road game at South Carolina after a 20-day COVID-caused delay. What would have been a big game against Arkansas has been shifted back due to the Razorbacks' COVID situation, meaning the Tigers now shift gears to Vanderbilt. In this edition of the Eye On The Tigers Podcast, Mizzou beat writer Dave Matter and Ben Frederickson break down Mizzou's win against the Gamecocks, how the schedule change happened after it and preview Mizzou basketball's season opener.
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A Missouri football team that has been sidelined due to COVID-19 protocols since its loss at Florida on Oct. 31 is hoping to be back in action at South Carolina on Saturday. In this edition of the Eye On The Tigers Podcast, Mizzou beat writer Dave Matter and sports columnist Ben Frederickson break down where things stand as of Thursday morning in terms of the latest COVID testing. The duo also discusses the firing of South Carolina coach Will Muschamp and who could replace him. Finally, some hoops talk. Matter and Frederickson preview the men's non-conference schedule and Matter offers his take on expectations for the women's team.
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In this edition of the Eye On The Tigers Podcast, Mizzou beat writer Dave Matter and sports columnist Ben Frederickson break down a busy week in Missouri sports that included a football postponement, a basketball coin flip and the addition of Cuonzo Martin's latest recruiting class. Matter updates listeners on the football team's latest COVID-19 situation and more.
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Dan Mullen and his Florida Gators football team were once considered a contender for the SEC East. After a two-week shutdown due to a COVID outbreak, is that still the case? In this edition of the Eye On The Tigers Podcast, Mizzou beat writer Dave Matter and sports columnist Ben Frederickson review the Tigers' second consecutive win and look ahead to the showdown in the Swamp. That's if there's a game to be played Saturday.
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If that headline sounds familiar, it should. The Missouri football team has not beaten the football Wildcats in five seasons. In this edition of the Eye On The Tigers Podcast, Mizzou beat writer Dave Matter and sports columnist Ben Frederickson break down the keys that could help first-year Tigers coach Eli Drinkwitz snap the trend.
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Tigers first-year coach Eli Drinkwitz's signature win against defending champion LSU was still fresh when the team found out its next game against Vanderbilt was postponed due to the Commodores' COVID situation. In this edition of the Eye On The Tigers Podcast, Mizzou beat writer Dave Matter and sports columnist Ben Frederickson share their final thoughts on Saturday's upset and discuss if there could be a silver lining to the Vanderbilt curveball the Tigers have encountered.
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Mizzou's night game against No. 17 LSU has been changed into a day game in CoMo. In this edition of the Eye On The Tigers Podcast, Mizzou beat writer Dave Matter and sports columnist Ben Frederickson break down the hurricane implications that led to the change, and the scramble it created on both campuses. The two also dive into Mizzou's loss to Tennessee and LSU's 1-1 start after winning last season's national championship.
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A ranked Tennessee team got an early Halloween scare on the road against unranked South Carolina in week one of SEC football action. In this week's Eye On The Tigers Podcast, Mizzou beat writer Dave Matter and sports columnist Ben Frederickson discuss if Mizzou can turn the positives it showed in a season-opening defeat to Alabama into an upset in Knoxville. The two also break down the latest on the Tigers' quarterback and COVID situations.
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What are fair expectations for Mizzou football coach Eli Drinkwitz's first season? That's the topic of this week's Eye On The Tigers Podcast as Mizzou beat writer Dave Matter and sports columnist Ben Frederickson introduce the Tigers' powerful season-opening opponent, and explore the unknowns of a COVID-impacted 2020 SEC season. Don't miss Matter's weekly pick of the SEC's most interesting game.
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The Big Ten's rush to punt football this fall resulted in almost immediate backpedaling. Now four of the five Power-5 conferences will play. Meanwhile the Tigers are becoming an example of how COVID can impact roster depth due how testing protocols sideline players for weeks due to positive tests, or just interactions with a potential positive teammate. In this edition of the Eye On The Tigers Podcast, Mizzou beat writer Dave Matter and sports columnist Ben Frederickson break down the latest, and introduce Cuonzo Martin's latest basketball commitment.
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TCU transfer Shawn Robinson is impressing Mizzou coaches with his quarterback play, Mizzou beat writer Dave Matter reports in this week's Eye on the Tigers podcast. Columnist Ben Frederickson and Matter break down the Tigers' latest COVID-related challenge, dive into the offensive line depth chart and discuss the strengths of Robinson, who could be leading Mizzou onto the field against Alabama
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In this edition of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Mizzou beat writer Dave Matter and sports columnist Ben Frederickson discuss how Tigers football coach Eli Drinkwitz and basketball coach Cuonzo Martin are handling both the COVID-19 pandemic and our nation's ongoing dialogue about racial inequalities. Mizzou athletes have planned a social justice demonstration for Wednesday, and Matter details what should be expected. The two also dive into the COVID-19 situation in CoMo, and how it could affect the fall football season.
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In this edition of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Mizzou beat writer Dave Matter and sports columnist Ben Frederickson break down the Tigers' all-SEC schedule, introduce fans to two new receivers they need to know and handicap the mysterious and ongoing QB competition.
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The college landscape is going to look a lot different this fall, but the past two weeks have shown the Power 5 programs are going to give it a shot when it comes to playing through the pandemic. In this episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Mizzou beat writer Dave Matter and sports columnist Ben Frederickson discuss the biggest news of the week on the college football front, including player-led groups pushing for protocols, the NCAA's delayed announcement of some of those protocols and a very interesting story out of the Pac 12 Conference that shows at least some leaders are still preparing for the disaster of a canceled fall season.
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The time for happy talk is over. In this edition of the Eye on the Tigers podcast, sports columnist Ben Frederickson and Mizzou beat writer Dave Matter discuss the shift college football leaders have made, from crossing their fingers and hoping for the best, to getting real about the changes that will hopefully give the sport its best chance to happen in 2020. What would college sports look like if there is no football season? Frederickson and Matter get into that, and discuss Sophie Cunningham's recent battle with COVID and Mizzou guard Xavier Pinson's NBA Draft decision.
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Wheels are in motion for college football to kick off in 2020, but politics could shape if the season starts on time in certain parts of the country. Post-Dispatch college sports reporter Dave Matter discuss that and more with Sports Illustrated national college football writer Ross Dellenger, who has reported exhaustively about COVID-19’s potential impact on the sport and how schools have decided testing plans for their players this summer. Also, which coaches have done the best job this offseason tackling sensitive issues, like the virus and social justice issues, that have captured the nation’s attention?
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Post-Dispatch Mizzou beat writer Dave Matter is joined by Howard Richards, Mizzou football radio analyst and former Tigers player - who also spent 13 traveling the world for the Central Intelligence Agency - for a candid conversation about the events that have unfolded across the country in recent weeks, from COVID-19 to the killing of George Floyd in Minnesota to the protests that have erupted from coast to coast. Richards shares his thoughts on the Mizzou football team's powerful use of its platform, plus his early impressions on first-year coach Eliah Drinkwitz's efforts in the St. Louis region.
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Move over, rabid boosters and dedicated tailgaters. You have company. In this edition of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Post-Dispatch Mizzou beat writer Dave Matter and sports columnist Ben Frederickson update listeners on the latest news regarding college football's return from the coronavirus pandemic, and explain why no group is rooting harder for the sport than the coaches of other sports on each campus. Matter and Frederickson also discuss the rumblings about Missouri basketball guard Xavier Pinson's pending decision about the NBA Draft.
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Will the season start as scheduled? Will there be fans in the stands? In this edition of the Eye on the Tigers podcast, sports columnist Ben Frederickson and Mizzou beat writer Dave Matter discuss the conversations that will determine how and when the 2020 college football season will attempt to overcome the coronavirus pandemic. The two also talk the latest in Mizzou football and basketball recruiting.
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Chase Daniel vs. Ben Askren. Who will be number one? In this edition of the Eye on the Tigers podcast, sports columnist Ben Frederickson and Mizzou beat writer Dave Matter preview the big question remaining on Matter's ranking of the top Tigers he's covered during his time on the beat. The conversation then turns to what should be expected for Mizzou football players in the NFL Draft, along with an update on Mizzou basketball recruiting. Matter and Frederickson close the podcast with a discussion about how the coronavirus pandemic has changed college sports, and how those affects could linger for years to come.
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Hear the stories behind The List. In this edition of the Eye on the Tigers podcast, Post-Dispatch sports columnist Ben Frederickson interviews Mizzou beat writer Dave Matter about "Matters Best of Mizzou", Matter's ongoing ranking of the top-30 Tigers he's covered during his years on the beat. Matter explains how the project started, and gives some behind-the-scenes stories about the interviews he's done for the project, including one about an athlete who didn't agree to the interview until he heard his ranking.
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Jeremiah Tilmon's foot is still sitting him down. Mark Smith's back is bad. Dru Smith is playing on one healthy ankle. And the Tigers basketball team is struggling. In a disappointing season, signs of promise can be found in sophomore point guard Xavier Pinson and freshman Tray Jackson, who both played well in the Tigers' close loss at No. 25 LSU. In this edition of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Mizzou beat writer Dave Matter and sports columnist Ben Frederickson share their thoughts on the young duo before the conversation shifts to football, where Matter traces the origin of new coach Eliah Drinkwitz's staff back to Auburn. Also: Is Mizzou defensive coordinator Ryan Walters a serious candidate for the head coaching job at Colorado? Listen to find out.
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Eliah Drinkwitz went viral. Big time. In this edition of the Eye on the Tigers podcast, Mizzou beat writer Dave Matter and sports columnist Ben Frederickson break down: Drinkwitz's big landing of defensive back commitment Ennis Rakestraw Jr., and how the social-media splash of the coach's reaction to the news bodes well to the momentum Drinkwitz is building at Mizzou. The two also dig into the continued struggles of Mizzou hoops, discussing changes Cuonzo Martin might need to make to his roster and staff.
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Cuonzo Martin's Mizzou basketball team is good at making free throws, but everything else has become a grind. In this edition of the Eye on the Tigers podcast, Mizzou beat writer Dave Matter and sports columnist Ben Frederickson break down what is troubling the Tigers after their last loss, a heartbreaker at home against Texas A&M. Then the topic shifts to the Super Bowl, and the ties the Kansas City Chiefs coaching staff has to CoMo. One you know. Another you probably don't.
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Cuonzo Martin's Missouri men's basketball team has scored just 59 points in each of its first two SEC games. With Jeremiah Tilmon sidelined by a foot injury, where can the Tigers turn for offense? In this edition of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Mizzou beat writer Dave Matter and sports columnist Ben Frederickson drill down on Mizzou and the SEC hoops scene.
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The dust has settled on new Mizzou football coach Eliah Drinkwitz's first recruiting test, one that asked him to make the best out of a problematic situation under a tight deadline. How did he do? And how much of a chance does Cuonzo Martin's basketball team have against Illinois in this year's Braggin' Rights game? Mizzou beat writer Dave Matter and sports columnist Ben Frederickson dive into both topics in this week's edition of the Eye on the Tigers podcast.
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Episode 71 • Who's in? Who's out? How many of these rumors are rooted in reality? In this edition of the Eye on the Tigers podcast, sports columnist Ben Frederickson and Mizzou beat writer Dave Matter dive deep into a discussion about Missouri's ongoing search for its next football coach. The two touch on every candidate they feel could be a realistic option, and discuss the pressure athletics director Jim Sterk is under after firing former Tigers coach Barry Odom.
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Episode 70 • Is Barry Odom's job safe? Which way is Mizzou athletics director Jim Sterk leaning? What impact does the department's financial situation play in any decision? Oh, and what the heck happened to Derek Dooley's offense? In this episode of the Eye on the Tigers podcast, Mizzou beat writer Dave Matter and sports columnist Ben Frederickson do their best to explain where things stand during a sinking season in CoMo.
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Episode 69 • It's been a long, sad road trip for the Missouri football Tigers since they last played a home game at Memorial Stadium, and Florida won't be offering a welcome-back party, either. In this episode of the Eye on the Tigers podcast, Mizzou beat writer Dave Matter and sports columnist Ben Frederickson try to make sense of the Tigers' collapse, from Kelly Bryant's health status, to the lack of a go-to receiver and more. The two also break down the start of the men's and women's basketball seasons, and contemplate how the Tigers might find a way to help Jeremiah Tilmon stay out of foul trouble.
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Mizzou quarterback Kelly Bryant's up-and-down, one-and-done season is up in the air after the bye week. His team is headed to Athens to face No. 6 Georgia, and the status of his hamstring is uncertain. In this edition of the Eye on the Tigers podcast, Mizzou beat writer Dave Matter and sports columnist Ben Frederickson cover the latest on Bryant's health. The two make their predictions with or without Bryant for the Georgia game. They also discuss their first impression of the Tigers basketball team, which rolled to an easy win against an over-matched opponent.
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Episode 67 • Mizzou athletics director Jim Sterk found a pretty successful way to direct attention from the football team's dreadful loss at Vanderbilt. He simply re-introduced one of the best rivalries in college sports. In this edition of the Eye on the Tigers podcast, Post-Dispatch Mizzou beat writer Dave Matter and sports columnist Ben Frederickson break down what went into a rivalry renewed before turning their attention to the Nashville nightmare. Barry Odom's job security comes up. So do predictions for Saturday's game against Kentucky.
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Episode 65 • After five consecutive home wins, Barry Odom's Missouri football team will not be back at Memorial Stadium for a game until Florida comes to town on Nov. 16. In this episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Mizzou beat writer Dave Matter and sports columnist Ben Frederickson preview Mizzou's three-game road trip to Vanderbilt, Kentucky and Georgia. The two discuss the pending ruling on the Tigers' postseason appeal. They also dig into the SEC basketball projections that have Cuonzo Martin's team ranked 13th out of 14.
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Episode 64 •
After tackling their preview of the Missouri football team's upcoming game against Troy, Mizzou beat writer Dave Matter and sports columnist Ben Frederickson dive into the the big topic in college sports this week: Should college athletes be able to benefit from their name, image and likeness? Matter and Frederickson debunk some of the myths you have heard, and share their opinions on what could become a series of changes that reshape the landscape of college sports. The two also hit on the commitment of Mizzou basketball target Caleb Love to North Carolina.
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Episode 63 • Missouri defeats South Carolina in SEC opener
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Episode 62 • Missouri football coach Barry Odom is without a win against South Carolina coach Will Muschamp. Former Clemson quarterback turned Tigers starter Kelly Bryant has never lost to the Gamecocks. Will Bryant be the difference maker? In this edition of the Eye on the Tigers podcast, Mizzou beat writer Dave Matter and sports columnist Ben Frederickson break down what could be the biggest game of Mizzou's season, from the steps forward Odom's team has taken since its season-opening stunner of a loss to Wyoming, to the curveball of South Carolina pivoting to impressive freshman quarterback Ryan Hilinski. The two discuss Mizzou's shifting offensive line, the increase in turnovers created by Mizzou's defense and then make their predictions for the game. Spoiler alert: They're not the same.
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Episode 61 • Barry Odom’s Missouri football team makes the trip to the high elevation of Laramie, Wyoming for its season opener against the Cowboys. In this edition of the Eye on the Tigers podcast, sports columnist Ben Frederickson and Mizzou beat writer Dave Matter preview the Tigers’ season and make their predictions. The two also discuss the program’s pending NCAA appeal, and the decision to move a 2020 game against Arkansas to arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.
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Episode 60 • A star tight end is still favoring a problematic knee. A top receiver is dealing with a sore toe. A defensive end has missed a lot of time after an elbow injury. In this edition of the Eye on the Tigers podcast, Mizzou beat writer Dave Matter and sports columnist Ben Frederickson discuss the injury bug Barry Odom's football team is battling in fall camp. The two also update the position battles and key in on freshmen who could become known names this season. What are the Tigers doing to prepare for the altitude of Wyoming? How have the defensive changes to the Tigers' base defense made the team more modern? All that and more on this edition of the Post-Dispatch's weekly Mizzou podcast. Subscribe at www.stltoday.com/podcasts
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Episode 59 • Missouri's new quarterback has made headlines recently. First it was the hamstring scare that knocked him, briefly, from the practice field. Then it was the debate about whether Kelly Bryant deserved a championship ring from Clemson coach Dabo Swinney. In this edition of the Eye on the Tigers podcast, Mizzou beat writer Dave Matter and sports columnist Ben Frederickson sort through the silly debate and serious health update on Bryant before they break down position battles and MU's new policy regarding alcohol sales during footballl games. Drink up. Subscribe at www.stltoday.com/podcasts
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Episode 58 • From the Kelly Bryant Effect, to which receivers and pass rushers might emerge, fall camp offers some fascinating story lines for Barry Odom’s Mizzou football team. In this edition of the Eye on the Tigers podcast, Post-Dispatch Mizzou beat writer Dave Matter and sports columnist Ben Frederickson start to unpack what they will be watching on the field Friday in Columbia, Mo.
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Episode 57 • Mizzou fans who are eager to see new Tigers quarterback Kelly Bryant in action -- so, every Mizzou fan -- will get their first chance during Saturday's Black & Gold scrimmage. In this edition of the Eye on the Tigers podcast, Mizzou beat writer Dave Matter and Ben Frederickson break down their spring football observations and highlight key story lines to observe as the season-opener at Wyoming approaches. Bryant is the big story, but he's not the only one. Matter and Frederickson point to players who must emerge to make a difference, and reflect on how head coach Barry Odom has adapted during his time on the job.
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Episode 56 • Mizzou men's basketball sharpshooter Mark Smith is out for the rest of the season, and the Tigers basketball team seems to be running on empty. Good thing football is right around the corner. In this edition of the Eye on the Tigers podcast, Mizzou beat writer Dave Matter and sports columnist Ben Frederickson preview the Tigers' upcoming spring practices and set the stage for quarterback Kelly Bryant's one-and-done season with the team, a season that will now move forward beneath the clouds of NCAA uncertainty. The two also discuss Smith's setback and Sophie Cunningham's senior day. All that and more on this week's edition of the Eye on the Tigers podcast. Like what you hear? Subscribe at www.stltoday.com/podcasts
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Episode 55 • Legendary Mizzou basketball coach Norm Stewart once said helping him land star recruit (and budding broadcast student) Derrick Chievous was about the only good thing the Missouri School of Journalism did for him during his coaching career. But this podcast should count as two. In this edition of the Eye on the Tigers podcast, Mizzou beat writer Dave Matter and sports columnist Ben Frederickson revisit Chievous' rise to stardom as a Tiger before his number is retired during the upcoming basketball game between Mizzou and Tennessee. The two also talk Tigers hoops, men's and women's. And then the conversation turns toward a detailed breakdown of Mizzou's ongoing appeal of the NCAA sanctions handed down from the academic fraud case. Matter answers the biggest questions about the appeal, of which there are many.
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Episode 54 •
They lost? Really? How? In this edition of the Eye on the Tigers podcast, sports columnist Ben Frederickson and Mizzou beat writer Dave Matter recap how the Missouri men's basketball team let a big win against No. 25 LSU get away late. It took a combination of mistakes, injuries, foul trouble and at least one whistle that still makes little sense. The duo also discuss Drew Lock's draft standing after last weekend's Senior Bowl. Like what you hear? Please consider subscribing.
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Episode 53 • Jeremiah Tilmon has played about 30 minutes in each of the Missouri men's basketball team's past three games combined. That's not going to cut it. How do the Tigers keep their foul-prone sophomore center on the court? In this edition of the Eye on the Tigers podcast, sports columnist Ben Frederickson and Mizzou beat writer Dave Matter dive into Tilmon's foul trouble, and how to fix and/or work around it. After the conversation switches to football, the two share their understanding of linebacker coach Brian Odom, Barry's brother, departing for the same job at Oklahoma. Jeff Thomas and Albert O. also come up.
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