Full Show - 10-27-2024 Sports on a Sunday Morning: College Insights & Rivals Resurge
Filling in for Tom Ackerman, Joe Pott takes the helm of the "Sports on a Sunday Morning" program, leading engaging discussions about the latest news in college football and the upcoming basketball season. He focuses on local college teams, including Missouri, Illinois, SIU Edwardsville, and St. Louis University, providing updates and analysis. Joe conducts an insightful interview with Coach Rebecca Tillett from the St. Louis University women's basketball team, discussing the significance of exhibition games, the importance of sustained excellence, and the leadership within her team, marked by the unanimous vote for captains. In the second segment, Joe welcomes Hockey Hall of Famer Bernie Federko to celebrate the recent induction of Wayne Babych, Curtis Joseph, and Jim Roberts into the St. Louis Blues Hall of Fame. Bernie shares personal stories about the inductees, emphasizes the Hall of Fame's significance for the franchise's legacy, and discusses the Blues' current season, spotlighting new players and goaltender Joel Hofer's promising future. In Hour 2, Joe hosts a dynamic hour featuring three insightful interviews. First, Edmound Elzy, the Vice President of Ticket Sales for St. Louis CITY 2, discusses the team’s playoff push as they prepare for an exciting matchup against San Jose's MLS Next Pro affiliate. He highlights the team’s success, leading to a 50% increase in attendance, and emphasizes affordable ticket prices for a family-friendly atmosphere at City Park. Next, Joe shifts gears with Scott Jagow to delve into the storied rivalry between the Dodgers and the Yankees. Scott shares his personal connection to the Dodgers, detailing how his family's history shaped his fandom. They reflect on the essence of baseball fandom in cities like St. Louis and Los Angeles, exploring the generational ties that make baseball unique. Finally, Bernie Miklasz joins to discuss the recent sports roundtable discussions set to resume on November 4, featuring notable analysts Kevin Wheeler, Tom Ackerman, and Matt Pauley. They dive into the overreactions surrounding Tommy Edman's postseason performance and analyze Mizzou football's disappointing season, highlighting the poor passing accuracy of quarterbacks Brady Cook and Drew Pyne, and the underutilization of standout receiver Luther Burden. Bernie critiques the offensive strategy and play-calling, suggesting that the team has the potential for success but has fallen short.
