Sports on a Sunday Morning

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Sports on a Sunday Morning

Hosted by Tom Ackerman.

  1. DEC 8

    College Football Playoff Preview, Mizzou vs. KU Breakdown, Blues Insight, and Cardinals Offseason Strategy

    In the first hour of Sports on a Sunday Morning, Tom Ackerman is joined by a panel to preview the College Football Playoff, breaking down predictions and key matchups ahead of the big games. The discussion covers team strategies, potential outcomes, and the excitement surrounding the upcoming matchups. Next, Earl Austin Jr. joins to preview the Mizzou vs. KU game, predicting a competitive match after KU’s loss to Creighton. Earl highlights SLU's health concerns with Kellen Thames and Larry Hughes dealing with injuries, and emphasizes the importance of AJ Casey’s return for added size and athleticism. He also praises Isaiah Swope’s explosiveness and Robbie Avila’s versatility, while acknowledging Gibson Jimmerson’s recent performance. Earl reflects on his induction into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame, sharing the honor with Jim Jackson. To wrap up the hour, Doug Armstrong discusses the upcoming Jack Buck Awards and the recognition of Ken Hitchcock with the Legends Award. Doug shares insights into the Blues’ strategy, including the team's need for balance, consistency, and long-term success. He also touches on Justin Faulk’s injury recovery and the promising future of prospects like Jimmy Snuggerud and Dalibor Dvorsky. Later in the show, Eli Drinkwitz joins to discuss Mizzou’s football program’s success and their upcoming bowl game, while John Mozeliak provides an update on the Cardinals’ offseason strategy, touching on player development, trade inquiries, and the Winter Meetings. Bernie Miklasz and Tom Ackerman analyze the College Football Playoff bracket reveal, previewing key matchups and discussing the Cardinals' offseason direction, including potential trades.

    1h 16m
  2. DEC 8

    Hour 2 - Eli Drinkwitz Talks Mizzou Football Success, John Mozeliak Discusses Cardinals' Offseason, and College Football Playoff Breakdown

    Eli Drinkwitz, head coach of the Missouri Tigers, joins Tom Ackerman on Sports on a Sunday Morning to discuss Mizzou’s football program's recent success. Drinkwitz reflects on the momentum built over the past two seasons, the team's performance in one-possession games, and the recruiting impact in St. Louis. He shares his thoughts on the upcoming bowl game, the importance of continued program development, and the quarterback competition. Drinkwitz also celebrates being named Sports Personality of the Year by the Missouri Athletic Club. John Mozeliak, President of Baseball Operations for the St. Louis Cardinals, calls in to give insight into the team’s offseason strategy. Mozeliak emphasizes the development of younger players like Nolan Gorman and Jordan Walker, while discussing areas of improvement for the starting pitching and bullpen. He highlights Wilson Contreras' flexibility to play first base and his role in the middle of the lineup. Mozeliak also talks about the Winter Meetings, the increasing number of trade inquiries, and the addition of new staff members, including Larry Day (Director of Player Development) and Matt Pierpont (Director of Pitching). With a focus on communication and collaboration, the Cardinals aim to build a competitive team now while planning for future success. Tom Ackerman and Bernie Miklasz break down the College Football Playoff bracket reveal, expressing surprise at SMU’s spot over Alabama. They analyze the committee’s decision-making, review SMU’s impressive comeback against Clemson, and debate Alabama’s overall wins. The duo previews key playoff matchups, including Indiana vs. Notre Dame, and explores potential rematches. Bernie also shares insights into the Cardinals’ winter meetings strategy, discussing Nolan Arenado’s market value and the potential of trading Ryan Helsley.

    39 min
  3. DEC 8

    Hour 1 - College Football Playoff Preview, Earl Austin Jr. on Mizzou-KU, Doug Armstrong Discusses Jack Buck Awards and Blues

    In the first hour, Tom Ackerman is joined by a panel to preview the College Football Playoff, breaking down predictions and key matchups. The conversation delves into the potential outcomes and team strategies heading into the big games. Next, Earl Austin Jr. joins Tom to discuss the upcoming Mizzou vs. KU game, predicting a competitive match following KU's loss to Creighton. Austin touches on SLU's health issues, highlighting key players like Kellen Thames and Larry Hughes dealing with injuries. He stresses the importance of AJ Casey's return for added size and athleticism, while also praising Isaiah Swope’s explosive play and Robbie Avila’s versatility. Austin also gives a special mention to Gibson Jimmerson’s recent record-breaking performance and his loyalty to SLU. He wraps up by reflecting on his induction into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame, sharing the honor with Jim Jackson. To wrap up the hour, Doug Armstrong joins Tom Ackerman to talk about the upcoming Jack Buck Awards, where Ken Hitchcock will be honored with the Legends Award. Armstrong discusses the similarities between Hitchcock's hiring and Jim Montgomery's, and the importance of building a sustainable team foundation. The two also touch on injury updates, including Justin Faulk’s return, and the promising future of Blues prospects like Jimmy Snuggerud and Dalibor Dvorsky, who will represent their countries at the World Juniors. Armstrong offers valuable insights into the Blues’ need for balance, consistency, and long-term success.

    37 min

Ratings & Reviews

4.5
out of 5
15 Ratings

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