Eye on the Tigers

<p>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.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>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.​</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>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. </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>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.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>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.   </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>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. </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>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.​</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>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.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>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.​</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>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.​</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>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.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>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.​</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>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!</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>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.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>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.​</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>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.​</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>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.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>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.​</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>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?</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>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.​</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>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.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>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.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>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. </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>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.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>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.​</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>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. </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>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.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>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.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>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.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>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.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>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.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>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.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>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.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>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.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>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.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>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.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>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</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>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. </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>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.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>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.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>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.</p> <p> </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>