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. See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...
Mar 08, 2023•35 min•Season 3Ep. 19
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...
Feb 17, 2023•38 min•Season 3Ep. 18
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 fo...
Feb 09, 2023•22 min•Season 3Ep. 17
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 03, 2023•23 min•Season 3Ep. 16
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 ...
Jan 26, 2023•29 min•Season 3Ep. 15
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? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 12, 2023•18 min•Season 3Ep. 14
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 ...
Jan 06, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 5Ep. 13
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. See omnystudio.com/listener...
Dec 29, 2022•44 min•Season 5Ep. 12
Post-Dispatch Mizzou beat writer Dave Matter and sports columnist Ben Frederickson preview a whirlwind week in Mizzou sports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 20, 2022•31 min•Season 5Ep. 11
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. See omnys...
Dec 13, 2022•37 min•Season 5Ep. 10
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...
Nov 10, 2022•28 min•Season 5Ep. 9
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 ...
Nov 03, 2022•31 min•Season 5Ep. 8
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 28, 2022•33 min•Season 5Ep. 7
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 21, 2022•33 min•Season 5Ep. 6
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Oct 05, 2022•37 min•Season 5Ep. 5
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 28, 2022•39 min•Season 5Ep. 4
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 d...
Sep 21, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 5Ep. 3
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 tw...
Sep 15, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 5Ep. 2
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. See omn...
Sep 07, 2022•59 min•Season 5Ep. 1
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 30, 2022•40 min•Season 4Ep. 30
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Aug 24, 2022•41 min•Season 4Ep. 29
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 15, 2022•22 min•Season 4Ep. 28
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 08, 2022•35 min•Season 4Ep. 27
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 27, 2022•50 min•Season 4Ep. 26
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 21, 2022•23 min•Season 4Ep. 25
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 20, 2022•22 min•Season 4Ep. 24
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 19, 2022•22 min•Season 4Ep. 23
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 res...
Jul 01, 2022•47 min•Season 4Ep. 22
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 17, 2022•33 min•Season 4Ep. 21
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, Florid...
Apr 27, 2022•52 min•Season 4Ep. 20
