Eye on the Tigers

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.​ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.​ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.​ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.​ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.​ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.​ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.