On this episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff and Ben Frederickson share their relations to Mizzou's hiring of its next athletics director: Memphis AD Laird Veatch. Ben shares why he thinks there's cause for the excitement with the hire while Eli talks through Veatch's strengths and first priorities. Ben also assuages some concerns aro…

On this episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff and Ben Frederickson catch up on what has and hasn't happened with Mizzou's search for a new athletics director. They also discuss the potential impacts of John Calipari leaving Kentucky on a former Mizzou basketball target, and what the commitment of a four-star quarterback means for Eli D…

In this episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff and Ben Frederickson prepare for the end of the Mizzou men's basketball season, and weigh whether the Tigers have a chance of doing the surprising and winning a game in the SEC tournament. Eli shares some of his observations from the first spring football practices before he and Ben discuss…

On this episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff and Ben Frederickson discuss the past and future of the Mizzou athletics director position, from how the university will handle Desiree Reed-Francois' buyout to what decisions will face her replacement. They also discuss some observations and questions from the start of the Tigers' spring f…

On this episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff and Ben Frederickson react to the surprising departure of Mizzou AD Desiree Reed-Francois. They revisit some of the signs of friction between Reed-Francois and university leadership and why that contributed to her sudden exit before listing some potential replacements and discussing what re…

On this episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff is joined by Rock M Nation writer Matt Watkins for an analytical discussion of Mizzou men's basketball's future. They discuss what to make of the Tigers' freshmen and their roles before talking through the stats that show off a player's role and style. Eli closes out the episode by picking …

On this episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff is joined by NFL Draft analyst Joe DeLeone to talk through where some former Mizzou players will go in the draft. They discuss Joe's adventures at the Super Bowl and Senior Bowl before diving in with discussion of how Darius Robinson and Ennis Rakestraw Jr.'s skillsets will translate to the…

On this episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff and Ben Frederickson dissect Mizzou men's basketball's latest defeats, including a rock fight against Texas A&M. They highlight an important change to the Tigers' starting lineup and what it means for the team's freshmen going forward. Eli and Ben also weigh how much time to give the freshm…

On this episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, the Post-Dispatch's Eli Hoff and Ben Frederickson weave through the latest Mizzou sports news, starting with the sudden departure of defensive coordinator Blake Baker. They unpack the timeline of his decision to leave, what it means for Missouri and where coach Eli Drinkwitz might go with his new hi…

On this episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff is joined by Post-Dispatch columnist Benjamin Hochman at the Cotton Bowl media headquarters to discuss Mizzou's final game of the 2023 season. They talk through what the bowl appearance means for the Tigers, what storylines will impact the game and how Missouri has prepared. Eli shares his …

Eli Hoff and Ben Frederickson dash around Mizzou sports, starting with the Tigers' coup of O-lineman Cayden Green from Oklahoma. They dance through the list of MU's early signees, including what holding on to the nation's top defensive prospect means for coach Eli Drinkwitz. Eli and Ben close out the episode by prancing past Missouri men's basketba…

On this week's Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli and Ben bounce around the world of Mizzou sports, starting with the Tigers' upcoming trip to the Cotton Bowl. They discuss what the atmosphere might be like, the recruiting implications and why a game against Ohio State matters for St. Louis-area football. Eli and Ben also talk through what MU's loss to…

On this episode, Rock M Nation basketball writer Matt Harris joins Eli Hoff to talk about the start of Missouri men's basketball's season. Matt brings his spreadsheets and stats while Eli peppers him with questions about every position on the floor, from point guard shot selection to getting the centers in pick-and-roll. Eli and Matt discuss early …

On this episode of the Eye on the Tigers podcast, Eli Hoff and Ben Frederickson tour the wide world of Mizzou sports, starting with the Tigers' volleyball team preparing for its return to the NCAA Tournament. They talk through Missouri football's dominant win at Arkansas, how the university could try to keep coordinators on staff for another year a…

In the latest edition of the Eye on the Tigers podcast, Eli Hoff and Ben Frederickson recount a busy week of Mizzou sports. They discuss what Florida's success against the MU defense means for the Tigers' upcoming game against Arkansas, and where Missouri showed improvement from earlier games while managing to beat the Gators. Eli and Ben also air …

In the return of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff and Ben Frederickson catch up on an eventful and positive Mizzou football season and discuss the start of basketball season. They dissect the Tigers' domination of Tennessee and why some coach-speak is translating to wins. Eli and Ben also dig into just how good of a running back Cody Schrade…

In the newest episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Dave Matter and Ben Frederickson break down this week's verbal commitment of five-star defensive lineman Williams Nwaneri from Lee's Summit and discuss its impact on the program's momentum heading into Eli Drinkwitz's fourth season. They also discuss the state of Missouri's new NIL law and its…

In this week’s episode, Ben Frederickson and Dave Matter discuss the latest round of conference realignment that’s shaken up the map of college athletics as we approach another football season. Dave and Ben share their thoughts on Mizzou coach Eli Drinkwitz’s critical comments on the subject and compare and contrast MU’s move to the SEC with the la…

In this week's episode, Dave Matter and Ben Frederickson review Mizzou's relatively quit stroll through Nashville at SEC football media days, where Eli Drinkwitz set out to avoid making any national headlines. Dave and Ben share their thoughts on Drinkwitz's analysis of the Tigers' quarterback situation, Brady Cook's chances of keeping his job and …

The Post-Dispatch's Ben Frederickson and Dave Matter get you ready for college football's talking season and preview the upcoming SEC Media Days in Nashville, where Eli Drinkwitz and Mizzou's contingent will be among the first teams to greet reporters on July 17. Ben and Dave look around the league and the discuss the top story lines that will surf…

In this week's episode, Ben Frederickson and Dave Matter open with conflicted thoughts on Mizzou's ties to the newly crowned NBA champion Denver Nuggets, MPJ's redemption game, Stan Kroenke's wardrobe, the curious Josh Kroenke tweet and why the billionaire family doesn't seem suited for the NIL game. Ben and Dave then pivot to the SEC's release of …

In this week's episode, Ben Frederickson and Dave Matter share their thoughts on Eli Drinkwitz's comments about NIL at SEC meetings that drew some criticism earlier this week. They also discuss the SEC's inability to reach a consensus on future football schedules, Mizzou's decision to fire baseball coach Steve Bieser and Kobe Brown's legacy as he s…

In this week's episode, Dave Matter and Ben Frederickson take a closer look at the new NIL bill passed by state lawmakers in Jefferson City this week and how it can impact recruiting for Mizzou and the state's other colleges. Also, would Kobe Brown dare finish his college career at another program? They discuss Brown's looming decision: NBA, Mizzou…

In this week's episode, Dave Matter and Ben Frederickson share their thoughts on Mizzou's recent Come Home Tour stop in St. Louis and take a deep dive into Eli Drinkwitz's plans for the quarterback position. Does a healthy Brady Cook have a shot at recapturing the job he held last year? Was the plan all along for newcomer Jake Garcia to take over? …

In this week's episode, Ben Frederickson recaps Thursday night's Mizzou fundraising event in St. Louis where he visited with football coach Eli Drinkwitz on the state of the program coming out of spring practices, as well as athletics director Desireé Reed-Francois on all things Mizzou sports. Ben and Dave Matter then discuss the latest roster arri…