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In the 74th episode of Around The Waves on KCOU 88.1 FM, Luca Vitale, Ben Schmidt, and Justin Craft begin the day with Mizzou women's and men's basketball.  The crew debates what's contributing to the Mizzou women's basketball five-game losing streak, all coming from conference play. The Tigers began SEC play 3-0 and now have dropped to 3-5. Tip-off is scheduled for 2:00 CT on Sunday. Meanwhile, Around The Waves debates if the Mizzou men's basketball teams can upset nationally ranked Iowa State. The Tigers added a road SEC victory to their résumé on Tuesday when they defeated the Ole Miss Rebels. Mizzou is 36-7 at Mizzou Arena against Iowa State. Tip-off is scheduled for Saturday at 1:00 CT.  Around The Waves transitions to the NFL, debating the amount of pressure the Kansas City Chiefs are under this weekend against the Cincinnati Bengals. Furthermore, the crew debates if Brock Purdy should be the future starter if San Francisco advances to the Superbowl and if the Eagle's season is a bust if they fall short of reaching the Super Bowl. Lastly, Around The Waves debates the next steps for the Buffalo Bills after losing to the Bengals in the AFC divisional round. Next week we'll invite our next guest(s) to the show, so stay tuned!

In the 73rd episode of Around The Waves on KCOU 88.1 FM, Luca Vitale, Ben Schmidt, and Justin Craft begin the day with Mizzou women's and men's basketball.  The crew debates what the Mizzou women's basketball team's biggest flaw is as they face a three-game losing skid, all coming from conference. It doesn't get much easier for the Tigers when Tennessee comes into town this Sunday. The Volunteers are at the top of the SEC and undefeated in conference play. Tip-off is scheduled for 2:00 CT. Meanwhile, Around The Waves debates if the Mizzou men's basketball teams can upset nationally ranked Alabama. The Tigers used a late run to secure a 79-76 victory over nationally ranked Arkansas on Wednesday, securing their 3rd win over a ranked opponent this season. Alabama is easily Missouri's biggest SEC test this season. Tip-off is scheduled for Saturday at 5:00 CT.  Around The Waves transitions to the NFL, where they debate if the New York Giants can upset the Philadelphia Eagles and if San Francisco 49ers' quarterback Brock Purdy will flourish against the Dallas Cowboys. Furthermore, the crew debates which quarterback they trust more: Josh Allen or Joe Burrow. Lastly, Around The Waves debates if Tom Brady will return another season after going one-and-done in the playoffs for just the 4th in his career. Next week we'll invite our next guest(s) to the show, so stay tuned!

In the 72nd episode of Around The Waves on KCOU 88.1 FM, Luca Vitale, Ben Schmidt, and Ryan Waelterman begin the day with a farewell/tribute to Ryan as he graduates from the University of Missouri this weekend. The crew begins the day with a Mizzou football preview as it has been a busy week for the program from acquiring its first transfer portal commitment in wide receiver Theo Wease Jr. to saying goodbye to players like offensive tackle Hyrin White as they found new homes for next season. It has been announced three Mizzou seniors had announced their plans to sit out the Gasparilla Bowl to shift their focus to the NFL Draft – Isaiah McGuire, D.J. Coleman, and Martez Manuel. 9 players have entered the transfer portal since the regular-season finale against Arkansas. Yesterday, Mizzou's quarterback's coach left the program for the offensive coordinator job at Boise State and cornerback Kris Abrams-Draine will return to Mizzou next season. The crew debates which regular-season backup is primed for a huge game against Wake Forest. Next, Around The Waves previews Mizzou Women's and Men's Basketball. Mizzou women's basketball improved to 11-1 for the 6th time in program history. The Tigers conclude their non-conference schedule on Sunday in a Braggin' Rights showdown against Illinois at home. Tip-off is scheduled for 4:00 CT. Mizzou men's basketball looks to bounce back against UCF on Saturday after losing by 28 against Kansas. Tip-off is scheduled for 11:00 CT.  Around The Waves transitions to the NHL, where they debate the most disappointing team thus far. The crew switches over to the NFL, where they debate if the Detroit Lions will make the playoffs and which team will represent the AFC in the Super Bowl. Lastly, Around The Waves debates which team will capture the NFC South. Next week we'll invite our next guest(s) to the show, so stay tuned!

In the 71st episode of Around The Waves on KCOU 88.1 FM, Luca Vitale, Ben Schmidt, and Ryan Waelterman welcome Adam Runge onto the show. Around The Waves begin the day with Mizzou women's and men's basketball previews. Mizzou men's basketball currently boasts a 9-0 record under new head coach Dennis Gates after a 96-89 win over SEMO on Sunday at Mizzou Arena. The Tigers host big-time rival Kansas on Saturday. Tip-off is scheduled for 4:15 CT. Mizzou women's basketball jumped out to a 9-1 start this season after beating Arizona State 71-60 on Sunday night. The Tigers host Omaha tomorrow at 11:30 a.m. CT. Around The Waves transitions to the MLB, where they discuss the biggest free agency signings in the last couple of days. The crew switches over to the NHL, where they debate which goalie currently is the Vezina Trophy Winner. Lastly, Around The Waves debates if the San Franciso 49ers can advance to the Super Bowl without Jimmy Garoppolo. Next week we'll invite our next guest(s) to the show, so stay tuned!

In the 70th episode of Around The Waves on KCOU 88.1 FM, Luca Vitale, Ben Schmidt, and Ryan Waelterman begin the day with a Mizzou football preview as the Tigers return to the friendly confines to host New Mexico State. Missouri looks to make last weekend's debacle against No. 5 Tennessee a distant memory as they were trounced in Knoxville 66-24. The Tigers must win against the Aggies on Saturday to keep their hopes alive for bowl eligibility. New Mexico State has won three straight games after starting 0-4. Game action is scheduled for 6:30 CT. The crew then transitions to Mizzou hoops where they discuss if they are surprised with their early success. Mizzou men's basketball currently boasts a 4-0 record under new head coach Dennis Gates after a 105-80 win over SIUE on Tuesday at Mizzou Arena. Only Frank Haith (17-0) started his Mizzou tenure with a better record over the past 60 years. Mizzou women's basketball also jumped out to a 4-0 start this season after beating Western Kentucky 65-47 on Monday night. Around The Waves transitions to the NFL, where they debate if the Minnesota Vikings are Super Bowl contenders. Lastly, Around The Waves debates the most surprising NHL team thus far. Next week we'll invite our next guest(s) to the show, so stay tuned!

In the 69th episode of Around The Waves on KCOU 88.1 FM, Luca Vitale and Ben Schmidt welcome Mizzou Hockey's Nick Spolec. The crew begins the day with a Mizzou football preview as the Tigers have a tough task at hand this weekend against No. 5 Tennessee. Mizzou football's path to bowl eligibility this season became more difficult after last weekend's heartbreak loss against Kentucky in front of the home faithful. The Volunteers came into last weekend lighting the world on fire but lost an ugly one to Georgia. Game action is scheduled for 11:00 CT. The crew then transitions to a Mizzou Hockey interview with Nick Spolec, discussing the upcoming series against Nebraska. The Tigers kick off the series opener tomorrow night at 7:15 p.m. CST. More hockey talk as the Edmonton Oilers have struggled thus far. The Oilers boast an 8-6 record, good for 4th place in the Pacific Division. Luca and Nick debate if it's time to sound the alarm on goaltender Jack Campbell due to his early struggles. Around The Waves transitions to the NFL, where they debate the mid-season award selections, such as MVP, coach of the year, and offensive player of the year. Lastly, Around The Waves discusses the AFC playoff teams that the Kansas City Chiefs might have to compete against to reach the Super Bowl. Next week we'll invite our next guest(s) to the show, so stay tuned!

In the 68th episode of Around The Waves on KCOU 88.1 FM, Luca Vitale, Ben Schmidt, and Ryan Waelterman begin the day with a Mizzou football preview as the Tigers return to the friendly confines to host SEC rival Kentucky. This weekend's contest marks the 13th meeting in a series, which dates to 1965. Last weekend, Mizzou reclaimed the Mayor's Cup after defeating South Carolina on the road to earn their first road win of the season. Meanwhile, Kentucky was manhandled by ranked Tennessee, knocking the Wildcats out of the Top 25. Game action is scheduled for 11:00 CT. The crew then transitions to the NFL, where they discuss the recent trade deadline and debate if Tom Brady's career is coming to an end. Lastly, Around The Waves debates if the Green Bay Packers can save their season. Next week we'll invite our next guest(s) to the show, so stay tuned!

In the 67th episode of Around The Waves on KCOU 88.1 FM, Ben Schmidt and Ryan Waelterman welcome Adam Runge onto the show. Around The Waves begins the day with a Mizzou football preview with the Battle of Columbia. In other words, the Tigers take on ranked South Carolina this weekend on the road. Missouri finally got over the SEC hump this past weekend by narrowly defeating Vanderbilt to earn their first conference win of the year. Game action is scheduled for 3:00 CT. The crew then transitions to America's Pastime, where they debate which team will capture the World Series crown. The Houston Astros have yet to lose in the postseason, going 7-0 against the Mariners and Yankees. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Phillies have caught fire at the right time. The World Series is underway tomorrow. Around The Waves transitions to the NBA for Ben's Basketball Brief, where he gives his top 5 NBA teams. Lastly, Adam Runge gives his top 5 NFL teams heading into week 8. Next week we'll invite our next guest(s) to the show, so stay tuned!

In the 65th episode of Around The Waves on KCOU 88.1 FM, Luca Vitale, Ben Schmidt, and Ryan Waelterman begin the day with a Mizzou football preview as the Tigers host Vanderbilt for their homecoming game. Both teams are still looking for their first SEC victory. As Mizzou football kicks off the second half of the season, they hope to fix its sputtering offense against a team that has struggled defensively. Furthermore, the Tigers are getting reinforcements back on the defensive side of the ball – Chad Bailey and Kris Abrams-Draine. Game action is scheduled for 3:00 CT. The crew then transitions to the NFL, where they debate if the Baltimore Ravens are contenders or pretenders and if the Seattle Seahawks can make the postseason. Around The Waves transitions to the NBA for Ben's Basketball Brief where he gives his NBA sleeper teams for the 2022-23 season. Lastly, Around The Waves gives their Vezina winners for this season. Next week we'll invite our next guest(s) to the show, so stay tuned!