Eye on the Tigers

In this week's 'Eye on the Tigers' podcast, Mizzou beat writer Dave Matter and sports columnist Ben Frederickson cite signs of progress they would like to see from the Tigers after a much-needed bye week, and examine what the departure of a player and a commit mean for Barry Odom's program. And then the discussion turns to hoops, and the high expectations that face Cuonzo Martin's first team. Who starts to start the season? Early predictions are issued.

We're talking, of course, about Missouri football coach Barry Odom's post-game speech (rant?) after his team lost to Auburn 51-14 on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

Are you buying the new turnaround theme? Did the second-year coach convince you he's the man for the job? What did athletics director Jim Sterk think of the event?

Ben Frederickson and Dave Matter spend this week's 'Eye on the Tigers' podcast breaking down Mizzou's lopsided loss and Odom's plea for patience.

Ben Frederickson and Dave Matter spend this week's 'Eye on the Tigers' podcast examining the absent office that has plagued Mizzou in losses to South Carolina and Purdue, from Drew Lock's regression to questionable play-calling and the time-of-possession issue.

They also bring you a sit-down interview with Tigers athletics director Jim Sterk, who speaks candidly about a disappointing start and his belief in second-year Tigers coach Barry Odom.

Post-Dispatch Mizzou beat writer Dave Matter and sports columnist Ben Frederickson close the book on the Tigers' firing of defensive coordinator DeMontie Cross, search for answers for Josh Heupel's offense and preview the next opponent: Purdue. Also, Mizzou men's basketball coach Cuonzo Martin joins the podcast to share some some stories from his alma mater (Purdue) and preview the rapidly-approaching basketball season.

Post-Dispatch Mizzou beat writer Dave Matter and sports columnist Ben Frederickson dissect Mizzou's home opening win against Missouri State but say they need a win over next SEC opponent South Carolina. SEC Nation's Laura Rutledge joins Dave and Ben to discuss SEC Nation's plans to broadcast live from Mizzou's campus.

Post-Dispatch Mizzou beat writer Dave Matter and sports columnist Ben Frederickson launch their new Mizzou sports podcast with a deep dive on Tigers football. They preview this season's most compelling storylines, break down what might be the easiest non-conference schedule in Mizzou history, and reveal their best-case, worst-case scenarios for Barry Odom's crucial second season in CoMo.

Check out Ben Frederickson and Dave Matter as they discuss plans to launch a new Mizzou sports podcast.