Eye on the Tigers

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 potential to boost in-state recruiting. Then Ben and Dave take a closer look at Mizzou preseason camp, update the quarterback position and highlight some other names to watch as the start of the season is less than two weeks away.

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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 latest departures in the Pac-12.

They also discuss the first full week of preseason camp at Mizzou — or “fall camp” as Ben prefers — as Brady Cook attempts to secure the QB job for the second straight year.

They close the conversation with a look at Mizzou’s promising recruiting efforts to sign two five-star in-state football prospects while Dennis Gates just landed another four-star prospect for his 2024 basketball class.

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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 transfer of play-calling duties to coordinator Kirby Moore.

They also discuss SEC commissioner Greg Sankey's takedown of state NIL laws - like Missouri's new law.

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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 surface in Nashville - welcome back, not only Hugh Freeze but Bobby Petrino, too! - then take turns drafting SEC coaches for an assortment of what-if scenarios. Which coach would you most like to host at a backyard BBQ?

Least like to host? Which coach would be the last man standing in a battle royal? Pound for pound, who's the best coach in the league in 2023?  

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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 the 2024 football matchups and Mizzou's favorable cast of SEC opponents. They move on to Mizzou basketball's departure of Isiaih Mosley and addition of Connor Vanover, which could be the final touches to Dennis Gates' roster rebuild. ​

In the podcast's second segment, Dave talks to new Mizzou baseball coach Kerrick Jackson on his upbringing in St. Louis, his relationship with newly hired pitching coach Tim Jamieson, his career arc as an assistant, scout, agent and head coach and his thoughts on Mizzou's potential in the SEC.

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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 stays in the NBA draft rather than return to college.

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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 or ... the transfer portal? Finally, Dennis Gates looks to put the finishing touches on his roster makeover, while Eli Drinkwitz landed a crucial portal addition for his offensive line. 

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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? What factors will shape the race this summer? Dave and Ben also discuss Dennis Gates' latest roster rebuild and how he's approaching the transfer portal while balancing the upcoming NBA draft decision for Kobe Brown. 

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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 arrivals for Mizzou men's basketball (Tamar Bates, Caleb Grill) and Dennis Gates' latest pursuit of an ACC standout with ties to Mizzou's staff. Ben and Dave also share their thoughts on Drinkwitz's latest roster defections via the portal and the challenges facing Mizzou's program going forward.

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In this week's episode, Ben Frederickson and Dave Matter break down Mizzou basketball's returning roster, possible departures, incoming newcomers and potential additions via the NCAA transfer portal, starting with former North Carolina guard and St. Louis native Caleb Love. Dennis Gates needs a big man (or two) for his roster, but Love, the former Post-Dispatch player of the year at CBC, is the most intriguing target on the market. Ben and Dave also discuss Mizzou's decision to bring back women's basketball coach Robin Pingeton and the challenge she faces leading the Tigers back to March Madness.

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