Jayden Quaintance is a Wildcat. We discuss why Mizzou men's hoops fans should stay optimistic despite missing out on the five-star center. We also talk award season for Mizzou football as a bunch of Tigers remain on watch lists, including Cody Schrader being a finalist for the Burlsworth Trophy (00:00:00-00:11:42). Columbia Missourian Mizzou football beat writer Brandon Haynes joins us to preview Mizzou's matchup against Florida including who to watch on the Gators, can Schrader follow up his big game and what Mizzou's defense needs to do to get the win (00:11:43-00:45:47). Former Mizzou men's hoops guard Ben Sternberg joins the show to talk about the start of the Tigers season, how they've gelled with a new-look roster, Gates' philosophies and Ben gives a TV show recommendation (00:45:48-1:07:28).

Quick Hits:

Jerseys: CY Young, Corbin Carroll Draymond love the NBA In-season Tournament. Unwritten’s Fantastic Four Picks: Steelers vs. Browns -1, Bears vs. Lions -7.5, Jets vs. Bills -7, Vikings vs. Broncos -2.5. Sean East Main Bird of the Week: Kenny: Kansas MBB, Louisville football, Shawn Hendershot. Best thing we learned: “We stand on business, Josh.” Ashton Bethel-Roman, Domonique Johnson Jr. (1:07:28-1:32:39).

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