Keeper Of The Games

We're back with another new episode of the KOGpod and this is a special episode.

Blake and Tommy kick off the show with the announcement that this is the last regularly scheduled episode of Keeper of the Games.  After 3 and a half years, 4 seasons and 115 episodes, the guys have decided to put a bow on the podcast for now.  While there may be special episodes in the future, regularly scheduled shows will cease with this new episode.  So let's get right into it!

On this episode, the guys talking about the Royals start to the season and the concerns with the starting lineup, big things happening for Wichita State diamond sports, a great start to the year for the Wichita Wind Surge, our final Wichita Whiparound focusing on the Wichita Thunder and Wichita State women's hoops and more!

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Happy Opening Day to all who celebrate! We're celebrating with a brand new Keeper of the Games with Blake Cripps and Tommy Castor!

On this episode #114:

- The Final Four is set, but unfortunately, the Kansas State Wildcats are not there after falling in the Elite Eight to Florida Atlantic University.  Blake and Tommy break down that game and what the future holds for Jerome Tang and the Wildcats in the offseason and beyond.

- The Kansas Jayhawks were without Bill Self on the sideline for the NCAA Tournament, and the Jayhawks fell to Arkansas in the 2nd round of the NCAA tourney.  Since the early exit, the Hawks have lost 5 players to the transfer portal as well as the careers being done for Jalen Wilson and Gradey Dick (more than likely).  What's the future look like for KU and how can they work the portal this offseason?

- Wichita State hoops has their man.  Paul Mills, who led Oral Roberts University to an NCAA tourney bid this season, plus a 30 win year has been named the new head coach for Shocker hoops.  The guys break down the hire and what Mills needs to do to exceed expectations in his first season for WSU basketball.

- Our Wichita Whiparound features discussion on Shocker baseball and softball and Newman baseball.

- Our A's, C's and R's congratulations the Kansas Jayhawks women's hoops team for making it to the finals of the WNIT and we get ready for Opening Day baseball!

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March Madness is here with a brand new Keeper of the Games with Blake Cripps and Tommy Castor!

On this episode #113:

- Before we dive in to March Madness, Wichita State is looking for a new head coach after Kevin Saal let Isaac Brown go 24 hours after WSU was eliminated from the American tournament.  Blake and Tommy discuss the decision to fire Brown and who may make sense as potential replacements for the head role at WSU.

- The brackets are out and Blake and Tommy discuss the draws for both Kansas and Kansas State to make a run to the Final Four.

- Diamond sports are underway for Wichita State and the guys break down the latest with Shocker softball and baseball.

- Our Wichita Whiparound features discussion on the NHL returning to Wichita and state basketball.

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It's time for another brand new episode of the Keeper of the Games podcast!  And today is another special episode as we are joined by the OG KOGpod'er himself, Weston Mills, making his return to the pod with Tommy Castor.

On this new episode of the pod with Tommy and Weston:

- The guys break down the Kansas Jayhawks as Big 12 champs and what the ceiling might look like for this team and if they can repeat as National Champions this season.

- How about the Kansas State Wildcats as we enter March.  Could they be a Final Four contender or even better?  The guys discuss.

- It's been a roller coaster season for Wichita State hoops.  What does the future hold for the Shockers and what's the fate of head coach Isaac Brown?

- The NFL combine is here, so we hear from Weston on his thoughts on the upcoming NFL Draft and what that all means for the Chiefs.

You can always find Keeper of the Games on all streaming platforms, on Twitter at @KOGpod and online at kogsports.com!

THE KANSAS CITY CHIEFS ARE SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONS! The Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35 in Super Bowl LVII on Sunday night.

Blake Cripps and Tommy Castor have a special ALL SUPER BOWL edition of the Keeper of the Games where the guys break down what led to a Chiefs victory, key moments of the game, plus reactions to what this win means for the franchise, the roster, the coaching staff, the front office and the fan base.

You can always find Keeper of the Games on all streaming platforms, on Twitter at @KOGpod and online at kogsports.com!

It's Super Bowl Week and we're ready to roll with a brand new Keeper of the Games with Blake Cripps and Tommy Castor!

On this episode #110:

- We are locked into Super Bowl Week with the Chiefs and Eagles.  The Chiefs beat the Bengals 23-20 in the AFC Championship and Blake and Tommy break down that game and look ahead to all the major storylines in the Super Bowl, plus predictions and what to be on the lookout for in the big game.

- Wichita State hoops is in the midst of winning 5 out of their last 8 games and things finally look to be gelling for the Shockers.  Blake and Tommy break down the production from the starting 5 and how this new look Shockers offense is running.

- At the time of the recording, Kansas State was battling TCU and looking to end their 3 game conference losing skid.  The Wildcats did in fact beat the Horned Frogs and so K-State remains a game back of Texas in the Big 12 hunt.  Blake and Tommy discuss how important this stretch is for K-State hoops.

- The Kansas Jayhawks followed up a lifeless road effort against Iowa State last weekend with a complete team victory at home against the Texas Longhorns to remain 1 game back in the Big 12 standings.  Blake and Tommy talk about the remarkable fact that KU beat a Top 5 Texas team with Jalen Wilson only scoring 2 points and how it was the supporting cast and bench for the Jayhawks that stepped up big.

- Our Wichita Whiparound features discussion on a Super Bowl bet between law enforcement leaders in Wichita and the success of Newman University men's hoops.

- The show wraps up with a quick update on Zach Greinke resigning with the Royals for another year.

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Let's get into a brand new episode of the KOGpod as we get into the AFC Championship game!

On this episode #109:

- For the 5th straight year, the AFC Championship game will be at Arrowhead Stadium as the Chiefs take on the Bengals.  Blake and Tommy break down this game and what it may take for the Chiefs to finally beat the Bengals after losing their last 3 games against Cincy.

- It's been a highly entertaining Big 12 season in hoops so far as currently 6 of the 10 teams are within 1 game of 1st place.  In the highly competitive conference, Kansas State is tied for the lead and have been one of the nation's best stories with Jerome Tang at the helm.  On the other end, the Kansas Jayhawks have lost 3 straight and are in danger of losing 4 straight for the first time in the Bill Self era.  Blake and Tommy break down the trajectories of both teams and how the 2nd half of the conference season may turn out.

- At the time of the recording, Wichita State men's basketball was locked in a battle with Tulane inside Koch Arena.  Tommy and Blake discuss the Shockers and where they stand in American conference play.

- Our Wichita Whiparound features discussion on the announcement of a renovation for Wilkins Stadium for Wichita State softball and 3 ranked teams in KCAC men's basketball.

- The show wraps up with quick updates on trade moves from the Kansas City Royals, including their recent trade of Adalberto Mondesi.

Thanks for listening! You can listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, TuneIn Radio and more!

Check out our new website at www.kogsports.com. 

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We are officially back from our long winter's rest!  Hope everyone had a great holiday and it's time to dive into the first episode of 2023 of the KOGpod!

On this episode #108:

- Since we've been out, the Kansas City Chiefs grabbed the #1 seed in the AFC and will have a bye going into the divisional round.  Blake and Tommy discuss their confidence level for KC in the playoffs and what it might take for them to make a Super Bowl run and who could possibly get in their way.

- The Kansas State Wildcats finished out a phenomenal season with an unfortunate loss in the Sugar Bowl to Alabama.  With Will Howard returning next year, a great recruiting class coming in,, but the loss of top performers Deuce Vaughn, Malik Knowles and Felix Anudike-Uzomah all declaring for the NFL Draft, what should the expectations for the Cats be next season?

- The Kansas Jayhawks fell in a highly entertaining Liberty Bowl to Arkansas in 3 OT's 55-53.  Defense should be the focus of this program to improve in 2023, but Blake and Tommy talk about how far off the Hawks are in being a complete team next year.

- Our Wichita Whiparound has an update on All Metro HS football, plus a new, but familiar face running the Wichita Wind Surge and a permanent home for the NBC World Series for the next two seasons.

- The show wraps up with quick updates on all 3 area Division 1 basketball programs, namely how the Jayhawks are one of the best teams in America, the Shockers are struggling to find their identity and win conference games, and the Wildcats are one of the biggest surprises on the hardwood in the country this season.

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It's the final episode of 2022 as Blake Cripps and Tommy Castor get ready for Christmas right here on the KOGpod!

On this episode #107:

- The Kansas State Wildcats are Big 12 champs after beating TCU in an instant classic in overtime.  The Wildcats are now headed to the Sugar Bowl where they will take on Alabama.  The guys discuss the future of the program and if expectations for national championships for Chris Klieman's program are now appropriate moving forward.

- The Kansas Jayhawks football squad are heading to the Liberty Bowl where they will take on Arkansas.  Blake and Tommy discuss the Jayhawks in a bowl game for the first time in 15 years and the solid footing that this program is on now.

- Shocker basketball sits at 4-4 after back to back losses (Missouri in overtime and Kansas State by 5).  The Shockers are playing good defense but are having trouble scoring.  The guys talk about adjustments that Isaac Brown could make to help the Shockers win these games moving into conference play.

- The Kansas City Chiefs drop another game to the Cincinnati Bengals and fall to 9-3.  The Chiefs lose home field advantage with the loss and their defense really struggled in the loss.  The guys discuss long term concerns defensively for this squad and what they need to do moving forward to bounce back.

- Our Wichita Whiparound has an update on new ownership for the Wichita Wind Surge & more!

Thanks for listening! You can listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, TuneIn Radio and more!

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It's the Sports Equinox as we get close to Thanksgiving and so much to get to on this brand new episode of the KOGpod with Blake Cripps and Tommy Castor!

On this episode #106:

- Kansas basketball plays in the Champions Classic in Indy vs. Duke.  At the time of recording, the game had not started yet, so we don't have the results, but Blake and Tommy talk about the talent on this team, plus what sort of things you can glean from the matchup with the #7 Blue Devils.

- The Kansas Jayhawks football are now bowl eligible after defeating Oklahoma State 37-16.  The Hawks fall to Texas Tech in Lubbock, but are assured a bowl game for the first time in 15 years and assured a non-losing season in Year 2 of the Lance Leipold Era.  Blake and Tommy talk about the turnaround and where this team stands at the QB position with Jalon Daniels potentially returning and what things need to be shored up if this team wants to get to a winning season.

- The Kansas State Wildcats are firmly in the driver's seat to play in the Big 12 Championship game against TCU.  After falling to Texas at home, the Wildcats rebound in Waco with a 31-3 drubbing of Baylor.  The Wildcats defense is elite and the guys discuss how lockdown K-State's defense can be, and what it means to this team to more than likely have QB Will Howard lead the team the rest of the way.

- The Kansas City Chiefs find themselves in the #1 seed spot in the AFC after beating Tennessee and Jacksonville in consecutive weeks, while Buffalo loses two in a row.  Blake and Tommy discuss the lack of production from former first round pick RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire, plus what they have seen on both sides of the ball for KC, as they prepare for another primetime matchup, this time against the Chargers on Sunday Night Football.

- Trouble is brewing for the Wichita State Shockers basketball squad after dropping a buy game over the weekend to Alcorn State.  Blake and Tommy break down everything that went wrong for Wichita State and if this program is at a crossroads with head coach Isaac Brown and the entire fanbase.

- Our Wichita Whiparound has an update on Wichita Thunder hockey and KCAC football in the playoffs.

- Our A's C's and R's segment is all about the Royals announcing plans for a new downtown stadium, plus state high school football and Newman University men's basketball.

Thanks for listening! You can listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, TuneIn Radio and more!

Check out our new website at www.kogsports.com. 

Watch full episodes on YouTube and Facebook by searching for Keeper of the Games. 

Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @KOGpod.

Follow Blake @becripps & Tommy @TweetsFromTommy. 

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