Keeper Of The Games

Time for a new KOGpod with Blake, Tommy and Weston?? Yessir!! Let's get right into the show!

(03:59) Congrats to the Wichita State Shocker softball team who clinched the American Athletic Conference tournament crown (to go along with their regular season crown). They head to the Norman Regional to take on Texas A&M and most likely the #1 Oklahoma Sooners.

(24:32) It's been a strong start on the field for the Wichita Wind Surge who are 8-4 after going 3-3 in their first homestand vs. Amarillo. But there has been some front office moves as GM Jared Forma resigned last week after the home opener.

(36:35) The Royals stay in freefall. They are dealing with major offensive woes, plus a ton of pitching questions. The guys discuss how KC can turn things around.

(50:52) Our #WichitaWhiparound focuses on Ron Baker coming back to the Roundhouse in Wichita this summer, Collegiate boys tennis and Wichita State track and field, plus an end of show addition as the Jayhawks add point guard and Arizona State transfer Remy Martin to the KU squad for next season.

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Happy Belated Mother's Day to all the mom's out there and welcome to a new episode of Keeper of the Games with Tommy Castor, Blake Cripps and Weston Mills!

Let's get right into the show!

(05:02): Time for the weekly game of Do The Kansas City Royals suck? And after dropping 8 straight contests vs. division opponents and dropping to below .500, this game is starting to get less and less fun. What the heck is happening with the Boys in Blue?

(25:19): Congrats to the Wichita State softball squad for clinching the regular season American Conference title! The Shockers are now the #1 seed heading into the conference tourney. Meanwhile, Shocker baseball had a great weekend, taking 3 of 4 from UCF in Orlando over the weekend.

(43:04): What a great start to the inaugural season for the Wichita Wind Surge. The Surger are already 5-1 after a 6 game series against the Springfield Cardinals on the road and they kick off the home opener on Tuesday night vs. Amarillo.

(49:08) It's our #WichitaWhiparound and this week we discuss topics like a local gymnast making it big and a bunch of local collegiate bowling news!

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Time fore a new episode of Keeper of the Games with Blake Cripps, Tommy Castor and Weston Mills! Let's get right into it!

(03:10) We start the show with a special guest. Tyler O'Quinn, the Team Owner for Midtown Prestige, a professional basketball organization in Wichita joins the KOGpod. The team plays their home games at Charles Koch Arena on the campus of WSU. Tyler joins us to discuss the formation of the team and how the season has progressed.

(10:58) It's finally here. The Wichita Wind Surge begin their season this week on the road in Springfield to take on the Cardinals. The Wind Surge at the time of this recording are 2-0 to start the season before they come back home next week for Opening Day at Riverfront Stadium against Amarillo.

(27:29) It's watch and wait time for WSU softball after they ended the season a 2 game losing streak, dropping the finale against Tulsa, then losing to the #1 team in America, Oklahoma. What will the fate for WSU be for the American Conference regular season crown? And Shocker baseball still has work to do. After splitting the series last weekend vs. #8 East Carolina, WSU baseball can climb into 3rd in the American with a good showing this weekend.

(38:10) The Kansas City Royals have had rough few days, dropping 4 straight. The guys debate on if this is natural or if this is a sign of regression for the boys in blue.

(57:16) KU football has their man. Lance Leipold will be the new head coach for Jayhawks football moving forward. The guys share their thoughts on the hire and what the future looks like for KU.

(1:12:55) It's our #WichitaWhiparound and this week we discuss topics like KCAC Track & Field, girls soccer and an inspirational story out of Clearwater.

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Keeper of the Games is back and it's NFL Draft Week! Settle in and enjoy our new episode as we break down the Draft and more!!

(05:26) The NFL Draft kicks off on Thursday evening, but the Kansas City Chiefs don't have a pick in the 1st round. Last week, KC traded away their 1st round pick in exchange for OT Orlando Brown from the Baltimore Ravens. The Chiefs have rebuilt their offensive line after their Super Bowl loss in February, but what will the draft hold for the Chiefs?

(32:09) Many sources are saying the search for the next head football coach at the University of Kansas and an announcement could be imminent. Most sources are leaning either toward Lance Leipold from Buffalo or Jeff Monken from Army being hired as the next HC by new AD Travis Goff. Can you go wrong with either coach? Is it ok to be cautiously optimistic? The guys debate.

(53:18) The Kansas City Royals are still, at the time of this recording, in 1st place in the AL Central and have the best record in the American League. The pitching has stabilized and KC is getting good offensive production from several guys including Carlos Santana. Can KC continue to ride the wave into the month of May?

(1:07:08) This weekend will be a crucial one for both Wichita State baseball and Wichita State softball. Baseball takes on #8 East Carolina this weekend at home after dropping 3 of 4 on the road last weekend to Cincinnati. Meanwhile, softball will battle league leading Tulsa this weekend after dropping 3 of 4 last weekend to USF. Softball did take down #11 Oklahoma State on Tuesday evening.

(1:22:51) It's our #WichitaWhiparound and this week we discuss topics like Wichita Thunder hockey, Newman University women's soccer and an inspiring story about a dad and little league coach in Wichita losing his battle against cancer, but his son still played a little league game the next day and how it brought the community together.

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Keeper of the Games is back and even without Weston Mills, who is out sick this week, we are ready to roll with Blake Cripps and Tommy Castor!

(04:33) We lead off the show with a topic we've been saying for weeks should actually lead the show, and we finally do it. Wichita State Softball continues to be on a roll. They took 3 of 4 games from UCF last weekend (the 4th game ended in a 0-0 tie) before snapping their win streak on Wednesday vs. Kansas. The Shockers control their own destiny to snag a conference regular season title. Shocker baseball had a rough weekend vs. Tulane, but look to bounce back against Cincinnati this weekend.

(26:12) The Kansas City Royals are still, at the time of this recording, in 1st place in the AL Central with a record of 10-7 after their walk-off win vs. the Rays. Their pitching has been suspect outside of Danny Duffy, but their hitting has been solid for the most part. That being said, is this 1st place record and the early success of the Royals fools gold? Blake and Tommy debate.

(47:15) It continues to be a busy time in the transfer portal, for all 3 Kansas college hoops teams. For WSU, they add Joe Pleasant from Abilene Christian, while Tyson Etienne declares for the NBA Draft. KU and KSU are also dealing with players announcing they are leaving, but both teams continue to pick up new players. Also on this episode, the guys discuss the breaking news that Marcus Garrett will not return to KU and will declare for the NBA Draft with the intent to stay in the draft.

(1:13:24) It's our #WichitaWhiparound and this week we discuss Friends University baseball and soccer and Wichita Wind Surge single game tickets now on sale.

We end the show with a discussion on the next KU football coach, plus an update about Newman University baseball this weekend.

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We've got a jam packed episode of Keeper of the Games this week, so let's get ready to roll!!! As always KOGpod is hosted by Tommy Castor, Weston Mills and Blake Cripps!!

(02:57) We're about at the midseason mark for the Wichita Thunder, so the voice of the Thunder, Jason Mals joins KOGpod for an update on the season, and what's up next for the Thunder!

(28:24) The Kansas City Royals, at the time of this recording sit in 2nd place in the AL Central. They had a letdown game on Monday vs. the Angels, but followed it up with a 2015-esque win, led by the bullpen on Tuesday. The boys give their recap on where KC stands right now.

(49:10) It's a topic that nobody enjoys discussing, but it is relevant to sports in the area as Britt Reid, former assistant with the Kansas City Chiefs (and Andy Reid's son) has been charged in the accident that left a 5 year old girl critically injured. The guys discuss the latest in the case.

(1:01:58) It continues to be a busy time in the transfer portal, especially for Kansas basketball as freshman Bryce Thompson has decided to leave the Jayhawk program, meaning the entire freshman class has left KU. Also Ochai Agbaji and Jalen Wilson have declared for the NBA draft. On a positive note, Drake transfer Joseph Yesufu has committed to play for KU next season.

(1:16:20) The good times keep rolling for Shocker baseball and softball. Baseball has won 7 straight, including winning 7 of 8 against Houston (and getting the first victory in the brand new Riverfront Stadium). Softball has won 10 straight and received their first Top 25 ranking in school history.

(1:31:04) It's our #WichitaWhiparound and this week we discuss big topics like a familiar name returning to coach City League hoops, the TBT returning to Wichita this year and potential trouble brewing with college tournaments choosing Wichita, according to Wichita's mayor.

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March Madness is done, the MLB season is underway, plus it's Masters Week, so it's a good time for a brand new episode of Keeper of the Games, with Tommy Castor, Weston Mills and Blake Cripps!!

(03:55) With a couple of games under the belt for the Kansas City Royals, their offense has looked elite. Can KC keep the bats rolling? The guys recap Week 1 for the Royals. The guys also discuss Bally Sports and complaints from Royals fans about not being able to access games.

(32:32) KU has their man. Travis Goff, a Dodge City native, KU alum and deputy AD at Northwestern is the new athletic director at the University of Kansas, replacing Jeff Long. Goff has his work cut out for him, so what will it take for him to turn around the Jayhawks fortunes? Also, Bill Self has been signed to a 'lifetime' contract at KU. How does that contract play into Goff's hiring?

(1:04:11) It's a good time to be a Shocker baseball and/or softball fan. Both squads are continuing their high level of play, and the guys discuss what needs to happen for WSU to remain at that level.

(1:15:57) Kansas State spring football is underway and what does the QB picture look like for the Wildcats? The guys give a KSU FB update.

(1:21:54) It's our #WichitaWhiparound and this week we discuss big topics like Sunrise Christian Academy in their championship game, Friends University softball, Goddard Eisenhower Softball and more!

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America's Pastime is back!! Opening Day is just a couple of days away and it's time for a brand new episode of Keeper of the Games, with Tommy Castor, Weston Mills and Blake Cripps!!

(04:14) The Kansas City Royals are looking to build off of a pandemic shortened 2020 campaign that saw them nearly sneak into the final Wild Card spot in the AL.

This year, the Royals have a mix of veterans, newcomers and prospects. What should fans expect out of the Royals and what are some bold predictions for this squad? The guys discuss in their Royals Preview!

(49:19) It's time for a look into the craziness that is the Transfer Portal in college hoops. The Jayhawks, Shockers and Wildcats are all dealing with players leaving, but who will be replacing them as far as commits are concerned? Tommy, Weston and Blake attempt to make sense of it all.

(1:29:47) It's our #WichitaWhiparound and this week we discuss big topics like the Wichita Wind Surge with their season schedule set, a big honor for the coach at Sunrise Christian Academy, Friends University softball and Wichita State baseball.

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What a wild March Madness it has been! The guys take a break from all the upsets for a brand new episode of Keeper of the Games, with Tommy Castor, Weston Mills and Blake Cripps!!

(03:35) On last week's program, the guys discussed what it would take for both Kansas and Wichita State to advance in the NCAA tourney. A little over a week later, neither team is still in the Big Dance. What went wrong for both teams and where do they go from here? The guys discuss.

(1:00:40) In baseball news, Salvador Perez signed the largest contract in Royals history the other day. What does this contract mean for KC? Is it a good contract? What are the risks? All of that is broken down in this segment.

(1:15:53) It's our #WichitaWhiparound and this week we discuss big topics like Wichita State volleyball, KCAC football, the American Cornhole League in Wichita, a Rose Hill grad coaching Abilene Christian to an upset vs. Texas in the NCAA tourney and more!

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It's the most wonderful time of the year - March Madness baby!! It's time for a brand new episode of Keeper of the Games, with Tommy Castor, Weston Mills and Blake Cripps!!

(03:43) The guys break down everything you need to know about March Madness this year! What will things look like for the Kansas Jayhawks as a 3 seed when they take on Eastern Washington on Saturday, plus what's the latest with their COVID-19 issues? Also, Wichita State made it into the tournament, just barely, as one of the First Four when they take on Drake on Thursday! What should fans be looking for out of WSU?

(57:50) It was a busy last week for the Kansas City Chiefs as they adjusted to the new salary cap with the NFL. The Chiefs cut Eric Fisher and Mitchell Schwartz last week, plus restructured several contracts, including Patrick Mahomes' contract.

The guys discuss the impact of these moves.

(1:13:47) It's not only college hoops tourney time, but same for prep hoops. We have an update around Kansas state basketball action!

(1:26:53): It may still be spring training for the Royals, but a ton of buzz surrounds phenom Bobby Witt Jr, who is having a killer spring for KC. What does his talent mean for the whole franchise in KC?

(1:31:34) It's our #WichitaWhiparound and this week we discuss big topics like the Wichita State baseball team playing the first ever game inside the new Riverfront Stadium, a big watch party for Wichita State basketball in March Madness & more!

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