Keeper Of The Games

Hoooooo boy...time to strap in for this doozy of a brand new KOGpod with Tommy Castor, Blake Cripps and Weston Mills!

(03:20) The last several days have been a dumpster fire of a debacle for the University of Kansas Athletics, specifically the football program. Both Les Miles and Jeff Long have left the university. It's tough to do, but the guys spend a long time discussing what went wrong at KU and what needs to happen in the future to attempt to turn things around. Also, who could be in the mix for the new AD and head coach positions for the Jayhawks?

(51:51) State basketball is here for the state of Kansas. The guys break down some notable first round matchups for Wichita area teams for both boys and girls, plus preview some of the big semifinal matchups.

(1:04:46) College conference tournament time is underway! The Shockers enter the American Conference Tournament as the #1 seed, so what should fans be looking for with WSU moving forward in the tourney? Plus, the Kansas State Wildcats upset TCU in the opening round of the Big XII tournament. The Jayhawks are the #2 seed and will play Oklahoma in the opening round on Thursday evening, but they are without David McCormack. What are the chances that KU will make it to the Big XII championship game?

(1:45:46) It's our #WichitaWhiparound and this week we discuss big topics like prep bowling, hats off to the team at Hartman Arena for hosting multiple sporting events safely over the last month, and a welcome to a new head basketball coach at Friends University!

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The month of March is HERE...which means it's time for March Madness AND a brand new KOGpod with Tommy Castor, Blake Cripps and Weston Mills!

(03:12) We've got a ton of Wichita State Shockers news to kick off the program! On Wednesday night, the Shockers knocked off Tulane on the road 78-70. This Saturday, they have one more home game vs. South Florida. What does Bracketology look like right now for WSU? Also, Isaac Brown is the new permanent head coach for WSU, agreeing to a 5 year deal. KOGpod is a very Pro-IB podcast, so the guys share their congratulations to Coach Brown.

(42:30) We start our Kansas Jayhawks talk with some breaking news that Gradey Dick (Wichita native and current player for Sunrise Christian Academy) commits to KU. Dick is in the class of 2022 and ranked #22 nationally. Of course the other major KU news is their huge upset over the weekend over the #2 Baylor Bears. Are the Jayhawks peaking at the right time? What will March look like for KU? Plus, news on a couple of Jayhawks returning for next season.

(1:21:13) It's our #WichitaWhiparound and this week we discuss big topics like substate boys and girls basketball across the metro, state wrestling for Wichita, Wichita Thunder hockey's comeback success, and more!

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Not only is it the final week of February, but we have just passed ONE YEAR as a podcast and we're celebrating with a brand new KOGpod with Tommy Castor, Blake Cripps and Weston Mills!

(04:04) It's our College Hoops Roundup and the guys recap the huge upset from the Wichita State Shockers last week vs. Houston inside Charles Koch Arena. What did it take for WSU to win that game? Where are their tourney hopes now? How big of a deal are the SMU postponements? What does WSU need to do in the final week of the regular season?

(28:18) The Kansas Jayhawks were on a 5 game winning streak against OSU, KSU, Iowa State (x2) and Texas Tech, until they met #14 Texas on Tuesday night, losing in overtime. Where is seeding at now for the Jayhawks and what do they need to do when they meet #2 Baylor this weekend inside Allen Fieldhouse?

(47:06) It's been a mostly forgettable season for the Kansas State Wildcats, but they are on a 2 game winning streak, including a huge upset vs. #7 Oklahoma inside Bramlage Coliseum. Is K-State becoming a dangerous team just in time for the Big 12 tourney?

(54:58) In baseball news, the Wichita State Shockers baseball squad kicked off their season vs. Oklahoma State, but it wasn't an ideal start. What sort of expectations should be had for WSU baseball this season?

(1:01:16) It's our #WichitaWhiparound and this week we discuss topics like Wichita area girls basketball, Wichita Thunder hockey, Rayce Koerner from Wellington High School, high school girls wrestling and more!

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We're digging out of the Arctic Blast and we're ready for a new KOGpod with Tommy Castor, Blake Cripps and Weston Mills!

(04:20) It's our College Hoops Roundup and the guys talk about the huge matchu Thursday night from the Roundhouse as the Wichita State Shockers face off against #6 Houston. What are the NCAA tourney implications and what do the Shockers need to do to win?

(31:07) The Sunflower Showdown Part II was in action as recording for this episode was happening, so the guys break down the game, what Kansas needs to do to improve their seeding in the Big Dance, plus Bruce Weber getting a vote of confidence at Kansas State.

(1:11:39) In baseball news, the Kansas City Royals pulled off a huge trade this week by trading for outfielder Andrew Benintendi. The guys break down the trade and what it does for the Royals.

(1:26:58) It's our #WichitaWhiparound and this week we discuss topics like Shocker baseball, Friends baseball and Wichita Wind Surge baseball.

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Well, Super Bowl LV sure didn't go the way of the Chiefs, but Tommy Castor, Weston Mills and Blake Cripps are here to recap the whole game so let's go!!

(02:30) The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are Super Bowl LV champions after dominating the Kansas City Chiefs 31-9. It was a rough performance on both sides of the ball for KC, and the guys do their best to break down the game. Plus, where do the Chiefs go from here? What's the next step and how should the offseason play out for the Chiefs?

(52:23) It's our College Hoops Roundup and for the first time since 2009, the Kansas Jayhawks have fallen out of the Top 25 after losing over the weekend to West Virginia 91-79. The Jayhawks did bounce back with a win over #23 Oklahoma State inside Allen Fieldhouse on Big Monday, but what's the deal with this squad? The guys debate.

(1:11:11) The Wichita State Shockers wrap up their 3 game homestand over the weekend with a 3 point win inside the Roundhouse against Temple 70-67. WSU goes back on the road this week with a game against UCF.

(1:27:46) The Wichita school board made a decision to phase out the mascot Redskins from Wichita North High School. The guys discuss.

(1:31:23) It's our #WichitaWhiparound and this week we discuss topics like Wichita Thunder update, women's college cross country and two big losses this week for the Wichita State community.

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We are just days away from Super Bowl LV and this new episode of Keeper of the Games features our official Super Bowl preview!! Tommy Castor, Weston Mills and Blake Cripps are here so let's #RunItBack!

(03:55) We promised it last week and we're delivering this week! Our official Super Bowl Preview is here! The guys discuss what they expect from the Chiefs vs. the Bucs, Andy Reid's gameplan, what the Chiefs needs to do on both sides of the ball against the Bucs, Patrick Mahomes vs. Tom Brady in the context of the "GOAT", where Andy Reid ends up on the Coaching Mt. Rushmore with another SB win, and the COVID issues leading up to the game. You can get everything you need to get ready for Sunday with this preview!

(58:57) It's our College Hoops Roundup and on this episode, the guys start off with a discussion about the Kansas Jayhawks. KU has fallen to #23 in the country after an ugly win vs. TCU last Thursday and a blowout loss against Tennessee on Saturday. In the Sunflower Showdown, Kansas bounced back with a dominating 23 point win against Kansas State inside Allen Fieldhouse. Is it time to panic with the Jayhawks or are they still in a position to have a great end to their season? What happens if KU falls out of the Top 25 or finishes in the bottom half of the Big XII?

(1:28:34) Wednesday night, Wichita State won at home against Tulane by 8 and over the weekend, they grinded out an overtime victory vs. UCF at home. The Shockers are now 2nd in the American Conference and with Houston's loss on Wednesday vs. ECU, the Shockers now have an opportunity to continue their quest for an NCAA bid. What's it going to take? The guys discuss.

(1:37:24) In Kansas football news, the Jayhawks lost their offensive coordinator, Brent Dearmon to the same role at Middle Tennessee State and Les Miles hired his old friend Mike DeBord for the OC role. What does this hire mean? Good news or same ole same ole for KU?

(1:43:50) It's our #WichitaWhiparound and this week we discuss topics like girls prep basketball in the Wichita metro, the Wichita area prep football players who signed with D1 programs on National Signing Day and former Shocker Fred Van Vleet dropping 54 points for the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night!

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The end of January is here and it's time for another episode of Keeper of the Games! Tommy Castor, Weston Mills and Hot Take Blake Cripps are here, so sit back, relax and enjoy this new KOGpod! Blake Cripps is taking the reins on this episode as the host, so we're all in for a treat!!

(02:14) The Chiefs are going back to the Super Bowl! KC defeated the Buffalo Bills 38-24 in the AFC Championship Game on Sunday and now will head to Tampa to take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, led by the ageless one, Tom Brady. The guys recap the AFC Championship and briefly look ahead to Super Bowl LV. A full preview will be next week.

(34:11) It's our College Hoops Roundup and on this episode, the Kansas State Wildcats kick off the roundup. The Wildcats are in freefall mode right now. Is there any chance of salvaging the season? Is there any chance Bruce Weber returns? We discuss.

(48:12) The Wichita State Shockers dropped a road game to Memphis 72-52. They have also been dealing with COVID-19 postponements. What's the biggest challenge to WSU moving forward and what needs to happen for them to make the tourney??

(54:56) The Kansas Jayhawks lost their 3rd straight Big XII game to Oklahoma (the 1st time since 2013) and they now sit at 4-4 in league play. Bill Self has said he plans to refresh and reset the lineup, so what's next for the Jayhawks? The guys give their takes on the state of KU hoops.

(1:10:23) It's our #WichitaWhiparound and this week we discuss topics like Wichita State baseball dropping their schedule, Wichita State volleyball, girls prep basketball (shoutout Karenna Gerber from Halstead High dropping 40 points), the Wichita Wings and Wichita Thunder.

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Let's do the damn thing!! Time for another episode of Keeper of the Games!

Tommy Castor, Weston Mills and Hot Take Blake Cripps are here, so sit back, relax and enjoy this new KOGpod!

(04:32) It's all about the Chiefs win over the Browns in the divisional round of the AFC on Sunday 22-17. The guys discuss the Patrick Mahomes injury, the Chad Henne/Tyreek Hill play call to win the game, the running game and the defensive effort. They also look ahead to the tough Buffalo matchup in the AFC Championship, the odds of Patrick Mahomes playing and game predictions.

(41:58) It's our College Hoops Roundup and on this episode, we start with the Kansas Jayhawks. They fell to the #2 Baylor Bears on Monday night to fall to 10-4 overall and 4-3 in the Big XII. The guys discuss the defensive woes for KU, the lineup and rotation struggles and what bright spots are on the horizon for the Jayhawks.

(57:52) There hasn't been much basketball to discuss with the Wichita State Shockers recently. They played last Wednesday, right before we recorded our last episode and haven't played since. They are scheduled to play Memphis Thursday evening, but their game Sunday vs. USF has been postponed due to COVID-19. The Shockers, according to Joe Lunardi, are his Next Four Out in Bracketology so the guys discuss what WSU needs to do to improve their rankings. Also, Morris Udeze is the American Athletic Conference Player of the Week.

(1:10:36) Kansas State got blown out by Oklahoma, they sit at 5-10 and 1-6 in the Big XII and Bruce Weber put it best "We got our butts kicked again." What's going on in Manhattan? A quick discussion.

(1:16:14) Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy still does not have an NFL head coaching job. The guys try to dissect what is next in this process.

(1:25:30) News and Notes: Wade Davis is going back to the Royals on a minor league contract. Can he find his stuff of old? The Wichita Wind Surge have their coaching staff in place. Hopefully a schedule is next. The Wichita Thunder have been identified as a COVID-19 cluster and have postponed 4 games. Their record is 6-2-1.

(1:33:54) It's our #WichitaWhiparound and this week we discuss KSHSAA allowing 4 spectators per athlete for winter sports, plus a prep hoops update for both boys and girls basketball around the Wichita metro.

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We are BAAAAAACK!!! It's our first episode of 2021, our first episode of Season 2 and our first episode in almost a month! We're ready for another edition of Keeper of the Games!

Tommy Castor and Weston Mills are now joined permanently by Blake Cripps...it was just the right thing to do! We call him Hot Take Blake. Enjoy the 3 man crew and this new brand new episode of the KOGpod!

(04:44) We kick off the show with our College Hoops Roundup. We start with the 8-3 Wichita State Shockers. At the time of the recording WSU had just taken down Tulsa inside Charles Koch Arena to move to 4-1 in conference play. The guys discuss if WSU's season has surprised them, where this team is headed and what kind of consideration should be given for Isaac Brown to be named permanent head coach.

(34:24) The Kansas Jayhawks are 10-3 and 4-2 in Big XII play after dropping a game Tuesday night on the road in Stillwater to the OSU Cowboys 75-70. Where is this KU team right now? Who's the leader? Who needs to step up? The guys discuss.

(53:13) It's been a tough season for the Wildcats at K-State dealing with a young squad, COVID issues and injuries. KSU sits at 4-7 overall and 1-4 in the Big XII. Is there a way to salvage their season? We discuss.

(59:22) The Kansas City Chiefs start their playoff run this Sunday inside Arrowhead Stadium taking on the Cleveland Browns who defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Wild Card Round? Weston thinks Cleveland is the toughest matchup for KC, Blake and Tommy aren't so sure. The guys discuss what the Chiefs need to do on Sunday, plus the guys discuss Andy Reid after a bye week and we give our game predictions.

(1:19:27) Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy has been a favorite candidate for a head coaching job in the NFL for some time now, but now rumors are swirling that he may again miss out on a HC gig. What the heck is going on with this? Is it real or just smoke screens? We discuss.

(1:29:44) The University of Kansas football squad has picked up 3 new commits for next season, including a 3 star prep QB, a Notre Dame transfer OL and the highest recruit ever for the Jayhawks, the 5th best WR in the country. Weston and Tommy think it's at least something positive for the Jayhawks, Blake couldn't care less.

(1:35:57) Congrats to Darren Sproles, one of the best players to ever play for Bill Snyder at Kansas State who will be inducted in the 2021 class for the College Football Hall of Fame.

(1:39:03) It's our #WichitaWhiparound all things baseball in the Air Capital. The National Baseball Congress will be getting their museum inside the new Riverfront Stadium, plus some of the debt possibly forgiven by the City of Wichita. The Wichita Wind Surge prez resigns, plus rumors that the Minor League season could ultimately be delayed. The guys discuss all of this.

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Welcome to our final episode of 2020!! We are calling it our Keeper of the Games Holiday Extravaganza!! We wanted to give you enough content to last you through the last couple of weeks of 2020 and into 2021 before we resume recording new episodes!

On our special holiday episode, Tommy Castor and Weston Mills are joined again by the voice of the Newman University Jets, Blake Cripps for our entire marathon episode!

Sit back and enjoy over 3 and a half hours of local Wichita sports content!

Not only do the guys discuss the latest with the Kansas City Chiefs (30:18), the College Hoops Roundup with WSU, KU and K-State (1:32:04), college football signing day news for KU and K-State (2:44:03), plus Royals news, a Newman University update with Blake and our #WichitaWhiparound....but we are also joined by THREE special guests on the show!

-Jason Mals from the Wichita Thunder joins us (03:44) to discuss the upcoming hockey season and what fans can expect from the Thunder this season.

-Clint Dick, who has been a freelance writer writing about the Wichita Wind Surge, joins us (1:07:27) to discuss the impending move for the Wind Surge from AAA to AA and their new affiliation with the Minnesota Twins.

-Drew Kelso from One Motive Sports joins us (2:10:46) to discuss his life as a sports agent, how the landscape for professional basketball is changing, and how the new NCAA transfer rule impacts the industry.

A HUGE thanks to all of these guests and a HUGE thank you to you for listening to Keeper of the Games throughout 2020! We have steadily grown the podcast with your support this year and are super excited about 2021.

We'll be back with new episodes after the new year...until then, wishing you and yours a happy holiday season!

-Tommy, Weston and Blake

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