Keeper Of The Games

Let's rock and roll! It's our next to last episode of 2020!! It's the Mildly Entertaining Sports Podcast for Wichita & Beyond with Tommy Castor and Weston Mills.

(3:32): It was a nailbiter, surprisingly, but the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Denver Broncos 22-16 on Sunday Night Football to move to 11-1. Tommy and Weston break down the high spots and concerns after a game that many thought would be a blowout, but wasn't for the Chiefs...plus the guys preview the game this Sunday afternoon vs. the Dolphins.

(26:46): It's time for the Kansas College Hoops Roundup. The #5 Kansas Jayhawks narrowly defeated the #8 Creighton Bluejays in a hotly contested game 73-72 inside Allen Fieldhouse. The Jayhawks move to 5-1 on the season and the guys give their take on the season thus far for KU. Also, things are going from bad to worse for the Kansas State Wildcats. K-State loses at home to DII Fort Hays State University on Tuesday night. Weston and Tommy also discuss the Shockers dropping a home game over the weekend to the Missouri Tigers. These topics and more on the Kansas College Hoops Roundup.

(53:37): In college football, the Kansas Jayhawks nearly pulled off a huge upset over the weekend, narrowly losing to Texas Tech 16-13. Tommy and Weston discuss what happened that led to KU almost winning that game. On the flip side, the Kansas State Wildcats has lost their last 5 games in row to end the season 4-6. They lost to the Texas Longhorns 69-31, which is a disappointing way to end Chris Klieman's second season in Manhattan. The guys break down where KSU stands now.

(1:06:18): The Wichita Thunder have revealed the first 5 weeks of the 2020-21 season. Where do the Thunder play to kick off the new season? We have the details.

(1:08:32): Carlos Santana has agreed to a 2 year contract with the Kansas City Royals. Santana was an All Star in Cleveland and now joins the Royals. What does this mean for the Royals in 2021? We discuss.

(1:11:44): It's our Wichita Whiparound and Tommy and Weston discuss the change of plans with KSHAA to allow 2 spectators per family at high school and middle school sporting events through January 28. The guys also have an update on the first week of Wichita metro high school boys basketball.

NEXT WEEK ON THE PODCAST: It's our Holiday Extravaganza as we drop our final episode of 2020! Blake Cripps joins us for the full episode, plus we have awesome guests like Jason Mals, voice of the Wichita Thunder to discuss the upcoming season! Don't miss this final KOGpod of the year!

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December is here! We are almost through 2020 and we're ready for a brand new episode of Keeper of the Games! It's the Mildly Entertaining Sports Podcast for Wichita & Beyond with Tommy Castor and Weston Mills.

(02:40): The first week of the college hoops season is in the books and Tommy and Weston do a little Kansas college basketball roundup. How did KU stack up in their first 3 games, 2 of which were against ranked opponents? The Jayhawks are 2-1 and the guys break down how KU got to that point. What's happening in Manhattan as the Wildcats of Kansas State are just 1-2 and barely squeaked by UMKC in their lone win so far this season? The shorthanded Wichita State Shockers played their first game Wednesday night and started the Isaac Brown era off on a good note as they beat Oral Roberts 85-80. Tommy and Weston discuss these topics and more in the college hoops scene.

(35:30) Big news surrounding the Wichita Wind Surge as speculation is that the Wind Surge will end their Triple A affliation with the Miami Marlins and become the Double A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins before ever playing a game. Mixed feelings persist about these rumors and Tommy and Weston break them all down and discuss the pros and cons of a move like this potentially happening in Wichita.

(46:44): The Chiefs moved to 10-1 with a 27-24 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday afternoon in Tampa Bay. Patrick Mahomes and Tyreek Hill were on fire. The guys discuss the unfair advantage those two and Travis Kelce have on other teams, plus what the heck is going on with the pass rush for KC. The Chiefs are back home on Sunday Night Football to take on the Denver Broncos.

(1:04:52): It hasn't been a great couple of weeks for either the Kansas State Wildcats or Kansas Jayhawks football teams. KSU lost to Baylor 32-31 to drop to 4-5 on the season. KU was blown out by TCU 59-23. We have updates from both teams.

(1:13:42): Our #WichitaWhiparound's is all about Kansas high school playoff football. Weston and Tommy discuss the Wichita metro schools and how they fared in the state championship games. Derby is your 6A State Champions. Wichita Northwest lost to Mill Valley for the 5A State Championship, Arkansas City lost to St. James in 4A and Weston's alma mater, Andale took down Perry-LeCompton to be the 3A State Champions. Congrats to all the Wichita area squads!

(1:23:42): Our #FinallyFunny is all about how you can hear everything said on the court during college basketball games in empty arenas this year. We discuss KU's Christian Braun dunking on the Kentucky player on Tuesday night and what he said that got him T'd up.

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Happy Thanksgiving!! We're dropping a new episode before you dig into that turkey and pumpkin pie!! It's the Mildly Entertaining Sports Podcast for Wichita & Beyond - Keeper of the Games - back for a brand new episode of the podcast! Tommy Castor and Weston Mills are back for a new episode and joined by anoter very special guest to kick off the show!

(04:18): Last week, we did a full Wichita State basketball preview with Aliyah Funschelle, this week, we're talking with Gary Bedore from the Kansas City Star about all things Kansas Jayhawks basketball. At the time of the recording, KU is still scheduled to kick off the season on Thanksgiving against the #1 Gonzaga Bulldogs. Gary discusses what the season may look like for KU, updates on returning players and who may be stepping up for the Jayhawks. Gary also discusses Devon Dotson and Udoka Azubuike and how they both fared in the NBA Draft.

(35:07) In Wichita State Shocker basketball news, the team is heading home from Sioux Falls, South Dakota after multiple COVID-19 cases among the traveling party. The Shockers pull out of the Bad Boy Mowers Crossover Tournament scheduled for later this week. Also, Wichita State hires former Texas A&M head coach Billy Kennedy to round out Isaac Brown's staff at WSU. Plus, Fred Van Vleet signs the largest NBA contract ever for an undrafted player. Tommy and Weston discuss all of this.

(48:57): So Raider Week has come and gone for Kansas City and the Chiefs escape Las Vegas with a close win on Sunday Night Football, 35-31. Tommy and Weston talk about the Raider game, how Patrick Mahomes saved the team in the final minute, plus ongoing concerns with the Chiefs defense, specifically the front 4 of Kansas City. The Chiefs travel to Tampa to take on Tom Brady and the Bucs this Sunday.

(1:03:37): Farmageddeon was a blowout last Saturday as #17 Iowa State routed the Kansas State Wildcats 45-0. Tommy and Weston discuss where K-State stands right now and what may be on the horizon for the final games, now that the Big 12 title seems out of reach for the Cats.

(1:09:20): Our #WichitaWhiparound's starts off with the news that KSHAA has decided to start the Winter Sports schedule on time, albeit with no spectators allowed. Other than that, all sports, including basketball, around the state will begin on time. It is all about Kansas high school playoff football. Weston and Tommy discuss the Wichita metro schools that are moving in the State Championship Round this weekend. Derby represents in 6A, Wichita Northwest in 5A, Arkansas City in 4A and Weston's alma mater, Andale in 3A.

(1:19:36): Our #FinallyFunny is actually in two parts. Weston discusses the Derek Carr memes after the Chiefs win in Las Vegas, plus Chiefs player Khalen Saunders putting the whole Victory Lap debacle to bed.

Special thanks again to Gary Bedore from the Kansas City Star joining us on the podcast. Follow him on Twitter @GaryBedore.

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Let's do it!! It's the Mildly Entertaining Sports Podcast for Wichita & Beyond - Keeper of the Games - back for a brand new episode of the podcast! Tommy Castor and Weston Mills are back for a new episode and joined by a very special guest to kick off the show!

(01:45): She's a reporter, blogger, talk show host, WSU insider, and more...Aliyah Funschelle from www.sportswithaliyah.com joins Keeper of the Games to talk all things Wichita State basketball. Obviously, the main topic of discussion is the official resignation of Gregg Marshall and his nearly 8 million dollar buyout. On top of that, Aliyah discusses the Shockers new interim head coach Isaac Brown and who we can expect to see hit the court for WSU in about a week when the season kicks off. Aliyah also discusses the disappointing news regarding Campus High School star Sterling Chapman decommitting from WSU in light of the Gregg Marshall situation and committing to AAC rival Tulsa.

(36:44) Tommy and Weston discuss some breaking NBA draft news regarding former Shocker Landry Shamet who was on the move on draft night, plus the news that Wichita will not be a location for March Madness in 2021 due to COVID-19.

(39:39): It's Raider Week for the Chiefs! Weston and Tommy discuss the bulletin board material going into this game, the Victory Lap fiasco and predictions on what things may look like for KC going into this primetime game on Sunday night versus their heated rivals. The guys also discuss the contract extensions given to both Andy Reid and Brett Veach.

(55:46): No KU football this weekend as their game against Texas has been postponed to December 12, due to COVID-19 concerns, but Kansas State will be in action on Saturday with a HUGE game against #17 Iowa State. The guys give their takes on what the Wildcats will need to do to get the win in Farmaggedeon and to move into a tie for the Big 12 lead.

(1:00:38): Our #WichitaWhiparound's starts off with the news that KSHAA is considering delaying the start of the high school winter sports season. Other than that, it is all about Kansas high school playoff football. Weston and Tommy discuss the Wichita metro schools that are moving onto SubState. The biggest game locally is in 5A as Bishop Carroll will face Wichita Northwest.

(1:09:38): Our #FinallyFunny is really not that funny, but it's more impressive as Dr. Laurent Duvernay Tardif from the Kansas City Chiefs has made it to the Hall of Fame, kinda. LDT's scrubs and lab coat have made it to Canton, since he opted out of the season to fight COVID-19 on the front lines. Pretty awesome and well deserved for LDT.

Special thanks again to Aliyah Funschelle. Follow her on Twitter @AliyahFun and check her out online at www.sportswithaliyah.com.

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Happy Masters Week!! It's the Mildly Entertaining Sports Podcast for Wichita & Beyond - Keeper of the Games - back for a brand new episode of the podcast! Tommy Castor is joined by the returning (and new dad) Weston Mills!! The band is back together!!

(04:06): According to a report from Stadium and another report from CBS Sports, Wichita State University is expected to part ways with head coach Gregg Marshall as a result of the investigation into allegations of abusive behavior while head coach. This separation is expected by the end of the week. Tommy and Weston discuss what is next for the Shockers and who may end up coaching WSU next.

(26:06): The Chiefs won a nailbiter against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday moving their record to 8-1. With a bye next on their schedule, the guys break down where the Chiefs stand after 9 games and what to expect the 7 remaining regular season games.

(39:45): Unfortunately, both Kansas State and Kansas lost last weekend to Oklahoma State and Oklahoma, respectively. The difference though, was that the Wildcats nearly got the W, while the Jayhawks were embarrassed in Norman. The guys recap both games and praise KSU on its season, while see if there is anything to salvage in Lawrence.

(53:31): Kansas will be kicking off their basketball season in Florida on Thanksgiving afternoon with a huge matchup against the #1 team in the country, Gonzaga. It will be a marquee showdown to start the season for the Jayhawks.

(56:43): Our #WichitaWhiparound's is all about Kansas high school playoff football. Weston and Tommy discuss the Wichita metro schools that are moving onto Sectionals, plus they get into the Regional matchup between their two alma maters.

(1:05:17): It's Masters Week and the guys discuss Jon Rahm's crazy hole in one that skipped across the water in a practice round, plus give their picks to get that green jacket.

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Happy Halloween Week!! It's the Mildly Entertaining Sports Podcast for Wichita & Beyond - Keeper of the Games - back for a brand new episode of the podcast! Tommy Castor is joined once again this week by the one and only Blake Cripps, voice of the Newman University Jets!

(02:04): The playoffs are here for Wichita area high school football teams and the prep football matchups are our Top Story today! Tommy and Blake break down the brackets for 6A, 5A, 4A and 3A and talk about what 1st round matchups for the City League and the surrounding towns are the most intriguing. They debate who may make it the furthest in their respective brackets and discuss who could be hoisting state titles.

(35:11): It was a beatdown in Denver on Sunday as the Chiefs destroyed the Broncos 43-16 in the snow. The guys discuss that game, the laughable statements made by Garret Bolles from the Broncos, plus what to expect when the Chiefs take on the winless Jets this coming Sunday.

(49:15): The guys recap the Sunflower Beatdown from Saturday as the Wildcats from Kansas State manhandled the Kansas Jayhawks 55-14.

After discussing the latest abysmal effort from KU, Tommy and Blake quickly realize KSU is much more deserving of the time to talk about them, so the conversation shifts. Mainly, KSU is for real and KU is godawful.

Next topic.

(1:06:43): The Big XII released their basketball schedule in the last 24 hours. Tommy and Blake discuss how KU will only allow 1,500 fans in Allen Fieldhouse, their big matchups to start the year with Gonzaga (per sources) and Kentucky, plus Creighton and others at home before conference play starts in December. KSU has the inaugural Little Apple Classic with Drake and Colorado and also play non conference foes like UMKC and UNLV.

(1:18:55) Blake gives a quick Newman University basketball/MIAA update for the podcast.

(1:23:15): Our #WichitaWhiparound's celebrates Sunrise Christian Academy alum, former OU Sooner and current NBA player Buddy Hield as Buddy returned to Wichita to be the first Sunrise Christian to have his jersey retired. Congrats Buddy!

Finally Blake and Tommy give an impassioned reminder to vote on Tuesday. Don't miss that opportunity to have your voice heard!

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Let's get to it! A brand new episode of the Wildly Underqualified, Yet Mildly Entertaining Sports Podcast for Wichita & Beyond - Keeper of the Games is finally here!!! Tommy Castor is joined this week by the one and only Blake Cripps, voice of the Newman University Jets!

Also, a big congratulations to Weston Mills and his wife Bre on the birth of their brand new baby girl!!

(03:29): We have a follow up discussion about the Gregg Marshall situation at Wichita State University. Tommy and Blake discuss the new developments and allegations against Marshall during his time at Winthrop University from 1998-2007, prior to becoming the coach at the Shockers? What's going to happen to Marshall? Your guess is as good as ours.

(37:41): The Kansas City Chiefs get back to their winning ways on Monday as they beat the Buffalo Bills 26-17 on the road in the rain. It was a huge rushing attack by the Chiefs that led them to the victory. Blake and Tommy discuss the success of the run game, the offensive line and more, plus what the signing of Le'Veon Bell means to the Chiefs moving forward.

(54:52): The Sunflower Showdown is this Saturday and while there is virtually no chance that the University of Kansas wins the game against Kansas State, that's not KU's biggest problem. Pooka Williams opted out of the season and leaves the Jayhawks. Williams was absolutely KU's most talented and productive player. Kansas State by 40+ on Saturday.

(1:08:22): In Kansas basketball news, Silvio De Sousa has opted out and left the KU basketball program. How does this impact Jayhawk basketball? The guys discuss.

(1:14:39): Our #WichitaWhiparound's is another prep football update around the Wichita metro from this past week and a look ahead to the prep action this weekend.

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We know, we know...we just dropped a brand new episode of Keeper of the Games on Wednesday, but we couldn't resist. It's time for a brand new, bonus episode of the podcast.

Tommy Castor is joined by college basketball insider Jeff Goodman to discuss the latest in the Gregg Marshall situation at Wichita State University.

Tommy and Jeff discuss where the investigation stands as of now, the reaction to the allegations against Gregg Marshall and what may happen moving forward, plus a potential timeline of when Wichita State University may make a move.

You absolutely don't want to miss this episode of Keeper of the Games and special thanks to Jeff Goodman for joining us.

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Buckle up boys and girls! Time for a brand new episode of the Wildly Underqualified, Yet Mildly Entertaining Sports Podcast for Wichita & Beyond - Keeper of the Games!! Tommy Castor is joined this week by the one and only Blake Cripps, voice of the Newman University Jets! Also, Weston Mills is back on the program this week as he awaits the birth of his brand new daughter!! It's a jam packed show, so let's get right into it.

(02:51): We start the show with probably the most controversial and troubling story that we've ever discussed on this podcast and that is the situation surrounding Gregg Marshall at Wichita State University. Tommy, Weston and Blake try to unpack and tackle the disturbing allegations of physical and verbal abuse by the Shockers head coach against players, other coaches and community members. WSU is in the middle of an internal investigation. The guys debate what's going on, what the outcome may be and who else, outside of the coach himself is to blame for this whole situation. Easily our longest one topic discussion on this show, it may be polarizing but it's important.

(50:43): Weston, Blake and Tommy recap the 40-32 loss on Sunday for Kansas City against the Las Vegas Raiders. Tommy called it a trap game the week before and was it ever for KC. The guys discuss how Patrick Mahomes can't always look superhuman, plus lapses on defense contributed to the loss. The guys look ahead to the next Monday afternoon matchup against the Buffalo Bills and recap some injury news for KC.

(1:12:39): Another big win on Saturday on the road for the Kansas State Wildcats as they defeat TCU 21-14 to move to 3-1 on the season and 3-0 in the Big 12. Tommy thinks the Wildcats are for real as they lead the Big 12 standings, Weston and Blake are still not so sure. The guys debate that and also K-State's effectiveness without Skylar Thompson who is out for the season.

(1:23:15): If things couldn't get worse for KU football, Les Miles tested positive for COVID-19, but still plans to coach Kansas on Saturday against West Virginia. Also, Brent Dearmon says Miles Kendrick will start at QB for the Jayhawks, however Thomas Macvittie will be available, so more QB carousel news for KU.

(1:27:45): A quick KU basketball update as the Border War with Missouri, scheduled to start this season has been cancelled for this year and will actually start next season, due to COVID-19.

(1:29:22): Our #WichitaWhiparound's is another prep football update around the Wichita metro from this past week and a look ahead to the prep action this weekend.

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HERE WE GOOOOO!! Brand new episode of the Wildly Underqualified, Yet Mildly Entertaining Sports Podcast for Wichita & Beyond - Keeper of the Games is here!! Tommy Castor is joined this week by the one and only Blake Cripps, voice of the Newman University Jets! The other big news is that we debut the brand new HOT TAKE HORN on the program!

(04:42): Blake and Tommy recap the 26-10 victory on Monday night that the Chiefs had taking down the New England Patriots. Tommy and Blake discuss the defensive success in the game, plus how brilliant the coaching staff is for the Chiefs, including defensive coordinator Steve Spagnoulo. The guys also discuss what is happening in the NFL as it relates to the Chiefs in the world of COVID-19 and what may happen moving forward.

(39:51): The good times keep rolling for the Kansas State Wildcats as they beat Texas Tech 31-21 on Saturday to move to 2-1 on the season and 2-0 in the Big 12. Tommy and Blake debate if the Wildcats are for real and their predictions for KSU moving forward this season. Also, Head Coach Chris Klieman gets a well deserved contract extension so the guys discuss the success he's brought to the Wildcats.

(52:23): It's a pit of despair in Lawrence as the Jayhawks get blown out by Oklahoma State 47-7 on Saturday. Blake and Tommy do everything in their power to not light the whole program on fire, but it's tough. Not a whole lot else to say about this segment. KU football is bad.

(58:13) Since Blake Cripps is on the show, we get a quick MIAA/Newman University update. Newman basketball is on as scheduled, but bad news for area MIAA football fans, the football season for teams like Pittsburg State, Fort Hays State and more has been completely cancelled. Blake has the details.

(1:03:33): Our #WichitaWhiparound's top story is Sterling Chapman from Campus High School committing to the Wichita State Shockers basketball team, Wichita high school sports fans will be allowed back to the fall games, plus a prep football update around the Wichita metro from this past week and a look ahead to the prep action this weekend.

(1:16:49): Our #FinallyFunny highlights the legend John Daly who sunk a hole in one at a charity golf tournament. He was barefoot and shirt untucked. He's a national treasure.

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