Sports Open Line

in Hour 2, Matt Pauley is joined by KMOV's Grace Ybarri to talk about the reaction to the Tigers loss against Mississippi State, how starting fast is the key against Florida and what the defense can do without starting edge rushers Darris Smith & Langden Kitchen.

SLU news for Robbie Avila came down earlier this week and now the Tigers have lost (for now) Mark Mitchell because of a judgement in Tennessee...now what?!

In Hour 1 Matt is joined by Illini broadcaster Brian Barnhart to talk about the expectations for the Illini after an early-season parting of ways with their defensive coordinator, what that means for the scheme and what the matchup against Purdue looks like (hint: there should be plenty of points scored).

Jen Siess makes her weekly appearance to talk CITY SC following another win on Wednesday and a rare weekend break, the strength of the depth and what it could mean for the playoffs, the tough stretch coming up in mid-October and more!

In Hour 2, Matt Pauley is joined by Apple TV MLS analyst Jake Zivin to dive into WHY we're watching one of the greatest streaks in the history of the league, Damet bringing a risky but fun style of the game to St. Louis, how the team has grown this season and what's next as they try to win multiple trophies this season.

And Blues TV analyst & former enforcer Cam Janssen joins Pauley to talk about the Blues takeaways following training camp and the preseason. his expectations for the Blues 2nd line, how important Buchnevich stepping up this season will be, why the Blues depth will be so important and a new look Blues broadcast for this season.

Matt is live for today's show from Rally House in Fenton!

In Hour 1, Matt has a quick take on what went down with the Red Sox and their pair of former Cardinals as they were bounced and former Mizzou great Jeremy Maclin joins Matt on site to break down the Tigers slip up in Mississippi, Drinkwitz having a QB that can run his full offense, why homecoming isn't a special day for most players and how he coaches different than when he was player.

In Hour 2, we're talking Mizzou Football, including the incredible reporting from the Post Dispatch's Eli Hoff, who went to Laurel, Mississippi to find out the story behind Ahmad Hardy's shooting and all the insane things that came from his story...

The Voice of the Tigers, Mike Kelly, breaks down the Tigers tendencies over their first three games, the tricky things you have to watch for, the success of the Mississippi State running attack last weekend, how it feels to call his 400th consecutive game, why he sees this as "an old fashioned SEC game".

Pauley dives into today's news from the Arizona St. hockey program, who put their head coach on probation following the tragic situation with Blues prospect Matthew Mayich.

Matt Pauley begins the show with a quick rhetorically question about what happens to the "Countdown to Opening Day" shows if we don't know if there's going to be an opening day?

Bernie Miklasz joins for the rest of the hour, asking what kind of chances the Cardinals are going to give to the next wave of young players in 2027--and why, if you're going to trade 10 veterans for 27 prospects, they need to be taking steps forward.

Matt Pauley talks with Jared Wyllys to break down the playoff field for the 2026 MLB Playoffs and what to expect especially from the two teams from Chicago. Then Matt talks with Kevin Ryans of Fox 2 to discuss the latest on the Cardinals, City SC, and the Blues as they prepare for their home opener.

In this hour, Matt Pauley talks with Rob Rains, getting his thoughts on Chaim Bloom's end of season presser yesterday. Then he talks with Stu Durando to get the latest on the Robbie Avila saga. All that and more during this hour of Sports Open Line!

Matt Pauley breaks down everything said by Chaim Bloom today at the end of season presser, covering all topics from how the season went, to Oliver Marmol, and what to expect in the 2026 offseason!

Matt Pauley spends the entire first hour reacting to what Chaim Bloom had to say at today's end-of-season presser, talking about a wide range of topics ranging from the potential work stoppage in December, the reflection of the 2026 season, and what to look forward to in 2027 and beyond.