Bernie reacts to Jim Bowden's offseason free agent signing predictions in The Athletic with a grain of salt given how poor his track record is. Bernie does take the time to see if any of Bowden's predictions for the Cardinals have any legs to stand on.

Bernie chats with Mizzou football radio analyst Howard Richards after the Tigers' 66-24 loss at Tennessee on Saturday. Howard talks about how he was surprised to not see Mizzou run the ball more in the first half and that Sam Horn didn't make an appearance after all signs were pointing to it. Bernie also talks about how Mizzou is firmly entrenched with Vanderbilt at the bottom of the SEC, and how there's no reason to excuse the slow start under Eliah Drinkwitz given what Josh Heupel and Brian Kelly have accomplished early.

Bernie reacts to Joe Sheehan's latest newsletter where he agrees that the Cardinals, despite having lots of rising young talent, need to go out and add at least one top of the rotation starter and an impact bat. Bernie cautions against expecting major upgrades given the team's recent track record in free agency.

Bernie offers up his thoughts on the Blues' impressive win over Vegas on Saturday and Mizzou getting crushed in the second half at Tennessee after staying close in the first half. Bernie also examines the jumbled mess that is the SEC West as Illinois lost its edge by falling to Purdue. Bernie also examines the US Men's National Team after St. Louis native Tim Ream was selected to the roster for the World Cup.

Bernie offers up his picks for Week 11 in college football and Week 10 of the NFL.

Bernie takes a detailed dive in the Cardinals' options on the free agency and trade front to replace Yadier Molina. Bernie still considers A's catcher Sean Murphy to be his number one choice versus pursuing Blue Jays catchers Danny Jansen and Alejandro Kirk.

Bernie talks about the state of the Houston Astros after they parted ways with general manager James Click and only signed manager Dusty Baker to a one-year deal. Bernie questions what Crane is thinking coming off a World Series win. While he acknowledges, Crane's track record of success, he questions his treatment of top lieutenants. He also questions if Jim Crane is targeting former Brewers president of baseball operations David Stearns as soon as he becomes available.

On3.com Purdue football writer/editor Tom Dienhart joins Bernie to preview Saturday's matchup at Illinois. Tom thinks a motivated Illinois team will have no problem taking care of business against Purdue on Saturday in Champaign. Tom says he's still confident in Illinois being able to win the Big Ten West despite last week's loss as the Illini are the only team in the division that controls its own destiny and will probably be okay even if they fall to Michigan. Tom also offers up his thoughts on Jay Randolph Jr. who announced this week he is terminally ill with liver cancer.

Bernie recaps Thursday night's Blues game and points to signs of progress as the team snapped an eight-game losing streak against the San Jose Shark. Bernie also previews the Week 11 college football schedule and Week 10 of the NFL with several key injuries clouding the picture.

Bernie takes a look at potential free agent candidates for the Cardinals. Bernie expresses his desire for the Cardinals to make a move for either Alejandro Kirk or Danny Jansen from Toronto. He also cautions against signing a catcher like Tucker Barnhart based on reputation as he notes how Cardinals pitchers like pitching to Andrew Knizner despite his poor defensive metrics.