Bernie questions if Eliah Drinkwitz is capable of running a major conference football program after the team has declined as more of his players step in to fill roles. He can't believe Drinkwitz is still using a Barry Odom holdover in Brady Cook at quarterback, and comments how even Drinkwitz's one season at Appalachian State came with players he inherited. He compares Brian Kelly's instant turnaround at LSU to the efforts of Drinkwitz and Jimbo Fisher at Texas A&M and also takes a minute to look at how Oregon is rolling.

Bernie visits with Sports Radio 610 Houston contributor and gallerysports.com columnist John McClain. John talks about how the Astros have ridden tremendous pitching depth all the way to the World Series. He also takes a look at NFL week 7 including the decline of Tom Brady and how his off-field issues may be hurting his performance.

Bernie talks about how the Cardinals should take notes from the Phillies on how to build a World Series contending team. He points out how the Cardinals need to spend legitimate money on position players after electing to add Corey Dickerson when they could have signed Kyle Schwarber. He also emphasizes how it's critical to have pitchers who can get strikeouts in October.

Bernie visits with Mizzou football radio analyst Howard Richards after the Tigers narrowly scraped by Vanderbilt 17-14 Saturday. Howard reflects on Monday's school shooting at Central Visual and Performing Arts High School which is located at his alma mater, Southwest High School. Howard also talks about how Mizzou's offense needs to be better, especially Brady Cook.

Bernie previews the Blues' matchup against the Jets in Winnipeg Monday night. Bernie talks about how Justin Faulk has been performing at an elite level and how Vladimir Tarasenko has more to give. He also analyzes how the injuries to Brandon Saad and Pavel Buchnevich will impact the team.

Bernie offers up his thoughts on the Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros making the World Series. Bernie also talks about how it's hard to make excuses for the Cardinals given how they were blessed with relatively decent health this season.

Bernie gives a quick primer for NFL week 7 including offering up why Monday night's matchup is one of his favorites.

Bernie offers up his college football picks for the weekend as he predicts Mizzou to cover versus Vanderbilt and more.

Bernie visits with St. Louis Post-Dispatch Hall of Fame Cardinals writer Rick Hummel. Rick offers up some of his own personal memories of Bruce Bochy after Bochy was hired to manage the Texas Rangers. Rick also points at pitching and a left-handed hitting outfielder as two of the Cardinals' biggest needs heading into the offseason.

Bernie talks about how the 49ers improved themselves by acquiring running back Christian McCaffrey from the Carolina Panthers.