The Opening Drive

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7:00 – In the last 16 hours: Pete Carroll no longer HC in Seattle -- Nick Saban retired -- Bill Belichick will not return to NE -- What does this mean for the state of football at both levels?

7:15 – Sick of it!!!

7:30 – MLB Network’s Greg Amsinger on why Cease will be traded before the spring & the a new look at Josh Hader

7:45 – TIOLI

8:00 – Fresh Take: Which job is LESS desirable--following Belichick in NE or having to be the successor to Saban in Bama

8:15 - Bernie Federko on the Blues continued issues & why the powerplay is so disappointing considering the talent on the roster

8:30 - The Fight

8:45 - What happened in Seattle with Pete Carrol? Will he be a long-time analyst or will he be coaching another team soon?

9:00 - Former NFL coach Rick Venturi breaks down his memories from coaching with both Belichick and Saban

9:15 - NFL News & Notes – Belichick departs NE just 15 wins shy of the all-time wins record (Held by Don Shula), does he break the record?

9:30 - Former Missouri HC Gary Pinkel talks about the greatness of Saban and how the changed in CFB have affected the entire landscape of the sport

9:45 – Rocc ‘n Roll

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Robert Thomas is disappointed we didn't start today with singing--but then we find out he loves Post Malone and apparently Scott Perunovich does too! Plus the Blues all-star talks about his show with Matthe Tkachuk, how the Tkachuk family took him in & Big Walt showed him the ropes of how to be a professional in the league, the thought that he and Matthew might one day get to play together again, how it feels to reminisce about the London days, getting a chance to watch a lot of the World Juniors--including the Blues prospects in action, the aspects of his game that he's still trying to improve, how his love of hockey translates into his film study of the game, where he takes his defensive influence from in the NHL now that Bergeron is retired & where the Boston rivalry stands as we continue to get away from the Stanley Cup win.

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Jamie Rivers joins Randy, Danny & Brooke to talk about the Blues falling apart against the Panthers, what makes Matthew Tkachuk such an incredible player & how he's changed the Panthers, his takeaway from Army talking a lot about Jimmy Snuggerud and Jamie's quick version of him dying on the operating table & coming back while playing overseas.

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7:00 – Blues-1 Panthers-5 -- The Blues continue to be an annoying mediocre team...

7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy!

7:30 - At this point the NFL ratings are an unstoppable monster--and the peacock deal will show that even more!

7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT

8:00 - FRESH TAKE: Do the Cardinals have enough left-handed assets to be a threat if they win the NL Central?

8:15 - Blues Booth: Jamie Rivers breaks down a rough night for the Blues & his story of dying & coming back in Russia

8:30 - The Fight

8:45 - St. Louis Blues C Robert Thomas breaks down how his defensive game has changed and his appearance with Matthew Tkachuk

9:00 – Rush Hour Reset

9:15 - Can the Gauthier story be an example of how the NHL can get the same kind of viral reaction that the NFL & NBA consistently does?

9:30 - If left-handed hitting is so important in the postseason, is it worth it for the Cardinals to move an asset like Gorman if it means getting more pitching?

9:45 - Rocc and Roll

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John Kelly joins the show to talk about the biggest difference in the Blues game over the last few weeks, the way that the defense has been able to take a huge jump--against some of the best offenses in the league as well, why Matthew Tkachuk is such a special player, the biggest jumps that he's seen in Jake Neighbours game this season, if Schenn can work his way out of the worst points slump of his career, whether or not the shootout goal could help get his mind right, the leadership from Schenn never wavering through this stretch and JK's look back at the first half of the season.

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7:00 - Michigan-34 Washington-13 -- Blues host Matthew Tkachuk and the Panthers tonight -- Black Monday in the NFL -- Danny Mac is here!

7:15 - As it turns out, should the Blues have made MORE of an effort to trade for and sign Matthew Tkachuk last year from the Flames?

7:30 - The Cardinals have hired former Rays executive and Red Sox CBO Chaim Bloom as an advisor to John Mozeliak. How important is it to have a voice in the organization that has seen what other, good organizations do?

7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT

8:00 - Fresh Take: Did Harbaugh and Michigan's masterclass erase the controversy from earlier in the season?

8:15 - Blues Booth: Blues TV voice John Kelly on the Blues recent stretch, Schenn's struggles & Neighbours' growth

8:30 - The Fight

8:45 - Black Monday - Where do teams that fired their coaches go from here? Is Harbaugh the top pick on the market?

9:00 - Rush Hour Reset

9:15 – With the addition of Andrew Kittredge, how does the Cardinal bullpen stack up for 2024? Do they NEED the starters to go six regularly?

9:30 – Bill DeWitt III says we shouldn’t expect any more big expenditures for the Cardinals before spring training. If this is their team, is it good enough?

9:45 - Rocc ‘n Roll

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The multiple Hall of Famer Dan Dierdorf joins "The Opening Drive" to talk about tonight's National Championship matchup, why this is going to be such a tough matchup for the Michigan defense, his expectations on the Michigan offense being able to control the ball, the importance of TOP in this game for the Wolverines, this season being another big marker in "when CFB changed", why the Harbaugh factor or this game can't be overlooked, why he thinks Michigan will have to score over 30 to win the game tonight, his pride in this Michigan program & team no matter what happens tonight, why he doesn't always like the NFL but can't take his eyes off that level of football and Dan refuses to take Randy's bait on the Bill Belichick story...

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Kerbs breaks down the Blues picking up another big win in Carolina over the weekend, his thoughts on Bannister's job as the head coach and if he's playing himself into a long-term job, Thomas taking a jump this season & making himself a legitimate Selke candidate, where Thomas' numbers could be with a better PP unit and/or Buch & Kyrou having better seasons, Thomas consistently shutting down the top line of opposing teams, the impact of the USA's win in the World Juniors, how important the success if from the Blues various prospects across the tournament & why it's a good time to check out the 'Kerbside Podcast'!

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7:00 - Weekend Wrapup -- Blues-2 Hurricanes-1 -- a rough weekend in CBB -- Cardinals make another move

7:15 - Three Things we loved from the Weekend

7:30 - FOUR DOWNS: NFL Week 18

7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT

8:00 – Fresh Take: The Cardinals got another thing they desperately needed in their trade for Andrew Kittredge--how much of an impact can he be?

8:15 - Kerbside w/ Chris Kerber breaking down a big win for the Blues & what the recent schedule can tell us about the growth of this team

8:30 - The Fight

8:45 - How much of a loss is Blake Baker for Mizzou? The next guy will be the fourth in five years for Eli Drinkwitz with the Tigers...

9:00 - RUSH HOUR RESET - Who do you like in the Natty tonight?

9:15 - Our town’s Dan Dierdorf, Michigan HOFer, on tonight’s National Championship game with Washington & why he's proud of this Michigan squad no matter what

9:30 - What should we take out of this Blues four-game homestand?

9:45 - Rocc & Roll

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Derrick joins Randy & Brooke to talk about the upcoming Baseball Writers Dinner, still being in awe of the greatness of the 2004 Cardinals roster, why it might be the best team in the history of the franchise, all the different events coming up with the Writers Dinner, an update on the Tommy Edman wrist surgery news from Thursday, what he's heard about the Cardinals potentially entering into the Cease sweepstakes, other names that could pop up for the Cardinals--but haven't necessarily yet, the different names that could be in play for bullpen moves before the spring, why left-handed bats gets MORE important when you look at late-season & playoff numbers.

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