The Unwritten Rule

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Kewan Lacy is a Tiger. We discuss Mizzou football landing the four-star running back and securing a commitment from three-star offensive lineman Caleb Pyfrom. We also talk about Oklahoma and former Lee's Summit North offensive lineman Cayden Green's shock entry into the transfer portal, his visit to Columbia and where Mizzou stands. We break down some other football news, including Eli Drinkwitz being named a finalist for the Bear Bryant Award. We recap Mizzou men's hoops' loss to Seton Hall, including how the Tigers' defense let the Pirates knock down 3s, should Dennis Gates trim his rotation, Tamar Bates, Anthony Robinson and Aidan Shaw as a potential core in 2024, where the Tigers might end the season and much more. We finish the show with Kenny-less Quick Hits.

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Mizzou football's 2024 schedule is here. We break down who the Tigers are facing and talk about what MU's record could be at the end of the season. We discuss the Tigers landing Georgia State running back Marcus Carroll in the transfer portal and some other football housekeeping items, including more awards. We preview the Seton Hall game for Mizzou men's hoops and talk about Dennis Gates' latest big addition on the recruiting trail, 4-star, 2025 PG Aaron Rowe. PFF college football analyst Max Chadwick joins the show as we pick and preview every bowl game. We finish with Quick Hits feat. Week 15 NFL picks and our Super Bowl contenders.

Mizzou football accolades: 00:00:00-00:07:06

Marcus Carroll + housekeeping: 00:07:07-00:12:20

2024 football schedule: 00:12:21-00:21:45

Seton Hall preview + Aaron Rowe: 00:21:46-00:31:31

Bowl previews w/Max: 00:31:32-1:24:05

Quick Hits

Jerseys of the week: 1:24:06-1:30:06

Unwritten’s Fantastic Four Picks: 1:30:07-1:41:23

Sean East Main Birds of the Week: 1:41:24-1:48:14

Best things we learned: 1:48:15-1:58:35

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Cody Schrader is him. We discuss Schrader finishing eighth in Heisman voting and the Brett duo earning freshman All-America honors + some other football housekeeping items (00:00:00-00:11:47). We recap Mizzou men's hoops' loss to Kansas, including Sean East, Aidan Shaw and Connor Vanover putting in strong performances as the Tigers showed fight inside a rowdy Allen Fieldhouse (00:11:48-00:31:03). Mizzou's Assistant AD for Communications and Storytelling Dave Matter joins the show to talk about his new role, the future of Mizzou Athletics, recap the football season, share stories from his time on the football beat, writing a book with Gary Pinkel and much more 00:31:04-1:13:03).

Quick Hits

“Ken’s Sports Shorts” (1:13:04-1:16:15)

Best Beats of the Week (1:16:16-1:24:06)

Dirty Birds of the Weekend (1:24:07-1:29:02)

NFL FRAUD! Rankings (1:29:03-1:31:41)

Ratio/Bonk/Community Note of the Weekend + Today Show Joke (1:31:42-1:37:41)

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Mizzou football hits its first home run of the transfer portal. We discuss the Tigers' landing Clemson corner and East St. Louis product Toriano Pride (00:00:00-00:07:06). We do some more Mizzou football housekeeping, talking about the All-SEC and All-America honors for several players, Eli Drinkwitz winning SEC Coach of the Year and Cody Schrader winning the Burlsworth Trophy (00:07:07-00:22:57). We preview Mizzou men's hoops' Border War clash against Kansas and talk about how the Tigers can pull off the upset (00:22:58-00:36:42).

Quick Hits:

Jerseys of the Week (00:36:43-00:41:01)

Fantastic Four NFL Picks: Week 14 (00:41:02- 00:51:32)

Sean East Main Birds of the Week (00:51:33-00:56:44)

Best things we learned + Today Show joke (00:56:55-1:06:00)

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Mizzou football has its New Year's Six bowl opponent. We react to the Tigers getting Ohio State as their opponent in the Cotton Bowl, talk about an opportunity to go out on a high for Mizzou's veterans plus some more Mizzou football housekeeping as a couple players accepted their invites to the Senior Bowl (00:00:00-00:25:25). President and CEO of the National College Football Hall of Fame Kimberly Beaudin joins the show to talk about Jeremy Maclin being inducted into the HOF Class of 2024 and a ton more (00:25:26-00:46:30). We recap Mizzou men's hoops' win over Wichita State, including Sean East the beast, Tigers forcing turnovers and Connor Vanover's continued improvement (00:46:31-1:00:13).

Quick Hits: Ken's Sports Shorts (1:00:14-1:06:57). Best Beats of the week (1:06:58-1:11:30). Dirty Birds (1:11:31-1:18:36). NFL FRAUD! Rankings (1:18:37-1:21:45). Ratio & Today Show joke (1:21:46-1:27:40).

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And now we wait. As Mizzou football awaits its Bowl game fate, we discuss some housekeeping items, including some players entering the transfer portal (00:00:00:00:13:51). PowerMizzou's Jarod Hamilton joins the show to give his take on the Tigers' season, how they've grown on both sides of the ball, Kirby Moore's impact, what Mizzou might do in the transfer portal, his pick for Mizzou's NY6 game and if Luther Burden could suit up for the Chiefs right now (00:13:51-00:42:46). Ben Sternberg joins the show to talk about Mizzou men's basketball's win over Pitt, reuniting with Dennis Gates and some former teammates, Sean East's role as a leader, how the team rallied after a bad loss to Jackson State and Noah Carter's perfect record with the curls (00:42:46-1:07:31).

Quick Hits (1:07:31-1:27:56)

Jerseys: Former future Tiger Gerry Bohanon, Riley Leonard, D’Moi Hodge. Unwritten’s Fantastic Four NFL Picks: Week 13 Falcons -2.5 vs. Jets, Cardinals vs. Steelers -5.5, Colts -1 vs. Titans, Panthers vs. Buccaneers -5.5. Sean East Main Birds: Ja’Mori Maclin, St. Joe’s basketball, Bobby Petrino. Best things we learned: Insider JJ Watt, Will Howard, Natasha Bedingfield & how Unwritten got its name. Payton tells a joke from our favorite TV series.

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Mizzou football jumps to No. 9 in the AP Poll. We discuss some housekeeping news for the Tigers, including JUCO OT commit Jayven Richardson, WR Dannis Jackson's departure, the status of Mizzou's redshirted players and the Tigers being heavily linked to four-star 2024 ATH/Safety Trajen Greco (00:00:00-00:17:42). We also discuss Mizzou's chances to make a New Year's Six bowl after one expert left the Tigers out of his predictions and Ole Miss fans rallying for the Rebels to be in (00:17:43-00:27:43) We talk about Mizzou men's hoops' wins over SC State and Loyola (MD) including some more questionable lineup choices by Dennis Gates and a look ahead to some big games (00:27:44-00:39:47).

Quick Hits (00:39:48-1:10:50)

“Ken’s Sports Shorts”: Mizzou's NY6 bowl game history. Best Beats: Oklahoma State Big 12 Dogs, low-major basketball is so back, Jack is a sick, sick man. Dirty Birds: Kenny got hustled, God smiles on Alabama, Air Force collapses. NFL FRAUD! Rankings: Jags, Saints, Browns, Steelers, Lions. Ratio: We Are Brett Sarver.

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The Hogs got smoked. We recap Mizzou's domination of Arkansas in the Battle Line Rivalry including how the Tigers' defense embarrassed the Razorbacks on their home turf and forced four turnovers, Cody Schrader did his thing again and the O-Line was awesome, TWO BRETT NORFLEET TOUCHDOWNS, Brady Cook bounced back from a few early missed throws, the fight in the second quarter and more weirdness and another forced turnover on special teams. We also talk about Arkansas' status in the SEC after a disaster of a season and break down what potential New Year's Six bowl awaits Mizzou and what games Tigers fans should watch this weekend.

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We talk award season and recruiting for No. 9 #mizzou football and Payton refuses to accept his punishment for a bet he made preseason (00:00:00-00:21:43). We preview the Tigers' rivalry clash against Arkansas with Hawg Talk Podcast host Porter Hayes. Porter tells us what's gone wrong at Arkansas, a big offseason for the Razorbacks and if KJ Jefferson will return. We also discuss players to watch on both sides of the ball, Mizzou fans trying to stripe out the stadium, Porters' take on the rivalry and some women's hoops talk (00:21:44-01:11:44). Former Mizzou WR Barrett Banister joins the show to talk about his time with the Tigers, Cody Schrader's season, his golf game, Brady Cook being a clean freak, his take on the Mizzou-Arkansas rivalry and how Barrett did it on third down (01:11:45-01:47:54)

Quick Hits (01:47:55-02:07:21). Jerseys: Jontay Porter, Lance Lynn, Nick Bolton. Unwritten’s Fantastic Four Picks: Dolphins -10 vs. Jets, Jags -1 vs. Texans, Steelers -1.5 vs. Bengals, Ravens -3.5 vs. Chargers. Sean East Main Birds: Kyle Gibson, Marquette, Thanksgiving. Best Things: A Mizzou fan knows ball, Paul DeKorea, Mike Shildt, Erin Matson. Payton ends with a joke from our favorite sitcom: The Today Show.

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Mizzou men's basketball was humbled. We break down the Tigers' stunning loss to Jackson State including how Mizzou lost the turnover battle, continued to struggle on the glass and still doesn't seem to have "the guy." We also discuss Dennis Gates' rotation, if Mizzou's transfers are a good fit, which players could have their minutes slashed and what the rest of the season looks like (00:00:00-00:20:12). We talk some Mizzou football recruiting after Eli Drinkwitz flipped three-star center Talan Chandler from Coach Prime and Colorado and is targeting five-star 2026 offensive tackle Jackson Cantwell. We also talk about the Tigers' AP ranking, break down the news on the north end zone developments at Memorial Stadium and the salaries of Mizzou's assistant coaches (00:20:12-00:39:10).

Quick Hits (00:39:11-01:03:02) “Ken’s Sports Shorts:” How many people did Norm Stewart coach and work with at Mizzou? Best Beats: Memphis, Iron Bowl, Jack will never retire the Sicko, Payton's Mickey Mouse record. Dirty Birds: CARDINALS! NFL FRAUD! Rankings. Ratios: We are Brett Sarver! Justin Herbert.

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