Billikens Basketball Coaches Show - 1/9/23

In this clip from Sports Open Line, Matt explains how veteran Brandon Crawford’s role as a backup shortstop helps the Cards stay healthier for a full 162 game season and as a mentor to Masyn Winn.

Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8PM CT on KMOX barring any Cardinals, Billikens, or NFL games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.

In this clip from Sports Open Line, Matt explains why Victor Scott II is making a case for an outfielder spot on the Opening Day roster, especially in light of injuries to Tommy Edman and Lars Nootbaar.

Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8PM CT on KMOX barring any Cardinals, Billikens, or NFL games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.

In the second and final hour of the show, Matt is joined by Cardinals minor league writer for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch Daniel Guerrero to discuss minor league camp, prospects that stand out to him, and whether or not Victor Scott II has a chance to make the Cardinals’ Opening Day roster in light of Tommy Edman’s injury. Matt also explains why veteran shortstop Brandon Crawford helps the Cardinals get through 162 games, and shares St. Louis City SC head coach Bradley Carnell’s comments to the media on the 2024 MLS season so far.

Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8PM CT on KMOX barring any Cardinals, Billikens, or NFL games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.

Matt Pauley is back in St. Louis! The first hour of tonight’s show is shortened as KMOX wraps up the broadcast of Billikens game, who defeated Rhode Island 74-71 in the first round of the Atlantic 10 Tournament in Brooklyn, NY. SLU will now face Duquesne tomorrow at 6:30PM CT. Matt discusses the win, whether there’s a chance they can make a run in the A10 Tournament, and Coach Travis Ford’s seat getting hot after a disappointing season. Matt wraps up Hour 1 with the latest from Cardinals Spring Training.

Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8PM CT on KMOX barring any Cardinals, Billikens, or NFL games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.

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Tom Ackerman is joined by St. Louis University men’s basketball head coach Travis Ford who shares what he is most proud of from the 2023-24 season despite the lackluster results.

This is a clip from Sports Open Line.

Tom Ackerman is joined by St. Louis City SC head coach Bradley Carnell to discuss the team’s mood shift from its inaugural season to its second.

Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8PM CT on KMOX barring any Cardinals, Billikens, or NFL games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.

Tom Ackerman fills in for Matt Pauley, and in the second and final hour of the show, features his interviews with St. Louis City SC Sporting Director Lutz Pfannenstiel and head coach Bradley Carnell, who speak on the team’s last minute heroics that resulted in a draw vs Austin FC. Also featured is Tom’s interview with Travis Ford, St. Louis University men’s basketball coach, who discusses the team’s season-finale-win over St. Bonaventure and the upcoming Atlantic 10 tournament.

Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8PM CT on KMOX barring any Cardinals, Billikens, or NFL games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.

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Tom Ackerman is joined by Cardinals President of Baseball Operations John Mozeliak who explains why we shouldn’t put much stock into Spring Training pitching performances.

Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8PM CT on KMOX barring any Cardinals, Billikens, or NFL games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.

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Tom Ackerman fills in for Matt Pauley and features his interview with Cardinals utiltyman Brendan Donovan who shares how he supports veterans through the organization Team Red, White & Blue.

Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8PM CT on KMOX barring any Cardinals, Billikens, or NFL games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.

Tom Ackerman fills in for Matt Pauley, and in the first hour of the show, shares the news that Cardinals pitcher Sonny Gray is recovering quickly through his hamstring strain and was back on the mound throwing a bullpen session today. Tom then features his interview with utiltyman Brendan Donovan who dives into his game and his support for veterans through the organization Team Red, White, and Blue. Also featured is Tom’s interview with President of Baseball Operations John Mozeliak, who speaks on Gray, as well as Lance Lynn’s performance, competition in the bullpen, and more.

Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8PM CT on KMOX barring any Cardinals, Billikens, or NFL games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.