Today, the lines were buzzing as Scott Puryear, Ned Reynolds, and Art Hains took listener calls and welcomed Mark Stratton, Drury’s associate athletics director for development and hall-of-famer, into the conversation.

The guys dive into the chaos shaking up sports at every level, from the latest college transfer portal shake-ups (including a new quarterback landing at Mizzou) to the “meh” NFL Draft and a free agency class leaving even top teams like the Chiefs scrambling.

But it’s not just on-field talent. The conversation leans into the culture behind the game: dwindling attendance for the Cardinals, local sports coverage shrinking, and the wild reality of NIL deals turning college quarterbacks into million-dollar commodities overnight. How do fans, teams, and the sport itself navigate this strange new landscape? Expect sharp takes, a few laughs, and plenty of “remember when” nostalgia as the guys unpack a sports world that’s exciting, frustrating, and more unpredictable than ever.

Today, the lines were buzzing as&nbsp;Scott Puryear, Ned Reynolds, and Art Hains took listener calls and welcomed Mark Stratton, Drury&rsquo;s associate athletics director for development and hall-of-famer, into the conversation.
The guys dive into the chaos shaking up sports at every level, from the latest college transfer portal shake-ups (including a new quarterback landing at Mizzou) to the &ldquo;meh&rdquo; NFL Draft and a free agency class leaving even top teams like the Chiefs scrambling.
But it&rsquo;s not just on-field talent. The conversation leans into the culture behind the game: dwindling attendance for the Cardinals, local sports coverage shrinking, and the wild reality of NIL deals turning college quarterbacks into million-dollar commodities overnight. How do fans, teams, and the sport itself navigate this strange new landscape?&nbsp;Expect sharp takes, a few laughs, and plenty of &ldquo;remember when&rdquo; nostalgia as the guys unpack a sports world that&rsquo;s exciting, frustrating, and more unpredictable than ever.

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Stay in the Game with 102.1 The Won &ndash; Springfield&rsquo;s Sports Hub
Welcome to the official 102.1 The Won &mdash; your all-access pass to local sports, expert picks, live betting odds, and real-time updates for the Springfield, MO area.
-Local Coverage, Local Voice &mdash; In-depth coverage of Springfield-area teams and sports stories you care about. -Live Sports Odds &amp; Boards &mdash; View real-time odds for NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and more. -Pro Picks &amp; Betting Insights &mdash; Daily expert picks and analysis to help you level up your game. -On-Air Shows &amp; Podcasts &mdash; Stream live shows like VSiN Primetime, Keys to the Kingdom, and more. -Alerts &amp; News &mdash; Get notified on big games, breaking scores.