Award-winning St. Louis Post-Dispatch Mizzou beat writer Eli Hoff joins The Starting Lineup for an unfiltered look at where Missouri Athletics really stands. Hoff breaks down the Tigers’ evolving football philosophy, from a heavier focus on player development to strategic transfer portal additions, and what it means for Mizzou’s long-term success on the gridiron.

The conversation shifts to basketball, where Dennis Gates’ men’s team finds itself clinging to the NCAA Tournament bubble, staring down a brutal stretch that could define the season. Hoff also dives into the balancing act of Mizzou’s talented running back duo, the mental roadblock impacting a key men’s basketball player, and why Kelly Harper’s women’s program is quietly outperforming expectations despite a developing roster.

Award-winning St. Louis Post-Dispatch Mizzou beat writer&nbsp;Eli Hoff joins The Starting Lineup for an unfiltered look at where Missouri Athletics really stands. Hoff breaks down the Tigers&rsquo; evolving football philosophy, from a heavier focus on player development to strategic transfer portal additions, and what it means for Mizzou&rsquo;s long-term success on the gridiron.
The conversation shifts to basketball, where Dennis Gates&rsquo; men&rsquo;s team finds itself clinging to the NCAA Tournament bubble, staring down a brutal stretch that could define the season. Hoff also dives into the balancing act of Mizzou&rsquo;s talented running back duo, the mental roadblock impacting a key men&rsquo;s basketball player, and why Kelly Harper&rsquo;s women&rsquo;s program is quietly outperforming expectations despite a developing roster.

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-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.