We are joined in-studio by former Missouri State Bears basketball center Michael "Big Mike" Osai-Bonsu, who drops a absolute bombshell about his athletic career. With his basketball eligibility officially checked off, Big Mike reveals how he was coaxed into joining the Grid Bears football team. 

We talk through his physical transition, what it's like putting on cleats for the first time since his childhood soccer days, and which positions the coaching staff has cooked up for him. Plus, we get the hilarious inside story on why his mom banned him from the sport in high school, and how basketball head coach Cuonzo Martin acted as a vital mentor through this massive decision. We also take a look back at Big Mike’s "dog-eat-dog" junior college days at Vincennes and how his iconic back-to-the-basket footwork will translate to hitting opponents on the turf. Turn it up!

We are joined in-studio by former Missouri State Bears basketball center Michael "Big Mike" Osai-Bonsu, who drops a absolute bombshell about his athletic career. With his basketball eligibility officially checked off, Big Mike reveals how he was coaxed into joining the Grid Bears football team. 
We talk through his physical transition, what it's like putting on cleats for the first time since his childhood soccer days, and which positions the coaching staff has cooked up for him. Plus, we get the hilarious inside story on why his mom banned him from the sport in high school, and how basketball head coach Cuonzo Martin acted as a vital mentor through this massive decision. We also take a look back at Big Mike&rsquo;s "dog-eat-dog" junior college days at Vincennes and how his iconic back-to-the-basket footwork will translate to hitting opponents on the turf. Turn it up!

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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.