Corey Riggs joins the show as the focus shifts to the business side of college athletics, starting with what it takes to retain talent like Kobi Williams at Missouri State Bears. It highlights how NIL strategy differs between football and basketball, and how rising coaching salaries are driving major movement across programs, including a notable exit at Northern Iowa Panthers.

It also builds toward a meaningful night at Hammons Field, as the Bears host the Arkansas Razorbacks in a tribute to “Sign Man” Marty Prather. The conversation rounds out with a breakdown of the Dallas Baptist series, where injuries, weather, and flashes of power all played a role, while also sizing up Arkansas’s elite pitching. It highlights the growing complexity of college sports, where passion, performance, and money are more connected than ever.

Corey Riggs joins the show as the focus shifts to the business side of college athletics, starting with what it takes to retain talent like Kobi Williams at Missouri State Bears. It highlights how NIL strategy differs between football and basketball, and how rising coaching salaries are driving major movement across programs, including a notable exit at Northern Iowa Panthers.
It also builds toward a meaningful night at Hammons Field, as the Bears host the Arkansas Razorbacks in a tribute to &ldquo;Sign Man&rdquo; Marty Prather. The conversation rounds out with a breakdown of the Dallas Baptist series, where injuries, weather, and flashes of power all played a role, while also sizing up Arkansas&rsquo;s elite pitching. It highlights the growing complexity of college sports, where passion, performance, and money are more connected 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.