College basketball season is complete, but the offseasons have become every bit as interesting. Dave Matter breaks down Mizzou’s rebuilt roster under new coach Dennis Gates then visits with two former Post-Dispatch campus correspondents now covering their own SEC beats for the USA Today Network, Christina Long (Arkansas) and Bennett Durando (Auburn). They discuss their powerhouse basketball programs and colorful head coaches and take a sneak peek at the 2022 football season. ​

College basketball season is complete, but the offseasons have become every bit as interesting. Dave Matter breaks down Mizzou&rsquo;s rebuilt roster under new coach Dennis Gates then visits with two former Post-Dispatch campus correspondents now covering their own SEC beats for the USA Today Network, Christina Long (Arkansas) and Bennett Durando (Auburn). They discuss their powerhouse basketball programs and colorful head coaches&nbsp;and take a sneak peek at the 2022 football season.&nbsp;​

A regular dose of Mizzou Tigers athletics, including football, basketball and other college sports, from game previews to interviews and everything else you need to stay ahead of the curve. Hear from St. Louis Post-Dispatch beat writer Dave Matter and sports columnist Ben Frederickson.

A regular dose of Mizzou Tigers athletics, including football, basketball and other college sports, from game previews to interviews and everything else you need to stay ahead of the curve. Hear from St. Louis Post-Dispatch beat writer Dave Matter and sports columnist Ben Frederickson.

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Eye on the Tigers Podcast: On the SEC beat talking Mizzou, Arkansas, Auburn

Eli Hoff and Ben Frederickson dive deep into the struggling Missouri men's basketball team, starting with Eli's pitch that a large part of the problems have to do with personnel — and not coach Dennis Gates. They also talk through portal misses, veteran players' struggles and what isn't working with Gates' system. The duo talks through the holding pattern around the Tigers' defensive coordinator search before a memorable Quick 3 segment draws Ben's ire regarding college basketball coaches' conduct.

Eli Hoff and Ben Frederickson dive deep into the struggling Missouri men's basketball team, starting with Eli's pitch that a large part of the problems have to do with personnel — and not coach Dennis Gates. They also talk through portal misses, veteran players' struggles and what isn't working with Gates' system. The duo talks through the holding pattern around the Tigers' defensive coordinator search before a memorable Quick 3 segment draws Ben's ire regarding college basketball coaches' conduct.

Who's to blame for Mizzou men's basketball's struggles and what the future holds

On this episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, the Post-Dispatch's Eli Hoff and Ben Frederickson weave through the latest Mizzou sports news, starting with the sudden departure of defensive coordinator Blake Baker.

They unpack the timeline of his decision to leave, what it means for Missouri and where coach Eli Drinkwitz might go with his new hire. Eli and Ben also talk through Drinkwitz's recent pay raise before discussing another defeat for the men's basketball team – but one that showed some silver linings.

This week's Quick 3 segment puts Ben on the record with some way-too-early predictions for how Mizzou football will be ranked in 2024.

On this episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, the Post-Dispatch's Eli Hoff and Ben Frederickson weave through the latest Mizzou sports news, starting with the sudden departure of defensive coordinator Blake Baker.
They unpack the timeline of his decision to leave, what it means for Missouri and where coach Eli Drinkwitz might go with his new hire. Eli and Ben also talk through Drinkwitz's recent pay raise before discussing another defeat for the men's basketball team – but one that showed some silver linings.
This week's Quick 3 segment puts Ben on the record with some way-too-early predictions for how Mizzou football will be ranked in 2024.

Baker walks away, Drinkwitz gets a payday, men's hoops still can't find its way

On this episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff is joined by Post-Dispatch columnist Benjamin Hochman at the Cotton Bowl media headquarters to discuss Mizzou's final game of the 2023 season.

They talk through what the bowl appearance means for the Tigers, what storylines will impact the game and how Missouri has prepared.

Eli shares his observations of what lining up for a 50-yard field goal in AT&T Stadium looks like before pressing Benjamin for predictions in the Quick 3 segment.

On this episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff is joined by Post-Dispatch columnist Benjamin Hochman at the Cotton Bowl media headquarters to discuss Mizzou's final game of the 2023 season.
They talk through what the bowl appearance means for the Tigers, what storylines will impact the game and how Missouri has prepared.
Eli shares his observations of what lining up for a 50-yard field goal in AT&amp;T Stadium looks like before pressing Benjamin for predictions in the Quick 3 segment.

Eye on the Tigers Podcast: On the SEC beat talking Mizzou, Arkansas, Auburn

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