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

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 wit…

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, 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 an…

Cotton Bowl preview, expectations and X-factors

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…

Mizzou football gets portal, recruitment wins while hoops struggles once again

Eli Hoff and Ben Frederickson dash around Mizzou sports, starting with the Tigers' coup of O-lineman Cayden Green from Oklahoma. They dance through the list of MU's early signees, including what holding on to the nation's top defensive prospect means for coach Eli Drinkwitz. Eli and Ben close out…

What a Cotton Bowl appearance will mean for Mizzou football and what a loss to Kansas means for Mizzou hoops

On this week's Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli and Ben bounce around the world of Mizzou sports, starting with the Tigers' upcoming trip to the Cotton Bowl. They discuss what the atmosphere might be like, the recruiting implications and why a game against Ohio State matters for St. Louis-area footb…

Mizzou men's basketball deep dive with Matt Harris

On this episode, Rock M Nation basketball writer Matt Harris joins Eli Hoff to talk about the start of Missouri men's basketball's season. Matt brings his spreadsheets and stats while Eli peppers him with questions about every position on the floor, from point guard shot selection to getting the c…

Keeping Mizzou football coordinators around, basketball turning a page and volleyball hitting tournament time

On this episode of the Eye on the Tigers podcast, Eli Hoff and Ben Frederickson tour the wide world of Mizzou sports, starting with the Tigers' volleyball team preparing for its return to the NCAA Tournament. They talk through Missouri football's dominant win at Arkansas, how the university could t…

Mizzou football shows growth with dramatic win over Florida, men's hoops raises questions after Jackson State loss

In the latest edition of the Eye on the Tigers podcast, Eli Hoff and Ben Frederickson recount a busy week of Mizzou sports. They discuss what Florida's success against the MU defense means for the Tigers' upcoming game against Arkansas, and where Missouri showed improvement from earlier games while…

We're Back! - Mizzou football wins big against Tennessee, men's basketball needs time to grow

In the return of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff and Ben Frederickson catch up on an eventful and positive Mizzou football season and discuss the start of basketball season. They dissect the Tigers' domination of Tennessee and why some coach-speak is translating to wins. Eli and Ben also d…

As season looms, Mizzou football momentum catches fire with five-star commitment

In the newest episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Dave Matter and Ben Frederickson break down this week's verbal commitment of five-star defensive lineman Williams Nwaneri from Lee's Summit and discuss its impact on the program's momentum heading into Eli Drinkwitz's fourth season. They also …