In the second and final hour of the show, Joe Pott shares Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol’s comments to the media on his recently signed 2-year extension. Joe is then joined by Stu Durando, St. Louis University athletics writer for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, to discuss the firing of men’s basketball coach Travis Ford and the search for his replacement. Joe Roderick of ClaibsOnline also joins the show to discuss the Cardinals’ injuries and Victor Scott II’s chances to make the Opening Day roster. Lastly, John Hancock pops by in-studio to discuss the NCAA Tournament.

Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8PM CT on KMOX barring any Cardinals, Billikens, or NFL games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.