Bernie On Mizzou Football: Quarterback Competition? No, Just Another Prank From Coach Drinkwitz.
Hello. Here are my “Pick Six” opinions on Missouri’s 35-10 victory over South Dakota on Thursday evening in CoMo. As expected the Tigers handled a FCS division team, and these Power 5 vs. Subdivision matchups aren’t ideal for finding true meaning in player/team...
Ben Fred Friday – May 19, 2023
The Cardinals are rising to the occasion lately and we talk it over with Ben Frederickson. Can we say that Willson Contreras is the catcher now? We take a look at the power coming from the team and if that offense is sustainable. Matthew Liberatore made a big start...
Bernie: Missouri Fell Short Of The Sweet 16. But It Was A Sweet Season For The Tigers.
Five thoughts on Mizzou’s season-ending 78-63 loss to Princeton in the second round of the NCAA Tournament … 1. How did Missouri lose to a No. 15 seed? For the same reason why Ohio State lost to a 15-seed in 2021, and Kentucky lost to 15-seed Saint Peters in 2022....
Bernie Bits: Berserk Binnington, A Busy Saturday, St. Louis City SC, Battlehawks, Praise For Dennis Gates, Raves For Masyn Winn.
BERNIE BITS With the Saint Louis Blues wallowing at No. 24th among the 32 NHL teams in points percentage (.470), I welcome the entertainment provided by goaltender Jordan Binnington in Wednesday’s embarrassing 8-5 loss to Minnesota. The Blues are 6-13-2 since Jan. 21...
Bernie: Missouri Beat Utah State — And the Metrics, the Algorithms, and the Computers.
In bouncing Utah State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, Missouri also busted the advanced metrics, the algorithms, Jay Bilas, and other analysts viewed as the smartest guys in the room. With Thursday’s 76-65 victory, the Tigers defeated Ken Pomeroy of...
Bernie: Don’t Be Fooled By The Seedings. Missouri Faces A Tough Test Against Utah State.
Led by the outstanding first-year coach Dennis Gates, Missouri rolls into the NCAA Tournament with an opportunity to continue a season of revival. If momentum is really a thing, Missouri vaults into the tournament with a fine list of accomplishments for a program...
Bernie: Trying To Make Sense Of The 2023 NCAA Tournament Brackets To Find a Champion.
Who will win the men’s 2023 NCAA Basketball Tournament? Get your bracket on. And make sure to strap in, because this tourney will have us spinning with snarling underdogs, upsets, and fallen giants. There are no dominant teams. If you’re looking for a sure thing,...
Bernie Bits: Dennis Gates and Stormin’ Norman, STL City SC, Blue Notes, Tatum Heats Up.
BERNIE BITS The Missouri Tigers have a three-game winning streak going, and they’re doing it the Stormin’ Norman way. That’s right. I’m referencing Mizzou coaching legend Norm Stewart. His teams were tough. They’d fight you for 40 minutes … or for as long as it took...