Full Show Sports on a Sunday Morning 10-20-2024

Sports on a Sunday Morning

Guests: Brian Barnhart, Illinois Football Announcer Josh Schertz, SLU Basketball Analyst Jim Brennan, President of McKelvey Homes Lutz Pfannenstiel, Sporting Director of St. Louis City SC Polo Ascencio, Spanish Broadcaster for the St. Louis Cardinals Bernie Miklasz, KMOX Sports Analyst Description: In Hour 1, Tom Ackerman kicks off with an in-depth look at college football, starting with Mizzou quarterback Brady Cook's heroic performance, leading a 21-17 comeback win against Auburn despite playing through an injury. Illinois Football announcer Brian Barnhart joins to discuss Illinois' shocking 21-7 upset over Michigan, along with insights on Brad Underwood’s basketball team. Josh Schertz shares his analysis of SLU’s exhibition win over Rockhurst, highlighting standout performances from Kalu Anya and Isaiah Swope. The hour wraps up with coverage of the St. Louis Blues’ thrilling 4-3 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes, where Dylan Holloway scored the game-winning goal, supported by Joel Hofer’s incredible 37 saves. Hour 2 dives into Tom’s weekly NFL picks, analyzing key matchups like Atlanta vs. Seattle, Buffalo vs. Cleveland, and more. The show also celebrates the Dravet Syndrome Foundation’s incredible fundraising success, with over $2 million raised for research. Jim Brennan, President of McKelvey Homes, discusses his involvement with the foundation, sharing the inspiring story of his niece, Anna Grace, and the success of the "Dance for Dravet" event. Lutz Pfannenstiel reflects on St. Louis City SC’s season, covering both the highs and areas for improvement, while Polo Ascencio offers his expert MLB insights, previewing the Dodgers-Mets NLCS showdown. Tom and Bernie Miklasz wrap up with a lively discussion about college football, focusing on Indiana's surprising run and Mizzou’s thrilling games, along with predictions for the MLB playoffs and potential World Series matchups