Sports on a Sunday Morning

SLU Athletic Director Chris May joins Tom Ackerman to discuss a strong season for SLU Men’s Basketball under head coach Josh Schertz, including a top 20 NET ranking, key contributors like Robbie Avila, Trey Green, Dion Brown, Kellen Thames, and the growing excitement around the program. They touch on the strength of the Atlantic 10, tough road environments, and the importance of NET and quad oppor...

Tom Ackerman and Kevin Wheeler react to Miami’s 10–3 win at Texas A&M, highlighting the Hurricanes’ defensive turnaround under Corey Hetherman and the impact of pass rushers Rueben Bain Jr. and Jared Verse. They dive into the College Football Playoff debate, including Miami vs Notre Dame, the committee’s use of the eye test, and how teams like Texas and Vanderbilt fit into the picture. The discuss...

Bernie Miklasz joins Sports on a Sunday Morning to discuss Navy’s comeback win over Army and why the Army Navy game is the purest competition in sports. He also breaks down Fernando Mendoza winning the Heisman, the true college football title contenders, and why Dustin May fits the Cardinals’ rebuild as a high upside arm with long term value.

This full hour of Sports on a Sunday Morning features Fernando Mendoza’s Heisman Trophy speech, followed by Bernie Miklasz on the Army Navy game, the college football landscape, and the Cardinals rebuild. Coach Josh Schertz breaks down the Billikens win over San Francisco and the team’s evolving identity, and the hour wraps with Chaim Bloom discussing pitching depth, player development, and Winter...

St. Louis Billikens coach Josh Schertz joins Sports on a Sunday Morning to break down the 85–75 win over San Francisco, calling it a tale of two halves. He explains how the team course corrected in the second half, found its identity with a small ball lineup, and leaned into better reads and downhill play. Schertz also highlights the impact of Kellen Thames and Dion, praises the floor game of shoo...

Chaim Bloom joins Tom Ackerman on Sports on a Sunday Morning to discuss the Cardinals’ focus on pitching depth and long term roster building. Asked about reports involving Dustin May, Bloom says he cannot speak on any reports until something is official. He explains the importance of adding pitching through free agency or trades without blocking internal arms, improving pitcher development and org...

Hour 2 of Sports on a Sunday Morning features Tom Ackerman joining Joe Pott from Indiana to recap the Hoosiers win over Ohio State, the atmosphere in Bloomington, and early College Football Playoff reactions. Chaim Bloom follows with insight on the Cardinals approach at the Winter Meetings, Rule 5 evaluations, and why they added Zak Kent with help from Rob Cerfolio’s familiarity. Bernie Miklasz cl...

Bernie Miklasz joins Joe Pott to break down the College Football Playoff controversy, comparing Notre Dame’s resume with Alabama and Miami and debating whether the system rewards the best teams or fills quota spots. He then turns to the Cardinals at the Winter Meetings, highlighting heavy interest in Brendan Donovan, questions around Nolan Arenado’s market, calls on Nolan Gorman and JoJo Romero, a...

Chaim Bloom joins Joe Pott to break down the Cardinals approach at the Winter Meetings, explaining how ongoing conversations shape potential deals and how the club evaluates players for the Rule 5 Draft. He discusses the addition of Zak Kent, his pitch mix, and the value of organizational familiarity through Rob Cerfolio. Bloom also highlights the internal planning that takes place at the meetings...

Joe Pott fills in for Tom Ackerman on Sports on a Sunday Morning as Hour 1 covers SLU Billikens men’s soccer reaching the College Cup for the first time in nearly 30 years, including their comeback win over the Akron Zips and Kevin Kalish’s thoughts on the team’s resilience and key players like Jeremy Avenel and Quinten Blair. SLU’s NCAA wins over Indiana and Bryant also set up their semifinal vs...

Tom Ackerman joins Joe Pott from Indiana University’s Memorial Stadium to break down Indiana football’s historic win over Ohio State and the national championship buzz building around the Hoosiers. They also note that Indiana men’s basketball lost to Louisville earlier in the day. Ackerman reacts to the unfolding college football playoff bracket reveal, the influence of major brands like Alabama,...

Joe Pott talks with SLU coach Kevin Kalish about the Billikens College Cup run, the comeback over Akron, and standout performances across the roster. Kalish breaks down the 87th minute game winner, a short corner from Jack DiMaria to Andrew Heckenlaible that Tanner Anderson redirected into the upper netting, and looks ahead to the semifinal vs NC State.

Joe Pott fills in for Tom Ackerman on Sports on a Sunday Morning as Matt Pauley checks in from the MLB Winter Meetings in Orlando. They break down the setup day atmosphere, media access, and the Cardinals offseason priorities, including trade possibilities for Brendan Donovan, JoJo Romero, and Wilson Contreras. Matt also explains how salary absorption can shape prospect returns, what Zak Kent brin...

This full episode covers a packed slate across college football, basketball, and baseball. We open with national college football storylines, then Bernie Miklasz breaks down SEC coaching chaos, Lane Kiffin’s situation, the Iron Bowl, playoff debates, and Cardinals trade rumors. Josh Schertz reflects on the Stanford buzzer beater loss, recent SLU highs and lows, team mental toughness, and a preview...

Chaim Bloom breaks down the Sonny Gray trade to Boston and explains the Cardinals’ focus on building a young, sustainable core. He details the additions of Richard Fitts and Brandon Clarke, their scouting profiles, and how the organization views their development paths. Bloom also discusses ownership’s willingness to subsidize contracts when it brings back key talent, the expected surge in league...

Brett Norsworthy breaks down major college football coaching moves at Auburn, Tulane, Arkansas, and LSU, and what Lane Kiffin’s likely jump from Ole Miss to LSU means for both programs. He examines why Kiffin might make the move, from recruiting advantages to financial motivation, drawing parallels to historic sports transitions like the 1964 St. Louis Cardinals. Brett also looks at the impact on...

Josh Schertz reflects on the emotional swing of the Stanford last second buzzer beater loss and the highs and lows from recent SLU games, breaking down the differences between fan, coach, and player mindsets. He looks ahead to Loyola Marymount with a focus on resilience, mental toughness, and team growth during road trips. Schertz also previews SLU men’s soccer in the playoffs, highlighting their...

Bernie breaks down Lane Kiffin and SEC coaching turmoil, Eli Drinkwitz staying at Mizzou, and a full Iron Bowl recap. He also dives into College Football Playoff debates and the latest Cardinals trade rumors, Brendan Donovan, Lars Nootbaar, Alec Burleson, Nolan Arenado, and Paul Goldschmidt, along with St. Louis’ roster and payroll strategy.

The hour opens with a full breakdown of the college football playoff race, including where Mizzou and Illinois stand and which teams are positioned to move up. Tom Ackerman then talks with Bernie Miklasz about the Blues win and goaltending concerns, changing views on Ollie Marmol and the direction of the Cardinals. Josh Schertz follows with insight on SLU’s 5-0 start, the 91-60 win over Purdue For...

Chaim Bloom breaks down the Cardinals non tenders and the additions of Leonardo Bernal, Joshua Baez, Cooper Hjerpe and Brycen Mautz to the 40 man roster. He explains the challenge of protecting prospects before the Rule 5 draft and looks ahead to the MLB winter meetings with updates on free agency and trade plans.

Josh Schertz looks ahead to SLU’s matchup with Santa Clara after the Billikens opened the season 5–0, highlighted by a dominant 91–60 win over Purdue Fort Wayne. He breaks down the pace and physicality needed against Santa Clara, the roles of Robbie Avila, Trey Green, and Amari McCottry, and the focus on cutting turnovers while balancing fast offense with strong defense.

Tom Ackerman talks with Bernie Miklasz about his impact on St. Louis sports media, the outlook for Oliver Marmol and his young roster, the Blues win and goaltending , and the future of Mizzou and Illinois football in the College Football Playoff race. They also cover the transfer portal, the coaching carousel, and what Mizzou needs to fix on offense.

The show opens with College Football Playoff projections and a breakdown of the St. Louis Blues. Tom Ackerman talks with SLU head coach Josh Schertz about Billikens basketball, then Marc Schreiber joins to highlight the 20th Musial Awards. The second hour features NFL picks, followed by Tom O’Toole Jr. discussing the Normandy Golf Club redevelopment. Chaim Bloom gives insight into the Cardinals of...

Hour 2 opens with NFL picks. Chaim Bloom joins Tom Ackerman to discuss the Cardinals offseason approach, including pitching targets, roster depth, and long term planning from the GM meetings. Bernie Miklasz closes the hour with analysis of the Blues struggles, Eli Drinkwitz’s future at Missouri, and the Cardinals trade options involving Brendan Donovan, Sonny Gray, and the potential of Kyle Leahy...

Tom Ackerman and Bernie Miklasz break down the Blues recent struggles, pointing to underperforming players and concerns in goal. They discuss Eli Drinkwitz’s future at Missouri and whether full support could keep him in Columbia. The conversation turns to the Cardinals offseason, including the trade value of Brendan Donovan and Sonny Gray, and why Kyle Leahy could emerge as a starting pitcher than...