The Opening Drive

Theo joins “The Opening Drive” before a big game against Boston College to talk about how iron sharpens iron in one of the best WR rooms in the entire country, which WR is the best at a number of different categories, when he started focusing on his fashion, why he joined the Tigers when transferring, continuing to grow the program since he arrived, if he noticed his big game against Buffalo as it...

Watch the full show replay on our YouTube channel ! 7:00 – Cardinals-2 Reds-1 -- Lynn is divine in his return to the mound -- Dolphins-Bills tonight -- PAC-12 After Dark RETURNS 7:15 – Sick of it!! 7:30 – MLB Network’s Greg Amsinger on the biggest surprise in the NL MVP race & why there is some hope for a quick turnaround for the Cardinals 7:45 – TIOLI 8:00 – Fresh Take: Should we feel better...

Greg joins Randy, Danny & Brooke to talk about his latest rendition of “Greg’s List” where his #1 storyline was the shocking potential of Francisco Lindor stealing the NL MVP from Shohei Ohtani, why a 50-50 season from Ohtani will be the one thing that stops him, whether first half and second half stats should be treated as the same, the Royal rebuilding in just a season or two, whether or not...

D’Marco joins Randy for a reunion in multiple ways to talk about the 25th anniversary of the GSOT, why the opening game of the season was such a tone setter for the machine, why he’ll never forget the scouting report on the running game in that game, an apology to Tony Banks, the pride that Rams defense took in their game going into that season, the way London Fletcher held him accountable and mad...

Gibbs joins the show to talk about the opening week of the BLI Fantasy Football leagues, how his pitching early in his career caused major injuries to him early one, having to get Tommy John after that, why he thinks young pitchers can throw a lot as long as they’re going it the correct way, why arm & shoulder strength & timing is more important than pitch count, how he gauges whether a st...

Watch the full show replay on our YouTube channel ! 7:00 - Cardinals-0 Reds-3 -- Can't get over the Cardinals numbers with the bases loaded this season... 7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy! 7:30 - Where were you on 9/11? What was it like? 7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT 8:00 - Fresh Take: Is there a template that the Cardinals have used in the past to build their franchise back to what it was? 8:15 - How have Bel...

Watch the full show replay on our YouTube channel ! 7:00 - Monday Night Football -- A record setting night for the Jets defense -- Surprise in the backfield for the 49ers -- Cardinals back in action 7:15 - Four Downs: NFL WEEK ONE 7:30 - Derrick Goold described the Cardinals’ roster building as “hot-wiring” meaning they can take it anyway they want. What’s the best way for them to take it in 2025?...

Watch the full show replay on our YouTube channel ! 7:00 - Weekend Wrapup -- Cardinals drop 2/3 against the mariners over the weekend -- CFB Week 2 sees some big wins, upsets & almost upsets -- CITY drops a disappointing 2 points 7:15 - Three Things we loved from the Weekend 7:30 - The Cardinals had an announcement on Friday that should not go under-the-radar. Gary LaRocque, Director of Player...

Chip joins “The Opening Drive” to talk about the Cardinals HOF weekend, why Dave Duncan belongs in Cooperstown, why he was always in Chip’s Top 3 in baseball, if he thinks a 6-man rotation could be an option for the Cardinals, Miles Mikolas’ struggles going all the way back to the middle of the season, Walker’s development at the big league level since his latest call-up, the lack of pitchers duel...

Kerbs joins Brooke & BK to talk about the Blues prospect camp coming up this weekend, his excitement to be broadcasting hockey on 101 this week after a long offseason, the adjustment that Brayden Schenn had to make as he took over the captain C this past year, looking forward to him this season with a younger roster & an increase in leadership and why he thinks 2nd-line Center is still the...

Derrick joins the show in studio with Brooke & Dan to talk Cardinals, their realistic playoff chances, why time (aka games left) has become the biggest obstacle, why it’s hard to describe this year as anything but a disappointment, the lack of offense being inexplicable and damning for the first 5 months of the season, Gorman being one of the biggest questions after this season, “hot-wiring” t...

Chris joins “The Opening Drive” to talk about a big win for Mizzou back at the start of Week 1, how to grade a defensive games that’s so strong but happened against a lower-level team, why sellouts for games like Murray St. & Buffalo matter to the program, giving Norfleet a week off mainly out of caution, the different ways that the Mizzou running game can attack ways compared to last years on...

Taylor talks about being honored at the Revolution-CITY game this weekend, wishing the game was in CITY so that he could see his Uncle Jay play at the Ascension, what happened in his career that helped create his ThinkTaylor charity, how the knowledge and narrative around TBIs needs to continue to grow across all sports, not being surprised by the growing pains for STL CITY, how Hartel & Teuch...

Jay joins Danny before he tees off as the Ascension Charity Classic to talk about another edition of the tournament, what makes this event so special, the ways that the tournament benefits so many different organizations in north county, the hope that John Daly stick around a little bit longer, his nerves when he hit the inaugural shot a few years ago and his excitement for this years tournament t...

Watch the full show replay on our YouTube channel ! 7:00 - Congratulations to Randy Karraker & the rest of the 2024 STL Sports Hall of Fame class – NFL Kickoff Last night did not disappoint… -- Tigers & CITY back in action this weekend 7:15 - Former PGA Pro Jay Delsing talks about this weekend Ascension Charity Classic 7:30 - Fresh Take: Have games like the Sau Paolo game been successful f...

Watch the full show replay on our YouTube channel ! 7:00 – Cardinals-3 Brewers-2 (F10) -- NFL Season Kick Off 7:15 – Sick of it!! 7:30 – The Cardinals are winning series & staying in the chase--will that get you back down to Busch? Or do you need some type of commitment from the FO? 7:45 – TIOLI 8:00 – Fresh Take: The fans have made it CLEAR that they want to turn the page and see all the youn...

Trent joins Randy for this week’s edition of out GSOT 25th anniversary celebration talking about the beginning of his career, how he got from Vianney BACK to STL, locking in for the 1999 preseason before well…you know, how much attention he was paying to Kurt Warner before he his injury, how the Baltimore game changed the way he saw things, the 49ers game being the take-off point, if he believes h...

Kyle joins Danny & Brooke with a little apology for Wednesday’s mishap, the state of the lockeroom after a couple of big wins verses the Yankees & Brewers, his reaction to the Steven Matz start & his work ethic to get back to the majors, the trick he played on Jordan Walker during his 5-5 game & the special way he gets to celebrate his off day. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.c...

Jim Hayes joins Brooke & Danny to talk about his skill in avoiding the water bath following a big Cardinals’ win, his thoughts on the Siani no-catch in extra innings, how he would handle a potential contract for Goldy in the offseason, giving the young players more runway as they finish out the season, how you balance both Siani & VSII doing enough to both earn starts at CF and why he was...

Chaser joins Danny & Randy to talk about his induction into the STL Hall of Fame this week, quite the opener in a way that only Chaser could start an interview, how he's feeling in his battle with cancer, what it meant to have so many different people from STL & the hockey world support him, the most exciting moments in his career all coming back to his time in St. Louis, why he finally fe...

Watch the full show replay on our YouTube channel ! 7:00 - Cardinals-7 Brewers-4 -- Was that a catch by Siani -- AP Top 25 was announced and Mizzou jumped up to #9 7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy! 7:30 - Former Blues forward, broadcaster Kelly Chase on his induction into the STL HOF on Thursday 7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT 8:00 - Fresh Take: Goldy thinks he has time left–and the numbers to prove it! Are you...

Kerbs joins the show to talk about Tuesday’s confirmation that Krug will miss the season with an ankle surgery, some of the early questions around the Blues 2024 line & defensive combinations, what the new signing for Draisaitl will mean for McDavid’s next contract, the Oilers incredible leverage at the top of their salary cap & if they will be able to break NHL history and win with the mo...

John joins “The Opening Drive” to talk about the big day and weekend from Jordan Walker, finding the joy in baseball again for the 22-year old, Walker needing to lay off the outside pitch—especially with teams figuring out the sweeper can get him, the Cardinals plan with Victor Scott II as Michael Siani makes his return, the Cardinals hope for Steven Matz getting a start on Tuesday and why some nu...

John join Brooke & Dan to talk about his new book, “The Price”, talking about the price that CFB is paying to enter into a new era that is better for the sport but worse for a lot of the people currently in it, why the overall lack of control within college football is the biggest reason Nick Saban retired, the way that boosters around programs can become like NFL owners if they have enough mo...

Watch the full show replay on our YouTube channel ! 7:00 - Weekend Wrapup -- Cardinals holiday weekend gets spoiled -- Jordan Walker's big day -- CFB Week 1 -- CITY finally takes all 3 points 7:15 - Three Things We Loved About the Weekend 7:30 - Steven Matz seems like an ideal bullpen piece for next season, so why aren’t starts like these being being to young arms like McGreevy and Graceffo that h...