The Opening Drive

Ross Tucker joins Carey & Randy to talk about hurrying back from early games as a player to watch NFL primetime, his thoughts on the premier matchup between the Bills/Chiefs this weekend, the way that betting has taken over-analysis in the game, which other teams he thinks could matchup at the top of the AFC and NFC, his thoughts on the recent rash of roughing the passer calls, how the questio...

Joey joins the show to break down the struggles in trying to decorate his house for Halloween, what his favorite pizza topping is and why it's all about location and variety, always having the place for the group to eat...and then ordering for everyone, his prediction for the first goal of the season and why Robert Thomas is going to have a great year, his thoughts on the 4th Line grouping going i...

Jay joins "The Opening Drive" to talk about Randy's newest "Most Delusional Man in Sports" nominee: Phil Mickelson, almost jump out of the phone at the chance to humble Carey, Randy & Rocchio in a round of golf, how important it is to get the game of golf to as many people as possible and the potential chance the show would have versus Jay...which is none. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.c...

Coach Stugart joins Randy & Carey to talk about a shoot-out win for the Lions against Central Arkansas (3 TD underdog...), the defense not being so happy during the game but still making the big adjustments to get the win, the shock of the D1 transition starting to wain and getting ready to support the hockey team in their first D1 home game. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...

7:00 - The Astros might've taken a commanding lead in the ALDS last night and now we have a triple-header tonight and then Blues hockey opens up at home on Saturday night! 7:15 - Lindenwood Football HC Jed Stugart 7:30 - Former PGA Pro jay Delsing might've taken the show's challenge a little too eagerly... 7:45 - TIOLI 8:00 - Fresh Take: Greg Amsinger told us yesterday that the new rules will lead...

Robert Thomas joins the show to talk about the Blues preseason trip to Charleston, his biggest takeaway from some of his teammates over the trip, why Nay-Dub hasn't caught on just yet, his favorite non-hockey part of the trip, the Blues sporting some petty impressive golfers--and some bad ones, being able to bond with the coaching staff as well as the players, how it's been killing him to watch ot...

Coach Venturi jumps on with Carey & Randy to break down his "optimism" for the current Colts squad, some real optimism for the defense as opposed to the offense, how the fans in Indy are starting to react to a below-average team on the field, his thoughts on the overall play in the NFL and how the limited offseason continues to affect the game, and his story of getting fired and being in an in...

Dan joins "The Opening Drive" to talk about his newest story around the Rams lawsuit still playing out at the NFL's meetings on Tuesday, the chances the NFL finally makes their decision after this meeting, the owner-vs-owner theatre that this has created, the potential fallout following this battle, how the recent Snyder comments could be handled by the other owners and how much the other cases ag...

JR joins Randy & Carey to talk about a bone he has to pick with the Blues, what his bold prediction for Tarasenko would be for this season, Josh Leivo's wild road from Carolina to St. Louis over the last year, how much of a factor he could be on the 4th line and if Mikkola & Bortuzzo can solidify the defense on the back end. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pr...

JK joins the show to talk about the opening night slate of NHL games, his biggest takeaways from one big night of hockey, his early thoughts on the Blue Jackets, Laine potentially missing Saturday, how tough the whole Central division will be, the Avalanche as clear favorites in the division and the conference, the underrated greatness of Cale Makar, his thoughts on the Blues defensive pairings go...

Greg Amsinger joins Randy & Carey for a post-mortem on the Cardinals early exit from the playoffs, how dangerous any elimination game was going to be for the Cardinals, why he thinks Marmol was unfairly criticized for his decisions in Friday's Game 1, catcher being their biggest need going into the offseason, his surprise at discovering that Molina isn't considered a HOF across the country, wh...

7:00 - The NLDS's are all knotted up at 1 apiece after last night and Randy has some Trea Turner to salivate over 7:15 - Sick of it!! 7:30 - MLN Network lead host Greg Amsinger talks about the Cardinals early playoff exit 7:45 - TIOLI 8:00 - Fresh Take: Adam Wainwright went to twitter to break down what happened at the end of the season--expounding on his explanation on this show a few weeks ago--...

Bernie joins "The Opening Drive" to talk about the guys getting a good change of pace in Charleston this week, itching to start the season when everyone is already going, if he expects Tarasenko to show out in his contract year, how important the Buch-Thomas-Vladdy line should be this season, the mental versus physical transition of going from a young-scorer to a 4th-liner trying to make a roster,...

Bret joins Carey & Randy to talk about the excitement for the team for last weekend's big win against Iowa, how much it means to take down Wisconsin & Iowa in back-to-back weeks, getting ready for a tough & rested Minnesota team, the importance of their gritty 2nd-half performance, why Keith Randolph has been such a huge player for their defense, getting excited for their offense with...

Rick Zombo joins Randy & Carey to talk about prepping for their first D1 home game, opening their fall against some of the top hockey teams in the country, having the best seat to watch future NHL draft picks & players, how these trips--despite the losses-- can be huge for the team and the players, how it feels to have his Alma Mater and another top team in North Dakota on his schedule, hi...

7:00 - The Cardinals are missing out on one hell of a fun DS round in these playoffs! 7:15 - Lindenwood Hockey HC & Former Blue Rick Zombo 7:30 - Ask Uncle Randy! 7:45 - TIOLI 8:00 - Fresh Take: Is this Cardinals organization ready for a shake-up? Are they prepared for the potential fall-out and to continue the "Cardinal Way"? 8:15 - Illini HC Bret Bielema talks about a big win over Iowa &...

Claibs joins "The Opening Drive" to try and figure out what caused the Cardinals collapse, look back at a season where we might've bought some fool's gold, the offense completely drying up, this season being a good lesson for a young group of players, the need for a veteran presence in the bullpen for next season, which playoff teams are already impressing him, what the Cardinals biggest needs are...

Panger joins "The Opening Drive" to drop a little line on last night's MNF game before getting into the Blues getting ready to start the regular season, getting excited for his combined Blues-TNT schedule, what the move with Neighbours means, his expectation for Neighbours to still start the season on the roster, Toropchenko's surprising recovery from his shoulder injury, his thoughts on Logan Bro...

Stan joins Randy & Carey to talk about the Cardinals lose over the weekend, the potential Pujols-effect on the Cardinals the last few months of the season, if the early division command helps or hurt the Cardinals more, what he thinks went wrong, his takeaways from Nolan Arenado's relationship with the organization & city throughout this season, why he thinks Waino is coming back for anoth...

7:00 - We got some watchable primetime last night wit the Chiefs and Raiders, but don't worry, we're still puling some hair out about the Cardinals future... 7:15 - What was the thought process behind the playoff lineup--did that show some panic from the organization? 7:30 - Cardinals Magazine staff writer Stan McNeal 7:45 - TIOLI 8:00 - Fresh Take: Is there enough offense already on the books for...

Spanish Language Voice of the Cardinals Polo Ascencio joins Carey & Randy to talk about the Cardinals losses to the Phillies, try to find a positive to take from all the doom & gloom, break down the decision-making across Friday's struggles, why Polo is excited about the future of this young core of players, the enjoyment this season from getting to watch Yadi and Pujols, getting prepared...

Kerbs joins "The Opening Drive" to talk about the Blues closing out their preseason with a big win over the Blackhawks, his reaction to the Kostin trade--and the oddity with trades and waivers, the Blues being subject to a weird start of the schedule for the regular season and how important this trip to Charleston can be for the team. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...

Danny Mac joins Randy & Carey from his charity event to talk over a rough weekend for the Cardinals, his thoughts on the Quintana move on Friday, some surprising comments from Marmol about that decision, the lack of offense over the weekend, trying to put the consistency of the team into the right context and wondering what's next for the playoffs after homefield advantage comes up decidedly s...

7:00 - A meek finish for the Cardinals has us asking a lo of questions about the past and, most importantly, the future + an up and down weekend for the local football scene 7:15 - With Yadi & Albert leaving, what is the Cardinals' main need this off-season? 7:30 - Four Downs from the NFL 7:45 - Dan McLaughlin talks about the tough decisions from Marmol & the Cardinals and a rough loss to...

Mo joins Randy & Carey a few hours before the Cardinals get underway to talk about the thought process behind starting Quintana in Game 1, whether or not Jordan Walker was ever in the cards to come up late for the team, the offense underwhelming at times, the challenging construction of the roster despite the impressive play on the field, the status of Tyler O'Neill for a next potential round,...