Hour 2 - Eli Drinkwitz Talks Mizzou Football Success, John Mozeliak Discusses Cardinals' Offseason, and College Football Playoff Breakdown

Sports on a Sunday Morning

Eli Drinkwitz, head coach of the Missouri Tigers, joins Tom Ackerman on Sports on a Sunday Morning to discuss Mizzou’s football program's recent success. Drinkwitz reflects on the momentum built over the past two seasons, the team's performance in one-possession games, and the recruiting impact in St. Louis. He shares his thoughts on the upcoming bowl game, the importance of continued program development, and the quarterback competition. Drinkwitz also celebrates being named Sports Personality of the Year by the Missouri Athletic Club. John Mozeliak, President of Baseball Operations for the St. Louis Cardinals, calls in to give insight into the team’s offseason strategy. Mozeliak emphasizes the development of younger players like Nolan Gorman and Jordan Walker, while discussing areas of improvement for the starting pitching and bullpen. He highlights Wilson Contreras' flexibility to play first base and his role in the middle of the lineup. Mozeliak also talks about the Winter Meetings, the increasing number of trade inquiries, and the addition of new staff members, including Larry Day (Director of Player Development) and Matt Pierpont (Director of Pitching). With a focus on communication and collaboration, the Cardinals aim to build a competitive team now while planning for future success. Tom Ackerman and Bernie Miklasz break down the College Football Playoff bracket reveal, expressing surprise at SMU’s spot over Alabama. They analyze the committee’s decision-making, review SMU’s impressive comeback against Clemson, and debate Alabama’s overall wins. The duo previews key playoff matchups, including Indiana vs. Notre Dame, and explores potential rematches. Bernie also shares insights into the Cardinals’ winter meetings strategy, discussing Nolan Arenado’s market value and the potential of trading Ryan Helsley.