Hour 2 - CITY 2's Playoff Push, Dodgers-Yankees Rivalry, & Mizzou's Struggles

Sports on a Sunday Morning

In this episode, Joe Pott hosts a dynamic hour featuring three insightful interviews. First, Edmound Elzy, the Vice President of Ticket Sales for St. Louis CITY 2, discusses the team’s playoff push as they prepare for an exciting matchup against San Jose's MLS Next Pro affiliate. He highlights the team’s success, which has contributed to a 50% increase in attendance, and emphasizes the affordable ticket prices, creating a family-friendly atmosphere at City Park. Next, Joe shifts gears with Scott Jagow to delve into the storied rivalry between the Dodgers and the Yankees. Scott shares his personal connection to the Dodgers, detailing how his family's history shaped his fandom. They reflect on the essence of baseball fandom in cities like St. Louis and Los Angeles, exploring the generational ties that make baseball unique. Finally, Bernie Miklasz joins to discuss the recent sports roundtable discussions, set to resume on November 4, featuring notable analysts Kevin Wheeler, Tom Ackerman, and Matt Pauley. They dive into the overreactions surrounding Tommy Edman's postseason performance and analyze Mizzou football's disappointing season, highlighting the poor passing accuracy of quarterbacks Brady Cook and Drew Pyne, and the underutilization of standout receiver Luther Burden. Bernie critiques the offensive strategy and play-calling, suggesting that the team has the potential for success but has fallen short, particularly on offense.