11/13/25 The Starting Lineup: From Homecoming Hype to Hoops Ethics
The Starting Lineup delivers a full slate of sports, stories, and sharp banter with Scott Puryear, Ned Reynolds, and Art Hains. The crew kicks off with Missouri State Homecoming talk, signing day excitement, and a classic “Nedcare” moment before diving into how sports, and life, are changing, from toll roads to the death of the penny.
The 7:15 hour breaks down Cardinals trade buzz, early-season college hoops, and a heartfelt look back at coaching legend Kevin Mackey. Then, Springfield Daily Citizen’s Ryan Collingwood joins the show to preview Missouri State’s big matchup against UTEP and the high school district finals heating up across the Ozarks. The team also debates sportsmanship after a record-breaking (and controversial) women’s basketball game that tested the limits of fair play.
Closing out the morning, former Bears baseball coach Keith Guttin stops by to share details on his upcoming “Step Up to the Plate” fundraiser with George Brett, and Kelsey Tolbert from Missouri State Athletics talks Homecoming, fan experience, and how the Bears are building their future, one fan at a time.
