When the Lines Open, Anything Can Happen
When the phone lines open on The Starting Lineup, you never know who might call in. Today, Scott Puryear, Ned Reynolds, and Art Hains got a surprise guest, Mark Stratton, Drury’s Associate Athletics Director For Development and Hall-of-Famer, and the conversation quickly went deep.
🎧 DIVE INTO THE FULL EPISODE OF THE STARTING LINEUP:
From the latest college football moves to the ever-changing NFL and pro landscape, the guys cover the shifts that have everyone talking. Insider insights into transfer portal triumphs, draft surprises, and the “crazy” realities of NIL deals are just the start. It’s not all Xs and Os. The discussion touches on the broader world of fandom: from frustrated Cardinals fans and declining attendance to the disappearing Sunday papers that once defined local sports culture. Humor, nostalgia, and sharp analysis weave through it all, creating a conversation that’s as wide-ranging as it is revealing.








