February 8, 2012

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Clyde Lear, newest member of Mo. Sports Hall of Fame (PODCAST)

February 8, 2012 By

Clyde Lear (L) at the Mo. Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony held in Springfield on Jan. 29.

I’m going to introduce you to Clyde Lear. Clyde is the retired Chairman and CEO of Learfield Communications, the parent company of Missourinet. Everyone who has worked for Clyde has been touched by him in a positive way. On January 29, Clyde was inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame for his vision and leadership that helped turn Learfield Sports into the preeminent leader in college sports marketing.

Clyde started Learfield Communications as an outgrowth of his master’s project while he studied at the University of Missouri’s School of Journalism. It was there he laid out a model for creating a statewide network…a model that has worked for news, agriculture and sports. If you have listened to a Missouri Tiger broadcast or attended a Tigers sporting event, you have been exposed to Clyde’s vision.

AUDIO Pressbox Podcast with Clyde (12:00)

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T.J. Moe talks about Mizzou’s move–SEC Quick Hits for 2/8

February 8, 2012 By

Missourinet links you to the big stories surrounding the Missouri Tigers and the SEC.

Moe talks about Mizzou’s move to the SEC.

DGB gives more insight into the whole recruiting process.

Top ranked Kentucky too much for Florida.

Alabama powers past Auburn.

Texas A & M introduced to the SEC.

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Hall of Famer Brett being sued

February 8, 2012 By

Lawyers are seeking a class action lawsuit against Royals Hall of Famer George Brett who endorses Ionic Necklaces, which claims to relieve pain in the neck, shoulders, and upper back.

A lawsuit filed in Des Moines, IA claims that Brett Bros. Sports International Inc. falsely claimed that bracelets, which have two roller magnets, would also relieve wrist and hand pain.

Seth Thompson of Iowa bought one of the necklaces for $30 at the College World Series after reading the endorsement from Brett and the lawsuit says the product was “useless to him,” after he hoped it would reduce stress and boost energy.

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St. Louis soccer icon dead at 84

February 8, 2012 By

Harry Keough shown in this November 2009 file photo. UPI/Bill Greenblatt/FILES

Harry Keough, this state’s legendary soccer icon, who coached Saint Louis University to five NCAA championships, died Tuesday of natural causes after suffering from Alzheimer’s. He was 84.

Keough, a St. Louis native, was a member of the U.S. National Team that upset England 1-0 in the 1950 World Cup. He won eight national titles as a player and took over the SLU men’s soccer program in 1967 and led the Billikens to five NCAA titles and a program-record 213 wins before retiring in 1982.

Keough played right fullback for the U.S. National Team in the 1950 World Cup, and played for every U.S. National and Olympic team from September 1949 to July 1957. He captained the United States Olympic teams in 1952 (Helsinki, Finland) and 1956 (Melbourne, Australia).

He began coaching on the college level in 1966, leading Florissant Valley Community College in St. Louis to a 12-2-2 record and a runner-up finish in the National Junior College Athletic Association national tournament.

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Daboll says Chiefs will install an attacking offense (AUDIO)

February 8, 2012 By

Brian Daboll, Miami's OC last season

New Chiefs offensive coordinator Brian Daboll spoke during a press conference after he was announced as the team’s fifth play caller in the last four seasons. Daboll says that continuity is a word that sometimes gets lost in coaching, but feels it will be important in the success of quarterback Matt Cassel.

Daboll could turn out to be the right choice to help Cassel in his growth. Daboll talked about turning the Chiefs into an uptempo, attacking offense, a system where Cassel thrived in when he took over for Tom Brady in New England. “I think it’s important to be balanced to help the quarterback out in the run and the pass, utilize different personnel groups, different formations,” Daboll said.

AUDIO Brian Daboll on his offensive philosophy (2:00)

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