Kevin Kietzman Has Issues

   Many of us thought this Border War was a return to the good old days of a real rivalry.  Instead, we got another KU beatdown over a former rival that doesn't belong on the same floor.  It was ugly, hideous and not entertaining.
   That meant the most interesting thing to see was Mizzou football coach Eliah Drinkwitz holding up a sign about KU being cheaters.  It rang hollow.
  Also this weekend, the NFL is serious about teams not faking injuries on the field by issuing massive fines to the Bengals and Saints.

   I can't wait for the Border War game with KU at MU Saturday as it just conjures up so many great memories and should be a competitive game that means a lot to many.  It sort of signifies the start of college basketball season as the college football regular season is over.
   The Chiefs are flexed out of prime time and get Ian Eagle calling their regional game against Denver Sunday.  Does anyone else think a little humbling for the boys is a good thing?
   Nuclear energy official Sam Brinton, who has lots of local ties, is charged again for stealing another bag from an airport carousel.  We've got a non binary, serial thief on our hands.
  And Lee Sterling of www.paramountsports.com is here with a full slate of NFL picks and lots of bowl games on the horizon.

   WNBA star Brittney Griner is on her way home after 9 months in Russian prison and that's a good thing.  The Biden administration traded a man named "the Merchant of Death" for Griner and some believe it was a very lopsided trade.
   The manager at Olive Garden in Overland Park has been fired after demanding his employees prove they have a real reason to miss work.  This is getting national attention.
   Topeka High basketball coach George Lyons is claiming Valley Center High fans are racist and hollered slurs at his players last week.  Did it happen or is this another of those cases where nobody heard it except one person?
   Kansas City Star Editor Mike Fannin is out after 25 years at the paper.  I competed hard against this man when he was Sports Editor but the more liberal he became, the more he got promoted.  His DUI this summer was the final straw.  Even though I never really liked him, I wish him the best in the future.
   Patrick Mahomes, appearing on Carrington Harrison's 610 Sports Radio show, may have just made his strongest case yet for what kind of competitor he is.  You have to hear what he said about the Bengals.
   And K-State AD Gene Taylor did not celebrate on the field Saturday with his Big 12 Title winning football team.  He was alone in a hotel room watching.  You have to hear this.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

   The more Mizzou talks about not playing KU in a bowl game, the worse it gets.  I like Eli Drinkwitz because he's unafraid and says things... this time... he's saying way too much and it looks bad.
   Ditto for Chiefs safety Justin Reid who, ridiculously, now says he was right about the Bengals.  Andy has to shut this guy up, fast.
   The Royals are not only bad, they are unlucky.  The draft lottery happened Tuesday night and it was nothing short of a disaster for KC.
   Elon Musk has provided clarity into how criminal the FBI has been the past several years rigging elections in America and it's likely the biggest government scandal of our lifetimes.
   And I can't wait for you to meet A.J. Kahn from www.operationhomefront.org.  A.J. works with active military families in our area as part of this wonderful national organization and we'd be honored if you could either donate or get involved this holiday season to help a couple families that have had disaster strike.

   Actor Kirstie Alley has died at the age of 71 after what's being described as a short battle with an aggressive cancer.  She was beloved by millions of Americans for her role on Cheers, which was a difficult role to take.  Alley was from Wichita, went to KU and had the audacity to support Trump in 2016.  These facts made a couple celebrity tributes to her life just a little selfish.
   Lawyer Harmeet Dhillon says she's running for chair on the RNC and she's got a decent sounding plan.  She's smart and tough.  But there is one huge problem for her that would probably keep you from hiring her as your football coach.
   We asked everyone to retain Kansas Supreme Court Justice Caleb Stegall in the midterm election and now you know why.  This man just resigned his cushy gig as and adjunct professor at KU's Law School over principle.  You want to hear this story.
   Missouri  pols are wigging out that their voters are demanding they legalize sports betting.  Missouri has dragged its feet but it will likely be good in the long run.  Missouri now gets to see what Kansas has done wrong and do better for Show Me state taxpayers.   This is imminent.
   A 19 year old American soccer player takes heat for something harmless and Tom Brady is getting credit where it isn't due this time.  Brady's Monday night comeback was a gift from the refs and the Saints.
 
   

   The computer says the Chiefs are still the favorite to represent the AFC in the Super Bowl but I'm not buying it.  It's pretty obvious now the Chiefs own their division but don't be the best teams very often.  Tom Brady in AFC Title game and then the Super Bowl, the Bills (except a :13 second miracle) repeatedly and of course Joe Burrow and the Bengals.  It's a very real problem.  Stan Weber is here to offer if is  a flashing yellow or a six alarm fire.
   Kansas State wins it's third Big 12 Football Championship in a thrilling, hard fought overtime game against TCU in Dallas.  This game had it all including some gritty, tough individual performances.  And, if it were two years from now, K-State would have one of the four byes in the 12 team playoff.  This year, not so much.
  KU and MU won't play each other in a bowl game and it's a complete joke.  We break down what went wrong.
 

   KKHI weekend has a role reversal as I will host and Spencer is the guest after we had a great time in Dallas at the Big 12 Title Game.  We'll share some stories and talk some football including the Playoffs being set and where MU and KU may be bowling.  It's all brought to you by www.homewithcornerstone.com and www.eeoutdoor.com 

  The U.S. Men's Soccer Team looks to surprise us all by advancing Saturday at the World Cup.  One thing is for sure, our players and fans aren't in near the danger people in other countries are.  This tourney shows us how different governments change lives for humans everywhere.
  Patrick Mahomes appeared on Travis Kelce's podcast and has told some wild stories about how he got drafted by the Chiefs and makes it sound like he actually drafted himself.  We also preview the Chiefs/Bengals.
  The key to the Big 12 Championship Saturday is K-State's defense.  It's really that simple and I explain why.
  Then, Lee Sterling of www.paramountsports.com joins us with his point spread picks.

   For weeks it's been reported that Apple is dropping Twitter from the App Store and a clash of the titans was coming.  That's when Elon Musk did what any practical businessman would do... he went to Apple HQ and met with  CEO Tim Cook.  After two minutes, this story went away.  What an example.
   Fed Chair Jerome Powell says nobody saw this inflation coming and he sounds like he's reading right out of the Dem playbook.
   Sam Brinton, the non-binary  nuclear advisor to the Biden administration that stole a $3000 designer bag from a carousel at the Minneapolis airport is a proud grad of a local college.  You gotta hear this.
   TV meteorologist Gary Lezak is retiring from the medium today.  But he's not retiring.  I'll fill you in on what my long time friend is doing next.
   The 12 team playoff is approved for college football beginning in 2024 and Mizzou Hoops has a huge December ahead.  The undefeated Tigers look great so far.
 

   It may be a sad commentary on society today but good, nice, friendly people stand out in our society and get noticed.  We can also use this to make a difference.  I'll share a couple stories about this audience the past couple weeks that will make you feel good.
   Four dem Senators, possible speaker Kevin McCarthy and the Supreme Court are all giant threats to Joe Biden's illegal border policy and he knows it.  Or his team knows it.  Now that dems are signing on... can we finally start turning people away?
   A craft beer bar in KC known for being a liberal activist hangout is closing because the liberal policies at the bar drove away all their customers.  You gotta hear this story.
   Christian Pulisic suffered a really, really painful double injury scoring the only goal in the United States' 1-0 win at the World Cup over Iran.  I'll take this dude on my team any day!
   Qatar is the host for the soccer tourney and they have admitted a gruesome, cruel statistic about hosting the even that has killed hundreds of people.
   The Chiefs special teams rank dead last in this area, Tiger Woods takes on Greg Norman and it's pretty clear TCU is in the College Football Playoff now... even with a loss.