The Morning Commute for Thursday, February 6

Welcome to the Morning Commute

Today we’re talking about Mizzou diamond sports.

Believe it or not, it’s diamond sports season as Mizzou Softball starts their 2025 campaign on Friday in Clearwater, Florida at the NFCA Division 1 Leadoff Classic — with some games featured on the MLB Network.

The Tigers are poised to have another successful year under head coach Larissa Anderson, and they will be featured on the ESPN networks seven times this season. Karen will have a preview for the February slate of games early this morning, so check it out.

Meanwhile, Mizzou Baseball starts their second year under head coach Kerrick Jackson next Friday in Puerto Rico. On Wednesday, the SEC Baseball preseason poll was released, and unsurprisingly, the Tigers were picked to finish last in the league.

It’s the fourth consecutive season the Tigers have been picked to finish last, but Gustafson mentions that they have at least exceeded expectations in the previous three years.

Here’s hoping that the baseball program can be a little more competitive in Kerrick Jackson’s second season, but it will be an uphill climb as Javyn Pimental has been ruled out for the season due to Tommy John surgery.

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Yesterday at Rock M and Rock M+

• Morning Commute from Chad Moller: Brock Olivo Earns Missouri Sports Hall of Fame Induction

“This past weekend, Brock got inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame. Quite honestly, it’s something that I just assumed had happened a long time ago, and as a member of the hall of fame (I know, not so humble a brag there, sorry) I say welcome to the club and well-deserved!”

A well-deserved honor from former Missouri Tiger great Brock Olivo!

• SBN Reacts from Josh Matejka: Dreaming of the NCAA Tournament

“Right now, your Missouri Tigers are one of the best teams in the country.”

Despite the loss at Tennessee, this sentence is true.

• MBB Preview from Quentin Corpuel: Riding high, Mizzou heads to Knoxville

“While a blowout seems unlikely, a close win seems more reasonable.”

A tough loss for sure, but Mizzou went toe-to-toe on the road against an elite Tennessee team.

• MBB Live Thread from Adeen Rao: Mizzou looking to make it 3-1 against SEC-road ranked opponents vs Tennessee
• MBB Gamer from Quentin Corpuel: Mizzou can’t climb Rocky Top, falls to No. 4 Tennessee

“Mizzou will return home for a clash with No. 10 Texas A&M on Saturday for the annual Rally for Rhyan game. Tip-off is set for 2:30 p.m. CST.”

A bounce back game at home in the Rally for Rhyan game? I like the Tigers’ chances against the Aggies.

• Over at Rock M+: Game Thread vs Tennessee, and some football conversation

Rock M Radio’s Majority Rules: All is Wonderful in the Mizzou Olympic Sports World (ICYMI)

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