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The Opening Drive

Carey Davis, Super Bowl champion and former Illini football star, has joined Randy Karraker every morning from 7AM-10AM! ‘The Opening Drive’ will be your home for all sports talk in the morning on 101 ESPN!

Latest Episodes

June 11, 2020 – Hour 3

9:00 We hear part two of Randy and Michelle’s conversation with Mark McGwire, as we continue to get ready for the debut of “Long Gone Summer” on Sunday night…9:15 Randy and Michelle react to their extended conversation with Big Mac…9:30 Jeremy Rutherford, The Athletic St. Louis & 101 ESPN, joins Randy and Michelle for his weekly chat on all things St. Louis Blues…9:45 The Crossover with Danny Mac
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June 11, 2020 – Hour 2

8:00 “Fresh Take” – There’s a faction of NBA players that don’t feel safe with the league’s Orlando plan. Randy and Michelle wonder if these same types of conversations are happening with the MLBPA…8:15 Bernie Federko, FOX Sports Midwest, joins Randy and Michelle for their weekly chat on all things St. Louis Blues…8:30 “The Fight” – Happy birthday to Vince Lombardi, Joe Montana, Diana Taurasi & Brock Holt…8:45 Mark McGwire joins Randy and Michelle for two segments to reflect on the magical summer of 1998.
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June 11, 2020 – Hour 1

7:00 Rob Manfred had a lot to say last night ahead of last night’s MLB Draft. Randy and Michelle react to the commissioner’s comments on baseball’s labor battle…7:15 Will DeWitt’s comments on the profitability of baseball franchises have an impact on the Cardinals clubhouse once baseball returns? Randy and Michelle weigh-in…7:30 Billy Wagner battled with Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa for many years in the NL Central as closer for the Houston Astros. He joins Randy and Michelle as we continue to get ready for Sunday’s debut of “Long Gone Summer”…7:45 “TAKE IT or LEAVE IT” – An Italian woman stuffed 90 olives while getting brain surgery. Will this make you rethink complaining about multitasking?
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June 10, 2020 – Hour 3

9:00 “Today’s Big Thing” – Another baseball owner is saying things in the media that many would consider tone deaf. Are we surprised?…9:15 “You’re Killing Me, Smalls” – Reggie Bush and USC are back together, and all is right in the college football universe…9:30 Al Hrabosky has been a staple on St. Louis Cardinals broadcasts for over 30 years. He joins Randy and Michelle as we continue to preview “Long Gone Summer” all week long on 101 ESPN…9:45 The Crossover with Danny Mac
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