02:32 Cramping, Comebacks, and QB Controversies – The Kickoff Episode

Football 360 Show: NIL, D1 recruiting, Transfer portal, Athletic Development, Strength Training.

The Football 360 Show – Episode 96

🎙 Hosted by JP Rock & Matt Biermann

Episode Overview

A jam-packed episode covering the start of high school and college football seasons across Missouri and beyond. JP and Matt break down early games, standout players, and coaching insights, while also discussing broader issues like preseason rankings, hydration, and player conditioning.

Key Segments 🎧 Intro & Platforms

• Show available on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Rumble, and KLIS 590 AM.

• Hosts discuss podcast habits and how video platforms are changing the landscape

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🏈 High School Football Week 1 Recap

• Kirkwood vs. West – Coach Jeremy Maclin reacts to his team’s 10–3 win:

  • Mixed feelings: penalties, missed assignments, and offensive miscues.

  • Defensive unit praised for strong play.

  • New QB Cooper Owens highlighted for poise in debut

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• Jacob Everhart (Kirkwood) – Showcases versatility: highlight one-handed TD grab, big sack off the edge. Recruiting projection: safety/OLB/edge

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• CBC vs. Springfield (NJ trip) – Close game decided by special teams miscue (blocked punt scoop-and-score). Passing game less open than expected. Emerging RB compared to Lamar Brown

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• East St. Louis / Eastside Classic update – Canceled, with Lift for Life vs. Cahokia now scheduled. Huge early win for Lift for Life over MICDS; Coach Woolfolk praised for program-building

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• Standout Linemen – Garrick & Chase Dixon (Zumwalt West) impress; Chase projected as next recruitable prospect (6’3”, 300 lbs, athletic nose guard/center)

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🐯 College Football Kickoff

• Mizzou – Bo Pribila confirmed as QB1, strong debut reminiscent of past QBs.

  • Emphasis on protecting him with freshman backup Zoller waiting.

  • Defense and run game look solid; durability remains the key question

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• Horn’s Injury – Early injury raises concerns about his football future given prior baseball contract and Tommy John history

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• SEC competition looming will test Pribila’s toughness.

🥤 Conditioning & Hydration Debate

• High number of cramps across high school games despite cooler temps.

• Coaches emphasize hydration days before games, but many players fail to prepare.

• Discussion on schools banning Gatorade/Powerade on turf fields due to warranties—criticism of policy vs. player safety.

• Trace minerals, electrolytes, and proper recovery (cold tubs, recovery protocols) stressed as modern necessities

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🌟 Missouri HS Spotlight – Blue Springs South vs. Liberty North

• Coach Allen Wilmes’ Blue Springs South squad dominates Liberty North in opener.

• Explosive offense led by QB Aiden Wilhelm, RB Darius Morgan, WR Gary Hill, and Chance Taylor.

• Deep roster depth (170+ kids), highlighted by freshman DE/TE Cash Denny (6’4, 220).

• Coach Wilmes praises total team effort and sees big potential for the season

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🔑 Closing Takeaways

• Early-season games show plenty of “first-week jitters” with penalties, cramping, and uneven play.

• Talent spotlight shines on versatile athletes like Jacob Everhart and up-and-coming linemen like Chase Dixon.

• Mizzou’s season hinges on protecting Pribila at QB and keeping him healthy.

• Recovery, hydration, and smarter conditioning methods are more important than ever in modern football.

✅ Episode Theme: You don’t really know what you have until the season kicks off – week one is about figuring it out.