Bob Costas Honored, Thanksgiving Football, and St. Louis Sports Updates

24/11/2024 9 min
Bob Costas Honored, Thanksgiving Football, and St. Louis Sports Updates

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This week on Sports Chat, Tom Ackerman dives into the world of sports and honors. Bob Costas receives the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Musial Awards in St. Louis, a recognition closely tied to his deep admiration for Stan Musial and his remarkable career. We’ll discuss Costas’ strong St. Louis roots and his significant charitable contributions to the city.

Thanksgiving and football go hand in hand, with the Lions, Cowboys, and a primetime game forming a beloved tradition. College football also takes center stage over the weekend, with playoff chaos brewing after shocking losses from top teams like Alabama and Texas A&M. Teams like SMU and Boise State are rising in the rankings—Tom analyzes how the playoff picture could shift.

Billikens basketball faced a tough loss against Wichita State. Tom will chat with head coach Josh Schertz about the game and the return of Robbie Avila.