Ben Frederickson

Today we are all @SIUECougars

A belated THANK YOU to all the reporters, photographers, videographers, producers, editors and everyone else who kept us updated through the recent severe weather, sometimes risking their own safety to do so. Watching @SteveTempleton was like watching MJ in the Finals. Locked in!

Ashley Gennero was 12 when blurred vision and shaky balance during a basketball game led to a stunning diagnosis. She once hid the news. Now? She’s an outspoken advocate young people with MS turn to for guidance and support. https://t.co/7SGJlq49dj @BJC_HealthCare

Dr. Jameson Holloman’s mother, Karen, was diagnosed with MS when he was in fourth grade. He decided then he wanted to help people like his mom. Look at him now: https://t.co/iCq28e7LfG https://t.co/hVqwea6Fmk

Just a few months into new gig at @BJC_HealthCare and I continue to be amazed by the incredible people I get to meet and write about. Wanted to share a couple examples with you all here.

Finally, a trade worth talking about

St. Louis Post-Dispatch @stltoday

St. Louis Zoo's beloved polar bear Kali has left town, swapped for twin cubs https://t.co/lrVZZjKHPI

Nothing going right for the Chiefs, including mistaking Jon Hamm for Paul Rudd

These days seemingly every athlete has a podcast. Some are pretty good. But the funniest one ever, if the trend had been established then, would have been Cardinals teammates and roommates Bob Uecker and Tim McCarver sharing a mic. Sides will be splitting upstairs this year. RIP.

Anybody know which SEC program landed a top-5 football transfer and beat a top-5 hoops team on the road today?

Brady Cook. True son. Heck of a game. Heck of a win. Knew QB1 wouldn’t leave his Tigers in a loss. And, hey, if you are feeling down about this season, check out the programs that have won 10+ games in each of the last two seasons. Loved watching you do your thing, @qbcook12

Merry Christmas! https://t.co/HyMgt5xuP8

Free throws win ball games, kids. Also: Kasparas Jakucionis has ice in his veins.

Most important Braggin' Rights update of the day: #Mizzou wins Liberty Pose cheerleader standoff. Came down to the wire.

In today's @stltoday: This year's Braggin' Rights winner? It's me. My sendoff column for the Post-Dispatch. Thanks to everyone who has reached out. It's been a blast. One more to go from today's game. https://t.co/L1fhfGTDsr

Adding to grateful feelings. @KTRS550 has been my radio home for better part of a decade and I've made lifelong friends there thanks to @bwiese16. Yes, even @McGrawMilhaven. Also: @LWorthySports and @TheDanGuerrero will crush their new rules. Easiest prediction I'll ever make.

Ben Frederickson @Ben_Fred

Feeling thankful today. Thankful for @stltoday, where @stlhensley gave me a shot, where friends will keep delivering. Thankful for a new chapter at @BJC_HealthCare, where I'll work like heck to help a team that has helped my family and so many of your own. https://t.co/Le7p9q7AZF

Feeling thankful today. Thankful for @stltoday, where @stlhensley gave me a shot, where friends will keep delivering. Thankful for a new chapter at @BJC_HealthCare, where I'll work like heck to help a team that has helped my family and so many of your own. https://t.co/Le7p9q7AZF

My @HeismanTrophy ballot: 1. Ashton Jeanty 2. Travis Hunter 3. Bryson Daily Congrats to all!