Wyatt Wheeler
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the best-looking sports reporter at the @SpringfieldNL
Joined May 2009
Missouri State football's current fall schedule:. Sept. 12 - @ Oklahoma. That's the schedule.
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Bobby Petrino was short in his answers when asked about what it meant to return to Arkansas — fighting back tears while choking up. Some former players greeted him after the game.
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Missouri State pitcher Kaleb Thomas' ridiculous defensive play in Tuesday night's loss was ranked No. 3 on SportsCenter Top 10 this morning.
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It breaks my heart to share that my best friend, @ArtHains, is in critical condition in the ICU with what is presumed to be guillain–barré syndrome. The Hains family asks for love and prayers at this time.
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The athletes of Missouri State University march on campus to create awareness for racial injustices in America.
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A Black Lives Matter protest in Branson, Missouri. Never would've thought that sentence would be written. A counter-protester stood on a back of a truck with her confederate flag and yelled "KKK belief." Deliberate. Get those people the hell out of here
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Didn't think I'd ever see Bleacher Report put out some false info on Nixa High School. This would just be a coincidence. Nixa always runs out with a Waffle House flag because its "receivers are always open" like Waffle House. Been doing it for years.
Five-star OT Jackson Cantwell carried a Waffle House flag onto the field prior to his game in honor of late Waffle House CEO, Walter G. Ehmer, who died earlier this month 🙏🧇. (via @MikeRoach247).
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Missouri State football will open the 2025 season at Southern California. USC. Wow.
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After receiving a lengthy standing ovation, Art Hains announced at the Sneaker Soiree that he will return to be the Kansas City Chiefs' gameday radio host this season. Art also said the plan is for him to be on the call for Missouri State home football and basketball games.
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Who had his trache removed today and will call his first Missouri State game in over a year on Saturday?. This guy.
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Spent my morning with @ArtHains and his family. Our guy is strong. Still fighting. Still no decline after a bad Thursday. Just a lot of "hurry up and wait" right now. His family is incredible. Had laughs. So strong. Staying positive. Keep those prayers & positive vibes coming.
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We're not talking enough about Illinois-Chicago's baseball facility and future MVC Championships being played with the best backdrop in sports.
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.@ArtHains reported on Sports Talk, citing sources, that former Missouri State star Isiaih Mosley has a Name, Image and Likeness deal at Mizzou that will pay him $250k per year with the use of a house and automobile.
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BREAKING: Missouri State just announced it's headed to Conference USA.
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Got a text that Art is starting to talk and carry little conversations. He's talking about memories, friends, etc. Chris talked to him about the MSU roster and mentioned Saint Peter's transfer Matthew Lee. Art did a 'caw-caw' peacock noise like I do on the show. I'm in tears.
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The Kansas City Chiefs Radio Network held a moment of silence for prayers for Art Hains earlier today ❤️.
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Spent another day with @ArtHains up in Lincoln with @abbeylinton16. We helped move Art to his new facility at The Ambassador today. I saw improvements in him from when I saw him a week ago. Love laughing with the man. Incredible how far he's come ❤️❤️❤️
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Reporting on Sports Talk with @ArtHains: It sounds like Jake Burger has been called up to the Chicago White Sox. CWS 3B Yoan Moncada has swelling in his hand and will likely miss some time.
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Missouri State won the MVC and/or advanced to the NCAA Tournament in 2021-22 in. -Baseball.-Women's basketball.-Football.-Men's soccer.-Softball.-Women's swimming.
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Arkansas is paying Missouri State $450,000 to scare the shit out of it tonight.
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Sad to confirm that Missouri State sophomore RB and former West Plains star Connor Lair has been diagnosed with cancer. Please keep Connor and his family in your prayers. This kid is as strong as they come. Great support system. He's going to get through it 💪💜.
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Final.Missouri State 13.No. 10 Northern Iowa 6. Missouri State has a good football team. I repeat, Missouri State has a good football team. A rare win at the UNI Dome behind unbelievable defense has the Bears making noise with their second straight ranked win.
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Mizzou HC Eli Drinkwitz just helicoptered into Carthage, where he will watch Nixa OL Jackson Cantwell, the No. 2 overall 2026 recruit, take on Carthage 4-star linebacker Landon Bland. Mizzou also expressing interest in Nixa 2026 OL Hayden Mays in recent weeks.
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10.7 Art update. Family met with reps from a rehab hospital in Lincoln, NE, that specializes in spinal cord rehab and they'll accept Art. They've seen West Nile before and they've helped people get their lives back. Multi-month rehab. The best spot he can be. Hoping next week🙏❤️.
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I suffer from depression and anxiety. I've had some terrible days, weeks and months but I always fight through it. I've strung a few decent mental weeks together recently and I thought I'd share what's been working for me lately since it's #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth . <3 u guys
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Missouri State will receive $1.15 million to play the game, per MSU spokesperson.
Missouri State football will open the 2025 season at Southern California. USC. Wow.
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Thursday Art update. Eyes got about 2/3 open. Little more improvement in hands. Showed some reflexes in his elbows. Little more engaged in conversations with head nods. Baby steps forward and that's all we can ask for. That's a few days in a row now for our guy.
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You've been asking for it for a long time and it appears to be close to becoming a reality. Mizzou head men's coach Cuonzo Martin said in a video sent to the News-Leader that he's bringing the Tigers to play Missouri State at JQH Arena in 2020-21
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Jackson Cantwell thinks Miami football has nation's best offensive line coaching duo
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Monday afternoon Art update from the family:. Transport to KC Med went well. Met with the KU Med team today and they agree on West Nile and are focused on critical care. Can't move but opened his eyes on command a little. Not sure how aware he is. Better day today than yesterday.
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Sharing that Art remains in critical, but stable condition in the ICU unit at CoxHealth. He received a Plasma Exchange via dialysis which is the most effective treatment. The family is encouraged that he has stopped declining and is hopeful things will reverse soon.
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Missouri State football is up four spots and is now the No. 15 team in the country, according to the STATS' FCS poll. Highest ranking since 1996.
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Missouri State will have a photo shoot on Monday at Plaster Stadium to provide EA Sports with the material it needs to include it in College Football 26.
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Who has two thumbs, no cancer and is officially back on the Missouri State football roster?. This guy 👍👍
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Just got the text that Art is being prepared to be airlifted to KU Medical Center in Kansas City. Exactly what the family wanted. This is great news. A lot of people helping to make this happen including the Kansas City Chiefs. Keep those prayers and positive thoughts coming.
Latest update on @ArtHains from the family:. Doctors now believe that Art has contracted West Nile virus and that it has caused Acute Flaccid Paralysis. They are hoping to move him ASAP to KU Med in KC for second opinions and additional testing.
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Tuesday afternoon Art update:. "Great morning." Eye and shoulder movement with slight hand movement. Long road to recovery with being able to breathe on his own. Trying out some different things but optimism remains. Keep sending your love to Art and his family.
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pitching the USA Today Ineligi-Bowl to my bosses rn
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Wanted to make sure the SWMO kids in this area know how much I love them. I don't care if you're the best recruit in the area or the kid at the end of the bench — if I've interviewed or interacted with you before or not. You're all incredibly loved and I'm always here for all of.
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I decided that today was my final day as a host on Sports Talk. Here is my way-too-long of a good bye (I'm a writer and I love Art) that I read on the air at the end of the show. Thank you to the listeners, Bob from Monett and other haters.
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if you read this in jeff passan's elmo voice, the murder is even more gruesome.
@DavidWohl I suppose whatever I have to do is better than what you have to do, which is visit your son in jail.
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Wednesday Art update. More mild signs of improvement. Eyes are open a little more. Visible nodding. Squeezed a hand and wiggled a finger on the other. Sat him up on the edge of the bed for a bit (huge). Still need to see improvement in breathing. Still looking at ways to improve.
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It's blocked! Missouri State beats No. 9 Illinois State 24-21 for one of the biggest wins in program history!.
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Amazing.
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Nixa's 6-foot-8 freshman Jackson Cantwell has Olympian parents, world records and a 33 ACT score
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*the no. 1 prospect in the nation announces top six of georgia, miami, michigan, mizzou, ohio state, oregon*. FCS Sacramento State a month later:.
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Here's @ArtHains with the hometown call for Isiaih Mosley's 3-pointer at the buzzer to beat Bradley.
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Haven't talked enough about how big of a deal it is for Missouri State to be playing on ABC today. Network television. It's great for the women's game and incredible exposure for a university like Missouri State. Part of why you invest so much in athletics.
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10 years ago today — Missouri State defeated Wichita State 69-64 for its first regular season Missouri Valley Conference title.
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MSU's new assistant baseball coach has cancer. NCAA rules say the university can't pay him.
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This Jackson Cantwell pancake was. Wicked.
Nixa is heading to state! Tied my all-time game record in pancakes with *22* in the final four to bring the season total to 153. Highlights:
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It breaks my heart to confirm the report that Rob Yanders, a former Missouri State standout and well-known basketball development coach in southwest Missouri, has passed. Please, please, please keep that family and those who loved him in your prayers
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Saturday Art update. Despite the Bears loss, it's been a good day for the VOT🐻. Breathing is going in the right direction despite also being diagnosed with pneumonia in recent days. His vent was dropped to its lowest setting which is amazing. Keep sending the love and prayers.
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I'm just here so I don't have to listen to Tony Romo.
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Art Hains is back in Springfield. His first words when loading off his transport were: "Who do the Bears play tonight?". Our guy is back where he belongs.
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As Art Hains lies in a hospital bed, we should all strive to be a little more like him
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Nixa arrives for its first game of the tournament wearing Logan-Rogersville Strong warmups with Landis Carr's name on the back. Carr was a sophomore at Rogersville who died last week in an ATV accident.
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Here is a better rendering of what Missouri State is hoping to build in its south endzone at Plaster Stadium.
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Missouri State football's new field design has been revealed. It's dope.
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I've been moved to tears today because of the unexpected support I've received with Art in the hospital. An amazing community of support we have here. From coast to coast, many are sending their love to the VOT🐻. Thank you. Keep directing your love toward Art & the Hains family.
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BOLIVAR UPSETS NIXA!. A buzzer-beater 3 from Brody Ingold at the horn gives the Liberators a 59-56 win over the Eagles. Insanity!
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Alize Johnson goes for 23 points on 11-of-15 shooting to go along with 15 rebounds in his Brooklyn Nets debut. So happy for him. Give him a chance!.
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Iowa phenom Caitlin Clark once said Missouri State was the first school to send her a letter of interest. Who wrote that letter? Jackie Stiles. Clark is now a game or two away from passing the Lady Bears legend on the all-time leading scoring list.
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You know, if there's anything I've been reminded of this week is that there are things that matter a lot more than sports and what we geek out on daily. Love those around you. Hold them close. You never know how quickly things can change. Say a prayer for Art.
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In for a fun one out at Nixa where the school has gone all out with a throwback night with vintage uniforms and a completely new floor installed at the Faught Administration Center.
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The first-place Missouri State Bears are in control of their own destiny. If they win their last two games, they will be the Missouri Valley Conference regular-season champions for the first time since 2010-11.
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18 years later, Jackie Stiles is back in the Sweet 16. She's enjoying this run more.
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How bout another day of good news? Doctors are starting to test having Art go w/o a ventilation tube for trials. Little by little until he'll be without it. How about saying 2-3 words at a time? That happened a few times today. Prayers are working ❤️.
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Missouri State beat South Dakota who beat South Dakota State who beat UC Davis who beat Tulsa who beat Memphis who beat Mississippi State who beat Texas A&M who beat Alabama who beat Georgia.
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What a ride for the Lady Bears. This was an incredible piece of Missouri State history. One senior. One healthy junior. Amazing job by Kellie Harper and her staff. Such a special year for Danielle Gitzen. We will all remember this one.
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Missouri State football will march through campus today at 11am to create awareness of social injustice and racism.
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Kansas State transfer RB Jacardia Wright is a grown-ass man. Already running with the 1's.
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Completely heartbroken to report that Amare Witham, a Glendale basketball star with a confident attitude and so much potential, has passed. Keep those kids, coaches and families in your prayers. Tell your people you love them.
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Missouri State baseball hosts Mizzou on April 22 at 6:30 pm. A little more intrigue.
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The Kansas City Chiefs announced Art Hains will continue to be the host of the pregame and postgame coverage. Best move of their offseason.
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The latest Missouri Valley Conference Power Rankings have been released. Please respect my decisions.
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Dylan Cole becomes the first rookie in NFL history to record five total tackles, one sack and one interception returned for a touchdown in a single game
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Look at that smile.
Lynn and I got to see the GOAT today it was great to see him and hear that HOF voice of his! Please continue your prayers for Art he will be back😀
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🚨🚨🚨 Art Hains is anticipating a midweek return to Springfield this upcoming week. Wednesday or Thursday. First time he and Lisa will be in Springfield since he was moved to Kansas City months ago 🚨🚨🚨.
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The day you've all been waiting for. Numbers and lines.
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The next time Missouri State football takes this field, it will be against SMU in 294 days.
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Recently a punchline. Now a champion. Playoffs or no playoffs, a special time for this football program. In one year, Bobby Petrino did what some thought would be impossible. Missouri State. A Missouri Valley Football Conference champion.
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Kickapoo's Cross Kubik continues to inspire as he pitches months after another battle with cancer
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Out at Missouri State baseball's First Pitch event where it was just announced to a round of applause that Art Hains has been off a ventilator for four straight days. The biggest hurdle Art is facing rn is getting off that vent. Great, great news as Art fights West Nile.
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Oh my god that was so much fun. Hope you guys are proud after that one. The Bears are tough as hell, coached well and it's hard to imagine there's a QB in the FCS better than the one they have.
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Friday Art update. Art had a successful tracheostomy last night. Doctors thought it was the best way to help his breathing when that's been a big concern. Showed some improvement this morning while still trying to get used to the new tube. Long road ahead. Love the guy. ❤️🙏.
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After scoring 29 points in back-to-back-to-back games, Isiaih Mosley is now the nation's second-leading scorer.
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Missouri State football is the No. 19 team in the country, according to the Stats FCS Rankings. First ranking for MSU since Oct. 1, 2018. Highest ranking since it was ranked 14th in 1996.
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Missouri State athletics came together Monday night to remember Todric McGee.
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Oh my god, Cuonzo is coming back.
Sources: Cuonzo Martin and Missouri State are working toward a deal make him the school's next head coach. He's the former coach there, as well as Missouri, Tennessee, and Cal.
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During MSU game at Arch Madness, Art Hains made 1st radio appearance since hospitalization
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One of the best weekends of my life. So much love, family and friends. Couldn't be happier to be engaged to my best friend in the world. So incredibly thankful and blessed by the love and kind words over the last 36 hours. Thank you so much for the overwhelming kindness. So.
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A Missouri State spokesperson confirms to me that the Lady Bears' coaching staff will receive their signing bonuses for making the NCAA Tournament. Great move by the university.
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Art Hains to return to airwaves for Missouri State, Kansas City Chiefs this season
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