In a game that served as the first real test that the #8 Kansas State Wildcats have faced this year, they were found to be woefully lacking, as Landry Jones passed for 505 yards and the Oklahoma Sooners scored 44 unanswered points en route to a blistering 58-17 thrashing of KSU in Manhattan. Ryan Broyles had 14 catches for 171 yards and a score, and Jaz Reynolds caught two TD's … [Read more...] about Rapid Reaction: Oklahoma Has Crazy Second Half, Blows Out KSU
Missouri Tigers
Mizzou Inevitably Joining SEC? Missouri Official Denies NY Times Report
The University of Missouri has publicly stated it's intentions of joining up with the SEC. And in many ways (adding the St. Louis and Kansas City television markets, developing natural rivalries or "border wars" with the state institutions of Arkansas, Kentucky, and Tennessee) the Missouri Tigers are a good for the SEC. But are they going to get enough SEC presidents to vote … [Read more...] about Mizzou Inevitably Joining SEC? Missouri Official Denies NY Times Report
#29 Missouri Tigers: College Basketball 111 in 111
Welcome to The Sports Bank’s second annual college basketball season preview series. Last year we looked at 99 teams in 99 days. This year, we are being slightly more aggressive and expanding to 111 teams in 111 days. We will rank the 74 power conference teams and top 37 mid-majors in reverse power ranking order. We’ll break down rosters, non-conference schedules, and pick … [Read more...] about #29 Missouri Tigers: College Basketball 111 in 111
SEC Doesn’t Extend Offer to Texas A&M
In 2010, the fun began. Nebraska to the Big Ten was the first domino to fall. Colorado to the Pac 10 was the second. Utah followed them. Boise Jumped to the Mountain West, TCU left the MWC for the Big East. And now it's starting up again in 2011. Texas A&M to the SEC is actually not happening now; but still a possibility in the future. And Mizzou, Clemson and Florida … [Read more...] about SEC Doesn’t Extend Offer to Texas A&M
#28 Missouri Tigers: College Football 77 in 77
Question #1 for the Missouri Tigers this college football season is replacing departed QB Blaine Gabbert, a top ten NFL Draft pick by the Jacksonville Jaguars. With the possible exception of former White Sox hurler Lance Broadway, Blaine Gabbert may be the most alternative lifestyle sounding name in the history of sports. "Blaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaine, Gabberrrrrrrrrrrrrrrt, cue the … [Read more...] about #28 Missouri Tigers: College Football 77 in 77
Illinois and Missouri Square Off in the Arch Rivalry Game
The Arch Rivalry game really is a misnomer. The Missouri Tigers have taken down the Illinois Fighting Illini in 16 of the 23 times they have played, and have won all five of the games since the "rivalry" started back up in the early 2000's. For whatever reason, since the Illini have dominated the Border War basketball series (winning 20-of-28 matchups), everyone seems … [Read more...] about Illinois and Missouri Square Off in the Arch Rivalry Game