"Interesting move Cotton, let's see if it pays off for them," the words of Jason Bateman's character in "Dodgeball" and my thoughts on Mizzou jumping ship for the SEC. I understand why they did, but a team that hasn't had a conference championship since 1969 (when it was the Big 8 conference) won't be getting another one for a long time probably. But they'll still be a good … [Read more...] about #29 Missouri Tigers: College Football 77 in 77
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Mizzou bounced early, yet Haith wins Coach of the Year
To most college basketball fans, and even the Athletic Directors, it's all about March. How far you go in the NCAA Tournament is everything. Forget the regular season and conference tournaments. This is quite possibly the greatest example of how these awards are completely regular season oriented, and not postseason. Missouri's Frank Haith is the 2011-12 recipient of the … [Read more...] about Mizzou bounced early, yet Haith wins Coach of the Year
Mizzou DB Makes Coolest. Interception. Ever. in Independence Bowl (Video)
Independence Bowl? DON'T CARE! Right? Two 7-5 teams in a December 26th bowl game- WHO CARES? The attendance at the game said. But a Missouri Tigers Cornerback made the best. interception. ever. The ball actually landed on the back of the UNC Tarheels Wide Receiver and floated around and bounced here and bounced there. You just need to watch it- after the jump. … [Read more...] about Mizzou DB Makes Coolest. Interception. Ever. in Independence Bowl (Video)
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
#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
St. Louis Post-Dispatch Must Hold Bernie Miklasz Accountable
Today, Bernie Miklasz did for the world of sports media what William Ligue Jr. and his son (the infamous, extremely white trash father and son duo who attacked Kansas City Royals base coach Tom Gamboa) did for Chicago White Sox fans. This may sound hyperbolic, but when a story becomes that big, it can create an entire script or schema for a subset of people. Miklasz horribly … [Read more...] about St. Louis Post-Dispatch Must Hold Bernie Miklasz Accountable
Update: Purdue University Rep Blames Donors For Matt Painter Situation
As you may have heard, Matt Painter left the Purdue Boilermakers in order to take the Mizzou job. At least that's what every single person on Twitter with an interest in college hoops said Monday night. This was of course retracted. But then legit media outlets like Bernie Miklasz of the St. Louis Post Dispatch reported Matt Painter called Missouri AD Mike Alden to accept his … [Read more...] about Update: Purdue University Rep Blames Donors For Matt Painter Situation
Twitter (Wrong Again) has Matt Painter to Missouri a Done Deal
It's coaching carousel season. Now that only four college basketball teams remain, it's time for the coaching dominoes to start falling. Purdue Boilermakers Coach Matt Painter...to Missouri? Multiple sources report this is a done deal. And with Painter leaving the Big Ten for Mizzou, (and this isn't confirmed yet) the rumor mill continues to churn about Butler Bulldogs Brad … [Read more...] about Twitter (Wrong Again) has Matt Painter to Missouri a Done Deal