Mizzou Links, 11-18-08

by Bill C. on Nov 18, 2008 5:41 AM CST in News

Seriously, somebody give Hannah Storm a sandwich...

Mizzou 103, Chattanooga 75. A near-flawless second half led Mizzou to an easy win. You can see what Mike Anderson's system looks like in this game--the other team knows what we're going to do and does everything it can to stop it. And then about 16 minutes into the game, they get mentally exhausted and the game comes crumbling down. Box Score! Thoughts...

This is going to be a free-shooting, streaky team, but...31 3's is probably too many when only one person is actually making them. Matt Lawrence went 4-for-8 from long-range (which was great to see), and the rest of the team went a tidy 6-for-23.
Kim English went only 3-for-8 from the field and 2-for-5 from 3-point range, but his energy late in the first half bought Mizzou some distance before halftime. And then the starters stomped on the throat to start the second half.
Marcus Denmon's shot failed him last night (0-for-5 from 3-point range, 2-for-8 overall), but he still contributed 5 assists, 3 steals, 2 rebounds and only 1 turnover. That's good to see.
Good Leo: 25 points on 12 shots, 5 offensive rebounds, 4 assists. That's Fantastic Leo right there.
21-for-36 from the FT line is poor, but here's why I'm okay with it: Leo and Demarre Carroll went 14-for-18. They're going to take a majority of our FTs this year, and over time the guards will shoot just fine there (you have to figure the G's will be in the 70% range). If Leo and Demarre shoot 78% for the year like they did last night, we'll be in good shape.
I liked Justin Safford's line--5 points, 4 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 block and 1 assist in 13 minutes. That's the perfect contribution from him.

All in all, just a nice effort against a team that was making some lucky 3's and staying in the game for a while.

Chattanooga wrap-up links!

PowerMizzou: Lyons leads Tigers to Puerto Rico
The Trib: Tigers don't sleep on Mocs
The Missourian: Second half flurry sends Tigers to win over Chattanooga
KC Star: Lyons and Carroll lead Mizzou roar
Post-Dispatch: Lyons, Carroll lead Tigers' charge
Chattanooga Times Free Press: Missouri beats Mocs by 28
Steve Walentik: Postgame thoughts

It took a while to get the paperwork in, but Mike Anderson has officially locked down Signee #2 of his 2009 recruiting class. 6'10 F/C Keith DeWitt has become the third Anderson signee (after Zaire Taylor and Justin Safford) from Charis Prep School in Goldsboro, NC. DeWitt's name emerged late in the recruiting process, but he seemed to end up drawing quite a bit of interest, with offers from OU, OSU, West Virginia, N.C. State, Florida State, Marquette, and others.

Hate Week(s) Day #2! Get this: The Missourian reports that the Kansas game is still important to the Tigers. Who knew? Oh yeah, and...GAG ME!

Finally, need more of a football fix? It's Dave Matter's Big 12 Football Notes! Plus, Vahe Gregorian looks at how Texas Tech-Oklahoma impacts Mizzou.

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If Mizzou were's all gold

I’ll have a seizure. wow…just, wow.

Also, DeMarre made MSNBC’s Sports pictures of the week….

I'm the guy that keeps Mr. Death in his pocket.

by Mizzou Grad on Nov 18, 2008 8:32 AM CST reply actions

There were rumors last year about us going all-gold

I don’t see us ever doing that, unless it’s in an attempt to honor Don Faurot’s teams, or something.

Then again, Nike is still Nike, and the players get to have input in what we wear, so I wouldn’t completely discount it.

I juggle one handed, do some magic tricks and do the best imitation of myself.

Ben Folds Five

by Andy--01 on Nov 18, 2008 9:51 AM CST up reply actions

I just cannot see the AD "annoucing" it....

I dont remember anyone ever announcing what unis they were going to wear to a game. ND just shows up in the greens. FSU shows up in the all-black. I just dont see why an annoucement a week out would be needed. If you want to do it…just…well…do it :-)

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Rock M Nation

by The Beef on Nov 18, 2008 10:06 AM CST up reply actions

Georgia with the "black out" (not that it worked out for them)

ND and FSU have worn the greens or the all-black before. People knew the jerseys existed, just not when they would wear them.

These would be a brand-new jersey that had never been presented before. I would expect some sort of presentation of the jersey, if they were to wear something like it.

But, I’d give it about a 15% likelyhood of happening in the next 3 years and a 1% likelyhood that it would happen vs. Kansas this month.

I juggle one handed, do some magic tricks and do the best imitation of myself.

Ben Folds Five

by Andy--01 on Nov 18, 2008 10:15 AM CST up reply actions

The KC Star talks about the opening video they use this year

and how DeMarre “roars” as the screen shakes. They took the Boston Celtics idea, since Garnett does the exact same thing (except its way cooler when he does it, and I hate the Celtics) I’m not so sure I approve of the idea since DeMarre has this high pitched voice that doesn’t seem to fit.

Also Leo and DeMarre might team up to be one of the top duos in the Big 12.

Your 2008 Missouri Tigers! #12 9-2 (5-2). Next up kU at Arrowhead. BIG 12 NORTH CHAMPS!

by nji232 on Nov 18, 2008 8:36 AM CST reply actions