Mizzou Links, 1-20-10

Mizzou Basketball Links

• The Trib: With high expectations coming into season, J.T. Tiller not satisfied so far
• The Missourian: Tiller out-of-sync for Missouri

  Tiller has built his reputation off his defense – he was last year’s Big 12 Co-Defensive Player of the Year. But after Missouri lost its three leading scorers from last season’s Elite Eight team, it was clear Tiller would be counted on to contribute more on offense. So far this year, he’s averaging 8.7 points per game, just 0.3 points more than last season. Tiller has been particularly cold during conference play, scoring a combined 17 points in three games on just 5-of-17 shooting.

  “I think I was putting a lot of pressure on myself,” Tiller said. “After talking to all the coaches and a lot of family members, they were just like, ‘Go back to doing what you were doing. You didn’t have to score. You didn’t have to press on offense. Just play your game and play with your instincts. That’s what you do best.’”

• PowerMizzou: Tuesday Tiger hoops notebook

Big 12 Links

• The Trib (Steve Walentik): Big 12 Power Poll
• ATM 65, OU 62
  ESPN.com: A&M 65, OU 62
  Dallas Morning News: Donald Sloan helps A&M end skid, top Oklahoma
  Daily Oklahoman: OU rally falls short at Texas A&M
• Buster Sports: Iowa State Player Defects to Germany During Season
  Clone Chronicles: Lucca Staiger Is a Selfish Guy, Bails on Team
• KC Star: Even after biggest win, not easy for Frank Martin to celebrate

FOOTBALL

• The Trib (Dave Matter): Three football newcomers enroll at MU
• The Trib: Chase Daniel soaking up life with Saints (as shared by D-Sing last night)
  
• Recruiting
  PowerMizzou: Jared Parham anxious for next step
  PowerMizzou: Left in a frenzy

Other Mizzou Links

• Mizzou Gymnastics
  MUtigers.com: Shire Named Big 12 Gymnast of the Week
  MUtigers.com (blog): Gymnastics Climbing Up the Rankings