Mizzou Links, 2-22-10

First things first: WOW was that a great win by USA Hockey last night.  Wow, Ryan Miller ... and WOW, Ryan Kesler. Obviously they haven't won anything yet but for a super-young team, they have positioned themselves very well. And the win led to this, which makes it that much better.

Mizzou > Nebraska

• MUtigers.com: Denmon Powers Mizzou Past Nebraska, 74-59
• The Trib: Tigers assert themselves at Nebraska
• The Missourian: Denmon's shooting helps Missouri beat Nebraska
• KC Star: Denmon, Taylor lead Mizzou to win over Nebraska
  KC Star: MU's Taylor feels the fire and burns Nebraska
  KC Star (Campus Corner): Opportunity Pounding on Mizzou's Door
  KC Star (Upon Further Review): KU, KSU, MU - Great times in the BB Heartland
  KC Star (Upon Further Review): Missouri: Socialized Basketball
• Post-Dispatch: Denmon's 24 spark Tigers
• PowerMizzou: PMTV: Post-game from Lincoln

Big 12 Links

• Dallas Morning News: Big 12 may roll a lucky seven come tournament time
• Texas 71, Texas Tech 67
  ESPN.com: Texas overcomes Texas Tech rally as Gary Johnson scores career-best 22
  Burnt Orange Nation: Quick React: Longhorns Survive in Lubbock
  Burnt Orange Nation: Texas Withstands Injuries and Late Rally to Defeat Tech 71-67
  Austin American-Statesman: Longhorns men beat Texas Tech, lose Balbay
  Dallas Morning News: Big win and potential big loss for Texas
  Houston Chronicle: No. 15 Texas hangs on to beat Texas Tech in Lubbock
  Lubbock Avalanche-Journal: Tech's run not enough as Longhorns get win
• Oklahoma State 82, Baylor 75
  ESPN.com: Cowboys beat Baylor in first of four straight vs. ranked teams
  Daily Oklahoman: James Anderson, Keiton Page sizzle as OSU takes a giant step in securing a tournament bid
  Daily Oklahoman: OSU Basketball Insider: 3-0 surge bolsters Cowboys
  Daily Oklahoman: Is James Anderson one of the best Cowboys ever?
• Texas A&M 60, Iowa State 56
  ESPN.com: Texas A&M withstands late push from Iowa State for fifth win in last six
  Clone Chronicles: A&M Beat Us Y'All
  Houston Chronicle: No. 24 Texas A&M stays hot with win over Iowa State
• Kansas State 83, Oklahoma 68
  ESPN.com: No. 7 Wildcats dismantle Sooners, win fifth straight road game
  KC Star: February fever means K-State is staying hot
  KC Star: K-State cruises behind Clemente's 27
  KC Star (Upon Further Review): Denis Clemente: Your Typical Road Warrior
  Topeka Capital-Journal: Clemente wows Capel, Sooners
  Topeka Capital-Journal: Road has been kind to Cats
• Kansas 94, Colorado 74
  ESPN.com: No. 1 Jayhawks coast, move closer to sixth straight Big 12 title
  Rock Chalk Talk: Jayhawks Get FULL Team Effort; Beat Buffs, 94-74
  Rock Chalk Talk: Statistical Rearview: Kansas vs. Colorado
  KC Star: KU crushes Colorado 94-74
  KC Star: Kansas spreads the love in routing Colorado
  KC Star (Upon Further Review): KU Basketball: Pulling the Right Strings
  Topeka Capital-Journal: Xavier Henry finds groove

FOOTBALL

• The Missourian: Q&A: Jeremy Maclin reflects on rookie NFL season
• PowerMizzou: Spring position preview: Tiger linebackers
  PowerMizzou: Spring position preview: Tiger corners
• PowerMizzou: Signee video: Kony Ealy on the attack
• Sporting News: Scout & About: Look at a few NFL draft prospects

Diamond Sports

• Mizzou Softball
  MUtigers.com: No. 6/5 Tigers Split With No. 2 Arizona
  The Missourian: Missouri softball splits doubleheader against No. 2 Arizona
• Mizzou Baseball
  MUtigers.com: Mizzou Blasts Washington, 17-6
  
  MUtigers.com: Tigers Defeat New Mexico State in Extra Innings
  SimmonsField.com: MU 2, NMSU 1: Walk-off HBP in 10th

Other Mizzou Links

• Mizzou Women's Basketball
  MUtigers.com: No. 12 Iowa State Stops Mizzou, 55-42
  The Trib: MU women stumble at Iowa State
  The Missourian: Iowa State sweeps season series from Missouri
  

Other

• The Wiz of Odds: Alvarez: No Texas on Initial Big Ten List
  Post-Dispatch: Is Texas restless?
• Basketball Prospectus: Bracketbusters Recap
• Greatness from Posnanski
  SI.com: It's Not As Easy As It Looks
  JoePosnanski.com: 10 Things About the Miracle On Ice