Mizzou Links, 3-19-10

by Bill C. on Mar 19, 2010 6:01 AM CDT in News

Mizzou-Clemson Links

MUtigers.com: The Tigers Meet the Media
The Trib: Their second time around
The Trib: Ever the optimist, Kim English expects the next one to go in
The Trib: Laurence Bowers says wrist won't hinder him
The Missourian: Missouri basketball players sneak glimpses of March Madness
The Missourian: Mike Dixon cuts it close for NCAA Tournament game
The Missourian: Ten Things you didn't know about Buffalo
KC Star: Injured Bowers will play until the 'end of the world'
KC Star: Buffalo buzz: Anderson may go to deeper bench
KC Star (Campus Corner): Stone, Underwood: "Warm Up"

John Underwood and Tyler Stone - a couple of freshman forwards who have played a collective seven minutes since the start of Big 12 Conference play - may actually have to wear uniforms under those Missouri warmups when the Tigers take on Clemson on Friday.

MU Coach Mike Anderson - and starting forwards Keith Ramsey and Laurence Bowers - either hinted or just came out and predicted that the 6-9 Underwood and 6-7 Stone would see a few minutes against Clemson.

"John Underwood," Anderson said, "you’ll see him out there maybe one or two minutes at a time, hopefully to give (relief to) guys like Keith Ramsey and Laurence Bowers."
Post-Dispatch: Fierce pace expected in Tigers face-off
Post-Dispatch: Alden addresses graduation rates
PowerMizzou: Ready for another run
PowerMizzou: Five questions on the Clemson Tigers
The State: Purnell might play small ball
The State: Clemson, Missouri put the pressure on opponents
The State: Clemson vs. Missouri - quick, get the oxygen!

NCAA Tournament Links

Basketball Prospectus: Early Scares

Big 12 Links

Kansas
ESPN.com: Morris pours in 26 as top-seeded Kansas survives Lehigh challenge
Rock Chalk Talk: One Down, Five to Go: Jayhawks Survive Lehigh Scare
KC Star: Kansas crushes Lehigh 90-74
KC Star: Lehigh enjoys a great 6 minutes against KU
Topeka Capital-Journal: Sloppy Kansas beats Lehigh
Topeka Capital-Journal: UNI a confident opponent for KU
Kansas State
ESPN.com: K-State have little trouble with North Texas in opener
KC Star: No upset here: K-State wallops North Texas
KC Star (Campus Corner): Huggins Says "I Told You So" About Frank Martin
Topeka Capital-Journal: Cats' bigs eventually produce
KUsports.com (Jesse Newell): KSU's Denis Clemente says family, mother his inspiration
Baylor
ESPN.com: Baylor earns first NCAA tournament win in 60 years
Dallas Morning News: Baylor's Drew: 'Pretty simple: Get the ball to Ekpe'
Texas
ESPN.com: Smith's jumper with 1.3 remaining boots Texas from tourney
Burnt Orange Nation: Longhorns Eliminated in Overtime
Burnt Orange Nation: The End of the Road: Where Do Barnes, Texas Go From Here?
Dallas Morning News: Call me Ishmael; call Longhorns one-and-done
Austin American-Statesman: Texas falls in overtime
Austin American-Statesman (Kirk Bohls): Horns' season ends in sad, yet fitting, fashion
Austin American-Statesman (Bevo Beat): Jordan Hamilton says he'll return to UT
Oklahoma
Daily Oklahoman: Report: OU basketball player Tiny Gallon accepted $3,000

FOOTBALL

The Trib (Dave Matter): Tigers feel the sunshine, finally
At some point in their careers, the young players manning the offensive tackle spots are going to count this spring as a learning experience. For now, though, DE Aldon Smith will keep smearing them with tread marks. Smith burst into the backfield during 11-on-11 drills and dropped a reverse to WR Jerrell Jackson for a loss of at least 12 yards. I'm certain Smith will get the 2000 Justin Smith treatment from opposing offenses this year. They'll stick a tight end on his side of the line and chip away with a running back, begging for another MU lineman to exploit the extra attention on No. 85.
PowerMizzou: Thursday practice report
*Zaviar Gooden absolutely laid out Jaleel Clark on a pass over the middle. Clark made the catch, but it was a big price to pay for a one-yard game. Gooden is a guy that a lot of us are starting to think could be one heck of a player.

*Speaking of guys that catch your eye, freshman tight end Eric Waters more than passes the eyeball test. Physically, he looks ready to play. I wouldn't necessarily count on a redshirt for him. More proof that you don't have to be the most heralded recruit to make a difference early.

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Comments

I'm glad Underwood might get a shot

He’ll probably be a liability in most aspects, but if he can be a big asset on the boards and alter some shots, he’ll be worthwhile. I almost prefer that to Moore’s “not terrible at anything but not remotely good at anything either” profile.

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by Transmogrified Tiger on Mar 19, 2010 7:06 AM CDT reply actions

I definitely want Underwood to get a little time...

…but in Moore’s defense, he’s turned into a pretty damn stout bodying-up defender. He spent the first half of this season learning what was and wasn’t a foul, and he’s done a helluva job recently. He still has no offense whatsoever, and he still doesn’t rebound as strong as what I think Underwood is capable of, but he’s starting to carve out a niche for himself, which is good to see.

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by Bill C. on Mar 19, 2010 7:29 AM CDT up reply actions