Mizzou Links, 3-21-11

by Bill C. on Mar 21, 2011 5:22 AM CDT in News

Sounds like Rolandis Woodland had himself a pretty good day on Saturday. (Photo via Bill Carter.)

There's a Mike Anderson post coming up soon enough, so ... how about we focus on everything in the Mizzou universe that DOESN'T involve Mike Anderson for a little while?

Mizzou Football Links

The Trib (Dave Matter): Saturday's scrimmage stats
The Trib (Dave Matter): Defense claims first spring scrimmage

On the first play of a starters-vs.-starter series, Franklin didn't see Gooden flashing across the field in coverage and threw the ball right at the outside linebacker. Gooden cruised into the end zone on a 40-yard return. "Pre-snap, I was throwing to the left," Franklin said. "He was right of the center, and I know Zaviar's fast, but when I was going for the snap, I put my head down. When I brought it up, I saw the slant there. But what I didn't see was him coming across the field. That one was on me."

On the next series, Madison whipped past left tackle Jack Meiners and seemed to have Franklin knocked unbalanced while he was scanning his reads downfield. Franklin got spun around and wildly threw downfield for L'Damian Washington, nearly getting picked again as Kenji Jackson swarmed Washington and the ball. A play later, Franklin underthrew his target and hit Jackson in the feet. Franklin admitted later he wasn't doing a great job of flushing his mistakes before taking the next snap.

Redshirt freshman cornerback Xavier Smith is turning some heads the last few days. On a bubble screen from Glaser to Sasser, Smith easily shed a block by Jaleel Clark and dropped Sasser near the line of scrimmage. A few plays later, another backup in the secondary, walk-on Randy Ponder, smoked Eric Waters in the open field, leaving the tight end shaky getting up.
PowerMizzou: Defense wins first scrimmage
L'Damian Washington and Rolandis Woodland really stood out at receiver. Washington finished with four catches for 83 yards and two touchdowns, and Woodland caught four for 60. Woodland showed his potential to be dynamic with the ball in his hands, as he juked defenders on two long catch-and-runs. Bud Sasser led the receivers with six catches, but never got the ball with room to work, finishing with 27 yards.

PLAY OF THE DAY: During the two-minute drill (Really, a one-minute, 30-second drill), Gabbert threw off his back foot about thirty yards downfield to Washington on the sideline. Washington caught the ball, made a cut towards the hash to juke Daniel Easterly, and coasted the rest of the way to a 64-yard touchdown. For most of the day, Tyler Gabbert looked more like Chase Daniel, completing passes underneath and keeping the chains moving with his accuracy. That play, however, was a Blaine-type moment.
PowerMizzou: PHOTOS: The sideline view
KBIA Sports Extra: PHOTOS: Defense shines, quarterbacks struggle at scrimmage
QBs
The Trib: QB competition heats up
PowerMizzou: In due time
College Football Talk: Blaine's bro might have closed the Mizzou QB gap
Former QB
The Trib: Blossoming of Blaine
RBs
PowerMizzou: Tailbacks get first shot at separation

Mizzou Basketball Links

Okay, it would be weird if I didn't give you ANY basketball links...

The Trib: This season was no fairy tale

Big 12 Basketball Links

And a few Big 12-related links....

NY Times (The Quad): For Kansas State's Martin, Emotion is Never Far Away
The Dagger: Questionable five-second call leads to Texas' latest early exit
KC Star (Upon Further Review): KU: Onward and Upward
The Dagger: The best and worst of the NCAA tournament's opening week

Mizzou Softball Links

Mizzou 4, North Dakota State 3
Mizzou 10, Western Michigan 0
The Missourian: Missouri captures two very different wins in Friday's doubleheader
Mizzou 11, North Dakota State 2
MUtigers.com: No. 13 Tigers Beat North Dakota State, 11-2
KBIA Sports Extra: Missouri softball continues winning streak
Mizzou 10, Western Michigan 1
Mizzou 2, Minnesota 0
MUtigers.com: Tigers Go 5-0 at Wilson Classic
The Missourian: Missouri scores just two runs, but gets shutout win
KBIA Sports Extra: Mizzou softball team adds five wins to their total, ready for Big 12 play
KBIA Sports Extra: VIDEO: Mizzou softball tops Minnesota 2-0

Mizzou Baseball Links

Mizzou 7, Central Michigan 6
The Missourian: Missouri's Garcia has seen hits fall during home winning streak
The Trib: MU's Garcia finds groove
Mizzou 14, Central Michigan 7
MUtigers.com: Bats Lead Mizzou to 14-7 Win Over CMU
The Missourian: Sophomore splitting time between roles for MU baseball team
The Missourian: MU softball gets win, leads in postponed game
Mizzou 8, Central Michigan 6
Central Michigan 8, Mizzou 1
MUtigers.com: Mizzou Splits Twin Billing With CMU
The Missourian: Missouri focuses on mental game as team wins second straight series
KBIA Sports Extra: Mizzou baseball wins three of four-game series against Central Michigan, improves to 8-5 in March

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Comments

I'm pretty sure whoever wins the QB job,

they’ll do a more than capable job. There’s so much experience around them coming back, and as we’ve seen the past few QB’s, Pinkel and Yost get them ready to roll come gameday.

by TheHamburglar on Mar 21, 2011 5:44 AM CDT reply actions

I think the qb's will be adaquete.

But its going to be tough. Road games at Arizona State and Oklahoma in the first 4 games will be a tough way to break in a new qb.

Annoying You Since 1986

by MUTIGERS86 on Mar 21, 2011 5:57 AM CDT up reply actions

Oh I completely agree.

Point I was trying to make was with such an experienced group surrounding whoever wins the competition, especially in their first year starting, they will most likely just have to be capable out there, not pressured to be the guy that will have to make “the big plays” out there. I mean sure, that would be awesome to have a game-changer out there right off the bat, but that’s most likely not the case. There’s gonna be some growing pains, but I think the experienced cast around them should hopefully keep that to a minimum.

by TheHamburglar on Mar 21, 2011 6:43 AM CDT up reply actions

Chelsea Thomas is better at being a softball pitcher than you will ever be at anything.

"Don’t want to spend my night waiting in line unless it’s for more beer."
--EssBee, on LoneStarBall, Jan. 21, 2010

by ghtd36 on Mar 21, 2011 8:21 AM CDT reply actions

So I know I'm reading a lot from one comment, but...

Tyler Gabbert looked more like Chase Daniel, completing passes underneath and keeping the chains moving with his accuracy. That play, however, was a Blaine-type moment.

Can you imagine a player as heady as Chase with even a few more of Blaine’s physical gifts? Holy crap.

We all understand what being a Mizzou fan is like. That’s no excuse for being a douche.

by jaeger on Mar 21, 2011 10:23 AM CDT reply actions

I've always been under the impression that Tyler had Chase's physical gifts.

"I'm a genius, but I'm a misunderstood genius."
"What's misunderstood about you?"
"Nobody thinks I'm a genius."

by Transmogrified Tiger on Mar 21, 2011 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions

In terms of size, that remains my impression.

However, based on the kinds of things they’re saying about throws he’s making, I’m developing the impression that Blaine may not be the only Gabbert with a laser rocket arm.

We all understand what being a Mizzou fan is like. That’s no excuse for being a douche.

by jaeger on Mar 21, 2011 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions