Mizzou Links, 7-21-11

by Bill C. on Jul 21, 2011 5:36 AM CDT in News

Mizzou Football Links

There's a lot of good stuff here, but be sure to read the Tim Barnes article. He isn't nearly as vocal as a lot of other recent Tigers, but he really might be one of the more easily likable.

Franklin
The Trib: For James Franklin, silence isn't an option

As for Franklin’s progress running the offense, [T.J.] Moe said he’s developed a steady touch on the intermediate precision throws that define MU’s passing game. In a few cameos last fall, Franklin completed 11 of 14 passes for 106 yards, one touchdown and an interception. While working with unfamiliar receivers during spring practices, Franklin struggled to deliver consistent scoring drives.

The scouting report has changed some after several weeks of voluntary passing sessions.

"His touch is unbelievable between 15 and 25 yards," Moe said. "If you’re playing against us, watch out, because he can really loft it out there. If there’s a" defender’s "hand here, he’s throwing it 2 inches over. He’s really good at that."

Post-Dispatch: Mizzou works at the breaking in of a new quarterback
Preseason Big 12 Media Poll
The Trib (Dave Matter): Tigers picked fourth in Big 12 poll
The Trib (Dave Matter): One voter's preseason All-Big 12 poll
NFL Free Agents
Fox Sports MW: Life in Limbo (for Tim Barnes)
Recruiting
PowerMizzou: Another Decision Coming Soon (No, not DGB)
Springfield News-Leader: Green-Beckham pursuit continues

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I freely state that the two pieces from BON are well written, reasonable comments.

The problem is that it doesn’t help me hate the Longhorns and their fans any less. Their position of power is enviable but this isn’t the driving factor as I’m a Mizzou fan and I’m used to being an underdog (to be fair, the only ‘winner’ I’ve ever backed are the Cardinals and I grew up near StL and hate the DL). Nor is it the fact that Texas has enough of a following to field their own network, with ESPN’s backing no less.

No, what has caused a hatred that has eclipsed even what I feel for both the Beakers and the Bugeaters is their arrogance. Sure you’re good, sure you’re in the driver’s seat and we’re stuck somewhere in the back fighting amongst the rest of the passengers. The issue is that as far as Texas fans are concerned the only value that the rest of the Big 12 brings to the table is that they give Texas someone to play and profit from.

Last summer we had the endless opportunity to listen to the arrogance of Longhorns. First we get to hear how Texas deserves the bulk of revenue because they are so much better than everyone else. Then we get to hear them complain that the rest of the Big 12 is harming the Longhorns because we don’t field competitive teams. Then we get the demands for their own network because they, again, loath the idea of sharing revenue. Now we get to hear that the only teams that bring value to UT are A&M and OU.

Let me repeat part of that sentence, “bring value to UT.”

So we can say that even a blogger attempting to write a reasonable piece is quite clear on his belief that the only value in the Big 12 is Texas and the others are the serfs that Bevo can profit from. The other part of this that I love is that while BON has been goading Aggies with their arrogance they are also stoking their rivals’ own pride with comments on how OU and A&M should love being part of this because it gives them the opportunity to lord it over the other “Seven Dwarves.” Does their arrogance know no bounds?

Remember how a few weeks ago the media was talking about the new “love fest” in the Big 12 in the wake of Nebraska’s departure? I hope you do because that may be the last of that. For me it is the beginning of a long, honest hate.

by GreenRipper on Jul 21, 2011 6:33 AM CDT reply actions

I don't disagree with your overall point

but, really, the bottom line of any conference is to guarantee you games with schools that will add value to your own school. This is why we were all so paranoid about Mizzou heading to the Big East last summer; in that conference, our value/perceived value sinks, there’s less TV money, etc.

It’s valuable to Mizzou to be in a conference with big names like UT and OU; it’s also valuable for them to be in a conference with second-tier teams such as A&M, OSU and MU. Otherwise, you have the old Florida State problem before the ACC expanded: sure, you beat a bunch of basketball schools, but does that make you a national champ? (This could also be called the new Boise State problem.)

by jschooltiger on Jul 21, 2011 10:03 AM CDT up reply actions

When does the cost outweigh the benefits?

Texas already gets all of the money, they’re trying to lock the rest of us out of their media and recruiting markets with the LHN, and worse, they ultimately want to de facto annex parts of other states by sending the LHN to broadcast out of state high school games. If DGB’s high school games suddenly start showing on the LHN, how does that benefit us? The reason we’ve been in this mess for two years is because Texas destabilizes the conference. The entire point of a conference is that the members are collectively stronger than they are individually, but when you have one school who dominates everything, the conference doesn’t work. It’s telling that the one time the conference stands up to Texas, the Longhorn fans start screaming “SOCIALISM!”, as if we’ve demanded that their endowment be redistributed across all member institutions instead of our saying, “Hey, play fair”.

I don’t know where Mizzou would end up if the conference breaks apart, but I do know that there are worse fates than being in the Big East.

by Gaknar on Jul 21, 2011 10:37 AM CDT up reply actions

Actually, I'm all for enlightened self-interest but in this case it isn't particularly enlightened.

The problem here is that Texas self-interest is more akin to self-absorption when it comes to their fan base. I have no problem with UT looking out for their own interests, a Mizzou defection to the Big 10 would have been similar. I don’t have any problem with Texas trying to negotiate a deal that favors them, though I can be as resentful of it as almost everyone else seems to be.

No, the heart of my problem is the tone coming from UT and their fans these days. Last year we were alternately bombarded by blame from Longhorn Nation for even considering seeking greener pastures, asking for a more even distribution of money and then, galling as it is with the previous points, the blame for the Longhorns not being matched up with better competition within their conference. Essentially they’re complaining that the deck is stacked in their favor but that everyone else needs to put on a better show so that they can look better.

University of Texas dominance is a fact of life at present and I don’t find that more bothersome than if it was OU, A&M, OSU, etc. What I find enraging is their constant complaining and insults to their conference mates. Even in a reasonable post the staff at BON come off as condescending elitists who simply refuse to see the larger picture beyond their self-absorbed perspective. For the sake of argument I guess I could assume that Peter Bean was playing to his audience but that still doesn’t win you any friends outside the Lone Star State.

All of that said, the only real choices we have are to bolt for a different pasture, which the Big East is not, or step up. The later approach gives me hope in that in recent history Mizzou has not had the pleasure of facing Texas and OU every year. The new conference format changes that and I would love to see Pinkle and company serve up some good old fashioned humble pie for the Longhorns.

by GreenRipper on Jul 21, 2011 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs

liked the Tim Barnes piece

Loved the rebuttal comment in response to idiot that called Tim a moron for being a college grad working in a saw mill.
I sure do hope Tim gets his shot in the NFL, we all know he deserves it.

by McZou on Jul 21, 2011 6:53 AM CDT via mobile reply actions

For a lovely recap of Day One of SEC Media Days...

…the esteemed Senator Blutarsky has added his take.

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by Bill C. on Jul 21, 2011 7:22 AM CDT reply actions

Please tell me that

more expansionapalooza will get the KSU board to make some more of his “stories”

twitter handle: @asstastic_o1
just because im over 300 pounds doesnt meant I dont have a great ass.

by BillSelfsToupee on Jul 21, 2011 7:44 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs

Arrogance rolls off of Texas fans like snot on a hot glass doorknob

by Gaknar on Jul 21, 2011 9:07 AM CDT reply actions

"Otis" really isnt doing it for me...

I’m sorry, but the background loop sample drives me nuts…maybe it’ll grow on me.

by EveryTrueSon on Jul 21, 2011 9:35 AM CDT reply actions

This longhorn thing has changed for me

A longhorn banner now flies right next to a Mizzou banner in my fathers front yard now that my sister is a longhorn. It doesn’t mean i’m suddenly going to root for them, but from what all her friends are saying they have little faith in the football team this year. And while they say its just a road bump (rebuilding year is the term they use) you get the feeling they’re really nervous about something. So I don’t know if their attitude is arrogance or something else masking itself as arrogance.

by bigtexas@mizzou on Jul 21, 2011 9:56 AM CDT reply actions

Re: Paul Rudd - a few weeks ago, we were watching the Royals - Cubs game

and there was some sort of celeb poker tournament in town.

There was a full inning interview with Rudd, Riggle, Jon Hamm (who was wearing Cardinals hat and a Royals “Denkinger 85” jersey) and Horatio Sans (no idea where Jason Sudeikis was). GOLD.

It was fabulous, they were all trashed, kept yelling “C’Mon, CHEN!” (as Bruce Chen was pitching at that time). Just great TV

Luckily, MLB.com has it for us all to enjoy

Rational Mizzou Talk, whether you like us or not.

by Andy--01 on Jul 21, 2011 10:36 AM CDT reply actions