Seriously ... how in the hell do practice reports continue to take a back seat?? First there's MIZZOUEXPANSIONAPALOOZA™ 2011 ... then Elvis Fisher's injury ... then MIZZOUEXPANSIONAPALOOZA™ 2011 again ... and now Nevin Shapiro...

That said, as I mentioned on Twitter last night, we are never prouder and more terrified of the Rock M Nation community than when it's time for the annual karma thread. Well done. And keep it coming!

Frank Haith Has Some 'Splaining To Do Links

More thoughts on Haith later (when I have time). For now, here are the links. And if Mizzou Basketball is trumping everything else in a mid-August links post, you know something bad has happened. I don't think a Rodney Purvis commitment would even trump football practice reports...

• Yahoo.com: Allegations: Frank Haith
• The Trib: Miami booster accuses Haith of NCAA violation
• The Trib (Steve Walentik): Haith responds to Miami booster's allegations
• KC Star: MU's Frank Haith named in report on alleged NCAA violations at Miami
  KC Star: MU's Haith denies 'acknowledging' payment to Miami recruit

  "The reports questioning my personal interactions with Mr. Shapiro are not an accurate portrayal of my character," Haith said in a statement released through the University of Missouri shortly before 7 p.m. Tuesday.

  "The NCAA has instructed me not to comment further at this time in order to protect the integrity of their review." [...]

  MU athletic director Mike Alden did not return a telephone call placed by The Star on Tuesday. But the school statement said:

  "The University of Missouri acknowledges that the NCAA has requested to speak with Coach Haith regarding his time at the University of Miami. As a member of the NCAA and the Big 12 Conference, the University of Missouri will cooperate fully throughout this process. Per the NCAA’s request and guiding bylaws, we are unable to comment further … "

  Haith said he would be "more than happy to cooperate" with the NCAA and that he looks "forward to a quick resolution."

• Post-Dispatch: NCAA to question new MU basketball coach Haith
• CBS Sports: Frank Haith tied to massive Miami scandal
• The Dagger: Should Mizzou back Frank Haith despite ties to Miami scandal?
• Will Cooperate With NCAA
  Post-Dispatch: NCAA to speak with Haith as part of Miami probe
  The Missourian: Missouri's Haith will cooperate with NCAA investigation of Miami
• Some Miami Links Too
  EDSBS: HURRICANES END CAREER ON HIGH NOTE WITH MAGNUM OPUS EDSBS RAVES GIVES 10.0 OUT OF 10.0
  Smart Football: The Miami Scandal: Eleven
  The 7th Floor: The Complete Anthology of Nevin Shapiro's Bounties
  CBS Sports: What if what Nevin Shapiro did for UM was legal?
  CBS Sports: Twelve current Miami players named in report
  Dr. Saturday: For Miami, booster's bombshell means it's time to start talking about the worst

MIZZOUEXPANSIONAPALOOZA™ 2010 Links

So Kansas may be opening its blouse too, eh?

• Burnt Orange Nation: Realignment: A Study in Confirmation Bias
• The Trib: ESPN doesn't see a problem with this?
• Troy Nunes Is An Absolute Magician: Big East Expansion: Big 12 Collapse, SEC Growth, ACC Sneakiness & You
• A&M Still Flirting
  College Football Talk: New Texas A&M chancellor says 'yes' to SEC
  College Football Talk: Big 12 may slap a deadline on A&M's conference intentions
  Kegs 'n Eggs: SEC Expansion Roundtable: A&M, The Big 12, and Larry Scott's Next Move
  Post-Dispatch: Who is the bad guy in the Big 12-A&M-SEC triangle?
• Mizzou Is Content(ish)
  The Trib: Missouri's change of direction
• Go Right Ahead And Try
  Post-Dispatch (Bryan Burwell): Big 12 should go bold and pursue Notre Dame
  Post-Dispatch: A lot of options for Big 12 to re-stock if A&M leaves
• The ACC Did What?
  ACC Sports: Swofford, ACC Quietly Studied 14- And 16-Team Models Last Year
  Shakin The Southland: SEC Expansion and Clemson: Initial Thoughts on the Matter
• Kansas Has Done What?
  College Football Talk: Kansas State joins the network party with K-StateHD.TV

Mizzou Football Links

Remember when football practice reports were the No. 1 show for links posts? That was awesome.

• MUtigers.com: Mizzou Launches Improved MizzouGameday.com
• Practice Reports
  The Trib (Dave Matter): Camp Chronicles: Sweet Sixteen

  How is [James] Franklin handling the loss of [Elvis] Fisher? No sweat. "I have 20-15 vision, so I don’t have a blind side," he joked after practice. Franklin was kidding, obviously. But I think it's significant that he displayed some confidence in the wake of losing his best and most experienced offensive lineman. Franklin praised the work of Britt and Meiners and expressed faith in Britt's ability to replace Fisher. "It's something I try not to keep in mind when I'm back there taking a drop and worrying about pressure on the left side," he said. "I think they're doing a really good job. They're getting their job done, and I just have to get my job done no matter what happens. … Justin was a wrestler in high school, so he's got natural athletic ability. Elvis is just a beast. So, whenever they're out there, it's comforting to know they're going to work hard and they're going to get their guy." Speaking of Franklin, he showed great touch on some downfield throws during 11-on-11 drills, floating a perfect 30-yard pass to Wes Kemp over the linebackers and in front of the safeties.

  MUtigers.com: Camp Notebook: Ressel Makes Pressure Kick
  PowerMizzou: PMTV-HD practice film
  PowerMizzou: PMTV-HD: Coach's Corner
  PowerMizzou: PMTV-HD: Franklin and Britt
  We Are Mizzou: Mizzou Battle for the Black Jerseys
• Offensive Line
  PowerMizzou: Slide to the left
  KBIA Sports Extra: Pinkel calls LT Justin Britt "the guy" -- the undisputed replacement to injured LT Elvis Fisher
  The Maneater: Experienced line shares close friendships
• Special Teams
  The Missourian: Missouri hunting for return man
• Walk-On Goodness
  The Trib: Tyler Hunt runs down dream of playing football for Tigers
• Women's Football Clinic
  MUtigers.com: X's and O's Clinic Set for Aug. 27
  The Missourian: Wives of Pinkel, Alden to host football clinic for women
• Recruiting
  PowerMizzou: Coach's Corner: Morgan Steward
• J-Mac
  Post-Dispatch: Brother says Jeremy Maclin is fine

Other Football Links

• Outsiders
  Football Outsiders: FEI: Quality Control
• 2011
  CBS Sports: PODCAST: Big 12 Season Preview
• Baylor
  College Football Talk: Big loss: Baylor abruptly loses top receiving deep threat
  

Other

• That Explains It...
  Mental Floss: Back to the Future Co-Creator Bob Gale Explains How Marty and Doc Became Friends