Saturday Live Thread
by Bill C. on Aug 6, 2011 8:31 AM CDT
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Bill C's Dad is on his way into town to drop some fragile things off before both he and Bill C's Mom make the official move to Como next week. I'll be in and out, but ... there are practice reports to discuss, so let's discuss them!
1. PRACTICE REPORTS
The Trib (Dave Matter): Camp Chronicles: Nose guard gets last laugh
PowerMizzou: Friday Practice Report
MUtigers.com: Camp Notebook: Day Two
PowerMizzou: PMTV-HD practice film
PowerMizzou: PMTV-HD: Coach's Corner
PowerMizzou: PMTV-HD: Man in the middle
PowerMizzou: PMTV-HD: DeVion Moore
PowerMizzou: PMTV-HD: Friday practice film
From Matter:
You'll probably never see a Missouri receiver corps with elite talent like those 2007-08 teams. Rucker, Coffman, Maclin, Alexander, Franklin, Saunders, Perry. But the current group might have more depth from top to bottom. Case in point: Four years ago, the No. 3 players at the three receiver positions on the opening day of camp were two walk-ons, Lucas Null and Blake May, and senior co-captain Jason Ray, a great leader and teammate but not much of a playmaker. In 2008, the No. 3 wideouts at the start of camp were all walk-ons. Flash forward to the present, and you're looking at a depth chart with these No. 3 receivers: Marcus Lucas, a four-star standout who chose MU over Oklahoma; Bud Sasser, a redshirt freshman with star potential from a Texas prep powerhouse; and Rolandis Woodland, a speedy 6-3 junior who has shown flashes of being a deep threat. Bit of an upgrade, you think?
As Matter points out ... at some point, these star youngsters need to actually take a step forward and pass the "forgotten middle class" of Gerau, McGaffie, etc. But it's still early. We'll see. And I'll say this right now: give Jimmie Hunt the kick returns job that opened up when Marcus Murphy went down. I want to see him with the ball in his hands.
2. So ... You're Saying Quarterbacks Are Important?
The Missourian: Missouri's James Franklin getting comfortable in his role as offensive leader
The Trib: James Franklin is the QB beyond compare
Fox Sports MW: Franklin set to lead Mizzou
KC Star (Campus Corner): Berkstresser could be No. 2 QB at Mizzou already
KC Star: Berkstresser clearly in QB picture
The Trib: Berkstresser learns from ‘Big Brother’
Post-Dispatch: Pinkel lauds freshman QB
Excited yet?
3. Awkward But Enthralling
Videogum: The Louis CK Talking To Dane Cook Scene Is Genuinely Important
I respect Dane Cook as a performer more than I do as a comedian (seriously, he's figured out how to tell a story in a way that entertains a ton of people), but ... well, I respect him a little more now. Gotta love scripted, unscripted comedy.
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A telling depth chart
Your comment about the WR’s got me looking at the depth chart again. This is truly a senior-laden team. Next year, we will lose eight starters on offense (not counting Moore) and five on defense. This is probably our best shot to make noise in the new B12 for a while.
The good news about the offense...
…is simply that the backups are further along than the starters were at similar ages. I’m willing to bet that Marcus Lucas is better as a sophomore than Wes Kemp was, for instance. And at least two new OL starters will have received a ton of PT over the two previous years. Losing our QB, we’ve got a “weak” 9 returning starters this year … next year will sort of be a “strong” 4…
All is right in the world
College football is back…league soccer is back in England, except for the Premier League which starts next week. I’m watching Brighton and Doncaster right now and I don’t have a clue who any of these players are, but who cares?
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by CPC on Aug 6, 2011 9:41 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Worthing 0-2 Eastleigh
Go Spitfires!
There is a God and I'm not it, after that EVERYTHING is subjective. Be careful for what you wish for, you just might GET IT!
Eastwestsomethingshire 2 - Farthingtonhampton 4
That’s good kickyball.
Black and Gold!
by Spider_Monkey on Aug 6, 2011 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Kanrocksas, day 2!
The place is absolutely BONKERS. Seen some great acts so far, should be pretty good today…although spending money in the state of kansas kind of makes me sick to my stomach…
I dunno man...hockey?
a suggestion, no an order.
you HAVE to see Tinie Tempah. Trust me you will not be dissapointed.
"If I ever saw an amputee getting hanged, I'd probably just start calling out letters" - Demetri Martin
"Eggs this guys overdone, then I hit the slope on them call it rise over run"- Chiddy
O I E M I Z Z O U
Tinie Tempah was really good, hadn't heard much of his stuff before.
But Krafty Kuts, the guy who went before him, was LIGHTS OUT. Had some fantastic mixes and dabbled in dubstep as well. Ok Go was surprisingly good, Cage the Elephant is INTENSE, and although Black Keys were great, Muse (of course) stole the show. Incredible.
I dunno man...hockey?
You missed APC?
Pity.
It's not the size of the dog in the fight; it's the size of the fight in the dog.
- Mark Twain
by T3T on Aug 7, 2011 2:23 AM CDT up reply actions
I'll check out Krafty Kutz
"If I ever saw an amputee getting hanged, I'd probably just start calling out letters" - Demetri Martin
"Eggs this guys overdone, then I hit the slope on them call it rise over run"- Chiddy
O I E M I Z Z O U
Headed out there this afternoon.
We’re bring as much as we can to the campground so that we can minimize money spent over the border.
good idea
"If I ever saw an amputee getting hanged, I'd probably just start calling out letters" - Demetri Martin
"Eggs this guys overdone, then I hit the slope on them call it rise over run"- Chiddy
O I E M I Z Z O U
As long as they are a different "gold"
’cuz the last time the gold tops were out, they got wet, and the color did not hold up.
Supporting the Kenji Jackson Approach for every day situations.
by MarioVanPeebles Republic of China on Aug 6, 2011 10:22 AM CDT up reply actions
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by RPT on Aug 6, 2011 11:10 PM CDT up reply actions 7 recs
I agree with this sentiment
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You just reconfirmed it to me.
That looks awesome. No sarcasm.
It's not the size of the dog in the fight; it's the size of the fight in the dog.
- Mark Twain
by T3T on Aug 7, 2011 2:24 AM CDT up reply actions
agreed
"If I ever saw an amputee getting hanged, I'd probably just start calling out letters" - Demetri Martin
"Eggs this guys overdone, then I hit the slope on them call it rise over run"- Chiddy
O I E M I Z Z O U
Gold helmets on black unis, with white combat stripe on the pants.
I’m so excited for MU 2011.
Black and Gold!
by Spider_Monkey on Aug 6, 2011 5:39 PM CDT up reply actions
So I got some tickets for this season last night...
I could only conceivably get off for two weekends, so it was either the Black & Gold package (Miami, Ohio and Texas) or one single-game ticket. I decided to buy a tickets for the Okie State game. Do you think I made the right decision?
as long as the Tigers win the game :)
"When among evil companions, try to fit in." - Wild Bill Donovan
that should be a huge game
probably the biggest home game.
by jack.nowland on Aug 6, 2011 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions
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