Mizzou Basketball Links

• Bowers
  The Missourian: Laurence Bowers to miss two games
  KC Star: MU's Bowers out for at least two games
  Post-Dispatch: Laurence Bowers out at least 2 games with MCL sprain
• Mizzou Still > Alabama
  Mizzou Network (YouTube): Mizzou vs. Alabama Highlights
  Mizzou Network (YouTube): Phil Pressey after his 11 point, 13 assist performance vs. Alabama
  Mizzou Network (YouTube): Jabari Brown on his career-high 22 pts vs Alabama
  Mizzou Network (YouTube): Frank Haith 1 on 1 after Mizzou's 1st SEC Win
• The Schedule Ahead
  The Missourian: Missouri faces more physical challenges ahead
  PowerMizzou: Tiger mailbag

  mjkstl asks: Who are 5 players in SEC hoops us Mizzou fans do not know about but you think could give Mizzou fits once conference play begins?

  GD: Boy, great question. A lot of fans will know some or all of these names, but I'm trying to go with guys who aren't the stars on their team, but are very good players. Really like Alex Poythress at Kentucky, maybe the third most heralded freshman they signed, but perhaps the most college ready. He's averaging 14 points and 6.3 boards. Murphy Holloway is averaging a double-double at 15.8 and 10.3 per game at Ole Miss. He'll be a major problem if the Tigers are without Bowers and Criswell this weekend. LSU point guard Anthony Hickey has a great all-around line with 10.7 points, four assists and 3.6 boards, which is pretty good for a 5-11 guy. Rob Chubb averages 9.4 and 7.4 at Auburn and blocks about a shot per game. I like Mike Rosario at Florida, too. He's not their best scorer, but he's a solid player who could put up a bunch if he got rolling.

Mizzou Football Links

Earlier this season, The Beef and I were chatting about how perfect a situation San Francisco was for Aldon Smith in that he got to to take full advantage of the attention given to the dominant Justin Smith. The old Smith gets hurt, and the new Smith's pursuit of the single-season sacks record falls apart. Probably not a coincidence.

Aldon Smith inherited a situation as perfect as Blaine Gabbert's was disastrous. We'll see what happens to Gabbert's career now that Jacksonville has a new GM. It's not too late for him, but it's awful that he's basically wasted two years now.

• Signing Day
  Mizzou Network (YouTube): Watch Signing Day 2013 Coverage on the Mizzou Network
• No Justin Smith = No Sack Record For Aldon Smith
  ESPN.com: Aldon Smith trying to regain form
  The Missourian (AP): Former Missouri standout Justin Smith set to return for 49ers
• New GM For Gabbert (If He Remains A Jag, Anyway)
  Big Cat Country: David Caldwell is the new Jaguars GM: Who is he?
  Big Cat Country: Jaguars GM David Caldwell and quarterbacks
  Jacksonville.com: David Caldwell's search for QB will define his time as Jaguars GM

Other Football Links

• Hmm ... This Is A Tough One
  Al.com: Who's better: 1990s Nebraska or Alabama? Tom Osborne won't compare but others do
• This Is Pretty Big
  John Infante: Breaking Down the NCAA's First Steps Toward Deregulation

Mizzou Diamond Sports Links

• HOF
  SimmonsField.com: Hall of Fame Cheaters
  
• Coming Down The Pike
  SimmonsField.com: HI NOTES: Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes

Other Mizzou Links

• Mizzou Women's Basketball (Yikes)
  MUtigers.com: Tigers Travel to Tennessee to Face Lady Volunteers
  The Missourian: Missouri faces another tough road test at No. 9 Tennessee
• Mizzou Gymnastics
  Mizzou Network (YouTube): Mizzou-Alabama Preview