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1978: Powers Starts Strong, and Don't Get in Wilder's Way (Part Four)
Part OnePart TwoPart Three Where we left off, Mizzou had just come crashing down after getting hot through most of October, blowing a 27-7 second-half lead against Colorado and losing 28-27 on Homecoming. They followed that up with a poor performance in Stillwater. In two weeks, Mizzou had gone...
1978: Powers Starts Strong, and Don't Get in Wilder's Way (Part Three)
Part OnePart Two As the calendar turned to October, the schedule eased up on Missouri. No more #1 teams, no more blazing heat. The opportunity was presenting itself for Mizzou to make a move in the rankings. October 7: Illinois (1-2-1) at Missouri (2-2) The Sikeston Train scores untouched On...
1978: Powers Starts Strong, and Don't Get in Wilder's Way (Part One)
We continue to bounce around Mizzou history, from good years to bad, back to good. By popular demand, today we begin a look at the 1978 season. AP File Photo, via The Missourian Despite a new coach and a new offensive look, the 1978 season featured everything from the general "Mizzou Football in...
1978: Powers Starts Strong, and Don't Get in Wilder's Way (Part Two)
Part One Warren Powers' tenure at Mizzou could not have started any better had pulled a trade for Joe Montana at halftime. Mizzou had traveled to South Bend and upset Montana and the defending national champions on their home field. Their reward? A visit from #1 Alabama. Seriously, who...
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