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Mizzou Links, 4-11-12

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Your starting, uh, tight end in action.

Mizzou Football Links

  • Tuesday Practice Reports
    The Trib (Dave Matter): Tigers getting closer to spring finale

    ● Wideout L'Damian Washington was back in action after missing a few practices with a mild concussion. He rejoined the starting lineup at his Z-receiver position. Tight end Eric Waters underwent surgery Tuesday for his torn medial collateral ligament, and just like in Saturday's scrimmage, backup slot receiver Gahn McGaffie moved over to Waters' position and was the No. 1 Y-receiver/tight end. With McGaffie at Y, Jimmie Hunt shifted from No. 2 Z-receiver to No. 2 H-receiver/slot behind starter T.J. Moe. Here's how the two-deep depth looks at the four receiver positions heading into Saturday's scrimmage:

    X (outside): Marcus Lucas, Rolandis Woodland

    Z (outside): Washington, Jaleel Clark

    H (slot): Moe, Hunt

    Y (tight end): McGaffie, Bud Sasser


    ● The offensive line did some more mixing and matching Tuesday as right guard Jack Meiners (illness) sat out a few drills and possessions during team drills. With Meiners out, Mitch Morse moved from center to right guard and Brad McNulty was promoted to center on the No. 1 line. For more on Morse and his acclimation to the top center job, be sure to check out Wednesday's Tribune. The Tigers appear to have found another multiyear anchor in the middle.

    PowerMizzou: Tuesday Practice Report

    ● Wesley Leftwich showed off his jets during the two-minute drill toward the end of practice, hauling in a nice pass down the left sideline from Alex Demczak. Ernest Payton eventually chased Leftwich down and shoved him out of bounds, but not until the former Hickman Kewpie had picked up about 60 yards. That would have been the play of the day, except…

    ● Play of the Day: Marcus Murphy slipped out of the backfield and took a swing pass from Ashton Glaser in the right flat. Murphy got a block, slipped a tackle and turned on the speed up the right sideline. He cut back inside at the ten and finished off a 62-yard catch and run. That's the Marcus Murphy we have heard a lot about, but not seen much of just yet.

    KBIA Sports Extra: MU has last full pads practice for the spring
  • 4-14-12
    Post-Dispatch: With new look, Tigers are dressed for success
  • 2013 Recruiting
    PowerMizzou: Derrick Mitchell, Jr., talks Mizzou visit
  • Pinkel & Sleepy
    Sound Cloud: KFRU Closers - Gary Pinkel Interview 4-10-12
KFRU Closers - Gary Pinkel interview 4-10-12 by SpencerKane

Other Football Links

Mizzou Basketball Links

  • Alex Oriakhi
    KC Star: UConn transfer is "counting down the days" to Mizzou visit

    [Phil] Pressey – who is coming off a dynamite sophomore season – is doing all he can to lure his friend to Missouri, which sorely needs a center with his size, athleticism and ability to defend in the post.

    "As soon as he heard I was transferring, he was like 'Come play with me,'" said Oriakhi. "Flip, that’s my guy...we talk just about everyday, to be honest, and that’s how we’ve always been. He was on the phone with me for an hour and a half (Monday) night."

    The Tigers have two scholarships they intend to issue before next season, and Oriakhi – who recently met with Missouri coach Frank Haith – is a candidate to take one of them.

    He is visiting Columbia this weekend and expects to narrow his list shortly thereafter. By the end of the month, he expects to settle on a college because he doesn’t want to drag this out.

  • 2013 Recruiting
    PowerMizzou: [4-Star Small Forward] Semi Ojeleye not in hurry

Other Basketball Links

  • I Love Charting Data
    Rush the Court: Charting Kentucky's Defense in the Championship Game

Other Mizzou Links

  • Mizzou Baseball
    MUtigers.com: Mizzou Rallies Past Arkansas-Little Rock, 10-5
    The Missourian: Missouri snaps losing streak against Arkansas-Little Rock
    SimmonsField.com: HI NOTES: Tigers struggle, Kinsler gets paid
    The Missourian: Missouri baseball game at Busch Stadium to prepare team for SEC
    SimmonsField.com: Game Day: Illinois vs. Missouri @ Busch Stadium
  • Mizzou Softball
    MUtigers.com: Softball Wins Both Big 12 Weekly Awards
    MUtigers.com: Ashley Fleming Named USA Softball Player of the Week
    MUtigers.com: No. 9 Tigers Face Red-Hot Panthers on Wednesday
  • Mizzou Men's Golf
    MUtigers.com: Tigers Earn Second Consecutive Tournament Title
    Mizzou Network: Highlight Reel: Mizzou Tiger Intercollegiate
    The Missourian: Freshman leads Missouri to win at Mizzou Intercollegiate
  • Mizzou Women's Basketball
    The Missourian: Three players granted release from Missouri women's basketball team
  • Mizzou Cheer
    We Are Mizzou: Mizzou Cheerleaders Head to Nationals

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