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Mizzou Links, 12-19-13: Braggin' Rights approaches, and Michael Sam's a unanimous All-American

Michael Sam becomes Missouri's first unanimous All-American in 53 years, Braggin' Rights is two days away, and Mizzou Football continues Cotton Bowl preparation.

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1. Two days to Braggin' Rights

The Trib (Courtside View): Haith, Tigers getting set for Braggin' Rights
KC Star: Missouri coach Frank Haith says his roster rotation is still in flux
Mizzou Network: 1 on 1: Frank Haith Braggin' Rights 2013 Preview

Profiles
The Missourian: Freshman Johnathan Williams III making his mark for Missouri men's basketball
Post-Dispatch: Rosburg has better than courtside seat for Mizzou

SEC
The Trib (Courtside View): SEC Power Poll

2. UNANIMOUS

MUtigers.com: Sam Attains Unanimous All-America Status
The Trib (Behind the Stripes): Missouri's Michael Sam a unanimous All-American
KC Star: Missouri’s Michael Sam one of 10 unanimous All-Americans

3. 15 days to Oklahoma State

The Trib (Behind the Stripes): 2013 IN REVIEW: The defining moments
The Trib: Pinkel, Tigers rewrite their script
The Missourian: For Lone Star State Tigers, Cotton Bowl a homecoming of sorts
KC Star: Sting from Auburn loss hasn’t lingered for Missouri’s defense
Post-Dispatch: Pinkel climbs longevity ladder
Pistols Firing: What OSU/Mizzou players will get for playing in Cotton Bowl
PowerMizzou: PMTV-HD: Marcus Lucas

Redshirts
Mizzou Network: Mizzou Redshirt Report: Beisel & Burkett

4. Recruiting continues

PowerMizzou: Tigers work around new recruiting rules
PowerMizzou: Realignment and Recruiting

And people watched Missouri!
Good Bull Hunting: College Football TV Ratings for Teams and Conferences: 2013 Regular Season

5. The hype train picks up steam

Fox Sports MW: DGB's push for a Heisman in 2014 starts right here, right now (Uh, wow, okay, sure)
ESPN.com: Landon Collins among 2013 All-SEC underclassmen team
YouTube: "DGB II" Sophomore Season Highlights

6. Outstanding piece on LDW and the NFL

The Rookie Scouting Portfolio: No Huddle Series: Missouri WR L’Damian Washington

7. To hell with SMS! (/smack)

MUtigers.com: Mizzou Travels to Missouri State for a Televised Contest Thursday
The Missourian: In-state competition presents next challenge for Missouri women's basketball
The Trib: MU freshman Frericks a master of deflection
Mizzou Network: Get to Know Sierra Michaelis

8. WHATNOT

Wrestling
The Trib: Missouri wrestling team climbs to No. 7

Volleyball
MUtigers.com: Four Tigers Named AVCA All-Americans

Workout Wednesday
MUtigers.com: Workout Wednesday: Week 9

9. The tweet of the year really was pretty awesome

SI.com's Media Awards: Best, worst from 2013

10. #TeamSnark ... okay, #TeamSnarkWhenUsedProperlyAndWithRestraint

Gawker: On Smarm (and Snark)