Mizzou Links, 3-11-14: Criswell out for SEC tourney, and Brown-Clarkson stay or go together

Tony Criswell is out for the SEC Tournament because of eviction (!), and the Jordan Clarkson/Jabari Brown duo will likely stay at Mizzou or go pro together.

By Bill Connelly@SBN_BillC Mar 11, 2014, 5:13am CDT

1. I believe this is what we call a microcosm

The Trib: Criswell won't play in SEC Tournament

“Tony will not be making the trip based on he’s got some things he’s got to take care of back here in Columbia,” Coach Frank Haith said during a news conference on Monday afternoon.

The announcement comes less than a week after Criswell lost a judgment in civil court and was ordered to pay $2,717.57 in rent and late rent and $823 in attorney’s fees in a case involving his apartment complex, The Reserve at Columbia, according to court document dated March 6.

But Criswell has displayed a pattern of irresponsible behavior this season. The senior forward has already been suspended for three games, sitting out the first two and the team’s conference game at Auburn for undisclosed violations of team rules.

Post-Dispatch: Mizzou's bench shrinks for SEC tourney
The Missourian: Tigers reserve Criswell will miss SEC Tournament
KC Star: MU senior Tony Criswell won’t play in SEC tourney

Meanwhile...
The Trib (Courtside View): Haith looks ahead to SEC Tourney, round No. 2 against Texas A&M

2. Senior leadership from the freshman class

MUtigers.com: Williams III Named To SEC Men's Basketball Community Service Team

3. And by the way...

Jabari Brown told me he'd be more inclined to stay at #Mizzou if Jordan Clarkson stayed. Clarkson said he'd stay if Bari stays. #impasse
— Tod Palmer (@todpalmer) March 11, 2014

So basically, if neither get a first-round evaluation ... then they both stay? Maybe? I guess?

The Missourian: Brown, Clarkson say fatigue isn't an issue for Missouri basketball

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1. I believe this is what we call a microcosm

2. Senior leadership from the freshman class

3. And by the way...

4. #stubble

5. Mid-week baseball ... for real this time!

6. WHATNOT

7. Wow. Wow.

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