Mizzou Links, 7-21-14: Pinkel in Bristol, poster shoots, and ... Mizzou at Busch?

So I'm filling in for Fullback again this week ... or was he filling in for me before? Whatever. I'm doing the Links, er, Watercooler again this week. Let's link!

What's On

MUTIGERS.COM: Pinkel Heads to Bristol for ESPN Car Wash on Monday, July 21

40 Days Till South Dakota State

40!

PowerMizzou: WR: Who steps up?
PowerMizzou: OL: Meshing together
MUTIGERS.COM: Mizzou Fans Help Athletics Name New Football Stadium Areas
Mizzou Network: Inside Access: 2014 Mizzou Football Poster Shoot

SEC! SEC! SEC!
The Trib: With high-profile QBs gone, SEC could lean on run
Post-Dispatch: NFL changes could plug SEC's talent leak
CBS Sports: As SEC loses serious star power, coaches ask NFL for help

Recruiting
PowerMizzou: Winnetonka ATH Marquise Doherty nearing a Top-5

And only 405 days or so till 2015...
The Push to Bring Mizzou Football to Busch > insideSTL.com - St. Louis Sports, Music, Entertainment and Nightlife > Mizzou Tigers

While bringing Mizzou and Illinois back to town for a football game does not appear to be imminent, because of a suggestion Viverito received from Alden earlier this year, there could be a Missouri football game in St. Louis as early as 2015.

"Mike suggested we take a look at [Arkansas State]," he explained. "We took the step to contact [athletics director] Terry Mohajir at Arkansas State and we've been talking for several months now."

With an opponent (the Red Wolves) and date (Sept. 12) tentatively set, focus shifted to determining the where. With the scenic city skyline as the backdrop and the brand new Ballpark Village right across the street, Busch Stadium would seem to make a lot of sense.

Basketball

Ten years of tough competition for Missouri - Columbia Daily Tribune | Columbia Missouri: Courtside View

8. Jacob Pullen, Kansas State (2007-2011): Pullen arrived in Manhattan, Kan., as part of the same recruiting class as Beasley, and he was a role player during his lone season teaming with him and Bill Walker. Few could have envisioned that Pullen would lead the Wildcats to greater heights after those two more heralded teammates left. In his junior season of 2009-10, he teamed with Denis Clemente in the backcourt and led KansasState to the Elite Eight while averaging 19.1 points. He was more of a solo act his senior season, averaging 20.2 points for a team that lost to Wisconsin in the Round of 32 despite Pullen scoring 38 points. He had 24 points in 24 minutes in his final game against the Tigers.

Recruiting
PowerMizzou: Hoops Evaluation Period
Next Cats: Gill-Caesar knows his decision day is nearing

Jar-ret Sut-ton (*CLAP* *CLAP* *CLAPCLAPCLAP*)
The Trib: Sutton tries to make career in basketball

Mike

The Trib: TAKE TWO: Support for Sam significant if not unanimous
Outsports: Watch ESPN's story on Michael Sam from the ESPYs

WHATNOT

J'Den
J'den Cox sings national anthem to Kick off 30th Show-Me State Games - Columbia Missourian

Softball
Mack Plays for the Union Jack (July 18) - Missouri Tigers

Volleyball
MUTIGERS.COM: Volleyball in Vietnam: Lydia Ely's Inspiring Journey

Women's Basketball
MUTIGERS.COM: Kulas Signs Contract With Club Baloncesto Islas Canaria

Women's Swimming
MUTIGERS.COM: Reedy Wins Two Events at USA Diving Zone C National Preliminaries

Misc.

Really enjoyed this. Leonard Cohen's definitely in the "I respect him more than I enjoy him" category for me, but ... I respect the hell out of him.

Brain Pickings: Leonard Cohen on Creativity, Hard Work, and Why You Should Never Quit Before You Know What It Is