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A TBJ breakout
PFF's top 25 breakout players of 2016
9. Terry Beckner, Jr; DT, Missouri
2016 grade: 81.0 | 2015 snaps: 324
A late-season injury kept Becker Jr eligible for this list as he was on his way to one of the best true freshman seasons in the nation. He still finished as the top true freshman interior defensive lineman at 81.0 as he brought excellent run defense (83.1) to go with an average pass rushing effort (74.1). Beckner Jr came in with plenty of recruiting hype and he lived up to it when he had an opportunity to play as a freshman. Expect another step forward as he becomes more of a household name around the nation as a sophomore.
More on Sterk
The Trib: UM Board of Curators approves Jim Sterk as next AD
Post-Dispatch: Mizzou, Sterk agree to 7-year contract
Post-Dispatch: Sterk led San Diego State to new heights
Post-Dispatch: Mizzou, Sterk agree to 7-year contract
KC Star: Board of Curators approves hiring of Jim Sterk as Missouri’s athletic director
The Missourian: Missouri announces Jim Sterk as new athletics director
PowerMizzou: Insider Report on Jim Sterk
He’s been involved in a number of renovations for the athletic facilities and even a major upgrade was made last year when the basketball program received a $15 million dollar practice facility. That said, some fans felt he never came off as much of a promoter for the program and more resources could have been used on drawing in the local community to support the athletic program more. Most notably, he launched a "Rise to 25" campaign in 2014 which promised a better fan experience at games and increased attendance but nothing really ever came of it. San Diegans are just now starting to see investments being put into action with increased events, creative promotions such as billboards and so on but a lot of that arguably has more to do with the hype surrounding this year’s talent-heavy team.
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The Trib: Earleywine meets with administrators, no decision made on his future
This is a tremendous breakdown
Inside the Pylon: Under the Microscope – Chiefs Center Mitch Morse
Still undefeated in Italy
MUtigers.com: VanLeer Drops 26 to Power @MizzouHoops to Second Italy Win
Post-Dispatch: VanLeer shoots Mizzou to victory in Italy
KC Star: Mizzou wins second straight exhibition on Italian tour
Another "A new year is starting!" benchmark
MUtigers.com: @MizzouVB Conducts First Official Practice of 2016 Season