1. Missouri will likely play a Big 12 team in Kansas City in 2019!

No, not that one.

2. Apparently Missouri ranks third in the SEC in the “Fan Happiness Index”

I have no idea about the methodology for this.

Despite what it seems like on message boards or the InterWebz, it certainly seems like Missouri has a more rational fanbase than most SEC schools — it terms of expectations, for instance. So maybe that’s why Missouri’s ranked so high here.

3. Brandon Lee: Framing up running backs and photos

Nice video feature by the Missouri athletic department on senior linebacker Brandon Lee and his hobby of photography.

4. Rounding up that football content

• How Drew Lock’s sixth-grade team shaped who he is as a quarterback, by Alex Schiffer of the Kansas City Star
• Freshman RB Tyler Badie catches on quick for Mizzou, by Dave Matter of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch
• Odom’s defense back in the spotlight, by Dave Matter of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch
• Mizzou hoping to avoid repeat of 2017 season opener, by Cameron Teague-Robinson of the Columbia Daily Tribune
• Christian Holmes eager to move past injury, by Mitchell Forde of PowerMizzou.com

5. ICYMI: Missouri’s new hoops unis are incredible

This is how you mix tradition with modern design. That’s why everyone approves of them.

Me:

Yesterday at Rock M

• Previewing UT-Martin’s offense and the Skyhawks’ talented running back
• Previewing Missouri’s receivers: Who joins Emanuel Hall in the stat column?
• Missouri basketball benefits from a softer early conference schedule, says Sam Snelling

More Links:

• I missed this yesterday:

• Some more Drew Lock NFL Draft rankings. This one has Lock as the No. 17 prospect and the second quarterback.
• The Washington Post gets in on previewin’ the SEC, and it has Missouri has the No. 3 team in the SEC East — behind Georgia and South Carolina. I have no problem with that!