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Tyler Macon continues to receive the well-earned buzz...
The 247Sports team has released a recruiting rankings update for 2021 quarterbacks following the Elite 11 event.
Seven quarterbacks were mentioned in this article, and yes, you guessed it — Missouri quarterback commit Tyler Macon was of course one of them.
Macon has officially received a ratings upgrade from 247Sports, jumping from a three-star to a four-star. He improved his overall rating from an 87 to a 90, and is now rated as the 25th best quarterback in the 2021 class on the Top 247.
Here’s what 247Sports had to say about Macon’s Elite 11 performance:
“Macon looked more polished than anticipated, had a smooth, consistent delivery and threw with some nice timing and anticipation, hitting receivers in stride. This was an issue for a lot of the quarterbacks and you often saw receivers catching the ball behind them or waiting on it, but Macon was very proficient in this area.”
On CBS Sports HQ, 247 Sports’ Steve Wiltfong joined Chris Hassel to discuss Macon’s ratings jump. Wiltfong mentions that Trent Dilfer compared Macon to Steve McNair.
"Watching the video for Tyler Macon he answered any questions."@SWiltfong247 says Missouri is getting a good one in Tyler Macon.@MizzouFootball | @EstlMaco5 pic.twitter.com/gQ8tQCFAmS
— CBS Sports HQ (@CBSSportsHQ) July 15, 2020
And from the man himself:
Honored to receive my 4th star .. Never was about the stars was always about the Respect thankful https://t.co/LmptcMIKaY
— Tyler “5IVE” Macon (@EstlMaco5) July 15, 2020
Congrats on getting that well deserved four-star, Tyler! Now, onto the (wear a mask) links!
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(PowerMizzou)
- ($$) Mizzou making a strong early impression on 2022 guard, writes Mitchell Forde
- ($$) Get caught up on the latest edition of Gabe DeArmond’s Macadoodles’ Mailbag
- From Mitchell Forde, Eli Drinkwitz talks masks, wideouts and more
(STLToday)
- From Dave Matter — Drinkwitz: Mask up, Mizzou fans (Hey....If Drinkwitz says wear a mask, you wear a mask!)
- Mizzou’s Zimmermann embraces uncertainty in signing minor league deal with Astros, writes Bennett Durando
- Dave Matter writes that Coronavirus chaos highlights NCAA incompetence
(KC Star)
- Souichi Terada writes about Drinkwitz’s simple message for fans: Wear a mask!
(The Athletic)
- ($$) From Peter Baugh, New coach Eli Drinkwitz wants Missouri fans to ‘mask up’
(Columbia Missourian)
- Notebook: Drinkwitz tells Missouri fans to mask up, writes Andy Kimball
(Columbia Daily Tribune)
- Mizzou’s Drinkwitz pushes for masks in public, writes Eric Blum
(Miscellaneous/Tweets)
- SEC Network’s Cole Cubelic joined Brendan Wiese and Ben Frederickson on The Big 550 KTRS Big Sports Show to discuss the impact of having a 2020 College Football season, plus his thoughts on Eli Drinkwitz. Give it a listen!
- SEC’s possible football plans coming into focus, by Sports Illustrated’s Ross Dellenger and Pat Forde
- Good news on Jontay Porter with the NBA restart right around the corner, as he has been in full practice with the Grizzlies (editor’s note- does this mean Sam & Matt will resurrect Grizz Cuts?!?)
#Grizzlies SG-PG Grayson Allen (hip) and rookie PF-C Jontay Porter (ACL surgery) have been participating fully in practice. H/t @peteredmiston
— Kyle Cohen (@kylecohenNBA) July 15, 2020
- It’s watch list season....and Larry Rountree III was named to the Doak Walker Award watch list. Congrats, Larry Three Sticks!
LARRY ️ ️ ️#Mizzou RB @LRountreeIII Named to @DoakWalkerAward Watch List. #MIZ x #NewZou pic.twitter.com/vuxUOxMDa7
— Mizzou Football (@MizzouFootball) July 15, 2020
- From AP’s Dave Skretta, Missouri’s Drinkwitz takes side in mask-or-no-mask debate
- A good hire here for Mizzou Track and Field, as three-time Olympian Robert Weir has been hired as an assistant throws coach. More here on MUTigers.com.
NEWS | Highly Decorated Throws Coach Robert Weir Joins #Mizzou Coaching Staff
— Mizzou Track & Field (@MizzouTFXC) July 15, 2020
https://t.co/lzId5kWlsh#MIZ #TigerTough pic.twitter.com/GcLUHfJ4bd
- Do you want some Max Scherzer wallpaper for your phone? Well....here you go!
#WallpaperWednesday feat.
— Mizzou Baseball (@MizzouBaseball) July 15, 2020
@Max_Scherzer #MizzouMade ⚾️ pic.twitter.com/oKiRNARQ1N
- From ESPN’s Adam Rittenberg, NCAA eases rules for bowl eligibility for this season only
- The NCAA has announced that the D1 Council takes legislative and waiver action, meaning financial aid rules will be made more flexible to help student athletes. More info here.
DI Council takes legislative and waiver action: https://t.co/0RXdOHiJRT pic.twitter.com/u2bB3uwHef
— Inside the NCAA (@InsidetheNCAA) July 15, 2020
- Here’s a COVID testing update for the NCAA and Power Five, according to Yahoo! Sports’ Pete Thamel:
Sources: The NCAA and Power 5 commissioners are expected to release a report tomorrow that includes medical recommendations for COVID testing. The guidelines hope to add uniformity to testing procedures, including weekly mandatory testing.
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) July 16, 2020
- Not surprising at all, but Michigan has announced *IF* there is a college football season, there will be reduced capacity or no fans at The Big House.
If U-M is able to have a 2020 football season, the capacity of Michigan Stadium will be reduced, or games could be held without fans as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
— Michigan Athletics (@UMichAthletics) July 15, 2020
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