The Dennis Gates era begins tonight

So cut to the chase, shall we?

• One more #SituationSunday before games start? Let’s feature it up top!

Leave some of it for the court, coach.

• Chris Kwiecinski presents three questions he believes both the men’s and women’s team must answer during the 2022-2023 season.
• At the Post-Dispatch, Calum McAndrew writes that Robin Pingeton’s team is looking to avenge last year’s NCAA Tournament miss and put any dysfunction behind them.
• You can now read the Athletic Department’s official basketball previews for the men’s clash against Southern Indiana and the women’s date with Missouri State.
• Our official site preview for tonight’s game will be published shortly!

Yesterday at Rock M

• In which the first ever Rock M Digest gets posted! Click here to get Karen’s round-up from our past week of coverage!
• In which Sam says what none of us want to hear... Mizzou is still chasing Kentucky
• In which Watkins lays out six basic expectations to have for basketball season
• In which a few of us sneak in some hoops predictions just under the wire
• In which Brandon argues that Saturday’s loss showed Blake Baker’s extension is already paying off
• In which GAMBLER’S REJOICE, THE LINES ARE UP

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• Here’s your weekly “Mizzou in the NFL” update:

A very big day for Akayleb Evans, who has had a hard time getting on the score sheet with the 7-1 Vikings. However, he played a pivotal role against the Commanders, logging six tackles and two TFLs.

Markus Golden had a nice day despite the loss, totaling six tackles, a half sack, one TFL and four QB hits.

Nick Bolton did Nick Bolton things...

• Can’t say I’m surprised...

• CBS Sports has a fascinating projection for Mizzou’s bowl outlook.
• Per usual, you can get Pro Football Focus’ grades and snap counts for Mizzou’s loss to Kentucky over at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
• Ben Frederickson argues that the unfortunate ending of Mizzou vs. Kentucky should cause the NCAA to reconsider its rules about muffed punts, tackles boxes and the like.
• Blair Kerkhoff’s report card for the Kentucky game is, as expected, a mixed bag.
• Even NCAA Wrestling was tuning in for no. 4 Mizzou Wrestling’s Dual on the Diamond event.

The Tigers had the pleasure of welcoming Lindenwood to Division I competition, beating them to the tune of 55-0.

Meanwhile, check out these highlights!

• Congrats to former Mizzou Tiger, Jontay Porter, who is playing this season for the Wisconsin Herd (the g-league affiliate of the Milwaukee Bucks).
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