Things are Getting Prez-idential

Hoping everyone had a nice day off, sunbathing, swimming, grilling, consuming hot dogs and brats at the rate of Joey Chesnut, shooting off fireworks, all that ‘Merica stuff. On the Mizzou Athletics front, in the middle of the 4th of the July celebrations, Drinkwitz was adding to its suddenly growing 2024 haul with the addition of Florida’s Cameron Keys and James “The Prez” Madison II.

From Quentin’s commitment piece:

On March 4, 1809, James Madison made a commitment to the United States when was inaugurated as the fourth president of the still relatively new democracy inside of the US Capitol in Washington D.C.

Over 214 years later, another James Madison made a commitment to the United States…to play for the University of Missouri’s football team. Fittingly, Madison announced his commitment on America’s birthday. How patriotic!

I’ve gotta tell you, I love this kid. He’s so good at social media and really knows how to work that presidential name! Also, I love any excuse to rewatch Hamilton, and his commitment inspired a viewing on my very laid-back 4th.

More on Cameron Keys below. I can’t think of anything patriotic to go with his name. Other than he shares almost the same last name as the guy who wrote the Star-Spangled Banner?

On to the Links!

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Yesterday at Rock M

• Mizzou lands commitment from Florida cornerback Cameron Keys
• Four-star wide receiver James Madison II commits to Mizzou for 2024
• Recruiting Reset: Is Jackson Hancock the next under-the-radar recruit to become a star at Mizzou?

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More Links:

Football

• On3: Cameron Keys, 4-star CB, commits to Missouri (Joe Spears)
• PowerMizzou: Mizzou receives a commitment from three-star cornerback Cameron Keys (Jarod Hamilton) | Rivals250 WR James Madison going home to Missouri (John Garcia, Jr) | Commit Analysis: Nicholas Rodriguez (Sean Williams) | Blue-chip LB Nick Rodriguez commits to Missouri (Garcia)
• Columbia Missourian: Mizzou celebrates the Fourth with a pair of four-star commitments (Brandon Haynes, Wendell Shepherd, Jr., Adam Ryerson)
• St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Mizzou football picks up two more commitments from four-star prospects (Dave Matter) | BenFred: A sports betting controversy is coming to a college campus near you. Bet on it.
• ABC17: Four-star Missouri native joins Mizzou football’s 2024 class (Chanel Porter)
• Columbia Tribune: Where Phil Steele, Athlon and Lindy’s think Tigers will finish 2023 (Matt Stahl) | What 4-star Cameron Keys’ commitment means for Mizzou football (Chris Kwiecinski) | Four-star WR James Madison commits to Mizzou football, deepening the class of 2024 (Chris Kwiecinski)

From Kwiecinski’s piece on Madison:

Specifically in Madison’s case, he becomes a receiver that Missouri can utilize in the open field. Madison’s size pairs well with 6-foot Luther Burden, 6-foot-1 Mekhi Miller, 6-foot-3 Joshua Manning and 6-foot Dannis Jackson.

MU’s receiving corps has the height for the long-term future in Madison and Manning, both standing at 6-foot-3. Manning is a speedster that can create home runs threats for the Tigers while Madison is a more crafty target for different football situations.

• More from Madison, who spoke with Fox4 KC’s Harold Kuntz:

• From 247 Sports’ Steve Wiltfong (quotes in 247’s article):

Hoops

• Watkins celebrated the 4th with his own version of fireworks! He’s not wrong, this was a truly spectacular display.

• Looks like the guys got some lessons in how to make a steak!

Other Mizzou Sports

• Soccer Duo Traversed Italy in Architectural Study Abroad Program (Per MUTigers.com)
• Kerrick Jackson also shared a bat tiger signal of his own on the 4th. A commitment is incoming...

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