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Marcus Murphy, Justin Britt, Jeremy Maclin, and recruiting updates

Tons of news to catch up on this Saturday morning. Consider this your live thread.

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Marcus Murphy plays one more football game

If someone would like to watch and keep us updated, that'd be awesome.

Mizzou Football Recruiting:

Justin Smith, 6'7" wide receiver out of Georgia, originally recruited by Alex Grinch, is the sole official visitor this weekend.

Davis twins no longer in play

Mizzou in the Pros

Justin Britt

Mizzou’s Britt is excelling with Seahawks : Sports

"I’m not going to say I came in expecting to start, but I also wasn’t planning on sitting on the bench for a year or two,’’ he said. "My mindset was to come in as prepared as possible to compete for playing time. I was able to pick up the playbook quickly and from there, I focused on the things I could control — how I practiced, how I approached the job and how quickly I could make adjustments.

Jeremy Maclin: Pro-Bowler

Jeremy Maclin, Jon Dorenbos added to 2015 Pro Bowl roster - Bleeding Green Nation

Mizzou Hoops Recruiting

Cullen VanLeer and Kevin Puryear McDonald's All-American nominees

Terrence Phillips

Future Missouri guard Terrence Phillips shines in Oak Hill’s visit to Tournament of Champions

Phillips returned to the U.S. with his family and eventually progressed to Mouth of Wilson, Virginia and Oak Hill Academy. The private school with a student population of 150 produces elite basketball players. NBA stars who attended Oak Hill include Jennings, Carmelo Anthony, Rajon Rondo, Rod Strickland, Ty Lawson, Kevin Durant, Stephen Jackson and Jerry Stackhouse.

Unlike his half-brother, Phillips plans to go to college, accepting a scholarship at Mizzou.

Xavier Sneed

Mizzou Basketball Links

VIDEO: Matter talking about Kentucky, Tennessee, and attendance

Gant still finding his way with Tigers - Steve Walentik

There was great anticipation for freshman Jakeenan Gant’s debut as he sat out the first nine games of the Missouri basketball season.

Missouri’s Jakeenan Gant still settling into his role | Tod Palmer

Missouri freshman basketball player Jakeenan Gant is still settling into his role with the Tigers after missing the season’s first nine games during an investigation into his eligibility.

Depleted roster a key in Mizzou’s struggles : Dave Matter

"We still have some culture issues to address as far as how hard we want to play," Anderson said. "We talk about our identity. I think our identity is we can’t be a pretty team. We have to be a tough, physical, aggressive team. We have to be kind of ugly. I don’t think we’re at that point.

Mizzou Soccer & Gymnastics

Kaysie Clark drafted

MU's Clark selected by FC Kansas City in NWSL draft - Blake Toppmeyer

Missouri midfielder Kaysie Clark was selected in Friday's National Women's Soccer League college draft by her hometown team.

No. 7 Georgia beat Missouri in SEC opener

ATHENS, Ga. -- Sparked by a 9.95 on vault from Brandie Jay, the No. 7 Georgia Gymdogs defeated Missouri 195.800-195.225 on Friday night in their Southeastern Conference opener in Stegeman Coliseum. The Gymdogs

#7 Gym Dogs Stumble, But Defeat Mizzou 195.800-195.225 - Dawg Sports

The 7th-ranked Georgia Gym Dogs showed definite improvement, but remained inconsistent at times in their 195.800-195.225 win over the Missouri Tigers.

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