Rock M Nation - Missouri Football's "Night at the Zou" campA Blog for Ol' Mizzouhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/50319/rmn-fav.png2016-07-27T00:36:21-05:00http://www.rockmnation.com/rss/stream/120583192016-07-27T00:36:21-05:002016-07-27T00:36:21-05:00Joshuah Bledsoe commits to the ZOU
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<p>Missouri's streak of football commits extends to four in one night.</p> <p>The news was first reported by our friends over on PowerMizzou</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Spring (TX) Dekaney 2017 S Joshuah Bledsoe confirmed to me that he committed to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Mizzou?src=hash">#Mizzou</a> on Monday night: <a href="https://t.co/mgxsuouSeD">https://t.co/mgxsuouSeD</a></p>
— Pete Scantlebury (@PeteScantlebury) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteScantlebury/status/758164174539264002">July 27, 2016</a>
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<p>Missouri offered Bledsoe on May of this year but he flew pretty low on our radar. According to <a href="http://espn.go.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/player/combine/_/id/221176/joshuah-bledsoe" target="_blank">ESPN</a> he has a SPARQ rating of 88.26. If he's as big a he's listed I imagine he'll earn at least a 3* rating and judging by his film he's got the athleticism to play in coverage and also contribute in the return game.</p>
<h3>Missouri's Recruiting Hot Board</h3>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; font-family: " class="pgh-paragraph" id="paragraph9">This was another commitment that was out of nowhere. Bledsoe would make the first defensive back and third defensive player in the 2017 class. Bledsoe was one of several secondary players, including Jaylen Kelly-Powell, at their Night at the Zou event on Saturday. We'll see if this means they've moved on.</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; font-family: " class="pgh-paragraph">Here's our recruiting hot board as it stands after a busy night.</p>
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<p style="box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; font-family: " class="pgh-paragraph" id="paragraph12">Congrats and welcome to the Zou Joshuah!</p>
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https://www.rockmnation.com/missouri-football-recruiting/2016/7/27/12294320/2017-texas-safety-joshuah-bledsoe-commits-to-missouri-tigersOscar Gamble2016-07-26T23:01:29-05:002016-07-26T23:01:29-05:00Aubrey Miller commits to the Zou
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<p>Missouri's staff is very high on this athletic defender</p> <p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="und"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SHOWME17?src=hash">#SHOWME17</a> <a href="https://t.co/sr6W5rlYJv">pic.twitter.com/sr6W5rlYJv</a></p>
— call me Dõs (@aubmiller126) <a href="https://twitter.com/aubmiller126/status/758150120084877312">July 27, 2016</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">MO, KS, IN, IL, AL, TX, MI, GA, Welcome the State of TN to the mix! Unbelievable day for the family. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ShowMe17?src=hash">#ShowMe17</a> <a href="https://t.co/EMPwkafmjE">pic.twitter.com/EMPwkafmjE</a></p>
— ShowMe17 (@MizzouShowMe17) <a href="https://twitter.com/MizzouShowMe17/status/758151476560572416">July 27, 2016</a>
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<td align="center"><a target="_blank" href="https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/81255"> 3 stars (5.6) </a></td>
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<td align="center"><a target="_blank" href="http://247sports.com/Player/Aubrey-Miller-89247">3 stars (0.8577)</a></td>
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<td align="center">Louisville, Colorado St., Iowa St., Memphis</td>
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<td><b>Previous Posts</b></td>
<td align="center"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.rockmnation.com/missouri-football-recruiting/2016/6/29/12057264/missouri-football-recruiting-ben-hutch-aubrey-miller-larry-rountree">Missouri among favs for Tennessee pair</a></td>
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<p>Back when Miller included Mizzou in his top 5 schools <a target="_blank" href="http://www.rockmnation.com/missouri-football-recruiting/2016/6/29/12057264/missouri-football-recruiting-ben-hutch-aubrey-miller-larry-rountree#pgh/7/2439.0625" style="background-color: #ffffff;">I had this to say about him</a>:</p>
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<p><span>Miller strikes me as a potential replacement for the position Donavin Newsom will play this fall. I think he projects as a hybrid safety/linebacker who will need some time to put on muscle but could be a contributor at this level.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="und"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Mizzou?src=hash">#Mizzou</a> <a href="https://t.co/14MxaYctVm">pic.twitter.com/14MxaYctVm</a></p>
— call me Dõs (@aubmiller126) <a href="https://twitter.com/aubmiller126/status/757434925557489664">July 25, 2016</a>
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<p>Miller impressed Missouri's coaches with his performances at Nike's The Opening at Chicago where he took home <a target="_blank" href="http://www.scout.com/college/football/recruiting/story/1670335-chicago-opening-lb-mvp-aubrey-miller">position MVP awards</a> and he did the same at <a target="_blank" href="https://n.rivals.com/news/rivals-recap-rcs-new-orleans">Rivals' New Orleans</a> camp. He projects to be a safety/linebacker hybrid for the Tigers.</p>
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<p>Miller was a standout performer at Missouri's "Night at the Zou" event on July 23rd. His dad told me that Missouri was the leader for him and <a href="http://www.rockmnation.com/missouri-football-recruiting/2016/7/24/12264894/recruiting-notebook-missouri-footballs-night-at-the-zou" target="_blank">I predicted on Sunday</a> he'd be a prospect who could commit soon.</p>
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<span>Missouri's </span><span>Recruiting Hot Board</span>
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<p>Miller's commitment fills one of two at the linebacker position in an effort to replace departing seniors Michael Scherer and Donavin Newsom. You can check out the rest of our recruiting hot board below:</p>
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<h3>Missouri's 2017 Recruiting class</h3>
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<p>Congrats and welcome to the Zou Jamal!</p>
<p><a style="font-family: " target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/RockMRecruiting" data-ref-index="45">Follow @RockMRecruiting</a><span> </span><span>for more updates</span></p>
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https://www.rockmnation.com/missouri-football-recruiting/2016/7/26/12265058/2017-tennessee-linebacker-aubrey-miller-commits-to-missouri-tigersOscar Gamble2016-07-26T21:16:47-05:002016-07-26T21:16:47-05:00Case Cook commits to the Zou
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<p>Missouri lands a surprise offensive line commit from Georgia.</p> <p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Family. Loyalty. Toughness. Passion. We saw it all in the 770. And the 770 saw it in us. No stopping now. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ShowMe17?src=hash">#ShowMe17</a> <a href="https://t.co/LFuXqOPCul">pic.twitter.com/LFuXqOPCul</a></p>
— ShowMe17 (@MizzouShowMe17) <a href="https://twitter.com/MizzouShowMe17/status/758124781107421184">July 27, 2016</a>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Fired up tonight!!! Just got some BIG news from the GA! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SHOWME17?src=hash">#SHOWME17</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MIZ?src=hash">#MIZ</a></p>
— Glen Elarbee (@Gelarbee) <a href="https://twitter.com/Gelarbee/status/758117939119652864">July 27, 2016</a>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Blessed to say I have officially committed to the University of Missouri <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ShowMe17?src=hash">#ShowMe17</a> <a href="https://t.co/cw4hQHIgIh">pic.twitter.com/cw4hQHIgIh</a></p>
— Case Cook (@case_cook) <a href="https://twitter.com/case_cook/status/758122972683112448">July 27, 2016</a>
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<td align="center">6'4, 279</td>
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<td align="center">Carrolton, GA (Carrolton)</td>
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<td align="center"><a href="https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/6260" target="_blank"> 3* (5.7) </a></td>
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<td align="center"><a href="http://www.scout.com/player/192091-case-cook" target="_blank">3*</a></td>
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<td align="center"><a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Case-Cook-79288" target="_blank"> 3* (.8690) </a></td>
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<td align="center">Georgia Tech, Miami, Penn St., West Virginia</td>
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<p>Cook has good size and a decent offer list. He's a three star recruit according to all three services. You can check out his performance at the Rivals Camp in Atlanta here:</p>
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<h3>Missouri's Recruiting Hot Board</h3>
<p>This commitment was a bit out of now where since he wasn't on our radar. Case is listed as a center which means there's still a chance to land Larry Boyd and have a complete five man line for the 2017 class. That makes four offensive line commits for the 2017 class.</p>
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<h3>Missouri's 2017 Recruiting class</h3>
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<p>Congrats and welcome to the Zou Case!</p>
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https://www.rockmnation.com/missouri-football-recruiting/2016/7/26/12292352/2017-georgia-lineman-case-cook-commits-to-missouri-tigersOscar Gamble2016-07-26T20:32:30-05:002016-07-26T20:32:30-05:00Jamal Brooks commits to the Zou
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<p>Missouri got in on the ground floor before the Bessemer linebacker's stock took off.</p> <p>x</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Only thing better than watching the family grow is watching them grow Together. Why stop now? <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ShowMe17?src=hash">#ShowMe17</a> <a href="https://t.co/dBGBla581Q">pic.twitter.com/dBGBla581Q</a></p>
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— Jamal Brooks (@jbroo26) <a href="https://twitter.com/jbroo26/status/758112689805627392">July 27, 2016</a>
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<p>Barry Odom was pumped about the news.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">ABSOLUTELY!!! Excited about this group; getting better every day...<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ShowMe?src=hash">#ShowMe</a>!!!</p>
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<td align="center">Bessemer, AL (Bessemer)</td>
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<td align="center"><a target="_blank" href="https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/23883">3 stars (5.5)</a></td>
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<td align="center"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.scout.com/player/196467-jamal-brooks"> 3 stars </a></td>
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<td align="center"><a target="_blank" href="http://247sports.com/Player/Jamal-Brooks-81477">3 stars (0.8388)</a></td>
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<td align="center">Louisville, Pitt, Maryland, Vandy, Kentucky</td>
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<td align="center"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.rockmnation.com/missouri-football-recruiting/2016/5/29/11803914/missouri-recruiting-roundup-trajan-bandy-olalere-oladipo-langston-fredrick-robert-porcher">Missouri Recruiting Roundup</a></td>
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<p>A linebacker from the heart of SEC territority, Brooks looks like a someone who plays with a chip on their shoulder. Per <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjM7eGmmZLOAhVC2IMKHQTTDAsQFggeMAA&url=http%3A%2F%2F247sports.com%2FBolt%2FBrooks-dominates-at-Vanderbilt-camp-45983623&usg=AFQjCNEQCTMXXVCK2-jAVlf5Oi5FvoM2yw&sig2=Sylm6u4S586riPWx5Assbw" target="_blank">247sports</a> he had an impressive junior year:</p>
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<p>168 total tackles with eight sacks, three interceptions, eight forced fumbles and six fumble recoveries while leading Bessemer City to a 8-5 record and a trip to the quarterfinals of the Class 6A playoffs. Brooks earned all-state honors as a sophomore as well.</p>
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<p>Scout.com caught up with him in early June at the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.scout.com/college/football/recruiting/story/1676187-the-latest-on-bama-s-no-2-olb-jamal-brooks">Sound Mind Soud Body camp</a> in Atlanta:</p>
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<p>A brief review of his film paints Brooks as a classic strongside linebacker in high school. Strong pursuit instincts, willing hitter but perhaps limited playing sideline-to-sideline or turning and running in coverage. He fits the mold of a Barry Odom linebacker who likes to attack the ball-carrier. He's the type of player I could see starting on special teams as a freshman much like Terez Hall.</p>
<h3>Missouri's <span>Recruiting Hot Board</span>
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<p>Brooks' commitment is likely one of two at the linebacker position in an effort to replace departing seniors Michael Scherer and Donavin Newsom. You can check out the rest of our recruiting hot board below:</p>
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<h3>Missouri's 2017 Recruiting class</h3>
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<p>Congrats and welcome to the Zou Jamal!</p>
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https://www.rockmnation.com/missouri-football-recruiting/2016/7/26/11999572/2017-alabama-linebacker-jamal-brooks-commits-to-missouri-tigersOscar Gamble2016-07-25T09:01:02-05:002016-07-25T09:01:02-05:00Mammoth Michigan lineman at home at Mizzou
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<p>Mammoth Michigan lineman felt at home with Tigers’ staff</p> <p id="Wuy8Td">As Joelle Hershman was driving with her son, Larry Borom, on the 10-hour trip from Detroit to Columbia, she was excited to check out Mizzou’s campus and see Borom compete in the first annual Night at the Zou elite football camp.</p>
<p id="KLwLgZ">But as she, Borom, and Barry Odom talked in Odom’s office, there were soon tears falling down her face. Borom became the Tigers’ sixth commit of the 2017 class.</p>
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<p id="QjPZUD">"He didn’t tell me. I had no clue," Hershman said of the reasons for the tears. "I don’t know what to do. I didn’t know."</p>
<p id="4Vz8li">Borom only surfaced on the Tigers’ radar in June, but a month later he felt comfortable enough to make his pledge. Borom felt a strong brotherhood throughout his high school career at Brother Rice, and knew he wanted to be apart of that at the next level. Mizzou’s pitch to him and his mother was to be apart of the Tiger family, both strongly felt that message during the recruiting process.</p>
<p id="BdsF3A">"They kept reiterating: family, family, family," Borom said. "That just won me over."</p>
<p id="cL1Mrh">It’s not a short commute for Hershman to see her son, but she knows that he will be in good hands with Odom and the coaching staff.</p>
<p id="sejKI5">"I’m sending my son a long way away from home," Hershman said. "It means a lot that they’re about family and really embracing that."</p>
<p id="ouU1GO">Evidence of the strong brotherhood was found in weight room at the Mizzou Athletic Training Complex during the Night at the Zou camp. When it was Borom’s turn to take repetitions of 225 pounds, there was added motivation.</p>
<p id="kOJViv">Through the loud blaring of music from Future and A$AP Ferg, Mizzou recruits, commits and players cheered and clapped as Borom pushed up each rep. He finished with 20 of them.</p>
<p id="qIsGTI">"It’s a good, hype environment," Borom said. "It’s what you want when you’re lifting."</p>
<p id="9TylBT">With college-ready strength and a 6'6, 335-pound frame according to Rivals, Borom looks to continue working on his game the rest of the summer. Though he’s looking forward to competing his senior year, down the line he’s eager to work with new Tigers offensive line coach Glen Elarbee full-time.</p>
<p id="tq8XUd">"He’s great," Borom said of Elarbee. "It’s going to be fun working with him."</p>
<p id="DyIJw7">Elarbee and Odom have won Hershman’s trust, and she has high hopes for what her son can accomplish under their tutelage.</p>
<p id="iK62Dw">"I think the coaching staff is phenomenal," Hershman said. "I believe that they’re going be able to really elevate him and take him to the next level."</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Mizzou commit Larry Borom <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NightAtTheZou?src=hash">#NightAtTheZou</a> <a href="https://t.co/LTpuE9tILF">pic.twitter.com/LTpuE9tILF</a></p>
— ᴏsᴄᴀʀ ɢᴀᴍʙʟᴇ (@OscarGambler) <a href="https://twitter.com/OscarGambler/status/757039606491742208">July 24, 2016</a>
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<p id="6NiRUU">Toward the end of the competition, Borom got to show off his skillset in live action against defensive linemen. As Borom got into his kickstep, he put his hands on the defender. With ease, Borom pushed him to the ground for an easy one-on-one victory. A look of pride and a smile appeared on Hershman’s face.</p>
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https://www.rockmnation.com/missouri-football-recruiting/2016/7/25/12268974/larry-borom-missouri-offensive-line-commit-2017TheRonDavis2016-07-24T21:06:56-05:002016-07-24T21:06:56-05:00Blue Springs DL Daniel Parker commits to the ZOU
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<p>Missouri lands its third commitment as a result of Night at the Zou</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Blessed to say I have verbally committed to the University of Missouri! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MizzouVsEverybody?src=hash">#MizzouVsEverybody</a> <a href="https://t.co/53yIzOAwB5">pic.twitter.com/53yIzOAwB5</a></p>
— LuhhDaniel (@daniel_park3r) <a href="https://twitter.com/daniel_park3r/status/757376552757624833">July 25, 2016</a>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Welcome to D-Line Zou!!! <a href="https://t.co/s8S9C1AUMs">pic.twitter.com/s8S9C1AUMs</a></p>
— A.J. Ofodile (@MUcoachAO) <a href="https://twitter.com/MUcoachAO/status/757383880001204224">July 25, 2016</a>
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<p>Mizzou receives their first commitment for the class of 2018.</p>
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<td align="center">Blue Springs, MO (Blue Springs)</td>
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<td align="center">Iowa, Iowa State, Nebraska</td>
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<td align="center"><a href="http://www.rockmnation.com/missouri-football-recruiting/2016/3/13/11213110/missouri-football-recruiting-jaevon-mcquitty-marquis-hayes-dylan-moses" target="_blank">Missouri hosts three</a></td>
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<p>Daniel Parker Jr. chose Missouri over Iowa, Iowa State, and Nebraska following Night at the Zou. Parker, a huge Missouri fan according to his father, chose Missouri for the hospitality of the coaches and players. Parker told us that the coaches and players brought him in as if he was already a part of the team and that they made him feel like he was at home. According to Parker, that was exactly what he was looking for.</p>
<p>He was clearly enjoying himself Saturday night, getting to spend time with new coach Barry Odom.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Had fun with my <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NightAtTheZou?src=hash">#NightAtTheZou</a> <a href="https://t.co/SSIYbh1ND9">pic.twitter.com/SSIYbh1ND9</a></p>
— LuhhDaniel (@daniel_park3r) <a href="https://twitter.com/daniel_park3r/status/757041473938296832">July 24, 2016</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">I saw Mizzou head coach Barry Odom talking with new Mizzou commit Daniel Parker <a href="https://twitter.com/daniel_park3r">@daniel_park3r</a> last night. <a href="https://t.co/sn0eKES4nJ">pic.twitter.com/sn0eKES4nJ</a></p>
— ᴏsᴄᴀʀ ɢᴀᴍʙʟᴇ (@OscarGambler) <a href="https://twitter.com/OscarGambler/status/757382192402096133">July 25, 2016</a>
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<p>Parker played both offensive tackle and defensive end at Blue Springs High School but is being recruited by Missouri as a defensive end. Parker added that Jackie Shipp has talked to him often and that he's been "a huge part of the process." The lineman has a solid frame and is capable of throwing down lineman with his strength. Parker admits to not having the most impressive size, but adds that he can "bang with the best" because of his strength and quickness.</p>
<p>Oscar, who was at the event Saturday night, says he compares to current DE Walter Brady in terms of size and frame.</p>
<p>Parker will join a solid group of defensive lineman when he gets to Columbia. For Barry Odom, Parker marks the coach's first commitment for the class of 2018. The lineman will benefit greatly from learning from the members of DLineZou.</p>
<p>You can view Parker's highlights on <a href="http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4509759" target="_blank">Hudl</a>. Welcome, Daniel!</p>
<h3>2018 Recruiting Class</h3>
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https://www.rockmnation.com/2016/7/24/12267586/2018-blue-springs-lineman-daniel-parker-commits-to-missouri-tigersEthan Triebsch2016-07-23T21:48:32-05:002016-07-23T21:48:32-05:00Rod Ford commits to Mizzou
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<p>Missouri's Night at the Zou is highlighted by a second commitment</p> <p id="IB8wgx">
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Commitment No. 2 from <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NightAtTheZou?src=hash">#NightAtTheZou</a> is Firt Worth WR Roderick Ford <a href="https://t.co/Nb4jiaNtqY">pic.twitter.com/Nb4jiaNtqY</a></p>
— Gabe DeArmond (@GabeDeArmond) <a href="https://twitter.com/GabeDeArmond/status/757028774391218176">July 24, 2016</a>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Latest Mizzou commit Rod Ford <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NightAtTheZou?src=hash">#NightAtTheZou</a> <a href="https://t.co/oPWzw6X0iS">pic.twitter.com/oPWzw6X0iS</a></p>
— ᴏsᴄᴀʀ ɢᴀᴍʙʟᴇ (@OscarGambler) <a href="https://twitter.com/OscarGambler/status/757035422958641157">July 24, 2016</a>
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<p>Missouri picked up its second commitment of the night after Texas wide receiver Roderick Ford committed to the Tigers during Night at the Zou.</p>
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<td>Roderick Ford</td>
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<td>Position</td>
<td>WR</td>
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<td>Height, Weight</td>
<td>6'0, 164</td>
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<td>City (School)</td>
<td>Fort Worth, TX (Southwest)</td>
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<td>Rating (<a href="http://www.scout.com/player/207794-roderick-ford/recruiting?year=2016" target="_blank">Scout</a>, <a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Roderick-Ford-91180" target="_blank">247Sports</a>)</td>
<td>NR</td>
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<td>Offers</td>
<td>Bowling Green, Houston, North Texas, Tulane</td>
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<p>Ford held six offers before committing to Missouri during Night at the Zou. As <a href="http://www.scout.com/college/missouri/story/1688573-texas-wr-roderick-ford-nearing-commitment" target="_blank">Nate Latsch</a> of Black & Gold Illustrated reported, he had narrowed his options down to Missouri and Houston just before attending Night at the Zou. "I've got my mind made up already," Ford told <a href="http://blackandgoldillustrated.com/" target="_blank">BlackAndGoldIllustrated.com</a>. Regarding Night at the Zou, Ford added, "I need to see if I can call that my home."</p>
<p>Ford can fly -- the wide receiver does an excellent job separating himself from defenders after the catch. He could develop a deadly combination of long strides and shifty moves that can leave defensive backs in the dust.</p>
<p>The Tigers add another offensive weapon to the class of 2017, as Ford joins fellow receivers Da'Ron Davis and Jafar Armstrong. Ford adds depth to the wide receiver position and potentially the return game as well -- he returns kickoffs at Southwest high school. Josh Heupel and Andy Hill will have fun helping him develop.</p>
<p>You can views Ford's highlights on <a href="http://www.hudl.com/athlete/3907918" target="_blank">Hudl</a>. Welcome, Roderick!\</p>
<h3>2017 Recruiting Class</h3>
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https://www.rockmnation.com/missouri-football-recruiting/2016/7/23/12264406/rod-ford-missouri-football-commit-fort-worth-texasEthan Triebsch2016-07-23T19:14:02-05:002016-07-23T19:14:02-05:00Larry Borom commits to Mizzou
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<p>Missouri's Night at the Zou began with a commitment.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Blessed to say that I will be continuing my Academic and Football Career at The University of Missouri!! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ShowMe?src=hash">#ShowMe</a> <a href="https://t.co/4QVB1o8bTM">pic.twitter.com/4QVB1o8bTM</a></p>
— Larry (@lborom_) <a href="https://twitter.com/lborom_/status/756984108396326912">July 23, 2016</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Couldn't ask for a better start to this evening & it's only 6pm. Tonight will be a game changer! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ShowMe17?src=hash">#ShowMe17</a> <a href="https://t.co/mKuYm3UT2u">pic.twitter.com/mKuYm3UT2u</a></p>
— ShowMe17 (@MizzouShowMe17) <a href="https://twitter.com/MizzouShowMe17/status/756985595684003840">July 23, 2016</a>
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<p>Missouri picked up a commitment from Michigan offensive lineman Larry Borom just before the festivities of Night at the Zou began.</p>
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<td>Name</td>
<td>Larry Borom</td>
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<td>Position</td>
<td>OG/OT</td>
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<td>Height, Weight</td>
<td>6'6, 320</td>
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<td>City (School)</td>
<td>Bloomfield Hills, MI (Brother Rice)</td>
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<td>Rating (<a target="_blank" href="https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/181226">Rivals</a>, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.scout.com/player/205991-larry-borom/recruiting?year=2016">Scout</a>, <a target="_blank" href="http://247sports.com/Player/Larry-Borom-92394">247Sports</a>)</td>
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<a target="_blank" href="https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/181226">2* (5.4)</a>/<a target="_blank" href="http://www.scout.com/player/205991-larry-borom">2*</a>/<a target="_blank" href="http://247sports.com/player/larry-borom-92394">NR</a>/<a target="_blank" href="http://espn.go.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/player/combine/_/id/222566/larry-borom">NR</a>
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<td>Eastern Kentucky, Ferris State, Northwood (MI)</td>
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<p>Flying low on the recruiting radar, Borom does not hold any offers from FBS schools and only recently received an <a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/lborom_/status/742074851075227648">offer from Missouri</a> on June 12. According to <a target="_blank" href="http://www.scout.com/college/football/recruiting/story/1688747-missouri-lands-michigan-ol-larry-borom">Allen Trieu</a> of Scout Recruiting, Borom stated that he chose Missouri because "they made it big to me that they're a family and family matters." Trieu also stated that Coach Elarbee was impressed by Borom's athleticism and speed for his size according to the lineman.</p>
<p>Borom does an excellent job of controlling defensive lineman, overpowering them with strength and beating them with speed. He has a smooth style of play, facing his lineman and directing them out of the way of his quarterback.</p>
<p><a href="http://espn.go.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/player/combine/_/id/222566/larry-borom" target="_blank">According to ESPN</a>, Borom's SPARQ score was 91.83 which is pretty damn good.</p>
<p>Barry Odom and Glen Elarbee have put together a growing list of offensive linemen in the class of 2017, as Borom joins Hyrin White and Pompey Coleman on the commitment list. He might not see much playing time early on, but look for Elarbee to mold this underrated lineman into a legitimate starter.</p>
<p>You can view Borom's highlights on <a target="_blank" href="http://www.hudl.com/athlete/3997188">Hudl</a>. Welcome, Larry!</p>
<h3>2017 Recruiting Class</h3>
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https://www.rockmnation.com/missouri-football-recruiting/2016/7/23/12263942/larry-borom-missouri-commitment-offensive-line-michiganEthan Triebsch