Rock M Nation - The Columns, Sept. 2012A Blog for Ol' Mizzouhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/50319/rmn-fav.png2012-09-30T08:47:38-05:00http://www.rockmnation.com/rss/stream/31705612012-09-30T08:47:38-05:002012-09-30T08:47:38-05:00Links and Sunday Live Thread
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<p>Consider this your Sunday Live Thread. Plenty of links to keep you busy.</p> <p>I'll have some thoughts up later in the day, but consider this your Sunday Live Thread. Plenty of links to keep you busy.</p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.columbiamissourian.com/stories/2012/09/29/photo-gallery-missouri-football-defeats-central-florida-21-16/">MUtigers.com</a>: Tigers Edge UCF, 21-16<br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.mutigers.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/092912aaa.html">MUtigers.com</a>: Post-Game Notes<br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.mutigers.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/092912aaf.html">MUtigers.com</a>: Post-Game Quotes<br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.mutigers.com/allaccess/?media=337525">Mizzou Network</a>: 1 on 1 with Gary Pinkel<br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.mutigers.com/allaccess/?media=337527">Mizzou Network</a>: 1 on 1 with <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/134326/sheldon-richardson">Sheldon Richardson</a><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.mutigers.com/allaccess/?media=337526">Mizzou Network</a>: 1 on 1 with Marcus Murphy<br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.mutigers.com/allaccess/?media=337531">Mizzou Network</a>: Highlight Reel</li>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.columbiatribune.com/news/2012/sep/29/missouri-21-ucf-16/">The Trib</a>: Missouri's defense recovers, slays UCF Knights<br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.columbiatribune.com/news/2012/sep/30/tigers-escape-flat-start/">The Trib</a>: Tigers escape flat start<br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.columbiatribune.com/news/2012/sep/30/mus-richardson-lets-his-play-do-the-talking/">The Trib</a>: Sheldon Richardson lets his play do the talking<br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.columbiatribune.com/news/2012/sep/30/game-notes/">The Trib</a>: Game Notes</li>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.columbiamissourian.com/stories/2012/09/29/missouri-football-finishes-ucf-fades-down-stretch/">The Missourian</a>: Missouri finishes strong in football game against Central Florida<br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.columbiamissourian.com/stories/2012/09/29/murphys-return-fuels-missouri-footballs-win-over-central-florida/">The Missourian</a>: Marcus Murphy's return fuels Missouri's win over Central Florida<br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.columbiamissourian.com/stories/2012/09/29/central-florida-students-fans-party-lawn-game-time/">The Missourian</a>: Central Florida students, fans party on the lawn before game time<br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.columbiamissourian.com/stories/2012/09/29/missouri-fans-relieved-agitated-during-and-after-tigers-win-over-central-florida/">The Missourian</a>: Missouri fans relieved, agitated during and after Central Florida game<br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.columbiamissourian.com/stories/2012/09/29/photo-gallery-fans-tailgate-missouri-central-florida-game/">The Missourian</a>: PHOTO GALLERY: Fans tailgate before game<br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.columbiamissourian.com/stories/2012/09/29/photo-gallery-missouri-football-warms-game-against-ucf/">The Missourian</a>: PHOTO GALLERY: Missouri warms up for game against UCF<br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.columbiamissourian.com/stories/2012/09/29/photo-gallery-fans-cheer-during-missouri-central-florida-game/">The Missourian</a>: PHOTO GALLERY: Fans cheer during Missouri-Central Florida game</li>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.kansascity.com/2012/09/29/3839543/mizzou-trails-central-florida.html">KC Star</a>: Mizzou grinds out 21-16 win at Central Florida<br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.kansascity.com/2012/09/29/3840040/mizzou-central-florida-game-report.html">KC Star</a>: Mizzou-Central Florida game report<br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.kansascity.com/2012/09/29/3840056/mu-notebook-green-beckham-scores.html">KC Star</a>: MU notebook: <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/158633/dorial-green-beckham">Dorial Green-Beckham</a> scores first TD</li>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.stltoday.com/sports/college/mizzou/tiger-tracker/mizzou-holds-off-central-florida/article_e4941532-0a47-11e2-8b58-0019bb30f31a.html">Post-Dispatch</a>: Mizzou holds off Central Florida 21-16<br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.stltoday.com/sports/college/mizzou/mizzou-picks-the-right-time-for-key-plays/article_6e11e899-ba77-52ec-8831-fc5b1a90f512.html">Post-Dispatch</a>: Mizzou picks the right time for key plays<br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.stltoday.com/sports/college/mizzou/green-beckham-breaks-out-for-mizzou/article_bc2df1e9-28dc-5522-9d01-69f95962fd9a.html">Post-Dispatch</a>: Green-Beckham breaks out for Mizzou</li>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://missouri.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1415644">PowerMizzou</a>: Second-half salvo<br><a target="_blank" href="http://missouri.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1415665">PowerMizzou</a>: Game Balls: UCF<br><a target="_blank" href="http://missouri.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1415908">PowerMizzou</a>: Sunday Grade Card<br><a target="_blank" href="http://missouri.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1415702">PowerMizzou</a>: PMTV-HD: Week Five Post-Game</li>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.foxsportsmidwest.com/09/29/12/Mizzou-surges-for-win-over-Central-Flori/landing_mizzou.html?blockID=797443&feedID=3599">Fox Sports MW</a>: Mizzou surges for win over Central Florida</li>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://kbiasports.org/2012/09/29/tigers-start-slow-but-hold-off-central-florida/">KBIA Sports</a>: Tigers start slow but hold off Central Florida</li>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/college/knights/os-ucf-missouri-game-story-0930-20120929,0,6306201.story">Orlando Sentinel</a>: UCF football suffers disappointing 21-16 loss to Missouri<br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/os-mike-bianchi-ucf-missouri-0930-20120929,0,4139054.column">Orlando Sentinel</a>: UCF offense and fan base fail to show up against Missouri<br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/breakingnews/os-fan-storms-field-ucf-20120929,0,3971275.story">Orlando Sentinel</a>: UCF fan runs field<br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/college/knights/os-ucf-missouri-football-pictures-09292012,0,6247673.photogallery">Orlando Sentinel</a>: PICTURES: UCF vs. Missouri<br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.orlandosentinel.com/videogallery/72615664/Sports/Video-UCF-Missouri-postgame-with-Knights-head-coach-George-O-Leary">Orlando Sentinel</a>: VIDEO: UCF-Missouri postgame with Knights head coach George O'Leary<br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/os-cfb-ucf-missouri-highlights-eplayer,0,4385699.htmlstory">Orlando Sentinel</a>: VIDEO: Highlights</li>
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https://www.rockmnation.com/2012/9/30/3432072/mizzou-21-ucf-16-the-linksBill Connelly2012-09-29T14:37:58-05:002012-09-29T14:37:58-05:00Mizzou 21, UCF 16: Post-Game Live Thread
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<p>Style points do not exist this year. Just win, baby.</p> <p>The 2012 Mizzou offense is still the 2012 Mizzou offense -- iffy snaps, costly mistakes, inability to sustain a drive -- but Gary Pinkel's Tigers moved to 3-2 thanks to a dominant second half from the defense (the line looked fantastic after a mostly woeful first half), an 80-yard pass to <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/158633/dorial-green-beckham">Dorial Green-Beckham</a>, another punt return touchdown by Marcus Murphy and just enough timely running from Kendial Lawrence. Style points do not exist this year. Just win, baby.</p>
<p>Consider this your Rest Of Saturday live thread.</p>
https://www.rockmnation.com/2012/9/29/3429106/missouri-21-ucf-16-sheldon-richardsonBill Connelly2012-09-29T12:47:43-05:002012-09-29T12:47:43-05:00Mizzou-UCF: Second Half Live Thread
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<p>30 minutes to go ... still time to stop getting destroyed in the trenches...</p> <p style="text-align: center;">30 minutes to go ... Mizzou gets the ball first ... still time for Mizzou to stop getting destroyed (and destroying itself) in the trenches ... if that's still possible, anyway.</p>
https://www.rockmnation.com/2012/9/29/3428520/second-half-live-thread-mizzou-at-ucfBill Connelly2012-09-29T07:27:12-05:002012-09-29T07:27:12-05:00Mizzou at UCF: Live Thread
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<p>What: Mizzou FootballWho: Missouri Tigers (2-2) at Central Florida Knights (2-1)When: 11:05 a.m. CTWhere: Bright House Networks Stadium (45,323), Orlando</p> <p></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Just win. No style points. Win. Please. Just win.</p>
<p><br><strong>What: Mizzou Football<br>Who: Missouri Tigers (2-2) at Central Florida Knights (2-1)<br>When: 11:05 a.m. CT<br>Where: Bright House Networks Stadium (45,323), Orlando</strong></p>
<p><br><strong>TV: Fox Sports Net (Ron Thulin, Shaun King)<br>Radio: Tiger Network (Mike Kelly, Howard Richards)</strong></p>
https://www.rockmnation.com/2012/9/29/3427268/football-live-thread-mizzou-at-central-floridaBill Connelly2012-09-28T05:13:05-05:002012-09-28T05:13:05-05:00Mizzou Links, 9-28-12
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<p>Mizzou's offense attempts to get going, Keyon Dooling talks about abuse, and Mizzou has the No. 1 collegiate golfer in the country.</p> <h4>
<img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/553964/newlogo.jpg"> Mizzou Football Links</h4>
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<li> <b>Game Week</b><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.mutigers.com/allaccess/?media=336990">Mizzou Network</a>: 1 on 1 with Gary Pinkel<br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.columbiatribune.com/news/2012/sep/27/missouris-bonner-gets-first-start-against-central/">The Trib</a>: <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/85956/donovan-bonner">Donovan Bonner</a> gets first start against Central Florida<br><a target="_blank" href="http://missouri.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1414725">PowerMizzou</a>: Finding a balance
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<p>"I don't think it's anything we're doing," <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/85958/t-j-moe">T.J. Moe</a> said. "We certainly try to take advantage of what we're good at. But they're taking it away a little bit, defenses have, and we need to start slinging it around a little bit."</p>
<p>"Just with the defenses coming out, respecting our offense, they're coming in and finding different techniques to cover all the things we do on offense," <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/76613/kendial-lawrence">Kendial Lawrence</a> said. "I think that's what it is they're doing so far."</p>
<p>One player seems to have the clear-cut answer for the problem. It's the player responsible for turning the play from ho-hum into a home run.</p>
<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/115134/james-franklin">James Franklin</a> said his mentality is at fault. On Monday, he said he needed to be more aggressive in the passing game. After his shoulder was wrenched on a throw in the Georgia game, he admitted he became tentative looking for receivers downfield. But, all season he's tried to run carefully, tiptoeing his way to yards instead of running like he did a year ago.</p>
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<li> <b>Last Week</b><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.kansascity.com/2012/09/27/3836757/mu-film-room-observations-from.html">KC Star</a>: MU film room | Observations from a 31-10 loss to South Carolina
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<p>Another stat speaks to how conservative Missouri’s passing offense was Saturday. Of Franklin’s 18 passes, 11 were toward the boundary — the short side of the field — while three were in the middle and only four were toward the field. Franklin said his ailing shoulder — which forced him to miss the previous game — still bothered him some against the Gamecocks, so perhaps that’s why he made (or was instructed to make?) so many short, close throws. He didn’t forget how to play football overnight, so it’s obvious the injury is limiting him.</p>
<p>Either way, Pinkel reiterated Wednesday that he hopes to see Missouri throw the ball downfield more this week. And Franklin might want to start settling in against this "rush four, contain six" defensive look — which Georgia and South Carolina both used in wins over the Tigers — because Henson isn’t convinced it’s going anywhere, not with the defensive linemen the SEC has to offer.</p>
<p>"It’s the SEC, you know? That’s kind of what it’s all about, and that’s where it probably separate itself from rest of college football," Henson said. "Florida will be pretty good, Tennessee will be good, Alabama will be good, and I’m sure Vanderbilt and Kentucky will be good too … the bottom line is as not as much about who we’re playing as it is about us just playing with good fundamentals."</p>
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<li> <b>More DGB</b><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.stltoday.com/sports/college/mizzou/for-dgb-move-to-college-ball-hasn-t-been/article_5fa04bec-77c0-5038-a339-b59e56074614.html">Post-Dispatch</a>: For DGB, move to college ball hasn't been 1-2-3</li>
<li> <b>More Sheldon</b><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.kansascity.com/2012/09/27/3837078/instead-of-talk-mus-richardson.html">KC Star</a>: Instead of talk, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/134326/sheldon-richardson">Sheldon Richardson</a> is noticed for tackles</li>
<li> <b>Mailbag</b><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.columbiatribune.com/weblogs/behind-the-stripes/2012/sep/27/answering-the-twitter-mail-satchel/">The Trib (Dave Matter)</a>: Answering the Twitter Mail Satchel
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<p><b>@MizzouJason Britt is getting destroyed at tackle. 1st UGA's Jones, then USC's Clowney. What are the coaches going to do to not expose him?</b></p>
<p>First, we're talking about what might be the two best pass-rushers in the country. They're going to beat a lot of blockers this year. And Clowney didn't destroy Britt. He beat him cleanly twice on 29 pass plays. That's two too many but Britt held his own for the bulk of that game. I'd wager you won't find another left tackle in the SEC who will be asked to block Clowney 1-on-1 for an entire game like Britt was.</p>
<p><b>@bmikekorte Why do we get excuses about the OL rather than the usual "Move 'em over & move 'em up"? Did coaches' confidences take a hit?</b></p>
<p>Pinkel definitely changed his tone on the offensive line during his session with reporters on Monday. He went out of his way to say the line played well at times at South Carolina and has made progress since dealing with the injuries. There was much less commiserating about the lack of experience and healthy bodies.</p>
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<li> <b>SPOOOOOOOOOOOOOOON</b><br><a target="_blank" href="http://blog.wearemizzou.com/2012/09/weatherspoon-visits-6th-graders_27.html">We Are Mizzou</a>: Sean Weatherspoon Visits 6th Graders</li>
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<p>After a while with almost no basketball links, we had a mini-explosion yesterday, starting with a very, very important, tough admission from Keyon Dooling.</p>
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<li> <b>Keyon</b><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.csnne.com/basketball-boston-celtics/celtics-talk/Long-ago-abuse-and-years-of-repressing-t?blockID=780055&feedID=3352">CSNNE.com</a>: Long-ago abuse, and years of repressing the memories, took their toll on Keyon Dooling<br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.sbnation.com/2012/9/27/3420300/keyon-dooling-sexual-abuse-boston-celtics-retires">SB Nation</a>: Keyon Dooling reveals sexual abuse as a child<br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.celticstown.com/2012/09/27/keyon-dooling-discusses-being-sexually-abused-defends-rajon-rondo-spits-all-kinds-of-knowledge/">Celtics Town</a>: Keyon Dooling discusses being sexually abused, defends Rajon Rondo, spits all kinds of knowledge</li>
<li> <b>2012-13</b><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.columbiatribune.com/weblogs/courtside-view/2012/sep/27/sec-hurting-for-tested-talent/">The Trib (Steve Walentik)</a>: Not a lot of tested talent in SEC</li>
<li> <b>2013 Recruiting</b><br><a target="_blank" href="http://missouri.rivals.com/showmsg.asp?fid=489&tid=178669101&mid=178669101&sid=898&style=2">PowerMizzou</a>: [4-star Memphis PF] Johnathan Williams III Sets Announcement Date<br><a target="_blank" href="http://rivals.yahoo.com/missouri/basketball/recruiting/player-Johnathan-Williams%20III-111425">Rivals.com</a>: Johnathan Williams III profile</li>
<li> <b>A Kimmeh Endorsement</b><br><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InHlJ6NC2g4&feature=g-all-u">YouTube</a>: Kim English Says Vote for Truman!</li>
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<img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/553964/newlogo.jpg"> Mizzou Diamond Sports Links</h4>
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<li> <b>Fall Softball</b><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.mutigers.com/sports/w-softbl/spec-rel/092712aab.html">MUtigers.com</a>: Tigers Continue Fall Season on Friday</li>
<li> <b>Diaspora</b><br><a target="_blank" href="http://simmonsfield.blogspot.com/2012/09/mizzou-baseball-diaspora-mlb-futures.html">SimmonsField.com</a>: Mizzou Baseball Diaspora: MLB Futures</li>
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<li> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.columbiatribune.com/weblogs/beyond-box-score/2012/sep/27/the-scouting-report/">The Trib (Ross Dellenger)</a>: The Scouting Report</li>
<li> <b>Mizzou Volleyball</b><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.mutigers.com/sports/w-volley/spec-rel/092712aab.html">MUtigers.com</a>: Student-Athlete Spotlight: Whitney Little</li>
<li> <b>Mizzou Soccer</b><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.columbiamissourian.com/stories/2012/09/27/missouri-soccers-adeshigbin-ready-special-homecoming/">The Missourian</a>: Taiwo Adeshigbin ready for Georgia homecoming</li>
<li> <b>Mizzou Men's Golf</b><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.columbiatribune.com/news/2012/sep/27/area-scene-9-27/">The Trib</a>: Jace Long ranked as nation's top collegiate golfer</li>
<li> <b>Mizzou Women's Golf</b><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.mutigers.com/sports/w-golf/spec-rel/092712aaa.html">MUtigers.com</a>: Savich Representing Serbia in Women's World Amateur</li>
<li> <b>Mizzou Gymnastics</b><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.mutigers.com/sports/w-gym/spec-rel/092712aaa.html">MUtigers.com</a>: Verizon Arena to Host 2013 SEC Gymnastics Championship</li>
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<li> <b>Mmmmmm...</b><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.foodrepublic.com/2012/09/27/oktoberfest-pork-shank-recipe?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+FoodRepublic+%28Food+Republic%29&utm_content=Google+Reader">Food Republic</a>: Oktoberfest Pork Shank</li>
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https://www.rockmnation.com/2012/9/28/3422092/mizzou-links-9-28-12Bill Connelly2012-09-27T09:37:59-05:002012-09-27T09:37:59-05:00Ask Old Man Football
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<p>So, if you’re lovelorn, confused or curious, send your questions to oldmanfootballRMN@gmail.com and a young person will access them, print them on paper and give them to me. And then I’ll answer them, or I won’t, depending on their quality and my mood.</p> <p>Before Marching Mizzou’s Blood, Sweat & Tears medley; before Blood, Sweat & Tears; before tears, because football was full of blood and sweat and men who didn’t cry, I was there, watching the game, absorbing its lore, stewing in its juices. I made whiskey in a bathtub with Lombardi, drank it with Nagurski, overthrew the dictator of a banana republic with Butkus (black ops, soon to be declassified), and drew up 65 Toss Power Trap on a diner menu and slid it across the table to Stram.</p>
<p>I’ve accumulated a fair amount of knowledge over those years, and some wisdom, too. The proprietors of this paperless magazine have asked me to share it with you. Apparently, I’m going to do it with some regularity. And maybe from time to time with some irregularity.</p>
<p>So, if you’re lovelorn, confused or curious, send your questions to <a href="mailto:oldmanfootballRMN@gmail.com">oldmanfootballRMN@gmail.com</a> and a young person will access them, print them on paper and give them to me. And then I’ll answer them, or I won’t, depending on their quality and my mood.</p>
<p>Let’s get this ice cream social started.</p>
<p><b>Dear Old Man Football:</b> The other night my girlfriend and I were cuddled on the love seat under a goose-down comforter watching <i>Dance Moms</i> when we got into the worst argument. She said that she’d heard someone on the radio say that <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/115134/james-franklin" class="sbn-auto-link">James Franklin</a> wasn’t tough, and she thought that was crazy. I replied that he’s a glass figurine who plays like he’s walking on Fabergé eggshells. The next thing I knew, we were both yelling and then somehow I spilled my caramel macchiato all over my petite vanilla scones, and then she stormed out and went back to her place. So what’s the answer? Is James Franklin tough? <i>– The Bed’s Too Big Without Her.</i></p>
<p><b>Dear The Bed:</b> I might suggest that you pull your eyes away from The "Learning" Channel from time to time to watch some football. The game has changed, son. In recent weeks, a safety made a tackle and fractured his spine. A quarterback took a hit and lost part of his ear. During that time, James Franklin has been pummeled by ballerina-nimble rock formations named Jarvis Jones and <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/132103/kelcy-quarles" class="sbn-auto-link">Kelcy Quarles</a>, and he’s stood in the pocket to face meteor showers disguised as pass rushes. The fact that he continues to walk upright and speak in complete sentences ought to answer the question, m’kay? Also, she’s not coming back.</p>
<p><b>Dear Old Man Football:</b> Can you teach me how to Dougie? <i>– Buster Dougieless.</i></p>
<p><b>Dear Buster:</b> What?</p>
<p><b>Dear Old Man Football:</b> I’ve been playing <i>EA Sports NCAA Football 2013</i> on the Xbox for weeks, and my <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/missouri-tigers" class="sbn-auto-link">Missouri Tigers</a> are unstoppable. James Franklin passes for 300 yards and runs for 150 every game, and we just beat Alabama by 28 points. I’m getting something out of the offense that Pinkel and Yost aren’t. Do you think I should apply for a spot on the coaching staff? It doesn’t have to be offensive coordinator or even quarterbacks coach. I’d be willing to start as a graduate assistant. <i>– Video Coordinator.</i></p>
<p><b>Dear Video Coordinator:</b> Yes, yes, I do think you should apply for a spot. Send a letter to Coach Pinkel describing your expertise just as you’ve explained it here, and then share his response with us. Get it on video if at all possible.</p>
<p>That said, I think you may be operating under a misunderstanding about your video game. Mind you, I don’t know much about the Xbox. I won’t play any game with a controller that has seventeen moving parts. That’s not leisure; that’s a vocation. Give me a joystick with a single red button and I’m in the tall clover. Just thinking about playing some <i>Space Invaders</i> on the Atari 2600 makes me feel like an ex-smoker drifting through the exhaust of an unfiltered Camel. Smoooooth.</p>
<p>Where was I? Oh, yes, <i>NCAA Football 2013</i>. I know a young person who likes to play that game. In it, Missouri’s quarterback is a rangy dual-threat athlete with medium-brown skin who wears the number 1. Despite what some might call remarkable coincidences, this is not James Franklin. We know this because the back of his jersey says "QB #1" and not "Franklin." James Franklin is an amateur, a student-athlete who plays for the love of the game and a full scholarship, and we have rules in place to protect him.</p>
<p>We would never exploit him to help sell a video game that retails for $44.99, just like we would never sell his jersey for $60 in the team store. I know that you’re thinking that the store does sell a jersey with the number 1 on it, but that’s simply because the Missouri Tigers are number 1, see? You might also note that the store sells a jersey with the number 28 on it, and that’s probably because <a href="http://www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/news/2012/06/12/missouri-ranks-28th-care-for-women.html">Missouri ranks 28th in care for women with ovarian cancer.</a></p>
<p>The fact that you are having such success with a randomly-selected quarterback (and not James Franklin) only bolsters your case for a position on the staff.</p>
<p><b>Dear Old Man Football:</b> I’ll be in Kansas City tonight with nothing to do. Suggestions? <i>– Killing Time is KillingMe.</i></p>
<p><b>Dear Killing Time:</b> The only reasonable thing to do is to see Nick Lowe play at Knuckleheads. The man is a treasure. <a href="http://thephoenix.com/boston/music/90947-lowe-life/">I interviewed him once. </a>And there’s nothing like the sound of a spry young troubadour punctuated by the high lonesome sound of a train whistle.</p>
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<p>As a bonus, I will purchase a libation for the first person who identifies Old Man Football at the show.</p>
<p>Until next time, here’s a tribute to a man who helped provide the soundtrack to my youth.</p>
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https://www.rockmnation.com/2012/9/27/3417312/ask-old-man-footballMichael Atchison2012-09-27T05:12:49-05:002012-09-27T05:12:49-05:00Mizzou Links, 9-27-12
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<p>Blaine Gabbert has mixed allegiances this week, DGB's slow start is not completely uncommon, and Nike Nike Nike Nike Nike.</p> <h4>
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<b>This Week</b><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.mutigers.com/allaccess/?media=336838">Mizzou Network</a>: 1 on 1 with <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/76613/kendial-lawrence" class="sbn-auto-link">Kendial Lawrence</a><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.columbiatribune.com/weblogs/beyond-box-score/2012/sep/26/pretty-cool-hosting-missouri-ucf-player-says/">The Trib</a>: "Pretty cool" hosting Missouri, UCF players says<br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.columbiamissourian.com/stories/2012/09/26/ej-gaines-understands-what-went-wrong-missouri-football/">The Missourian</a>: Missouri's struggles don't discourage cornerback <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/115141/e-j-gaines" class="sbn-auto-link">E.J. Gaines</a><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.kansascity.com/2012/09/26/3835595/mu-defense-getting-back-to-basics.html">KC Star</a>: MU defense getting back to basics on tackling<br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.stltoday.com/sports/college/mizzou/tigers-will-see-former-teammate-at-central-florida/article_ec6bbf67-dafb-5f90-aff6-0a848b699d6f.html">Post-Dispatch</a>: Tigers will see former teammate at Central Florida
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<p><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/115135/tyler-gabbert" class="sbn-auto-link">[Tyler] Gabbert</a> isn't dwelling on his departure from Mizzou, where his older brother, Blaine, was a two-year starter before becoming the 10th player selected overall, by the Jacksonville Jaguars, in the 2011 NFL draft.</p>
<p>"Not really; I've been gone from there for so long," Gabbert said by phone Tuesday morning. "All of those feelings got out of the way that past year-and-a-half or however long it's been."</p>
<p>Gabbert was a Mizzou teammate of his brother's when he redshirted in 2010 and opted to transfer when Franklin was named the No. 1 quarterback at MU following their competition in the spring of 2011.</p>
<p>"It was just the right decision for me at the time to explore other opportunities, and I'm glad I ended up at Central Florida," he said.</p>
<p>As for the view from Mizzou, offensive coordinator David Yost last week said, " 'Once a Tiger, always a Tiger' is kind of how we look at it."</p>
<p>Still, Yost joked that he was curious to know where <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/36902/blaine-gabbert" class="sbn-auto-link">Blaine Gabbert's</a> allegiance might be this week and said he planned to text him to ask "what jersey he's going to wear."</p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.stltoday.com/sports/college/mizzou/tiger-tracker/pinkel-we-want-to-do-a-better-job/article_63025f7a-07f8-11e2-842e-0019bb30f31a.html">Post-Dispatch</a>: Pinkel: 'We want to do a better job' (<i>really? you went with that quote?</i>)<br><a target="_blank" href="http://missouri.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1413991">PowerMizzou</a>: Powered Up: Not much has changed
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<p>The way I look at this season is the way I have always looked at this season. Success or failure will be determined by four games. </p>
<p>I say this assuming Missouri should beat Vandy, Kentucky and Syracuse at home. I say it feeling confident the Tigers will lose to the Crimson Tide. </p>
<p>Those results would put Missouri at 5-3 with four games undecided on the schedule. The first of those games comes Saturday at Central Florida. </p>
<p>It is a game many have viewed as a snake pit for the Tigers. You're playing a non-BCS team on the road in the biggest home game they'll have all season. It's a tough draw. It's not a game Missouri would likely schedule in just about any year. But caught in transition between the Big 12 and the SEC, the Tigers had to find someone, anyone who had an open date. The Golden Knights did and you can bet they weren't volunteering to come to Columbia just to be charitable. </p>
<p>Yes, this game is a potential pitfall. But, honestly, it's a game Missouri should win. IF the Tigers are the team they want to believe they are. If Mizzou can win this game and the three home games I've given them, bowl eligibility is assured. And, right now, that's the goal.</p>
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<b>Sheldon</b><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.columbiamissourian.com/stories/2012/09/26/missouri-footballs-richardson-stands-out-while-saying-little/">The Missourian</a>: <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/134326/sheldon-richardson" class="sbn-auto-link">Sheldon Richardson</a> now speaks softly, makes big plays</li>
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<b>DGB</b><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.columbiatribune.com/news/2012/sep/26/still-waiting-for-liftoff/">The Trib</a>: Green-Beckham off to quiet start to freshman year
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<p>Green-Beckham was on the field for 26 of Missouri's 58 plays in the 31-10 loss, Pinkel said. Franklin and backup <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/134321/corbin-berkstresser" class="sbn-auto-link">Corbin Berkstresser</a> completed 18 of 26 passes, four of which were thrown to Green-Beckham. His only catch was a 9-yarder from Berkstresser on the game's final series, a 75-yard touchdown drive.</p>
<p>"Everyone would like to see him catch 25 balls a game and catch touchdowns and all that stuff. But he's progressing there with more reps," Hill said. "We had more plays that were scheduled to go his way, but for one reason or another, sometimes it's coverage, or sometimes the quarterback went the other way with it."</p>
<p>Missouri coaches don't sound panicked over Green-Beckham's slow start. They're not coddling him either.</p>
<p>Asked if Green-Beckham had a good attitude, Pinkel answered: "Yeah, I think so. Why? Have you noticed him walking to class being grumpy or something?"</p>
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<b>Consider It Another Step In The Initiation Process: Steve Spurrier Is Kinda Passive-Aggressively Digging At Us</b><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.columbiatribune.com/weblogs/behind-the-stripes/2012/sep/26/spurrier-time-will-tell-if-tigers-can-compete/">The Trib (Dave Matter)</a>: Spurrier: Time will tell if Tigers can compete</li>
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<b>2013 Recruiting</b><br><a target="_blank" href="http://missouri.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1414535">PowerMizzou</a>: Following the Future</li>
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<b>Apparently Truman Is Still Alive In The Capital One Mascot Challenge...</b><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.capitalonebowl.com/mascots/m/8">Capital One Bowl</a>: Truman vs. Raider Red</li>
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<b>Multimedia</b><br><a target="_blank" href="http://blog.wearemizzou.com/2012/09/coach-to-cure-md.html">We Are Mizzou</a>: Coach to Cure MD<br><a target="_blank" href="http://blog.wearemizzou.com/2012/09/mizzou-nike-uniforms_26.html">We Are Mizzou</a>: Mizzou Nike Uniforms</li>
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<b>Late, But Worth It</b><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2012/9/26/3413656/the-numerical-week-4-bill-snyder-denard-robinson-connor-shaw">SB Nation (self-share)</a>: The Numerical, Week 4: 3 acts, 2 QBs and 1 wizard
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<p><b>1</b>. Passes that left South Carolina quarterback <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/116169/connor-shaw" class="sbn-auto-link">Connor Shaw's</a> hand and actually hit the ground in a 31-10 win over Missouri. Shaw completed 20 of 21 passes (his only incompletion came in the first drive, like a pitcher who gives up a double with one out in the first inning and pitches a perfect game the rest of the way), and while a majority were dump-offs directed at running back <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/116171/marcus-lattimore" class="sbn-auto-link">Marcus Lattimore</a> and <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/78900/justice-cunningham" class="sbn-auto-link">Justice Cunningham</a>, he was right on the money when he did choose to go downfield as well. It was still a sign that whatever shoulder issues Shaw was experiencing through most of the season's first month are a thing of the past. He looked incredible.</p>
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<b>Scroll Down To The Part About The Montana Project -- It's Great</b><br><a target="_blank" href="http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/writers/stewart_mandel/09/26/bill-snyder-kansas-state/2.html">SI.com (Stewart Mandel)</a>: Mailbag<center><iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/__kJjJvlvak" frameborder="0"></iframe></center>
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<b>Just Us Talking And Stuff</b><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=4OwT_riqrJk">SB Nation YouTube</a>: College Football Week Five Hangout with Dan Rubenstein, Bill Connelly, and Spencer Hall</li>
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<b>SEC</b><br><a target="_blank" href="http://simmonsfield.blogspot.com/2012/09/sxse-war-eagle.html">SimmonsField.com</a>: SxSE: War Eagle</li>
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<b>Mizzou Soccer</b><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.mutigers.com/sports/w-soccer/spec-rel/092612aaa.html">MUtigers.com</a>: No. 9 Mizzou Travels to Georgia, Tennessee This Weekend</li>
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<b>Mizzou Volleyball</b><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.mutigers.com/sports/w-volley/spec-rel/092612aab.html">MUtigers.com</a>: Volleyball Returns Home to Face Texas A&M, Georgia<br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.columbiamissourian.com/stories/2012/09/26/there-can-only-be-one-libero/">The Missourian</a>: Position change works well for Missouri volleyball team</li>
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<b>Mizzou Men's Golf</b><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.mutigers.com/sports/m-golf/spec-rel/092612aaa.html">MUtigers.com</a>: Mizzou Golf Ranked No. 11 Nationally</li>
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<b>Mizzou Cross Country</b><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.mutigers.com/sports/c-xc/spec-rel/092612aaa.html">MUtigers.com</a>: Tigers Travel to Louisville for Nation's Largest Meet</li>
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<b>Mizzou Women's Basketball</b><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.mutigers.com/sports/w-baskbl/spec-rel/092612aaa.html">MUtigers.com</a>: Women's Basketball Season Tickets on Sale Now</li>
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<b>Mizzou Wrestling</b><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.mutigers.com/sports/m-wrestl/spec-rel/092612aaa.html">MUtigers.com</a>: Bradley To Be Featured in 2012 All-Star Classic</li>
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<b>I'm Sure Ronaldo Would Have Done, Like, Exactly The Same Thing...</b><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.bavarianfootballworks.com/2012/9/27/3415218/fair-play-from-miroslav-klose">Bavarian Football Works</a>: Fair Play from Miroslav Klose</li>
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https://www.rockmnation.com/2012/9/27/3416434/mizzou-links-9-27-12Bill Connelly2012-09-26T05:05:12-05:002012-09-26T05:05:12-05:00Mizzou Links, 9-26-12
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<p>Sheldon Richardson thrives, E.J. Gaines moves on, and Mizzou extends Tim Jamieson's contract.</p> <p>And now that the monstrous trip diary is out of the way, it's time to play catch-up. In terms of in-week progress, I am typically where I find myself on about Monday afternoon. But that BTBS piece <i>reeeeeally</i> needs to get written today, huh? Full-speed ahead.</p>
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<li> <b>This Week</b><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.mutigers.com/allaccess/?media=336465">Mizzou Network</a>: 1 on 1 with <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/115141/e-j-gaines">E.J. Gaines</a><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.columbiatribune.com/news/2012/sep/25/not-giving-up-on-franklin/">The Trib</a>: Pinkel says he expects <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/115134/james-franklin">James Franklin</a> to improve<br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.kansascity.com/2012/09/25/3833800/tigers-expect-a-challenge-at-central.html">KC Star</a>: Missouri expects a challenge at Central Florida (<i>gee, you think?</i>)<br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.stltoday.com/sports/college/mizzou/tiger-tracker/a-sec-ond-look-at-mizzou-media-day/article_283d5252-072e-11e2-a464-001a4bcf6878.html">Post-Dispatch</a>: A SEC-ond look at Mizzou media day<br><a target="_blank" href="http://missouri.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1413386">PowerMizzou</a>: Tuesday's Top Tigers<br><a target="_blank" href="http://kbiasports.org/2012/09/25/missouri-looks-to-clean-up-defensive-mistakes-missed-tackles-against-central-florida/">KBIA Sports</a>: Missouri looks to clean up defensive mistakes, missed tackles against Central Florida</li>
<li> <b>Sheldon</b><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.stltoday.com/sports/college/mizzou/richardson-starting-to-meet-expectations/article_704db56e-7348-56ce-afa9-44e4d97e689c.html">Post-Dispatch</a>: <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/134326/sheldon-richardson">Sheldon Richardson</a> starting to meet expectations
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<p>The revitalized Richardson, who missed spring practice after shoulder surgery, is down about 30 pounds from a year ago, such weight loss that he said Kuligowski at one point told him to eat some donuts lest he shrivel away.</p>
<p>His mobility and durability both have improved remarkably, which explains why he at times is lined up outside or as a de facto linebacker.</p>
<p>"He's kind of our wild card," Kuligowski said.</p>
<p>Or as defensive coordinator Dave Steckel put it: "God has blessed him with talent, and through his work ethic and (Kuligowski's) brain we're trying to utilize that talent."</p>
<p>But there's another difference that's evident to those around him: sheer desire. That work ethic Steckel referred to?</p>
<p>"Fantastic," he said.</p>
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<li> <b>Next Week</b><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.mutigers.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/092512aaa.html">MUtigers.com</a>: GA Tickets for Vanderbilt Game on Sale Wednesday</li>
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<li> <b>Mizzou Madness</b><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.columbiatribune.com/news/2012/sep/25/area-scene-9-25/">The Trib</a>: ESPN will cover Mizzou Madness basketball event</li>
<li> <b>:-(</b><br><a target="_blank" href="http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/ncaab-the-dagger-college-basketball-blog/meac-preview-rush-publicity-missouri-win-long-lasting-131531762--ncaab.html">The Dagger</a>: MEAC Preview: Rush of publicity from Missouri win has long-lasting impact at Norfolk State</li>
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<li> <b>Comebacks</b><br><a target="_blank" href="http://kenpom.com/blog/index.php/weblog/the_1_ers_2012s_craziest_comebacks">KenPom.com</a>: The 1%-ers: 2012's craziest comebacks</li>
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<p>Not that you cannot end an extended contract early, but Mizzou's extension of Tim Jamieson's contract really is, as trripleplay puts it below, a <i>huge</i> vote of confidence at a time when, honestly, a lot of us are struggling with confidence in the baseball program. Of course, the reason I personally struggle with confidence doesn't really have to do with Jamieson -- it has more to do with the fact that we saw some of the conference's baseball facilities this past week, and ... Mizzou has a long way to go, both in terms of department support and fan support. Fingers crossed.</p>
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<li> <b>Jamieson</b><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.mutigers.com/sports/m-basebl/spec-rel/092512aaa.html">MUtigers.com</a>: Jamieson Extended Through 2015<br><a target="_blank" href="http://simmonsfield.blogspot.com/2012/09/tim-jamiesons-contract-extended.html">SimmonsField.com</a>: Tim Jamieson's contract extended
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<p>In a HUGE vote of confidence, Mike Alden and the MU Athletic Department have extended Tim Jamieson's contract through 2015.</p>
<p>Jamieson's contract had been scheduled to conclude at the end of the current 2012-13 season, leaving room for speculation that his job security was depended on performance in the Tigers' first year in the tough Southeastern Conference.</p>
<p>But the AD apparently believes that the coach who led his team to the Big 12 Tournament title in 2012 deserves more of a running start in the SEC.</p>
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<li> <b>Fall Practice</b><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.mutigers.com/sports/m-basebl/spec-rel/092512aac.html">MUtigers.com</a>: Baseball Opens Official Fall Practice Thursday</li>
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<li> <b>Mizzou Soccer</b><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.columbiatribune.com/weblogs/beyond-box-score/2012/sep/25/soccer-rpi-results-in-missouri-is-no-9/">The Trib (Ross Dellenger)</a>: Soccer RPI results in: Missouri is No. 9</li>
<li> <b>Mizzou Women's Basketball</b><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.mutigers.com/sports/w-baskbl/spec-rel/092512aaa.html">MUtigers.com</a>: Mizzou Women's Hoops to Appear on National Stage</li>
<li> <b>Mizzou Tennis</b><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.mutigers.com/sports/w-tennis/spec-rel/092512aab.html">MUtigers.com</a>: Behind the Scenes with Nina Pantic</li>
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https://www.rockmnation.com/2012/9/26/3410554/mizzou-links-9-26-12Bill Connelly