Rock M Nation - National Signing Day 2014: Mizzou signs 28 after 12-2 seasonA Blog for Ol' Mizzouhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/50319/rmn-fav.png2016-04-08T05:00:09-05:00http://www.rockmnation.com/rss/stream/51452852016-04-08T05:00:09-05:002016-04-08T05:00:09-05:00Mizzou's recruiting retention rates aren't great
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<p>Here are today's Mizzou Links.</p> <h3>
<img src="https://cdn3.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/3376996/6u3PzSW.0.png" alt="Mizzou Tigers pennant" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;"> What's On</h3>
<p>The baseball winning streak is over.</p>
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<p><a href="http://mutigers.com/news/2016/4/7/BSB_MIZZ32.aspx" target="_blank">MUtigers.com: @MizzouBaseball Drops Opener to Auburn, 11-9</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.columbiatribune.com/sports/missouri-baseball-team-drops-opener-against-auburn/article_d9ff5f00-b443-567b-a7d1-3affa9d37bef.html?_dc=872390501228.246" target="_blank">The Trib: Missouri baseball team drops opener against Auburn</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.columbiamissourian.com/sports/mizzou_sports/auburn-baseball-shuts-down-missouri-in-a-sloppy-high-scoring/article_93177ed4-fd36-11e5-92ff-933c4d6c40f3.html" target="_blank">The Missourian: Auburn baseball shuts down Missouri in a sloppy, high-scoring matchup</a></p>
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<img src="https://cdn2.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/5924823/IMOz6Gc.0.png"> Gadbois can run</h5>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.columbiatribune.com/sports/mu/gadbois-is-mu-s-blur-on-the-bases/article_246a2ea6-85e6-5ff1-8823-7d602f1c2e3b.html?_dc=276768362025.2073">The Trib: Gadbois is MU's blur on the bases</a></p>
<p>Jake Ring, by the way, leads the SEC in stolen bases on the <i>men's</i> side, too. Oh yeah, and Paige Lowary's got pretty big goals.</p>
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<img src="https://cdn3.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/3376996/6u3PzSW.0.png" alt="Mizzou Tigers pennant" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;"> Mizzou's 2014 signing class might be more damaging than 2012</h3>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.columbiatribune.com/blogs/behind_the_stripes/stat-spotlight-roster-retention-for-sec-teams/article_0dd23aa0-fc1b-11e5-9cf0-8bb1c013c0a2.html?_dc=574087790567.6096">The Trib (David Morrison): Stat Spotlight: Roster Retention for SEC teams</a></p>
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<p>So which class, statistically speaking, has actually been the most damaging for Missouri?</p>
<p>2014, the only one in which the Tigers have a below-average retention rate when it comes to the rest of the SEC, but just barely.</p>
<p>Currently, Missouri has 22 of 28 players (78.6 percent, the average is 79.1) on campus and on pace to finish their eligibility from that class. Greg Taylor could make that rate 82.1 percent, as well, if he gets here as planned this summer.</p>
<p>Other than Taylor, though, Lawrence Lee got kicked off the team, Andy Bauer was forced to retire from the sport, Thomas Richard and Mike Fairchild left the team and Darnell Green never showed up.</p>
<p>Similarly, if Clay Rhodes doesn't return to the team, the 2013 class will drop to 57.1 percent retention (12 of 21), below the league average of 58.8.</p>
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<p>We talk a lot about how much Missouri has lost from its 2012 class, but David Morrison's latest suggests that a <i>different</i> class has been abnormally shaky compared to the rest of the SEC ... and it's the one that came on the heels of the 2013 run to the SEC title game. Gary Pinkel always did have a strange relationship with recruiting and success. Going simply by success on the field, this should have been one of his best, deepest classes, but it's thinned out a bit. Meanwhile, the 2005 and 2010 classes, which came on the heels of either disastrous (2004) or mediocre (2009) seasons, were program saviors of sorts.</p>
<p>Of course, there's another trend that might -- <i>might</i> -- be worth noting. If the 2013 class indeed ends up below-average from a retention standpoint, that would mean that Missouri's first three recruiting classes after the SEC move could all end up either at SEC averages or below them from a retention standpoint. I'm not sure if that means anything or not, but I guess it <i>could </i>considering Missouri's program has been built more around depth and development than star power.</p>
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<img src="https://cdn2.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/5924823/IMOz6Gc.0.png"> More on the Spike Lee Mizzou joint</h5>
<p><a href="http://www.columbiatribune.com/sports/mu/lee-s-film-is-worth-seeing-even-if-it-s/article_c0ce28d1-be6f-5e81-a96e-3673ddc68cf1.html?_dc=334054897478.4654" target="_blank">The Trib: Lee's film is worth seeing, even if it's only a piece of the picture</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.themaneater.com/stories/2016/4/7/ldamian-washington-and-marvin-foster-give-thoughts/" target="_blank">The Maneater: L’Damian Washington and Marvin Foster respond to ‘2 Fists Up’</a></p>
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<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.stltoday.com/sports/olympics/area-wrestlers-eye-olympics/article_d743f3a1-2fd9-5b2b-a1fa-cad6b17e82df.html">Post-Dispatch: Area wrestlers eye Olympics</a></p>
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<p>With that championship, Cox also earned a spot in the U.S. Olympic Trials, which will be held Saturday and Sunday at the University of Iowa’s Carver-Hawkeye Arena.</p>
<p>This weekend’s winners will represent the United States in the Olympic Games this summer in Rio de Janeiro.</p>
<p>"It would mean the world to me," Cox said of the Trials just a few days after winning in New York City. "That’s something I’ve always wanted. As a kid, you know, you dream of that ... The thing about wrestlers is, there is no professional, there’s no national wrestling league or anything like that. You go to college and then your time’s kind of up, so this is really it."</p>
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<p><a href="http://mutigers.com/news/2016/4/4/mens-basketball-mizzouhoops-summer-camps-open-for-registration.aspx" target="_blank">MUtigers.com: @MizzouHoops Summer Camps Open for Registration</a></p>
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<p><a href="http://mutigers.com/news/2016/4/7/track-field-miz-trackfield-ready-for-competitive-field-in-georgia.aspx" target="_blank">MUtigers.com: @MIZ_TrackField Ready for Competitive Field in Georgia</a></p>
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<img src="https://cdn2.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/5924823/IMOz6Gc.0.png"> Swimming & Diving</h5>
<p><a href="http://mutigers.com/news/2016/4/6/womens-swimming-and-diving-former-mizzouswimdive-swimmer-bouchard-qualifies-for-canadian-olympic-team.aspx" target="_blank">MUtigers.com: Former @MizzouSwimDive Swimmer Bouchard Qualifies for Canadian Olympic Team</a></p>
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https://www.rockmnation.com/2016/4/8/11391940/missouri-football-recruiting-retention-2014-gary-pinkel-secBill Connelly2014-06-11T13:24:47-05:002014-06-11T13:24:47-05:002014 recruit enrollment about done
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<p>Consider this your Wednesday overflow thread.</p> <p>Per Twitter, we've just about got all the details for the 2014 football recruiting/enrollment class figured out.</p>
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<p>John Beckham says Darnell Green is planning on enrolling at MU in January. No update on <span>Dorial Green-Beckham</span> at this point.</p>
— David Morrison (@DavidCMorrison) <a href="https://twitter.com/DavidCMorrison/statuses/476772164381581313">June 11, 2014</a>
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<p>I called Beckham because I nearly disastrously misread a tweet. He was gracious enough to set me straight, though.</p>
— David Morrison (@DavidCMorrison) <a href="https://twitter.com/DavidCMorrison/statuses/476772293566144513">June 11, 2014</a>
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<p>2014 <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Mizzou&src=hash">#Mizzou</a> signee <a href="https://twitter.com/trevonwalters">@trevonwalters</a> was cleared to enroll on Wednesday, and said he's feeling relief (FREE): <a href="https://t.co/izfDekEeCb">https://t.co/izfDekEeCb</a></p>
— Pete Scantlebury (@PeteScantlebury) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteScantlebury/statuses/476784041169920000">June 11, 2014</a>
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<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.columbiatribune.com/blogs/behind_the_stripes/mu-signing-class-enrollment-update/article_dabcd522-ea69-11e3-82d5-001a4bcf6878.html">David Morrison has updated his Signing Class Enrollment post to include this information</a>. This works out pretty well. Walters could be an early-impact guy in a Marcus Murphy role -- running back, slot receiver, return man -- but Mizzou will have a bigger need for receivers in 2015 than 2014, after Jimmie Hunt, Bud Sasser, and Darius White have all graduated.</p>
<p>With Walters in, Green's decision made, <a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/GrindFor10/status/476581432748675072">Walter Brady likely on his way soon</a>, and <a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/rashaanish21/status/473892486340157441">Ish Witter likely enrolling in July</a>, that basically leaves only Greg Taylor's status up in the air. The safety from East St. Louis was one of my favorite signees in this class, so it would be disappointing if he ended up going the JUCO route, but it would be more disappointing for 2015 than 2014. The 2014 rotation is pretty full.</p>
https://www.rockmnation.com/2014/6/11/5800816/2014-football-recruiting-darnell-green-trevon-waltersBill Connelly2014-05-22T05:21:39-05:002014-05-22T05:21:39-05:00Links: Another 2014 recruit
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<p>Missouri adds JUCO transfer Eddie Heard, Jr., to its 2014 recruiting class, Namon Wright is officially a 2014 basketball signee (again), and Tim Jamieson gets one more year as Mizzou's baseball coach.</p> <h4>
<img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/553964/newlogo.jpg"> 1. One more for the class of 2014</h4>
<p>So this is fun: Mizzou just added another 2014 commitment. Eddie Heard, Jr., of Laney College (Cal.) committed to the Tigers over Oregon and Washington. His stats last year were not mind-blowing -- seven tackles for loss, four sacks -- so one probably shouldn't expect more than about four TFLs and two sacks from him this year, but Mizzou was a bit lacking from a depth perspective, and adding an upper-classman will take at least a little bit of pressure off of <span>Charles Harris</span> and <span>Marcus Loud</span> to succeed immediately.</p>
<p>Heard was apparently a qualifier out of high school but chose the JUCO route to raise his profile. If he was choosing between Mizzou, Oregon, and Washington, I'd say that gambit worked. Here's some film.</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.columbiatribune.com/blogs/behind_the_stripes/missouri-adds-juco-defensive-end-to-class-of/article_82df7650-e101-11e3-853d-001a4bcf6878.html?_dc=57730831438.67552" target="_blank">The Trib (Behind the Stripes): Missouri adds JUCO defensive end to Class of 2014<br></a><a href="http://www.stltoday.com/sports/college/mizzou/eye-on-the-tigers/juco-d-lineman-commits-to-mu/article_8c172797-c2ee-5a43-bca2-a8aa33592e3d.html" target="_blank">Post-Dispatch: JUCO D-lineman commits to MU<br></a><a href="https://missouri.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1643367" target="_blank">PowerMizzou: Mizzou adds to 2014 class<br></a><a href="http://www.kansascity.com/2014/05/21/5038218/missouri-football-team-lands-commitment.html" target="_blank">KC Star: Missouri football team lands commitment from junior college defensive lineman Eddie Heard Jr</a></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">And other recruiting...<br></span><a href="https://missouri.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1643113" target="_blank">PowerMizzou: Spring Tour: Winnetonka<br></a><a href="https://missouri.rivals.com/showmsg.asp?fid=489&tid=201143794&mid=201143794&sid=898&style=2" target="_blank">PowerMizzou: Wednesday Recruiting Headlines</a><br><a href="https://missouri.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1643252" target="_blank">PowerMizzou: Mizzou offer 'shocked' Austin</a></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Mizzouminati<br></span><a href="http://msn.foxsports.com/kansas-city/story/experts-say-michael-sam-will-open-more-doors-for-mizzou-recruiting-wise-than-close-them-052114" target="_blank">Fox Sports MW: Experts say Michael Sam will open more doors for Mizzou, recruiting-wise, than close them</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2014/2/11/5402082/the-mizzouminati-inside-missouri-footballs-secret-society" target="_blank">Never forget</a>.</p>
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<img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/553964/newlogo.jpg"> 2. The Wright choice ... Wright for Anderson ... this just feels Wright...</h4>
<p><a href="http://www.stltoday.com/sports/college/mizzou/eye-on-the-tigers/mu-officially-adds-wright-to-class/article_f4745c2f-2ca3-5608-8ee5-824f1971eb8c.html" target="_blank">Post-Dispatch: MU officially adds Wright to 2014 class<br></a><a href="http://www.columbiatribune.com/blogs/courtside_view/anderson-happy-wright-will-be-a-tiger/article_b1e9691a-e101-11e3-906f-0017a43b2370.html" target="_blank">The Trib (Courtside View): Anderson happy Wright will be a Tiger</a></p>
<p>By the way, four-star point guard Shelton Mitchell visited both Missouri and Vanderbilt in the last week, and a decision from him could come as soon as today, though he tweeted yesterday that he hadn't made up his mind yet.</p>
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<img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/553964/newlogo.jpg"> 3. Teflon Tim</h4>
<p><a href="http://www.stltoday.com/sports/college/mizzou/eye-on-the-tigers/jamieson-will-return-for/article_e162ac69-4c59-59c2-83af-a36d47923858.html" target="_blank">Post-Dispatch: Jamieson will return for 2015</a></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">In the pros<br></span><a href="http://www.mutigers.com/sports/m-basebl/spec-rel/052114aab.html" target="_blank">MUtigers.com: Tigers in Major League Baseball</a></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Hello, campers<br></span><a href="http://www.columbiatribune.com/sports/mu/mu-baseball-hosting-youth-camps/article_6c26e430-e100-11e3-bbdd-001a4bcf6878.html" target="_blank">The Trib: MU baseball hosting youth camps</a></p>
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<img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/553964/newlogo.jpg"> 4. Championships start tomorrow</h4>
<p><a href="http://www.stltoday.com/sports/college/mizzou/cuartero-leads-mizzou-to-college-golf-s-biggest-stage/article_77da3976-92a4-5016-a745-eedc069c35ca.html" target="_blank">Post-Dispatch: Cuartero leads Mizzou to college golf's biggest stage</a></p>
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<img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/553964/newlogo.jpg"> 5. WHATNOT</h4>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Saw this coming<br></span><a href="http://www.columbiatribune.com/sports/mu/mu-cross-country-coach-resigns-after-suspension/article_6aac71dc-e106-11e3-8f72-10604b9f6eda.html" target="_blank">The Trib: MU cross country coach resigns after suspension</a></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Track & Field<br></span><a href="http://www.mutigers.com/sports/c-track/spec-rel/052114aab.html" target="_blank">MUtigers.com: Senior Spotlight: Heather Green</a></p>
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<img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/553964/newlogo.jpg"> 6. Only $10-15K for Biz Markie!</h4>
<p><a href="http://consequenceofsound.net/2014/05/want-to-book-your-favorite-band-heres-how-much-itll-cost/" target="_blank">Consequence of Sound: Want to book your favorite band? Here’s how much it’ll cost</a></p>
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<img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/553964/newlogo.jpg"> 7. DAMN YOU, INTERNET</h4>
<p><a href="http://www.theverge.com/2014/5/21/5737508/the-internet-ruined-tom-cruise-last-movie-star" target="_blank">The Verge: The internet ruined Tom Cruise for everyone</a></p>
https://www.rockmnation.com/2014/5/22/5740934/mizzou-links-football-recruiting-eddie-heard-jrBill Connelly2014-02-18T05:08:36-06:002014-02-18T05:08:36-06:00Links: Sam, Ealy, QBs, and the SEC Network
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<p>Kony Ealy is Justin Tuck, Mizzou gives Drew Lock a new look, the SEC Network should help out the hoops viewing experience, and ... WE'RE TALKING SPRING FOOTBALL!!!!!1!!</p> <h4>
<img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/553964/newlogo.jpg"> 1. <span>Michael Sam</span> Watch, Day 9</h4>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.kansascity.com/2014/02/15/4827288/in-columbia-hate-meets-its-match.html">KC Star: In Columbia, hate meets its match as community stands with Michael Sam</a><br><a target="_blank" href="http://cinesport.kcstar.com/kcstar-kansas-city-sports/gregorian-mizzou-rallies-behind-sam/">KC Star: Gregorian: Mizzou Rallies Behind Sam</a></p>
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<img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/553964/newlogo.jpg"> 2. That 'other' end (you know, the first-rounder)</h4>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-mock-draft/2014/2/17/5417628/kony-ealy-2014-nfl-draft-scouting-report">SB Nation: Kony Ealy 2014 NFL Draft scouting report</a></p>
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<p><b>Pro comparison</b>: Justin Tuck, New York Giants - Like Tuck, Ealy enters the NFL as a player who will rely on his agility and strength while picking up the nuances of the NFL games. Tuck and Ealy both demonstrate a solid first step and excellent inside moves when getting to the quarterback.</p>
<p><b>Final word</b>: After Jadeveon Clowney, the 2014 <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-draft">NFL Draft</a> defensive end class is a bit muddled. Not many players stand out as pure 4-3 defensive ends. Ealy will benefit from that on draft day. He has all of the physical tools to play at a high level in the NFL but needs to refine some of the mental parts of his game. The fire and emotion he flashes on the field need to be more consistent and also reigned in. He needs to prove he can bring it on every play. Ealy is not without flaws as a prospect, but all of his flaws are easily fixable. His physical talent is something that can't be taught.</p>
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<img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/553964/newlogo.jpg"> 3. Recruiting never ends</h4>
<p><u>2015<br></u><a target="_blank" href="http://missouri.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1610631">PowerMizzou: A different feel for Lock</a><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.kansascity.com/2014/02/17/4830299/ls-west-running-back-ryan-williams.html">KC Star: LS West running back Ryan Williams commits to Missouri</a></p>
<p><u>2014<br></u><a target="_blank" href="http://missouri.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1610731">PowerMizzou: Film Room: 2014 OL/TE</a></p>
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<img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/553964/newlogo.jpg"> 4. SPRING BALL ... WE'RE TALKING SPRING BALL ALREADY!!!!!1!</h4>
<p>WE MADE IT!!!</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.columbiatribune.com/blogs/behind_the_stripes/missouri-position-primer-quarterbacks/article_3d04ac58-9788-11e3-9c0c-001a4bcf6878.html?_dc=171078071231.0225">The Trib (Behind the Stripes): MISSOURI POSITION PRIMER: Quarterbacks</a></p>
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<p>Printz showed sound decision-making and a precise arm in our limited views of him during preseason and bowl practice and could possibly have been pressed into duty as a true freshman when Franklin and Berkstresser were out of service. The redshirt freshman from Marietta, Ga., looks to have a more advanced game in the pocket than Berkstresser and Hosick, even if the Tigers would give up some in the running department with him back there. Printz could challenge Mauk, the prohibitive favorite, for the starting spot if he's able to show coaches he can approximate Mauk's playmaking ability while also being a bit less of a wild card.</p>
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<img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/553964/newlogo.jpg"> 5. Fewer 6pm tip-offs, please</h4>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.mutigers.com/blog/2014/02/what-does-the-sec-network-mean-for-hoops.html">MUtigers.com: What Does the SEC Network Mean For Hoops?</a></p>
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<p>The 24/7 network will provide unprecedented coverage of all league sports, from studio programming to at least 450 live events every year. That will include more than 100 men's basketball games, many of which will feature Mizzou.</p>
<p>Although a schedule for next season won't be released until later, a look at this year's MU men's basketball slate gives an idea of how the SEC Network will affect fans' ability to watch games it the future.</p>
<p>In past years, Tiger games not picked up by national television have been aired statewide on outlets like the Mizzou Sports Network, Metro Sports, Fox Sports Midwest and the syndicated SEC TV package. The new SEC Network is expected to replace all of these options, as you can see in the hypothetical 2013-14 schedule below.</p>
<p>As many as 12 regular-season games – including, for example, this Wednesday's 7 p.m. tipoff vs. Vanderbilt, which will air on SEC TV – and both exhibitions this season would have been broadcast on the SEC Network had it launched in August 2013 rather than August 2014.</p>
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<p><u>And while we're talking hoops...<br></u><a href="http://www.columbiatribune.com/blogs/courtside_view/haith-talks-about-rematch-with-vanderbilt/article_d9cb8034-9828-11e3-b298-001a4bcf6878.html" target="_blank">The Trib (Courtside View): Haith talks about rematch with Vanderbilt</a><br><a href="http://www.stltoday.com/sports/college/mizzou/eye-on-the-tigers/mizzou-matter-catching-up/article_c4dd8514-9d79-5697-adf0-79afdfcec280.html" target="_blank">Post-Dispatch (Dave Matter): Catching up</a><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.columbiamissourian.com/a/171385/former-tiger-oriakhi-gives-missouri-forwards-boost/">The Missourian: Former Tiger Oriakhi gives Missouri forwards boost</a><br><a target="_blank" href="http://missouri.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1610748">PowerMizzou: Path to the Dance</a></p>
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<img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/553964/newlogo.jpg"> 6. WHATNOT</h4>
<p><u>Swimming & Diving<br></u><a href="http://www.mutigers.com/sports/m-swim/spec-rel/021714aaa.html" target="_blank">MUtigers.com: Swimming and Diving Set for SEC Championships</a></p>
<p><u>Women's Golf<br></u><a href="http://www.mutigers.com/sports/w-golf/recaps/021714aaa.html" target="_blank">MUtigers.com: Tigers Continue Action at Lady Puerto Rico Classic</a></p>
<p><u>Hall of Fame<br></u><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5tEPo7Pk9g&feature=youtube_gdata" target="_blank">Mizzou Network: Class of 2013 Mizzou Hall of Fame Inductions</a></p>
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https://www.rockmnation.com/2014/2/18/5421764/mizzou-links-michael-sam-kony-ealy-sec-networkBill Connelly2014-02-10T08:00:05-06:002014-02-10T08:00:05-06:00Links: The glass and DOUBLE STUBBLE
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<p>Missouri gets outworked on the glass at Ole Miss, Marvin Zanders becomes an ace recruiter, and Ehren Earleywine has competition in the Stubble department.</p> <h4>
<img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/553964/newlogo.jpg"> 1. Saturday still wasn't fun</h4>
<p><a href="http://www.mutigers.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/020814aaa.html" target="_blank">MUtigers.com: Mizzou Falls Short Against Ole Miss, 91-88</a><br><a href="http://www.mutigers.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/020814aac.html" target="_blank">MUtigers.com: Mizzou Basketball Post Game Notes</a><br><a href="http://www.columbiatribune.com/sports/mu_basketball/missouri-s-late-rally-not-enough-in-loss-to-ole/article_a8e500b8-9115-11e3-be5f-0017a43b2370.html" target="_blank">The Trib: Tigers mount furious second-half rally at Ole Miss, but result is another defeat</a><br><a href="http://www.columbiatribune.com/blogs/courtside_view/second-thoughts-after-missouri-s-loss-at-ole-miss/article_c7e50c48-91ff-11e3-8820-001a4bcf6878.html" target="_blank">The Trib (Courtside View): Second thoughts after Missouri's loss at Ole Miss</a><br><a href="http://www.stltoday.com/sports/college/mizzou/eye-on-the-tigers/mizzou-rally-falls-short-at-ole-miss/article_cad937b6-299b-5a60-9574-5f732f32dfe1.html" target="_blank">Post-Dispatch: Mizzou rally falls short at Ole Miss</a><br><a href="http://www.stltoday.com/sports/college/mizzou/henderson-shoots-rebels-past-reeling-mu/article_f075ab0a-f8bd-5043-a96a-c3ebb95ff31f.html" target="_blank">Post-Dispatch: Henderson shoots Rebels past reeling MU</a><br><a href="http://www.columbiamissourian.com/a/171027/missouri-basketball-drops-third-consecutive-sec-game/" target="_blank">The Missourian: Missouri basketball drops third consecutive SEC game</a><br><a href="http://www.columbiamissourian.com/a/171026/loss-at-ole-miss-leaves-missouri-mens-basketball-clinging-to-edge/" target="_blank">The Missourian: Loss at Ole Miss leaves Missouri men's basketball clinging to edge</a><br><a href="http://www.kansascity.com/2014/02/08/4808091/missouri-trails-mississippi-50.html" target="_blank">KC Star: Missouri rallies but falls three points short at Ole Miss, losing 91-88</a><br><a href="http://www.kansascity.com/2014/02/08/4809091/missouri-notes-three-tigers-reach.html" target="_blank">KC Star: Three Tigers reach 20 points in loss at Ole Miss</a><br><a href="http://www.kansascity.com/2014/02/09/4809384/coach-frank-haith-frustrated-by.html" target="_blank">KC Star: Coach Frank Haith frustrated by Tigers’ attitudes in loss at Ole Miss</a></p>
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<p>Haith said he was pleased with energy and aggressiveness freshman <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/231281/torren-jones">Torren Jones</a> brought off the bench. He also said sophomore <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/175951/ryan-rosburg">Ryan Rosburg</a> "competed" in the second half.</p>
<p>Of course, that was after calling out his frontcourt for failing to compete during a first half that saw the Rebels bury the Tigers by 15 points. Haith singled out the big men’s struggles as the primary cause of the loss.</p>
<p>"It means dudes just wasn’t ready," junior <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/124493/jordan-clarkson">Jordan Clarkson</a> said. "They didn’t come out and play. The kid (Sebastian) Saiz, freshman kid, came out and hit us in the mouth and we can’t let that happen. … We didn’t rebound the ball. They just out-toughed us. That’s why they got the win." [...]</p>
<p>Williams also had five rebounds in 16 minutes, but he turned it over four times and had several shots blocked at the rim — an alarmingly common trend since Missouri entered SEC play.</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.kansascity.com/2014/02/09/4809384/coach-frank-haith-frustrated-by.html" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://kbiasports.org/2014/02/08/poor-first-half-dooms-mizzou-men-in-oxford/" target="_blank">KBIA Sports: Poor first half dooms Mizzou men in Oxford</a><br><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6LgFs3n_6Y&feature=youtube_gdata" target="_blank">Mizzou Network: POSTGAME INTERVIEW: Frank Haith at Ole Miss</a></p>
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<img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/553964/newlogo.jpg"> 2. Signing Day, five days later</h4>
<p><a href="http://www.columbiatribune.com/blogs/behind_the_stripes/the-fault-in-our-stars-recruiting-rankings-and-on-field/article_8e4ba1b6-8fa4-11e3-8ce2-001a4bcf6878.html" target="_blank">The Trib (Behind the Stripes): The Fault in our Stars: Recruiting Rankings and On-field Success</a><br><a href="http://www.columbiatribune.com/sports/mu_football/zanders-the-man-for-mu-in-late-recruiting-push/article_5a45cd6a-9148-11e3-ad05-10604b9f6eda.html" target="_blank">The Trib: Zanders the man for MU in late recruiting push</a><br><a href="http://missouri.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1607959" target="_blank">PowerMizzou: Depth Chart Analysis: Offensive signees</a><br><a href="http://missouri.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1607969" target="_blank">PowerMizzou: Depth chart analysis: Defensive signees</a><br><a href="http://mode.github.io/blog/2014-02-06-signing-day/index.html#" target="_blank">Github.io: Ninety Years of College Football Recruiting</a></p>
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<img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/553964/newlogo.jpg"> 3. Pretty</h4>
<p><a href="http://www.bcftoys.com/missouri" target="_blank">BCF Toys: Missouri</a></p>
<center><img src="http://www.bcftoys.com/storage/teams/program-profiles/25%20Year%20Program%20Profile%20-%20Missouri.jpg" width="100%"></center>
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<img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/553964/newlogo.jpg"> 4. #Stubble</h4>
<p><a href="http://www.mutigers.com/sports/w-softbl/recaps/020814aae.html" target="_blank">MUtigers.com: Fans Pack Devine for Annual Black & Gold Game</a><br><a href="http://www.columbiatribune.com/sports/mu/mu-freshman-catcher-shines-in-scrimmage/article_89e2b38e-914e-11e3-928b-0017a43b2370.html" target="_blank">The Trib: MU freshman catcher shines in scrimmage</a><br><a href="http://www.columbiamissourian.com/a/171034/missouri-softball-newcomer-alora-marble-shows-appreciation-in-black-gold-game/" target="_blank">The Missourian: Missouri softball newcomer Alora Marble shows appreciation in Black & Gold game</a></p>
<p><u>MIZ-USA<br></u><a href="http://www.mutigers.com/sports/w-softbl/spec-rel/020714aaa.html" target="_blank">MUtigers.com: Mizzou's Hudson and Taylor Invited to Team USA Camp</a><br><a href="http://www.columbiamissourian.com/a/170965/two-former-missouri-softball-players-invited-to-team-usa-camp/" target="_blank">The Missourian: Two former Missouri softball players invited to Team USA camp</a></p>
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<img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/553964/newlogo.jpg"> 5. #STUBBLE</h4>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.columbiatribune.com/sports/baseball/let-it-grow-let-it-grow-let-it-grow/article_58ddc22a-9148-11e3-acdf-10604b9f6eda.html">The Trib: Let it grow, let it grow, let it grow</a></p>
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<img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/553964/newlogo.jpg"> 6. Beauty and the Beast</h4>
<p><a href="http://www.mutigers.com/sports/m-wrestl/recaps/020714aab.html" target="_blank">MUtigers.com: No. 9-Tigers Blank Buffalo at Annual Beauty & the Beast</a><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.mutigers.com/sports/w-gym/recaps/020714aaa.html">MUtigers.com: Gymnastics Victorious At Beauty & The Beast, 194.125 - 190.900</a><br><a href="http://www.columbiatribune.com/sports/mu/the-future-is-now-for-tigers/article_0e9bdcf2-902a-11e3-a0c0-10604b9f7e7c.html" target="_blank">The Trib: The future is now for Tigers</a><br><a href="http://www.columbiatribune.com/sports/mu/mu-wrestling-shuts-out-buffalo/article_5f448196-908d-11e3-ba19-10604b9f6eda.html" target="_blank">The Trib: MU wrestling shuts out Buffalo</a><br><a href="http://www.columbiamissourian.com/a/170999/no-9-missouri-wrestling-dominates-buffalo-41-0-at-annual-beauty-and-the-beast-event/" target="_blank">The Missourian: No. 9 Missouri wrestling dominates Buffalo 41-0 at annual Beauty and the Beast event</a><br><a href="http://www.columbiamissourian.com/a/170995/missouri-gymnastics-takes-first-win-at-beauty-and-the-beast-meet/" target="_blank">The Missourian: Missouri gymnastics takes first win at Beauty and the Beast meet</a><br><a href="http://kbiasports.org/2014/02/08/mizzou-wrestling-dominates-buffalo-at-beauty-and-the-beast-event/" target="_blank">KBIA Sports: Mizzou Wrestling Dominates Buffalo at Beauty and the Beast Event</a><br><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-qZdp6R32Q&feature=youtube_gdata" target="_blank">Mizzou Network: HIGHLIGHTS: Mizzou Defeats Buffalo</a><br><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnszBvd-s8g&feature=youtube_gdata" target="_blank">Mizzou Network: HIGHLIGHTS: Mizzou Takes Down SEMO</a></p>
<p><u>And a Sunday win, too<br></u><a href="http://www.mutigers.com/sports/m-wrestl/recaps/020814aab.html" target="_blank">MUtigers.com: Bonus Points Help No. 9-Tigers Edge Eastern Michigan 18-15</a><br><a href="http://www.columbiatribune.com/sports/mu/mellon-seals-deal-for-mu-wrestlers/article_5a0c2f4c-9148-11e3-acfd-10604b9f6eda.html" target="_blank">The Trib: Mellon seals deal for MU wrestlers</a><br><a href="http://www.themaneater.com/stories/2014/2/8/big-wins-mayes-houdashelt-push-missouri-over-easte/" target="_blank">The Maneater: Big wins from Mayes, Houdashelt push Missouri over Eastern Michigan</a><br><a href="http://kbiasports.org/2014/02/08/mizzou-wrestling-edges-out-eastern-michigan-18-15/" target="_blank">KBIA Sports: Mizzou wrestling edges out Eastern Michigan, 18-15</a><br><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhiIzLaf3uE&feature=youtube_gdata" target="_blank">Mizzou Network: HIGHLIGHTS: Mizzou Defeats Eastern Michigan</a></p>
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<img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/553964/newlogo.jpg"> 7. Another tough year for the Fightin' Pingetons</h4>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.mutigers.com/sports/w-baskbl/recaps/020914aad.html">MUtigers.com: Kulas, Eye Combine for 37 in Loss to Alabama</a><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.mutigers.com/sports/w-baskbl/recaps/020914aae.html">MUtigers.com: Mizzou 56, Alabama 59</a><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.columbiatribune.com/sports/mu-women-struggle-offensively-in-home-loss-to-alabama/article_fe1276c6-91e0-11e3-8c7b-0017a43b2370.html">The Trib: MU women struggle offensively in home loss to Alabama</a><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.columbiamissourian.com/a/171044/comeback-attempt-falls-short-for-missouri-womens-basketball/">The Missourian: Comeback attempt falls short for Missouri women's basketball</a><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.columbiamissourian.com/a/171017/6-things-to-know-about-missouri-womens-basketball/">The Missourian: 6 things to know about Missouri women's basketball</a><br><a target="_blank" href="http://kbiasports.org/2014/02/09/missouri-women-drop-third-straight-game-lose-to-alabama-59-56/">KBIA Sports: Missouri women drop third straight game, lose to Alabama 59-56</a></p>
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<img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/553964/newlogo.jpg"> 8. Life is hard</h4>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.sbnation.com/lookit/2014/2/8/5393506/russian-snowboarder-alexey-sobolev-puts-phone-number-on-helmet-phone">SB Nation: Russian snowboarder Alexey Sobolev puts phone number on helmet, phone breaks with nude pictures</a></p>
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<img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/553964/newlogo.jpg"> 9. WHATNOT</h4>
<p><u>Track & Field<br></u><a target="_blank" href="http://www.mutigers.com/sports/c-track/recaps/020714aaa.html">MUtigers.com: Two More School Record Performances by the Tigers in NYC</a><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.mutigers.com/sports/c-track/recaps/020814aac.html">MUtigers.com: Tigers Finish Out Day Two in New York City</a><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.columbiamissourian.com/a/171032/missouri-track-and-field-women-vault-to-big-win/">The Missourian: Missouri track and field women vault to big win</a><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NMJN3IDgHA&feature=youtube_gdata">Mizzou Network: Highlights: Missouri Track and Field Invitational</a></p>
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<img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/553964/newlogo.jpg"> 10. "Ladies and Gentlemen ... the BEATLES!"</h4>
<p><a href="http://consequenceofsound.net/2014/02/watch-the-beatles-historic-debut-on-the-ed-sullivan-show-on-its-50th-anniversary/" target="_blank">Consequence of Sound: Watch: The Beatles’ historic debut on the Ed Sullivan Show on its 50th anniversary</a><br><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lg-uxOyOnCA#t=25" target="_blank">YouTube: Ms. Lauryn Hill - Something (Beatles) - David Letterman 2-7-14</a></p>
https://www.rockmnation.com/2014/2/10/5397202/mizzou-links-torren-jones-signing-dayBill Connelly2014-02-07T04:58:05-06:002014-02-07T04:58:05-06:00Links: Hoops, Signings, Juggalos
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<p>The Missouri basketball team has minimal margin for error if it wants to make the NCAA Tournament this year. Plus: More on Signing Day, Mizzou in the Combine, East Side Expansion, and Juggalos.</p> <h4>
<img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/553964/newlogo.jpg"> 1. Some big games ahead</h4>
<p><a href="http://www.mutigers.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/020614aaa.html" target="_blank">MUtigers.com: Tigers Travel To Ole Miss On Saturday</a><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.columbiatribune.com/blogs/courtside_view/sec-power-poll/article_ef0f2fb6-8f7e-11e3-b13c-001a4bcf6878.html">The Trib (Courtside View): SEC Power Poll</a><br><a href="http://rushthecourt.net/2014/02/06/missouri-at-risk-of-losing-ncaa-bid-and-its-two-best-players/" target="_blank">Rush the Court: Missouri at Risk of Losing NCAA Bid and Its Two Best Players</a><br><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hc4VS5npCbA&feature=youtube_gdata" target="_blank">Mizzou Network: SPOTLIGHT: Earnest Ross Senior Feature</a></p>
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<img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/553964/newlogo.jpg"> 2. More on Signing Day</h4>
<p><a href="http://missouri.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1607176" target="_blank">PowerMizzou: The Wrap-Up: 2014 recruiting</a><br><a href="http://www.columbiatribune.com/sports/mu_football/missouri-recruiting-class/article_98608c4a-8f61-11e3-928b-001a4bcf6878.html" target="_blank">The Trib: 2014 MISSOURI RECRUITING CLASS</a><br><a href="http://www.columbiatribune.com/sports/mu_football/mu-class-reflects-program-despite-ranking/article_9336a5cc-8f59-11e3-9f65-10604b9f6eda.html" target="_blank">The Trib: MU class reflects program despite ranking</a><br><a href="http://www.columbiatribune.com/sports/mu_football/missouri-stages-a-georgia-coup/article_927a4486-8f59-11e3-9f47-10604b9f6eda.html" target="_blank">The Trib: Missouri stages a Georgia coup</a><br><a href="http://www.columbiatribune.com/blogs/behind_the_stripes/roster-rundown-demographics-on-missouri-s-scholarship-players/article_cbce2d0a-8f5f-11e3-9e95-001a4bcf6878.html" target="_blank">The Trib: ROSTER RUNDOWN: Demographics on Missouri's 91 scholarship players</a><br><a href="http://www.stltoday.com/sports/college/mizzou/eye-on-the-tigers/mizzou-s-local-trio-could-make-instant-impact/article_668e3040-c960-57f0-a4f2-1bc5b898ba5a.html" target="_blank">Post-Dispatch: Mizzou's local trio could make instant impact</a><br><a href="http://www.stltoday.com/sports/college/mizzou/mizzou-signees-at-a-glance/article_6119c8c3-854a-5157-a2ba-eeba21b9f3e6.html" target="_blank">Post-Dispatch: Mizzou signees at a glance</a><br><a href="http://www.stltoday.com/sports/college/mizzou/eye-on-the-tigers/tigers-put-premium-on-playmakers/article_7a2e1470-bd12-5047-a6c8-57a4e24cb631.html" target="_blank">Post-Dispatch: Tigers put premium on playmakers</a><br><a href="http://www.columbiamissourian.com/a/170914/analysis-excitement-about-missouri-football-recruiting-class-could-be-premature/" target="_blank">The Missourian: ANALYSIS: Excitement about Missouri football recruiting class could be premature</a><br><a href="http://msn.foxsports.com/midwest/story/keeping-top-recruits-in-state-just-gets-tougher-as-mizzou-gets-better-020614" target="_blank">Fox Sports MW: Keeping top recruits in state just gets tougher as Mizzou gets better</a><br><a href="http://kbiasports.org/2014/02/06/mizzou-ends-signing-day-with-depth-at-receiver-defensive-back/" target="_blank">KBIA Sports: Mizzou ends signing day with depth at receiver, defensive back</a></p>
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<img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/553964/newlogo.jpg"> 3. In the Pros</h4>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.columbiatribune.com/blogs/behind_the_stripes/seven-former-missouri-players-invited-to-nfl-combine/article_b7c30cfe-8f82-11e3-8dc2-0017a43b2370.html">The Trib (Behind the Stripes): Seven former Missouri players invited to NFL Combine</a></p>
<p><u>:(<br></u><a target="_blank" href="http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2014/feb/06/chargers-danario-alexander-knee-surgery/">UTSanDiego.com: Bolts' Alexander had 2nd ACL surgery</a></p>
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<img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/553964/newlogo.jpg"> 4. #stubble</h4>
<p><a href="http://www.mutigers.com/sports/w-softbl/spec-rel/020614aab.html" target="_blank">MUtigers.com: Mizzou Softball Set for Annual Black & Gold Game</a><br><a href="http://kbiasports.org/2014/02/06/mizzou-softball-ranked-14th-17th-in-preseason-polls/" target="_blank">KBIA Sports: Mizzou softball ranked 14th, 17th in preseason polls</a></p>
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<img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/553964/newlogo.jpg"> 5. EAST SIIIIIIIIIDE</h4>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKYAcU1v65A&feature=youtube_gdata">Mizzou Network: Mizzou Stadium Expansion: How to get in on the East Side</a></p>
<p><iframe frameborder="0" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/ZKYAcU1v65A" height="315" width="560"></iframe></p>
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<img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/553964/newlogo.jpg"> 6. WHATNOT</h4>
<p><u>Baseball</u><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.mutigers.com/sports/m-basebl/spec-rel/020614aac.html">MUtigers.com: Mizzou Baseball Televised Four Times in SEC Play</a></p>
<p><u>Women's Basketball</u><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.mutigers.com/sports/w-baskbl/recaps/020614aaa.html">MUtigers.com: Kulas Drops 23 in 75-58 Setback at No. 16 LSU</a><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.columbiamissourian.com/a/170942/turnovers-doom-missouri-womens-basketball-in-loss-to-no-16-lsu/">The Missourian: Turnovers doom Missouri women's basketball in loss to No. 16 LSU</a></p>
<p><u>Volleyball<br></u><a target="_blank" href="http://www.mutigers.com/sports/w-volley/spec-rel/020614aaa.html">MUtigers.com: Mizzou Volleyball to Be Celebrated at Women's Basketball Sunday</a><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.mutigers.com/sports/w-volley/spec-rel/020614aac.html">MUtigers.com: Quick Digs With Sarah Meister</a></p>
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https://www.rockmnation.com/2014/2/7/5389162/mizzou-links-ole-miss-basketball-national-signing-dayBill Connelly2014-02-06T10:01:05-06:002014-02-06T10:01:05-06:00The Class of 2014 and the defense
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<figcaption>We're not quite sure what happens at DE when Markus Golden leaves, but the 2013-14 classes have given Mizzou options. | Bill Carter</figcaption>
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<p>A major strength for the Missouri defense becomes a question mark in the future, while a question mark becomes a potential strength.</p>
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<h3>Defensive End</h3>
<ul>
<li> <u>Returnees</u>: <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/158643/markus-golden">Markus Golden</a> (6'3, 260, Sr.), <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/134337/shane-ray">Shane Ray</a> (6'3, 245, Jr.), <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/158662/rickey-hatley">Rickey Hatley</a> (6'4, 270, So.), <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/207875/marcus-loud">Marcus Loud</a> (6'4, 270, RSFr.), Charles Harris (6'3, 235, RSFr.)<br>
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<li> <u>Newcomers</u>: Rocel McWilliams (6'3, 245, Fr.), Spencer Williams (6'4, 220, Fr.), Walter Brady (6'3, 255, Fr.)</li>
<li> <u>2014 Needs</u>: A second-stringer would be nice.</li>
<li> <u>2015 Needs</u>: At least one contributor, maybe two (depending on 2014's redshirt freshmen).</li>
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<p>Barring injury (an omnipresent disclaimer), Missouri's just fine at defensive end in 2014. Markus Golden made more tackles per loss per snap than any Mizzou end (including the two that will be in the pros next year), and Shane Ray was a strong situational pass rusher. It's conceivable that these two won't be as strong against the run as <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/115164/kony-ealy">Kony Ealy</a> and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/76621/michael-sam">Michael Sam</a> were, but this will still be one of the stronger duos in the SEC.</p>
<p>The problem, of course, is that we know absolutely nothing about the guys behind them. If Golden and Ray are replacing Ealy and Sam, who's replacing Golden and Ray? Mizzou will have two intriguing redshirt freshman and a sophomore (Hatley) who was seen as pretty intriguing himself not too long ago. It's conceivable that one or two of these three will take advantage of their opportunities and thrive in 2014 -- Craig Kuligowski's reputation precedes him -- but it would be a lot more heartening if at least one of the three incoming freshmen here had a lovely fall camp and made a case for immediate playing time, if only because Golden's gone after 2014, and someone will need to step up. Walter Brady is seemingly the most physically ready of the three signees, but Rocel McWilliams is close physically and is the most highly-regarded of the three. If he's ready from Day One, that will quell some anxiety here.</p>
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<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.mutigers.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/020414aaa.html">From MUtigers.com</a>:</p>
<p><b>McWilliams</b></p>
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<p>Florida Class 5A Second Team All-State defensive lineman for West Florida Tech High School and head coach Harry Lees as a senior in 2013 … high school teammate of current Mizzou DL <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/207895/nate-crawford">Nate Crawford</a> and PK Luke Jackson, as well as fellow 2014 signee Lawrence Lee … chose Mizzou over Florida, Memphis, Minnesota and SMU, among others … plans to major in business at the University of Missouri … mentioned how Mizzou’s coaching staff made him feel at home while he visited campus.</p>
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<p><b>Williams</b></p>
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<p>A quick, electric defensive line recruit that has Mizzou’s coaches excited about his big play ability … earned Florida Class 8A Second Team All-State recognition as a senior in 2013 for First Coast High School and head coach Marty Lee … made his presence known by opposing offensives in his senior season, recording 65 tackles with 15.0 sacks to help lead the Buccaneers to an 11-2 overall record … earned The Florida Times-Union All-First Coast Second Team recognition as a senior.</p>
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<p><b>Brady</b></p>
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<p>Speedy defender with a high ceiling, according to Mizzou’s coaching staff … made an immediate impact in his only season at Florence High School for head coach Jamey Dubose, totaling 85 tackles, 24.0 tackles-for-loss, 8.5 sacks and two interceptions … earned Commercial Appeal First Team All-District recognition after his junior campaign … mother – Mickie Renee Sada … chose Mizzou over Louisville, Middle Tennessee State, Ole Miss and Miami (Fla.), among others.</p>
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<h3>Defensive Tackle</h3>
<ul>
<li> <u>Returnees</u>: <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/115161/matt-hoch">Matt Hoch</a> (6'5, 295, Sr.), <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/158659/harold-brantley">Harold Brantley</a> (6'3, 290, So.), <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/115163/lucas-vincent">Lucas Vincent</a> (6'2, 305, Sr.), <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/207901/josh-augusta">Josh Augusta</a> (6'4, 300, So.), Nate Crawford (6'5, 285, RSFr.), <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/158650/evan-winston">Evan Winston</a> (6'3, 295, So.), <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/207887/dequinton-osborne">DeQuinton Osborne</a> (6'0, 310, RSFr.), <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/207891/a-j-logan">A.J. Logan</a> (6'2, 310, RSFr.).<br>
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<li> <u>Newcomers</u>: None.</li>
<li> <u>2014 Needs</u>: None (thankfully).</li>
<li> <u>2015 Needs</u>: None (hopefully).</li>
</ul>
<p>Missouri always makes a big deal about "hitting its numbers," meaning the Tigers determine how many recruits they need from a given position and stick as closely to that as possible. With four defensive tackles in the 2013 class (including Josh Augusta, who broke into the rotation immediately) and every major contributor returning for 2014, tackle was a luxury for Mizzou in this class. Once their numbers had been "hit," so to speak, Mizzou did throw its hat in the ring for some pretty impressive players -- Daniel Cage (signed with Notre Dame), Poona Ford (Texas), Michael Sawyers (Tennessee). Any of these would have been welcome additions, but when you've got your top four returning, along with a sophomore (Winston) and three exciting redshirt freshmen, you've already cast your lot.</p>
<p>Mizzou has enough youth here that I really don't even expect tackle to be a major focus in the <i>2015</i> class, either, at least not unless some of the young players begin to disappoint this spring.</p>
<h3>Linebacker</h3>
<ul>
<li> <u>Returnees</u>: <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/134328/kentrell-brothers">Kentrell Brothers</a> (6'1, 240, Jr.), <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/158651/michael-scherer">Michael Scherer</a> (6'3, 235, So.), <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/115136/darvin-ruise">Darvin Ruise</a> (6'1, 240, Sr.), <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/158646/donavin-newsom">Donavin Newsom</a> (6'2, 230, So.), <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/134330/clarence-green">Clarence Green</a> (6'0, 225, Jr.), <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/207877/eric-beisel">Eric Beisel</a> (6'2, 235, RSFr.), <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/207873/joey-burkett">Joey Burkett</a> (6'2, 205, RSFr.)<br>
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<li> <u>Newcomers</u>: Brandon Lee (6'2, 215, Fr.), Grant Jones (6'3, 225, Fr.), Roderick Winters (5'11, 195, Fr.)</li>
<li> <u>2014 Needs</u>: A second-stringer wouldn't hurt.</li>
<li> <u>2015 Needs</u>: At least one second-stringer.</li>
</ul>
<p>Mizzou must replace two starting linebackers this season, and while that isn't a concern in and of itself -- Michael Scherer got some playing time in 2013, Darvin Ruise and Clarence Green are veterans, and Donavin Newsome was this year's Kentrell Brothers on special teams -- moving second-stringers up to first string obviously thins out the backup ranks a bit. (Analysis!) Mizzou will be pretty green on the second string, and that will certainly open the door for a newcomer. Brandon Lee is the most obvious choice, both because he's playing his natural position (unlike, perhaps, Grant Jones, who might not actually have a natural position) and because he's pretty big already (unlike Roderick Winters).</p>
<p>Thanks to a pretty exciting batch of youngsters, Mizzou might only need one of these 2-3 signees to be ready to contribute within the next couple of years. But the Tigers will almost certainly need one.</p>
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<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.mutigers.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/020414aaa.html" style="background-color: #ffffff;">From MUtigers.com</a>:</p>
<p><b>Lee</b></p>
<blockquote>
<p>One of the top linebacker prospects in the country who was ranked by ESPN as the No. 16 outside linebacker prospect in the nation, and as the No. 3 player overall in the state of Indiana at any position ... known as a versatile talent who could play on the outside, and has the frame to grow into an inside linebacker down the road ... had offers from numerous schools, and chose Mizzou over Michigan State, Oregon, Indiana, Louisville, Virginia Tech, Minnesota, California, Iowa, Illinois, Penn State and North Carolina State, among many others ... older brother, Kenneth, plays football at Ball State.</p>
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<p><b>Jones</b></p>
<blockquote>
<p>Earned all-district and all-area recognition as a senior in 2013, making 52 tackles with 10.0 tackles-for-loss and 7.0 sacks … illustrated his nose for the ball with two blocked punts and one blocked PAT during his final high school season … totaled 41 tackles with an impressive 17.0 tackles-for-loss during his junior campaign, along with 10 pass breakups … parents – Brian and Mary Kay Jones … committed shortly after receiving his official offer from Mizzou, along with interest from Virginia.</p>
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<p><b>Winters</b></p>
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<p>Earned his second Texas Class 5A All-District 3 First Team recognition as a senior in 2013 for Bowie High School and head coach Danny DeArman … dominated the field with 150 tackles and 14.0 sacks as a senior … totaled 97 tackles as a junior in 2012 after switching to linebacker from wide receiver … former high school teammate of current Mizzou tailback <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/158642/russell-hansbrough">Russell Hansbrough</a> … also hails from the same high school as former standout cornerback <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/36901/kip-edwards">Kip Edwards</a> … noted how his decision to choose Mizzou was helped by how much he liked Missouri’s campus and the notoriety MU has in his planned field of study.</p>
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<h3>Cornerback</h3>
<ul>
<li> <u>Returnees</u>: <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/158632/john-gibson">John Gibson</a> (6'0, 185, So.), <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/228321/aarion-penton">Aarion Penton</a> (5'10, 185, So.), David Johnson (5'11, 190, Jr.), <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/134325/ernest-payton">Ernest Payton</a> (6'2, 210, So.), Xavier Smith (5'11, 190, Sr.), <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/207871/anthony-sherrils">Anthony Sherrils</a> (6'0, 190, RSFr.)<br>
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<li> <u>Newcomers</u>: Kenya Dennis (6'0, 200, Jr.), Raymond Wingo (6'0, 175, Fr.), Logan Cheadle (5'10, 170, Fr.), Thomas Wilson (5'11, 185, Fr.), Finis Stribling IV (5'11, 180, Fr.)</li>
<li> <u>2014 Needs</u>: There are a lot of warm bodies here, but a freshman breakthrough would put some minds at ease.</li>
<li> <u>2015 Needs</u>: There will <i>still</i> be a lot of warm bodies here, but the more breakthrough candidates, the merrier.</li>
</ul>
<p>I'm really, really excited about Mizzou's cornerback corps in, say, 2015 and 2016. Gibson and Penton got valuable playing time this year and assured that Mizzou's defense didn't drop off much (at all?) when <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/115141/e-j-gaines">E.J. Gaines</a> got hurt. Plus, Ernest Payton should be healthy in 2014 after a knee injury. That's three exciting sophomores combined with what might be the most exciting batch of cornerbacks Gary Pinkel has ever signed. As The Trib's David Morrison put it on Wednesday, you've got speed (Wingo, Stribling), physicality (Dennis, Wilson), and pure, sticky coverage ability (Cheadle) here. And if everybody (besides the JUCO transfer Dennis, anyway) redshirts, that might be just fine. But wow, would we all feel better about the cornerback position in 2014 if one of these guys pulled a Gaines and broke into the rotation right away. There are tons of options for 2014 and not a single sure thing; one more option adds to the margin for error.</p>
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<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.mutigers.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/020414aaa.html" style="background-color: #ffffff;">From MUtigers.com</a>:</p>
<p><b>Dennis</b></p>
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<p>An NJCAA Honorable Mention All-American as a sophomore at Hinds Community College (Raymond, Miss.) in 2013 ... finished 2013 season with 31 tackles (25 solo), two fumble recoveries, two pass breakups, one tackle-for-loss and one interception ... earned All-Region XXIII and most valuable defensive back of the South Division for Hinds head coach Gene Murphy ... represented Leland High School in the Bernard Blackwell All-Star Game as a senior in 2011 ... chose Mizzou over offers from Arkansas, Auburn and Southern Miss.</p>
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<p><b>Wingo</b></p>
<blockquote>
<p>Recorded 24 tackles and two interceptions on the defensive side of the ball … stellar junior season in 2012 included 1,379 rushing yards and 20 touchdowns, as well as five interceptions … also participated in track and field for St. Louis University High School, claiming a 100m dash championship … parents – Ronnie and Tiffany Wingo … chose Mizzou over offers from many of the other top programs in the country, including Arkansas, Auburn, Iowa, Kansas State, Michigan State, Nebraska and Tennessee.</p>
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<p><b>Cheadle</b></p>
<blockquote>
<p>Helped Lee's Summit West and head coach Royce Boehm to the Missouri Class 5 State Championship in 2013 thanks to a dominating three-interception title game performance … finished senior season in 2013 with 42 tackles, including 30 solo stops ... continues pipeline of stellar athletes from Lee's Summit West, as he joins former teammate and current Mizzou starting center <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/158655/evan-boehm">Evan Boehm</a> … high school teammate of fellow 2014 Mizzou signee Kevin Pendleton ... cousin, Don Cheadle, is an actor who has starred in 'Ocean's 11', 'Iron Man 2' and 'Iron Man 3'.</p>
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<p><b>Wilson</b></p>
<blockquote>
<p>Helped Buford High School and head coach Jess Simpson to three Georgia Class AAA state championships during his four years with the Wolves, playing running back and cornerback … picked up Georgia Sportswriters Association First Team All-State honors as a returner as a senior in 2013 … earned all-area recognition from The Times of Gainesville following his senior season … rated as the No. 27 athlete in the nation by Rivals.com … chose Mizzou over Arizona, Illinois, Kansas State, Michigan State, Tennessee and Wisconsin, among others.</p>
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<p><b>Stribling</b></p>
<blockquote>
<p>Stout defender for Independence High School and head coach Scott Blade, totaling 51 tackles and two interceptions as a senior in 2013, as well as five blocked PATs and three blocked field goal attempts … picked up first team all-district honors after his final season for the Eagles … claimed the state title in the 400m dash with his school record-breaking run … also anchored Independence’s 4x400m relay to a state title … earned local recognition from Thompson’s Station for his Eagle Scout project, the construction of benches for a city park.</p>
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<h3>Safety</h3>
<ul>
<li> <u>Returnees</u>: <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/115148/braylon-webb">Braylon Webb</a> (6'0, 205, Sr.), Ian Simon (6'0, 195, Jr.), Duron Singleton (6'1, 210, Sr.), <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/134318/cortland-browning">Cortland Browning</a> (6'1, 205, Jr.), <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/115137/daniel-easterly">Daniel Easterly</a> (6'4, 215, Sr.), <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/158639/chaston-ward">Chaston Ward</a> (6'1, 205, So.), <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/207867/shaun-rupert">Shaun Rupert</a> (6'1, 185, RSFr.)<br>
</li>
<li> <u>Newcomers</u>: Greg Taylor (5'11, 185, Fr.), Tavon Ross (6'0, 200, Fr.)</li>
<li> <u>2014 Needs</u>: There are a lot of warm bodies here, but a freshman breakthrough would put some minds at ease.</li>
<li> <u>2015 Needs</u>: At least one major contributor.</li>
</ul>
<p>If you asked me in July who I was most excited about among Mizzou's commitments, I'd have told you Greg Taylor. If you asked me last week, I'd have told you Tavon Ross. Mizzou has added two incredibly athletic prospects to the safeties unit, and again, I'm thrilled with what that means for 2015 and beyond. We just don't know what that means for 2014 yet. Ross' film just <i>screams</i> "Willy Mo Willy Mo Willy Mo," but even William Moore needed a redshirt year to get totally acclimated to the position and level of play. (He was also brutally raw as a redshirt freshman.) Taylor, meanwhile, might need to add a little bit more weight to become an every-down threat at the position.</p>
<p>Mizzou will have quite a bit of experience at safety in 2014, but the athletic upside might be lacking a bit. These two freshmen have wonderful ceilings, but they're obviously completely lacking in experience. We'll see how quickly they can come along.</p>
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<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.mutigers.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/020414aaa.html" style="background-color: #ffffff;">From MUtigers.com</a>:</p>
<p><b>Taylor</b></p>
<blockquote>
<p>Made major contributions for East St. Louis High School and head coach Darren Sunkett on both defense and offense … recorded 94 tackles, 2.0 sacks and two interceptions as a senior in 2013, while also rushing for 1,814 yards and 22 touchdowns … chose Mizzou over interest from Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky and Michigan … plans to major in communication at the University of Missouri … lists playing football, basketball and hanging out with his teammates as hobbies … noted that the Mizzou coaches and players made him feel like family when he visited campus.</p>
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<p><b>Ross</b></p>
<blockquote>
<p>Excelled going both ways on the field for Bleckley County High School and head coach Tracy White, playing both quarterback and safety … did his part to shut down opposing offensives with 87 tackles and six interceptions as a senior in 2013, returning four for touchdowns … racked up 734 passing yards and eight touchdown throws with 652 rushing yards and 10 scores on the ground on the offensive side of the ball … powered the Royals to a school-record nine wins in 2013 … totaled 20 touchdowns through the air and on the ground as a junior in 2012, helping Bleckley County to an 8-3 record … chose Mizzou over Alabama, Georgia and Miami (Fla.), among others.</p>
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<p>Pinkel: "We hit every (position) number"</p>
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<p>As things currently stand, Mizzou's 2014 recruiting class ranks only six spots higher than its 2013 class, but the difference in enthusiasm on our part is palpable. Part of that is because of the season we just witnessed; obviously Pinkel's go-to phrase, "We do what we do," sounds a lot more positive when you're not coming off of a 5-7 season. But a big part of our collective excitement for this class comes from the way Mizzou was able to fend off other schools. Rocel McWilliams turned down Florida. Tavon Ross turned down Georgia, Miami, <i>and Alabama</i>. Nate Brown turned down Georgia and South Carolina. Mizzou went into the South, identified (and landed) a few diamonds in the rough, then showed the recruiting chops necessary to keep these players when everybody else realized they were great, too. That Ross and McWilliams only ended up low-three-star recruits -- therefore almost hurting the Tigers' overall rankings -- almost becomes secondary.</p>
<p>The other reason for liking this class, though, is the way in which Mizzou "hit its numbers." The 2014 two-deep is set in most units, but Mizzou identified where it is going to need the most help in 2015-16 and loaded up. The receiving corps is going to need at least 2-3 contributors from this class in 2015, so Mizzou signed six receivers. Mizzou has to replace two offensive line starters this year and will replace at least two more next year; the Tigers just signed five linemen. And, of course, in the secondary, where Mizzou loses three starters and might lose another two after 2014, Mizzou signed seven players, including a quick-fix JUCO.</p>
<p>As a numbers guy, I know that recruiting rankings absolutely matter. But Gary Pinkel has shown the ability to not only develop players at a stronger level than others -- he's more likely to turn a two-star prospect into a three-star player or a three-star into a four-star -- but he's also been able to stay ahead of the game for the most part. He's not infallible in this regard (just look at Mizzou's 2012 midseason depth chart at quarterback and offensive line, for instance), but he and his staff are pretty damn good at locating future needs and landing less-heralded kids with time to build them into solid players.</p>
<p>We all want more four-star signees. It was disappointing not to sneak in and steal DE Dewayne Hendrix or DE Derek Barnett from Tennessee, or DT Poona Ford or WR Armanti Foreman from Texas, or any of the other blue-chippers giving Mizzou a late look. But there are exciting prospects at nearly every position, and there is more than one at most positions of 2015 need. In the absence of a top-10 class, you want timing and depth. Mizzou seems to have that.</p>
<p>Now we wait 2-3 years to see if our excitement is justified.</p>
https://www.rockmnation.com/2014/2/6/5383414/missouri-football-national-signing-day-results-recapBill Connelly2014-02-06T08:01:21-06:002014-02-06T08:01:21-06:00Planting flags and fending off advances
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<p>Missouri coaches fended off late charges from local schools and landed some intriguing prospects from the South.</p> <h4>
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<p>PInkel: "These kids are the kids we wanted."</p>
— David Morrison (@DavidCMorrison) <a href="https://twitter.com/DavidCMorrison/statuses/431186587280359424">February 5, 2014</a>
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<p>Pinkel said the notion that MU's program was "doomed" was a challenge to overcome: "Moral of the story, don't have a bad season."</p>
— David Morrison (@DavidCMorrison) <a href="https://twitter.com/DavidCMorrison/statuses/431186925005721600">February 5, 2014</a>
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<p>Pinkel: "There are no numbers that parallel to how we've won. We'll continue to do it our way."</p>
— David Morrison (@DavidCMorrison) <a href="https://twitter.com/DavidCMorrison/statuses/431188257498353664">February 5, 2014</a>
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<p>Pinkel on qualification: "We know the status of every player here. Obviously that's very private."</p>
— Gabe DeArmond (@GabeDeArmond) <a href="https://twitter.com/GabeDeArmond/statuses/431190953756344321">February 5, 2014</a>
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<p>Pinkel on oversigning: "Controlling it a little bit is good, but everybody's playing with the same numbers, everybody's got the same rules."</p>
— Gabe DeArmond (@GabeDeArmond) <a href="https://twitter.com/GabeDeArmond/statuses/431191591009521666">February 5, 2014</a>
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<p>Of Mizzou's 28 signees, Josh Henson listed as primary or co-recruiter for 10, most on the staff. Andy Hill & Pat Washington w/ six each.</p>
— Dave Matter (@Dave_Matter) <a href="https://twitter.com/Dave_Matter/statuses/431308304719962112">February 6, 2014</a>
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<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.mutigers.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/020514aaa.html">MUtigers.com: Mizzou Announces 2014 Football Signing Class</a><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.columbiatribune.com/sports/mu_football/missouri-hangs-on-to-recruits/article_113ed178-8e89-11e3-a213-10604b9f6eda.html">The Trib: Missouri hangs on to recruits</a><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.columbiatribune.com/blogs/behind_the_stripes/recruiting-recap-a-look-back-at-missouri-s-productive-signing/article_53351006-8eac-11e3-ad7b-001a4bcf6878.html">The Trib (Behind the Stripes): RECRUITING RECAP: A look back at Missouri's productive signing day morn</a><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.columbiamissourian.com/a/170901/missouri-football-excited-about-2014-recruits-despite-class-rankings/">The Missourian: Missouri football excited about 2014 recruits despite class rankings</a><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.columbiamissourian.com/a/170852/missouri-footballs-low-recruiting-rankings-similar-to-past-classes/">The Missourian: Missouri football's low recruiting rankings similar to past classes</a><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.columbiamissourian.com/a/170866/the-ones-that-got-away-best-recruits-missouri-football-missed-out-on/">The Missourian: The ones that got away: Best recruits Missouri football missed out on</a><br><a href="http://www.kansascity.com/2014/02/05/4800932/missouri-coach-gary-pinkel-believes.html" target="_blank">KC Star: Missouri coach Gary Pinkel believes in his recruiting system, not rankings</a><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.stltoday.com/sports/college/mizzou/eye-on-the-tigers/mizzou-recruiting-class-taking-shape/article_73023356-b24a-57d1-a75d-fc3a858e25eb.html">Post-Dispatch: Mizzou's haul stands at 28 signees</a><br><a target="_blank" href="http://missouri.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1606752">PowerMizzou: Commentary: No star-gazing allowed</a><br><a target="_blank" href="http://missouri.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1606807">PowerMizzou: Coaches on the Class</a><br><a target="_blank" href="http://missouri.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1606812">PowerMizzou: PMTV-HD: Signing Day 2014</a><br><a target="_blank" href="http://missouri.rivals.com/photofeature.asp?SID=898&fid=45371">PowerMizzou: 2014 Signing Day photos</a><br><a target="_blank" href="http://msn.foxsports.com/midwest/story/pinkel-pleased-with-mizzou-s-28-man-recruiting-class-020514">Fox Sports MW: Pinkel pleased with Mizzou's 28-man recruiting class</a><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_6x0d4JaGY&feature=youtube_gdata">Mizzou Network: Signing Day 2014: Gary Pinkel on Mizzou's Class of '14</a></p>
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<p><a href="http://www.columbiamissourian.com/a/170786/interactive-map-tigers-recruiting-class-hails-from-midwest-southeast/" target="_blank">The Missourian: INTERACTIVE MAP: Tigers' recruiting class hails from Midwest, Southeast</a><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.stltoday.com/sports/college/mizzou/southern-flavor-marks-mizzou-recruiting-class/article_8b1dfd18-a439-5ba9-8512-2548d0565508.html">Post-Dispatch: Southern flavor marks Mizzou recruiting class</a></p>
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<p>Several of Mizzou’s recruits made oral commitments back in the summer and fall, a few of which led to head-to-head SEC recruiting battles in the final days leading up to national signing day. Missouri’s coaches won the two most high-profile campaigns at the 11th hour: Tavon Ross, a safety from Cochran, Ga., stuck with his commitment to Mizzou over late offers from Alabama and Georgia. Rocel McWilliams, a defensive end from Pensacola, Fla., didn’t waver from his early pledge, signing with MU after Florida entered the picture in recent weeks.</p>
<p>"It got hectic," Missouri safeties coach Alex Grinch said.</p>
<p>That’s coach code for terrifying.</p>
<p>"It’s part of the reason you’re paid to stress," Grinch said. "And we do a lot of that." [...]</p>
<p>"In the Big 12 that happened to us all the time, especially after we had success," Pinkel said. "You look at our roster and say, ‘Well, gosh, they’re winning.’ … I think (other teams) respect our program. They go back and evaluate. And a bunch of people tried to get in on several other players. You know, we were fortunate to hang on to them."</p>
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<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.stltoday.com/sports/college/mizzou/southern-flavor-marks-mizzou-recruiting-class/article_8b1dfd18-a439-5ba9-8512-2548d0565508.html"></a><a target="_blank" href="http://missouri.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1606823">PowerMizzou: Planting a flag</a></p>
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<p>QB coach Andy Hill already likes Marvin Zanders' energy & leadership. Carries himself like a QB should. Very high on the freshman</p>
— Dave Matter (@Dave_Matter) <a href="https://twitter.com/Dave_Matter/statuses/431300157032767489">February 6, 2014</a>
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<p>RB coach Brian Jones said MU staff talks every year about recruiting a bigger back but keeps coming back to smaller, shifty backs</p>
— Dave Matter (@Dave_Matter) <a href="https://twitter.com/Dave_Matter/statuses/431299802970615808">February 6, 2014</a>
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<p>But, Jones said, Witter & Walters are already in 190s; smaller backs like Murphy, Josey, Hansbrough were 160s as freshmen</p>
— Dave Matter (@Dave_Matter) <a href="https://twitter.com/Dave_Matter/statuses/431300026921259008">February 6, 2014</a>
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<p><u>Trevon Walters<br></u><a target="_blank" href="http://www.columbiatribune.com/blogs/behind_the_stripes/missouri-signee-rb-trevon-walters/article_a76ec42a-8e19-11e3-9845-0017a43b2370.html">The Trib (Behind the Stripes): MISSOURI SIGNEE: RB Trevon Walters</a></p>
<p><u>Ish Witter<br></u><a target="_blank" href="http://www.columbiatribune.com/blogs/behind_the_stripes/missouri-signee-rb-ish-witter/article_8b7a5756-8e1a-11e3-8c83-0017a43b2370.html">The Trib (Behind the Stripes): MISSOURI SIGNEE: RB Ish Witter</a></p>
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<p>One MU coach compared Nate Brown to Anquan Boldin. "Just a physical guy who has tremendous hands."</p>
— Dave Matter (@Dave_Matter) <a href="https://twitter.com/Dave_Matter/statuses/431298439943450624">February 6, 2014</a>
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<p>North Gwinnett assistant Shawn Jackson coached in the Bootheel and at Mizzou. He introduced Nate Brown today during signing ceremony (cont)</p>
— Pete Scantlebury (@PeteScantlebury) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteScantlebury/statuses/431286011507646464">February 6, 2014</a>
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<p>Jackson sent William Moore and Jimmy Jackson to MU. He hoped 1 day to send a player to MU that had best qualities of JJ and Moore (cont)</p>
— Pete Scantlebury (@PeteScantlebury) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteScantlebury/statuses/431286388739153920">February 6, 2014</a>
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<p>In emotional speech, Shawn Jackson said he finally is able to do that with Nate Brown, who has the best qualities of WillyMo & Jimmy Jackson</p>
— Pete Scantlebury (@PeteScantlebury) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteScantlebury/statuses/431286754314698752">February 6, 2014</a>
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<p>Coaches described Darnell Green as raw but has size & genetics to develop into a playmaker. Has shown flashes before & since his illness</p>
— Dave Matter (@Dave_Matter) <a href="https://twitter.com/Dave_Matter/statuses/431299346147971072">February 6, 2014</a>
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<p>Henson said Lawrence Lee is the shifty slot WR Mizzou offense hasn't had since TJ Moe left</p>
— Dave Matter (@Dave_Matter) <a href="https://twitter.com/Dave_Matter/statuses/431299504176775168">February 6, 2014</a>
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<p>Was told walk-on Gavin Otte will be a factor in WR competition in spring practice. Team needs to develop depth there, especially in slot</p>
— Dave Matter (@Dave_Matter) <a href="https://twitter.com/Dave_Matter/statuses/431300833985036288">February 6, 2014</a>
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<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.kansascity.com/2014/02/05/4799795/missouri-hauls-in-big-crop-of.html">KC Star: Missouri hauls in big crop of wide receivers as football signings come in</a></p>
<p><u>Nate Brown<br></u><a target="_blank" href="http://www.columbiatribune.com/blogs/behind_the_stripes/missouri-signee-wr-nate-brown/article_432d2978-8e16-11e3-89c7-0017a43b2370.html">The Trib (Behind the Stripes): MISSOURI SIGNEE: WR Nate Brown</a></p>
<p><u>Lawrence Lee<br></u><a target="_blank" href="http://www.columbiatribune.com/blogs/behind_the_stripes/missouri-signee-wr-lawrence-lee/article_89af42ea-8e17-11e3-a3cb-0017a43b2370.html">The Trib (Behind the Stripes): MISSOURI SIGNEE: WR Lawrence Lee</a></p>
<p><u>DeSean Blair<br></u><a target="_blank" href="http://missouri.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1606833">PowerMizzou: FREE: Blair talks decision</a><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.columbiatribune.com/blogs/behind_the_stripes/missouri-signee-wr-desean-blair/article_9e7fae14-8e15-11e3-a51d-0017a43b2370.html">The Trib (Behind the Stripes): MISSOURI SIGNEE: WR DeSean Blair</a></p>
<p><u>Thomas Richard<br></u><a target="_blank" href="http://www.columbiatribune.com/blogs/behind_the_stripes/missouri-signee-wr-thomas-richard/article_870462fe-8e18-11e3-8f55-0017a43b2370.html">The Trib (Behind the Stripes): MISSOURI SIGNEE: WR Thomas Richard</a></p>
<p><u>Keyon Dilosa<br></u><a target="_blank" href="http://www.columbiatribune.com/blogs/behind_the_stripes/missouri-signee-wr-keyon-dilosa/article_980b7760-8e16-11e3-8c0a-0017a43b2370.html">The Trib (Behind the Stripes): MISSOURI SIGNEE: WR Keyon Dilosa</a></p>
<p><u>Darnell Green(-Beckham)<br></u><a target="_blank" href="http://www.columbiatribune.com/blogs/behind_the_stripes/missouri-signee-wr-darnell-green-beckham/article_0a72a08a-8e17-11e3-a4cf-0017a43b2370.html">The Trib (Behind the Stripes): MISSOURI SIGNEE: WR Darnell Green-Beckham</a></p>
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<p><u>Kendall Blanton<br></u><a target="_blank" href="http://www.columbiatribune.com/blogs/behind_the_stripes/missouri-signee-te-kendall-blanton/article_ded5c534-8e15-11e3-aeba-0017a43b2370.html">The Trib (Behind the Stripes): MISSOURI SIGNEE: TE Kendall Blanton</a></p>
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<p>Of the 5 O-linemen, Henson said Bauer & Pendleton are most physically ready to play b/c of their mass/strength. Both near or over 300 lbs</p>
— Dave Matter (@Dave_Matter) <a href="https://twitter.com/Dave_Matter/statuses/431299005801189376">February 6, 2014</a>
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<p><u>Andy Bauer<br></u><a target="_blank" href="http://www.columbiamissourian.com/a/170839/de-smet-offensive-lineman-andy-bauer-picks-missouri/">The Missourian: De Smet offensive lineman Andy Bauer picks Missouri</a><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.columbiatribune.com/blogs/behind_the_stripes/missouri-signee-ol-andy-bauer/article_4a934482-8e15-11e3-b483-0017a43b2370.html">The Trib (Behind the Stripes): MISSOURI SIGNEE: OL Andy Bauer</a></p>
<p><u>Paul Adams<br></u><a target="_blank" href="http://www.columbiatribune.com/blogs/behind_the_stripes/missouri-signee-ol-paul-adams/article_98debdfc-8e14-11e3-9477-0017a43b2370.html">The Trib (Behind the Stripes): MISSOURI SIGNEE: OL Paul Adams</a></p>
<p><u>Kevin Pendleton<br></u><a target="_blank" href="http://www.columbiatribune.com/blogs/behind_the_stripes/missouri-signee-ol-kevin-pendleton/article_d5eb0568-8e17-11e3-bcf2-0017a43b2370.html">The Trib (Behind the Stripes): MISSOURI SIGNEE: OL Kevin Pendleton</a></p>
<p><u>Sam Bailey<br></u><a target="_blank" href="http://www.columbiatribune.com/blogs/behind_the_stripes/missouri-signee-ol-sam-bailey/article_1b943c04-8e15-11e3-b62a-0017a43b2370.html">The Trib (Behind the Stripes): MISSOURI SIGNEE: OL Sam Bailey</a></p>
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<p><u>Rocel McWilliams<br></u><a target="_blank" href="http://www.columbiatribune.com/blogs/behind_the_stripes/missouri-signee-de-rocel-mcwilliams/article_b2bab5fc-8e17-11e3-9196-0017a43b2370.html">The Trib (Behind the Stripes): MISSOURI SIGNEE: DE Rocel McWilliams</a></p>
<p><u>Spencer Williams<br></u><a target="_blank" href="http://missouri.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1606476">PowerMizzou: Mizzou flips Williams</a><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.columbiatribune.com/blogs/behind_the_stripes/missouri-signee-de-spencer-williams/article_c0e839b8-8e19-11e3-89a3-0017a43b2370.html">The Trib (Behind the Stripes): MISSOURI SIGNEE: DE Spencer Williams</a></p>
<p><u>Walter Brady<br></u><a target="_blank" href="http://www.columbiatribune.com/blogs/behind_the_stripes/missouri-signee-de-walter-brady/article_053ca8b4-8e16-11e3-8c49-0017a43b2370.html">The Trib (Behind the Stripes): MISSOURI SIGNEE: DE Walter Brady</a></p>
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<p>Interesting: Brian Jones insisted he not be involved in staff evaluation of his son, Grant. He left the room, wanted no part of discussion</p>
— Dave Matter (@Dave_Matter) <a href="https://twitter.com/Dave_Matter/statuses/431300312775659520">February 6, 2014</a>
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<p>Pinkel says recruiting Jones no different than any player except "when we went on the home visit I knew most of the people in the house"</p>
— Gabe DeArmond (@GabeDeArmond) <a href="https://twitter.com/GabeDeArmond/statuses/431189924474548224">February 5, 2014</a>
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<p>Grant Jones leaning toward playing on defense (OLB/DE) but has ability to play WR/TE. Staff will let him pick where he begins</p>
— Dave Matter (@Dave_Matter) <a href="https://twitter.com/Dave_Matter/statuses/431300549367967744">February 6, 2014</a>
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<p><u>Grant Jones<br></u><a target="_blank" href="http://www.columbiatribune.com/blogs/behind_the_stripes/missouri-signee-ath-grant-jones/article_704714fe-8e17-11e3-af10-0017a43b2370.html">The Trib (Behind the Stripes): MISSOURI SIGNEE: ATH Grant Jones</a></p>
<p><u>Roderick Winters<br></u><a target="_blank" href="http://www.columbiatribune.com/blogs/behind_the_stripes/missouri-signee-lb-roderick-winters/article_61adaf72-8e1a-11e3-bacc-0017a43b2370.html">The Trib (Behind the Stripes): MISSOURI SIGNEE: LB Roderick Winters</a></p>
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<p>Pinkel said he was concerned about losing Tavon Ross to other suitors: "We knew he was a heck of a player."</p>
— David Morrison (@DavidCMorrison) <a href="https://twitter.com/DavidCMorrison/statuses/431190344906977280">February 5, 2014</a>
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<p>Some disagreement on Thomas Wilson. Cornell Ford said he'll start out on offense. Alex Grinch said he'll start at defense. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Versatility&src=hash">#Versatility</a></p>
— Pete Scantlebury (@PeteScantlebury) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteScantlebury/statuses/431205987316277248">February 5, 2014</a>
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<p><u>Raymond Wingo<br></u><a target="_blank" href="http://www.columbiatribune.com/blogs/behind_the_stripes/missouri-signee-cb-raymond-wingo/article_349f7966-8e1a-11e3-8efe-0017a43b2370.html">The Trib (Behind the Stripes): MISSOURI SIGNEE: CB Raymond Wingo</a></p>
<p><u>Greg Taylor<br></u><a target="_blank" href="http://www.columbiatribune.com/blogs/behind_the_stripes/missouri-signee-s-greg-taylor/article_47e94174-8e19-11e3-a073-0017a43b2370.html">The Trib (Behind the Stripes): MISSOURI SIGNEE: S Greg Taylor</a></p>
<p><u>Tavon Ross<br></u><a target="_blank" href="http://www.columbiatribune.com/blogs/behind_the_stripes/missouri-signee-s-tavon-ross/article_d57bcf6c-8e18-11e3-b03a-0017a43b2370.html">The Trib (Behind the Stripes): MISSOURI SIGNEE: S Tavon Ross</a></p>
<p><u>Thomas Wilson<br></u><a target="_blank" href="http://www.columbiatribune.com/blogs/behind_the_stripes/missouri-signee-ath-thomas-wilson/article_10eae35c-8e1a-11e3-95dc-0017a43b2370.html">The Trib (Behind the Stripes): MISSOURI SIGNEE: ATH Thomas Wilson</a></p>
<p><u>Finis Stribling<br></u><a target="_blank" href="http://www.columbiatribune.com/blogs/behind_the_stripes/missouri-signee-cb-finis-stribling-iv/article_fd960292-8e18-11e3-abcc-0017a43b2370.html">The Trib (Behind the Stripes): MISSOURI SIGNEE: CB Finis Stribling IV</a></p>
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<img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/553964/newlogo.jpg"> Early Signees</h4>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.columbiatribune.com/blogs/behind_the_stripes/signing-day-missouri-fills-out-its-class-of/article_96324bb4-8dbf-11e3-a19a-0017a43b2370.html">The Trib (Behind the Stripes): SIGNING DAY: Missouri fills out its Class of 2014</a></p>
https://www.rockmnation.com/2014/2/6/5385570/2014-missouri-football-recruiting-nate-brown-andy-bauerBill Connelly