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Column: Missouri cooperated with the NCAA, and it paid the price for doing so

Column: Missouri cooperated with the NCAA, and it paid the price for doing so

Andy Kimball February 1, 2019

Missouri was praised by the NCAA for self-reporting infractions as soon as they were aware of it. “In this case, Missouri did the right thing and self-reported,” David Roberts, the chief hearing officer...

What questions remain with Missouri facing sanctions after 2016 NCAA infraction

What questions remain with Missouri facing sanctions after 2016 NCAA infraction

Emily Leiker January 31, 2019

The NCAA’s Infraction Committee announced Thursday that Missouri would be facing sanctions after a tutor violated NCAA ethical conduct, academic misconduct and academic extra benefits rules in 2016....

Running back Damarea Crockett to forgo senior season, enters 2019 NFL Draft

Running back Damarea Crockett to forgo senior season, enters 2019 NFL Draft

Andy Kimball January 7, 2019

Junior running back Damarea Crockett announced Monday afternoon that he will forgo his senior season at Missouri and enter the 2019 NFL Draft. Crockett announced the decision via Twitter, thanking former...

Lock’s career ends with gaudy numbers, but leaves fans wondering what could’ve been

Lock’s career ends with gaudy numbers, but leaves fans wondering what could’ve been

Andy Kimball January 1, 2019

MEMPHIS, Tenn.- When Barry Odom was asked about Drew Lock’s legacy after the Tigers’ 33-38 loss to Oklahoma State Monday night, the quarterback turned and whispered into his coach’s ear. “You...

Missouri loses one last 2018 heartbreaker in Liberty Bowl

Missouri loses one last 2018 heartbreaker in Liberty Bowl

Bennett Durando December 31, 2018

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Barry Odom patted his quarterback’s shoulder and made one thing clear. “I wouldn’t want the ball in anyone’s hands besides No. 3 for the Mizzou Tigers,” the Missouri football...

‘Routree’ has career night, pointing towards a (hopefully) better future in bowl game loss

‘Routree’ has career night, pointing towards a (hopefully) better future in bowl game loss

Adam Cole December 31, 2018

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Many Missouri fans know the name and its atypical spelling: Larry _Rountree_ III. The sophomore running back was a staple in the Missouri offense all season. However, those tuning into...

Liberty Bowl: Final pregame thoughts and predictions from The Maneater staff

Liberty Bowl: Final pregame thoughts and predictions from The Maneater staff

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Missouri’s month off is finally over. It’s Liberty Bowl Day. Missouri (8-4) kicks off against Oklahoma State (6-6) in the 60th Liberty Bowl at 2:45 p.m. CST Monday in Memphis. Here...

Liberty Bowl Preview: Okwuegbunam out, MU secondary ready for Oklahoma State challenge

Liberty Bowl Preview: Okwuegbunam out, MU secondary ready for Oklahoma State challenge

Andy Kimball December 31, 2018

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – When Missouri faces off against Oklahoma State on Monday, it will be faced with a team that has endured more ups and downs than the Tigers have this season. The Cowboys pulled off upsets...

Rainy day at the Liberty Bowl? MU’s Odom is prepared

Rainy day at the Liberty Bowl? MU’s Odom is prepared

Bennett Durando December 30, 2018

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Spectators will be wishing that the rain, rain goes away in Memphis ahead of the Liberty Bowl between Missouri (8-4) and Oklahoma State (6-6) on Dec. 31 at 2:30 p.m. CST. But the weather...

If these five plays had gone differently, Missouri would be 11-1

If these five plays had gone differently, Missouri would be 11-1

Bennett Durando December 30, 2018

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Give credit where it’s due: Missouri’s 2018 season has indisputably been a success. In three years under Barry Odom, the Tigers have gone from 4-8 to 7-6 to 8-4, pending Monday’s...

Missouri football adds 22 new recruits after first day of early signing period

Missouri football adds 22 new recruits after first day of early signing period

Max Baker December 21, 2018

Christmas came early this year for coach Barry Odom and the Tigers, who saw a number of recruits sign their letter of intent on the first National Signing Day for the class of 2019. Before Wednesday,...

MU defensive end Tre Williams arrested on suspicion of domestic assault

MU defensive end Tre Williams arrested on suspicion of domestic assault

Bennett Durando December 10, 2018

Missouri defensive end Tre Williams was arrested Sunday morning on suspicion of second-degree domestic assault, multiple sources confirmed. He has been suspended indefinitely from the MU football team. Williams,...