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The Student Newspaper of Mizzou since 1955

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Family members talk about Lock ahead of his final Homecoming game

Family members talk about Lock ahead of his final Homecoming game

Adam Cole October 17, 2018

The most popular Halloween costumes of 2008 included some memorable characters, such as Iron Man, The Joker and Hannah Montana. Eleven-year-old Drew Lock had other ideas. Lock dressed as a Mizzou football...

Memphis’ pass game could shine against Mizzou secondary

Memphis’ pass game could shine against Mizzou secondary

Andy Kimball October 17, 2018

After three straight conference losses, Missouri (3-3, 0-3 SEC) will come home to Columbia this weekend and take a break from conference play to face Memphis. Coach Barry Odom will welcome his former...

Still in search of first SEC win, Missouri regroups at halfway point

Still in search of first SEC win, Missouri regroups at halfway point

Bennett Durando October 14, 2018

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Kevin Pendleton was the littlest big man in a locker room imbued with dejection, his demeanor diffusing despondency through the space so much that it shrunk even the surrounding media. This...

Week Six Report Card: Missouri rolled over by top-ranked Tide

Week Six Report Card: Missouri rolled over by top-ranked Tide

Andy Kimball October 14, 2018

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – On the second play of the game, Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovalia dropped back and then let a deep pass fly, hitting Jerry Jeudy in stride before Jeudy ran into the end zone. Missouri...

Missouri defense copes with Hall’s ejection against Alabama

Missouri defense copes with Hall’s ejection against Alabama

Ben Ramirez October 14, 2018

Linebacker Cale Garrett called it a football play. Coach Barry Odom thought it was unfortunate but necessary. Regardless of the rationale, linebacker Terez Hall was disqualified at the beginning of the...

Instant Reaction: Three takeaways after Missouri falls to Alabama 39-10

Instant Reaction: Three takeaways after Missouri falls to Alabama 39-10

Bennett Durando October 13, 2018

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Missouri was helpless, then hopeful, then submissive, then stubborn, then finally drubbed and defeated to the delight of Dixieland. The Tigers’ 39-10 loss to Alabama Saturday night...

Missouri sputters at Alabama 39-10 in Dixieland demolition

Missouri sputters at Alabama 39-10 in Dixieland demolition

Ben Ramirez October 13, 2018

For 15 minutes, there was a glimmer of a hope for Missouri. A 28.5 point underdog coming into the night, Missouri fell to top ranked Alabama 39-10 on the road in Tuscaloosa, Alabama Saturday night. After...

Game day at Alabama is a "sea of humanity" when Missouri – or anyone else – comes to town

Game day at Alabama is a “sea of humanity” when Missouri – or anyone else – comes to town

Bennett Durando October 13, 2018

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Kevin Crawford has already thought of the note that will be engraved in Missouri's tombstone. “I think I’ve got it,” he said from a lawn chair under his tailgating tent on the...

Missouri faithful flock to Tuscaloosa to see No. 1 Alabama

Missouri faithful flock to Tuscaloosa to see No. 1 Alabama

Ben Ramirez October 13, 2018

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Over 600 miles southeast of Columbia, Missouri, the Tigers are playing far from their home turf this weekend, taking on the No. 1 Alabama Crimson Tide in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Missouri...

Mizzou target Ishmael Burdine commits to Tigers

Mizzou target Ishmael Burdine commits to Tigers

Max Baker October 13, 2018

Slidell High School senior Ishmael Burdine, a 4-star recruit and the top safety in the state of Louisiana’s 2019 class, committed to play for Missouri on Friday. Burdine announced his decision in a video...

Tucker McCann and evolution of mind and foot

Tucker McCann and evolution of mind and foot

Andy Kimball October 10, 2018

The previous five hours converged on one temporarily idle figure at midfield of Williams-Brice Stadium. Tucker McCann stood there all alone, center stage in a game that seemed far beyond the control of...

Hellacious third quarter will haunt Missouri for rest of season

Hellacious third quarter will haunt Missouri for rest of season

Bennett Durando October 6, 2018

Somewhere around its halfway point, Missouri’s seismic clash with South Carolina turned into a postmodern reenactment of the Wizard of Oz. The heavens opened mercilessly, the rain poured horizontally,...