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Tebow signing hurts NFL

Andrew McCulloch • April 22, 2015

It’s April and that means it’s the busiest time of year on the sports calendar. The Masters and Final Four are officially in the books, but now it’s time for the NBA and NHL playoffs to take center...

Through hardships, D-Line Zou excels

Bruno Vernaschi • April 8, 2015

Rickey Hatley donned a black and gold wristband with the words “Burn Your Boats” on it. The phrase, which was introduced by Harold Brantley last year during a speech prior to taking on Texas A&M,...

Tigers lean on experienced offensive line

Jason Lowenthal • April 1, 2015

Spring practice is underway, and Missouri head coach Gary Pinkel is already leaning on his returning seniors on the offensive end. “We’re excited about having a group of guys coming back,” Pinkel...

Adjusting to transitions, Missouri begins spring training

Bruno Vernaschi • March 11, 2015

Evan Boehm stormed out of the locker room, still wearing cleats and a sweaty headband. “Who took all the damn Gatorade?” he yelled as Maty Mauk followed him and they headed out of the stadium and across...

NFL Combine: The ‘underwear Olympics’

Andrew McCulloch • February 25, 2015

The NFL Combine was a revolutionary idea when it was started in 1977. With hundreds of draft prospects and NFL scouts in the same building, every team would get a look at every player and the entire draft...

Missouri dual-sport signee Doherty ready to make impact

Bruno Vernaschi • February 18, 2015

During his official visit to the University of Missouri on Dec. 12, 2014, Marquise Doherty was sat down by a handful of coaches. Among them were football coach Gary Pinkel and baseball coach Tim Jamieson. In...

The insanity of National Signing Day

Andrew McCulloch • February 11, 2015

National Signing Day. It’s like an early Christmas for college football fans across the country. An influx of new talent brings with it hope for a brighter tomorrow. Coaches and fans alike are excited...

Way-Too-Early Preseason Top 25

Andrew McCulloch • January 21, 2015

_With the college football season over and the inaugural College Football Playoff in the books, Maneater staff writer Andrew McCulloch offers his ridiculously early Top 25 rankings for next year._ **#1:...

What to watch for: Missouri vs. Minnesota

Jason Lowenthal • January 1, 2015

No. 16 Missouri and No. 25 Minnesota will kick off from Orlando, Florida in the Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl on New Year’s Day. Here is what to watch for in the matchup. **1. Minnesota running back...

Golden goes out on top

Andrew McCulloch • January 1, 2015

ORLANDO, Florida — Markus Golden watched from the sidelines as the clock counted down for the final minute. Golden made his way onto the field with the rest of his teammates as the Tigers’ 33-17...

Murphy, Hansbrough lead Tiger offense in Citrus Bowl

Aaron Reiss • January 1, 2015

ORLANDO, Florida — Maty Mauk looked at once brilliant, and then frustrating. Midway through the third quarter of the Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl, the sophomore quarterback escaped pressure by stepping...

Tigers rally for sweet victory

Andrew McCulloch • January 1, 2015

ORLANDO, Florida — In the shadow of its own goal post, with momentum fading, the Missouri offense dug in. Sophomore quarterback Maty Mauk took the snap and handed it off to junior running back Russell...