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An ode to Arrowhead

Daniel Schmidt • October 27, 2014

I've been to the Colosseum. I've seen Bruce Springsteen live. I've been present for two World Series-clinching games. I stormed the field when Mizzou beat Oklahoma in 2010. These were life experiences...

Murphy, Hansbrough power Tigers to Homecoming victory

Andrew McCulloch • October 25, 2014

With time dwindling down in the second quarter, junior running back Russell Hansbrough lined up behind his quarterback in the shadow of the Vanderbilt goalpost. The ball was hiked, and Hansbrough took...

Mizzou wins again despite flaws

Aaron Reiss • October 25, 2014

Gary Pinkel wanted to talk about Bear Bryant. When Pinkel made his way into the press room following Missouri’s 24-14 win over Vanderbilt, he brought up the legendary Alabama coach. Pinkel said he...

What to watch for: Missouri vs. Vanderbilt

Jason Lowenthal • October 24, 2014

Missouri (5-2, 2-1 Southeastern Conference) looks to become bowl-eligible for a second straight season against Vanderbilt (2-5, 0-4) on Saturday. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. CDT on SEC Network....

Confessions of a Rams addict

Daniel Schmidt • October 21, 2014

“The Godfather” and “The Godfather: Part II” are two of my favorite films. A third, unnecessary installment, “The Godfather: Part III,” came 16 years after the second film in the trilogy. Out...

Tigers set to face another tricky QB situation

Jason Lowenthal • October 21, 2014

Missouri’s offense has been less than impressive the last few weeks. Fortunately for the Tigers, they may have found an even more unstable offense in Vanderbilt, who will travel to Faurot Field this...

Defense thinks it has mojo again

Andrew McCulloch • October 21, 2014

Junior defensive end Shane Ray walked to the line and took his position. The ball was hiked, and he darted past the offensive lineman across from him. Florida quarterback Jeff Driskel cocked his arm and...

Rapid Reaction: Mizzou vs. Florida

Andrew McCulloch • October 18, 2014

It wasn’t pretty, but it was still a win. Missouri (5-2, 2-1 Southeastern Conference) marched into the Swamp and took care of business, stomping the Florida Gators 42-13 and ruining the homecoming celebration...

What to watch for: Missouri vs. Florida

Jason Lowenthal • October 17, 2014

This Saturday in Gainesville, Florida, the Missouri Tigers (4-2, 1-1 Southeastern Conference) will take on the Florida Gators (3-2, 2-2). The winner keep its division title hopes alive, while the loser...

Mauk’s status should be questioned

Daniel Schmidt • October 14, 2014

As excited as the Missouri community was for me to show up here in the fall of 2012, the hype surrounding Maty Mauk's arrival was far greater. For starters, he has one of the most-quarterback names of...

Mizzou faces tough challenge against Driskel, Harris

Jason Lowenthal • October 14, 2014

Along with Missouri, the Florida Gators are one the nation’s most mysterious teams. Once a dark horse to win the Southeastern Conference East Division, the Gators have had possibly the most up-and-down...

Mauk dealing with recent struggles

Andrew McCulloch • October 14, 2014

After throwing his first two interceptions against Georgia, sophomore quarterback Maty Mauk said he knew he had to get things rolling. _No more turnovers,_ he thought, _we have to hold on to the ball._ After...