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The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

Pinkel, Tigers field questions at Big 12 Media Day

Pinkel, Tigers field questions at Big 12 Media Day

Pat Iversen July 25, 2011

When he sat down behind the microphone Monday afternoon for the Big 12 Conference Media Day, Missouri football coach Gary Pinkel probably wasn't surprised by the subject of the questions reporters threw...

Ohio State scandal just the tip of the iceberg for college football scorn

Nate Atkins July 6, 2011

It has been roughly one month since the TatGate bombshell erupted on the campus of The Ohio State University, and an unpopular truth beats on: Jim Tressel may be gone, but the problem remains. That’s...

Former Tiger All-American to replace ‘Mr. Mizzou’ in radio booth

Ryan Hood July 6, 2011

Commentator John “Mr. Mizzou” Kadlec once helped recruit Howard Richards to MU to play football in the late 1970s. More than 30 years later, the legendary Missouri football broadcaster has once again...

Tyler Gabbert set to transfer from Missouri football program

Pat Iversen May 9, 2011

Redshirt freshman quarterback Tyler Gabbert will leave the Missouri football program to pursue "other playing opportunities," according to a release from the Missouri athletic department. Gabbert was...

Tigers’ decision to go pro clouded by looming lockout

Jake Kreinberg April 29, 2011

Aldon Smith and Blaine Gabbert became the 16th and 17th first-round picks, respectively, from MU in the history of the NFL Draft Thursday. But did they make the right choice to leave school early? Usually,...

Two former Tigers join NFL ranks

Two former Tigers join NFL ranks

Pat Iversen April 28, 2011

Two former Missouri Tigers joined the ranks of the NFL on Thursday night, as quarterback Blaine Gabbert and defensive end Aldon Smith were selected in the first round. Gabbert was picked 10th overall by...

Franklin, defense shine in Black and Gold game

Brian Haenchen April 16, 2011

With the starting quarterback job up for grabs and the inexperience of the three candidates for the spot, there has been a special focus this spring on defense and the running game. That extra attention...

QB battle heats up in final spring scrimmage

QB battle heats up in final spring scrimmage

Ryan Hood April 12, 2011

The Missouri football team held its final spring game scrimmage of the year last Saturday morning at Faurot Field. As has been the case throughout spring ball, the defense impressed with its aggressive...

Gabbert impresses NFL scouts, coaches at pro day

Gabbert impresses NFL scouts, coaches at pro day

Brian Haenchen March 17, 2011

An estimated 500 people were on hand for Missouri’s pro day on Thursday afternoon. Among that large crowd were representatives from each of the 32 NFL teams, including Hall-of-Fame quarterback John Elway...

Recruiting has no off-season

Jake Kreinberg February 8, 2011

Love it or hate it, college football recruiting has taken on a life of its own, from scouting in high school all the way to the annual spring game, a glorified scrimmage designed to introduce the masses...

Gabbert foregoes senior year at Missouri to enter NFL Draft

Gabbert foregoes senior year at Missouri to enter NFL Draft

Zach Mink January 4, 2011

Missouri junior quarterback Blaine Gabbert announced Monday he will enter the 2011 NFL Draft, forgoing his senior year with the Tigers. Gabbert threw for 6,822 yards and 40 touchdowns in his 30 games...

Gabbert should not be remembered as disappointment

Jake Kreinberg January 4, 2011

Blaine Gabbert described his decision to enter the NFL Draft as “bittersweet.” When I heard yesterday of the junior quarterback’s intentions, I couldn’t help but think of the same adjective. While...