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The Maneater

Missouri freshman class works as a family

Missouri freshman class works as a family

Bruno Vernaschi September 9, 2015

As soon as Drew Lock scored his first touchdown with a 78-yard pass to Tyler Hunt, he was in celebration mode. The freshman quarterback ran toward the sideline, greeted center Evan Boehm and starter Maty...

Blocked punt headlines Brothers’ record-setting day

Blocked punt headlines Brothers’ record-setting day

Will Jarvis September 5, 2015

It was one of those plays that looked more like a video game glitch than real life. As Southeast Missouri State quarterback Tay Bender swung his leg with 31 seconds remaining in the third quarter, Kentrell...

‘Magic Man’ Drew Lock impresses in debut win over SEMO

‘Magic Man’ Drew Lock impresses in debut win over SEMO

Bruno Vernaschi September 5, 2015

As the singing of the alma mater died down Saturday night and the Missouri football players greeted fans in Faurot Field’s student section, Drew Lock panned the crowd, looking for someone. “Three!”...

Cross-country starts season with Illini Challenge

Peter Baugh September 5, 2015

Kate Smith was not nervous. Although the Illini Challenge was her first meet as a Missouri Tiger, the freshman felt eager for the race. “I was just more excited to be racing again and finally do something...

Andrew Paul to play a key role in Tiger’s long term success

Andrew Paul to play a key role in Tiger’s long term success

Tyler Kraft September 1, 2015

Andrew Paul had one goal in mind when he accepted the role of associate coordinator of strength and conditioning for Missouri: He wanted to learn the players’ names. “My first goal was to learn their...

Despite obstacles, Berkstresser refuses to give up

Despite obstacles, Berkstresser refuses to give up

Bruno Vernaschi September 1, 2015

Corbin Berkstresser is no quitter. The fifth-year senior Missouri football player has seen his fair share of struggles during his collegiate career. Starting four games in 2012 after then-starter James...

Mizzou settles into Barry Odom era

Mizzou settles into Barry Odom era

Will Jarvis September 1, 2015

The last time a person not named Dave Steckel ran Missouri’s defense, “Drops of Jupiter” was a top-10 hit song and movie audiences were dazzled by the magic of “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s...

Missouri handles loss of Brantley after injury, prepares for season opener

Will Jarvis September 1, 2015

Missouri released its depth chart for the opening game against Southeast Missouri on Monday. Four months ago, that chart would have looked a lot different. Then June 21 happened. Brantley, the poised...

Meet the man behind the music at Faurot Field

Meet the man behind the music at Faurot Field

Alec Lewis September 1, 2015

Tyrone Williams listened to Michael Jackson often when he first received a CD player in seventh grade. Williams — better known as DJ Beatz — has resided in Columbia since he was six years old. For...

Alyssa Munlyn comes out the season swinging

Alyssa Munlyn comes out the season swinging

Mia Chudzik September 1, 2015

Contributing 23 kills and 16 blocks in the Tiger Invitational this past weekend, freshman Alyssa Munlyn was a big part of the Tigers’ 3-0 sweep. With a hitting percentage of .625 after the final game...

Freshman Drew Lock named backup, hype machine at all-time high

Freshman Drew Lock named backup, hype machine at all-time high

Alec Lewis September 1, 2015

Drew Lock can’t speak about the hype. The freshman quarterback from Missouri’s Lee’s Summit High School attends class. The freshman quarterback attends practice. The freshman quarterback then heads...

Freestyle Fridays energize Missouri locker room

Will Jarvis September 1, 2015

If you’ve got bars, step up. If you don’t, step back. That’s senior safety Ian Simon’s advice for the Tigers’ traditional “Freestyle Friday” rap battles held each week. While the football...