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Hansbrough, Murphy powering Tigers’ ground attack

Andrew McCulloch • October 29, 2014

With the game on the line, sophomore quarterback Maty Mauk lined up in the shotgun behind center. The Tigers’ signal caller snapped the ball and faked right before turning his attention to his favorite...

‘Mr. Mizzou’ John Kadlec dies at 86

Will Jarvis • October 29, 2014

Athletic director Mike Alden can clearly remember the first time he met John Kaldec. Alden was working at Arizona State University in 1990 with football coach Dan Devine, who had previous coached at Missouri....

Tigers find extra motivation for final conference game

Bruno Vernaschi • October 29, 2014

At every soccer game, Missouri midfielder Lauren Flynn can be spotted on the field sporting a pink headband. On Oct. 30, at the Tigers’ matchup with conference rival Arkansas, she will go beyond that. Flynn...

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....

It’s the finale for three senior Tigers

Daniel Witt • October 23, 2014

When Missouri coach Bryan Blitz discusses his three senior soccer players, there is a recurring word: proud. Blitz said he’s proud of McKenzie Sauerwein, Kaysie Clark and Taylor Grant and the way they’ve...

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...

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...

Alabama spoils Missouri’s “senior day” game

Daniel Witt • October 19, 2014

A late goal by Alabama spoiled Missouri soccer’s “senior game,” in which seniors Mckenzie Sauerwein, Kaysie Clark and Taylor Grant were all honored before the contest. Missouri fell to Alabama 0-1...