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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

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

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

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...

Replacing Blaine: meet your new quarterbacks

Brian Haenchen • January 4, 2011

The Blaine Gabbert era at Missouri ended a year early Monday afternoon when the junior quarterback officially declared for the NFL Draft. Gabbert’s departure opens the door for one of two young quarterbacks...