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Cook brothers reflect on racing together from childhood to college

Cook brothers reflect on racing together from childhood to college

Titus Wu September 29, 2016

“Hey, I just talked [trash] about you,” a cross-country runner called out to a teammate after an interview. “Oh really?” the other runner sarcastically replied, walking over from a workout. A...

Q&A: LSU football writer talks coaching changes, players to watch

Nick Kelly September 28, 2016

_Missouri heads to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to play LSU at 6:30 p.m. Saturday as the Missouri Tigers look to pull off an upset. Joshua Thornton, who covers football for The Daily Reveille, LSU’s student...

Column: The better Tigers will win

Column: The better Tigers will win

Adam Reckamp September 27, 2016

If there was ever a time for the Missouri Tigers to win at Louisiana State, this is it. LSU announced Sunday that it has terminated the contract of longtime head coach Les Miles. Miles, who won a BCS...

Missouri women’s cross-country stresses leadership for this year and beyond

Missouri women’s cross-country stresses leadership for this year and beyond

Joe Noser September 27, 2016

The Missouri women’s cross-country team knows this year is their best shot in three years under coach Marc Burns to earn a berth to the National Championships in November. But aside from exceptional...

Defensive line improves after slow start to season

Defensive line improves after slow start to season

Tyler Kraft September 26, 2016

Two weeks ago, Missouri’s defensive line was in disarray. The Tigers’ feared defensive line appeared toothless in its first two games, recording only one sack and 10 tackles for loss in Missouri’s...

Missouri soccer wins in overtime after Hess’ goal

Langston Newsome September 25, 2016

Despite a sluggish start, Missouri soccer (8-3, 3-1) outlasted Mississippi State 2-1 with a late goal from budding star sophomore Allie Hess. “We needed to match their effort,” coach Bryan Blitz said....

Notebook: Scherer’s first interception, a birthday celebration and more

Notebook: Scherer’s first interception, a birthday celebration and more

Nick Kelly September 25, 2016

After linebacker Michael Scherer intercepted a Delaware State pass in the first quarter on Saturday, he immediately brought the ball to the sideline where DeMontie Cross awaited him. Cross, Missouri’s...

Missouri volleyball sweeps Ole Miss

Anne Rogers September 25, 2016

Missouri volleyball’s Melanie Crow held the ball calmly as she prepared to serve in Sunday’s home match against Ole Miss. The junior looked cool and collected, even as she stared down her former team...

Moore hauls in four touchdowns as Missouri routs Delaware State

Moore hauls in four touchdowns as Missouri routs Delaware State

Tyler Kraft September 24, 2016

First, it was a 4-yard fade pass to the corner of the south end zone. Then, it was a 6-yard slant pass for a second touchdown. A few minutes later, there was a 9-yard screen that turned into a third score. Finally,...

Takeaways: Forced turnovers, wide receivers propel Missouri to victory

Takeaways: Forced turnovers, wide receivers propel Missouri to victory

Nick Kelly September 24, 2016

What Faurot Field lacked in people on Saturday, Missouri made up for with points. In front of a small crowd, the Tigers scored 79 points, the most they have scored in a game since 1890. Missouri improved...

Double Coverage: Maneater analysts discuss Missouri’s run game, the team’s legitimacy and Delaware State

Double Coverage: Maneater analysts discuss Missouri’s run game, the team’s legitimacy and Delaware State

Nick Kelly , Tyler Kraft September 23, 2016

The Maneater football analysts Tyler Kraft and Nick Kelly share their thoughts on what Missouri must do to improve their run game as well as Missouri’s keys to beating Delaware State.

Courtney Eckenrode leads new-look Missouri volleyball offense

Courtney Eckenrode leads new-look Missouri volleyball offense

Chelsea Roemer September 23, 2016

Junior setter Courtney Eckenrode has had an incredible start to the season as a leader on Missouri volleyball’s offense so far, but her accomplishments go back to before her career began in Columbia. Eckenrode...