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The Maneater

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The Maneater

‘I never lost hope’: Ronnell Perkins reaping benefits after staying at MU

‘I never lost hope’: Ronnell Perkins reaping benefits after staying at MU

Max Baker November 7, 2019

Ronnell Perkins has waited for his moment. A three-star recruit out of University City High School, Perkins shined as a receiver and defensive back. Dominant football programs from across St. Louis attempted...

‘A lot of lessons learned’: how Jordan Elliott became a defensive force for Missouri

‘A lot of lessons learned’: how Jordan Elliott became a defensive force for Missouri

Wilson Moore October 29, 2019

Daniel Santacaterina took the snap out of the shotgun. He had three receivers lined up wide, but only had time to look at one of them because of pressure up the middle. Jordan Elliott easily shed his blocker...

Missouri loses second consecutive game in flat performance in Kentucky

Wilson Moore October 27, 2019

LEXINGTON, Ky — Facing third and eight from its own 27 yard line, Missouri had a choice as the clocked ticked down to 30 seconds left in the first half. It could hand the ball off, keeping the time running...

Last season’s heartbreak lingers as Missouri prepares for Kentucky

Wilson Moore October 25, 2019

One of Missouri’s lowest moments in its up-and-down 2018 season came when it lost a heartbreaker to the University of Kentucky. With the score 14-9 in favor of the Tigers and four seconds left in the...

Penalties doom Missouri in loss against Vanderbilt

Penalties doom Missouri in loss against Vanderbilt

Wilson Moore October 22, 2019

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Redshirt senior Johnathon Johnson lined up to quarterback Kelly Bryant’s right on Vanderbilt’s 20-yard line. He burst off the line of scrimmage, taking three hard steps downfield,...

Missouri can’t find consistency, falls 21-14 against Vanderbilt

Missouri can’t find consistency, falls 21-14 against Vanderbilt

Emily Leiker October 19, 2019

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Late in the third quarter, Vanderbilt’s Mo Hasan exited the game after a hit by Tyree Gillespie — flagged as targeting, and rightfully confirmed as so — left the quarterback...

Road game presents new set of challenges for Missouri

Wilson Moore October 19, 2019

After beginning the season on the road, Missouri hasn’t left Faurot Field since. The Tigers have played five straight home games, dating back to Sept. 7. The imbalance is fine with senior offensive...

Johnson stars on offense, struggles on special teams against Ole Miss

Johnson stars on offense, struggles on special teams against Ole Miss

Wilson Moore October 15, 2019

As junior Mac Brown’s punt sailed through the air, Missouri wide receiver Johnathon Johnson positioned himself in anticipation for a return. It looked like any other mundane punt until the ball hit...

Homecoming Hurrah: Missouri tops Ole Miss, 38-27

Homecoming Hurrah: Missouri tops Ole Miss, 38-27

Emily Leiker October 12, 2019

With 14 seconds left in the first half, Ole Miss lined up for a fourth down at Missouri’s 1 yard line. Nick Bolton had just been credited with the third-down stop, also at the 1. The Rebels were set...

Tiger Ticket-Holders: Missouri football tailgates become Arens family tradition over more than 50 years

Tiger Ticket-Holders: Missouri football tailgates become Arens family tradition over more than 50 years

Emily Leiker October 8, 2019

Dick Arens remembers buying his first tickets to a Missouri football game in 1949 as a high schooler at Montgomery County R-II High School. Fast forward 70 years, and at 86 years old, Dick and his wife,...

‘Heart and soul’: Garrett leads Missouri’s nationally-ranked defense

‘Heart and soul’: Garrett leads Missouri’s nationally-ranked defense

Emily Leiker October 7, 2019

Cale Garrett has more touchdowns than the Miami Dolphins. Yes, that’s right — the Missouri senior linebacker has more touchdowns this season than an entire NFL team. Garrett scored his third touchdown...

Notebook: Bryant injured in Missouri’s win over Troy

Notebook: Bryant injured in Missouri’s win over Troy

Max Baker October 7, 2019

In the second quarter, graduate transfer Kelly Bryant injured his left knee on a late hit from Troy defensive tackle Travis Sailo. The hit, which occurred on a touchdown pass to sophomore Jalen Knox with...