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Takeaways: Tigers can’t pull off upset against Georgia

Tyler Kraft • September 17, 2016

It was heartbreaking. That is the only way to describe Missouri football’s 28-27 loss to No. 16 Georgia (3-0) on Saturday night. The Tigers (1-2) had their chances to put away the Bulldogs, but they...

Double Coverage: Maneater analysts discuss defensive line discord, Lock’s monster game and Georgia

Nick Kelly , Tyler Kraft • September 16, 2016

_The Maneater football analysts Tyler Kraft and Nick Kelly give their thoughts on Missouri’s struggling defensive line, Drew Lock’s dominant arm and take a look at what the Tigers must do to beat Georgia._

Missouri defensive line looks to overcome struggles with more complex system

Nick Kelly • September 16, 2016

Jackie Shipp, Missouri’s defensive line coach, likens his current task to that of a marriage counselor. The hiring of DeMontie Cross as defensive coordinator and Barry Odom’s promotion to head coach...

Quoted and noted: Bennet Omalu visits Mizzou

Joe Noser • September 15, 2016

Dr. Bennet Omalu, who discovered chronic traumatic encephalopathy and inspired the movie “Concussion,” spoke at MU on Wednesday about the NFL’s problem with CTE and his history of studying the condition...

Q&A: Georgia football writer talks predictions, players to watch

Nick Kelly • September 15, 2016

_Missouri hosts Georgia in its Southeastern Conference opener at 6:30 p.m. Saturday as the Tigers look to improve to 2-1._ _Wilson Alexander, who covers football as an assistant sports editor for The...

Family-driven: Penton sets high bar for Mizzou defense

Peter Baugh • September 13, 2016

A smiling Aarion Penton reached out to his baby sister, Geordin. “Come here, girl!” he shouted. He extended his arms and pulled his sister close. Kimberly Penton remembers these moments. Aarion,...

Culkin looks to recreate memories of the past in his final year

Tyler Kraft • September 12, 2016

Sean Culkin has seen a lot during his time in Columbia. In his five years as a Missouri Tiger, the tight end has traveled to Atlanta twice, seen Faurot Field stormed, won a Cotton Bowl and been a part...

Johnson leads the way with 210 total yards in Missouri victory

Tyler Kraft • September 11, 2016

The last time Missouri had a major threat at wide receiver was in 2013. That was when the nation’s third-ranked recruit out of high school, Dorial Green-Beckham, was stampeding down the sidelines of...

Ray Wingo has career night in win over Eastern Michigan

Peter Baugh • September 11, 2016

When Ray Wingo was a senior at St. Louis University High School, he never had more than 100 receiving yards in a game. In fact, he only had 241 receiving yards in his final high school season. It appears...

Takeaways: Lock turns in historic night in home opener

Nick Kelly • September 11, 2016

**Quarterback job Locked up** For anyone who thought Missouri might employ a quarterback rotation, Drew Lock took that idea and tossed it out of Columbia. After a week in which the Tigers’ coaching...

Halftime report: Lock thrives in home opener

Peter Baugh • September 10, 2016

The Tigers treated their fans well in the first half of their home opener. Missouri takes a 33-7 lead to the locker room. Here are a few takeaways from the first half: **Lock throws better than he runs**:...

Column: Two-QB system won’t work for Missouri

Adam Reckamp • September 9, 2016

Missouri’s 26-11 loss to West Virginia last Saturday was filled with negative signs. The famed Mizzou defensive line was miserable, not registering a sack all game. The defense as a whole struggled,...