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The Maneater

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The Maneater

“The Grind” prepares Missouri for first road game

Will Jarvis September 9, 2015

On Friday, the Missouri Tigers football team will board a bus, hop on Highway 63 due south and drive. They’ll exit Highway 63 some 290 miles later on Johnson Avenue in Jonesboro, Arkansas, head east...

Missouri freshman class works as a family

Missouri freshman class works as a family

Bruno Vernaschi September 9, 2015

As soon as Drew Lock scored his first touchdown with a 78-yard pass to Tyler Hunt, he was in celebration mode. The freshman quarterback ran toward the sideline, greeted center Evan Boehm and starter Maty...

‘Magic Man’ Drew Lock impresses in debut win over SEMO

‘Magic Man’ Drew Lock impresses in debut win over SEMO

Bruno Vernaschi September 5, 2015

As the singing of the alma mater died down Saturday night and the Missouri football players greeted fans in Faurot Field’s student section, Drew Lock panned the crowd, looking for someone. “Three!”...

Blocked punt headlines Brothers’ record-setting day

Blocked punt headlines Brothers’ record-setting day

Will Jarvis September 5, 2015

It was one of those plays that looked more like a video game glitch than real life. As Southeast Missouri State quarterback Tay Bender swung his leg with 31 seconds remaining in the third quarter, Kentrell...

Despite obstacles, Berkstresser refuses to give up

Despite obstacles, Berkstresser refuses to give up

Bruno Vernaschi September 1, 2015

Corbin Berkstresser is no quitter. The fifth-year senior Missouri football player has seen his fair share of struggles during his collegiate career. Starting four games in 2012 after then-starter James...

Mizzou settles into Barry Odom era

Mizzou settles into Barry Odom era

Will Jarvis September 1, 2015

The last time a person not named Dave Steckel ran Missouri’s defense, “Drops of Jupiter” was a top-10 hit song and movie audiences were dazzled by the magic of “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s...

Missouri handles loss of Brantley after injury, prepares for season opener

Will Jarvis September 1, 2015

Missouri released its depth chart for the opening game against Southeast Missouri on Monday. Four months ago, that chart would have looked a lot different. Then June 21 happened. Brantley, the poised...

Meet the man behind the music at Faurot Field

Meet the man behind the music at Faurot Field

Alec Lewis September 1, 2015

Tyrone Williams listened to Michael Jackson often when he first received a CD player in seventh grade. Williams — better known as DJ Beatz — has resided in Columbia since he was six years old. For...

Freshman Drew Lock named backup, hype machine at all-time high

Freshman Drew Lock named backup, hype machine at all-time high

Alec Lewis September 1, 2015

Drew Lock can’t speak about the hype. The freshman quarterback from Missouri’s Lee’s Summit High School attends class. The freshman quarterback attends practice. The freshman quarterback then heads...

Freestyle Fridays energize Missouri locker room

Will Jarvis September 1, 2015

If you’ve got bars, step up. If you don’t, step back. That’s senior safety Ian Simon’s advice for the Tigers’ traditional “Freestyle Friday” rap battles held each week. While the football...

Scherer brothers reunited at Mizzou

Scherer brothers reunited at Mizzou

Peter Baugh September 1, 2015

When Michael and Nick Scherer were growing up, everything was a competition. Whether in sports or even eating, the Scherer boys were always trying to win. “We had a certain amount of food, and when...

Mizzou football game-by-game predictions

Peter Baugh September 1, 2015

For a Southeastern Conference team, Mizzou has a pretty manageable schedule. The Tigers will be led by center Evan Boehm, quarterback Maty Mauk and linebacker Kentrell Brothers. With a little luck, this...