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The Maneater

E.J. Gaines returns as defense shuts down Volunteers

E.J. Gaines returns as defense shuts down Volunteers

Jacob Bogage November 3, 2013

E.J. Gaines, ailing with injured quadriceps, was forced to watch from the sideline when then-No. 5 Missouri blew a 17-point lead to South Carolina on Homecoming. A week later, the senior cornerback was...

Andrew Baggett leaves errant kick in the past

Andrew Baggett leaves errant kick in the past

Katherine Knott October 30, 2013

His stomach dropped when he saw the ball hit the upright. “There is no worse feeling,” sophomore placekicker Andrew Baggett said. “I wanted to crawl in a hole and disappear for a day or two, but...

Who’s to blame?

Derek Franks October 30, 2013

What was your reaction after Missouri’s stunning homecoming loss to South Carolina on Saturday? Did you hang your head in anguish? Did you scream your frustrations at the top of your lungs like me?...

Mizzou falls to South Carolina on homecoming

Mizzou falls to South Carolina on homecoming

Matt Muenzberg October 27, 2013

Missouri coach Gary Pinkel said the games don’t come down to one play. But at fourth-and-goal from the seven-yard line, down by three in double overtime, the No. 5 Tigers needed three points to extend...

Jadeveon Clowney’s quiet impact

Jadeveon Clowney’s quiet impact

Jack Witthaus October 27, 2013

Quietly, he left Faurot Field, holding an unmarked pepperoni pizza box and chrome Dre Beats as he faced a cheering South Carolina throng. Turning around, Jadeveon Clowney posed for a photo with a man...

Wild week in SEC proof Mizzou still has work to do

Derek Franks October 23, 2013

Man, I just finally took a breath. That was one of the craziest weekends of college football in a long time. Remember all of that hoopla about the Southeastern Conference having eight teams in the top...

Top 5 ranking does not change Tigers’ focus

Top 5 ranking does not change Tigers’ focus

Katherine Knott October 22, 2013

Two wins against ranked opponents has changed the conversation about the No. 5 Missouri Tigers. They are in the driver’s seat of the Southeastern Conference East division and have the potential to challenge...

Baggett, No. 14 Mizzou sail past No. 22 Gators

Baggett, No. 14 Mizzou sail past No. 22 Gators

Jack Witthaus October 19, 2013

Today, sophomore kicker Andrew Baggett hit from 43, 19, 39, 33 and 28 yards. Relying on his boot, No. 14 Missouri (7-0, 3-0 SEC) stormed past No. 22 Florida (4-3, 3-2 SEC), 36-17. With the win, Missouri...

For Mizzou offense, Mauk madness

For Mizzou offense, Mauk madness

Matt Muenzberg October 19, 2013

Some might say No. 14 Missouri was the Southeastern Conference’s best kept secret going into the season. Missouri’s best kept secret going into Saturday’s 36-17 win against Florida was a play call. Redshirt...

Freshman Aarion Penton’s impact plays fuel rabid Tiger defense

Freshman Aarion Penton’s impact plays fuel rabid Tiger defense

Jack Witthaus October 19, 2013

E.J. Gaines had one more bit of advice for Aarion Penton. “He just told me, ‘It’s your time,’” Penton said. “Just be yourself and play. And that’s just what I did.” Senior captain...

Business as usual with Maty Mauk in, James Franklin out

Business as usual with Maty Mauk in, James Franklin out

Matt Muenzberg October 16, 2013

With freshman Maty Mauk set to fill in for injured starter James Franklin this week against Florida, Missouri coach Gary Pinkel was asked multiple times how Mauk’s presence would change the Tigers’...

Oh, how good it feels to be wrong

Derek Franks October 16, 2013

Surprised. Ecstatic. Baffled. These are just some of the many crazy emotions and feelings going through anyone who has the slightest tie to Mizzou this week. To say there is a sense of optimism in Columbia...