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‘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!”...

Andrew Paul to play a key role in Tiger’s long term success

Andrew Paul to play a key role in Tiger’s long term success

Tyler Kraft September 1, 2015

Andrew Paul had one goal in mind when he accepted the role of associate coordinator of strength and conditioning for Missouri: He wanted to learn the players’ names. “My first goal was to learn their...

Alyssa Munlyn comes out the season swinging

Alyssa Munlyn comes out the season swinging

Mia Chudzik September 1, 2015

Contributing 23 kills and 16 blocks in the Tiger Invitational this past weekend, freshman Alyssa Munlyn was a big part of the Tigers’ 3-0 sweep. With a hitting percentage of .625 after the final game...

Stevens emerges as a top national swimmer

Stevens emerges as a top national swimmer

Peter Baugh September 1, 2015

Mizzou coach Greg Rhodenbaugh believes swimming is a process. He wants his swimmers to train hard and believe in his system. If they do, he believes that they will take steps forward. Rhodenbaugh feels...

The National League needs a DH

Andrew McCulloch September 1, 2015

After a long, brutal summer coming to a close and October on the horizon, baseball’s stretch run is finally upon us. A glut of new, young superstars has permeated Major League Baseball, and it looks...

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...