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Murphy, Hansbrough power Tigers to Homecoming victory

Andrew McCulloch • October 25, 2014

With time dwindling down in the second quarter, junior running back Russell Hansbrough lined up behind his quarterback in the shadow of the Vanderbilt goalpost. The ball was hiked, and Hansbrough took...

Mizzou wins again despite flaws

Aaron Reiss • October 25, 2014

Gary Pinkel wanted to talk about Bear Bryant. When Pinkel made his way into the press room following Missouri’s 24-14 win over Vanderbilt, he brought up the legendary Alabama coach. Pinkel said he...

What to watch for: Missouri vs. Vanderbilt

Jason Lowenthal • October 24, 2014

Missouri (5-2, 2-1 Southeastern Conference) looks to become bowl-eligible for a second straight season against Vanderbilt (2-5, 0-4) on Saturday. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. CDT on SEC Network....

It’s the finale for three senior Tigers

Daniel Witt • October 23, 2014

When Missouri coach Bryan Blitz discusses his three senior soccer players, there is a recurring word: proud. Blitz said he’s proud of McKenzie Sauerwein, Kaysie Clark and Taylor Grant and the way they’ve...

How we balance school and sports

Mitchell Forde • October 23, 2014

I would like to say that as a student-athlete, I have to combat the “dumb jock” stereotype, but everyone pretty much expects swimmers to do well in school. Still, the demands of class can be hard...

Defense thinks it has mojo again

Andrew McCulloch • October 21, 2014

Junior defensive end Shane Ray walked to the line and took his position. The ball was hiked, and he darted past the offensive lineman across from him. Florida quarterback Jeff Driskel cocked his arm and...

Confessions of a Rams addict

Daniel Schmidt • October 21, 2014

“The Godfather” and “The Godfather: Part II” are two of my favorite films. A third, unnecessary installment, “The Godfather: Part III,” came 16 years after the second film in the trilogy. Out...

Following multiple injuries, Bri Porter brings skill, height

Bruno Vernaschi • October 21, 2014

A look at Missouri freshman forward Bri Porter’s biography is almost overwhelming. A double major in physics and electrical engineering, Porter was ranked the No. 41 recruit by ESPN, awarded All-District...

Tigers set to face another tricky QB situation

Jason Lowenthal • October 21, 2014

Missouri’s offense has been less than impressive the last few weeks. Fortunately for the Tigers, they may have found an even more unstable offense in Vanderbilt, who will travel to Faurot Field this...

Age not stopping Gill-Caesar

Michael Natelli • October 21, 2014

Freshman guard Montaque Gill-Caesar can do a lot. He's 6-foot-6-inches, has a knack for getting to the basket and comes from Huntington Prep in West Virginia, one of the nation's strongest high school...

Freshman guard hopes to raise game

Bobby Ceresia • October 21, 2014

Coming in at just 5-foot-4-inches, freshman point guard Carrie Shephard is Missouri’s shortest player in a sport where height tends to be associated with talent. But Shephard uses her height to her...

Mizzou-Kansas rivalry re-established on ice

Joseph Schneider • October 19, 2014

Over the weekend, it seemed like the Boston Bruins were playing the New York Rangers at Jefferson City’s Washington Park Ice Arena. Goals were scored often, skaters brought physical energy and the fans...