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The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of Mizzou since 1955

The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of Mizzou since 1955

The Maneater

SEC Media Days: Mississippi State talks White House, Heisman

Aaron Reiss July 16, 2014

HOOVER, Alabama – It’s the way Mississippi State ended its 7-6 campaign last season that has Dan Mullen excited about his team. The Bulldogs had to win their last two games — against Arkansas and...

SEC Media Days: Mauk looks the part

SEC Media Days: Mauk looks the part

Aaron Reiss July 16, 2014

HOOVER, Alabama – His hair was full and combed. His beard was thick and neat. He wore his Southeastern Conference Eastern Division championship ring on his right hand. His bowtie was gold with black...

SEC Media Days: Thompson’s turn

SEC Media Days: Thompson’s turn

Aaron Reiss July 15, 2014

HOOVER, Alabama – When he was pulled from the game, Missouri was in control. South Carolina quarterback Dylan Thompson was 15-27, throwing for 227 yards with no touchdowns and one interception. Mizzou...

Tuning a country in to ‘the beautiful game’

Bruno Vernaschi July 15, 2014

The World Cup has come to a close, and along with its conclusion come feelings of victory, despair and, for some, relief. For myself, the emotions of anguish and rage are primary. Being Argentinian, witnessing...

SEC Media Days: After Manziel, Aggies look to ‘make a statement’

SEC Media Days: After Manziel, Aggies look to ‘make a statement’

Aaron Reiss July 15, 2014

HOOVER, Alabama — The name Johnny Manziel brought a smile to Texas A&M coach Kevin Sumlin’s face. He grinned at its popularity. Manziel, the Heisman Trophy-winning former Aggie quarterback, plays...

SEC Media Days: Gators healthy, excited

SEC Media Days: Gators healthy, excited

Aaron Reiss July 14, 2014

HOOVER, Alabama — Florida was awful last season. Gators coach Will Muschamp acknowledged as much Monday during his time in front of the media at Southeastern Conference Media Days. “I really draw...

SEC Media Days: Vanderbilt men, but no QB

Aaron Reiss July 14, 2014

HOOVER, Alabama – Vanderbilt coach Derek Mason is aware he’s the only new head football coach in the Southeastern Conference this season. “Great thing is, I’m undefeated,” he said of his first...

College career over, former Mizzou golfer Emilio Cuartero looks forward

Jacob Seus July 9, 2014

When Emilio Cuartero came to Missouri, he could barely speak English. “It was a challenge,” Cuartero said. “My English was really bad, but I knew I wanted to be there. My mind was set to fight...

Mizzou grad serves on NBA champion Spurs’ training staff

Mizzou grad serves on NBA champion Spurs’ training staff

Michael Natelli July 9, 2014

Like a lot of young basketball fans, Carson Calkins grew up dreaming of winning the NBA Finals and hoisting the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy. Unlike most basketball fans, he realized that dream...

MU Quidditch seeks to gain popularity following World Cup appearance

MU Quidditch seeks to gain popularity following World Cup appearance

Jacqueline LeBlanc July 9, 2014

Junior Taylor Korte has always been a natural athlete. In high school, she excelled at basketball, softball and track and field. However, not once in high school did a coach from any of Korte’s several...

Heart over wins: Why it’s more fun to cheer for our less successful teams

Daniel Schmidt July 9, 2014

Over the last couple years of my St. Louis sports fandom, I have developed a theory simply labeled the Rams Theory. This theory is what I use to explain why I am still a Rams fan to concerned friends...

As Tigers look to replace star setter Kreklow, cousin waits in wings

As Tigers look to replace star setter Kreklow, cousin waits in wings

Bruno Vernaschi July 9, 2014

Setter Molly Kreklow’s accolades are almost too many to count. The niece of Missouri head coach Wayne Kreklow, she was the 2013 Southeastern Conference Player of the Year and a first team All-American...