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The Maneater

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The Maneater

Jordan Clarkson slices through Salukis

Jordan Clarkson slices through Salukis

Matt Muenzberg November 13, 2013

When Southern Illinois coach Barry Hinson compared Missouri guard Jordan Clarkson’s driving ability to the best blender on the market, it was an odd — but fitting — comparison. “He was a Ninja...

Tigers rout Lions to open season

Tigers rout Lions to open season

Matt Muenzberg November 10, 2013

Highly touted transfer Jordan Clarkson found himself 0-3 from the field and in foul trouble just nine minutes into his career as a Tiger. With MU leading by just five, in stepped freshman guard Wes Clark,...

Tigers best Cougars 59-48 in home opener

Alex Schiffer November 10, 2013

After a back-and-forth battle in the first half, the Missouri Tigers (2-0) were able to pull away in the second half and beat Southeastern Illinois-Edwardsville 59-48 in the women's basketball team’s...

Green-Beckham, Mizzou rout Kentucky

Green-Beckham, Mizzou rout Kentucky

Jacob Bogage November 9, 2013

LEXINGTON, Ky. — No. 9 Missouri (8-1, 4-1 SEC) weathered a rocky start, but scored 28 unanswered points and outlasted Kentucky (2-7, 0-5 SEC) 48-17 at Commonwealth Stadium on Saturday. Redshirt freshman...

Green-Beckham and Mauk connect for a record-setting day

Green-Beckham and Mauk connect for a record-setting day

Katherine Knott November 9, 2013

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Kentucky Wildcats defense tried to take away the run game to make Missouri’s redshirt freshman quarterback beat them. After a 48-17 win in which that quarterback, Maty Mauk, threw...

Missouri’s takeaway streak extends to 40 games

Missouri’s takeaway streak extends to 40 games

Jacob Bogage November 9, 2013

LEXINGTON, Ky. — No, Missouri’s first-half blocked punt did not count as a turnover. It may have spurred MU’s offense to its second touchdown in 97 seconds and looked like a fumble, but regardless...

Pinkel: Franklin will start against Ole Miss

Pinkel: Franklin will start against Ole Miss

Katherine Knott November 9, 2013

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Senior quarterback James Franklin will most likely start against Ole Miss on Nov. 22 following the bye week, coach Gary Pinkel said. Franklin, sidelined three games with a shoulder...

Who is Frank Haith?

Who is Frank Haith?

Jacob Bogage November 6, 2013

Frank Haith’s smile is an easy one. It starts at the eyes, widening behind glasses, with brows pushed higher and ears tugged back. It peeks out from within a well-trimmed, graying beard, spreading like...

Replacing Haith

Replacing Haith

Alex Schiffer November 6, 2013

With the NCAA’s five-game suspension of coach Frank Haith nearing, someone other than the Tiger’s head coach will have to usher Missouri into the 2013-14 season. Haith is expected to name a replacement...

From Beale Street to Booches: Johnathan Williams III eager to work for Missouri basketball

From Beale Street to Booches: Johnathan Williams III eager to work for Missouri basketball

Matt Muenzberg November 6, 2013

Johnathan Williams III sits in an enviable position. He has state and world championships to his name and could possibly start at power forward as a freshman for a team that has been to four straight...

Earnest Ross is ready to lead

Earnest Ross is ready to lead

Kyle Lock November 6, 2013

Earnest Ross wanted to win. That’s what brought the 6-foot-5 shooting guard to Columbia. Ross started his career in 2010 with an 11-20 Auburn squad. He came to Missouri his sophomore year. “Winning....

Family-style offensive line propels running game

Family-style offensive line propels running game

Katherine Knott November 6, 2013

Missouri football’s explosive offense starts in the trenches. Never mind the accolades the offensive line has received so far this season. For the Missouri players who line up with each other, the line...