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The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

TIGER TRACKER: Week 12

Ryan Hood November 16, 2012

####Favorable Coach Gary Pinkel says junior quarterback James Franklin is as healthy as he’s been all season. After tossing four touchdowns down the stretch in Missouri’s come-from-behind quadruple...

Mapping the landscape: a guide to MLB free agency

Joe Trezza November 14, 2012

It has been less than two weeks since Marco Scutaro lofted that Phil Coke fastball into shallow center field in the 10th inning at Comerica Park in Detroit to score Ryan Theriot with the World Series-winning...

Tigers trounce Wildcats 37-0 in home opener

Connor Casey November 14, 2012

After being awarded championship rings for its Big 12 Conference championship from one year ago, Missouri wrestling came out swinging in its first home duel Wednesday. The No. 6 Tigers throttled the Baker...

Morgan Eye has hot hand in win over Chicago State

Morgan Eye has hot hand in win over Chicago State

Zach Foor November 13, 2012

Sophomore guard Morgan Eye had what she called a “breakout game” in the Missouri women’s basketball team’s 88-55 win over Chicago State on Monday night. Eye converted on 4 for 6 attempts from...

Missouri blows out Alcorn State

Jacob Bogage November 13, 2012

Missouri men’s basketball coach Frank Haith might need to start pulling out his halftime pep talks early. After stumbling to a lead in the first half, his No. 14 Tigers (2-0) scored 61 second-half points...

Tigers keep postseason hopes entering final stretch of season

Connor Casey November 13, 2012

With only four games remaining in the season, Missouri volleyball’s destiny is in its own hands. The Tigers are currently 18-9 with a 9-7 record in the Southeastern Conference and an RPI ranking of...

After another long sit, Bowers stands out

After another long sit, Bowers stands out

Jacob Bogage November 13, 2012

When senior forward Laurence Bowers sat Saturday on the floor of Mizzou Arena during the team's season opener against Southern Illinois, he drew puzzled glances from the Missouri bench. Bowers had picked...

Receiving trio has crowning moments in Tennessee win

Receiving trio has crowning moments in Tennessee win

Ryan Hood November 13, 2012

Missouri receivers and roommates Jimmie Hunt, Marcus Lucas and Bud Sasser have talked about “the opportunity” since their friendship was forged two years ago. Before ever stepping onto Faurot Field...

Simon claims opportunity with crucial play

Seth Boster November 13, 2012

Sometimes the ball comes to you? The question was put simply to Ian Simon after Missouri’s win Saturday over Tennessee in Knoxville, Tenn. The redshirt freshman gave an equally plain response. “Exactly,”...

Missouri slump ends in NCAA Tournament overtime loss

Missouri slump ends in NCAA Tournament overtime loss

Jack Witthaus November 11, 2012

Saying the season ended in a tie might be misleading. But for the Missouri women’s soccer team (14-7-1), that’s just how this season went. After surging to a program-best 12-2 start, the Tigers dropped...

Tigers out-duel Volunteers in Rocky Top thriller

Tigers out-duel Volunteers in Rocky Top thriller

Ryan Hood November 10, 2012

James Franklin dropped back. He saw nothing. He scanned right. Still nothing. He rolled left. There, all alone in the west corner of Neyland Stadium’s north end zone, was Dorial Green-Beckham. Right...

Missouri rings in new season with 83-69 win over Southern Illinois

Missouri rings in new season with 83-69 win over Southern Illinois

Jacob Bogage November 10, 2012

For a third straight game the Missouri men’s basketball team started slowly at its regular season-opener Saturday night. After overcoming early deficits to Northwest Missouri State and Missouri Southern...