Penn State vs. Nebraska preview: Taylor Martinez, the original Johnny Manziel
On the evening of October 7, 2010, on national television, Nebraska's redshirt freshman quarterback, Taylor Martinez, put on a show on the road against Bill Snyder's Kansas State Wildcats. Martinez...
View ArticleMizzou Moves To The SEC: A short(ish) look at Tennessee
It hit me this morning, as I began to dive into two different Tennessee previews today (this piece, which was intended to go up yesterday, and the BTBS preview), that I ran out of time to write a...
View ArticleMissouri at Tennessee: Exploring the Vols' depth chart
OffenseQuarterbackTyler Bray (6'6, 215, Jr.) (2,812 passing yards, 60% completion, 25 TD, 10 INT)Justin Worley (6'4, 213, So.) (83 passing yards, 58% completion, 0 TD, 1 INT)Tennessee's offense is...
View ArticleVARSITY NUMBERS: Let's Rate Some Receivers!
In this week's Varsity Numbers, I'm discussing a rankings system for receivers. I've been meaning to go down this road for about three years now.Below, you will find a measure that attempts to answer...
View ArticleFanthropology: Why are you a Mizzou fan?
Hyundai and SB Nation have teamed up to bring you a pretty cool contest. Hyundai loves both college football and college football fans, and the company wants to hear your story with one simple...
View ArticleMizzou at Tennessee: Beyond the box score preview
NOTE: Confused? See the quick glossary at the bottom.Missouri at TennesseeRecordAPRank2012F/+ Rk2012S&P+ Rk2012 Off.S&P+ Rk2012 Def.S&P+ RkMissouri4-5Um51377218Tennessee4-5No3319274Maybe we...
View ArticleMizzou at Tennessee: Second Half Live Thread
The Missouri offensive line, in its sixth combination of the year, is making the Tennessee defensive line look like the Alabama defensive line (easily the line's worst performance since Arizona State)....
View ArticleMizzou 51, Tennessee 48: Mizzou earns loss, then earns win
It was probably the right result, even if it was the wrong one (if that makes sense). Missouri played poorly enough to get blown out in the first half but was done favors by Tennessee mistakes and a...
View ArticleSoccer Live Thread: NCAA Tournament (Illinois at Missouri)
What: Mizzou Soccer in the NCAA TournamentWho: Illinois Fighting Illini (10-8-3) at Missouri Tigers (14-7)When: 6:30 p.m. CTWhere: Walton Stadium (2,500)Mizzou Soccer faded late but was still chosen to...
View ArticleMizzou 51, Tennessee 48: Links and reflections
RecapsMUtigers.com: Mizzou Stuns Tennessee, 51-48, in 4 OTThe Trib: Tigers topple Tennessee in 4-OT thrillerThe Missourian: Missouri football survives, beats Tennessee in fourth overtimeKC Star:...
View ArticleWeek 11 box scores
Well, that certainly changes everything, doesn't it...Arizona 56, Colorado 31Arkansas State 45, UL-Monroe 23Ball State 34, Toledo 27Boise State 49, Hawaii 14Bowling Green 26, Ohio 14Buffalo 29, Western...
View ArticleMizzou Links, 11-12-12
Goodness, what a busy Mizzou weekend... Mizzou Football LinksImage via RPTMore On VolsThe Trib (Dave Matter): Vols reportedly set to fire DooleyKC Star: Sunday rewind | Kendial Lawrence sparks MU's...
View ArticleTexas A&M beats Alabama, killing the 'spread offense' meme forever
Is it okay if I pound my chest for telling everybody A&M would be good? Even if I had no idea about Manziel?— Bill Connelly (@SBN_BillC) November 11, 2012Texas A&M fans never hesitate to tell...
View ArticleMizzou 83, SIU-Edwardsville 69: Study Hall
Your Trifecta: Flip-NWC-BowersMizzou 83, SIUE 69College BasketballMizzouSIUEPace (No. of Possessions)71.0Points Per Possession (PPP)1.170.97Points Per Shot (PPS)1.221.002-PT FG%48.1%27.9%3-PT...
View ArticleMizzou Links, 11-13-12
Mizzou Football LinksLast WeekThe Trib (Dave Matter): Emptying the Notebook: Full steam aheadThings were bad. The Vols were racing up and down the field and would have led by much more than 14 points...
View ArticleThe Numerical, Week 11: Georgia vs. Kansas State and 1998 all over again
1998. One of my favorite college football seasons, and one I've been thinking about a lot since Saturday. That year, a clear, superior team (Ohio State) emerged, proving itself better than anybody else...
View ArticleMizzou 51, Tennessee 48: Beyond the box score
Mini-glossary at the bottom, if you're interested.0.83. Missouri's current win percentage versus teams not currently ranked in the BCS Top 10. Missouri owns losses to No. 4 Alabama, No. 5 Georgia, No....
View ArticleMizzou Links, 11-14-12
Mizzou Football LinksGame WeekThe Trib: Syracuse looks to secure bowl invitationPowerMizzou: Tuesday Tiger NotebookPowerMizzou: Tuesday's Top TigersPost-Dispatch: SEC-ond look at Mizzou media dayLast...
View ArticleStanford vs. Oregon preview: Cardinal built to beat the Ducks this time around?
There is so much finality in college football. In the NBA, NFL or even college basketball (usually), if a division rival beats you, you probably just have to wait a few weeks to get another shot. In...
View ArticleMizzou 91, Alcorn State 54: Study Hall
Your Trifecta: Ross-Pressey-Jankovic. Not the trifecta I expected while watching the game.Mizzou 91, Alcorn State 54MizzouASUPace (No. of Possessions)72.0Points Per Possession (PPP)1.260.75Points Per...
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