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I think we've established by now that "community roundtables" are now simply "roundtables," so there's probably no need to specify. (Sorry about that, by the way -- pasting and editing the e-mail...
View ArticleMizzou Links, 8-16-12
Kind of an odd links day. Not many non-football links to share below ... and not quite a full day's worth of practice links, either, since afternoon practice was canceled. So instead, you basically...
View Article2012 Mizzou Fall Football Practice: Day 12 Links And Analysis
It was both Movie Day for Mizzou Football and Max Copeland Day for Mizzou media. Both are to be celebrated. MUtigers.com: Tigers Hold Single Session Wednesday as Scrimmage #2 LoomsMizzou Network: Camp...
View Article2012 Texas A&M Football Preview: I'm Not Saying, I'm Just Saying
A darkhorse is a team that is both quite flawed (potentially fatally so) and loaded with potential. A year after a combination of bad luck and clammy hands turned a Top 20 team into a massive...
View ArticleMizzou Moves To The SEC: The Closers Talk Kentucky
We'll combine these into one post. As has been the case throughout SEC Week(s), The Closers talked to two people about this week's team, Kentucky. First up, on Tuesday, was Mary Jo Perino, Mizzou grad...
View ArticleMizzou Links, 8-17-12
Mizzou Football Links A couple of days ago, Fox Sports printed an article with what was supposed to be a rather generic "Blaine Gabbert has seen hate before" intro. But it got specific enough that it...
View Article2012 Mizzou Fall Football Practice: Day 13 Links And Analysis
One of these headlines ... not like the other ones... MUtigers.com: Fast Start Propels Defense to Victory in Second Fall ScrimmageMizzou Network: Tigers Scrimmage for Second TimeMizzou Network: Pinkel...
View ArticleThe Wall Of Excellence, Class Of 2012: Danario Alexander
So I made an executive decision with this year's Wall class. The original intent was to hold votes for five people -- one from the offensive backfield, one receiver/tight end/defensive back, two...
View Article2012 Missouri Football Preview: Arizona State
A lot has changed since we last saw Arizona State... Statistical Profile View Arizona State's statistical profile here. In A Nutshell: Think of everything you can remember about Arizona State last...
View Article2012 Mizzou Fall Football Practice: Day 14 Links And Analysis
(And yes, consider this your Saturday Live Thread. EPL is back at 9am CT!!!) ----- Two specific stories dominated during Friday practice: 1. First-string safety Braylon Webb underwent arthroscopic...
View Article2012 Mizzou Fall Football Practice: Day 15 Links And Analysis
(Sunday live thread!) Well, it's official ... I'm pretty sure every primary Mizzou media outlet has done a "McGaffie wants to move past that kickoff return" story. Which probably makes it difficult...
View ArticleMizzou Links, 8-20-12
Wait, it's August 20? Seriously? Is that right? It must be ... because freshmen ran through Columns yesterday... Freshmen + ColumnsMizzou Network: Mizzou Tradition for Football FreshmenInstagram (Gary...
View Article2012 Tennessee Football Preview: The Dooley '12 Campaign
Derek Dooley inherited quite a mess when he was elected head coach of Tennessee in 2010. But to earn another term in this election year, his oft-flaky, oft-injured Vols will need to manufacture some...
View Article2012 Mississippi State Football Preview: Niche Life
A senior-heavy depth chart and a manageable home (and non-conference) schedule provide Mississippi State with a serious opportunity in 2012: mainstream success for a niche artist. (As long as...
View ArticleMizzou Basketball Vs. Europe: Study Hall
Your Trip Trifecta: Mike Dixon 16.2, Earnest Ross 16.2, Keion Bell 13.1. Phil Pressey and Laurence Bowers didn't play, and Negus Webster-Chan was either dealing with eligibility or (more likely, I...
View ArticleThe Wall Of Excellence, Class Of 2012: John Clay
Inductee No. 2 was a bit of a surprise to me, but only so much. It's hard to argue with a three-time all-conference selection, especially when he played on some really, really poor Mizzou teams. John...
View ArticleMizzou Links, 8-21-12
Mizzou Football Links You know what? If Mizzou loses a recruit because he visited St. Louis and didn't enjoy it ... a) LOL, and b) I'm not sure I trust that kid's judgment/support system anyway. Good...
View Article2012 South Carolina Football Preview: Your Guess Is As Good As Mine
To me, anything between 7-5 and 11-1 is a distinct possibility. And please don't ask me to commit to either extreme. Related: South Carolina's complete 2012 statistical profile, including projected...
View ArticleThe Wall Of Excellence, Class Of 2012: Mel Gray
Inductee No. 3 wasn't in Columbia very long but still set all sorts of career receiving (and sprinting) marks before establishing himself as an all-pro two hours to the east. Not bad. Mel Gray...
View Article2012 Auburn Football Preview: Four Stars And Late-Game Magic
Heading into 2012, the sheer quantity of Auburn's four- and five-star signees is the largest reason for optimism, but if you believe more in proven production, the Tigers might still be a year away...
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