Darren Milosevich

(Sept. 15, 2008)

Senior quarterback Chase Patton looks downfield for an open receiver against Nevada Saturday at Faurot Field. Patton relishes his role as backup for senior quarterback Chase Daniel and says he learned a lot more than football while on the team.

(Sept. 13, 2008)

Sophomore running back Derrick Washington attempts to avoid the tackle of Nevada junior linebacker Dain Lutz on Saturday at Faurot Field. Missouri defeated Nevada 69-17, tying a school record for points in a game.

(Sept. 13, 2008)

Junior linebacker Sean Weatherspoon dives towards Nevada sophomore running back Vai Taua during Saturday's game at Faurot Field. Weatherspoon contributed nine solo tackles and three assists to Missouri's 69-17 win.

(Sept. 13, 2008)

Senior quarterback Chase Patton looks downfield for an open receiver against Nevada Saturday afternoon at Faurot Field. Patton completed two of four passes for a total of 72 passing yards.

(July 9, 2008)

Former MU wrestler Ben Askren celebrates in the Hearnes Center after winning the 2007 Big 12 Conference Wrestling Championship in the 174-pound weight class. Askren is the first MU graduate to qualify for the Olympics in the sport of wrestling and will be one of seven freestyle wrestlers on Team USA in Beijing.

(May 6, 2008)

Kansas State junior third baseman Nate Tenbrink makes a diving stop on an errant throw as Missouri senior outfielder Kurt Calvert slides into third during Saturday’s game against Kansas State at Taylor Stadium. Missouri won the second game of the series 11-7. See related story, page 23.

(May 6, 2008)

Junior catcher Rob Vaughn slides into second base while sophomore infielder Greg Folgia attempts to tag him in a game against Kansas State on Saturday at Taylor Stadium.

(May 6, 2008)

Junior pitcher Ian Berger fires a pitch during a game against Kansas State Saturday at Taylor Stadium.

(May 6, 2008)

Junior right fielder Ryan Lollis dives for a ball during Saturday’s game against Kansas State at Taylor Stadium. The Tigers won 11-7.

(April 25, 2008)

Sophomore Max Askren tries to control Oregon State sophomore Brice Arand during a Feb. 10 match at the Hearnes Center. Askren is training with a Mixed Martial Arts group to prepare for summer competition.

(March 11, 2008)

Senior Tyler McCormick attempts to stand while defending national champion Coleman Scott of Oklahoma State tries to hold him on the mat Saturday at Gallagher-Iba Arena during the Big 12 Championships. McCormick went on to win the match 5-3 in the second one-minute overtime period and finished the tournament in second place.

(Feb. 22, 2008)

Head coach Brian Smith watches junior Marcus Hoehn wrestle during a duel against Oregon State on Feb. 10 in the Hearnes Center.

(Feb. 22, 2008)

Wrestling coach Brian Smith wrestles with sophomore Ashtin Primus during practice Feb. 7 at the Hearnes Center. Since taking over as head coach in 1998, Smith has turned the Tiger wrestling program into a contender for the national championship.

(Feb. 22, 2008)

Coach Brian Smith watches his wrestlers practice Feb. 7 at the Hearnes Center. In his 10 years as coach, Smith has coached eight All-American wrestlers, including one national championship, and holds a duel-meet record of 119-60-2.

(Feb. 22, 2008)

Coach Brian Smith works one-on-one with David Howard and freshman Patrick Mosley during practice Feb. 7 in the Hearnes Center's wrestling room. Over the past 10 years, Smith has led the Tigers to six winning seasons, a third-place finish at last year's NCAA Championships and has coached the school's first-ever individual national champion.

(Feb. 22, 2008)

Coach Brian Smith and the rest of the Missouri coaching staff watch junior Michael Chandler compete against Oregon State on Feb. 10 at the Hearnes Center. The Tigers hold a current record of 9-4-1 and have been ranked as high as No. 1 this season.

(Feb. 22, 2008)

The MU wrestling team practices in its state-of-the-art wrestling facility located in the Hearnes Center on Feb. 7. The room features a 24-foot cooling fan, spectator bleachers and cardio equipment.

(Feb. 19, 2008)

Former president Bill Clinton speaks to supporters at a rally Feb. 5 at the Student Recreation Complex. Clinton announced the initiation of the university branch of the William J. Clinton Foundation, which promotes global awareness and public service.

(Feb. 12, 2008)

Junior Andrew Sherry tries to escape from Oregon State sophomore Keegan Davis in their match Sunday at the Hearnes Center. The Tigers won their final home duel 28-13 over the Beavers.

(Feb. 12, 2008)

Junior Michael Chandler scores back points on Oklahoma junior Shane Vernon during their match at 157 pounds Friday night during the second annual Beauty and the Beast competition at the Hearnes Center. Chandler, who holds a season record of 21-3, won the match by an 18-1 technical fall.

(Feb. 5, 2008)

Former President Bill Clinton speaks to supporters and students about the campaign for his wife, Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., at the Student Recreation Complex on Saturday. Clinton discussed a variety of issues including social security, the economy and the war in Iraq.

(Feb. 5, 2008)

Located at the corner of Ninth and Elm streets, Shakespeare’s Pizza is a popular choice among college students.

(Feb. 5, 2008)

Although candles are prohibited in all MU residence halls, students in most off-campus living facilities are allowed to burn candles and incense.

(Jan. 29, 2008)

Sophomore No. 2 Nicholas Marable defends a takedown attempt by No. 4 Mack Lewnes in a duel against Cornell University on Sunday afternoon in the Hearnes Center. Marable was named Big 12 Wrestler of the Week.

(Jan. 29, 2008)

Junior Marcus Hoehn attempts to score against Cornell University freshman Eric McGill during their match in the 141-pound weight class Sunday at the Hearnes Center.

(Jan. 29, 2008)

Senior Josh Wagner places his hand on the head of Cornell freshman DJ Meagher during their match in the 149-pound weight class Sunday afternoon in the Hearnes Center. Missouri defeated Cornell 21-13.