Loss offers glimpse of road ahead
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The Missouri bench reacts to a foul called against the team during the second half of Missouri's NCAA Elite Eight basketball game against UConn Saturday, March 28, 2009 in the University of Phoenix stadium in Glendale, Ariz. Connecticut defeated Missouri 82-75.
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Missouri guard Matt Lawrence, forward Leo Lyons, forward DeMarre Carroll, guard J.T. Tiller and head coach Mike Anderson listen to questions from reporters during Missouri's post game press conference after their loss in the NCAA Elite Eight basketball game against UConn Saturday, March 28, 2009 in the University of Phoenix stadium in Glendale, Ariz. Connecticut defeated Missouri 82-75.
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Missouri forward Keith Ramsey celebrates after scoring a shot during the second half of Missouri's NCAA Elite Eight basketball game against UConn Saturday, March 28, 2009 in the University of Phoenix stadium in Glendale, Ariz. Connecticut defeated Missouri 82-75.
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The Missouri bench reacts to a foul called against the team during the second half of Missouri's NCAA Elite Eight basketball game against UConn Saturday, March 28, 2009 in the University of Phoenix stadium in Glendale, Ariz. Connecticut defeated Missouri 82-75.
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Connecticut forward Jeff Adrien scores a slam dunk during the first half of Missouri's NCAA Elite Eight basketball game against UConn Saturday, March 28, 2009 in the University of Phoenix stadium in Glendale, Ariz.
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Missouri forward Justin Safford and Connecticut guard A.J. Price try to gain control of the ball during the second half of Missouri's NCAA Elite Eight basketball game against UConn Saturday, March 28, 2009 in the University of Phoenix stadium in Glendale, Ariz. Connecticut defeated Missouri 82-75.
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Missouri guard Zaire Taylor and forward Keith Ramsey try to block a shot from Connecticut guard Kemba Walker during the second half of Missouri's NCAA Elite Eight basketball game against UConn Saturday, March 28, 2009 in the University of Phoenix stadium in Glendale, Ariz. Connecticut defeated Missouri 82-75.
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Missouri forward DeMarre Carroll fights for control with Connecticut center Hasheem Thabeet and guard A.J. Price during the second half of Missouri's NCAA Elite Eight basketball game against UConn Saturday, March 28, 2009 in the University of Phoenix stadium in Glendale, Ariz. Connecticut defeated Missouri 82-75.
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Fans celebrate a Missouri slam dunk during the second half of Missouri's NCAA Elite Eight basketball game against UConn Saturday, March 28, 2009 in the University of Phoenix stadium in Glendale, Ariz. Connecticut defeated Missouri 82-75.
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Missouri guard J.T. Tiller has the ball swatted away by Connecticut guard Kemba Walker during the second half of Missouri's NCAA Elite Eight basketball game against UConn Saturday, March 28, 2009 in the University of Phoenix stadium in Glendale, Ariz. Connecticut defeated Missouri 82-75.
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Missouri guard Zaire Taylor drives into Connecticut forward Stanley Robinson during the second half of Missouri's NCAA Elite Eight basketball game against UConn Saturday, March 28, 2009 in the University of Phoenix stadium in Glendale, Ariz. Connecticut defeated Missouri 82-75.
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Missouri forward Justin Safford drives into Connecticut forward Gavin Edwards to score a lay-up during the second half of Missouri's NCAA Elite Eight basketball game against UConn Saturday, March 28, 2009 in the University of Phoenix stadium in Glendale, Ariz. Connecticut defeated Missouri 82-75.
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Marching Mizzou band members stare at the game, disappointed in Missouri's approaching loss during the second half of Missouri's NCAA Elite Eight basketball game against UConn Saturday, March 28, 2009 in the University of Phoenix stadium in Glendale, Ariz. Connecticut defeated Missouri 82-75.
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Missouri forward Justin Safford scores a lay-up during the second half of Missouri's NCAA Elite Eight basketball game against UConn Saturday, March 28, 2009 in the University of Phoenix stadium in Glendale, Ariz. Connecticut defeated Missouri 82-75.
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Missouri guard Zaire Taylor falls backward while he takes a shot during the second half of Missouri's NCAA Elite Eight basketball game against UConn Saturday, March 28, 2009 in the University of Phoenix stadium in Glendale, Ariz. Connecticut defeated Missouri 82-75.
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Missouri head coach Mike Anderson reacts to the team's approaching loss during the second half of Missouri's NCAA Elite Eight basketball game against UConn Saturday, March 28, 2009 in the University of Phoenix stadium in Glendale, Ariz. Connecticut defeated Missouri 82-75.
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Missouri guard J.T. Tiller stands alone at the end of the court while UConn players make free throws, building the teams lead over Missouri during the second half of Missouri's NCAA Elite Eight basketball game against UConn Saturday, March 28, 2009 in the University of Phoenix stadium in Glendale, Ariz. Connecticut defeated Missouri 82-75.
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Missouri head coach Mike Anderson puts his songuard Michael Anderson Jr. into the game with just seconds remaining during the second half of Missouri's NCAA Elite Eight basketball game against UConn Saturday, March 28, 2009 in the University of Phoenix stadium in Glendale, Ariz. Connecticut defeated Missouri 82-75.
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Marching Mizzou band members, including Jim Scheffer, center left, look at the scoreboard disappointed in Missouri's approaching loss during the second half of Missouri's NCAA Elite Eight basketball game against UConn Saturday, March 28, 2009 in the University of Phoenix stadium in Glendale, Ariz. Connecticut defeated Missouri 82-75.
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Missouri guard J.T. Tiller and head coach Mike Anderson answer questions after Missouri's loss in the NCAA Elite Eight basketball game against UConn Saturday, March 28, 2009 in the University of Phoenix stadium in Glendale, Ariz. Connecticut defeated Missouri 82-75.
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Missouri forward Leo Lyons and forward DeMarre Carroll listen to questions from reporters during Missouri's post game press conference after their loss in the NCAA Elite Eight basketball game against UConn Saturday, March 28, 2009 in the University of Phoenix stadium in Glendale, Ariz. Connecticut defeated Missouri 82-75.