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Blog post: Moe, Bowers selected for Mizzou '39
No. 1 football recruit anchors 2012 class
Missouri signed 18 new players Wednesday, headlined by No. 1 recruit Dorial Green-Beckham.
M-I-Z discusses D-G-B: Students react to landing top recruit
MU students reacted with excitement and anticipation over the news of Dorial Green-Beckham's signing.
Web Update: Top national recruit Green-Beckham selects Missouri
The Springfield, Mo., native's commitment boosted the Tigers' class to No. 21 in the country, according to ESPNU.
Blog post: Egnew to play in Senior Bowl
Web Update: Missouri lands Independence Bowl bid against North Carolina
The game marks the program’s third bowl trip in nine years to Shreveport, La.
Web Update: Missouri takes Border War finale with 24-10 victory
Missouri's defense buckled down and James Franklin rebounded from a shaky start to defeat Kansas.
Blog post: Moe named Community of Champions winner
Web Update: Bowl eligibility brings bowl projection time for Missouri
After qualifying for postseason play Saturday, the Tigers have a few possibilities of where they could play in bowl season.
Web Update: Tigers pull off Senior Day win over Texas Tech
Sophomore quarterback James Franklin led Missouri back from a 10-point second-half deficit to win.
Web Update: Alden addresses Pinkel arrest, announces repercussions
The coach is suspended for a week without pay and could sacrifice $306,538 in salary.
Missouri tries to stay up despite Josey going down
The Big 12 Conference's leading rusher went down Saturday with a season-ending injury.
Web Update: Tigers get Longhorn off their back in 17-5 upset win
Missouri's defense kept the No. 16 Longhorns out of the endzone for the first time since 2004.
Learning to fall: Elvis Fisher’s walk from disaster to recovery
One play gone wrong sent MU football captain Elvis Fisher on a long walk of self-discovery.
Josey gives Tigers rushing power
Missouri's highly efficient running back has added depth to its spread offense.
Web Update: Oklahoma State passes through Missouri, 45-24
The Tigers couldn't retain momentum after falling behind early, suffering a 45-24 defeat.
Tigers rejuvenated after much-needed Homecoming victory
The Missouri football team was all smiles after notching a much-needed win on Saturday.
Missouri secondary readies for prolific OSU offense
Brandon Weeden and Justin Blackmon pose a deadly threat to the Tigers’ defense.
Web Update: Tigers celebrate Homecoming with Iowa State rout
Missouri cut down on mistakes to earn one of its most complete victories of the season.
MU to stream Iowa State game online
The Iowa State game was left off the Big 12 television package this weekend.
Road-weary Tigers return home for centennial celebration
Winless away from Faurot Field, Missouri football hopes a celebratory Columbia atmosphere will kick-start its season.
Egnew eruption jump-starts Missouri offense
After struggling through the first five games of the year, Michael Egnew finally broke through Saturday.
Mistake-prone Tigers hit low point of season
The Missouri players admitted a lack of attention to detail during the last few weeks.
Web Update: Missouri comeback falls short in loss to Kansas State
Kansas State held onto an early lead to hand Missouri a 24-17 loss.
Missouri out-matched against Sooners
Oklahoma and the Tigers combined for 1,124 yards in Saturday night’s showdown.
Web Update: Inconsistency plagues Tigers as Missouri falls at Oklahoma
James Franklin and the Missouri offense couldn’t make up for missed opportunities in the 38-28 loss.
Guest Column: Sooners aren't overlooking Tigers this time around
Last year, Oklahoma rolled into Columbia to face the Missouri ...
Josey burns Western Illinois en route to record books
Thrown into the starting role due to injuries, Henry Josey made history Saturday.
Memories of Oklahoma defeats still sting for Missouri players
Even after the upset win in 2010 over the Sooners, the Tigers still haven’t forgotten some bitter losses to OU.
Web Update: Missouri runs all over Western Illinois in record-setting victory
The Tigers set program marks in points and yards in a 69-0 win over the Leathernecks on Saturday.
Column: Primetime exposes Tigers for better and for worse
The end to Friday night’s duel in the desert ...
Web Update: A coming of age: Franklin excites in Tempe
Franklin showed vast improvement in Missouri’s road loss to Arizona State on Friday.
Column: Lessons learned from the first week of NFL football
After writing about how I was very optimistic about my ...
Column: Big 12's lack of treasure leaves conference a sinking ship
Last week aboard the S.S. Big 12, the Aggie ...
Missouri embraces injuries as curse and blessing
With multiple starters on the sidelines, a couple of players are embracing an opportunity to shine.
Column: Weighing both sides of BCS debate
Although college football season just started, people will inevitably be ...
Web Update: Tigers embark on Franklin era with victory over Redhawks
The sophomore threw and ran for a touchdown in Missouri's 17-6 victory over Miami (Ohio).
Meet James Franklin: The smile, the laugh, the persona
All eyes will fall on the sophomore quarterback as the football season begins.
Competition thrives in Tiger backfield
With no clear number one at running back, three Tigers continue to battle for the starting role.
Steckel fuels the fire for MU defense
After a breakout performance in 2010, the second-year coordinator has the trust of his players.
Column: The time has come to ‘Put in Franklin’
All it took last year was a bobbled snap, an ...
Injury-plagued Tigers push through preseason
Missouri players are trying to stay positive despite being riddled with preseason maladies.
Web Update: Experienced line shares close friendships
Years of playing together created a strong bond between Missouri’s four senior offensive linemen.
Web Update: Football team completes scrimmage amid realignment rumors
Mike Alden denied reports of a move to the SEC after the first scrimmage of the preseason.
Web Update: New job no worry for James Franklin
Missouri's new quarterback looks to become the final piece to a Tiger offense that is both talented and experienced.
Web Update: Pinkel, Tigers field questions at Big 12 Media Day
Many questions revolved around the newcomers that will fill in for talent lost to the NFL.
Former Tiger All-American to replace 'Mr. Mizzou' in radio booth
Howard Richards is set to replace legendary John “Mr. Mizzou” Kadlec as the football color commentator this fall.
Column: Ohio State scandal just the tip of the iceberg for college football scorn
It has been roughly one month since the TatGate bombshell ...
Web Update: Tyler Gabbert set to transfer from Missouri football program
Coach Gary Pinkel announced the redshirt freshman's intentions to play elsewhere on Monday.
NFL Draft selections to produce tenfold for MU
Draft selections of Smith and Gabbert could lead to added benefits to various aspects of MU.
Column: Tigers’ decision to go pro clouded by looming lockout
Aldon Smith and Blaine Gabbert became the 16th and 17th ...
Two former Tigers join NFL ranks
The Jacksonville Jaguars took Blaine Gabbert and Aldon Smith became a 49er in the draft's first round.
Web Update: Franklin, defense shine in Black and Gold game
Coach Gary Pinkel said final depth charts for the spring will be released later this week.
QB battle heats up in final spring scrimmage
Sophomore James Franklin and redshirt freshman Tyler Gabbert are jockeying for the top spot.
Web Update: Gabbert impresses NFL scouts, coaches at pro day
The junior quarterback chose to forgo his senior season as a Missouri Tiger to enter the NFL Draft.
Column: Recruiting has no off-season
Love it or hate it, college football recruiting has taken ...
Blog post: Aldon Smith to enter NFL Draft
Web Update: Replacing Blaine: meet your new quarterbacks
Freshmen James Franklin and Tyler Gabbert will vie for the starting position in 2011.
Column: Gabbert should not be remembered as disappointment
Blaine Gabbert described his decision to enter the NFL Draft ...
Web Update: Gabbert foregoes senior year at Missouri to enter NFL Draft
The junior ranks fourth in yards passing and third in touchdowns for Missouri quarterbacks.
Blog post: Insight Bowl: Iowa holds on to win, 27-24
Web Update: Favored Missouri falls to Iowa in Insight Bowl
Junior quarterback Blaine Gabbert’s 434 yards passing were not enough for a Missouri win.
Blog post: Insight Bowl: Missouri takes the lead
Blog post: Insight Bowl: Tigers answer with touchdown
Blog post: Insight Bowl: Hawkeyes tack on three more
Web Update: Insight Bowl officials expect more than 50,000 fans
A victory for Missouri will result in the team's third-ever 11-win season.
Web Update: MU offers students travel options to Insight Bowl
The bowl game is Dec. 28.
Analysis: Insight Bowl matchup presents notable storylines
The Tiger football team finished 10-2 on the season.
Sports shorts: Volleyball advances to NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16
Missouri volleyball will face Duke on Friday.
Column: Thoughts on Missouri basketball, Insight Bowl
As the final seconds ticked off in overtime last week ...
Blog post: Missouri to face Iowa in Insight Bowl
Blog post: Cotton Bowl selects Texas A&M over Missouri
Missouri tops rival Kansas to finish regular season
The Tigers pounded the Jayhawks on the ground, racking up 218 yards rushing on the day.
Column: Tigers' 10-win season holds hope for next year
Expectations are a funny thing.
They constantly evolve but, in ...
Blog post: Game review: Missouri takes Border Showdown
Blog post: Tigers pour it on, lead 35-7
Blog post: Third interception for Tigers
Blog post: Gabbert extends Tiger lead
Blog post: Kansas on the board
Blog post: Gabbert throws second interception
Blog post: Halftime update
Blog post: Gabbert picked off at goal line
Blog post: Missouri defense records the takeaway
Blog post: Tigers extend big lead
Blog post: Kansas misses scoring chance
Blog post: Tigers strike early at Arrowhead
Web Update: Preview: No. 14 Missouri to meet Kansas in Border Showdown
The Tigers look to improve to 10-2 on the season with a win over the Jayhawks.
Blog post: Game review: Missouri posts shutout
Blog post: Cyclones answer with their own fake punt
Blog post: Madison forces fumble
Blog post: Touchdown Tigers
Blog post: Tigers convert on fake punt
Blog post: Cyclones miss another chance
Blog post: Halftime update
Blog post: Slow second quarter for both sides
Blog post: Egnew puts the Tigers on the board
Blog post: Missed opportunity for Iowa State
Blog post: Tigers ready for kickoff in Ames
Blog post: Live blog: Missouri at Iowa State
Web Update: Missouri shuts out Iowa State on the road, 14-0
The Tiger senior class earned its school-record 39th win.
Web Update: Missouri prepares for road test against Iowa State
Missouri is coming off a bounce-back win over Kansas State after dropping the previous two games.
Column: Senior Day: what it really means
After Memorial Stadium all but cleared out Saturday, the 15 ...
Blog post: Missouri posts another scoring drive
Blog post: Tigers tack on three more
Blog post: Tigers force fumble then scoop and score
Blog post: Halftime update from Faurot
Blog post: Tigers regain the lead with touchdown
Blog post: Wildcats answer once again
Blog post: Gabbert takes it himself, extends lead
Blog post: Kansas State ties it up at 7
Blog post: Tigers strike first at frigid Faurot Field
Blog post: Countdown to kickoff at the Zou
Blog post: Live blog: Missouri vs. Kansas State
Web Update: Tigers maul Kansas State, 38-28
Missouri will head to Ames, Iowa next weekend to face the Iowa State Cyclones.
Missouri to host run-heavy Kansas State in home finale
The Tigers will try to bounce back after losing two straight games.
Analysis: Gabbert and company falling out-of-sync
The Tigers fell to 7-2 on the year with the loss.
Column: Missouri football: a box of chocolates
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Web Update: Missouri blows early lead, falls to Red Raiders, 24-17
Junior quarterback Blaine Gabbert completed 10 passes for 95 yards in the loss.
Blog post: Texas Tech upsets Missouri
Blog post: Gabbert and passing game struggling
Blog post: Gachkar blocks Tech field goal attempt
Blog post: Red zone interception for the Tigers
Blog post: Red Raiders take the lead
Blog post: Texas Tech ties it up
Blog post: Halftime update
Blog post: Tech trims the gap to end the first half
Blog post: Tigers extend lead with field goal
Blog post: Josey fumbles in Tiger territory
Blog post: Tigers look to exploit Texas Tech defense
Tiger football to try to bounce back against Red Raiders
The high-powered Tiger passing offense faces a struggling Red Raider pass defense.
Football success could lead to increase in MU donations
The Mizzou Student Foundation, which reaches out to alumni for donations, saw a 100 percent increase in applications this year.
Analysis: Slow start, spotty offense spell trouble for Tigers
The Tigers look to bounce back against the Texas Tech Red Raiders Saturday.
Column: Hello, goodbye
It was a perfect day to decide the definitive favorite ...
Blog post: Huskers answer
Blog post: Tigers trim the deficit
Blog post: Halftime update
Blog post: Tigers on the board
Blog post: Gabbert throws it away to end first quarter
Blog post: Nebraska pours it on
Blog post: Nebraska extends lead
Blog post: Nebraska scores on first play
Blog post: Kickoff looms in Lincoln
Blog post: Live blog: No. 6 Missouri at No. 14 Nebraska
Web Update: Tigers fall to Nebraska, 31-17
Nebraska's senior tailback broke the school record with 307 rushing yards in the game.
Tigers to take on Cornhuskers in Lincoln
The Tigers are off to a 7-0 start for the first time in 50 years.
Tigers climb to No. 6 in BCS rankings
The Tigers entered the top 10 in the BCS rankings for the first time since 2007.
Analysis: Tiger football earns respect with win over Sooners
Missouri outscored Oklahoma 16-6 in the final quarter to earn the victory.
Column: Instant classic
As I walked around campus Friday and saw several tours ...
Tigers topple top-ranked Sooners, 36-27
The Tigers are off to a 7-0 start for the first time in 50 years.
Web Update: Tigers topple top-ranked Sooners, 36-27
The Tigers are off to a 7-0 start for the first time in 50 years.
Blog post: Game review
Blog post: Tiger touchdown
Blog post: Tigers answer and take back the lead
Blog post: Sooners take the lead
Blog post: Tigers extend their lead
Blog post: Engew fumbles in Tiger territory
Blog post: Halftime update
Blog post: Tigers tack on three to end the half
Blog post: Sooners tie it at 14
Blog post: Moore punches it in for the Tigers
Blog post: Aldon Smith picks it off with big return
Blog post: Back-to-back punts for Missouri
Blog post: Sooners tie it up
Blog post: Gettis muffs Sooner punt
Blog post: Tigers return opening kickoff for touchdown
Blog post: Countdown to kickoff at the Zou
Web Update: PHOTO: Crowd of 18,000 sets ESPN GameDay record
The crowd broke a record set in 2001 at the University of Nebraska.
Battle of the undefeated: Missouri hosts Oklahoma
The Tigers are 6-0 overall and 2-0 in conference play.
Sports Shorts: Men's basketball looks forward to new season
Men's basketball
The Tigers enter the season ranked No ...
Blog post: Homecoming game sells out
Column: Tigers' success must come Sooner rather than later
The sun shines bright over the six columns on the ...
Details surface on ESPN’s College GameDay visit to MU
Gameday's main set will sit in front of Jesse Hall and The Columns.
Tiger passing game axes Aggies
Blaine Gabbert threw for 361 yards and three touchdowns in the victory.
Blog post: ESPN's College Gameday to visit MU
Blog post: Game review
Blog post: Texas A&M trims the deficit
Blog post: Aggies on the board
Blog post: Halftime update
Blog post: Missouri strikes again before halftime
Blog post: Brad Madison with huge sack on third down
Blog post: Tigers extend their lead
Blog post: Gabbert finds Kemp in the flat for the score
Blog post: Tigers ready for kickoff in College Station
Blog post: Live blog: Missouri at Texas A&M
Web Update: Gabbert, defense lead Tigers past Aggies 30-9
Gabbert threw for 361 yards and three touchdowns against Texas A&M.
Blog post: Uneventful third quarter
Blog post: Halftime update from Faurot
Blog post: Egnew finds the end zone
Blog post: Tigers score first touchdown of the game
Blog post: Colorado misses scoring chance
Blog post: Missouri extends lead with field goal
Blog post: Countdown to kickoff at Faurot
Blog post: Live Blog: Missouri vs. Colorado
Web Update: Tigers shut out Buffaloes to remain undefeated
The Tigers capitalized on efforts from the special teams to earn the victory.
Missouri to open conference play against Colorado
The Tigers defeated the Buffaloes 36-17 last season.
Tiger football player arrested for drinking while driving
The officer found an open bottle of beer in the vehicle that was still cold.
Non-conference wins put Missouri in good company
The Tigers face their first conference foe, Colorado, on Saturday.
Blog post: Missouri defensive lineman arrested
Tiger football players tackle original raps
The six Missouri football players make up the Kentucky Boulevard Boys.
Analysis: Tiger tailbacks trounce Miami of Ohio
The Tigers capitalized on the ground despite the Redhawk’s No. 5 run defense in the nation.
Missouri extra point streak snapped at 252 in victory over Miami of Ohio
Grant Ressel missed his first extra point at Missouri, but also hit a career long 50-yard field goal in the victory.
Blog post: Game review
Blog post: Another rushing TD for Tigers
Blog post: Tigers punch it in on QB sneak
Blog post: Miami of Ohio fumbles deep in own zone
Blog post: Grant Ressel connects on 50-yard FG
Blog post: Gabbert finds Kemp wide open for touchdown
Blog post: Halftime update
Blog post: Gabbert throws it away in the end zone
Blog post: Redhawks on the board
Blog post: Tigers lead 28-0
Blog post: Missouri interception stops Miami drive
Blog post: Tigers continue to pour it on
Blog post: Lawrence takes it to the house
Blog post: Tigers scoop and score on first Redhawk down
Blog post: Wide receiver Jerrell Jackson out
Blog post: Tigers ready for kickoff
Web Update: Tigers rout Redhawks, go undefeated out of conference
The Missouri football team had seven different players score touchdowns in the victory.
Sports shorts: Simmons, Smith out for Miami of Ohio game
An overview of Missouri sports
Tigers to end non-conference schedule against Miami of Ohio
Missouri football aims to stay undefeated heading into conference play.
Tiger football sees drop in attendance rates
Attendance has steadily declined in the last two years.
Analysis: Moe, Egnew lead struggling offense to victory
The game-winning touchdown came with less than a minute to play.
Smith to miss Miami of Ohio game with broken fibula
The sophomore defensive end leads the team in sacks and tackles for loss.
Tigers overcome untimely turnovers, come out on top
The Tiger offense scored a last-minute touchdown to earn the 27-24 victory.
Blog post: Aldon Smith out with broken fibula
Web Update: Missouri defeats San Diego State 27-24
Sophomore wide receiver T.J. Moe scored the winning touchdown with 51 seconds left in the game.
Blog post: Aztecs add three more
Blog post: 93-yard TD run for Aztecs to take lead
Blog post: Tigers get it back with interception
Blog post: Missouri extends lead to six
Blog post: Missouri goes up 17-7
Blog post: Fumble call on the field overturned
Blog post: Tigers take lead back with field goal
Blog post: Aztecs answer with scoring drive
Blog post: Tigers out to quick 7-0 lead
Missouri football set to host San Diego State
The Tigers are 2-0 and ranked No. 25 in the Coaches Poll.
Missouri football utilizes sports psychologists
The doctors help players practice their focus for game day.
On the sidelines: football injury update
The Tigers will return Will Ebner and Kendial Lawrence to the lineup.
Sports Shorts: Missouri basketball announces full 2010-11 schedule
Basketball The Missouri Tigers basketball team announced the 2010-11 schedule ...
Blog post: Game review
Blog post: Backup offense turns ball over
Blog post: McNeese State gets on the board
Blog post: James Franklin takes it to the house
Blog post: Fumbles on both sides
Blog post: Another interception for Missouri
Blog post: Kenji Jackson gets it back for Tigers
Blog post: First passing touchdown for Missouri
Blog post: Tigers get it back off the fumble
Blog post: Missouri extends lead to 36
Blog post: Michael Sam stuffs Cowboy punt
Blog post: Missouri leads 33-0 at halftime
Blog post: Tigers tack on three more to end the half
Blog post: Punt return touchdown called back
Blog post: McNeese State stalls the Missouri offense
Blog post: Missouri leads 30-0 after safety
Blog post: Missouri pours it on, lead now 28-0
Blog post: Missouri pushes the lead to 14
Blog post: Tigers get out to early lead
Blog post: Live Blog: Missouri vs. McNeese State
Web Update: Missouri rolls past McNeese State 50-6
Freshman tailback Henry Josey led the Tigers with 112 yards and three touchdowns.
Sports shorts
Football Tiger defensive end Aldon Smith had a career game ...
Analysis: Veteran Missouri defense starts season strong
The Tigers shut out the Illini in the second half of the season opener.
Web Update: Missouri bests Illinois in last Arch Rivalry game
A strong second half resulted in a come-from-behind win for the Tigers.
Blog post: Tigers make it a two-score game late
Blog post: Missouri adds three more
Blog post: Third quarter update
Blog post: First half notes
Blog post: Ugly end to the first half for Tigers
Blog post: Tigers tie it up with 34-yard field goal
Blog post: Fumble forced by Illinois to end Tiger drive
Blog post: Missouri vs. Illinois: pregame notes
Tigers to take on Illini in final Border Showdown
The Tigers enter their final Arch Rivalry game with a perfect record against the Illini.
Missouri football preview: A look at every game on the 2010 schedule
Illinois (at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis)
When ...
Tigers work to fill Washington's shoes
Missouri's backup tailbacks prepare to step up with the former starter out.
Blog post: Washington permanently suspended from team
MU athletics one of 14 FBS programs to turn profit
More than 100 schools in the Football Bowl Subdivision lost money on football.
Washington arrested on sexual assault charges
Four Tigers football players have been arrested this month.
Tigers fight through injuries
Jarrell Jackson, De’Vion Moore and Munir Prince have been among the injured Tigers.
Washington suspended; Prince hurt in scrimmage
The Missouri Tigers' first game is Sept. 4 against Illinois.
Competition runs high among Tiger receivers
Injuries have left young receivers fighting for playing time.
Web Update: Fans line Faurot Field at Football Fan Day
The event was the Tigers' eighth annual appreciation day.
Web Update: Pinkel optimistic about upcoming football season
Pinkel said Blaine Gabbert will continue his success this year.
Web Update: Weatherspoon selected by Falcons
He became Missouri's third first-round draft pick in the last two years.
Defense dominates in Missouri football Black & Gold Game
Five turnovers by the offense helped the Gold side earn the win.
Missouri looks for new playmakers at wide receiver
Departing seniors accounted for 60 percent of Missouri's receptions.
Missouri football announces recruiting haul
The Tigers had 23 players sign a National Letter of Intent.
Web Update: Gutsy call pays off for Pinkel
Down by three points with three minutes left, the Tigers punted and eventually forced a safety.