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12 August 2011
Wet N Wild Soccer Style
Soccer exhibition game
by Mizzou Matt 8/12/11
Columbia, MO- Not many people showed up for the first look at the Mizzou soccer team today. Could it have been because it was only an exhibition game? Possibly. Could it have been because the game was moved from 6:30 to 1p to avoid inclement weather? Maybe, but the weather showed itself at the game anyway. The game start was delayed fifteen minutes due to lightning in the area, but at 1:15, all systems were go.
The first half was back and forth, as most soccer games are. Both the Tigers and the Illinois Fighting Illini had some good scoring chances, but could not capitalize. The game went into the locker room tied at 0.
The second half was much more of the same. Good touches, nice plays and great balls were to be had by both sides, but one touch in particular was the tie breaker. At 34:53 in the second half, Mizzou broke it open with their first goal of the season. Ten minutes later, Illinois would tie it. The game would end with the same score.
The rain was off and on, but the referee was off. Despite his wearing Black & Gold as his uniform for the game, he was in no way biased in favor of Mizzou. Not that I'm harping on the officiating, I'm just saying that as a former soccer referee myself, I am embarrassed at the calls the center referee made, or lack thereof.
The season opener for Mizzou soccer comes Sunday, August 21 when they host Eastern Illinois at the Audrey J. Walton Track Stadium. Game time is set for 6:30p.
Columbia, MO- Not many people showed up for the first look at the Mizzou soccer team today. Could it have been because it was only an exhibition game? Possibly. Could it have been because the game was moved from 6:30 to 1p to avoid inclement weather? Maybe, but the weather showed itself at the game anyway. The game start was delayed fifteen minutes due to lightning in the area, but at 1:15, all systems were go.
The first half was back and forth, as most soccer games are. Both the Tigers and the Illinois Fighting Illini had some good scoring chances, but could not capitalize. The game went into the locker room tied at 0.
The second half was much more of the same. Good touches, nice plays and great balls were to be had by both sides, but one touch in particular was the tie breaker. At 34:53 in the second half, Mizzou broke it open with their first goal of the season. Ten minutes later, Illinois would tie it. The game would end with the same score.
The rain was off and on, but the referee was off. Despite his wearing Black & Gold as his uniform for the game, he was in no way biased in favor of Mizzou. Not that I'm harping on the officiating, I'm just saying that as a former soccer referee myself, I am embarrassed at the calls the center referee made, or lack thereof.
The season opener for Mizzou soccer comes Sunday, August 21 when they host Eastern Illinois at the Audrey J. Walton Track Stadium. Game time is set for 6:30p.
11 August 2011
Dot the 'I's, Cross the 'T's
Sheldon Richardson cleared Wed. afternoon
by MizzMatt 8/11/2011
Columbia, MO- Sheldon Richardson. The name rings a bell, but nobody knows for sure who he is, or if he's even a real person. Nobody has ever been so highly touted, but yet so widely unknown. Someone jokingly asked if he was a mythical creature from the land of Oz. Others speculated he was a spell from the Harry Potter series. Neither of these are correct. Sheldon is the no-1 rated defensive tackle from the 2011 signing class, and what's worse for the opponents of Missouri: he has been cleared by the NCAA to suit up.
"Gotta make sure the 'I's are dotted and the 'T's are crossed. I'm here to stay," Sheldon told reporters after his first practice on Thursday.
His being declared eligible by the NCAA has also gained national notoriety. Former quarterback, current ESPN college football analyst and a co-host of the network's College Football GameDay Kirk Herbstreit had this to say: "Missouri's defense just got a whole lot better than it was. This team will be very dangerous."
The story has certainly been the buzz of Mizzou fan pages and among Tiger fans on Twitter, as after the announcement by Chad Moller, Mizzou football spokesman, late yesterday, the message boards were lit up with Sheldon Richardson.
Some jokes have already been circulating about the story:
"There's a line at the Big 12 office in Dallas nine teams long. All reportedly there to forfeit."
"Nebraska left for the Big Ten because they knew Sheldon would be cleared to play."
"Texas A&M says they're headed for the SEC almost immediately after Sheldon is cleared. Coincidence? I think not."
No matter the joke, it's no laughing matter. Now that he's been cleared, he must attend classes and keep his eligibility, otherwise all these stories carry no weight.
PERSONALLY, I wish Sheldon the best of luck in his new role at Mizzou, and now we actually have a face to go with the name. Sheldon Richardson- the man, the myth, the soon-to-be legend.
by MizzMatt 8/11/2011
"Gotta make sure the 'I's are dotted and the 'T's are crossed. I'm here to stay," Sheldon told reporters after his first practice on Thursday.
His being declared eligible by the NCAA has also gained national notoriety. Former quarterback, current ESPN college football analyst and a co-host of the network's College Football GameDay Kirk Herbstreit had this to say: "Missouri's defense just got a whole lot better than it was. This team will be very dangerous."
The story has certainly been the buzz of Mizzou fan pages and among Tiger fans on Twitter, as after the announcement by Chad Moller, Mizzou football spokesman, late yesterday, the message boards were lit up with Sheldon Richardson.
Some jokes have already been circulating about the story:
"There's a line at the Big 12 office in Dallas nine teams long. All reportedly there to forfeit."
"Nebraska left for the Big Ten because they knew Sheldon would be cleared to play."
"Texas A&M says they're headed for the SEC almost immediately after Sheldon is cleared. Coincidence? I think not."
No matter the joke, it's no laughing matter. Now that he's been cleared, he must attend classes and keep his eligibility, otherwise all these stories carry no weight.
PERSONALLY, I wish Sheldon the best of luck in his new role at Mizzou, and now we actually have a face to go with the name. Sheldon Richardson- the man, the myth, the soon-to-be legend.
College GameDay
Mizzou to host basketball edition Feb. 4th
by MizzMatt 8/11/2011
Columbia, MO- On October 16th, 2010, the nation awoke to the same routine it usually does. But with it being in the middle of college football season, the anticipation of the announcement for the next broadcast of ESPN's College Football GameDay was at it's peak. Fresh off of a big win at Texas A&M, many Missouri fans were pleading their case to host the broadcast the following week as the Tigers would play host to the new no-1 team: the Oklahoma Sooners. Their wish was Chris Fowler's, Desmond Howard's, Kirk Herbstreit's, Lee Corso's and Erin Andrew's command. On that Monday, Fowler made the announcement via Twitter:
"I see you, Columbia, MO"
The party was set.
October 23rd, 2010. 2:00am. The line starts behind Jesse Hall on Conley Avenue. By 3:00, there's already over 500 in line. By the time the Quad opens at 3:45am, more than 2,000 have braved the early time, cool temperatures and periods of on and off drizzle and rain. By the time the broadcast concluded at 11:00am, Mizzou event staff, as well as ESPN staff members estimate the crowd to be over 18,000- the largest crowd in GameDay history (previous record was 15,500 set by Nebraska). On Friday, October 22, Mizzou also set a record attendance for the largest crowd for a Friday broadcast.
Fowler added this at the end of the broadcast: "This is the largest crowd we've ever seen. You guys are awesome! Great job, Mizzou!"
The eyes were certainly on Columbia that day, as Brent Musberger came to town to pair with Kirk and Erin for the Homecoming showdown against the Sooners. That broadcast put Mizzou on the map. Now, the eyes of the nation will again turn to Columbia as the basketball edition of College GameDay will make its way to Mizzou Arena for the first time ever in advance of the Mizzou vs Kansas Border War on February 4th, 2012. The announcement came this morning on mutigers.com. Helping mark the 266th meeting between these bitter rivals, the show, presented by State Farm, will be in the new home of Mizzou basketball, which was built in 2003.
"What an honor to have GameDay come to Columbia," said new head basketball coach Frank Haith. "We are obviously proud of what we have to showcase here."
Haith takes the reigns after an eventful off season for the Tigers, who return all but 2 to the court. Justin Safford is the only graduate from the 2010-2011 team, and sophomore Ricky Kreklow has transferred to UC-Berkley. Led by star guard Marcus Denmon, who is currently on the National Collegiate Team, guard Kim English and forward Lawrence Bowers, the Tigers are looking to be better than they were last year under coach Mike Anderson, who led the Tigers to an even 8-8 in conference play, but a dismal 1-7 on the road. The lone road victory was at Iowa State, while the lone home loss was to the Jayhawks.
The GameDay broadcast brought the football team some luck as they were the third consecutive team to knock off a no-1 ranked opponent, and the second consecutive team to score on the opening kickoff (upsets, in order: South Carolina beat Alabama, Wisconsin scored on the opening kick and went on to beat Ohio State, Missouri defeated Oklahoma). Could the broadcast bring luck to the basketball team against their most hated rival? The Tigers have only won one game against the Jayhawks since 2007, a thrilling 62-60 victory in 2009. The last time before that was in 2006, with an 89-86 win in Columbia.
Looks like Kim English's sign at the football GameDay broadcast paid off..
by MizzMatt 8/11/2011
Columbia, MO- On October 16th, 2010, the nation awoke to the same routine it usually does. But with it being in the middle of college football season, the anticipation of the announcement for the next broadcast of ESPN's College Football GameDay was at it's peak. Fresh off of a big win at Texas A&M, many Missouri fans were pleading their case to host the broadcast the following week as the Tigers would play host to the new no-1 team: the Oklahoma Sooners. Their wish was Chris Fowler's, Desmond Howard's, Kirk Herbstreit's, Lee Corso's and Erin Andrew's command. On that Monday, Fowler made the announcement via Twitter:
"I see you, Columbia, MO"
The party was set.
October 23rd, 2010. 2:00am. The line starts behind Jesse Hall on Conley Avenue. By 3:00, there's already over 500 in line. By the time the Quad opens at 3:45am, more than 2,000 have braved the early time, cool temperatures and periods of on and off drizzle and rain. By the time the broadcast concluded at 11:00am, Mizzou event staff, as well as ESPN staff members estimate the crowd to be over 18,000- the largest crowd in GameDay history (previous record was 15,500 set by Nebraska). On Friday, October 22, Mizzou also set a record attendance for the largest crowd for a Friday broadcast.
Fowler added this at the end of the broadcast: "This is the largest crowd we've ever seen. You guys are awesome! Great job, Mizzou!"
The eyes were certainly on Columbia that day, as Brent Musberger came to town to pair with Kirk and Erin for the Homecoming showdown against the Sooners. That broadcast put Mizzou on the map. Now, the eyes of the nation will again turn to Columbia as the basketball edition of College GameDay will make its way to Mizzou Arena for the first time ever in advance of the Mizzou vs Kansas Border War on February 4th, 2012. The announcement came this morning on mutigers.com. Helping mark the 266th meeting between these bitter rivals, the show, presented by State Farm, will be in the new home of Mizzou basketball, which was built in 2003.
"What an honor to have GameDay come to Columbia," said new head basketball coach Frank Haith. "We are obviously proud of what we have to showcase here."
Haith takes the reigns after an eventful off season for the Tigers, who return all but 2 to the court. Justin Safford is the only graduate from the 2010-2011 team, and sophomore Ricky Kreklow has transferred to UC-Berkley. Led by star guard Marcus Denmon, who is currently on the National Collegiate Team, guard Kim English and forward Lawrence Bowers, the Tigers are looking to be better than they were last year under coach Mike Anderson, who led the Tigers to an even 8-8 in conference play, but a dismal 1-7 on the road. The lone road victory was at Iowa State, while the lone home loss was to the Jayhawks.
The GameDay broadcast brought the football team some luck as they were the third consecutive team to knock off a no-1 ranked opponent, and the second consecutive team to score on the opening kickoff (upsets, in order: South Carolina beat Alabama, Wisconsin scored on the opening kick and went on to beat Ohio State, Missouri defeated Oklahoma). Could the broadcast bring luck to the basketball team against their most hated rival? The Tigers have only won one game against the Jayhawks since 2007, a thrilling 62-60 victory in 2009. The last time before that was in 2006, with an 89-86 win in Columbia.
Looks like Kim English's sign at the football GameDay broadcast paid off..
08 August 2011
All-Time Coaching Leaders (Football)
All-Time Coaching Leaders (min 10 wins)
Don Faurot - 100-80-10 (190 games)
Dan Devine - 92-38-7 (137)
Gary Pinkel - 77-49-0 (126)*
Warren Powers - 46-33-3 (82)
Gwinn Henry - 40-28-9 (77)
Al Onofrio - 38-41-0 (79)
Larry Smith - 33-46-1 (80)
W.J. Monilaw - 18-6-1 (25)
Henry F. Schulte - 16-14-2 (32)
Chester Brewer - 14-8-2 (24)
Woody Widenhofer - 12-31-1 (44)
David Fultz - 10-6-1 (17)
*current coach
Don Faurot - 100-80-10 (190 games)
Dan Devine - 92-38-7 (137)
Gary Pinkel - 77-49-0 (126)*
Warren Powers - 46-33-3 (82)
Gwinn Henry - 40-28-9 (77)
Al Onofrio - 38-41-0 (79)
Larry Smith - 33-46-1 (80)
W.J. Monilaw - 18-6-1 (25)
Henry F. Schulte - 16-14-2 (32)
Chester Brewer - 14-8-2 (24)
Woody Widenhofer - 12-31-1 (44)
David Fultz - 10-6-1 (17)
*current coach
04 August 2011
Practice Day 1
Richardson reports, Murphy out indefinitely
by MizzMatt 8/4/11
Columbia, MO- The Tigers started their summer camp today, and it starts on a negative note. Sophomore running back Marcus Murphy has gone on the injury list indefinitely after having surgery to repair a torn labrum in his shoulder. Murphy rushed 22 times for 181 yards and two scores and averaged just under 20 yards on his 24 kick returns as a freshman in 2010.
On a more positive note- DT Sheldon Richardson reported to camp, and the Columbia Daily Tribune's Dave Matter reports that he'll be wearing the number 34 instead of 95.
by MizzMatt 8/4/11
Columbia, MO- The Tigers started their summer camp today, and it starts on a negative note. Sophomore running back Marcus Murphy has gone on the injury list indefinitely after having surgery to repair a torn labrum in his shoulder. Murphy rushed 22 times for 181 yards and two scores and averaged just under 20 yards on his 24 kick returns as a freshman in 2010.
On a more positive note- DT Sheldon Richardson reported to camp, and the Columbia Daily Tribune's Dave Matter reports that he'll be wearing the number 34 instead of 95.
Big 12 Schedule Released
Tigers open vs OU, close @TTU
by MizzMatt via www.big12sports.com 8/4/11
Columbia, MO- The Big 12 released it's conference schedule today, giving us an insight of how our season may go. The Tigers will open conference play at home against Oklahoma on January 4th and close out on March 3rd at Texas Tech. The Kansas Jayhawks travel to Columbia on February 4th and the Tigers battle back in the Phog on February 25th. Other big games include Texas (Jan 14 in Mizzou Arena, Jan 30 in Austin) and Kansas State (Jan 7 in Manhattan, Feb 21 in Columbia).
Full conference schedule available here: http://www.big12sports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=10410&ATCLID=205238030
by MizzMatt via www.big12sports.com 8/4/11
Columbia, MO- The Big 12 released it's conference schedule today, giving us an insight of how our season may go. The Tigers will open conference play at home against Oklahoma on January 4th and close out on March 3rd at Texas Tech. The Kansas Jayhawks travel to Columbia on February 4th and the Tigers battle back in the Phog on February 25th. Other big games include Texas (Jan 14 in Mizzou Arena, Jan 30 in Austin) and Kansas State (Jan 7 in Manhattan, Feb 21 in Columbia).Full conference schedule available here: http://www.big12sports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=10410&ATCLID=205238030
03 August 2011
Jeremy Maclin
In the previous post I mentioned that Jeremy Maclin has been suffering from a serious illness and the rumors were mono or lymphoma. Eagles' coach Andy Reid couldn't comment on the status of his wide receiver, but he did have this to say:
“This is a personal thing and I can’t go any further than that…I’ve had a chance to talk to him every day and we all love the kid."
“This is a personal thing and I can’t go any further than that…I’ve had a chance to talk to him every day and we all love the kid."
Rumors Galore
Details are sketchy at best right now, and nobody seems to know anything concrete as of yet. No official reports have been released, but there are rumors floating around that former Mizzou wide receiver Jeremy Maclin has been suffering from a serious illness. Some rumors in the mill are he suffered/is suffering from mono while others have surfaced it may be lymphoma.
01 August 2011
Depth Perception
Taking a look at Mizzou's 2011 depth chart
by MizzMatt 8/1/11
Columbia, MO- Reporting Day is still over a day away, and two-a-days start on Thursday, but the depth chart for 2011 has already been released on http://www.mutigers.com. Here's a look at it:
OFFENSE
Quarterback
Left End
by MizzMatt 8/1/11
Columbia, MO- Reporting Day is still over a day away, and two-a-days start on Thursday, but the depth chart for 2011 has already been released on http://www.mutigers.com. Here's a look at it:
OFFENSE
Quarterback
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| SO A. Glaser |
- SO James Franklin- 6'2", 225lbs. Similar to Brad Smith, last year's backup who scored a TD on the ground against Oklahoma.
- SO Ashton Glaser- 6', 205lbs. Similar build to Chase Daniel, small and mobile. Inherited the backup slot after Tyler Gabbert departed for Louisville.
- SR Jimmy Costello- 6'3", 225lbs
- JR Kendial Lawrence- 5'9", 190lbs. Second leading rusher in last year's rushing by committee.
- SR De'Vion Moore- 5'9", 195. Last year's leader with 418 yards on 93 carries.
- SO Henry Josey- 5'10", 190. Third on depth chart at RB last year.
- SO Marcus Murphy- 5'9", 185.
- RSFr Greg White- 6'1", 210.
- JR Jared Culver- 5'11", 250. Built more like a small linebacker rather than a tailback.
- SO Daniel Carpenter- 6', 220.
- X-out
- SR Jerrell Jackson- 6'1", 185lbs. Caught big TD grabs against Colorado and Oklahoma.
- SO L'Damian Washington- 6'4", 185.
- JR Rolandis Woodland- 6'3", 200. Caught a ball for a big gain against Kansas State.
- FR Wesley Leftwich- 6'2", 195. Hickman High School graduate.
- H-out
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| JR T.J. Moe |
- JR T.J. Moe- 6', 195lbs. Last year's receiving leader with 1,045 yards and 6 TD.
- JR Gahn McGaffie- 5'10", 190. Returned opening kickoff for TD against OU last year.
- RSFr Bud Sasser- 6'3", 205.
- RSFr Jimmie Hunt- 6'1", 200.
- SO Kerwin Stricker- 6'2", 205.
- Z-Out
- SR Wes Kemp- 6'4", 220lbs. Had a big block on Terrance Sweeney of Kansas State on a Blaine Gabbert TD run.
- SR Brandon Gerau- 6', 185.
- SO Marcus Lucas- 6'5", 205.
- SO Jaleel Clark- 6'5", 210.
- SR Michael Egnew- 6'6", 245lbs. Not the traditional TE, second on team receiving last year.
- SO Eric Waters- 6'4", 230.
- SR Andrew Jones- 6'5", 255.
- JR Stephen Drain- 6'4", 245.
- SR Elvis Fisher- 6'5" 295lbs. Member of a veteran O-line that returns four starters from 2010.
- RSFr Anthony Gatti- 6'6", 295.
- SR Jayson Palmgren- 6'2" 305lbs.
- SO Justin Britt- 6'5", 295.
- SO Max Copeland- 6'3", 270.
- RSFr Nick Demien- 6'6", 295.
- JR Travis Ruth- 6'3", 295lbs. Travis looks to step into the slot vacated by the departing Tim Barnes.
- RSFr Mitch Morse- 6'6", 290.
- RSFr Robert Luce- 6'2", 290.
- SR Austin Wuebbles- 6'4" 295lbs.
- JR Jack Meiners- 6'6", 305.
- SO Mark Hill- 6'6", 290.
- SR Dan Hoch- 6'7", 320lbs. Biggest starter on the line.
- RSFr Chris Freeman- 6'8", 325. Biggest guy on the team, and only a freshman.
- FR Michael Boddie- 6'6", 285.
- RSFr Stephen Carberry- 6'4", 295.
- SR Grant Ressel- 6'2", 190lbs. Looks to improve on last year's 4-miss performance.
- JR Trey Barrow- 6'1", 195. Trey split kickoff and punting duties last year.
Left End
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| SO M. Sam |
- SR Jacquise Smith- 6'4", 255lbs. Returned a fumble for TD against K-State in 2010.
- SO Michael Sam- 6'3", 255. Filled in for the injured Dominique Hamilton in 2010.
- RSFr Matt Hoch- 6'5, 260.
- RSFr Derrion Thomas- 6'4", 225.
- SR Terrell Resonno- 6'5", 295lbs. Had a blocked kick in last year's shutout against Colorado.
- JR Jimmy Burge- 6'2", 290.
- JR George White- 6'4", 285.
- SR Brendan Donaldson- 6'2", 285.
- SR Corey Sudhoff- 6', 265.
- SR Dominique Hamilton- 6-5, 305lbs. Injured against Oklahoma and missed out on the rest of the season with a broken ankle.
- SO Marvin Foster- 6'2", 290.
- RSFr Lucas Vincent- 6'3", 295.
- FR Gerrand Johnson- 6'2", 245.
- JR Brad Madison- 6'4", 265lbs. Split time with Michael Sam after the Hamilton injury. Steps into start role after Aldon Smith left for the NFL.
- RSFr Kony Ealy- 6'5", 250.
- SO Braydon Burnett- 6'3", 245.
- W
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| JR Z. Gooden (25) |
- JR Zaviar Gooden- 6'2", 230lbs. Had an INT against OU in 2010.
- RSFr Darvin Ruise- 6'2", 225.
- SO Tony Randolph- 5'11", 230.
- M
- SR Will Ebner- 6'1", 230lbs.
- SR Luke Lambert- 6'3", 230.
- RSFr Jared Parham- 6'2", 230.
- S
- SO Andrew Wilson- 6'3", 230lbs.
- SO Donovan Bonner- 6'2", 235.
- RSFr Michael Brennan- 6'2", 220.
- JR Kip Edwards- 6'1", 195lbs. Steps into role vacated by Carl Gettis.
- JR Robert Steeples- 6'1", 190.
- RSFr Tristen Holt- 6', 190.
- SO E.J. Gaines- 5'10", 185lbs. Steps into role vacated by Kevin Rutland.
- SR Trey Hobson- 5'11", 185.
- SO Randy Ponder- 5'10", 195.
- RSFr Xavier Smith- 5'11", 185.
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| SR K. Jackson |
- SR Kenji Jackson- 5'10", 200lbs.
- JR Kenronte Walker- 6', 205.
- RSFr Daniel Easterly, 6'4", 190.
- SO Tyler Davis- 6-1", 195.
- SO Matt White- 6', 190lbs. Steps into role vacated by Jarrell Harrison.
- RSFr Braylon Webb- 6', 200.
- SO Tavon Bolden- 6'2", 205.
- JR Trey Barrow- 6'1", 195lbs. Also backup placekicker.
- RSFr Christian Brisner- 6', 180.
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