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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut
I don't remember 'dominating' in the trenches.
I do, however, recall us being a hell of a lot more credible once we narrowed the splits a little bit. It coincided nicely with the rise of our running game as well.
I think we have more talent there than we're given credit for, but I also think it's folly to underestimate just how strong SEC defensive fronts are. They don't mess around up front down there.
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They held Texas to 76 rushing yards and 247 total yards, while holding the Longhorns without a TD. That wasn't a great offense, but Mizzou's DL more than held its own against a highly recruited and rated Texas OL.
In the OU game, Missouri ran for 178 yards against Oklahoma and held the Sooners to less than 100 yards.
I agree than narrowing the splits has helped. It puts fewer guys on an island. Using a TE as a 6th blocker also has been a positive. The wide splits had their day in the sun, but I think Henson's scheme is more suited to the developments vs. the spread in the past 2-3 years.