Pinkel signs 3 year extension - Page 2

**Saulbadguy** · 11-17-2006, 03:50 PM

Great news! 1.3 million a year!

http://missouri.rivals.com/default.asp

eazyb81 · 11-17-2006, 04:42 PM

Not sure if it's fair to say we "can't hang with the big boys".

We've beaten Nebraska the last two times they came to Columbia, we beat Texas Tech in Lubbock, we beat a very good South Carolina team, we barely lost to a good A&M team in College Station.....we could do better, but we do a lot worse.

Frazod · 11-17-2006, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

Missouri has what, the population of 6 million? They have NO Division I-A competition in the state. I don't think I can name another state that has such favorable conditions to draw from and underachieve like Missouri does in both Football and Mens Basketball.

I mean in general, not in the state itself. Obviously, when it comes to recruiting, Missouri is not in the same league with teams like Nebraska, Oklahoma and Texas.

siberian khatru · 11-17-2006, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

Missouri has what, the population of 6 million? They have NO Division I-A competition in the state. I don't think I can name another state that has such favorable conditions to draw from and underachieve like Missouri does in both Football and Mens Basketball.

They've been saying that since before you were born. I can't tell you how many times I've heard "Missouri is a sleeping giant" for just those reasons.

Frazod · 11-17-2006, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by eazyb81

Not sure if it's fair to say we "can't hang with the big boys".

We've beaten Nebraska the last two times they came to Columbia, we beat Texas Tech in Lubbock, we beat a very good South Carolina team, we barely lost to a good A&M team in College Station.....we could do better, but we do a lot worse.

Bottom line - we didn't hang. Losing in Lincoln and Lubbock wasn't that surprising, but getting punked at home by the Gooners really put things back in perspective.

eazyb81 · 11-17-2006, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by frazod

Bottom line - we didn't hang. Losing in Lincoln and Lubbock wasn't that surprising, but getting punked at home by the Gooners really put things back in perspective.

What do you mean "put things back in perspective"? Did you really think that we had more talent than OU heading into that game? While it would have been great to win, it's not surprising that we lost at this point. They are oozing with talent and won a NC just a couple years ago.

**Bob Dole** · 11-17-2006, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

Missouri has what, the population of 6 million? They have NO Division I-A competition in the state. I don't think I can name another state that has such favorable conditions to draw from and underachieve like Missouri does in both Football and Mens Basketball.

Oh yeah. Bob Dole has noticed that all the big name program's rosters are filled with kids who went to high school in Missouri.

In fact, whenever someone says "high school football", Missouri is the first state that probably comes to most people's minds.

Frazod · 11-17-2006, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by eazyb81

What do you mean "put things back in perspective"? Did you really think that we had more talent than OU heading into that game? While it would have been great to win, it's not surprising that we lost at this point. They are oozing with talent and won a NC just a couple years ago.

I was foolishly starting to believe we were in their league. WRONG. Keep in mind, following the Tigers up here in Big 10 Hell isn't the easiest thing in the world to do.

**ExtremeChief** · 11-17-2006, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob Dole

Oh yeah. Bob Dole has noticed that all the big name program's rosters are filled with kids who went to high school in Missouri.

In fact, whenever someone says "high school football", Missouri is the first state that probably comes to most people's minds.

I would have to think most people think Texas when someone says "high school football", but it is big in Missouri as well.

Even with 6 mil, 2 of the major metropolitan areas border other states, so I don't know if allegiance(sp) to the state of Missouri is as big a thing here as it might be in other states.

Brock · 11-17-2006, 06:00 PM

Ha ha.

redbrian · 11-17-2006, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob Dole

Oh yeah. Bob Dole has noticed that all the big name program's rosters are filled with kids who went to high school in Missouri.

In fact, whenever someone says "high school football", Missouri is the first state that probably comes to most people's minds.

It's not!!!!!!

I thought every team in the nation had a Missouri kid tearing up the field.

Sure-Oz · 11-17-2006, 06:28 PM

MU needs a running game and they would be dangerous.

**Saulbadguy** · 11-17-2006, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob Dole

Oh yeah. Bob Dole has noticed that all the big name program's rosters are filled with kids who went to high school in Missouri.

In fact, whenever someone says "high school football", Missouri is the first state that probably comes to most people's minds.

It's not just about recruiting, it's about $$$.

Eleazar · 11-17-2006, 08:13 PM

I see the team getting better. We need some more talent, and hopefully this year where the team looks like it's on the way up helps bring some more in.

Really, if you add a running back who doesn't suck donkey balls, shore up the defense in a few spots, we could take the next step. And what is an extension really? Puts them on the hook for some money. Doesn't mean they can't make a change if they feel it's needed.

I think the team is ascending and the next couple of years they should be even better.

**Bob Dole** · 11-18-2006, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

It's not just about recruiting, it's about $$$.

"Missouri has what, the population of 6 million? They have NO Division I-A competition in the state. I don't think I can name another state that has such favorable conditions to draw from and underachieve like Missouri does in both Football and Mens Basketball."

"Favorable conditions to draw from..." sure doesn't sound like you're saying it's about dollars.

Who cares if there's 6 million people to pull from. If they're all second-level talen, you end up with a team full of second-level talent. Bob Dole's point is that there doesn't appear to be a lot of talent leaving the state for bigger programs. There just doesn't appear to be a lot of talent in Missouri.

Pitt Gorilla · 11-25-2007, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Brock

Ha ha.

Seems like a pretty good deal. Some of you people are incredibly short-sighted.

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eazyb81 The Illuminati Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: the road less traveled Casino cash: $10004900	Not sure if it's fair to say we "can't hang with the big boys". We've beaten Nebraska the last two times they came to Columbia, we beat Texas Tech in Lubbock, we beat a very good South Carolina team, we barely lost to a good A&M team in College Station.....we could do better, but we do a lot worse.
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Eleazar Beyond the Rapids Join Date: May 2003 Location: Langley, VA Casino cash: $-370000	I see the team getting better. We need some more talent, and hopefully this year where the team looks like it's on the way up helps bring some more in. Really, if you add a running back who doesn't suck donkey balls, shore up the defense in a few spots, we could take the next step. And what is an extension really? Puts them on the hook for some money. Doesn't mean they can't make a change if they feel it's needed. I think the team is ascending and the next couple of years they should be even better.
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