Surprise Surprise...Nash quits the MU Football team - Page 4

**Saulbadguy** · 11-29-2004, 03:00 PM

http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/spo...+football+team

COLUMBIA, Mo. — University of Missouri running back Damien Nash quit the Missouri football team today.

When contacted Monday morning, Nash confirmed he had quit the team but said he did not want to comment about the situation.

University spokesman Chad Moller said the athletic department was not aware of the situation, and he had no further comment.

Nash, who led Mizzou in rushing this season with 792 yards and seven touchdowns on 164 attempts, likely will have two years of eligibility remaining if he transfers to another school.

Nash, a junior, has one year of eligibility remaining before he can apply for a medical hardship season. Nash suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament during his second season at Coffeyville (Kan.) Community College in 2002.

Nash would need to be released from the Missouri football team to play for a Division I school next year; otherwise, he would have to sit out a season. Nash can sign with a Division I-AA school without a release from Missouri and can play next season.

Nash has had difficulties with the coaching staff most of this season. Earlier this year, he was suspended for comments he made regarding the play-calling after the Oklahoma State game Oct. 23. Nash has been outspoken all year about the play-calling and his playing time.

He also has been dealing with turmoil off the field. His mother recently finished chemotherapy and is on disability leave from work.

Missouri coach Gary Pinkel signed Nash, an East St. Louis High graduate, shortly after he took over at Mizzou. The signing was thought to be a triumph for Pinkel, who lured Nash away from Nebraska. Nash also was credited with being one of the top recruits to come out of the St. Louis area.

Nash’s departure come two days after the Tigers finished their season at 5-6 amid turmoil regarding the fate of the Missouri coaching staff.

Reporter Graham Watson
E-mail: gwatson@post-dispatch.com
Phone: 314-340-8038

**ChiTown** · 11-29-2004, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

Interesting. Care to share any of the players names who may or may not be on the team next year..ie, scholarships revoked, players leaving, transfering, kicked off the team, etc? I heard a rumor about a certain QB leaving this offseason....

I'd guess (my speculation only) that we might see as many as 3-4 players leave, and 3 who actually got some decent playing time (Simmons, Saba, Echols and possibly Lowe). And no, there is no truth to Webb leaving.

**Saulbadguy** · 11-29-2004, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiTown

I'd guess (my speculation only) that we might see as many as 3-4 players leave, and 3 who actually got some decent playing time (Simmons, Saba, Echols and possibly Lowe). And no, there is no truth to Webb leaving.

I heard about Simmons, Saba, and Echols. Saba was a fan favorite..but nothing special. Simmons sucked, Echols..eh.

I was hearing rumors about Meier leaving...or having offseason surgery done on his shoulder.

ChiefsCountry · 11-29-2004, 04:19 PM

Nash come on down to Springfield, Bears need a RB and you would get all the carries.

**grandllama** · 11-29-2004, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

On a serious note, why hasn't SMS turned in to Missouri State?

'cuz CMSU hates SMS and blocks it in the legislature every year.

Eleazar · 11-29-2004, 05:30 PM

Allright just for KingPriest and the English impaired,

I wasn't fecking saying that all the coaches in the athletic department should be fired. I was using hyperbole. Hyperbole is a literary device in which exaggeration is used for emphasis. For example, if I said "I almost died laughing at KingPriest's post". Of course, I did not literally almost die, I was using hyperbole to say that it was extremely funny.

Using it in this instance, I was using extravagant exaggeration to express my displeasure with the athletic departments at the University of Missouri. No I did not literally want to fire the coach of the damned shuffleboard team. The fact that the thrust of the post escaped you frankly makes me weep for the future of mankind.

**Saulbadguy** · 11-29-2004, 05:35 PM

I really think KingPriest2 was the only one who misunderstood. Oh well. Shortly I will receive a PM from him saying he was only joking, and how much he likes K-State.

Eleazar · 11-29-2004, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

I really think KingPriest2 was the only one who misunderstood. Oh well. Shortly I will receive a PM from him saying he was only joking, and how much he likes K-State.

Damnit, quit being funny, I'm trying to hate you in this thread.

KevB · 11-29-2004, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Cochise

No I did not literally want to fire the coach of the damned shuffleboard team. The fact that the thrust of the post escaped you frankly makes me weep for the future of mankind.

|Zach| · 11-29-2004, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by grandllama

'cuz CMSU hates SMS and blocks it in the legislature every year.

Nah, that is MU's fine work. Mizzou has alot more to lose...

ChiefsCountry · 11-29-2004, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by grandllama

'cuz CMSU hates SMS and blocks it in the legislature every year.

No its Mizzou.

**Saulbadguy** · 11-29-2004, 06:58 PM

Funny thing is SMS overall has a better athletic program than Mizzou does.

ChiefsCountry · 11-29-2004, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

Funny thing is SMS overall has a better athletic program than Mizzou does.

SMS to the Big 12??? Change the name, get D1 football, lets go Bears.

**Saulbadguy** · 11-29-2004, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

SMS to the Big 12??? Change the name, get D1 football, lets go Bears.

Drop Baylor, i'd be all for it. Although, then Missouri would have an excuse for being so pathetic every year. Pesky in-state competition that Kansas and Kansas State has to deal with.

ChiefsCountry · 11-29-2004, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

Drop Baylor, i'd be all for it. Although, then Missouri would have an excuse for being so pathetic every year. Pesky in-state competition that Kansas and Kansas State has to deal with.

Mizzou would probally go running off to the Big 10 if it ever happens.

**Saulbadguy** · 11-29-2004, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

Mizzou would probally go running off to the Big 10 if it ever happens.

Naw..they'd tuck their tail between their legs and petition to get in the MVC.

11-29-2004, 03:00 PM
Saulbadguy When a nightmare becomes real Join Date: Nov 2003 Casino cash: $2706966	Surprise Surprise...Nash quits the MU Football team http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/spo...+football+team COLUMBIA, Mo. — University of Missouri running back Damien Nash quit the Missouri football team today. When contacted Monday morning, Nash confirmed he had quit the team but said he did not want to comment about the situation. University spokesman Chad Moller said the athletic department was not aware of the situation, and he had no further comment. Nash, who led Mizzou in rushing this season with 792 yards and seven touchdowns on 164 attempts, likely will have two years of eligibility remaining if he transfers to another school. Nash, a junior, has one year of eligibility remaining before he can apply for a medical hardship season. Nash suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament during his second season at Coffeyville (Kan.) Community College in 2002. Nash would need to be released from the Missouri football team to play for a Division I school next year; otherwise, he would have to sit out a season. Nash can sign with a Division I-AA school without a release from Missouri and can play next season. Nash has had difficulties with the coaching staff most of this season. Earlier this year, he was suspended for comments he made regarding the play-calling after the Oklahoma State game Oct. 23. Nash has been outspoken all year about the play-calling and his playing time. He also has been dealing with turmoil off the field. His mother recently finished chemotherapy and is on disability leave from work. Missouri coach Gary Pinkel signed Nash, an East St. Louis High graduate, shortly after he took over at Mizzou. The signing was thought to be a triumph for Pinkel, who lured Nash away from Nebraska. Nash also was credited with being one of the top recruits to come out of the St. Louis area. Nash’s departure come two days after the Tigers finished their season at 5-6 amid turmoil regarding the fate of the Missouri coaching staff. Reporter Graham Watson E-mail: gwatson@post-dispatch.com Phone: 314-340-8038
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11-29-2004, 04:19 PM	#48
ChiefsCountry The Insider Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Lake of the Ozarks Casino cash: $2398752	Nash come on down to Springfield, Bears need a RB and you would get all the carries.
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11-29-2004, 05:30 PM	#50
Eleazar Beyond the Rapids Join Date: May 2003 Location: Langley, VA Casino cash: $-370000	Allright just for KingPriest and the English impaired, I wasn't fecking saying that all the coaches in the athletic department should be fired. I was using hyperbole. Hyperbole is a literary device in which exaggeration is used for emphasis. For example, if I said "I almost died laughing at KingPriest's post". Of course, I did not literally almost die, I was using hyperbole to say that it was extremely funny. Using it in this instance, I was using extravagant exaggeration to express my displeasure with the athletic departments at the University of Missouri. No I did not literally want to fire the coach of the damned shuffleboard team. The fact that the thrust of the post escaped you frankly makes me weep for the future of mankind.
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11-29-2004, 05:35 PM	#51
Saulbadguy When a nightmare becomes real Join Date: Nov 2003 Casino cash: $2706966	I really think KingPriest2 was the only one who misunderstood. Oh well. Shortly I will receive a PM from him saying he was only joking, and how much he likes K-State.
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11-29-2004, 06:58 PM	#56
Saulbadguy When a nightmare becomes real Join Date: Nov 2003 Casino cash: $2706966	Funny thing is SMS overall has a better athletic program than Mizzou does.
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