****Official 2013-14 Missouri Tiger Football Repository Thread****

['Hamas' Jenkins]

We have two things to look forward to this year:

1) The potential beginning of the Maty Mauk Era. Mauk represents the best chance for this program to get back to a level of respectability after horrendous QB play cost us multiple games last year.

2) The last year of the Gary Pinkel era. Pinkel's entrenched cronyism won't play in a conference this competitive, especially if he couples his abysmal gameday coaching with lackadaisical, worst-in-conference recruiting. Pinkel was the formerly adequate meal that has now turned into a four pound bowel obstruction. It's time to jam a Fleet's enema up our collective asses.

Here is the schedule. We dodge Alabama, LSU, and Arkansas in the west and the Non-con is decidedly weaker than years past.

8/31: Murray State
9/7: Toledo
9/21: @ Indiana
9/28: Arkansas State
10/5:@ Vanderbilt
10/12: @ Georgia
10/19:Florida
10/26: South Carolina
11/2:Tennessee
11/9: @ Kentucky
11/23: @ Ole Miss
11/30: aTm

Looks like 6-6. Undefeated in non-con, 2-6 in league play.

I will eventually update the OP with a list of high profile in-state recruits that decide to go elsewhere after a half-assed attempt to gain their services. The inevitable cavalcade of *** rejects, skeezers, skanks, and scalliwags we get will fill out the ranks.


Razors, cyanide capsules, and Jonestown Kool-Aid are available in the break room. Second door on the left.

Since every Mizzou thread eventually dies of AIDS, I recommend starting anti-retroviral therapy immediately. I believe Walgreens covers Express Scripts.


Premium In-State Players:

Roderick Johnson: **** OT, Florissant, MO.
Monte Harrison: **** WR, Lee's Summit, MO.
Jimmy Swain: **** LB, Lee's Summit, MO


Commitment List: From to and possibly

Spoiler!

Committed - Not Yet Signed

Name	Pos	Location	Ht	Wt	40	Rivals Rating
Paul Adams	OL	Nashville, TNChrist Presbyterian Academy	6'6"	270		5.5
Sam Bailey	OL	Lamar, MOLamar Jr/Sr R 1	6'5"	245		5.4
Andy Bauer	OL	St. Louis, MODeSmet	6'6"	304	5.2	5.9
Kendall Blanton	TE	Blue Springs, MOBlue Springs South	6'5"	225		5.4
Nate Brown	WR	Suwanee, GANorth Gwinnett	6'3"	215	4.5	5.7
Logan Cheadle	DB	Lee's Summit, MOLee's Summit West	5'10"	165		5.6
Kenya Dennis	DB	Raymond, MSHinds C.C.	6'0"	190		5.5
Michael Fairchild	OL	Overland Park, KSBlue Valley West	6'6"	262		5.4
Darnell Green-Beckham	WR	Springfield, MOHillcrest	6'5"	175		5.3
Zach Hudson	OL	Tampa, FLSickles	6'5"	280		5.5
Stepfawn Hughes	ATH	Fort Worth, TXDunbar	5'10"	170	4.6	5.5
Grant Jones	ATH	Columbia, MOHickman	6'3"	216		5.5
Lawrence Lee	WR	Pensacola, FLWest Florida Tech	5'10"	167	4.5	5.6
Rocel McWilliams	DE	Pensacola, FLWest Florida Tech	6'3"	240		5.5
Kevin Pendleton	OL	Lee's Summit, MOLee's Summit West	6'4"	329		5.5
Thomas Richard	WR	Nashville, TNChrist Presbyterian Academy	6'1"	185		5.4
Tavon Ross	ATH	Cochran, GABleckley County	6'1"	196		5.4
Finis Stribling IV	DB	Thompson's Station, TNIndependence	5'10"	170	4.5	5.4
Greg Taylor	DB	East St. Louis, ILEast St. Louis	5'10"	181		5.7
Trevon Walters	RB	Bradenton, FLManatee	5'10"	189		5.4
Jhonathon Williams	DE	Berrien Springs, MIBerrien Springs	6'6"	230	4.5	5.5
Thomas Wilson	ATH	Buford, GABuford	5'10"	176		5.5
Roderick Winters	LB	Arlington, TXBowie	5'11"	196	4.5	5.3
Ish Witter	RB	Tampa, FLAlonso	5'8"	190	4.6	5.5
Marvin Zanders	QB	Jacksonville, FLRaines	6'1"	175		5.5

[-King-]

Wow. I didn't think Franklin would be back so soon. No need to rush him into a game vs Kentucky. Let him get an extra week of rest and prepare for ole Miss and Tamu.
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[Dr. Gigglepants]

Took this game in from the hill last night. Was definitely a good game on all fronts. Missed FG didn't hurt us, we didn't go into total sphincter lock in the 2nd half to protect the lead and it actually worked. UT had a lot of wide open WRs at times, but they were pretty inept for the most part.

Mauk is still all or nothing when it comes to who gets thrown the ball, which worked out with a couple long TDs. Just hold serve next week and hopefully frank can come back for our last 2 games and take us to Atlanta.
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[Mizzou_8541]

Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

Pig Howard makes me nostalgic for Pig Brown; I loved Pig Brown.

I did too. When he went down against TTech (I think) in 2007, our defense got a lot worse. Still not sure we beat OU in the Big 12 CG with him though.

[Pitt Gorilla]

[BryanBusby]

Is this a future recruit?

[Trevo_410]

looks like the kid who dressed up as pinkel for Halloween.

[Pitt Gorilla]

Originally Posted by Trevo_410

looks like the kid who dressed up as pinkel for Halloween.

The story is about to go national. Here is how it started: From PowerMizzou-

By now, many of you have seen the story about the mini-Gary Pinkel Halloween costume pic tweeted to me last night. As a winner of our contest, I offered the lady who tweeted it to me a few free months on PowerMizzou. Following is the email I received from here, which I got her permission to share with the board. I withheld her name, she can share it later if she would like:

"Black and gold runs deep in the veins of our family. My dad graduated in 1968, my mom (late bloomer) in 1996, sister in 1996, and me in 1993. (My husband, while not a graduate, may be even more of a MIZZOU fanatic than the rest of us!) Our family has held season tickets on the 50 yard line in section KK on the students' side for nearly 40 years and are die hard fans. My father is a distinguished Alumni, TSF and Jefferson Club member as well as in the Engineering Hall of Fame, etc etc .... All this to explain how our love for all things MIZZOU endures!

My son Mason was diagnosed with autism at the age of 2 at MU's Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders. The Thompson Center is now a national leader in research and outreach... a true jewel of MIZZOU and vital to my son. While he is considered non-verbal he is able to say a word here and there sometimes. Last night "Trick or Treat" came out as "Tttttttttt" as he knew candy was on the other end of any attempt to say it. But the best was that he welcomed dressing up and thought he was so "cool" as Coach Pinkel. Mason LOVES watching the TIGERS play. We can't really know how much of football he understands, but he lights up when we cheer and "dances" as he sees those young men running up and down the field. It is a blessing to see it give him great joy and for him to want to share it with us his family. He has an older brother, Thomas, who is 11. It's really nice to see the fine group of young men Coach Pinkel has assembled and to use them as an example for my boys. Their commitment to one another as teammates is a metaphor for how our family rallies around Mason. We have a son whose daily show of determination moves us all to be better. A nice parallel with this year's team.

Let's take it to the Vols this weekend! Let me know what information you need from me and we'll "see" you on Power Mizzou!"
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Here is what happened: Members of PowerMizzou, the Missouri AD, Pinkel & staff, players, etc. came together to give Mason a great day at Mizzou. From his mom:

Our family is still on a "high" from the dream day Mason experienced! A huge thanks to Gabe who started all this with his costume contest and recognition of Mason! The following is from the email I sent him earlier today:

"It was an incredible day! Best. Day. EVER! Mason was grinning from ear to ear the entire time ... and jumping up and down with excitement! He had just run to the 50 yd line and back to the end zone before greeting Coach Pinkel for pictures. He was thrilled to be on the field, see Truman, and "hug" the goal post. He takes the world in with all his senses and it was exhilarating to watch.

From beginning to end, the University treated us to a day of surprises ... capped off by a big Tiger WIN! We toured the Athletic Training Center, were given high fives and handshakes by the players and Coach Pinkel at Tiger Walk, then interviewed by Kathryn Lucchesi, introduced to Mike Alden, Coach Haith and a host of others ... They all were extremely gracious. Mike Alden got right down on bent knee to Mason's level and looked into his eyes to tell him he was so happy Mason was there! After the game we were taken down to the field for pictures. Mason's excitement had built to such a high at this point I am not sure he could take it any longer and had to let out squeals of joy while sprinting to mid-field. I don't think we've ever seen him move that fast! His big brother Thomas went to get him and I was overcome with emotion watching them running hand in hand back to the end zone where Truman was waiting to greet them and their daddy yelled, "TOUCHDOWN!" Mason's few moments of feeling completely free from a body whose systems fight to work in tandem are rare. What a gift!!

Our family will never forget the last 48 hours. From Halloween contests to fans on social media to meeting with a coach whose team just went 8-1 and yet all he was focused on was Mason - it is ALL emblazoned on our hearts. I'm sure Mason had many sweet dreams. He smiles when I show him the pictures. The icing on the cake may have been as we exited the field through the tunnel and walked by the rope line of fans waiting to see players. Along the walk many folks recognized Mason! They wanted high fives from our special guy! I mean we've always known he is a rock star and bravest soul we know, but for one incredible day he WAS a star!! We are humbled by the attention and would just ask that anyone who's enjoyed following Mason's story take the time to be aware and be understanding of all those with special needs. They may be different, but they are never less. "

It's a very exciting time to be a TIGER! The talent these young men exhibit isn't just what is seen on the field. They are a family rooting for one another to achieve in football, but more importantly in life. The metaphor of the game is not lost one them. They seemed as genuinely excited to see Mason as he was them. And all of that starts at the top. Coach Pinkel has assembled this group and promotes a culture of devotion ... to oneself, to team, to University, and to understanding that it's always worth taking time to make a special little boy very happy. I've never been so proud to be a TIGER!

Thank you everyone!
Jennifer Gray

[luv]

Alrighty. Questions for you all-knowing college football gurus. For some reason, I'm having a brain fart, but so is my attorney. In regards to winning our division, what do they go by? Is it best division record or best conference record? If it's division record, and we tie SC, is the first tie breaker overall record or the fact that they beat us?

['Hamas' Jenkins]

Bauer recommitted to Mizzou

[Saul Good]

Originally Posted by luv

Alrighty. Questions for you all-knowing college football gurus. For some reason, I'm having a brain fart, but so is my attorney. In regards to winning our division, what do they go by? Is it best division record or best conference record? If it's division record, and we tie SC, is the first tie breaker overall record or the fact that they beat us?

SC holds the tie beaker if it's a two way tie. If Georgia wins out, and we all three have two losses, Mizzou holds the tie breaker.

[Saul Good]

Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

Bauer recommitted to Mizzou

Hopefully he's healthy. Still...it's a huge symbolic victory for Mizzou if nothing else.

[Reaper16]

yaaaaay Bauer

[kepp]

Originally Posted by Reaper16

yaaaaay Bauer

I think I'm going to reserve my cheer for when he follows through and makes it to campus.

[luv]

Originally Posted by Saul Good

SC holds the tie beaker if it's a two way tie. If Georgia wins out, and we all three have two losses, Mizzou holds the tie breaker.

Okay. Which record do they go by? Division record or conference record? Would a loss to A&M hurt us?

['Hamas' Jenkins]

I doubt that he's the drama queen that Sheldon was. I fully expect this to stick. I don't know the extent of his hip injury or what exactly it is, but him RS'ing or playing his first year as a backup is not the worst thing in the world.

Let's just hope he lives up to his ranking, unlike that sack of shit Demien.

Originally Posted by luv

Okay. Which record do they go by? Division record or conference record? Would a loss to A&M hurt us?

Conference record. There's no such thing as division record.