What's going on at Missouri?

[Bambi]

The second DWI in a month?

This time the #2 linebacker on the team

http://www.810whb.com/article/4445#

Missouri linebacker arrested for DWI

Missouri linebacker Will Ebner was arrested Sunday morning on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. The junior middle linebacker was stopped by officers from the Boone County Sheriff’s Department, taken into custody at 2:15 a.m. and released on $500 bond.

Ebner, 20, has been recovering from a hamstring injury through most of preseason camp. He was Missouri’s third-leading tackler last season with 78 stops and began the preseason as the Tigers’ No. 2 middle linebacker, behind co-captain Luke Lambert.

The DWI arrest is the second to strike Missouri's football program this month. On Aug. 2, offensive line coach Bruce Walker was arrested outside the team facility on suspicion of operating his vehicle while intoxicated. Walker is still waiting to be officially charged by the city prosecutor. He's due in court for arraignment on Sept. 13, a city official said last week.

Stay tuned for more on Ebner’s status.

[gblowfish]

Bummer. That guy is a good player. He's hosed now.

[luv]

I think you just answered your own question.

[OmahaChief]

My guess is some college kid got blasted and did what a lot of us did when we were young and in college...drove hom drunk. Terrible idea on so many levels to drive drunk and I hope he gets proper punishment.

I don't think there is some epidemic of player issues, seems to fairly tame compared to a a lot of schools.

[the Talking Can]

same thing going on everywhere...scan the police blotter for SEC schools...

[DMAC]

A soon to be Big 12 North Championship is whats going on at Mizzou.

[Swanman]

Missouri is trying to beat Illinois on two fronts: on the field and in the Fullmer Cup standings. You won't have a problem with the first, good luck with the second.

[Mr. Kotter]

A soon to be Big 12 North Championship is whats going on at Mizzou.

You mean in 2011, maybe right? :spock:

Nebraska will take that their last year in the league, unless something bizarre happens.

[kstater]

Well it's not shooting someone from a dorm window at least.

[DaKCMan AP]

same thing going on everywhere...scan the police blotter for SEC schools...

Most top teams have these occurrences. Mizzou is just trying to take their program to the next level.. :D

[kepp]

Most top teams have these occurrences. Mizzou is just trying to take their program to the next level.. :D

LMAO ...baby steps

It will be interesting to see how Pinkel & company handle this being that Ebner is a starting LB.

[BWillie]

My guess is some college kid got blasted and did what a lot of us did when we were young and in college...drove hom drunk. Terrible idea on so many levels to drive drunk and I hope he gets proper punishment.

I don't think there is some epidemic of player issues, seems to fairly tame compared to a a lot of schools.

Yeah happens all the time at just about any school.

[tomahawk kid]

LMAO ...baby steps

It will be interesting to see how Pinkel & company handle this being that Ebner is a starting LB.

Ebner wasn't scheduled to start.

Luke Lambert's been penciled in to the starting D, along with Xavier Gooden and Andrew Gachkar.

[ArrowheadHawk]

He should get together with Morningstar.

[kepp]

Ebner wasn't scheduled to start.

Luke Lambert's been penciled in to the starting D, along with Xavier Gooden and Andrew Gachkar.

That's because he was recovering from a hamstring injury. He's the starter when healthy.

[Sam Hall]

This time of year, it's either DUIs or season-ending injuries. The season can't begin soon enough.

[alanm]

You mean in 2011, maybe right? :spock:

Nebraska will take that their last year in the league, unless something bizarre happens.Problem is there won't be a Big 12 North after this season. ;)

[ChiTown]

You mean in 2011, maybe right? :spock:

Nebraska will take that their last year in the league, unless something bizarre happens.

In 2011? Unless the B12 adds a couple of teams, the Divisional alignment will be gone. You will play everyone in conference, every year, and have 3 out of conference games.

[chiefsfan987]

Problem is there won't be a Big 12 North after this season. ;)

Thank God. I like the ten team league set up better anyways. Round robin is the way to go.

[Titty Meat]

A soon to be Big 12 North Championship is whats going on at Mizzou.

Bahaha.

[boogblaster]

whatever happened to giving the local police free tickets

[DMAC]

Bahaha.What

[DeezNutz]

Bahaha.

Lee still the starting QB for Nebraska?

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Jeez, I hope Pinkel spanks his butt good and hard.

[Pitt Gorilla]

LMAO ...baby steps

It will be interesting to see how Pinkel & company handle this being that Ebner is a starting LB.Ebner isn't a starter and hasn't really practiced much to this point.

[TrebMaxx]

Shhhhhh....we are pulling up a rug and getting the broom out.

[Titty Meat]

Lee still the starting QB for Nebraska?

Martinez is movin up.

[CoMoChief]

Cops in CoMo suck.

[hawkchief]

Why drink booze in Missouri when there's so much meth around?

[kcchiefsus]

Why drink booze in Missouri when there's so much meth around?

Why live in Kansas when you can kill yourself and go to a better place.

[Frazod]

Why drink booze in Missouri when there's so much meth around?

I guess someone who derives pleasure from fucking the livestock wouldn't understand about college kids drinking.

[WilliamTheIrish]

Venom. Hate.

[Titty Meat]

Venom. Hate.

Coach Gil will say a prayer for them.

[Spott]

We'll just replace him with another guy that can't cover anyone and is always out of position.

[Chiefs Pantalones]

It's Columbia. Living there nine months out of your life will make you go crazy.

[teedubya]

Lack of institutional control... Next thing you know there will be a ticket scandals and shit.

[kstater]

Lack of institutional control... Next thing you know there will be a ticket scandals and shit.

Well that stuff does happen everywhere.

[Chiefs Pantalones]

Lack of institutional control... Next thing you know there will be a ticket scandals and shit.

And championships and shit. Damn the bad luck.

[duncan_idaho]

1) Ebner has not practiced much this fall, but Luke Lambert was the favorite to start at MLB, anyway - because he's more assignment-sound and much better in coverage.

2) It's a DUI offense. First time the kid has been in any trouble. He's hardly Hunter Teafatiller. It's not good, but this is far from the worst thing done by one of the local college athletes.

3) I'd much rather deal with this type of thing than have five starters lost for the season before it ever begins. Wow, Nebraska fans, bad luck up there.

While I'm taking to billay and company... has to be worrisome that 40 percent of your starting OL is now out for the season, considering you're a run-first team. Even if Martinez wins the starting job, you're still run-first (probably even more so). Right?

Puts even more pressure on a defense that has to replace an awful lot. How will the corners look when opposing QBs have time to throw something other than a slant, out or dig? How is that DL going to look without someone to draw constant double teams (though I did see one Nebraska writer claim Suh and Crick were each double-teamed on every single play...)

Should be a fun year. I understand Nebraska confidence (the game is in Lincoln, after all), but I don't understand the absolute arrogance and scoffing at even the thought that MAYBE Missouri MIGHT give them a game up there.

Typical internet fandom, I guess...

[Titty Meat]

You mean 1/5 of the o-line Duncan? Smith wasn't going to be the starter at left tackle and the o-line last year was garbage. Arrogance? You gave up 27 points in 1 quarter to a shitty 1 armed QB and 2 injured Rb's.

[POND_OF_RED]

While I'm taking to billay and company... has to be worrisome that 40 percent of your starting OL is now out for the season, considering you're a run-first team. Even if Martinez wins the starting job, you're still run-first (probably even more so). Right?

Puts even more pressure on a defense that has to replace an awful lot. How will the corners look when opposing QBs have time to throw something other than a slant, out or dig? How is that DL going to look without someone to draw constant double teams (though I did see one Nebraska writer claim Suh and Crick were each double-teamed on every single play...)

Should be a fun year. I understand Nebraska confidence (the game is in Lincoln, after all), but I don't understand the absolute arrogance and scoffing at even the thought that MAYBE Missouri MIGHT give them a game up there.

Typical internet fandom, I guess...

This. It's pretty ridiculous. A team that hasn't found a starting QB and has no real playmakers at WR somehow feels like it's a clear walk to the Big 12 championship. That defense is one of the best in the country still I have no doubt in that but defense really doesn't win championships anymore IMO. It would if you can place a top 25 offense with it but to be so unbalanced just isn't good. If teams can find a way to score early on Nebraska they are in a lot of trouble with their style of play. They really can't comeback from a 2-3 TD deficit with the offense they throw on the field. That's why I'm really hoping we can see Mizzou put up a couple early TD's in Lincoln this year because if they get out to a lead I don't see them relinquishing it against a run first team like the Nubs. I can't wait for the season to get here.

[alanm]

This. It's pretty ridiculous. A team that hasn't found a starting QB and has no real playmakers at WR somehow feels like it's a clear walk to the Big 12 championship. That defense is one of the best in the country still I have no doubt in that but defense really doesn't win championships anymore IMO. It would if you can place a top 25 offense with it but to be so unbalanced just isn't good. If teams can find a way to score early on Nebraska they are in a lot of trouble with their style of play. They really can't comeback from a 2-3 TD deficit with the offense they throw on the field. That's why I'm really hoping we can see Mizzou put up a couple early TD's in Lincoln this year because if they get out to a lead I don't see them relinquishing it against a run first team like the Nubs. I can't wait for the season to get here.Considering most of their problems on offense last year were due to the oline starters playing hurt every week and the rest redshirting and the QB playing hurt after the VT game they scaled back the offense to the basics. This year with the exception of Mike Smith who is out for the year with a broken leg and who was slated for back up duty we're still in great shape depth wise. Helu is healthy. He played with a separated shoulder for most of the season, Burkhead is healthy. He broke his foot and missed 5 games. The whole offense was walking wounded last year. Still they had to play thru it and it showed. This season I think you'll be shocked at how good their going to be on offense.

[BigRedChief]

Ebner isn't a starter and hasn't really practiced much to this point.Burton will be your best LB by the end of the year. Next year defintely.

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Why drink booze in Missouri when there's so much meth around?

Why eat bread when you can shove all that Kansas wheat up your ass and call it fiber? :p

[duncan_idaho]

Considering most of their problems on offense last year were due to the oline starters playing hurt every week and the rest redshirting and the QB playing hurt after the VT game they scaled back the offense to the basics. This year with the exception of Mike Smith who is out for the year with a broken leg and who was slated for back up duty we're still in great shape depth wise. Helu is healthy. He played with a separated shoulder for most of the season, Burkhead is healthy. He broke his foot and missed 5 games. The whole offense was walking wounded last year. Still they had to play thru it and it showed. This season I think you'll be shocked at how good their going to be on offense.

Keith Williams is out for the season as well, not sure if you saw that. Smith was an important depth guy and insurance in case the JUCO LT didn't work out.

And, sorry, don't completely buy all of that about the offense. Whether Lee was hurt or not (and even if he was, they decided to keep playing him AND keep having him run the ball as much as he did/take as many hits as he did?). The offensive line was just average-good, returns most of the same guys (minus the best guy, Williams) and they're all upper-classmen (so their best growth likely is behind them). The fact that you had to move a TE (even a good one like McNeil) to WR doesn't bode well for that unit either.

And sorry, just don't buy that the defense will be as dominant/great without Suh. It still will be good, still be a top 15-20 unit, but you don't lose a player that outstanding and just collectively replace him.

[duncan_idaho]

Burton will be your best LB by the end of the year. Next year defintely.

Haven't heard much about Adam this practice season... know he's still not that far removed from his surgery.

If he's better than Darvin Ruise and Zaviar Gooden and Ebner by this time next year, I'll be very happy.

[BigRedChief]

Haven't heard much about Adam this practice season... know he's still not that far removed from his surgery.

If he's better than Darvin Ruise and Zaviar Gooden and Ebner by this time next year, I'll be very happy.He tore up his knee as a Junior. He would sometimes come out of games his senior year because his knee didn't feel right. I got to watch his practice his senior year because my son was on his team. He's fast for his size. Great closing speed on those sideline plays and chasing down a QB. He's one tough dude. A real arrogant dude in real life but I guess probably most top flight LB'ers are.

I saw the offer letters for a scholorship his senior year trying to get him away from his Mizzou committment. You name it the offer was there to go play....Florida, USC, Norte Dame etc...

[alanm]

Keith Williams is out for the season as well, not sure if you saw that. Smith was an important depth guy and insurance in case the JUCO LT didn't work out.

And, sorry, don't completely buy all of that about the offense. Whether Lee was hurt or not (and even if he was, they decided to keep playing him AND keep having him run the ball as much as he did/take as many hits as he did?). The offensive line was just average-good, returns most of the same guys (minus the best guy, Williams) and they're all upper-classmen (so their best growth likely is behind them). The fact that you had to move a TE (even a good one like McNeil) to WR doesn't bode well for that unit either.

And sorry, just don't buy that the defense will be as dominant/great without Suh. It still will be good, still be a top 15-20 unit, but you don't lose a player that outstanding and just collectively replace him.Don't know where you got your Keith Williams info but that's a big negatory. Here's a injury piece from Saturdays World Herald.
Pelini upbeat despite injuries
By Jon Nyatawa (jon.nyatawa@owh.com)
WORLD-HERALD BUREAU « Big Red Today (http://www.omaha.com/section/BIGRED)






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LINCOLN — Two years ago, four serious injuries to potentially key contributors this early might have caused even the confident Bo Pelini to start fretting.
But now that Nebraska has developed suitable depth at nearly every position, the Husker football coach can discuss the team's replacement options with the conviction that his squad has enough talent to make up for the losses.
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Pelini on Saturday revealed the fourth major personnel loss of the preseason: Senior tight end Dreu Young will have back surgery next week and probably won't return for at least two months.
It's possible, Pelini said, that Young could be out all year.
“I don't know exactly what the timetable is,” Pelini said after practice. “He won't be available for a while. His status in coming back is a little bit up in the air.”
But Pelini said he still feels good about the position. Sophomores Ben Cotton and Kyler Reed received valuable playing time last year and seem capable of becoming dangerous weapons. Senior Mike McNeill could move back to tight end at some point, too.
“We have a number of options there,” Pelini said.
Pelini can say the same thing about the offensive line, which lost its most experienced member when Mike Smith broke a leg last week. Smith was a two-year starter at left tackle and seemed to be developing as a utility backup who could play any position on the line.
But redshirt freshman Jeremiah Sirles and junior college transfer Jermarcus Hardrick have emerged as candidates to start at left tackle. If both falter, Pelini said, either Marcel Jones or D.J. Jones could slide over from right tackle.
“That's one of the big differences that we have on the offensive line than in years past,” Pelini said. “We have more depth, so we have a little bit more flexibility in how we play our unit.”
That's also the case in the defensive backfield. The Huskers are now without veteran Anthony Blue after the junior tore an anterior cruciate ligament Tuesday. Blue, who played in 12 games as a true freshman, was likely vying for a reserve role in the secondary.
“It's really deep back there, so it's not a big issue,” Pelini said.
Same goes for the linebacker corps.
Sophomore Sean Fisher, a projected starter, broke a leg Tuesday and isn't expected to recover in time to play this fall.
But Pelini on Saturday reeled off the names of four players — sophomores Will Compton and Eric Martin, and juniors Lavonte David and Mathew May — who are contending for the two open spots at linebacker.
Like all of the injured Huskers, Fisher will be missed. But the Huskers plan to roll on.
“We have a lot of options,” Pelini said. “A lot of interchangeable parts.”
Contact the writer:
402-473-9585, jon.nyatawa@owh.com

[duncan_idaho]

Don't know where you got your Keith Williams info but that's a big negatory. Here's a injury piece from Saturdays World Herald.
Pelini upbeat despite injuries
By Jon Nyatawa (jon.nyatawa@owh.com)
WORLD-HERALD BUREAU « [URL="http://www.omaha.com/section/BIGRED"]Big Red Today[/URL

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LINCOLN — Two years ago, four serious injuries to potentially key contributors this early might have caused even the confident Bo Pelini to start fretting.
But now that Nebraska has developed suitable depth at nearly every position, the Husker football coach can discuss the team's replacement options with the conviction that his squad has enough talent to make up for the losses.
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Pelini on Saturday revealed the fourth major personnel loss of the preseason: Senior tight end Dreu Young will have back surgery next week and probably won't return for at least two months.
It's possible, Pelini said, that Young could be out all year.
“I don't know exactly what the timetable is,” Pelini said after practice. “He won't be available for a while. His status in coming back is a little bit up in the air.”
But Pelini said he still feels good about the position. Sophomores Ben Cotton and Kyler Reed received valuable playing time last year and seem capable of becoming dangerous weapons. Senior Mike McNeill could move back to tight end at some point, too.
“We have a number of options there,” Pelini said.
Pelini can say the same thing about the offensive line, which lost its most experienced member when Mike Smith broke a leg last week. Smith was a two-year starter at left tackle and seemed to be developing as a utility backup who could play any position on the line.
But redshirt freshman Jeremiah Sirles and junior college transfer Jermarcus Hardrick have emerged as candidates to start at left tackle. If both falter, Pelini said, either Marcel Jones or D.J. Jones could slide over from right tackle.
“That's one of the big differences that we have on the offensive line than in years past,” Pelini said. “We have more depth, so we have a little bit more flexibility in how we play our unit.”
That's also the case in the defensive backfield. The Huskers are now without veteran Anthony Blue after the junior tore an anterior cruciate ligament Tuesday. Blue, who played in 12 games as a true freshman, was likely vying for a reserve role in the secondary.
“It's really deep back there, so it's not a big issue,” Pelini said.
Same goes for the linebacker corps.
Sophomore Sean Fisher, a projected starter, broke a leg Tuesday and isn't expected to recover in time to play this fall.
But Pelini on Saturday reeled off the names of four players — sophomores Will Compton and Eric Martin, and juniors Lavonte David and Mathew May — who are contending for the two open spots at linebacker.
Like all of the injured Huskers, Fisher will be missed. But the Huskers plan to roll on.
“We have a lot of options,” Pelini said. “A lot of interchangeable parts.”
Contact the writer:
402-473-9585, jon.nyatawa@owh.com

It's Rivals info. Several Nebraska fans on the main Rivals recruiting board talking about it. That message board is premium only, or I'd link it

LB looks thin (the unimpressive Will Compton, a JUCO and a walk-on comprise three of the four there).

I expect them to be good at corner and at safety (though safety is more about experience and positioning than athletic ability) and good on DL, though nowhere near as good as they were a year ago.

[Titty Meat]

This. It's pretty ridiculous. A team that hasn't found a starting QB and has no real playmakers at WR somehow feels like it's a clear walk to the Big 12 championship. That defense is one of the best in the country still I have no doubt in that but defense really doesn't win championships anymore IMO. It would if you can place a top 25 offense with it but to be so unbalanced just isn't good. If teams can find a way to score early on Nebraska they are in a lot of trouble with their style of play. They really can't comeback from a 2-3 TD deficit with the offense they throw on the field. That's why I'm really hoping we can see Mizzou put up a couple early TD's in Lincoln this year because if they get out to a lead I don't see them relinquishing it against a run first team like the Nubs. I can't wait for the season to get here.

Niles Paul isn't a playmaker? Mike McNeil isn't either?


You do realize both of these players will be middle round picks don't you? And they have 2 guys who can run for over 1,000 yards this season. This is the same offense without a QB that scored 27 points on your teams defense last year in 1 QTR.

[alanm]

It's Rivals info. Several Nebraska fans on the main Rivals recruiting board talking about it. That message board is premium only, or I'd link it

LB looks thin (the unimpressive Will Compton, a JUCO and a walk-on comprise three of the four there).

I expect them to be good at corner and at safety (though safety is more about experience and positioning than athletic ability) and good on DL, though nowhere near as good as they were a year ago.If Williams had been injured it would of been all over the Lincoln and Omaha papers websites by now. But since it never happened Rivals is passing off false info. And charging premium to boot. :spock:

[duncan_idaho]

If Williams had been injured it would of been all over the Lincoln and Omaha papers websites by now. But since it never happened Rivals is passing off false info. And charging premium to boot. :spock:

Perhaps the Nebraska media has learned its lesson after being smacked on the nose by the Great Pelini, and is waiting to get an official release before reporting the story?

Also, those guys have to confirm the story with the athletic department. The Rivals guys can post something on their message board based on what they've heard.

[alanm]

Perhaps the Nebraska media has learned its lesson after being smacked on the nose by the Great Pelini, and is waiting to get an official release before reporting the story?

Also, those guys have to confirm the story with the athletic department. The Rivals guys can post something on their message board based on what they've heard.Only problem is Monday is a media day after practice. Pelini would of passed on that info if true.

[POND_OF_RED]

Niles Paul isn't a playmaker? Mike McNeil isn't either?


ROFLROFLROFL uhhh no and no.

You have a weird definition of playmakers. We had 1 player have more receiving yards in one season last year than both of those players combined over the past three. Niles Paul's career 1,000 yards doesn't really scare anyone in the conference. If teams can score on your defense you will get beat. It's that simple. Mizzou has a tendency to score points so I think the game in Lincoln will be a lot more interesting than you think.

[KcMizzou]

What's amusing is the fact that this thread was started by a KU fan dishing the dirt on Mizzou... yet all the back-and-forth is between Mizzou and Nebraska fans. And you know... they're actually talking about football. (Discussing how the season might play out)

I'm not sure this is what the instigator had in mind. :p

[Titty Meat]

ROFLROFLROFL uhhh no and no.

You have a weird definition of playmakers. We had 1 player have more receiving yards in one season last year than both of those players combined over the past three. Niles Paul's career 1,000 yards doesn't really scare anyone in the conference. If teams can score on your defense you will get beat. It's that simple. Mizzou has a tendency to score points so I think the game in Lincoln will be a lot more interesting than you think.

Paul averaged 20 yards a catch and is a 2nd-3rd round pick. The whole team is improved Missouri isn't beating Nebraska this year.

[Titty Meat]

What's amusing is the fact that this thread was started by a KU fan dishing the dirt on Mizzou... yet all the back-and-forth is between Mizzou and Nebraska fans. And you know... they're actually talking about football. (Discussing how the season might play out)

I'm not sure this is what the instigator had in mind. :p

Yea man it's fun I always love the Nebraska/Mizzou smack. The thing is we can talk shit to eachother but if I ever met any of you guys i'd gladly buy you a beer.

[KcMizzou]

Yea man it's fun I always love the Nebraska/Mizzou smack. The thing is we can talk shit to eachother but if I ever met any of you guys i'd gladly buy you a beer.Likewise.

I think Mizzou's got a better chance to win the North than you do, but "that's why they play the games."

I just thought it was funny that Wicked had nothing to do with the actual football conversation. That guy's posting has gone so far as to ruin his avatar for me. (which was his only redeeming quality... Lohan, when she was still hot.)

[Titty Meat]

Likewise.

I think Mizzou's got a better chance to win the North than you do, but "that's why they play the games."

I just thought it was funny that Wicked had nothing to do with the actual football conversation. That guy's posting has gone so far as to ruin his avatar for me. (which was his only redeeming quality... Lohan, when she was still hot.)

Maybe he's sniffing the powder with her? Thats why his takes on KU are so out there.

[Sam Hall]

Mizzou simply isn't winning in Lincoln because I will be in the stadium that night. My only two losses in Lincoln came during the tenure of the previous NU head coach. The good luck that my presence brings will carry the Huskers to victory.

[hawkchief]

Why eat bread when you can shove all that Kansas wheat up your ass and call it fiber? :p

Wheat+livestock >>>>>>>porn shops and meth. Pretty basic stuff there.

[Frazod]

Wheat+livestock >>>>>>>porn shops and meth. Pretty basic stuff there.

And we all know about your special relationship with the livestock.

[luv]

Wheat+livestock >>>>>>>porn shops and meth. Pretty basic stuff there.

You like wheat and livestock more than porn?


NTTAWWT

[hawkchief]

You like wheat and livestock more than porn?


NTTAWWT

No, I'm just glad my home state isn't known for meth and porn shops.

[Frazod]

No, I'm just glad my home state isn't known for meth and porn shops.

The only people who think that are goat fucking retards like you.

[luv]

No, I'm just glad my home state isn't known for meth and porn shops.

Pretty sure there's both in every state. I'll give you the meth headquarters. Not too proud of that, but we're also known for rivers, lakes, hills, etc.

[Frazod]

Pretty sure there's both in every state. I'll give you the meth headquarters. Not too proud of that, but we're also known for rivers, lakes, hills, etc.

We're also known for professional sports teams that people from the third world states also root for.

[kepp]

Mizzou simply isn't winning in Lincoln because I will be in the stadium that night. My only two losses in Lincoln came during the tenure of the previous NU head coach. The good luck that my presence brings will carry the Huskers to victory.

But you'll declare football season is over for you and leave after Mizzou's first TD :p

[|Zach|]

No, I'm just glad my home state isn't known for meth and porn shops.

Drrrrr

[Bambi]

What's amusing is the fact that this thread was started by a KU fan dishing the dirt on Mizzou... yet all the back-and-forth is between Mizzou and Nebraska fans. And you know... they're actually talking about football. (Discussing how the season might play out)

I'm not sure this is what the instigator had in mind. :p

WTF are you talking about? The thread was started because the MU program has had 2 DWI's in the last month by important figures in it's program.

Of course it's football related and that's why people are discussing football.

[Bambi]

Maybe he's sniffing the powder with her? Thats why his takes on KU are so out there.

schedule, schedule, schedule!

I think KU will finish 3rd in the Big 12 North.

With that said I don't think there is a game on the schedule that KU isn't capable of winning. (ok, except maybe @ Nebraska) but please...can we see this offense before we proclaim them the North champ?

Neb literally could not move the ball last year. Injury or not, that has to be something you are concerned about.

[|Zach|]

schedule, schedule, schedule!

I think KU will finish 3rd in the Big 12 North.

With that said I don't think there is a game on the schedule that KU isn't capable of winning. (ok, except maybe @ Nebraska) but please...can we see this offense before we proclaim them the North champ?

Neb literally could not move the ball last year. Injury or not, that has to be something you are concerned about.

No way Brock finds a counterpart for this guy.

[Bambi]

We're also known for professional sports teams that people from the third world states also root for.

Pro teams with players who overwhelming choose to live in said third world state.

Fix your roads and maybe some will move to MO and simply not collect their paycheck there.

[Saulbadguy]

I'm calling my shot.

Old Balls ties for first in the North, narrowly misses Big XII title game.

:ksu:

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Pro teams with players who overwhelming choose to live in said third world state.

Fix your roads and maybe some will move to MO and simply not collect their paycheck there.

:facepalm: Jeez...

[|Zach|]

Pro teams with players who overwhelming choose to live in said third world state.

Fix your roads and maybe some will move to MO and simply not collect their paycheck there.

Yes, it is great that you have a lot of TGIFridays and Old Navys. However, everyone knows where to go when you actually want to "do something" there is a place that actually has interesting things and culture.

[Bambi]

Yes, it is great that you have a lot of TGIFridays and Old Navys. However, everyone knows where to go when you actually want to "do something" there is a place that actually has interesting things and culture.

When I'm in the area yes I go out in MO much more than I would anywhere in Johnson County.

I am a bit out of touch though, I haven't lived in the midwest in about 10 years. Is the difference that bad?

[Saulbadguy]

Yes, it is great that you have a lot of TGIFridays and Old Navys. However, everyone knows where to go when you actually want to "do something" there is a place that actually has interesting things and culture.

Kansas has tons of stuff to do that are interesting and have culture.

Just not in Johnson County.

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Kansas has tons of stuff to do that are interesting and have culture.

Just not in Johnson County.

Wichita FTW?

[Bambi]

Kansas has tons of stuff to do that are interesting and have culture.

Just not in Johnson County.

and dangah

http://www.underthemeso.com/gallery2/18811-2/100612_20313324.jpg

[Frazod]

Pro teams with players who overwhelming choose to live in said third world state.

Fix your roads and maybe some will move to MO and simply not collect their paycheck there.

LMAO

Who gives a shit? Do you think they'd live there if they didn't have those high paying jobs in Missouri?

You really should be aware of the relationship between a host and a parasite.

And roads stay in better condition when there are nearly 2/3rds less people around to drive on them.

[Titty Meat]

I'm calling my shot.

Old Balls ties for first in the North, narrowly misses Big XII title game.

:ksu:

He's coaching the basketball team this year?

[Saulbadguy]

He's coaching the basketball team this year?

I don't think it's outside the realm of possibilities. We haven't changed much as a team since last year, and we were a couple of fumbles in the red zone away from making the Big XII title game.

[ArrowheadHawk]

I don't think it's outside the realm of possibilities. We haven't changed much as a team since last year, and we were a couple of fumbles in the red zone away from making the Big XII title game.
What bowl did you guys play in?

[Saulbadguy]

What bowl did you guys play in?

:doh!:

I guess what i'm trying to say is, we won't be good - but the North isn't good. We could win the north because it isn't good.

[ArrowheadHawk]

:doh!:

I guess what i'm trying to say is, we won't be good - but the North isn't good. We could win the north because it isn't good.

I think the north could be more of a tossup than people think at this point.

[Saulbadguy]

I think the north could be more of a tossup than people think at this point.

2 or 3 teams at most. Nebraska or Missouri, K-State with an outside shot.

Kansas, Colorado, Iowa State - no.

[Titty Meat]

I don't think it's outside the realm of possibilities. We haven't changed much as a team since last year, and we were a couple of fumbles in the red zone away from making the Big XII title game.

Why do people on here think everything stays the same from one year to another in college football? Take last year for example and compare K-state at the begining of the year to K-state at the end of the year. Shit changes and I think Nebraskas offense will be improve enough to stay in the Top 10 :)

[ArrowheadHawk]

2 or 3 teams at most. Nebraska or Missouri, K-State with an outside shot.

Kansas, Colorado, Iowa State - no.Good thing they get to play it out on the field. Iowa State won't be any worse than KState. Kansas is a huge unknown they may suck or they may not. Colorado I agree with. At this point last year KU was supposed to win the North hands down. Things change once the season starts. This is why we are all still Chiefs fans. If things were settled in the preseason we would have given up a long time ago.

[Titty Meat]

Good thing they get to play it out on the field. Iowa State won't be any worse than KState. Kansas is a huge unknown they may suck or they may not. Colorado I agree with. At this point last year KU was supposed to win the North hands down. Things change once the season starts. This is why we are all still Chiefs fans. If things were settled in the preseason we would have given up a long time ago.

What? Nebraska was picked up win the North last year.

[Sam Hall]

Injuries are the only thing that would keep Nebraska from winning the North. There have already been a few injuries, but it would take significantly more.

[POND_OF_RED]

Good thing they get to play it out on the field. Iowa State won't be any worse than KState. Kansas is a huge unknown they may suck or they may not. Colorado I agree with. At this point last year KU was supposed to win the North hands down. Things change once the season starts. This is why we are all still Chiefs fans. If things were settled in the preseason we would have given up a long time ago.

I wouldn't say Kansas is a huge unknown. Everyone knows Kansas will suck. Just because the team is filled with unknown players doesn't mean there's a question mark on the team. It's just unknown who will be made fun of more on Saturdays. I think I'm gonna go with Pick. I mean you should never have a QB named Pick. Is his number 6 by chance?

[Bambi]

I can't wait for the season to start.

I really can't.

[Frazod]

I can't wait for the season to start.

I really can't.

I imagine you'll get over that quickly.

[Titty Meat]

I imagine you'll get over that quickly.

Haha Rep.

[POND_OF_RED]

I can't wait for the season to start.

I really can't.

We know. You're just like all of the KU fans. Just calm down. It will be here in November. Just deal with the embarrasment of your football team in the mean time.

[Bambi]

We know. You're just like all of the KU fans. Just calm down. It will be here in November. Just deal with the embarrasment of your football team in the mean time.

Win something. Next

[Pants]

Win something. Next

LMAO

Can't argue with facts.

[Frazod]

Win something. Next

Haha, breaking out your little basketballs already and it's not even September. ROFL

[beer bacon]

Injuries are the only thing that would keep Nebraska from winning the North. There have already been a few injuries, but it would take significantly more.

Nebraska could easily lose the North if Missouri finishes with more conference wins than them. Something to think about.

[Pants]

Haha, breaking out your little basketballs already and it's not even September. ROFL

Our football team has won something in the last decade. :)

[POND_OF_RED]

Our football team has won something in the last decade. :)

In that case. Earn something. Next.

[Pants]

In that case. Earn something. Next.

We did earn it, otherwise we wouldn't be there. It's not like we got demolished or didn't belong there either. We actually *GASP* won it. Yours and frazod's "you guys didn't earn it" sour grapes taste like the sweetest honey to me. LMAO

[ArrowheadHawk]

I wouldn't say Kansas is a huge unknown. Everyone knows Kansas will suck. Just because the team is filled with unknown players doesn't mean there's a question mark on the team. It's just unknown who will be made fun of more on Saturdays. I think I'm gonna go with Pick. I mean you should never have a QB named Pick. Is his number 6 by chance?

It could work the other way also. As in Pick the defense apart.

[POND_OF_RED]

It could work the other way also. As in Pick the defense apart.

ROFLROFLROFL You wait to use that one. I'll use mine for the next couple years at least.

[Frazod]

We did earn it, otherwise we wouldn't be there. It's not like we got demolished or didn't belong there either. We actually *GASP* won it. Yours and frazod's "you guys didn't earn it" sour grapes taste like the sweetest honey to me. LMAO

Jesus, haven't we been through this a million times? I guess for the million-and-first time, I'll say again - I'd rather have beaten my most hated rival in the biggest game ever played between them (I was there, it was great), than lose that game, spend championship weekend wearing a skirt on the sideline while the men played football, and then ride the weakest schedule in the history of football to a berth in a game everybody in the county knows you had no business playing in.

You really should take this shit to a Chokies board. No Tiger fan was, is or will ever be impressed.

[Reerun_KC]

Haha, breaking out your little basketballs already and it's not even September. ROFL

Do me a favor and educate me here...

But what has MU actually won in football? Far as I know, I have never heard or seen them in a NC game or a BCS bowl for that matter...

Can you update us on the history, bowl wins and championships of MU football?

[Frazod]

Do me a favor and educate me here...

But what has MU actually won in football? Far as I know, I have never heard or seen them in a NC game or a BCS bowl for that matter...

Can you update us on the history, bowl wins and championships of MU football?

What has KU won in football, other than that horseshit Orange Bowl? We've got one of those too, back from the days when you couldn't buy admission. So what?

It's amazing we have to go through this with you cocksuckers 10 times a year. :shake:

[Reerun_KC]

What has KU won in football, other than that horseshit Orange Bowl? We've got one of those too, back from the days when you couldn't buy admission. So what?

It's amazing we have to go through this with you one who sucks the peniss 10 times a year. :shake:

Jesus dude, what the fuck is your problem?

I asked some questions and you went full tampon on me...

[Bambi]

What has KU won in football, other than that horseshit Orange Bowl? We've got one of those too, back from the days when you couldn't buy admission. So what?

It's amazing we have to go through this with you one who sucks the peniss 10 times a year. :shake:

Yeah but you didn't bust Brandon Flowers ass doing it.

[Bambi]

Do me a favor and educate me here...

But what has MU actually won in football? Far as I know, I have never heard or seen them in a NC game or a BCS bowl for that matter...

Can you update us on the history, bowl wins and championships of MU football?

What's amazing is most of the KU fans on this board, especially recently have been giving MU Football it's due. Most seem to think they will finish 2nd in the North and that's because the Neb game is in Lincoln.

You never hear a positive thing about KU Football come from the MU side. They are incapable of respecting an opponent. This was shown in all it's glory during the conference alignment talk.

I've said many times on this board that as of today MU has more talent on its' team than KU.

It's the attitude of their students, alumni, and fans that prevent them from ever becoming a champion. Once they begin to respect their opponents just a little maybe this will change. Until then you're just going to get the same message from people like Frazod over and over again.

[Saulbadguy]

What's amazing is most of the KU fans on this board, especially recently have been giving MU Football it's due. Most seem to think they will finish 2nd in the North and that's because the Neb game is in Lincoln.

You never hear a positive thing about KU Football come from the MU side. They are incapable of respecting an opponent. This was shown in all it's glory during the conference alignment talk.

I've said many times on this board that as of today MU has more talent on its' team than KU.

It's the attitude of their students, alumni, and fans that prevent them from ever becoming a champion. Once they begin to respect their opponents just a little maybe this will change. Until then you're just going to get the same message from people like Frazod over and over again.

You might be the dumbest poster on the board.

[Frazod]

You might be the dumbest poster on the board.

Second dumbest. The dumbest is hawkchief.

[Bambi]

You might be the dumbest poster on the board.

Show me a positive post regarding KU Football made by an MU fan.

plz

[Frazod]

Show me a positive post regarding KU Football made by an MU fan.

plz

Your team sucked last year, lost its core players, and now has a new coach. What, are we supposed to bet our houses that you'll win the conference? Idiot.

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Show me a positive post regarding KU Football made by an MU fan.

plz

KU Football is a football program at the collegiate level that sometimes wins games.


There.

[Brock]

KU Football is a football program at the collegiate level that beats ours half the time.


There.

fixed

[Bambi]

KU Football is a football program at the collegiate level that sometimes wins games.


There.

I was going for something like "Kansas is 3-1 in bowl games the last decade"... but I guess what you said will have to do.

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

fixed

It's pretty much the same sentiment...

[Bambi]

Your team sucked last year, lost its core players, and now has a new coach. What, are we supposed to bet our houses that you'll win the conference? Idiot.

Yeah and you got your ass beat by a service academy last year.

Big fucking deal.

You aren't any better. Wake the fuck up.

I've tried with your pathetic ass.

It's really easy, and I mean REALLY easy to get nasty as a KU fan against Missouri but I'm just going to chalk your personality up to a terrible childhood or something.

Good luck this season.

[Titty Meat]

Whats worse KU's football program or its stadium?

[Saulbadguy]

Second dumbest. The dumbest is hawkchief.

hawkchief is just a bitter, sad little mothfucker. Obviously daddy issues.

[kepp]

Whats worse KU's football program or its stadium?

The pleather recliners put their stadium over the top.

[Frazod]

Yeah and you got your ass beat by a service academy last year.

Big fucking deal.

You aren't any better. Wake the fuck up.

I've tried with your pathetic ass.

It's really easy, and I mean REALLY easy to get nasty as a KU fan against Missouri but I'm just going to chalk your personality up to a terrible childhood or something.

Good luck this season.

Go fuck yourself, retard. It's idiots like YOU, that I've interacted with on this board, that made me hate Kansas. Sometimes it's hard to remember than not every KU fan is a noxious moron like yourself, or hawkchief, or Buster. The only reason you posted this stupid thread in the first was to elicit exactly what it has devolved into, and now you want to act above it all? Eat shit, scumbag. You're the worst of the worst.

[Pants]

Jesus, haven't we been through this a million times? I guess for the million-and-first time, I'll say again - I'd rather have beaten my most hated rival in the biggest game ever played between them (I was there, it was great), than lose that game, spend championship weekend wearing a skirt on the sideline while the men played football, and then ride the weakest schedule in the history of football to a berth in a game everybody in the county knows you had no business playing in.

You really should take this shit to a Chokies board. No Tiger fan was, is or will ever be impressed.

Yeah, yeah. I know what you would rather have. Look it, we beat on each other every year. You win one, we win one, so on and so forth. Like I've said before, I will take losing to your team every year if it means we go to a BCS bowl. If you would rather beat us and have a postseason nobody cares about, then you're just retarded. I know you're not retarded, though, you're just bitter and, hey, that's cool. The fact that KU has WON a meaningful bowl last decade doesn't go away because it was undeserving in MU fans' little minds. Good things, man. Good things.

[Frazod]

:drool:

[Bambi]

Go **** yourself, retard. It's idiots like YOU, that I've interacted with on this board, that made me hate Kansas. Sometimes it's hard to remember than not every KU fan is a noxious moron like yourself, or hawkchief, or Buster. The only reason you posted this stupid thread in the first was to elicit exactly what it has devolved into, and now you want to act above it all? Eat shit, scumbag. You're the worst of the worst.

I don't give a fuck. They're all jocks that don't give a shit about you or me.

Here's an article about the NCAA looking into Josh Selby. I have no problem posting articles that could negatively impact KU.

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/campusrivalry/post/2010/08/report-ncaa-looking-at-sec-schools-in-addition-to-kansas-in-josh-selby-probe/1

I thought it was of note that MU had 2 DWI's in a month. One by a fringe starting linebacker and one by a coach.

It directly impacts MU's performance on the field.

[Frazod]

This will be my last post on the thread, ladies. There never should have been a first. For any responses to whatever years old lame ass smack any of you want to dredge up, feel free to use the seach function to find something I've said in a hundred other threads.

[Pants]

This will be my last post on the thread, ladies. There never should have been a first. For any responses to whatever years old lame ass smack any of you want to dredge up, feel free to use the seach function to find something I've said in a hundred other threads.

MU is inept when it comes to sports, frazod. Well, not as inept as K-State, you guys actually have 3 National Titles. Still pretty inept, though.

[WilliamTheIrish]

I don't give a ****. They're all jocks that don't give a shit about you or me.

Here's an article about the NCAA looking into Josh Selby. I have no problem posting articles that could negatively impact KU.

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/campusrivalry/post/2010/08/report-ncaa-looking-at-sec-schools-in-addition-to-kansas-in-josh-selby-probe/1

I thought it was of note that MU had 2 DWI's in a month. One by a fringe starting linebacker and one by a coach.

It directly impacts MU's performance on the field.

Venom Hate! LMAO

[alanm]

Whats worse KU's football program or its stadium?I happen to like Memorial Stadium.

[Bambi]

Get ahold of your program Pinkel, gee whiz.... people might start mistaking you for KU!

http://campuscorner.kansascity.com/node/1107

Brinkley Hit With Mizzou's Third DWI of August
By Mike DeArmond - Posted on 29 August 2010
A third member of the Missouri football program in a month has been arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol, by telephone, confirmed to The Star on Sunday that Beau Brinkley - Missouri’s long snapper and a reserve tight end - was arrested in Columbia, in Boone County at 12:22 a.m. on Sunday and charged with DWI and having improperly tinted windows on his vehicle.
Missouri spokesman Chad Moller responded to an inquiry about the arrest with what has become the standard comment, that MU officials are aware of the situation and any disciplinary issues would be handled internally.
That was the statement issued early in the month when co-offensive line coach Bruce Walker was arrested in the parking lot outside the MU athletic training complex on suspicion of DWI. It was the same when reserve linebacker Will Ebner was stopped and arrested on suspicion of DWI later in the month.
And, of course, it is the fourth incident of August in which a member of the MU football program has made headlines of the wrong sort in relation to legal problems.
Last Thursday, Coach Gary Pinkel indefinitely suspended starting tailback and team captain Derrick Washington. While Pinkel did not give an explanation beyond making the move for disciplinary reasons, Boone County court documents show that Washington, in conjuction with an incident at a Columbia apartment complex in which a woman alleged Washington had sexually assaulted her, was hit with an order of protection enjoining Washington from contact with the woman.
Records at the University of Missouri Police Department showed an incident report for trespass and deviant sexual assault on its incident log. However, Capt. Brian Weimer of the MUPD told The Star no arrest had been made nor had a charge been filed.
On Friday, Andrea Hayes of the Boone County Prosecutor’s Office, told The Star the prosecutor’s office was reviewing a case involving Washington.
Missouri opens the 2010 college football season on Saturday against Illinois in St. Louis. Brinkley, 20, likely would not be able to play in that game, having suffered a shoulder sprain in practice last Wednesday. He sat out MU’s Thursday scrimmage with his left arm in a sling.
Ebner, 20, had missed much of August practices with a hamstring problem, but returned to practice last week.
The availability for Brinkley and Ebner to play, as well as the assumption that Washington will not, will undoubtedly be questions put to Pinkel on Monday when he takes part in the Big 12 Conference Media teleconference as well as holding his own game-week media-day briefing Monday afternoon in Columbia.


Read more: http://campuscorner.kansascity.com/node/1107#ixzz0y6M7q9kG

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

When it rains...

[tomahawk kid]

Get ahold of your program Pinkel, gee whiz.... people might start mistaking you for KU!

http://campuscorner.kansascity.com/node/1107

Brinkley Hit With Mizzou's Third DWI of August
By Mike DeArmond - Posted on 29 August 2010
A third member of the Missouri football program in a month has been arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol, by telephone, confirmed to The Star on Sunday that Beau Brinkley - Missouri’s long snapper and a reserve tight end - was arrested in Columbia, in Boone County at 12:22 a.m. on Sunday and charged with DWI and having improperly tinted windows on his vehicle.
Missouri spokesman Chad Moller responded to an inquiry about the arrest with what has become the standard comment, that MU officials are aware of the situation and any disciplinary issues would be handled internally.
That was the statement issued early in the month when co-offensive line coach Bruce Walker was arrested in the parking lot outside the MU athletic training complex on suspicion of DWI. It was the same when reserve linebacker Will Ebner was stopped and arrested on suspicion of DWI later in the month.
And, of course, it is the fourth incident of August in which a member of the MU football program has made headlines of the wrong sort in relation to legal problems.
Last Thursday, Coach Gary Pinkel indefinitely suspended starting tailback and team captain Derrick Washington. While Pinkel did not give an explanation beyond making the move for disciplinary reasons, Boone County court documents show that Washington, in conjuction with an incident at a Columbia apartment complex in which a woman alleged Washington had sexually assaulted her, was hit with an order of protection enjoining Washington from contact with the woman.
Records at the University of Missouri Police Department showed an incident report for trespass and deviant sexual assault on its incident log. However, Capt. Brian Weimer of the MUPD told The Star no arrest had been made nor had a charge been filed.
On Friday, Andrea Hayes of the Boone County Prosecutor’s Office, told The Star the prosecutor’s office was reviewing a case involving Washington.
Missouri opens the 2010 college football season on Saturday against Illinois in St. Louis. Brinkley, 20, likely would not be able to play in that game, having suffered a shoulder sprain in practice last Wednesday. He sat out MU’s Thursday scrimmage with his left arm in a sling.
Ebner, 20, had missed much of August practices with a hamstring problem, but returned to practice last week.
The availability for Brinkley and Ebner to play, as well as the assumption that Washington will not, will undoubtedly be questions put to Pinkel on Monday when he takes part in the Big 12 Conference Media teleconference as well as holding his own game-week media-day briefing Monday afternoon in Columbia.


Read more: http://campuscorner.kansascity.com/node/1107#ixzz0y6M7q9kG

As an Alum, I'm getting REALLY sick of this.

F'ing embarassing.

If we are 5-0 going into the aTm game, everyone will forget. If we drop one of the first 5 - lookout.......

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

I'm beginning to think I'd rather talk about "What's going on in Quebec"...

Damn you, Wickedson...:cuss::D

[Bambi]

The players I can understand. Well, maybe not Derrick Washington's actions but a DUI here and there is to be expected...stupid, but to be expected.

What I don't get is these coaches. They really are just big overgrown jocks with steroid type anger issues. I mean, come on... the dude is arrested in the parking lot of the athletic complex? What is he like pounding bourbon in his office? So weird

[Coach]

What's going on at Missouri? Well, just getting my kicks on Route 66, and going to check out Bass Pro Shops in Springfield in a few minutes.
Posted via Mobile Device

[Priest31kc]

COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Suspended Missouri running back Derrick Washington was charged Monday with sexually assaulting a former tutor over the summer.

Assistant Boone County prosecutor Andrea Hayes says a single count of felony deviate sexual assault was filed against Washington, the Tigers' rushing leader the past two seasons.

Coach Gary Pinkel suspended Washington last week without disclosing details. Boone County court documents show Washington had been served with a protection order in late June and accused of sexual assault by a former Missouri tutor.

A July hearing was delayed at the woman's request and the case appeared dead after both Washington and the alleged victim failed to show up for the rescheduled hearing. But prosecutors continued to investigate and Washington's family has hired an attorney.

Washington's legal troubles didn't prevent him from being named one of four team captains in July while also getting a school-paid trip to Dallas for the Big 12 Conference's annual preseason media gathering.

Earlier Monday, before the charge was announced, Pinkel said that he is "embarrassed" by a series of off-field problems involving the Tigers.

"We've worked hard to develop a program that has a very good reputation of being first class and disciplined," Pinkel said as Missouri prepared to open its season against Illinois on Saturday in St. Louis. "We've taken a few hits."

The latest occurred Sunday with the early morning arrest of reserve tight end and long snapper Beau Brinkley, who was charged by state troopers with driving while intoxicated. That came one week after reserve linebacker Will Ebner's arrest -- and several weeks after assistant coach Bruce Walker's arrest -- for possible drunken-driving violations. Ebner and Walker have not been charged but are scheduled to appear in court next month.

Asked if he could shed any light on Washington's suspension or the other cases, Pinkel demurred.

"For 10 years, I've never discussed anything [related to] discipline," he said.

School policy says that athletes charged with a felony cannot return to the field until the case is resolved.

Later Monday, speaking to more than 200 Missouri boosters in the Tiger Quarterback Club, Pinkel acknowledged that Washington would not play against Illinois, though he never mentioned the player by name. Instead, Pinkel named sophomore Kendial Lawrence and De'Vion Moore as likely starters, with true freshmen Henry Josey and Marcus Murphy also expected to see playing time.

Missouri athletic director Mike Alden told the Columbia Daily Tribune over the weekend that he and Pinkel didn't receive "credible information" about the Washington case until several weeks ago. He suggested that not all details about the accusation against Washington have emerged publicly.

"Regardless of the timing of when this stuff happened, shoot, that doesn't necessarily mean everyone is aware of what's taken place," Alden told the Tribune.

Missouri did receive a welcome dose of good news over the weekend. Senior cornerback Munir Prince was released from the hospital after a frightening collision with a teammate on a punt return the same day as Washington's suspension.

He was initially diagnosed with transient quadriplegia, a temporary loss of sensation and movement in the arms and legs, but by Saturday was reported to be walking on his own. By Sunday, Prince had returned to practice, Pinkel said.

At the booster meeting, Alden offered strong support for Pinkel, calling him a "man of integrity." And Pinkel told the fans that he takes responsibility for the program's recent missteps.

"The buck stops here with me," Pinkel said. "I am embarrassed, and disappointed. Hopefully we can get this cleaned up."

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=5512451&campaign=rss&source=twitter&ex_cid=Twitter_espn_5512451

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Oy.

[Saulbadguy]

Oy.

Fuck that.

Start with "Happens all the time, kids will be kids, etc..."

End with "He is a well spoken young man" after he gets the "Massa Bill Self" treatment.

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Fuck that.

Start with "Happens all the time, kids will be kids, etc..."

End with "He is a well spoken young man" after he gets the "Massa Bill Self" treatment.

Nope. These kids know that they are being scrutinized and held to a high standard, so no passes here.

[Sully]

It's the attitude of their students, alumni, and fans that prevent them from ever becoming a champion.


Wut?

[kepp]

As an Alum, I'm getting REALLY sick of this.

F'ing embarassing.

If we are 5-0 going into the aTm game, everyone will forget. If we drop one of the first 5 - lookout.......

It depends on how long Ebner and Jerrell Jackson are out, but with all the players we've lost, I don't see us starting 5-0.

[kepp]

**** that.

Start with "Happens all the time, kids will be kids, etc..."

End with "He is a well spoken young man" after he gets the "Massa Bill Self" treatment.

"He needs football in his life."

[duncan_idaho]

The players I can understand. Well, maybe not Derrick Washington's actions but a DUI here and there is to be expected...stupid, but to be expected.

What I don't get is these coaches. They really are just big overgrown jocks with steroid type anger issues. I mean, come on... the dude is arrested in the parking lot of the athletic complex? What is he like pounding bourbon in his office? So weird

They had just returned from a group float trip. Walker was waiting in his car for a cab to come pick him up. He was not driving. Weird situation, and really b.s. That cops ticket for DUI in those instances.

Overall, the Washington stuff is the real concern. DUIs will happen when dealing with 85-100 kids this age.

[duncan_idaho]

It depends on how long Ebner and Jerrell Jackson are out, but with all the players we've lost, I don't see us starting 5-0.

You realize the first five opponents are:

Illinois
McNeese State
San Diego State
Miami (Oh.)
Colorado

All are home except for Illinois. Illinois and Colorado are the only credible threats... let's look at them.

The Illini have been decimated by injuries, including both starting corners, and are starting a freshman at quarterback who should BE a starting corner.

As for Colorado... the Hawk is a dead man walking and Missouri has beaten the Buffs by the combined score of 167-50 (4-0) in the post-Brad Smith era.

That's 5-0, Jerrell Jackson and Derrick Washington or no Jerrell Jackson and Derrick Washington.

[RDGashMattik]

All i can say is, HAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA FUCK MIZZOU. Top 25 ranking gonna be gone by week 2. Stupid Tigers, get in line behind Nebraska and K-State in the north this year, and shit Id even put my bet on KU to beat the Pussy Cats.

[KCUnited]

This team is going to live a long time.

[Sure-Oz]

All i can say is, HAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA **** MIZZOU. Top 25 ranking gonna be gone by week 2. Stupid Tigers, get in line behind Nebraska and K-State in the north this year, and shit Id even put my bet on KU to beat the Pussy Cats.

LOL, wtf...They play illinois and jack shit for 4 weeks after that, they should be 5-0

Washington doesn't mean THAT much to Mizzou

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

All i can say is, HAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA FUCK MIZZOU. Top 25 ranking gonna be gone by week 2. Stupid Tigers, get in line behind Nebraska and K-State in the north this year, and shit Id even put my bet on KU to beat the Pussy Cats.

Piss on you.

Piss on your n00b head.

[Bambi]

They had just returned from a group float trip. Walker was waiting in his car for a cab to come pick him up. He was not driving. Weird situation, and really b.s. That cops ticket for DUI in those instances.

Overall, the Washington stuff is the real concern. DUIs will happen when dealing with 85-100 kids this age.

Oh yeah?

that sucks for him