I'm sure cultures are going to clash.... Might even be a teabagging or two.LMAO

I can't stand the tigerboard and it doesn't take much to for some of the Saints from Louis to get their panties in a wad.

At least they would match those God-awful uniforms

Maybe not far off more like...

They certainly have it at the skill positions but they are is desperate need to add depth and talent to the line on both sides. They're gonna get worn out if there isn't greater depth of quality to keep guys fresh. Some highly rated lineman would be wise to talk less and produce more!

If Missouri can get healthy on the O-line, our depth is fine. Playing your 3rd string center because your starter (the second string center) has to play tackle? Well, that kind of sucks.

Ktgr radio out of Columbia is reporting that Mizzou vs South Carolina is going to be on CBS.
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Mizzou-South Carolina gets the premier CBS afternoon slot in week 4. Nice.

http://www.columbiatribune.com/weblo...fternoon-slot/

Fisher likely done. Meiners still questionable. Gooden out for Saturday. Ick all the way around.

What a sucky last two years of football for that guy. :shake:

We're going to the Gators game. Anyone wanna go?

Didn't Wickedson said Mizzou would never get a game on CBS.

Yes. He assured us that no major network had any interest in our games and that the SEC is already sorry they expanded.

Those uniforms are disgusting.

Your mom's vagina is gaping.

Him or CoMo. I can never keep track of the various ku cum dumpsters.

Too bad about the injuries.

I am proud of the way our guys played on Saturday. Up until the fake punt they were standing toe to toe with one of the top teams in the country and it looked for most of the game like Missouri might win.

For a team with a patchwork offensive line, against a front as good as Georgia's is, I think that was great. I just wished we could have lost in a less deflating way if we were going to lose because that was one of those classic cases where the scoreboard didn't tell the story of the game at all.

These guys will be fine.

The moment he said it you knew they'd get an early season game. The kid is always wrong.

I don't remember exactly where Deliverance was filmed, but this picture was pretty hilarious.

Beer is a helluva drug. LMAO

Notable changes to MU’s latest depth chart

The starting offensive line is as follows: Justin Britt (LT), Evan Boehm (LG), Brad McNulty (C), Max Copeland (RG), Mitch Morse (RT). Jack Meiners, a projected starter at right guard, remains questionable.

Read more here: http://www.kansascity.com/2012/09/10...#storylink=cpy

McNulty did a very commendable job being thrown into the fire like he was. We can't sustain any more long term injuries on the OL though.

You got a purty tail

He did a hell of a lot better than Morse did, that's for sure.

I don't think I've ever see a center do that poor a job just getting the ball back to the QB. Franklin was lucky to get it within 4 feet of his numbers most of the time.

Well, welcome to the big time Mr. Boehm. I hope you're as good as advertised.

The Mizzou-UGA game was ESPN2's highest-rated Saturday game in history.

http://espnmediazone.com/us/press-re...ence-for-espn/

The game also netted Mizzou a commitment from a WR from...Georgia.

Not gonna lie - I really do enjoy stealing guys away from Arkansas and we haven't even played them yet.

http://blogs.ajc.com/recruiting/2012...mber-missouri/

That's going to be a really easy team to hate.

I feel compelled to leave this bit o' Arkansas craziness here:

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Q

and **** you. :p

Not quite a Q, as I knew it had already been posted and never intended that to be the first instance of the clip on this board.

It's the sort of thing that should be posted whenever any of us wants to talk shit on Arkansas.

Let me help you out with some more ammunition:

ULM.

:(

Your piss seems tepid right now at best.

I'm actually having a pretty damned good Fall, because I've been relieved (much earlier than I anticipated) of a lot of anxiety and uncertainties. I can now go camping and other enjoyable activities without worrying about missing some part in a potentially epic season.

Speaking of: haven't heard jack shit from you in the Now Playing thread, lately. Check out Pepperboy out of LR if you haven't already.

First thought....

https://encrypted-tbn2.google.com/im...oWDnycbtNJZa3w

Not going to hit you with that, NewChief. You don't deserve it. Not only that, it seems like something a KU fan would do.

It's been a very strange last couple of years as a fan of the Razorbacks, I'll just say that. Not sure when or where this particular rollercoaster is going to end up. I've become fairly ambivalent on this season, though. Wait to see what happens in the offseason with new coaching hires.

It's all good. The increased media presence on the national stage by the Hogs was exposing way too much of my home state's crazy to public scrutiny (see Reaper's video).

Great story about LDW.
 

http://www.stltoday.com/sports/colle...27cbd6c8a.html

It's all in the family for Mizzou's Washington

COLUMBIA, Mo. • In the annals of Mizzou football history, junior L'Damian Washington's 69-yard touchdown reception Saturday will be faintly recalled for giving the Tigers a 17-9 lead over Georgia in the third quarter of MU's debut in Southeastern Conference play.

MU went on to lose 41-20.

But the moment will forever have more poignant meaning in the lives of Washington and his three brothers.

"I've still got tears in my eyes," said La Courtney Washington, the eldest, by telephone Tuesday from their home in Shreveport, La.

The brothers were orphaned at ages 19, 17, 15 and 9 when their mother died after complications from a blood clot, which surfaced at one of Washington's basketball games six years ago.

In a season Washington is dedicating to his mother, Sonya, the Georgia game marked the first time his brothers ever have seen him play in Columbia.

Forgive Washington if he was unable to block that all out until he ducked his head on the sideline "just to gather myself," he said. In the peak of emotion, he was teary-eyed himself.

He thought of the mother who worked at a hospital and raised the boys for 10 years on her own after the father of the oldest three had been shot and killed.

Washington, the third-oldest, thought of the bond among the four, who vowed at the hospital the night she died never to be separated — and had to fight countless battles to honor that.

"Everything that I do is for them," Washington said. "That touchdown, that's their touchdown."

That touchdown also might be a harbinger of plenty more to come, perhaps starting with MU's game Saturday against Arizona State.

Washington had 20 catches for 364 yards and three touchdowns last season.

But he has been under the radar, given the profile of senior T.J. Moe and his 146 catches in 2010-2011, the rise of junior Marcus Lucas, who is tied with Moe for the team lead with nine receptions this season, and, of course, the breathless expectations for freshman Dorial Green-Beckham, the nation's top recruit.

The radar may soon find Washington, though: He said he's been timed at 4.33 seconds in the 40-yard dash. He sheepishly said he considers himself the fastest on the team, and not many dispute that.

But playing the position is about a lot more than just speed, and upon his arrival at MU Washington had plenty he needed to learn and add to his game — starting with his weight.

At 6 feet 2 when he arrived in 2009 for what became a redshirt season, Washington was generously listed as 185 pounds.

Co-offensive line coach Josh Henson, who recruited Washington, remembers well greeting him and taking him to a campus cafeteria.

"'Coach, I can eat any of this? As much as I want?' " Henson recalled Washington asking. "It was like a kid going to play in an amusement park."

Washington was diligent about everything from putting on weight — he's now 195 — to improving his blocking to learning the playbook. But he also initially was distracted and tempted to go back home to help care for his youngest brother, Tomarious. It took time to convince him that the best way to help them all was to stay with school and football.

"It always takes guys a certain amount of time (to adjust to college), but he just had way more things outside of the University of Missouri football team than the average guy has," receivers coach Andy Hill said. "He does not have what the normal guy has."

When their mother died, La Courtney Washington said he cried for perhaps "three months straight" and lost 25 pounds.

He had to forgo his own plans to play football at Louisiana Tech, he said, and pour himself into basic survival issues, such as learning to cook, opening a bank account and buying school supplies.

The brothers Washington also had to fend off movements to put them in foster homes or split them up among other relatives, he said.

"We raised each other up," said La Courtney, who works in a factory.

Not surprisingly, it didn't all go smoothly.

At one point, lights and other utilities were turned off and they were forced to move out of their house, even living apart with friends briefly.

"They were almost on the streets," Stephen Dennis, Washington's coach at Green Oaks High, told the Post-Dispatch in 2010. "Close to it."

But with help from people like Dennis, a supportive community and Ebenezer Baptist Church, the four found a way.

And L'Damian became such an accomplished example that Shreveport declared a day in his honor when he graduated and bestowed upon him a key to the city.

Washington still cites his Christian faith as a major reason for his ability to stay clear-headed and persevere to where he is now.

"I don't care if he's going to eat a piece of candy, he's praying to God," La Courtney said. "He doesn't drink, he doesn't smoke, he doesn't do dumb stuff."

And for the family, it all was embodied in one snapshot Saturday night.

"He's just an unbelievable story, really, of courage," Henson said. "And of just a person making up his mind that no matter what his circumstances, they're going to believe in themselves, they're going to do things right and they're going to overcome."

You guys think Mizzou will recruit Rome now that he's left the Huskers?

I doubt it. Pinkel didn't even offer him until really late in the game IIRC, basically after it was clear that he wasn't going to accept the offer. It seemed like Pinkel didn't want him but didn't want to burn any bridges by not offering a local kid. Isn't his entire family a bunch of headcases?

Zero chance.

Seems like a bold statement. Why do you think there's no chance at all?

1) Missouri coaches are past being a 'backup plan' for in-state guys who spurn Mizzou the first time and want to come back.

2) They never wanted Rome that much in the first place.

3) Rome probably isn't interested in coming back to Missouri (he lived there for like 8 months before committing)

4) AJ Ofodile told me - and I'm sure Mizzou coaches - the kid wasn't going to improve much as a college player because there wasn't that much place to go. And its not like he's been a plus player at Nebraska. Merely OK.

Rome will probably end up at Northern Iowa.
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I know nothing about his family but apparently he's lazy.

Mizzou fans didn’t use a 41–20 loss to Georgia in the Tigers’ SEC debut as an excuse to abandon their Midwestern manners.

http://network.yardbarker.com/colleg...image_11710708

Several GA fans who attended the game in Columbia have made some interesting comments about the add, and MIZZOU in general, on facebook images of this add.

So, uh, lots of discussion on Twitter that James Franklin will be OUT against ASU. WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THESE DEVELOPMENTS?

I'm thinking nothing to see here, Berk getting reps with the 1st team is what I'm reading. Haven't been able to find anything but chatter though, so we'll probably know more later.

I don't know though. That UGA game was a lot for a surgically-repaired shoulder to take. I wonder if its hurting him.

Is Berk worth a crap?

I've never been too impressed with him (not that he's had many chances), but if JF is banged up, he may be a better option. Would be interesting anyway to see if someone else can show a little and finish a game we need to win.

Ashley Zavala ‏@ZavalaA
In response to rumors, Mizzou source tells me Missouri plans on starting Corbin Berkstresser at QB tomorrow vs. ASU, Franklin questionable.

Holy capital S

Berk's better suited the the SEC game, IMO. His arm is stronger, he's a little bit taller and he seems like a better thrower.

He's not Aaron Murray, but I think he could do a better job of taking advantage of one of the few advantages we'll have on the field most weeks in the SEC - our WR corps.

I'm just not impressed by Franklin. He guides the ball too much and can't get the zip on the throw necessary to hit out routes without telegraphing them and/or taking a 3 minute long windup.

Pinkel adores Franklin - says he'll play on Sundays. There's no way Franklin's going to lose the job. That said, Pinkel's simply wrong - Franklin doesn't have the requisite arm strength to excel in the SEC and I have no qualms at all with Berk getting reps.

Pinkel reminds me a lot of LaRussa. And I don't mean that to be a compliment.

Whoa. Anyone know how good ASU's run defense is?

Found it...74th - http://www.ncaa.com/stats/football/f...t/team/1040/p2

Pretty much agree on all accounts, DJ. At this point I think we know what we have with Franklin. Decent QB, but he prefers to to run first, when we have such talented WRs to rely on.

Regarding the love Pinkel shows to JF, I honestly feel like he's Casseled into the starting QB job, nothing other than injury is going to unseat him.

Berk is still an unknown, but I don't have a problem with it either.

I wouldn't say "Casseled" - Franklin was one of the top recruits in the country and the year he had last year showed why. The kid is absolutely capable of winning games.

He just doesn't fit this team terribly well.

He's a great teammate, tough competitor and just a very stand up kid. There's a ton to like about him and I think that's why Pinkel is so fond of him.

I just don't think he's what we want guiding the ship right now. He'd have been great for the XII where teams rely on speed over size in their defense and the big guys aren't nearly as fast. He can get those running lanes and make things happen on the ground. In the SEC, however, the meat is just too fast and the speed is just too strong. It's not wise to subject your QB to those hits. I also don't think he ever saw MU having a WR corps this good when he pursued Franklin.

It sucks because he's easy to root for - he's just not a great fit for this team.

Franklin is out (third-party source).

I disagree re: Franklin's fit in the SEC. He has plenty of arm strength when his mechanics are good, and he has pretty good touch. It's clear so far, though, that the time he missed with the shoulder injury set him back. And he's apparently re-injured it, so I don't know what happens there.

In my opinion, the Tigers MUST have a true dual-threat QB to continue with this offense in the SEC. Running out of the shotgun simply won't work unless you're throwing well enough to force teams to drop 7 and 8 on 1st and 2nd down or you have more than one RB/potential ballcarrier in the backfield (whether it's a QB or a second RB or a WR on a jet).

A healthy dual-threat guy with this offensive talent at WR would make that offense very difficult to stop.

Dave Matter ‏@Dave_Matter

I'm getting strong indication MU not certain on QB situation. Team has 26 hours until kickoff. Very likely could be game-time decision

Dave Matter ‏@Dave_Matter

I'm hearing conflicting info on #Mizzou QB situation for tomorrow. MU is not commenting on speculation that Berkstresser is starting

That's the thing though - his mechanics are never good.

He's always trying to guide the ball. On occasion he'll get a little more comfortable and for a series or two he's able to do a nice job of driving the ball, but he doesn't do it routinely. I can't think of a game last year where he was really firing the ball with authority for more than a quarter or two.

And I still think that long-ass Tebow windup of his is a liability, especially with as poor a job as he does of looking off DBs.

He's simply a very very scary combination of weaknesses that undermine his strengths.

Rumors now that Franklin will start after all.

Edit: Or maybe not.

Terez A. Paylor ‏@terezpaylor
Right now, Berkstresser lining up with the first team in pregame warmups. Mauk lining up with the twos. #Mizzou

LMAO ESPN 2 says Mizzou lost to ASU last season.... 37-0 in OT. :spock:

Berk starts.

10-0 Mizzou after an ASU fumble on a punt return.

How is Berk?

INT Mizzou! Kip Edwards

Pinkel seemed to throw Franklin under the bus in the pregame interview, saying that the player refused any type of shot to numb the pain. "His choice."

Plan for today insanely stupid, given the change in QB. Slow-developing plays and complete disregard for stretching the field.

Pretty solid so far. His protection has been shaky at times. O-line's pretty beat up.

He's using his size very well.

He looks too relaxed and casual behind the line, but part of it is the slow developing plays. He showed his arm strength with a couple short bullets. Pressure is fairly high, but have yet to see the plays force him to get aggressive and go down the field.

Just threw a fairly ugly duck under pressure. The O-line is going to need help!

Gabe DeArmond ‏@GabeDeArmond

Combined first quarter stats for the two quarterbacks here: 4-15, 12 yards and a pick.

One the bright side, Sheldon looks like a beast so far.

THAT was a play.

Looks like shit because it's the proverbial square peg, round hole.

Da da da. Da da da.

THAT was a catch.

?

Player, system.

Berk's strengths are not Franklin's.

Running Franklin plays instead of playing to Berks' strengths.

This o-line is a dumpster fire.

This.

Was thinking about this with respect to the 52-0 'Bama-ARK game.