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'Hamas' Jenkins · 10:48 PM

After seizing the Citrus Bowl from Jerry Kill and the Minnesota Golden Gophers, the Missouri Tigers finish 11-3.

Italics=Likely sign and place
Bold=JUCO recruit

Key Recruits:

2016 Class:

Spoiler!

Schedule:

9/5: SEMO
9/12 @Ark St.
9/19: UConn
9/26: @Kentucky
10/3: South Carolina
10/10: Florida
10/17 @ Georgia
10/24: @ Vandy
10/31: Bye
11/5 (Thu): Mississippi State
11/14: BYU (@ Arrowhead)
11/21: Tennessee
11/28: @Arkansas

DJ's left nut · 09-04-2015, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Saul Good

Of course expectations change if we go 6-0, but I just don't see it. I've been watching replays of our past games, and Mauk is a real cause for concern. He's a guy who can make plays, but he's just as likely to make them for the other team than for us. Given the complete lack of anything resembling a proven WR on the team, I just don't see where our offensive production comes from.

And Mauk is who he is. He's just never going to be a precise passer and so our offense is going to be limited.

My overwhelming concern is Hansbrough. He's perpetually dinged up because he runs so hard. The depth behind him is just awfully untested and really completely unknown. Witter is probably going to be okay, but he seemed more like a placeholder than a true difference maker. I thought Steward would be that guy but honestly, we'd be better served expecting little from him after his injury. Have we heard anything at all from Abbington? He just got on campus, no? Walters blew his ACL and we don't know if Doherty and Williams are physically ready to contribute.

With Mauk being erratic and the WRs being untested, we're going to lean heavily on a veteran OL and Hansbrough. If he goes down, we're going to be hurting.

Jerm · 09-04-2015, 08:55 AM

How long does everyone believe it'll take before Lock is the starter? UGA game? Maybe the UK game.

I just see him taking over sooner rather than later...he's a 3 year guy and gotta get all we can out of him, by many reports he was the best QB during camp and I think Mauk is only starting because Pinkel wants to give him one shot to keep his job.

BryanBusby · 09-04-2015, 09:01 AM

I think Mauk will actually fare a little better this season and 6-0 isn't really a stretch with that schedule.

Lock is certainly the better QB and I think it's more of a case of them evaluating how much of a tirefire they got at WR and Oline before he plays.

DJ's left nut · 09-04-2015, 09:04 AM

Why the concern over the OL? That's likely to be the most stable unit on the squad.

**Saul Good** · 09-04-2015, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

Why the concern over the OL? That's likely to be the most stable unit on the squad.

I'm not concerned about our OL or our back 7.

duncan_idaho · 09-04-2015, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

Why the concern over the OL? That's likely to be the most stable unit on the squad.

I'm really excited that two redshirt sophomores have jumped ahead of Taylor Chappel on the DC, and into the starting lineup.

Chappel was moderately adequate last year but not great, so to see two younger players surpass him is encouraging.

DJ's left nut · 09-04-2015, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by duncan_idaho

I'm really excited that two redshirt sophomores have jumped ahead of Taylor Chappel on the DC, and into the starting lineup.

Chappel was moderately adequate last year but not great, so to see two younger players surpass him is encouraging.

Exactly.

We either have solid, established veterans or young kids that beat solid, established veterans all across the line.

I'd be stunned if the line isn't a strength this year. Like Saul said, the OL and the back 7 are the two areas I think we can really count on this year. I really think the DBs in particular will be the best that Pinkel has ever had. Kenya Dennis may make himself a 1st day pick (though likely 2nd day) and Aarion Penton just keeps getting better. John Gibson is almost certainly as good as Kip Edwards or Carl Gettis ever were and he struggles to get on the field a lot of days.

Pitt Gorilla · 09-04-2015, 09:59 AM

I think we see Lock tomorrow. That shirt is torched and it's time to play. I look forward to seeing him and the young D-Line develop.

kepp · 09-04-2015, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Pitt Gorilla

I think we see Lock tomorrow. That shirt is torched and it's time to play. I look forward to seeing him and the young D-Line develop.

Hasn't Pinkel said he's going to get one series per game?

DJ's left nut · 09-04-2015, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Pitt Gorilla

I think we see Lock tomorrow. That shirt is torched and it's time to play. I look forward to seeing him and the young D-Line develop.

Has it actually been pulled? I didn't think the redshirt was burned until he actually stepped on the field.

I don't think Lock is actually a 3 and out kind of talent, so I hate that we're burning the redshirt. I almost wonder if it isn't a sign that Pinkel's only looking at sticking around for another 2-3 years.

**Saul Good** · 09-04-2015, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

Has it actually been pulled? I didn't think the redshirt was burned until he actually stepped on the field.

I don't think Lock is actually a 3 and out kind of talent, so I hate that we're burning the redshirt. I almost wonder if it isn't a sign that Pinkel's only looking at sticking around for another 2-3 years.

If we had a great QB, I would agree. We don't, though. Red shirting Lock is a luxury we don't have. We just need to keep signing QBs to replace him.

Mizzou_8541 · 09-04-2015, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Pitt Gorilla

I think we see Lock tomorrow. That shirt is torched and it's time to play. I look forward to seeing him and the young D-Line develop.

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Originally Posted by kepp

Hasn't Pinkel said he's going to get one series per game?

Yes, I believe I saw that he will be getting a series or two a game like Mauk, Daniel and maybe Franklin...can't remember exactly on Franklin.

Mizzou_8541 · 09-04-2015, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

And Mauk is who he is. He's just never going to be a precise passer and so our offense is going to be limited.

My overwhelming concern is Hansbrough. He's perpetually dinged up because he runs so hard. The depth behind him is just awfully untested and really completely unknown. Witter is probably going to be okay, but he seemed more like a placeholder than a true difference maker. I thought Steward would be that guy but honestly, we'd be better served expecting little from him after his injury. Have we heard anything at all from Abbington? He just got on campus, no? Walters blew his ACL and we don't know if Doherty and Williams are physically ready to contribute.

With Mauk being erratic and the WRs being untested, we're going to lean heavily on a veteran OL and Hansbrough. If he goes down, we're going to be hurting.

Abbington is on campus and practicing. I believe he got here very late in the process so he's pretty far behind.

Pitt Gorilla · 09-04-2015, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

Has it actually been pulled? I didn't think the redshirt was burned until he actually stepped on the field.

I don't think Lock is actually a 3 and out kind of talent, so I hate that we're burning the redshirt. I almost wonder if it isn't a sign that Pinkel's only looking at sticking around for another 2-3 years.

Technically, the shirt hasn't been burned. In reality, the coaches plan to play him.

beer bacon · 09-04-2015, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by kepp

Hasn't Pinkel said he's going to get one series per game?

If the game's lopsided, Lock will get a lot more than one series tomorrow.

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09-04-2015, 08:55 AM	#647
Jerm Mahomes > God Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Clinton, MO Casino cash: $5658996	How long does everyone believe it'll take before Lock is the starter? UGA game? Maybe the UK game. I just see him taking over sooner rather than later...he's a 3 year guy and gotta get all we can out of him, by many reports he was the best QB during camp and I think Mauk is only starting because Pinkel wants to give him one shot to keep his job.
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BryanBusby In Search of a Life Join Date: Mar 2006 Casino cash: $3709900 VARSITY	I think Mauk will actually fare a little better this season and 6-0 isn't really a stretch with that schedule. Lock is certainly the better QB and I think it's more of a case of them evaluating how much of a tirefire they got at WR and Oline before he plays.
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