The Board of Curators dynamic in the Mizzou athletic department shows a need for alignment and systemic change. Missouri devaluing its own athletic-director job is an unforced error. DRF's departure changes the calculus for Dennis Gates' future, but maybe not by as much as you think.
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Desiree Reed-Francois Said It Was "Only" Arizona, But I Have My Doubts

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Will Hugh Freeze have his squad ready for his second season, or is Year 3 the more likely breakout? Zac Blackerby of Locked On Auburn and I discuss the matchups, the spread, and the big picture. Can Auburn pull the upset in Columbia?

Missouri Needs To Beat Auburn In 2024

It's always nice to beat Alabama, Auburn, and Ole Miss for a player. Ten wins appears to be the magic number for the College Football Playoff; how likely is that to happen? More likely than FanDuel says, in my opinion. The 2024 football schedule is "easy", but only by SEC standards. What if Mizzou's NIL money dries up?

Khalil Jacobs Is New & Also Very Familiar To Missouri

This needs to be Dennis Gates' best defensive team at Mizzou. Let's recap the offseason quickly. Tiger basketball needs some freshman production in 2024-25.

Missouri Football's Potential 2024 Scapegoat

Laurin Krings had a clutch Mizzou softball performance for the ages. Brady Hart is another potential quarterback of the future. I understand the NFL taking no prisoners with the NBA, but NCAA football too? That's a mistake.

Josh Gray Adds Rebounding & Toughness To Missouri

I've made some bold claims about Mizzou and Alabama football lately; let's check my work with Brian Smith for the national perspective. Revisiting my "lateral move" comments on Blake Baker. Brian predicts if Missouri will make the College Football Playoff.

Desiree Reed-Francois Said It Was "Only" Arizona, But I Have My Doubts

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