Month: July 2014

Four Mizzou Players Named to Preseason All-SEC Teams

Each year the media takes a look at the SEC and formulates a preseason team of players who they believe will have the most impact on the conference for the upcoming season. This year’s edition of the Preseason All-SEC Team features four Mizzou players: senior defensive end Markus Golden, junior center Evan Boehm, junior place
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Michael Sam’s Arthur Ashe Award Speech

An extremely emotional and eventful year for former Mizzou defensive lineman Michael Sam got even more touching last night when the Mizzou Made St. Louis Ram received the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the 2014 ESPYs. Sam came out publicly in February, and then in May he became the first openly gay player to be
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The Importance of Integrity

“You cannot dream yourself into character; you must hammer and forge yourself one.” – James A. Froude Actions speak louder than words.” “Don’t just say it, do it.” “I’ll believe it when I see it.” We’ve all heard at least one of these phrases throughout our lives. There are many ways to express this sentiment, but
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Former Mizzou Standout A.J. Ricker Joins Football Coaching Staff

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Former Mizzou Football center A.J. Ricker will rejoin the team as an assistant offensive line coach a decade after graduating, Head Coach Gary Pinkel announced Monday. “We’re really excited to have A.J. join our staff,” Pinkel said. “When we had this opportunity, we wanted to bring a young coach in who had experience, and A.J.
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‘Tigers Unleashed’ Highlights Mizzou Football

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The 2014 Tigers on the Prowl “Tigers Unleashed” event took place Friday, July 11, at the Columbia Mall.   Tigers on the Prowl, which is hosted this year by Head Coach Gary Pinkel, allowed 12 local artists to paint a life-sized tiger statue. The Tigers will be featured around mid-Missouri throughout the summer, and they
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Truman’s Terrace Tailgating Kicks Off This Fall

Mizzou Tiger football fans have one more reason to look forward to the 2014 season: Truman’s Terrace. The new tailgating area is set to open along with the rest of The ZOU’s east side expansion in time for Mizzou’s first home game against South Dakota State on August 30. Truman’s Terrace is located on the
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Mizzou Football Summer Workouts

Football’s summer workouts are in full swing. Strength and Conditioning Coach Pat Ivey has been leading the team to pump iron in the weight room, run on the sand volleyball courts and exercise in the pool, among other activities. Summer workouts with the strength and conditioning staff are a major part of on-field success come
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