Month: December 2014

Mizzou’s Citrus Bowl Gifts

came early for the Mizzou Football Family this year as Don Barnes, Director of Equipment Operations, unveiled the Nike brand apparel specifically crafted for the team’s trip down to Orlando, Florida to play in the 2015 Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl. With their partnership with Nike, Mizzou has been able to design uniforms and team
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Coffman, Daniel, Maclin To Enter Mizzou Athletics Hall of Fame

On February 6, 2015, six Mizzou Made athletes will be inducted into Mizzou’s Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame, including three members of the Mizzou Football Family. This will represent the 25th induction class since the inception of the Hall in 1990. A special 25th year anniversary fits well with the star-studded inductees. The three Mizzou
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Shane Ray Named Consensus All-American

Mizzou Football junior defensive end Shane Ray has been named a first-team All-American by both the American Football Coaches Association and Sporting News. With the nods, Ray has become a consensus First Team All-American, meaning he has been placed on three of the four All-American first teams that have been announced. Prior to the AFCA
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Watch #MizzouMade in the NFL: Week 16

#92 Ziggy Hood – Jacksonville Jaguars Defensive End – Thursday, 7:25, NFL Network #88 Chase Coffman – Tennessee Titans Tight End – Thursday, 7:25, NFL Network #50 Zaviar Gooden – Tennessee Titans Linebacker – Thursday, 7:25, NFL Network #48 Beau Brinkley – Tennessee Titans Long Snapper – Thursday, 7:25, NFL Network #18 Jeremy Maclin – Philadelphia Eagles Wide Receiver – Saturday, 3:30, NFL Network #16
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Distraction Control

Make a Difference - Distraction Control - Mizzou Football
“There are always distractions — if you allow them.” —Tony La Russa One major mental skill distinguishes athletes and other performers who remain at the top of their game from ordinary people: the ability to adapt and refocus in the face of distractions. Football players deal with distractions on a weekly basis. When they travel
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Markus Golden Accepts Invitation To Play In 2015 Reese’s Senior Bowl

Mizzou Football senior defensive end Markus Golden has accepted his invitation to play in the 2015 Reese’s Senior Bowl. Golden totaled nine sacks on the season and 68 total tackles despite fighting through a hamstring injury on his way to earning All-SEC second team honors. Phil Savage, Reese’s Senior Bowl Executive Director, said effort is
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Mizzou Made in the NFL: Week 15

Mizzou Made Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jeremy Maclin had yet another big game on Sunday, December 14, catching four balls for 98 yards during the Eagles’ 38-27 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. Maclin’s Week 15 numbers were good enough for 12th in the league among active receivers—despite catching only four balls—thanks to a solid 24.5-yard average.
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Where Are They Now? James Franklin

At the end of the 2013 football season, the Mizzou Football Family said goodbye to many talented student-athletes, including starting quarterback James Franklin. Throughout his four years at Mizzou, Franklin made his mark as a premier quarterback for the Tigers. He had the opportunity to play for the team both in the Big 12 and
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Truman and Mike Alden Will Be Inducted Into The Missouri Sports Hall of Fame

The Missouri Sports Hall of Fame has announced that Mizzou’s famous mascot, Truman the Tiger, will be honored with its Special Achievement Award. Truman will be presented with the award at the organization’s annual Enshrinement Ceremony on January 25, 2015. The Special Achievement Award recognizes individuals from across the state who have accomplished a national
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