Leave nothing. Take everything.
That’s Mizzou’s motto, and it’s reiterated every Friday night when the Missouri Tigers sit down to watch their weekly pregame pump-up video.
The players put those words into action this week and thrashed Tennessee 31-3.
Here’s the video that got them amped to do that.
Maty Mauk delivered an electric performance to lead Mizzou to a dominating 31-3 victory over Tennessee at The ZOU on Saturday night.
In addition to his three touchdown passes, the redshirt freshman also led Mizzou in rushing and gained a total of 114 yards on just 13 carries.
Mauk’s first touchdown pass came at the 2:20 mark of the first quarter. Solid running by Henry Josey and Marcus Murphy and timely completions by Mauk drove Mizzou inside the Tennessee 10-yard line. On third and goal from the nine, the quarterback hit Dorial Green-Beckham on a crossing pattern outside of the left hash marks, and the receiver sprinted into the right corner of the end zone untouched to break the scoreless tie.
Mizzou’s next scoring drive was facilitated by more great running, but this time it was Mauk’s legs that did the majority of the damage. On third and four from Mizzou’s own 26, Mauk found a running lane and scrambled 20 yards to keep the drive alive. He did it again on third and two from the Volunteers’ 31, gaining 19 yards on a read option to put Mizzou in the red zone. Andrew Baggett capped off the drive with a 24-yard field goal to make it 10-0.
On Tennessee’s very first play of their next possession, Kony Ealy hit the Tennessee quarterback as he threw, and E.J. Gaines picked him off. One play later, Mauk scrambled to his right and found L’Damian Washington all by himself in the end zone for a 26-yard touchdown.
Mauk and the Tigers were far from done. A 51-yard Tennessee field goal made it 17-3 with 4:13 left in the half, but Mizzou would answer. A 13-yard run by Josey, a 19-yarder by Murphy and a couple completions by Mauk put Mizzou across midfield. That’s when Mauk, on second and eight, hit Marcus Lucas in stride with a perfect 40-yard pass to make it 24-3 Mizzou.
Mizzou tacked on one final touchdown in the third quarter when Russell Hansbrough found a seam up the middle and exploded through it en route to a 26-yard score.
On the day, Mizzou totaled 502 yards of offense, its fifth 500-plus yard performance of the season. 163 of those yards came through the air and 339 were gained on the ground. Mauk’s 114 yards led all rushers, followed by Josey’s 74, Hansbrough’s 61 and Murphy’s 41. Redshirt freshman Morgan Steward even got in on the action and ran for 32 yards on six carries.
On the defensive side, Mizzou had two sacks and held the Volunteers’ to just 94 yards on 24 carries. The front seven put the Tennessee quarterback under constant pressure and forced a fumble and two interceptions, which extended Mizzou’s national best streak of consecutive games with a takeaway to 39. In total, Tennessee was only able to gain 334 yards on Mizzou’s stingy defense.
Mizzou will travel to Lexington, Ky. next weekend to take on the Wildcats of Kentucky. The game will kick-off at 11 a.m. CST and will air on ESPNU.
No. 10 Tigers take on the Volunteers on Saturday at Faurot Field
COLUMBIA, Mo. – No. 10 Mizzou Football (7-1, 3-1) continues its quest towards the postseason with Tennessee on Saturday, Nov. 2, at Memorial Stadium/Faurot Field. The Southeastern Conference matchup kicks off at 6 p.m. on ESPN. The best source for updated game day information, including maps, traffic flow, parking, tailgating information and much more is mizzougameday.com.
TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE – A limited number of general admission and reserved seats for the Tigers’ matchup with the Volunteers remain, with the tickets available for as low as $50. Orders can be made via phone at 1-800-CAT-PAWS, online at mutigers.com, or in person at the Mizzou Arena Ticket Office. The Memorial Stadium and Mizzou Arena ticket offices will open at 2 p.m. on Saturday.
ARRIVE EARLY – Due to the large crowd that is expected for the Tennessee game, fans are encouraged to arrive early and make plans to enter the stadium early. Long lines can form outside of the stadium just before kickoff, and with security checks of bags, it can take a while to get into the stadium. The stadium gates will open at 4:30 p.m.
TIGER WALK – Approximately two hours and 15 minutes prior to kickoff (3:45 p.m. this Saturday), the Mizzou team will arrive via bus at the Mizzou Athletics Training Complex (MATC). Don’t miss the opportunity to join in on this game day tradition that has become a fan favorite. Join hundreds of Tiger fans and welcome the team and coaches as they cross the Tiger Walk Bridge, spanning Providence Road, and walk down behind the stadium to their locker room.
PARKING INFORMATION – All parking lots will open at 8 a.m. on Saturday. Tailgating tents should not exceed 10’x10′ and may not be set up prior to Saturday when the parking lots open. Fans are reminded that fire pits are prohibited in parking areas.
Separately, Truman’s Landing will open at 6 p.m. on Friday evening; with RV staging beginning at 2 p.m. Fans are not permitted to setup at Truman’s Landing before the lot opens at 6 p.m.
Fans can park in any general public lots, which include a small lot to the immediate south of Truman’s Landing on Research Park Drive, as well as in the Dalton Parking Lot located to the north of Truman’s Landing on Research Park Drive. The Tiger Ave. Garage and Parking Structure #7 are also available during any home game this season on a first come, first served for a fee of $25. Complete parking information is available in detail at mizzougameday.com.
NEW SPEAKERS – New speakers have been added in the area immediately behind the south end zone. The intention of these speakers is to enhance the student-athletes’ on-field experience. These speakers will be used both pre-game and in-game. Pre-game, the speakers will play music used by the Mizzou Football program during its warm-up period. In-game, these speakers will amplify the band. During the pre-game portion, these speakers will be playing different elements than the main sound system located in the north video board, possibly causing interference.
TIGER TAILGATE RADIO SHOW FROM THE HEARNES CENTER’S WEST LAWN – The Tiger Tailgate Radio Show, presented by St. Louis RV, on the Mizzou Radio Network is every Tiger fan’s chance to get ready for the game, with each hour-long show beginning two hours prior to home kickoffs (4 p.m. on Saturday). Hosted by Brad Tregnago, weekly appearances are made by Voice of the Tigers Mike Kelly and broadcast partner Howard Richards, as well as other Mizzou personalities. Broadcast from the Hearnes Center’s west lawn, fans can get in on the action with prize giveaways each week.
MIZZOU EXPERIENCE AND KIDS CARNIVAL – Fans and children can take part in the Mizzou Experience and Kids Carnival prior to kickoff (3 p.m.-6 p.m.) inside the Hearnes Center Fieldhouse. The event includes an inflatable bounce house, face painting and balloon artists. A big-screen TV will be on hand to help attendees keep track of other games around the country!
CONSTRUCTION UPDATES – Due to ongoing construction on Memorial Stadium’s east side, Mizzou fans are asked to pay careful attention to added signage and directions posted throughout the facility. Continue to visit @mizzougameday on football game days for additional updates on the east side construction.
East Ramp Closed: The ramp which allowed movement between the south side and east side of the stadium has been closed. A temporary stairwell has been constructed to provide access directly south of the previous stairwell near Gate 6E and Mick Deaver.
Gate 2E: In an effort to assist guests who access the east side of the stadium, this gate has been temporarily expanded for the 2013 season. When approaching the stadium from the east side, please follow any directional signage in order to expedite entry into the stadium. Please plan on allowing extra time for entering the stadium from the east side.
Gates 3E, 4E, 5E and 6E: These gates will all remain open during construction and will remain the designated entry point for students. When approaching the stadium from the east side, please follow any directional signage in order to expedite entry into the stadium. Please plan on allowing extra time for entering the stadium from the east side.
WEAR GOLD – All fans are encouraged to wear gold to all of the Tigers’ games, with the exception of the annual Blackout game. The Tiger Team Store, located on the North concourse of Memorial Stadium, has plenty of gold-colored merchandise on sale, with the store opening at 10 a.m. on Saturday. Additionally, the Tiger Team Store located in the lobby of Mizzou Arena will be open on Saturday from Noon until kickoff. Temporary Tiger Team Store locations will also be available near Lot TQBC, Lot M and Lot X (open at Noon) on game day.
MIZZOU STATS APPLICATION – A new, free, in-game statistical distribution system is in place for Mizzou fans during home events. MizzouStats.com can be accessed from desktop and mobile devices, with the mobile website available to most smart phones and tablets (Android, iPhone, BlackBerry, etc.). The TapStats mobile application used in previous years on iOS devices will no longer be in service.
MIZZOUGAMEDAY.COM – Fans can get all of the information they need to attend a Tiger Football game at Faurot Field/Memorial Stadium by going to the new and improved mizzougameday.com. Everything from parking and tailgating information to maps and Mizzou traditions can be found in that one convenient location. Follow us on Twitter @mizzougameday for up to the minute parking, traffic and game day information.
PASS OUTS – This is a reminder that there are NO pass outs at Mizzou football games. For many years our fans have had the chance to enter the stadium for the start of the game, exit at some point and re-enter. That no longer became a possibility last season, per SEC policy, and will continue for 2013 and going forward. We know this will continue to be an adjustment for some of you, and we appreciate your understanding.
SMOKING POLICY – As of July 1, 2013, the University of Missouri has become a smoke-free campus. In order to promote an enjoyable game day experience for everyone, smoking is not permitted in Memorial Stadium or in the surrounding parking lots. For more information you can visit smokefree.missouri.edu.
BE LOUD, BE RESPECTFUL, BE RESPONSIBLE – Fans make a difference for the team when they’re loud. Along with that, fans are always expected to be respectful of those around them and to be responsible with their actions.
GAME DAY TEXTING SYSTEM – Fans who have an issue or concern within Memorial Stadium on game day are encouraged to utilize the game day text messaging system. By texting “MIZFAN (space) issue and location” to 345678, the appropriate personnel will be dispatched to aid in resolving the issue in a timely manner. Text messages can be up to 160 characters in length. The system is primarily for facility, security or medical issues. Standard text messaging rates apply.
MIZZOU FAN FEEDBACK FORUM – Have a question about Mizzou Athletics, or an opinion to share about an experience at a Tiger home game? Fans are invited to share these with the Athletic Department by visiting mutigers.com, and clicking on the “Fan Forum Feedback” button, located on the front page, to let us know what you think. You may also email any comments or questions to fanfeedback@missouri.edu. After each game the most common fan questions are noted and addressed.
FOLLOW MIZZOU ON FACEBOOK & TWITTER – Fans can share their experience, including photos and video, of their day at the game on Mizzou’s page on Facebook. For more frequent updates, including text messages to your phone, fans can follow the Tigers on Twitter.
MIZZOU PRIDE POINTS – Remember our Pride Points that encompass all of the above:
Wear Gold
Be Responsible
Arrive Early/Stay Late – Support Mizzou by cheering until the final whistle!
Celebrate our Traditions
Respect the Game
Mizzou tailgates are something all their own. Nestled in the heart of barbecue country, the food will be tremendous, and the fans will be out in numbers. Even if you’re a visitor to Columbia, you’ll end up finding a great time with accepting people.
What’s the first thing that sets a Mizzou tailgate apart? Timing. Fans flock early by the hundreds to The ZOU and surrounding tailgating lots regardless of kick time. Some get there in the morning, but the early bird crowd might set up as the sun is rising.
Ask the fans to describe the best part of the experience in one word, and the one you’ll hear most often is “friends.” From current and potential students to alumni, everyone loves meeting up with the people that make Columbia great. Whether is catching up with an old college friend or making a new friendship, it’s certainly the theme of the event.
You can find Mizzou tailgaters playing a variety of games as well. With bag tosses, throwing footballs around, ladder toss and even running laps around the parking lots, there’s no shortage of Missouri Tiger fans finding great ways to have fun.
If you’ve never been to a Mizzou tailgate and are interested in checking out, come on down! You’ll find some of the friendliest people in the Midwest, a ton of things to do, and you might even score a new recipe that you’ll be using for years to come.
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