Mizzou Made in the NFL: Week 8

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Mizzou Made Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jeremy Maclin put on yet another outstanding performance in Week 8 of the 2014 NFL season.

Maclin hauled in a whopping 12 passes for 187 yards and two touchdowns during the Eagles’ 24-20 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. The 26-year-old is having a Pro Bowl-level season with 39 receptions for 632 yards and six touchdowns through seven games.

The Eagles selected Maclin in the first round of the 2009 NFL Draft.

Visit MUTigers.com for more updates on #MizzouMade players in the NFL.

#MizzouMade: Lucas Vincent

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defensive lineman Lucas Vincent, being #MizzouMade means allowing his experiences as a part of the Mizzou Football family to shape who he is and what he stands for.

“You get here, you’re 17 or 18 years old, and four or five years later you come out a completely different person,” Vincent says. “It is because of the way we have been shaped here not just as football players, but as better men.”

This development is one of the cornerstones in head football coach Gary Pinkel’s program. Mizzou Football program wants to make sure that the players are respectable men that people can look up to.

Another cornerstone of the Mizzou football program is family. At the beginning of the year, each freshman player is given a “big brother” whose role is to act as a mentor and help guide them in the right direction, on the field and off.

“Being part of the Mizzou family is a real honor,” Vincent says. “To come in everyday and work with people who have become your best friends and brothers is something really special. It’s a real family atmosphere here. You can’t beat that when you’re a young kid trying to figure out where you’re going to spend the next four or five years of your life. You want to be comfortable.”

The redshirt senior from Olathe, Kansas played in all 12 games and recorded three tackles in 2012. In 2013, he had 34 total stops with one quarterback sack, four quarterback pressures, and a pass break up. Coming into this season, Vincent was at the top of the depth chart at the tackle spot and had a fumble recovery in the win at Florida.

Watch Vincent and the rest of the Mizzou Football family this Saturday, November 1 as they take on the Kentucky Wildcats in The ZOU. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. CT and can be seen on the SEC Network. Fans can follow Mizzou Football on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook and listen in via Tiger Network radio affiliates for updates throughout the game.

Mizzou Tiger Talk with Gary Pinkel, Ian Simon, and Russell Hansbrough

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this week’s Tiger Talk, safety Ian Simon and running back Russell Hansbrough joined Head Coach Gary Pinkel and Mike Kelly, the voice of Mizzou Football.

Kelly and Pinkel began by talking about Mizzou’s “Tiger Stripe” game against the Vanderbilt Commodores this past weekend.  Fans wore corresponding shirts to their specific section to make a contrasting “Tiger Stripe” appearance throughout The ZOU.

“Being on the sideline, I get a panoramic view,” Pinkel said. “It was awesome. Talk about your fans stepping up and doing it right.”

To celebrate the Homecoming victory, Pinkel is holding the first visor auction of the season. After every victory, Coach Pinkel plans to auction off the visor he wears after the game and donate the proceeds, as well as a personal check for $1,000, to a local charity. This week’s beneficiary will be the Central Missouri Dream Factory, which grants wishes to children ages 3-18 with critical or chronic illnesses.

“We’ll put it on GaryPinkel.com and people can bid for it, and that money will go to a local charity. That’s something different we’re going to do, and it’s something in a positive way that can help the community a little bit,” said Pinkel, over applause from the audience at Buffalo Wild Wings.

Simon and Hansbrough then joined Kelly to talked about their recruiting trails, and for Simon, academics were a big part of the decision.

“Mizzou was the only school that guaranteed I was going to graduate,” he said.

See Tiger Talk live at 7 p.m. every Monday at Buffalo Wild Wings, or watch online via the GaryPinkel.com livestream.

See Mizzou Football back in action at 3 p.m. Saturday, November 1, against the Kentucky Wildcats. Follow Mizzou Football on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for updates throughout gameday. Mizzou Nation can also get involved before the game this weekend as SEC Nation will be in Columbia for its live pregame show. The show will air on the quad from 9-11 a.m. and is free to the public.

 

 

Bid on Homecoming Visor for Dream Factory

Mizzou Football Head Coach Gary Pinkel is auctioning off his Nike visor to raise money for the Central Missouri Dream Factory. The visor being auctioned was worn and autographed immediately following the 2014 Mizzou Homecoming victory against Vanderbilt, celebrating Mizzou’s 175th anniversary.

In addition to snagging a piece of history, the Mizzou Football fan who takes home the visor will be doing some good. The proceeds from the auction, plus $1,000 from Coach Pinkel, will be donated the Dream Factory, a nonprofit, volunteer driven organization that grants dreams to children with critical or chronic illnesses ages three through eighteen.

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The eBay auction begins at 11:30 a.m. CT on Monday, October 27, and will close at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, October 29. The visor will ship anywhere in the United States from Columbia, Missouri, after payment is received via eBay. The estimated delivery window is between November 10 and 19.

After every home victory in The ZOU, Coach Pinkel will auction off the visor to raise money for a local charity.

Mizzou Football Defeats Vanderbilt 24-14

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Mizzou Football dominated the line of scrimmage, rushing for a season-best 244 yards, in the team’s 24-14 Homecoming win over Vanderbilt in The ZOU.

With the win, Mizzou Football (6-2, 3-1 SEC) is bowl eligible for the 10th time in head coach Gary Pinkel’s 14 seasons.

Andrew Baggett capped off a 44-yard opening drive with a 37-yard field goal to put Mizzou Football on top 3-0 early in the first quarter. The Tigers extended their lead to 10-0 in the second quarter on a 10-yard run by Russell Hansbrough, which completed a 12-play 77-yard drive. Mizzou Football controlled the clock early with their effective rushing game, taking up 9:17 between the two scoring drives.

The ground attack was paced by a collective effort from Hansbrough, Marcus Murphy and Maty Mauk, who each averaged over 4.5 yards per carry. Murphy ran 16 times for 93 yards and Hansbrough nabbed 87 yards and a touchdown on 19 carries, marking the first time in 15 years that Mizzou Football has had two running backs with at least 85 rushing yards against a Football Bowl Subdivision opponent. Mauk complemented the backfield duo with 67 yards of his own on seven quarterback keepers.

Mauk and Bud Sasser were dynamic in Saturday’s game. Twice Vanderbilt pulled within three points, and twice Sasser and Mauk answered with touchdown passes. The first came with 2:27 left in the third quarter, when the quarterback hit his senior wide receiver on a crossing pattern at the 10. Sasser took it from there, weaving through Vanderbilt defenders to find his way into the end zone and make the score 17-7.

When the Commodores made it 17-14 with 6:53 left in the game, the Tigers hit the ground for another long drive. Following a four-yard sideline screen to freshman Nate Brown, Mizzou Football ran the ball on seven of the next eight plays before Mauk, on second and 15, connected with Sasser on a beautiful fade in the left corner of the end zone for the game’s final score.

On defense, Mizzou Football was stifling, holding the Commodores to just 240 yards of total offense. The defensive line allowed Vanderbilt to gain just 44 yards on the ground on 27 attempts, their lowest rushing output of the season. Matt Hoch led the charge with six total tackles, 2.5 for loss, and 1.5 sacks. Donavin Newsom, Harold Brantley, Markus Golden and Charles Harris each recorded a backfield takedown as well. Brantley, who entered the game ranked second among SEC defensive tackles in sacks, took the quarterback down behind the line of scrimmage for the fourth straight game.

Braylon Webb also continued his outstanding play as he corralled his third interception in two games when he picked off the Vanderbilt quarterback on the Commodores’ first possession of the second half.

With the victory, Mizzou Football…

  • Has won 10 of its last 13 homecoming games
  • Improves its homecoming record to 60-38-5
  • Improves its all-time record against Vanderbilt to 4-2-1
  • Improves to 108-65 under Pinkel

The Mizzou Football family completes their two-game home stand with a 3 p.m. CT kick next Saturday, November 1, when the Tigers welcome Kentucky to The ZOU. SEC Nation, the SEC Network’s traveling pregame show, will be live from Francis Quadrangle at 9 a.m.

Mizzou Football posts live updates on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook throughout the games, and fans can also listen in via Tiger Network radio affiliates.

Mizzou’s 103rd Homecoming

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is known as the birthplace of Homecoming.

The Homecoming tradition originated at Mizzou in 1911, thanks to the vision and efforts of Chester L. Brewer, MU’s Athletic Director at the time.

That year, the Missouri-Kansas game was to be played on a college campus for the first time ever. Previously, the game had been held in either Kansas City or St. Joseph. Brewer wanted to add some spice to the season-ending game in Columbia, so he issued a plea to Mizzou alumni and especially to former Tiger football players to “Come Home” for the game. They did just that, with a record crowd of 9,000 overflowing old Rollins Field. Hence, “Homecoming” was born.

The tradition of Homecoming at Mizzou began with a spirit rally and a parade, and has since become the largest event of its kind in the nation. Recently, Mizzou’s Homecoming celebration was named the best Homecoming in the nation. It is also held up as a model Homecoming program by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education.

Carrying on the spirit of the event it started, Mizzou still has its annual parade and spirit rally. Homecoming events at Mizzou have broken the world record for the largest peacetime blood drive on a college campus and have included a large emphasis on community service, campus and town decorations, and talent competitions, among numerous other activities.

On the gridiron, Mizzou has a 59-38-5 record in Homecoming games over the years, and the Tigers have emerged victorious in 9 of the last 12, including a 36-27 win over No. 1-ranked Oklahoma in 2010. Mizzou also got its first-ever SEC win in the 2012 Homecoming tilt against Kentucky.

Mizzou Football will look to continue its tradition of Homecoming excellence when it hosts the Vanderbilt Commodores on Saturday, October 25, at 3 p.m. In accordance with this year’s homecoming theme, “Celebrating Our Stripes,” Mizzou Nation is encouraged to take part in “tiger striping” The ZOU by dressing in either black or gold depending on their seating section.

The contest between the Tigers and Commodores can be seen on the SEC Network, and Mizzou Football will post live updates on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook throughout the game. Fans can also listen in via Tiger Network radio affiliates.

Mizzou Football Nike Uniform Combination: October 25

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“WE ARE MIZZOU”

“WE CAN’T BE STOPPED”

“WE WON’T BE STOPPED”

You’ll hear these enthusiastic chants this Saturday, October 25 in The ZOU as the Mizzou Football family takes on Vanderbilt in an all-new look.

Markus Golden, Braylon Webb, Bud Sasser and Mitch Morse will walk to the 50-yard line in all grey Nike uniforms for the coin toss before the kickoff of Mizzou’s 103rd Homecoming celebration.

This past August, the Mizzou Football seniors got together to brainstorm the uniform combinations for every game of the season. While Mizzou Nation will be decked out in black and gold for the Tiger Stripe for this weekend’s game, Golden and the other seniors chose the new anthracite grey look to give the fans something fresh to see on the field.

Mizzou will be decked out in the matte black helmet with the gold tiger head, the team’s alternate helmet, for the first time in 2014.

“We got the grey on grey this week,” says Golden. “We’re going to be looking fly out there for the fans. I can’t wait for everybody to see it. It’s just a different swag to Mizzou.”

No matter what the Tigers are wearing, though, what they truly care about inside is whom they are playing for.

“It’s a family environment,” says Golden. “You’re playing for your brothers. You’re playing for your coaches. You’re playing for the fans. We got great fans. On game day, it will be crazy.”

Check out Mizzou Football’s all-anthracite uniforms in person or on the SEC Network this Saturday, October 25, 2014 at 3 p.m. CT. Fans can follow Mizzou Football on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook and listen in via Tiger Network radio affiliates for updates throughout the game.

Watch #MizzouMade Tigers in the NFL: Week 8

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#59 Andrew Gachkar – San Diego Chargers Linebacker – Thursday, 7:25, CBS

#56 Jacquies Smith – Tampa Bay Buccaneers Defensive End – Sunday, 12:00, FOX

#91 Sheldon Richardson – New York Jets Defensive Tackle – Sunday, 12:00, CBS

#88 Chase Coffman – Tennessee Titans Tight End – Sunday, 12:00, FOX

#48 Beau Brinkley – Tennessee Titans Long Snapper – Sunday, 12:00, FOX

#50 Zaviar Gooden – Tennessee Titans Linebacker – Sunday, 12:00, FOX

#94 Kony Ealy – Carolina Panthers Defensive End – Sunday, 12:00, CBS

#68 Justin Britt – Seattle Seahawks Offensive Lineman – Sunday, 12:00, CBS

#92 Ziggy Hood – Jacksonville Jaguars Defensive End – Sunday, 12:00, CBS

#61 Tim Barnes – St. Louis Rams Center – Sunday, 12:00, FOX

#33 E.J. Gaines – St. Louis Rams Cornerback – Sunday, 12:00, FOX

#10 Chase Daniel – Kansas City Chiefs Quarterback – Sunday, 12:00, CBS

#18 Jeremy Maclin – Philadelphia Eagles Wide Receiver – Sunday, 3:05, FOX

Preview: Mizzou vs. Vanderbilt

Mizzou Football (5-2 overall, 2-1 in SEC play) returns home for the 103rd annual Homecoming game on Saturday, October 25, to take on the Vanderbilt Commodores (2-5, 0-4). .

The Homecoming tradition originated at Mizzou in 1911, thanks to the vision and efforts of Chester L. Brewer, MU’s Athletic Director at the time.

That year, the Missouri-Kansas game was to be played on a college campus for the first time ever. Previously, the game had been held in either Kansas City or St. Joseph. Brewer wanted to add some spice to the season-ending game in Columbia, so he issued a plea to Mizzou alumni and especially to former Tiger football players to “Come Home” for the game. They did just that, with a record crowd of 9,000 overflowing old Rollins Field. Hence, “Homecoming” was born.

MU_MAP_tigerstripeV2-14.epsMizzou has a 59-38-5 record in Homecoming games over the years, and the Tigers have emerged victorious in 9 of the last 12, including a 36-27 win over No. 1-ranked Oklahoma in 2010. Mizzou also got its first-ever SEC win in the 2012 Homecoming tilt against Kentucky.

The theme of this year’s homecoming week is “Celebrating Our Stripes.” Mizzou Nation is encouraged to take part in “tiger striping” The ZOU by dressing in either black or gold depending on their seating section.

Mizzou vs. Vanderbilt in History

Mizzou currently holds a 3-2-1 series edge over Vanderbilt all-time. Although the two schools have only met twice as SEC foes, the Tigers and Commodores first faced off way back in 1895. Mizzou claimed a 16-0 victory in the series opener, and then came out on top again the following year, winning by a score of 26-6.

The two teams met again in 1957-1958, with the first game ending in a tie and the latter resulting in a 12-8 Vanderbilt win.

The series was dormant until Mizzou joined the Southeastern Conference in 2012, and the divisional opponents have split the two league meetings. Vanderbilt squeaked out a 19-15 win in Mizzou’s inaugural SEC season, and the Tigers returned the favor in a big way last year, routing the Commodores 51-28 in Nashville.

Difference Makers

Mizzou is coming off a dominating 42-13 road win in The Swamp in which four of the Tiger’s five touchdowns were scored via special teams and defense. The defense was suffocating, forcing six turnovers and combining for six sacks. Shane Ray had two of those QB takedowns, including one that resulted in a forced fumble and a subsequent 21-yard scoop-and-score by Markus Golden.

As a result of his efforts, Ray was named SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week for the third time this season. The defensive end currently leads the SEC in sacks and tackles for loss and will look to stay atop the conference in both categories with another strong showing against Vanderbilt.

Marcus Murphy was also recognized for his outstanding performance vs. the Gators, which included a kick return TD, a punt return TD, and a rushing score. The SEC Special Teams Player of the Week became the first Tiger ever to score touchdowns by rush, kick return and punt return, and will have a chance to make an impact in all facets of the game on Saturday.

Kickoff for the Mizzou-Vanderbilt game is set for 3 p.m. CT and can be seen on the SEC Network. Mizzou Football will post live updates on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook throughout the game, and fans can also listen in via Tiger Network radio affiliates.

Tiger Stripe The ZOU For Homecoming

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the 103rd Homecoming game this Saturday, October 25, against Vanderbilt, Mizzou Athletics is encouraging fans to participate in the first ever “Tiger Stripe” game. The theme of this year’s homecoming celebration is “Celebrating our Stripes.”

Depending on what section you are sitting in, the Tiger Stripe map shows whether you are assigned to wear black or gold. In order for this to work, mass participation will be needed by all fans at The ZOU.

“Mizzou Nation, thanks for making The ZOU the best college football atmosphere on Saturdays,” said Head Coach Gary Pinkel. “We challenge you to Tiger Stripe The ZOU for Homecoming.”

The Homecoming game will air on the SEC Network at 3 p.m. CT on October 25.Follow Mizzou Football on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for updates throughout gameday.