Mizzou 9, UConn 6

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COLUMBIA, Mo. – Mizzou won 9-6 over UConn on Saturday afternoon in The ZOU.

In front of a strong “Tiger Stripe” crowd of 70,079, the Tigers (3-0) got on board first midway through the opening quarter when Clarence Green blocked a UConn punt out of the end zone for Mizzou’s first safety off a punt since 2009 vs. Nebraska.

On their next possession, the Huskies (2-1) took advantage of a short field to drive 35 yards in five plays to score on a 6-yard run by Ron Johnson. Kentrell Brothers blocked the extra point to keep it a 6-2 ballgame. It was the last points the Huskies would score on the day.

A game that pitted two strong defenses finally went the Tigers’ way midway through the third quarter. Mizzou grinded through a 15-play, 68-yard drive that took 6:34 off the clock. Ish Witter had 50 of those yards on the drive, with 28 yards on six carries to go with a key 20-yard reception from Mauk on 1st-and-25. Six plays later, Mauk rolled into the end zone from two yards out on an option keeper.

With the lead secured, the ball was once again put in the hands of the Tiger defense, who forced punts on the Huskies’ next three drives before sealing the win in the final seconds. With UConn facing a fourth-and-4 from the Mizzou 25, the Huskies lined up for a field goal coming out of their final timeout. As holder and backup QB Tim Boyle dropped back to pass off the fake try to tie, Josh Augusta burst through the line. Boyle was forced to throw, and Anthony Sherrills stepped in front of the ball to send Mizzou’s offense into Victory Formation.

Mizzou Nike Uniform Combination – September 19, 2015

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Mizzou returns to The ZOU for the annual Tiger Stripe game in all black uniforms to take on the University of Connecticut at 11:00am on ESPN. Check the Tiger Stripe map to find out what your section is wearing for the game.

#MizzouMade: Chase Patton

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PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANTHONY JINSON

Lessons From the Field 

By Brandon Hoops of Columbia Business Times

Chase Patton, 29, joined the Tigers seven years after Rowe and experienced similar trepidation when his hopes for playing quarterback in the NFL didn’t pan out after graduation.

“The first year was really weird,” Patton says. “Sports was such a big part of my life, and then all of a sudden it was over.”

When former MU student-athletes look for something different to dominate their lives, it’s not surprising many become business owners in Columbia. This is the place where these men and women reached a level of athletic excellence few others do, and by repurposing qualities such as hard work, teamwork, leadership and perseverance, they look to do the same in new arenas.

Read more about #MizzouMade Chase Patton in the September 2015 issue of Columbia Business Times: http://columbiabusinesstimes.com/27234/2015/08/25/lessons-from-the-field/

Mizzou Tiger Talk

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Head Coach Gary Pinkel sat down with the voice of Mizzou Tigers, Mike Kelly, at Buffalo Wild Wings on Monday, September 14 in Columbia, Missouri for Tiger Talk. This week’s segment also featured Mizzou Football Junior Tight End Sean Culkin and Mizzou Football Junior Defensive Back Aarion Penton.

Mizzou’s Brothers Named SEC Defensive Player of the Week

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All-SEC LB recorded 16 tackles and a pair of fourth-quarter interceptions last week

COLUMBIA, Mo. –Mizzou Football senior LB Kentrell Brothers has been named Southeastern Conference Defensive Player of the Week, as announced by the league office on Monday. An All-SEC performer last season, Brothers lived up to that billing on Saturday at Arkansas State. He tallied 16 tackles for the second consecutive week while pulling in a pair of fourth-quarter interceptions, helping preserve a 27-20 road win for Mizzou.

Brothers is the first Tiger to earn SEC Defensive Player of the Week since Markus Golden took home the distinction on Nov. 24 last season following his effort at Tennessee. It is the second time Brothers has earned this in his career with the first coming on Oct. 14, 2013, following Mizzou’s 41-26 win at No. 7 Georgia.

Brothers was a key cog in a Tiger defense that allowed just 37 yards of offense in the second half at Arkansas State, helping Mizzou rally from a 17-10 halftime deficit for its school-record 11th consecutive road win. Brothers added 1.5 tackles for loss in the win and his 16 tackles match his career-high, which he originally set in week one against Southeast Missouri. His final pick on Saturday sealed the win for Mizzou at Arkansas State and his 16 tackles are the fourth-highest at Mizzou during the Pinkel era.

Through two games, Brothers leads the nation in tackling and has 62 tackles over his last five games (12.4 per contest). His two picks last Saturday marked his first game with a pick since Oct. 12, 2013 at Georgia, and he now has five interceptions in his career. His two-interception performance was the first for Mizzou since S Braylon Webb achieved the same at Florida on Oct. 18, 2014. It is the 11th time a Mizzou defender has recorded two or more picks in a game since 1996. Brothers is just the third linebacker to add his name that list, joining Sean Weatherspoon (2 vs. Illinois on Aug. 30, 2008) and Brandon Barnes (2 vs. Texas Tech on Oct. 25, 2003).

Brothers and Mizzou will be back at The Zou this Saturday to face UConn in the Tiger Stripe game. Tickets to the UConn game are still available for as low as $25 and can be purchased online at MUTigers.com/buytickets or by calling 1-800-CAT PAWS. For all the latest on Mizzou Football, stay tuned to MUTigers.com and follow the team on Twitter @MizzouFootball and like us on Instagram and Facebook.

The Law of the Playmaker

Playmakers are what we call “get-it-done-and-then-some” people. When a teammate is losing motivation, a playmaker brings the drive.

How do you spot the playmakers on your team? A true champion exemplifies these characteristics:

  • Ambition: A playmaker has high goals, hates to lose, and puts goals above ability.
  • Coachability: A playmaker takes advice and is easy to coach. His humility gives him an eagerness to learn, and is easily approachable amidst scrutiny. He is willing to follow rules and directions.
  • Aggressiveness: A playmaker is assertive, and will do anything to be the best. He is a great competitor.
  • Leadership: A playmaker sets a good example. His fellow team members respect him because he mixes well with everyone. Others follow his lead and take his advice.
  • Take-Charge Attitude: A playmaker will take over when something goes wrong. When under pressure, he does resolves problems.
  • Hard Working: A playmaker is the first at practice, and the last to leave. He does extra work to improve. He never misses the workouts or gives excuses. He is a self-starter.
  • Physical Toughness: A playmaker develops toughness through hard work. He leads in conditioning. He takes training rules seriously and trains year-round.
  • Mental Toughness: A playmaker never has a give-up attitude. He ignores heat, cold, and pain. He has no excuses for obstacles.
  • Psychological Endurance: A playmaker stays with the task until it is finished. He will give his best against top competition. He is reliable and accountable to his team.

The profile of a playmaker makes for a sound leader. He brings a level of intensity that is electric. A playmaker finds energy in making things happen, stirring up the team, and doing whatever it takes to push it to the next level.

A true playmaker leads a team with humility. Arrogance is not a part of the description. Every move made by a playmaker is not for his success, but for the success of his team. He will, above all, model a willingness to serve the big picture rather than improve his own game.

When looking for the playmaker on a team, remember that a true leader knows there is something greater than himself. His leadership creates a unity of trust and reliability, because without trust, there is no team.

Watch MizzouMade Tigers in the NFL: Week One

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Sunday, September 13 – 12:00

  • Chase Daniel – Kansas City Chiefs Quarterback #10
  • Mitch Morse – Kansas City Chiefs Offensive Lineman #61
  • Jeremy Maclin – Kansas City Chiefs Wide Receiver #19
  • Kony Ealy – Carolina Panthers Defensive Lineman #94
  • Tim Barnes – St. Louis Rams Offensive Lineman #61
  • Justin Britt – Seattle Seahawks Offensive Lineman #68
  • C.J. Mosley  – Miami Dolphins Defensive Lineman #94
  • Ziggy Hood – Jacksonville Jaguars Defensive Lineman #92

Sunday, September 13 – 3:05

Sunday, September 13 – 3:25

Sunday, September 13 – 7:30

Monday, September 14 – 6:10

Monday, September 14 – 9:20

Highlights: Mizzou 27, Arkansas State 20

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JONESBORO, Ark. – Mizzou Football (2-0) earned a hard-fought 27-20 victory at Arkansas State (0-2) on Saturday evening at Centennial Bank Stadium. Mizzou was paced by LB Kentrell Brothers, who tied a career-high with 16 tackles for the second straight week to go along with two fourth-quarter interceptions. QB Maty Mauk threw three touchdown passes in the win.

The Tigers extended a school-record regular season road victory streak to 11 games, dating back to Sept. 21, 2013.

Mizzou’s defense limited A-State to 217 total yards and outscored the Red Wolves 17-3 in the second half. The Tigers picked off three passes on the evening and recorded 15.0 tackles for loss (-60 yards).

“You never know what’s going to happen. As always, our team battled,” head coach Gary Pinkel said. “There’s a lot of things we can improve on, but there were also a lot of outstanding efforts. We worked well with the defense, but the offense executed better in the second half. We utilized field position well.”

Mauk completed 16 of 36 passes for 148 yards and added another 75 yards on the ground as the team’s leading rusher. For the sixth time in his career, Mauk threw at least three TD passes and also moved into sole possession of fourth place in program history with 41 career TD throws.

Mizzou rushed for 140 yards on 34 attempts, averaging 4.1 yards per carry as a team. RB Ish Witter added 50 yards on 12 carries.

Leading the field position battle, P Corey Fatony averaged 49.8 yards per punt and placed two inside the opposing 20-yard line.

The Tigers took an early 3-0 lead on a 30-yard field goal by PK Andrew Baggett with 8:00 remaining in the first quarter, capping a 12-play, 60-yard drive in 4:14.

Arkansas State pulled ahead 10-3 in the second quarter on a 7-yard TD pass from QB Fredi Knighten to WR Tres Houston and a 20-yard field goal by PK J.D. Houston as the Red Wolves turned two Mizzou interceptions into points.

On the play following CB John Gibson‘s second career interception that he returned 35 yards to the Arkansas State 11-yard line, Mauk connected with WR Nate Brown on a TD pass for the second consecutive week. Baggett’s PAT tied the game 10-10 with 4:08 left before halftime.

The Red Wolves answered with a second TD pass from Knighten to Houston from five yards out with eight seconds remaining in the second quarter.

In the third quarter, Mauk threw a 32-yard TD pass to WR Wesley Leftwich to tie the score at 17-17 with 5:25 on the clock and then gave Mizzou a 24-17 lead with a 21-yard scoring strike to TE Sean Culkin with 44 seconds left in the quarter. With five receptions for 46 yards on the evening, Culkin set new career-highs.

A-State PK Drew White cut the deficit to 24-20 on a 40-yard field with 11:30 remaining. Baggett gave Mizzou a 27-20 advantage with a 41-yard field goal with 7:10 left. Brothers’ second pick with 1:17 remaining sealed the victory.

LB Michael Scherer added 10 tackles (six solo), including 3.0 tackles for loss (-9 yards). DE Charles Harris recorded six tackles (five solo), 2.0 sacks (-17 yards), 4.5 tackles for loss (-24 yards) and two QB hurries.

Mizzou returns home for an 11 a.m. CT matchup on Sept. 19 vs. UConn on ESPN during the Tiger Stripe game at Faurot Field.

Mizzou Nike Uniform Combination – September 12, 2015

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Mizzou Football Senior Linebacker Clarence Green reveals the Nike uniform combination for the Tigers’ first road game in the 2015 season. If you can’t make it to Jonesboro to wear gold and yell “MIZ!” follow Mizzou Football on twitter, instagram, Facebook and Snapchat (MizzouMade) while watching the game on ESPN3.

Mizzou Football Tiger Stripes The ZOU

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Be sure to check the map to see which color your section should wear!

After Mizzou Football fans successfully honored last year’s Homecoming theme of ‘Celebrating Our Stripes’ and successfully Tiger Striped Memorial Stadium, Gary Pinkel is encouraging fans to do the same this season against UConn on Sept. 19. The Tigers host the Huskies at 11 a.m. that Saturday on ESPN.

Mizzou asks that fans attending the game against UConn do the same by dressing in either black or gold to Tiger Stripe The ZOU. Tiger fans are encouraged to follow the Tiger Stripe map to see what color is assigned to their specific ticket section, and dress accordingly.

Tickets to the UConn game are still available and can be purchased online at mutigers.com/buytickets or by calling 1-800-CAT PAWS. For all the latest on Mizzou Football, follow the team on Twitter @MizzouFootball and like us on Instagram (MizzouFootball) and Facebook (Mizzou Football).