No Excuses

“Ninety-nine percent of the failures come from people who have the habit of making excuses.” – George Washington Carver Let’s face it: It’s tempting to use excuses. They’re attractive in times of challenge and discomfort. However, no one is remembered in history for what they would have accomplished. History never asks how hard it was
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Dave Steckel Named A Finalist For The Broyles Award

Mizzou Football defensive coordinator Dave Steckel has been named a finalist for the 2014 Broyles Award. The award was established in 1996 to recognize the nation’s best assistant coach. With the Mizzou Football defense holding their opponents to the 13th least points total in the nation, Steckel’s efforts are being recognized with the nod. Steckel
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This Week in Mizzou Football Featuring the 2014 Seniors

The newest edition of “This Week in Mizzou Football” will feature the Mizzou Football seniors. The Mizzou Football Family helped the seniors celebrate Senior Night by defeating Arkansas 21-14 in the first annual Battle Line Rivalry at The ZOU on November 28 to clinch the SEC East Division. Mizzou Football will get its second shot
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Mizzou Tiger Talk with the SEC East Champions

Monday at 7 p.m., Buffalo Wild Wings hosts Tiger Talk, an hour-long segment hosted by Mike Kelly, featuring Head Coach Gary Pinkel and Tiger players. The popular sports radio show lasts throughout the football season, and each week the players and head coach talk about the Mizzou Football Family. Pinkel brought along four senior players
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#MizzouMade: Shane Ray

Shane Ray, being #MizzouMade means a whole lot. “It means you’ve been through it all,” Ray said. “You’re physical and you just have the mental toughness to get through anything.” It’s safe to say the junior defensive end fits this description pretty well. Ray has posted a team-leading 13.5 sacks this season, breaking the record
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SEC Special Teams Player of the Week: Andrew Baggett

Football place kicker Andrew Baggett has been named the SEC Special Teams Player of the Week. Baggett made two 50-yard field goals to help Mizzou beat Arkansas in the Battle Line Rivalry game and become SEC East champions. He became the first Mizzou Football player to ever make a pair of 50-yard field goals in
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Bid on Coach Pinkel’s Battle Line Rivalry Visor

Coach Pinkel Mizzou Football Visor Battle Line Rivalry 2014
Mizzou Football Head Coach Gary Pinkel is auctioning off his Nike visor to benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Columbia. The Mizzou visor was worn and autographed immediately following the inaugural Battle Line Rivalry game on November 28, during which Mizzou clinched the SEC East for the second straight year with a 21-14 win over
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Mizzou Football Defeats Arkansas 21-14 In The First Annual Battle Line Rivalry

Mizzou Football (10-2, 7-1 SEC) scored 15 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to defeat the Arkansas Razorbacks 21-14 in the inaugural Battle Line Rivalry and claim its second consecutive SEC East title. It’s the fifth division title in eight seasons for Mizzou Football, tied for the highest total in the country in that span.
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2014 Mizzou Football Seniors

each home game in The ZOU, there are moments of pressure, anticipation, and happiness. However, during the final home game of every season, there is a bittersweet feeling for players and coaches alike as they send off the seniors into their last battle for ole Mizzou. When they run into The ZOU for the last
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Preview: Mizzou vs. Arkansas

Mizzou Football (9-2 overall, 6-1 SEC) returns home this week after two straight road wins to play host to the Arkansas Razorbacks on Senior Day at The ZOU. Fans are encouraged to wear black to Friday’s contest for Mizzou’s annual Blackout Game. The game, officially deemed The Battle Line Rivalry presented by Shelter Insurance, will
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