Same shite different game.

Play calling tonight was terrible. Why did we throw the ball 37 times with a true freshman in a close game? Hansbrough averaged almost 10 yards a carry.

I just wish Hansbrough was healthy and could carry the ball 25 times a game, maybe we would have an offense.

I have a hunch that Abbington is in the coaches doghouse because of how he came into camp. A lesson is being taught - until he gets with the program and practices the way they want him to, he won't see the playing time he deserves. Love it or hate it, Pinkel is a program guy - he rewards hard work, not just results. Abbington came in and appeared lazy, out of shape, and nonchalant - those guys don't get playing time for Pinkel, no matter how talented they may be, until he sees the effort he wants to see.

Just a hunch. But when you are trying to manage that many players, and their egos, and all that testosterone, and foster a sense of team - you reward the disciplined, hard-working team players. Otherwise you'd have bad attitudes and locker room divisions.

This is the only thing that makes sense to me. Otherwise, why the frick aren't they playing him???

The same reason they didn't play Lock as starter at the beginning of the year.

I think the Lock thing had another component though - the experience factor. No matter how good he may look in practice, generally starting a freshman QB is a bad sign for a team. The reality of competition is going to smack them in the face, like Lock got tonight. Freshman are going to make freshman mistakes. When you have an experienced option with a winning record, it seems less risky. That one made a lot more sense to me.

And the fact Abbington can come into the year the way he did and still show his potential with the few game opportunities he gets says a lot about how much talent he has. It is undeniable, he has the skills and build to be that SEC back we see many nationally eye. I just don't want to have to wait until certain players graduate until they let him out of the doghouse or worst, discontent builds-up and he decides to transfer.

Defense has carried Mizzou for a while now. I'd like to see Pinkel go very un-Pinkel and "nuclear" ALL the offensive coaches arses. A MAJOR blood letting. Fire 'em all on that side of the ball. Maybe keep Andy Hill around, but not as QB coach.

Then hire the absolute best O coaching talent in the US that he can obtain. What ever it takes. Big splash, big hires. This alone should also help recruiting and straighten out the putrid O. It shows the world he is dead serious. He finishes his career strong.