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WR Thomas Richard said peace

Posted on 10/30/15 at 11:39 am
Posted by mizslu314
Dirty STL
Member since Sep 2013
15973 posts
Posted on 10/30/15 at 11:39 am
Left the program. Didnt play much.
This post was edited on 10/30/15 at 11:40 am
Posted by wubilli
Columbia
Member since Apr 2014
5517 posts
Posted on 10/30/15 at 11:54 am to
Didn't play much and was behind 2 other freshmen that had just been moved from the defense.

Stec could really use his contacts with Mizzou to get a few of these guys that leave Mizzou. That's how the good FCS to do it, they usually have several FBS transfers.
Posted by mosoblkcougar
Kansas City
Member since Oct 2013
1248 posts
Posted on 10/30/15 at 11:58 am to
While you hate to see a guy leave, he didn't play much and got passed up by other freshman. We were also his only D1 offer, so this is an example of one of those times our evaluation system has missed on a diamond in the rough.
Posted by reedus23
St. Louis
Member since Sep 2011
25485 posts
Posted on 10/30/15 at 12:42 pm to
Had a lot of hope for him based on reports out of last years camp. Oh well. Just gotta get some positive movement somewhere for the program.

Between him and smith leaving, not a good sign of the current locker room
Posted by Literalist
Minnesota
Member since Oct 2014
3478 posts
Posted on 10/30/15 at 12:49 pm to
His mom went to Mizzou and early reports on him said he was always a Mizzou fan.

Sounds like he had some good camps, scrimmages, and practices.

Guess we won't get to see what he could have done. It ain't like he was backing up high draft picks. Would have liked to see him get a few series.

But...
Posted by Zou brownmajic
Member since Sep 2013
3470 posts
Posted on 10/30/15 at 4:15 pm to
I heard also that he looked pretty good during preseason camps and scrimmages. Abbington has looked pretty decent when he has had his few carries, plus their are rumors he might transfer after the season.
Posted by Zou brownmajic
Member since Sep 2013
3470 posts
Posted on 10/30/15 at 4:15 pm to
Stay tuned!!!
This post was edited on 10/30/15 at 4:16 pm
Posted by wubilli
Columbia
Member since Apr 2014
5517 posts
Posted on 10/30/15 at 4:35 pm to
quote:

Abbington has looked pretty decent when he has had his few carries, plus their are rumors he might transfer after the season.


That would be an interesting move. Considering he could win the starting RB job in the spring. Seems he would have to transfer down to avoid another year of redshirting
Posted by the808bass
The Lou
Member since Oct 2012
111525 posts
Posted on 10/30/15 at 5:03 pm to
If I were Abbington, I'd have a come to Jesus meeting with my position coach and Pinkel. And I'd have to strongly consider transferring.
Posted by Mizzou Mule
St. Charles County, Missou-rah
Member since Sep 2014
3072 posts
Posted on 10/30/15 at 5:17 pm to
quote:

And I'd have to strongly consider transferring.


Like wubilli said, he would have a good chance at starting RB. Transferring would be a mistake, IMHO. He can beat Ish and we need him badly.

But a heart-to-heart with the boss men should help all.

Just a symptom of a program in trouble. HCGP needs to put in some OT.

Posted by wubilli
Columbia
Member since Apr 2014
5517 posts
Posted on 10/30/15 at 5:20 pm to
Abbington's biggest mistakes were not getting his academics taken care of before summer, and coming into fall camp out of shape.

If he stays I think he has a good chance to be a starter next year. It's just hard to move up the depth chart in season, without injuries.
Posted by Mizz-SEC
Inbred Huntin' In The SEC
Member since Jun 2013
19245 posts
Posted on 10/30/15 at 5:50 pm to
quote:

Abbington's biggest mistakes were not getting his academics taken care of before summer, and coming into fall camp out of shape


Josh Augusta showed up fat and out of shape too, but wasn't kept in the doghouse permanently.

Meanwhile Ish Witter continues to be a fricking joke while Abbington still can't get looks.

Unless I get straight answers from HCGP & staff, I'm following Richard out the door.
Posted by Tackle74
Columbia, MO
Member since Mar 2012
5258 posts
Posted on 10/30/15 at 5:51 pm to
quote:

It's just hard to move up the depth chart with Pinkel


FIFY

Josey says hi, IF we lose Abbington that is a huge hit, just cannot fathom the love this staff has for Witter.
This post was edited on 10/30/15 at 5:52 pm
Posted by wubilli
Columbia
Member since Apr 2014
5517 posts
Posted on 10/30/15 at 5:53 pm to
And sit out an entire year? By the time he would get to play for another team, he could be the man here.
Posted by the808bass
The Lou
Member since Oct 2012
111525 posts
Posted on 10/30/15 at 5:56 pm to
quote:

move up the depth chart in season, without injuries.


We've had injuries. And Witter is in front of him. If I were him, I would be concerned that the coaches didn't value him as a RB.
Posted by the808bass
The Lou
Member since Oct 2012
111525 posts
Posted on 10/30/15 at 5:59 pm to
quote:

And sit out an entire year? By the time he would get to play for another team, he could be the man here.

Or he could be stranded in 3rd string land with no eligibility.
Posted by JesusQuintana
St Louis
Member since Oct 2013
33366 posts
Posted on 10/30/15 at 7:18 pm to
I'm not sure a kid who was not playing at all and being passed by younger players leaving says anything about the locker room.

Good luck to him, but it opens up another scholarship. No worries on our end.
Posted by JesusQuintana
St Louis
Member since Oct 2013
33366 posts
Posted on 10/30/15 at 7:21 pm to
You are following Richard out the door then sitting out another year and going somewhere new with one year to play. That would be pretty stupid. He's better off working his arse off this offseason and doing what the coaches want him to do because the starting spot is up for grabs.

Augusta is not in any way comparable.
Posted by reedus23
St. Louis
Member since Sep 2011
25485 posts
Posted on 10/30/15 at 7:40 pm to
You missed the part about smith too
Posted by GAT BoilerPickle Doc
Member since Dec 2014
1635 posts
Posted on 10/30/15 at 8:51 pm to
Hopefully some other dead weight will follow suit.
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