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Posted on 11/12/23 at 8:46 am
Posted on 11/12/23 at 8:46 am
... they are better (and more fun to watch) than the 2014 team. 2007 / 2013 are the best in recent memory for sure, but this team should end up one win away from that level. Atmosphere is great, sell out crowds have been awesome.
I know a lot of people are not huge fans of Drink but I like the hire because he is more of a CEO which is what is needed today. Don't get me wrong, he's not perfect, but he is good at booster support, understands NIL landscape, facility upgrades, recruiting at a high level building a good coaching staff around him (Baker and Moore are top notch hires). He can get Mizzou back to their ceiling...
Throw in Gates on basketball with a top 5 class as well and it's a great time to be a Mizzou fan. MIZ...
I know a lot of people are not huge fans of Drink but I like the hire because he is more of a CEO which is what is needed today. Don't get me wrong, he's not perfect, but he is good at booster support, understands NIL landscape, facility upgrades, recruiting at a high level building a good coaching staff around him (Baker and Moore are top notch hires). He can get Mizzou back to their ceiling...
Throw in Gates on basketball with a top 5 class as well and it's a great time to be a Mizzou fan. MIZ...
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Posted on 11/12/23 at 10:12 am to truman_in_nc
Just now on ESPNU he's talking about "rusty truck guys". Wonderful imagery.
Posted on 11/12/23 at 1:56 pm to truman_in_nc
Drink is still a younger guy trying to figure it out and doing a great job.
I hope he ends up trending towards an old ball coach persona over time.
The key now will be holding on to the coordinators. Drink's staff will get raided in the offseason.
I hope he ends up trending towards an old ball coach persona over time.
The key now will be holding on to the coordinators. Drink's staff will get raided in the offseason.
Posted on 11/12/23 at 2:57 pm to Ridgewalker
Indeed it is. A job well done by the players and coaches. I hope we can finish out 10 - 2 for the season.
That will make Eli Drinkwitz, Blake Baker, and Kirby Moore proven performers. They will need to be paid as such.
That will make Eli Drinkwitz, Blake Baker, and Kirby Moore proven performers. They will need to be paid as such.
Posted on 11/12/23 at 3:05 pm to Ridgewalker
I think we're safe with Moore because this is his first year in the SEC. If our DC reloads the DL in 2024 and they play well again which would put Mizzou into the playoff, then Baker is gone after 2024. IMHO. But then you would also hear Drinks name getting thrown around for whatever big jobs open up.
Posted on 11/12/23 at 3:29 pm to surgicalvenom
All good problems to have... I'd rather everyone want the Mizzou coaching staff rather than us needing to get rid of them. I would be more worried about the OC/DC trying to move up to head coach. I think Drink is from the midwest and if he builds a good program, Mizzou pays competitive, he'll likely stay.
Posted on 11/12/23 at 3:36 pm to truman_in_nc
Yeah probably, it's funny tho how a few people on the Rant are asking why Drinks name isn't mentioned for A&M. Funny how fast he goes from Harry Potter to "Damn he's a good coach."
Posted on 11/12/23 at 4:40 pm to truman_in_nc
Don’t forget building team chemistry. He held onto so many players in the portal or graduation. It is clear to see this team is very close.
Posted on 11/13/23 at 8:31 am to truman_in_nc
It is great to finally see Drink make this program better than when he started. I'm frankly a bit shocked at the jump from last year to this year but not because of our talent levels. We have always had enough talent.
The coaching still has tons of room for improvement, too. Drink has to work a bit more on running a disciplined program.
The coaching still has tons of room for improvement, too. Drink has to work a bit more on running a disciplined program.
Posted on 11/13/23 at 8:43 am to notsince98
If he can just bring in someone for ST and to clean up penalties, this team would be a hard out for anyone in the country.
Posted on 11/13/23 at 10:39 am to truman_in_nc
I think we're safe with Moore because of the potential on offense with returning players. Not saying we're not safe with Baker but its gonna be a large turnover
Posted on 11/13/23 at 8:18 pm to Tackle74
Agreed. The locker room clearly has a solid team bond. Everyone seems bought in. Talent is required but not sufficient. I suspect based on recruiting rankings we are beating more talented teams on paper now. That’s about development, coaching, culture. Drink is still learning but he is a young coach and it’s nice to see he is open to adjustments. some coaches get stuck with the same mistakes forever. maybe he does too at some point but so far I think he is adapting more than most.
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