LOTOTiger
| Favorite team: | Missouri  |
| Location: | MiddleofNoWhere |
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| Interests: | Studying the effects of meaningless games on the social interactions of those that are obsessed by those games. |
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| Number of Posts: | 347 |
| Registered on: | 5/12/2025 |
| Online Status: | Not Online |
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re: when did you become a fan?
Posted by LOTOTiger on 9/24/26 at 1:54 pm to CelticTiger
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flat tire on Highway 70
Imagine that happening with the current construction on I70 all across Missouri - he'd probably be run over before he got the jack under the car.
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re: Moo State going for cowbell world record against Mizzou
Posted by LOTOTiger on 9/23/26 at 10:03 am to TimeOutdoors
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going to expediate a rule against it.
There is already a rule against artificial noise makers... except MSU has an exception for the bells. Which begs the question, if there is a formal exception, is it really a rule? Shouldn't rules apply to everyone?
re: The Louisiana Purchase
Posted by LOTOTiger on 9/22/26 at 4:37 pm to Neutral_Observer
Total Purchase Price Today: The $15 million paid to France equals roughly $444.66 million in modern purchasing power.
SEC schools have spent well over $1B in stadium renovations in just the last few years. Florida alone is getting ready to spend another $1B.
SEC schools have spent well over $1B in stadium renovations in just the last few years. Florida alone is getting ready to spend another $1B.
re: NEW 2027 US News and World Report University Rankings
Posted by LOTOTiger on 9/22/26 at 4:20 pm to NaturalStateReb
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a lot of these rankings are based on selectivity
A lot wrong with these rankings - and you nailed one of them here....
Selectivity is a really flawed metric when it is a simple ratio of acceptance/applications. These schools have figured that out, and aggressively court these HS students to apply. Low/No fee applications, test optional applications, using a common app where they can apply to multiple schools at the press of a button.... all of that makes it so easy to apply, which drives the denominator up and lowers the acceptance rate - makes the schools look better.
I was talking to an admissions counselor a few years ago - she said they get so many applications now that they actually have data science models that evaluate applications not just for qualifications - but also heavily weigh the liklihood of enrollment if accepted. They frequently pass over / do not accept some of the hightest performing most qualified students because they know that even if accepted they will most likely enroll elsewhere.
re: when did you become a fan?
Posted by LOTOTiger on 9/22/26 at 2:41 pm to thelargestfan
Mid 70s would be my earliest recollection of following Mizzou. My Dad was an alum - so we always paid attention to it, listened on the radio as much as we could as most games were not yet televised. First game I specifically recall was the 1978 Liberty Bowl vs LSU, I was 10. It was on TV and we watched with our extended family during our Christmas get together (was not actually on Christmas).
My Dad was a farmer so going anywhere (especially 3 hours away) was not in the cards because fall was harvest time. He finally broke down and took us when my oldest brother was a Freshman in 1980 (we blew out Colorado 45-7). I was mesmerized by the whole scene. The band, the cheers, cheerleaders, golden girls, the stadium, the game,... even the drunken/passed out students were interesting to me! I was hooked from that point forward.
I missed very few games while I was there in the 80s/90s - I wish the football team would have showed up to a few of those. I go to as many as I can now.
My Dad was a farmer so going anywhere (especially 3 hours away) was not in the cards because fall was harvest time. He finally broke down and took us when my oldest brother was a Freshman in 1980 (we blew out Colorado 45-7). I was mesmerized by the whole scene. The band, the cheers, cheerleaders, golden girls, the stadium, the game,... even the drunken/passed out students were interesting to me! I was hooked from that point forward.
I missed very few games while I was there in the 80s/90s - I wish the football team would have showed up to a few of those. I go to as many as I can now.
re: The Good with the Bad
Posted by LOTOTiger on 9/22/26 at 2:20 pm to Claws and Effect
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kind of BS that the SEC allows it.
In theory - they are only allowed to ring them during pregame, timeouts, halftime and after they score. We all know that is not realistic, and there are no in game penalties for fans ringing the bells (although they can be fined afterward by the SEC, but that doesn't really help the opponent). If I'm an MSU fan, I'm thinking pay the fine against a ranked team.
Special Teams...
Against kU - we had a lot of issues on Special Teams, those were fixable - and against Troy appear to have been fixed.
Defense...
Against Troy - two massive plays accounted for 14 of their 17 points. That debacle of coverage with 6 seconds left in the first half just can not happen. If I recall, big plays were a problem early last year too - fixable then, and should be now. Needs to be fixed this week.
Offense...
As navynuke stated, pass blocking was fantastic, running game is improving and does takes time to hit on all cylinders. I don't know what was up with Simmons - if we get the Troy version, we are in trouble. If we get the KU version... well let's hope we get the kU version. Everyone has bad days - let's hope this was his and is the only one for the year. I guess we will see on that. Hope he can shake it off and move forward.
At MSU - we MUST move the chains and manage the game. 3 and outs will kill us, especially if we start the game with multiple short/no point possessions. We need to let them set their cute cowbell record and then silence them. Speaking of the Cowbells - I know it's a tradition, and the SEC tried to ban them previously - then caved. I really don't understand this. It is obviously an advantage given to only 1 team in the conference. Why don't all the rules apply to everyone equally?
Against kU - we had a lot of issues on Special Teams, those were fixable - and against Troy appear to have been fixed.
Defense...
Against Troy - two massive plays accounted for 14 of their 17 points. That debacle of coverage with 6 seconds left in the first half just can not happen. If I recall, big plays were a problem early last year too - fixable then, and should be now. Needs to be fixed this week.
Offense...
As navynuke stated, pass blocking was fantastic, running game is improving and does takes time to hit on all cylinders. I don't know what was up with Simmons - if we get the Troy version, we are in trouble. If we get the KU version... well let's hope we get the kU version. Everyone has bad days - let's hope this was his and is the only one for the year. I guess we will see on that. Hope he can shake it off and move forward.
At MSU - we MUST move the chains and manage the game. 3 and outs will kill us, especially if we start the game with multiple short/no point possessions. We need to let them set their cute cowbell record and then silence them. Speaking of the Cowbells - I know it's a tradition, and the SEC tried to ban them previously - then caved. I really don't understand this. It is obviously an advantage given to only 1 team in the conference. Why don't all the rules apply to everyone equally?
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Why is Miss St -6 vs Missouri for this weekend game?
Odds makers and those placing the bets must have actually watched our game against Troy on Saturday.
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frick Dave Portney
Can't smash the "Like" button hard enought for this comment!
re: National media finally discovering Arkansas Twitter is something to behold
Posted by LOTOTiger on 9/17/26 at 8:47 am to MightyJoeYoung
The only animosity I had toward Arkansas for many years was in basketball stretching back to the battles btw Norm and Nolan's teams. (as an aside - I ran into Nolan Richardson at a Mizzou game when Mike Anderson was our coach, and Nolan was wearing some Mizzou gear...it was really odd and just didn't seem right).
Since MU was invited to join the SEC, they have tried building MU/Ark into a "rivalry". But for me, I find myself empathizing with Arkansas fans more than being a rival. I was at MU in the 80s / 90s and know first hand that when your program is in a hole, lacks resources, and has an incompetent/indifferent administration it is really hard to dig out - and easy to dig a deeper hole. I sincerely hope they get this figured out (there should be plenty of money in NW Arkansas). I'd much rather hate Arkansas (well, on Saturday anyway) than feel sorry for them.
Since MU was invited to join the SEC, they have tried building MU/Ark into a "rivalry". But for me, I find myself empathizing with Arkansas fans more than being a rival. I was at MU in the 80s / 90s and know first hand that when your program is in a hole, lacks resources, and has an incompetent/indifferent administration it is really hard to dig out - and easy to dig a deeper hole. I sincerely hope they get this figured out (there should be plenty of money in NW Arkansas). I'd much rather hate Arkansas (well, on Saturday anyway) than feel sorry for them.
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He was the OM starting qb last year before getting hurt.
I knew he had an elite arm, there is no denying that! There was some concern from the few games he played at Ole Miss about decision making/forcing throws, right? So far have not seen that - let's hope that continues as the competition ramps up (and it is going to ramp up several notches in a few weeks).
re: Am I old for thinking they need to stop screwing with uniforms for teams with iconic looks
Posted by LOTOTiger on 9/15/26 at 10:41 am to RollingwiththeTide
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I dont mind it either if it’s to honor something like 9/11
Not sure if anyone else did a 9/11 tribute, this was Mizzou's helmet sticker (our game was actually on 9/11 at kU). I think this is an appropriate way of acknowledging that anniversary.
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the UM all maize is horrible. at least that's as far as we've gone with it.
Completely agree - when Mizzou goes all gold (or our version of yellow/gold) I just don't get it. I do really like our gold color.... but only as an accent (stripe, piping, logos, letter outlines, etc) - but when used as a solid base color for jersey/pants it becomes all washed out and looks like crap. Honestly prefer they not use it as the base color at all, but they should never wear all gold or even gold jerseys.
It was discussed when he first was diagnosed. Any South Carolina fans have an update on how it's going? If he battles cancer like he battled on the field the Cancer is in for a helluva fight. Cancer Sucks.
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FSU just sacked Alford.
too bad they can send all that debt he's racked up with him...
re: On average: percentage of drunk posters here on game day?
Posted by LOTOTiger on 9/14/26 at 8:48 am to muttenstein
I see a business opportunity... Biometric device for your phone/computer that disables your ability to post on social media/message boards/forums/etc. when you BAC is above the legal limit (been a few times I could have used this.) Similar to the devices that disable automobiles.
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It's one of the more intriguing aspects of this drama.
Right - as much as I hate this NFL drama, the legal wrangling is intriguing. Mizzou was sued by Webb, but MU didn't contest it all from what I heard - basically, by naming MU in the suit it protects the school.
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LSU is not named in any one of the 322 TROs
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But Missouri is
Right - Webb added Mizzou to his suit because final eligibility and roster decisions are up to the school. So now Missouri's hands are tied - they are under court order to keep him on the roster (and based on the ESPN article it says they can't exclude him from competition, which is crazy - does that mean he has to play every down that he wants to play?).
I'm not aware of any other suit that forces a school to roster a player, so I guess those decisions are still ultimately up to each school.
re: It's GAMEDAY baws!
Posted by LOTOTiger on 9/3/26 at 8:43 am to Che Boludo
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The HC still controls who they roster and play
right - but that was already decided as he was on the depth chart. Courts said he is eligible - he already earned the spot on the roster.
the courts also said they have to continue paying NIL and revenue sharing agreements they have with him, so to not roster him would cause Mizzou harm (i.e. they would be paying him for nothing and those funds unavailable for a replacement)
re: It's GAMEDAY baws!
Posted by LOTOTiger on 9/3/26 at 8:37 am to BigDaddySims
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Is Sterling Webb on the official submitted roster?
The courts say he has to be.
re: Prediction Thread: SEC vs The Athletes
Posted by LOTOTiger on 9/3/26 at 8:29 am to OleVaught14
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the SEC to file a lawsuit in federal court and it all remains a circus
and then, the congressional hearings will start - because, well you know how our government is so good at fixing things.
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