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I'd expect all of them to redshirt except Kobie Whiteside. It sounds like the staff thinks he can contribute immediately.

Tigers going after Bama 4* QB commit. Was originally going to graduate early to be an early enrollee for Bama, now planning to wait until NSD before he signs anywhere. Possibly visiting Mizzou in January.

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PPG 68 (2015-16), 60 (2014-15)
PA/G 71 (2015-16), 67.9 (2014-15)
RPG 36 (2015-16), 33 (2014-15)
FG% 41.8% (2015-16), 40.3% (2014-15)
FT% 71% (2015-16), 66.6% (2014-15)
APG 13 (2015-16), 12 (2014-15)
TPG 12 (2015-16), 13 (2014-15)
BPG 3 both seasons
SPG 6 both seasons
3PT% 29.5% (2015-16), 32.9% (2014-15)

In summary, we have improved in most statistical categories. 3pt shooting is down and PA/G are both down, however the average margin has improved by 4.9 ppg (from -7.9 to -3). I feel that the last few games they have shown more heart and determination, and part of that may be that they are getting confidence and starting to buy in, which is tough for a young team to do.

I know most won't agree, but I believe it takes 4 years to really judge if a coach is the right fit so he can get all of his own recruits in and get them to buy in. If by year 4 we aren't around the 19-23 win mark, then I would say we need to move on. KA needs to have the opportunity to get all of his own guys in and to get them to buy in though.

For those who are still saying there is no improvement are probably not watching the games because these guys are playing with heart and have actually been somewhat enjoyable to watch the last couple of games.

As much as I would like to see Patterson, Herman, or Fuente hired, I think the best move and most seamless transition would be to promote Odom. We could then promote Kul to DC and promote future HOFer, Justin Smith, to DL coach. Henson would then have one year to show major improvement in the offense before looking for a new OC.

FWIW, there's a new prediction on 247 today for Nate Howard to come to DLZOU...and it's from a Wisconsin Insider :pimp:

FWIW, Terrence Phillips is the brother of NBA point guard Brandon Jennings.

I'm not saying it's likely, but there is still a chance, albeit a small one. I'm not holding my breath on it. Just follow me for a minute here. This is how Mizzou gets in if we beat Bama:

UCLA, UGA, Ole Miss, Miss St, and Mich St all are watching championship week from the couch. Mizzou will move past all of these teams. That's +5 spots to #11.

Wisconsin is playing a wounded OSU this week. If Wisconsin wins, we jump both teams. +2 spots to #9.

The committee doesn't have a whole lot of respect for FSU. If Ga Tech wins, we jump FSU for sure, probably Ga Tech as well. +2 spots to #7.

KSU and Baylor play. We jump ahead of the loser. If KSU wins, we should jump ahead of both teams. +1-2 spots to #5-6.

TCU plays ISU and will likely win, but a loss would end their run and move us up 1 more spot. You never know when you face Paul Rhodes.

That brings us to Oregon/Arizona. If Oregon wins, we would jump Arizona putting us in the 4-5 range. Things will get interesting if Arizona wins, both teams may make it in ahead of us.

So, what happens with Bama? Would Missouri move ahead of them? It'll be interesting to see how much the committee values a conference championship game winner in that situation.

Honestly, there's a good chance the big games turn out in Mizzou's favor. I think Wisconsin and Ga Tech will win their games and the KSU/Baylor game will be a toss-up with the edge going to Baylor. The bigger question will be what the committee does if Mizzou, KSU, Ga Tech, and Wisconsin all win this weekend. Things will get crazy and you can bet that the SEC will do all the lobbying it can to get Mizzou AND Bama in at 3 and 4. Is this a likely scenario, no. It is scenario that has a very real possibility of happening though.

With the Davis twins in play, rumors of a potential flip with Hentges, and Doherty possibly committing any day now we could go from having 4 of the top 10 Missouri recruits to having 8 out of 10...and really only missing out on Ofodile. :cheers:

FWIW, Picou is from the same HS as 2014 signee Thomas Wilson.

Thoughts on Ricky Kreklow possibly transferring back to Mizzou?