KIMMIE'S BACK ON TWITTER

Good news everybody! Kimmie English is back on Twitter!

http://twitter.com/Englishscope

Knew he couldn't keep away.

Tommy Saunders, Brock Christopher updates

This news is a couple of weeks old now but I just now read about it so I figured I'd pass it along. On June 26 the Detroit Lions released Tommy Saunders. And after being released by the Atlanta Falcons in early June Brock Christopher has signed a free agent contract with the New York Jets. 

Happy B-Day, GB85!

Today we want to wish a very happy birthday to an all-time Mizzourah favorite, the true Ochocinco, the incomparable Greg Bracey. GB85 is without a doubt one of the coolest dudes to every put on a Tiger uniform. Happy b-day, GB. I hope you celebrate by having a Bud with your boy Marcus Woods and watching some old school Eddie Murphy Raw. (Inside joke.)

And just because:

Facebook Friday

Earlier this week Big Head posted a pic of Sod Reesing celebrating the Fourth of July by wearing cutoff jorts and a plaid visor while evidently violating a poor innocent puppy. Some might even go as far to say Sod looked like a "douche" in said pic. Beaker fans argued that Sod is just a down to earth guy and that he was just doing what normal guys do on the 4th. In all honesty, I understood the point they were making but still pointed out that Mizzou has had its own share of down to earth athletes over the last few years and that they have never been caught looking like that. 

Specifically, I mentioned Martin Rucker as a guy who was well known for being incredibly approachable and pound for pound one of the coolest cats you'll ever meet. And it just so happens that we have some pics from his 4th of July get together. It should be noted that none of these pics involve jorts or plaid visors in any way, shape or form.

Mizzou sees you, Phil Steele

“Fifth in the Big 12 North,” tailback Derrick Washington said the sign reads, no doubt a nod to Phil Steele’s College Football Preview, which among other things projects the Tigers finishing ahead of only Iowa State in the North Division. “Everybody looks at that everyday.”

Steele’s is the only major publication predicting such a drastic decline for the Tigers. MU is picked to finish third by the three other prominent magazines, Lindy’s, Athlon and Sporting News. Among those four, Kansas and Nebraska were each picked by two to win the division.

“We want to go out there and gain some respect,” MU linebacker Sean Weatherspoon said. “We don’t want anybody to just give it to us. I understand what’s going on with people picking us fifth. When you get six draft picks, a lot of people obviously think you’re going to take a few steps back. But it’s rebuild or reload. We choose to reload. We’re excited about this.”

Others were less diplomatic.

“Fifth in the North, that’s totally disrespectful,” wide receiver Danario Alexander chimed in. “We’re using that as our motive right now to get ready for the season.”

“If we win the Big 12 North two years in a row and then we get pushed back because we lose some great talent, it’s like a slap in the face,” added nose tackle Jaron Baston. “It’s like, ‘Well, Mizzou had their run. They’re done for now.’ That’s not us. We’re still moving forward.”

Courtesy of Dave Matter. It's so good to have his daily updates back in my life. 

TigerBoard Comment of the Day

Via McKinneyTiger

FYI on Nebraska tickets sales

Just talked to 1-800-catpaws. Nebraska tickets will go on sale Sept. 1st at 6PM on mutigers.com and by phone Sept 2nd. Likely to have a 4 ticket limit.

Let's buy 'em up!

Leo Lyons Summer League Update

In his first appearance with the Indiana Pacers Summer League team Leo Lyons scored seven points in seven minutes in a 91-88 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. The scoring you have to be pleased with but it's a little concerning that he didn't pull down any rebounds in his limited PT. This is on the heels of a DNP-coach's decision. Hopefully Jim O'Brien (or whoever coaches the summer league team) starts giving Leo some better burn. 

Update Via Dave MacD: Leo played nine minutes today against the Utah Jazz and scored nine points. And again grabbed 0 rebounds. That makes 16 points in 16 minutes. And 0 rebounds. If you're still not sure what Leo's strengths and weaknesses are then stop reading this blog. Immediately. 

Your '09 Football Poster

Surprise! The greatest Mizzou linebacker is on the 2009 football poster. Of course, the same thing is available for a free wallpaper download to let those prick kU co-workers know what's up.

Todd Reesing Really Loves Some Puppies

Major props to this Tigerboarder for throwing this picture up. Last week we had Sod crushing some old tail down in the P&L District in Kansas City, and now, he somehow made it to the cutting room floor of the "America, Fuck Yeah" video. Puppy! Fuck Yeah! 'Mericah Shirt! Fuck Yeah? Jorts! Fuck Yeah?

GOLD JERSEYS! They're In The Game

From the new NCAA 10 game. You can throw some gold pants (!) and gold jerseys (!!) on Gabbert & Co. Your TV screen will thank EA for not having the gold jersey and gold pant combo. If you see Oregon's unis, you'll know why they had to add the seizure schpiel.

Mizzou vs Kentucky?

WWL's Tim Griffin is wasting the summer days with the mythical "B12/SEC Challenge", matching "equal" teams up. And by saying "equal", Tim picked Mizzou eighth (8th!!!) in the B12, BEHIND COLORADO! Really Tim?

Missouri (Big 12 No. 8) vs. Kentucky (SEC No. 8)

Missouri's record against the SEC: 4-1
Kentucky's record against the Big 12: 0-0
Previous series: Kentucky leads, 2-0
Most recent meeting: Kentucky, 12-6, at Lexington in 1968.
Distance between them (according to How Far Is It): 431 miles.
Where they should play: Paducah, Ky. (237 miles from Lexington, 240 miles from Columbia)

Who wins: Missouri.

Why: Both teams are coming off recent runs that have been the most successful in recent history. Missouri has made back-to-back appearances in the Big 12 title game. And Kentucky has made three straight bowl appearances for the first time since 1950-52 under coach Rich Brooks.

In this mythical matchup, Missouri will send a rebuilding offense keyed by quarterback Blaine Gabbert against a salty Kentucky defense unit led by cornerback Trevard Lindley. The key, like most games for Missouri this season, will be consistent production from its running game led by Derrick Washington and De'Vion Moore.

Missouri returns only four starters on defense, but Gary Pinkel has been raving about the increased athleticism at defensive end and at cornerback. Streaky Kentucky quarterback Mike Hartline hasn't shown much consistency in his career and likely would struggle against the Tigers' defense, particularly linebacker Sean Weatherspoon.

In the end, I think Missouri grinds out a victory because of the running game and with Gabbert making just enough plays to let them win

TigerBoard Comment of the Day

Via MoArk

One reason why KU must be concerned

Their projected starting left tackle is a converted DE who was converted as a TE before that. A few months ago, he weighed 245 lbs. Stuffing himself with five meals a day, he hopes to hit 290 by the time the season starts.

They're asking a lot of this kid.