College Football

[stlfisher]

A couple weeks until college football begins...my favorite time of the year.

MU's second scrimmage was definitely encouraging with an impressive performance from the offensive units.   D-line also recorded 9 sacks.  Charles Harris is beast at DE.  Mauk was 15-22 throwing mostly short and intermediate routes. Lock was again impressive at 16-21. The coaches are trying to cool the expectations, but internally Lock is the best freshman QB Mizzou has ever had. That comparison includes Chase Daniel. 

 WR might be inexperienced, but they are a completely different group than we saw in spring.  There are several big time game changes in the ranks and this won't be our weakness. It will be average at worst and It could very well be a strength by the end of the year and certainly in 2016.

The OL has been struggling which is a bit of surprise, but the OL is usually the last units to mesh. DL depth is going to be an issue and is my biggest concern outside of Mauk's accuracy.  Brantley's injury was a real blow.  Running game has not done much, but that hasn't seemed to be a huge priority so far. Some of that is the desire to get reps for the young receivers and resting Hansborough.  DB's and linebacker will be great, but if the DL struggles it will make it hard for the defense to be dominant.

This year, more so than recent years, really has wide range of possibilities.   Lot's of talent, but depth on the OL and DL and Mauk's accuracy could derail it.  Should be fun to watch.

How is your team looking?

 

[Flysmallie]

How is your team looking?

 

I guess I really don't have a team in college. But I do like to watch football. Any football. The last several years I have really got into watching HS football. If you do some homework you can really see some exciting games at that level. Looking forward to tomorrow night.

[stlfisher]

HC football has come along way since I was that young.  I admit I don't follow it much, but I am sure that will change as my kids get older.

I am assuming tomorrow night is the 1st game? 

[jtram]

Mauk sucks. ok not that bad but he is only consistent in breaking my heart. He just doesn't seem to see as well as I would think a top tier SEC qb should. Cant say he isn't a winner though, the last 2 years have been great years to be a MIZZOU fan........

[stlfisher]

Mauk sucks. ok not that bad but he is only consistent in breaking my heart. He just doesn't seem to see as well as I would think a top tier SEC qb should. Cant say he isn't a winner though, the last 2 years have been great years to be a MIZZOU fan........

Yeah, I am still not sure what to think of him either. A part of me thinks he will take the next step, but another part of me thinks he is what he is.   He is a junior so this is the year to make the leap if it is going to happen.

[Quillback]

Looking forward to seeing Mizzou visit Fayetteville...

[stlfisher]

That could be a good one!

[Smalls21]

The Ohio State Buckeyes are looking good, not sure how the excess of QB's is gonna work out yet.

[stlfisher]

The Ohio State Buckeyes are looking good, not sure how the excess of QB's is gonna work out yet.

They look real good. Definately deserve the pre season #1

[stlfisher]

I think there is good chance MU does not redshirt Drew Lock and he starts the year as the back up QB.  If Mauk continues to be inconsistent Lock could see some substantial time.

I don't think Lock will be at MU for more than 3 years (including redshirt year if they decide to sit him) as he is that good.  He was the best QB in camp by far completing 75% of passes and played against the 1's yesterday.  He does take too many sack's though.

If Gary Pinkel wasn't so loyal to his starting QB's he would start day 1.  Lock's play has put Pinkel into an uncomfortable position....gonna be really interesting when they announce on Monday.

If Lock is the back up I have feeling Zanders or Prince will transfer.