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Sophomore quarterback Drew Lock looks for breakout season in 2016 Offensive lineman Paul Adams: “He’s transformed himself into the quarterback that he is right now.” PETER BAUGH Sports Editor

rew Lock walked off Frank Broyles Field in Fayetteville, Arkansas, with his head down. It was Nov. 27, 2015, and the Tigers had just lost to Arkansas 28-3, giving the team a final record of 5-7. Lock had struggled at quarterback, completing only nine passes for 83 yards. The weather was cold, rainy and unpleasant as the defeated quarterback made the slow trek to the Missouri sideline. He looked into the stands. Most of the crowd had left, but Lock spotted his father. It was the low point of his year. “I knew that [my father] had been fighting through the season with me as well, and I just didn’t want to ever see that happen to him again,” Lock said. “It was more motivation for me to not see that out of him than the pain of losing.” Lock credits his father with teaching him perseverance. “There’s always going to be the next day, and it’s how you attack that one,” Lock said. Fortunately for the sophomore quarterback, Sept. 3 marks a new day for Missouri football. The Tigers will travel to Morgantown to take on West Virginia, and Lock will be starting. The Lee’s Summit native has bulked up — sophomore offensive lineman Paul Adams estimates that Lock put on 25 pounds since last season — and he has studied film in the offseason. Offensive coordinator Josh Heupel said Lock did not know much about reading defenses in 2015, but he has adjusted for the 2016 season. “He has a great understanding of protections, he understands what we’re doing offensively, and when you put all that together you’re a lot more decisive with the football. You’re able to put your body in the right position so you can be a lot more accurate with the football as well,” Heupel said. Fellow quarterback Marvin Zanders agrees this could help Lock in the upcoming season. “Just understanding what defenses do and how they have to line up, it’s night and day compared to what we used to know,” Zanders said. “That just helps a tremendous amount.” During the offseason, Lock made improving his footwork a priority. He feels that if his lower half is fine-tuned, his upper body will follow. “That started with 1,000 reps in the winter just making one step … just making sure everything is perfect with my feet before anything else,” he said. It is yet to be seen if Lock’s hard work will pay off. Expectations are high, but doubts still remain. He completed only 49 percent of his passes as a freshman, throwing eight interceptions and only four touchdown passes.

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Teammates and coaches, however, stress Lock’s growth. Along with physical improvements, they say he has emerged as a team leader. “Vocally, in the locker room, breaking the huddle down … he’s taken control of this team, and he’s going to be the guy we lean on,” sophomore offensive lineman Kevin Pendleton said. “We’re excited to have his back, and we know as long as we keep him upright, he’s going to make plays for us.” Lock said his shaky 2015 season

helped him emerge as a leader. Now, he said people know he has made it through rough experiences. “Everyone knows now that I’m going to fight through it all when I need to,” he said. The sophomore is still looking to fix some elements of his game. He has been working on his front arm, and it's something he wants to pay attention to going forward. Head coach Barry Odom said Lock has taken ownership of the quarterback

position. He has a presence in the pocket, and he is more confident than he was a year ago. Adams agrees, saying Lock’s confidence “is going through the roof right now.” “He’s transformed himself into the quarterback that he is right now,” he said. “And it’s going to surprise some people.” Edited by George Roberson groberson@themaneater.com

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Zanders embraces new opportunity ahead of West Virginia opener Missouri sophomore quarterback Drew Lock: “[Marvin’s] on the same page I am. If it’s going to help us win the game, then so be it.” ALEC LEWIS

ability and Trevor Knight’s throwing ability. Why? Prior to Sports Editor the 2014 Sugar Bowl, Heupel said it was for them to continue “to itting on the sidelines push each other.” That year, the was the last thing Marvin Sooners finished the season 11-2 Zanders wanted to do when and beat Alabama in that bowl he chose to play for Missouri game. three years ago. But excluding For Zanders, this new three snaps in the red zone opportunity has meant going against Mississippi State in “mano a mano” with Lock every November 2015, that’s all he’s day, a competition he termed done. “friendly.” In a week, though, the “Whether it’s him making a Missouri Tigers will kick off the play or me making a play, we’re 2016 season at West Virginia, both encouraging each other and and with a new system under pushing each other to try to play offensive coordinator Josh the best that we can,” Zanders Heupel, the redshirt sophomore said. “We all want to win, and it’s quarterback from Jacksonville, all brotherly love.” Florida, is excited. Lock agreed and said: “I’m pretty sure I’m “He’s on the same page I going to see the field,” am. If it’s going to help Zanders said Thursday. us win the game, he just “If an eclipse comes or wants to help win ball something, maybe I games like we do.” won’t, but those don’t For many, this brings happen for a while.” up the often-spoken about Zanders said these college football conundrum last three years at — does having two Missouri have felt “like quarterbacks really mean three million.” Over you have none? Redshirt that time, Zanders has sophomore offensive seen everything from lineman Kevin Pendleton Missouri’s winning the thinks differently. Southeastern Conference “They are weapons and Eastern Division to when you go into a battle, the downward spiral you’re going to use all your of former quarterback weapons,” Pendleton said. Maty Mauk. As last year “You’ve got guys that can came to a close, coach play at a championship Gary Pinkel retired, level and can throw things forcing Zanders to have at the defense that may be a conversation with his different from each other, family about what was that may be similar from next, which then led to each other, but [these two one with coach Barry are] unique. Odom. “That’s what we’ve got “When Coach Odom — we’ve got a two-headed was announced, we monster and we’re excited scheduled a meeting and Missouri Tigers redshirt sophomore quarterback Marvin Zanders (2) stretchabout it.” I talked with him and es Aug. 10, 2016, at the Kadlec Practice Field in Columbia, Mo. (Alec Lewis Edited by Peter Baugh felt really comfortable | Senior Staff Photographer) pbaugh@themaneater.com in what direction he was taking the team,” Zanders

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Watson on Thursday as a colleague whose game he likes. The two competed in an Elite 11 camp together in Georgia in high school, which drives Zanders today. With Heupel’s new system, Zanders said this offseason has been refreshing. No starter has officially been named for the Missouri football team, which has elevated and furthered competition, something similar to a decision Heupel made in the 2013-14 season when he was Oklahoma’s co-offensive coordinator. At the time, Oklahoma had what was termed a “belldozer” package with Blake Bell’s rushing

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said. “I felt I wanted to be a part of that. I could’ve looked other places but I wanted to stay here, I didn’t want to move.” In sticking with the Tigers, he’s stuck with the challenge he’s always welcomed — improving as a pocket passer. This offseason, the 6-foot-1, 200-pound quarterback embraced that challenge. Zanders said he doesn’t mind the running label often given to him, but that he likes to think of himself as a dual-threat like “a Michael Vick, a Cam Newton, a Robert Griffin III.” Zanders also referenced Clemson quarterback and Heisman candidate Deshaun

“They are weapons, and when you go

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football schedule

Sept. 10 home

florida

nov. 12 home

georgia

homecoming oct. 22 home

oct. 15 away

vanderbilt

Sept. 17 home

Eastern Michigan

west virginia

louisiana state

south carolina

- Kevin Pendleton, redshirt sophomore

Sept. 3 AWAY

oct. 1 AWAY

nov. 5 AWAY

going to use all of your weapons.”

tennessee

delaware state

oct. 29 home kentucky

middle tennessee

nov. 19 away

sept. 24 home

nov. 25 home arkansas

championships dec. 3 away in atlanta, ga

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Football news and notes:

Defensive players discuss upcoming season Aarion Penton: “We don’t get the respect we deserve. Since I’ve been here, it’s been like that; it’s just fuel to our fire.”

PETER BAUGH Sports Editor

Despite a 5-7 team record in 2015, Missouri football boasted one of the top defenses in the country. The Tigers ranked sixth in all of college football in fewest points allowed per game and were second in the Southeastern Conference. defensive players spoke to the media about the upcoming season.

Aarion Penton

MICHAEL SCHERER

TERRY BECKNER

Penton sets a high bar

Scherer injury-free

Breakout on the horizon

Aarion Penton isn’t afraid to set lofty goals. The senior cornerback said he wants to earn AllAmerica honors and intercept at least four passes in 2016. “I don’t want to set goals that I can’t achieve,” he said. “But I just feel like this season, since I’m not in the run game … just pass only, I want to get an interception every time a ball is thrown my way.” Penton has been a contributor on the Tigers’ defense since his freshman season; he racked up 59 tackles in 2015. The St. Louis native said the defense will force more turnovers this season. He also feels his unit is capable of “not only takeaways, but touchdowns on defense.” Missouri has not fared well in SEC-wide predictions. ESPN ranked the Tigers 13th in its SEC power rankings, behind both Kentucky and Vanderbilt. Penton said he is looking forward to figuratively “punching everyone in the mouth,” and, literally, catching them “off-guard.” “We don’t get the respect we deserve,” he said. “Since I’ve been here it’s been like that, it’s just fuel to our fire. That’s what makes us grind harder and work harder and out-compete everyone we face.”

When asked if it felt good to finally be healthy, senior linebacker Michael Scherer grinned. “You have no idea,” he said. Scherer went on to detail the injury struggles he went through last season. He said he cracked his hand and hurt his groin before the first game of the season, and then he jammed his wrist against Arkansas State. In the Tigers’ first game of SEC play, he popped his elbow. “It just kind of kept going and going,” he said. The St. Louis native said that he had never gone through continual health problems before last season. He felt that the injuries took a mental toll as the year went on. “I wasn’t able to train during the season the way I wanted to,” he said. “I wasn’t able to practice the way I wanted to. Sometimes I was spending eight hours a day in the training room just so I could play Saturday.” Now Scherer says he is finally healthy. He worked to improve his durability this summer, and he hope that his efforts will pay off. “No matter what’s happened the past couple years, I’ve got to go out and produce,” he said.

At 6-foot-4 and 300 pounds, Terry Beckner Jr. is hard to block. After earning Freshman All-America honors last season, the East St. Louis native could be ready to explode. “Terry’s a freak,” Scherer said. “If he can stay healthy, if he can continue to mature off the field, if he can continue to mature learning the plays on the field, he’s a monster. I don’t know who is going to get in the way of him.” Beckner was a highly touted recruit out of high school. ESPN ranked him the No. 2 player in his high school class, and he chose Missouri over schools like Ohio State and Southern California. In 2015, Beckner started five games and collected 27 tackles. He tore his ACL and MCL against BYU, but he is healty going into 2016. Teammates have raved about his potential, and Beckner said training camp went well. “The only thing I want to do is just play hard,” he said.

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Voting records

MSA website changes to foster transparency

The association will publish voting records online to hold elected students accountable.

JACKSON FLETCHER Reporter In an effort to increase transparency, the Missouri Students Association is working to be more consistent in posting voting records online as part of a website overhaul for the upcoming year. Making voting records readily available to the student body has been a goal in MSA for years, but it has been delayed primarily due to rapid senator turnover. MSA Social Media and Technology Coordinator Riley de Leon said the events of last year’s MSA presidential election made it clear that changes needed to be made in order to increase transparency. “The decision, ultimately, to post the voting records is more of an accountability check,” de Leon said. “It ensures that we are doing our jobs, and that people see that.” He went on to say that improving the format of voting records, and increasing the frequency they are posted, would allow students to become more informed about the agendas of their MSA senators, allowing them to choose the right candidate come election season. Improving access to voting records on the MSA website is just one of many goals de Leon said he had for MSA’s online presence. He said an organizational overhaul for the MSA website was long overdue, and the executive

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Graduate Rights

Graduate rights activists call out administrators for temporary housing Graduate student leader Kristofferson Culmer: “The issue of graduate student housing needs a long-term solution.”

MAGDALINE DUNCAN Reporter For doctoral candidate Kristofferson Culmer, new graduate housing options at Tiger Reserve and Respect Hall are a temporary solution. “The price point is still out of reach for a lot of grad students,”

Culmer said. “A lot of grad students have roommates, so when you factor in rent and utilities split between two people, their monthly living expenses are still less than $1,000, even including food.” Besides being a graduate student himself, Culmer is also the former Graduate Professional Council president and current president of the National Association of Graduate

Professional Students. “It is a temporary solution, and I appreciate that from the university, but the issue of graduate student housing needs a long-term solution,” he said. In June, the Department of Residential Life announced that Respect Hall and Tiger Reserve,

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CITY LIAISONS

MSA’s Campus and Community Relations Committee has full plate of semester goals

The Campus and Community Relations Committee aims to tackle campus safety, affordable housing and food trucks. HOPE JOHNSON Reporter Amy Wasowicz was chatting with her friends on her way to class on Jan. 22, 2015, when she was struck by a van at the intersection of College Avenue and Rollins Street. She was rushed to University Hospital, where she was treated for cuts on her face, bruising up and down her legs and a sprained right ankle, but she considered herself lucky. The exact same day, two other vehicle-

pedestrian collisions occurred on campus, with one resulting in a fatality. “That accident really motivated me to get involved with pedestrian safety,” Wasowicz said. “After, I was able to use that project I was really passionate about to work on other things and continue to help students.” Prior to the accident, she and her family had always been interested in politics, but her experience compelled her to speak up. She became the

Missouri Students Association Campus and Community Relations Committee interim chairwoman in February 2016. CCRC members serve as student liaisons to City Council and MU administration by regularly attending council meetings and communicating with both groups on behalf of students. This year, CCRC will be focusing on creating plans for several other projects once their meetings start Tuesday.

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Diversity

Social justice centers transition to diversity office Kevin McDonald, interim vice chancellor for inclusion, diversity and equity: “This is bringing the centers under one umbrella … My hope is that this will more systematically create a stronger connection with how social justice centers impact the students, faculty and staff.” SYLVIA MAEHR Reporter In an effort to promote a stronger connection between organizations, MU’s social justice centers will now report to the Division of Inclusion, Equity and Diversity instead of the Department of the Student Life. The new structure will affect the Accessibility and ADA Education office, Gaines/Oldham Black Culture Center, LGBTQ Resource Center, Multicultural Center, Office of Civil Rights and Title

IX, Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention Center, and Women’s Center. This is not a policy, but rather a “national transition,” Director of Academic Retention Services Donell Young said. By focusing on four nationally recognized areas: access and success, campus climate and intergroup relations, education and scholarship, and institutional infrastructure, the new division hopes to build upon the existing initiatives with a $1.5 million budget for 2016-17, according to a July MU News Bureau news release. “One of the goals under my leadership is making sure students feel like they have

inclusive spaces where they feel like they have, in essence, a home away from home,” Young said. Kevin McDonald, interim vice chancellor for inclusion, diversity and equity, hopes this change will connect and serve students better. McDonald also serves as the UM System chief diversity, inclusion and equity officer. “This is bringing the centers under one umbrella,” McDonald said. “On many campuses, it is a common strategy to more strategically link diversity and inclusion efforts … My hope is that this will more systematically create a stronger connection

with how social justice centers impact the students, faculty and staff, but the centers are primarily focused on the students.” Young also recognizes the effort’s focus on improving students’ academic performance, as well as their well-being. “Hopefully this will help students realize the importance of what they are here for, and that is the academic piece,” Young said. “We are giving them an environment and a space for them to get advice and be directed to the right places to be successful.” Edited by Kyra Haas khaas@themaneater.com

retention

MSA Senate plans programs to increase student involvement FIONA MURPHY Reporter In the past year, MSA Senate has struggled with low membership and noncompetitive elections, as well as attendance and retention. The Missouri Students Association endured multiple setbacks last year, including the resignation of Presidentelect Haden Gomez, attempted impeachments and Senate election errors.

“The problem with retention is that people don’t find value in MSA,” Senate Speaker Mark McDaniel said. “And if students don’t find value in MSA, that’s a problem.” In response to these problems, Senate has been working to create more events and programs ensuring the continued participation of new and old members. The programs include helping students access free resources such as textbooks, attempts to bring food trucks on campus and the Senate mentorship program. “We’re trying to give students on

campus more options for books and food,” McDaniel said. Work on the food truck project will be starting in the next few weeks. The Senate mentorship program builds relationships between current and previous senators. This allows the members to gain experience and learn from one another. McDaniel also hopes to bring back a program called the Senator Caucus. The caucus was active two years ago and allowed new and returning senators, professors and administrators to meet.

Participants would discuss key skills and strategies needed in Senate. McDaniel encourages students to come to the public weekly committee meetings, which take place at 6 p.m. Tuesday. “Once students find value in Senate, people will get more involved,” McDaniel said. “Senate is where freshmen are able to become student leaders.” Edited by Emily Gallion egallion@themaneater.com

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Continued from page 1 both closed to undergraduates for the 2016-17 academic year, would be available to graduate students this year instead. Respect is the university’s first on-campus housing option for graduate students in 15 years, Director of Residential Life Frankie Minor told The Maneater in June. There are 42 graduate student units available in Tiger Reserve, Minor said in June. About 40 graduate student units are available in Respect, and sections of the building will also be used as temporary housing for visitors, such as visiting faculty, according to the Columbia Missourian. While on-campus housing might not work well for some graduate students, Alex Howe, a

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doctoral student in philosophy and Graduate Professional Council treasurer, said it could be ideal for international graduate students. “My understanding is that we have a significant international student population who, per capita, are the biggest utilizers of GPC’s services,” Howe said. “I would expect that that sort of a plan would be attractive to an international student who’s coming here for the first time. This would be a rental agreement with something that the university has its name on, so you can feel secure in the decision. The meal plan is included, so you don’t have to go off campus or have a car.” Respect is more expensive than the university’s other options for graduate students. According to the ResLife website, MU’s student apartments — Tara Apartments, University

Heights and Manor House — range from $460 to $755 a month, which includes internet and cable, but not furniture or utilities, except some at Manor House. Tiger Reserve is $485 per month, and comes fully furnished with utilities, cable and internet included. Rent at Respect is $1,000 per month and includes furnishings, utilities, unlimited laundry, internet, ethernet and cable. Although there are two kitchens in the building, a dining plan is included. The Coalition of Graduate Workers and the Forum on Graduate Rights have been advocating for benefits like housing, childcare and healthcare for the past year. The forum was created in August 2015 after the university gave graduate workers 13-hours notice that their health insurance coverage would not

be renewed, and the coalition was formed shortly afterward. Howe believes the graduate student population is more diverse and has different needs than the average undergraduate when it comes to housing. “The median age is 32,” Howe said. “People are combat ve terans , home owners , parents, many of these people are from other countries and completely different cultures with no safety network.” MU did not announce that Respect would be used as graduate student housing until June, when Howe says many students had already signed leases elsewhere for the upcoming school year. He said he’s concerned that the low numbers of graduate students living in Respect could be used as leverage against the coalition. “What’s really concerning is

that they might use the data to say, ‘Look, we gave you housing and nobody used it, so that’s a demand that you have — we tried to do it and it wasn’t used. We’re not going to continue doing it,’” Howe said. “So they have this public image of trying to help when we’ve spoken out about our needs.” At the graduate rights rally on Aug. 24, associate professor Rabia Gregory spoke of students standing their ground and their focus on goals and demands for this year. “Stand firmly when you see something you’re upset about, and demand proper compensation for your labor,” Gregory said. “Don’t let a budget crisis hurt teaching or research. And make sure that students stay a priority no matter what.” Edited by Kyra Haas khaas@themaneater.com

neutrality clauses in MSA’s bylaws. “One of the big discussions that we had at the end of last year was, ‘How far could members of MSA influence elections?’” McDaniel said. “We’re making sure that the president and their cabinet, or the speaker and their cabinet, aren’t using their official capacity as leaders to try to influence students.” Last Januar y, former President-elect Haden Gomez resigned the night of his scheduled inauguration after GroupMe screenshots revealed his campaign violated the Board of Elections Commissioners

Handbook. Former Speaker Kevin Carr came under fire for allowing a prolonged and intense open forum session, which one former senator described as “public execution.” Former MSA Advisor Farouk Aregbe accused Carr of siding with the opposing Syed Ejaz/ Heather Parrie slate. “It is clear that a lot of people in this room supported one candidate or another, and we have to keep that in mind,” Aregbe said during an emergency Operations meeting before the Senate meeting in which Gomez resigned. McDaniel served on the Board of Elections Commissioners

for one year after departing MSA and was very critical of the election process when he returned to MSA. He voiced his concerns in a letter to the editor published by The Maneater in February. In the letter, McDaniel stated his objections regarding the way MSA handled filling the vacant presidential and vice presidential seats. He said thousands of MU students were having their voices silenced due to the elitist mindset that MSA had developed, or the “involvement cult,” as he called it. A key goal MSA set for itself prior to the upcoming school year is increasing the level of accessibility that students

have to their government. Last March, Carr proposed an act that requires Senate to hear any petition that receives 50 signatures or more. McDaniel urged students to use the petition process as a tool to have their voices heard. “We haven’t been doing too good of a job promoting that to students,” he said regarding the new petition process. “A student government that ignores the voices of students should disband immediately.” Edited by Emily Gallion egallion@themaneater.com

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Continued from page 1 cabinet’s Department of Student Communication was already hard at work updating the website. The decision is the beginning of MSA’s plan to repair the breach of trust between the student body and MSA in the upcoming year. Senate Speaker Mark McDaniel hopes to accomplish this restoration of trust by limiting the amount of pull current officers in MSA have on elections by enforcing

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CAMPUS SAFETY As a result of the accidents on Jan. 22, 2015, and the community outrage that followed, then-Mayor Bob McDavid created the Task Force of Pedestrian Safety. Wasowicz also said she has noticed a few new curbs put in place, and the Public Transit Advisory Commission is meeting with the Missouri Department of Transportation to redesign a safer bus system. Because designing safer bus routes and installing curbs take months or years to complete, CCRC focuses on building lasting relationships with city

officials. “The misconception with CCRC is that our projects aren’t always things that are tangible and you can see,” Wasowicz said. “Our projects last longer. With the other committees of MSA, sometimes it's something that can be done in a semester, and you can look at it and say, ‘Hey, look at what we did.’ A lot of CCRC work is relationships, so it's a lot of facilitating conversations and ensuring students are a part of them.” AFFORDABLE HOUSING “One of the big issues, and not just for CCRC, is affordable student housing,” Wasowicz said. “Several of the complexes being built right now are luxury student housing, so they’re a lot more expensive.”

Wasowicz said the issue is significant to students because many are forced to take out loans to afford rent. “It doesn’t make economic sense to to take out a loan to pay for something that you’re never going to own,” Wasowicz said. “These complexes have hardwood f loors, granite countertops, private pools and sand volleyball courts. All those things drive the cost up.” Wasowicz feels that those amenities aren’t necessary for full-time students who simply want a place to sleep. Additionally, CCRC will be working with Off-Campus Student Services to create a database for students with all the available student housing options. A similar database is already available on the GoMizzou app, but landlords

Coloring Cosmo Park

Runners gathered in Columbia’s Cosmo Park on Saturday morning to participate in a colorful 5K, part of the Color Run Tropicolor World Tour 2016. Labeled as “The Happiest 5K on the Planet” by The Color Run’s website, the Color Run was founded in 2011, making

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must pay to be included on the list. “When you have to pay to be a part of those, it’s not an accurate representation of all the places available,” Wasowicz said. “That’s skewing the market. My understanding is that a lot of private landlords that only rent out one home aren’t included on those lists. We just want [a database] that isn’t as exclusive.” FOOD TRUCKS Since 2014, CCRC has been trying to bring food trucks to campus. Currently, Campus Dining Services operates all the dining halls and food stores in the Student Center; they also own several on-campus franchises, including Subway and Starbucks. If students

buy food on campus, they’re purchasing through CDS. Former CCRC chairman senior Syed Ejaz referred to the current situation as a “campus food monopoly.” “We’re in discussion with CDS to see if food trucks are viable, so more information will be coming on that soon,” Wasowicz said. As for other projects, CCRC is always looking for student input. “Our committee is made up of only 10-15 people, so we can’t possibly know everything that is going on,” Wasowicz said. “It’s great to get input on what we should be working toward. Students are our constituents. We are elected by and work for them.” Edited by Emily Gallion egallion@themaneater.com

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The ultimate guide to game day Where you should eat, where you should shop, and what you should do to get ready for football. LYNDSAY HUGHLEY Reporter Are you ready for Missouri football to be back in action? Here are some hot spots that are bound to make any game day in Columbia outstanding: Harpo’s Bar & Grill 29 S. Tenth St. If you’re coming into town the night before game day and looking to have a good time, visiting Harpo’s is a must. Harpo’s is not only a classic pub-style restaurant, it’s also adjacent to 10 Below, which features a live DJ, bottle service and an insane dance floor. The Skyy Bar, which is a rooftop bar that overlooks the university, is also a part of Harpo’s. There’s also another section of the building called the Atrium Bar, where football games are displayed on giant screens. If you don’t have your tickets, the vibe at Harpo’s on game day is almost as fun as actually being in attendance at Faurot Field. MC Sports 2300 Bernadette Dr. Every single Mizzou fan should be decked out in black and gold attire from head to toe while rooting for the Tigers. The short 10-minute commute from Faurot

Field to MC Sports makes this sportswear store the perfect spot to grab some lastminute gameday essentials. Whether you’re looking for an M-I-Z tank to beat the heat in or a Z-O-U sweatshirt to shield yourself from the cold, MC Sports will have you covered. Gotcha 819 E. Walnut St.

win. Even if you don’t have tickets to the big game or simply want more of a low-key atmosphere, Stadium Grill is the best place to unwind and enjoy some football. Hy-Vee Various locations

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All football fans know that tailgating is a major key to having a successful game day. Hy-Vee is the best location for picking up all the tailgating necessities to chow down prior to game time. They have hundreds of deals weekly, so there’s a strong chance you could get a package of hot dogs for less than a dollar and some inexpensive buns to go with it. Be sure to check out Hy-Vee’s weekly deals so you can get your tailgating cuisine for a bargain, or look at manufacturers’ coupons to get money off of all your essentials.

Looking for a pre-game bite to eat? If you don’t plan on tailgating, Stadium Grill’s diverse, extensive menu selection features appetizers such as buffalo chicken dip and Chicago-style nachos, both of which are fantastic pre-game snacks. Its interior decorations create sporty vibes that are sure to get everyone pumped for a Mizzou

Mizzou football’s home opener is Sept. 10 against Eastern Michigan, so get ready to throw on your Tiger gear and sing the Alma Mater — football season is about to be in full swing. Edited by Katie Rosso krosso@themaneater.com

If the typical black and gold Mizzou shirt doesn’t convey your school spirit enough, head over to Gotcha and check out their wide selection of costumes. Grab some tiger ears, tails or even a full-on tiger suit (if you’re that enthusiastic) to show off your Tiger pride in style. Gotcha lets customers rent costumes as well as purchase them, so you could be twinning with Truman the Tiger for one game or all season long.

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Your guide to being a respectful SEC tailgater Make sure you don’t ruin the fun for everyone else. BEN JARZOMBEK The start of classes means many things: the end of summer, the beginning of another semester and (maybe most importantly) the start of football season. While the fate of our team this year is up in the air, it doesn’t mean that we all can’t have some fun. And what better way to have fun during football season than a tailgate? Depending on who you ask, the history of tailgating goes all the way back to people selling food and wine at the site of a French beheading, though modern tailgating may root its history in the first collegiate football game in 1869. Regardless of its origins, tailgating has become a staple of football season. Some may say tailgating is an inherently rowdy practice, but there are some simple guidelines to make sure that your fun doesn’t ruin the day for everyone around you. Don’t get too drunk Look, I get it. To many college kids, alcohol goes hand-in-hand with tailgating. While you shouldn’t necessarily be consuming any alcohol if you’re under 21, for those that do drink, keep some level of control. If your level of intoxication is a nuisance to those around you, you have most definitely gone entertainment. Better yet, ask the host too far (and should probably reach for some what you should bring. water). Respect the space By definition, a tailgate is essentially Be a generous guest a party that takes place in the parking In the hierarchy of the proper tailgate, lot. Stadium parking lots tend to be there are hosts, and there are guests. If two things: cramped and dirty. Because you are not hosting a tailgate, treat your attendance as you would a nicer party. of this, you may not have all the space Contribute to the tailgate in some way, in the world, and your space may not whether it be food, drink or some form of be the cleanest. However, this doesn’t

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invite you to invade the space of others or leave garbage everywhere. Be sure to bring garbage bags to clean up after the game, and make sure your group isn’t taking over other people’s space. Don’t be an idiot Tailgating is supposed to be a fun, social event. Being a decent person and having fun are not mutually exclusive activities: You can definitely

have fun while being respectful of the situation around you. As a general rule, if whatever you’re doing makes you question whether you’re being a decent person, you may want to refrain from doing that. This ensures that your day is not only fun for those with whom you are tailgating, but also those who are tailgating around you. Edited by Katie Rosso krosso@themaneater.com

THE DEAL WITH DOCUMENTARIES

Touchdowns and tailgaters: The culture of NFL Sundays Documentary America’s Parking Lot illustrates how America’s team is slowly becoming the Elites’ team. ALLY RUDOLPH

Twenty-four million dollars. According to Spotrac, an independent website dedicated to reporting on sports salaries and events, the average salary of an NFL quarterback is $24 million. These men are the most paid players of “America’s game,” but a 2012 documentary titled America’s Parking Lot explores possibly the most dedicated sector of football culture: tailgaters. In 2009, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones announced he would be moving the team from their 38-year home at Texas Stadium to a brand new, stateof-the-art facility 25 minutes away in Arlington, Texas. The move did not come without frustration from the fans. Enter Cy Ditmore and Stan “Tiger” Shults. These two longtime Cowboys season

ticket holders aptly became known as the leaders of the “Gate 6 Crew.” Every Sunday, these two would spend anywhere from $700-1,000 on food, booze and anything else they needed to make their tailgates the only ones worth going to. These men did not know each other before tailgating and did not really know one another outside of tailgating, but the power of hometown pride brought these men together, and not even a move and price hikes could tear them apart. With the switch from Texas Stadium to AT&T Stadium came a price hike like nothing the NFL had seen before. The implementation of personal seat licensing charges hiked season ticket prices up by as much as $150,000 per seat. Forcing a season ticket holder to purchase a PSL is a way of making up for lost revenue and, simply, a way to make money. When the Cowboys moved, every

season ticket holder had to cough up the money to buy a PSL for every seat they wanted to purchase for the upcoming season. Many of the “Gate 6 Crew” struggled with making the decision to buy a seat, and many made the choice not to cough up the cash. America’s Parking Lot doesn’t just explore the culture of tailgating; it explores the elitist ways of the NFL. Football began as a sport for the common man but has shifted into something else. A ticket to the first Super Bowl cost just “6 dollars and topped off at 12,” according to CBS News. Taking in inflation, the most expensive Super Bowl I ticket would be equal to $86 in today’s currency. The cheapest ticket to the most recent Super Bowl game ran at around $4,145, according to a CNNMoney report. This documentary explores how slowly a game meant for the common man has evolved into nothing more than

endless corporate greed and screwing the little guy. When I chose this documentary, I expected to laugh at the ridiculous antics of middle-aged men and their love affair with football, but as I watched, I became attached. I felt for the men who every Sunday spend inordinate amounts of money, name their children after players, even plan their mothers’ funerals around a home game for their beloved team. I hurt as season ticket holders of 30 years had to forfeit their seats because the ownership of “America’s Team” cared more about luxury boxes and corporate sponsors than the fans they play for. You may not realize how important a game can be to some people, you may not care, but if you watch America’s Parking Lot, you will learn. You will see how one team or one place can hold such a big place in someone’s life, someone’s being and someone’s heart.

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Voters revolt against spineless GOP establishment Unfulfilled campaign promises led to Trump’s nomination. CHRIS VAS Countless former GOP leaders and sitting members of Congress are refusing to support their nominee for president. What these Republicans fail to mention while they are bashing Donald Trump is that they essentially endorsed Trump long before he was running for president. When elected officials failed to carry out the many campaign promises they made, Republican voters were forced to turn to another kind of leader. In spring 2010, the Affordable Care Act, dubbed Obamacare, was signed into law. For the next eight months, everyday people worked extremely hard to campaign and send Republicans to Washington to repeal and replace Obamacare. In November 2010, the GOP gained over 60 seats and regained control of the House. For eight long months, Republican voters listened to politicians tell them that if they volunteered for their campaigns and donated money to them, they would head to Washington and rip up the new healthcare law. The Republican House was unable to deliver on its campaign promises. Meanwhile, President Obama was having little difficulty delivering on his campaign promises, despite his party not having control of the House. Conservatives across the country continued to believe in the champions they sent to Washington. Everyday people were told that if they donated more of their valuable time and money, the Republicans could take control of the Senate in 2014. Once again the people delivered and gave their beloved political party control of both chambers of Congress. Surely President Obama’s outrageous policies would be stopped, right? Wrong. In 2015, Congress passed a $1.8 trillion spending bill. Once again, the very people who worked so hard to elect “conservative” politicians were lied to and let down. Despite all the talk from Republican members of Congress about defunding Planned Parenthood, ending sanctuary cities, deporting immigrants who entered the country illegally and reigning in out-of-control spending, conservatives across the country were left with absolutely nothing to show for their hard work. Republicans feel betrayed, lied to and let down. The candidates who made promises to them for years turned out to be slimy career politicians who were unwilling to stick their necks out for their constituents. Donald Trump is playing off people’s anger and distrust of politicians. The very Republican lawmakers who refuse to endorse their nominee for president are directly responsible for Trump’s success. It’s time for Republican leaders to get on the Trump Train; otherwise their time in Washington will be short-lived.

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MSA transparency is necessary Making the move to publish voting records online is much-needed. Every Missouri Students Association election cycle, candidates promise to increase transparency, and it seems that it might finally be on the way. MSA Senate is making a push to publish all voting records online. Spearheaded by Social Media and Technologies Coordinator Riley de Leon, MSA will begin publishing voting records online more consistently as a part of their website overhaul. This move increases the transparency of the largest student government on campus and will keep its elected student officials accountable for their actions. “The decision, ultimately, to post the voting records is more of an accountability check,” de Leon said. “It ensures that we are doing our jobs, and that people see that.” De Leon is making a change that should have been made years ago. There has been a section of the MSA website for voting records, but posting slowed at the beginning of last semester. What was posted was separated by gaping

holes in information. Publicizing the voting records not only lets students see what decisions their senators actually make, but it will also allow them to make more informed choices about candidates in the future. For example, anyone voting in an MSA presidential election will be able to see the voting history of the candidates who were previously involved in Senate to get an idea of what they really stand for. Making voting records more accessible will also make senators publicly responsible for their votes. Senators will be forced to make more careful and educated votes with the knowledge that someone could see their decisions at any given time. If MSA senators don’t want their name attached to a vote, they should not have joined MSA in the first place. Allowing students to know in an easily accessible way what is going on in MSA Senate is also a way to keep Senate concentrated on important campus

issues and keep out unnecessary legislation. Legislation like debating who would win in a battle of Batman v Superman makes a mockery out of MSA and makes the student government appear unprofessional. General knowledge of what is coming to the floor will hopefully keep discussions like this out of the conversation. Public voting records would also end the possibility of secret ballots. Secret ballots allow senators to cast votes anonymously and without accountability. Having consistent records would prevent this practice and keep all votes fair and public in the future. This is coming as a good sign of faith from MSA. In a time when trust in the organization has dwindled because of last year’s presidential election, releasing public voting records demonstrates that MSA is trying to win back and keep the trust of the student body. This is the time for MSA to be transparent and stay transparent.

The Political Pupil

Trump, not Clinton, displays bigotry, blatantly panders to minorities If Donald Trump actually saw people of color as “human beings worthy of a better future,” he would reach out to and interact with them. TESS VRBIN It’s fairly normal for presidential candidates to trade criticisms and even insults on the campaign trail. But a recent exchange between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, in which they accused each other of bigotry, is worth a closer look. Clinton, the Democratic nominee, has been criticizing her Republican opponent’s discriminatory words and actions for some time now. After Clinton said last week that Trump is “peddling bigotry and prejudice,” Trump decided to throw accusations of racism back in her direction. At a rally in Mississippi on Aug. 23, he accused her of pandering to racial minorities, calling her “a bigot who sees people of color only as votes, not as human beings worthy of a better future.” Yet less than a week before, in a mostly white suburb of Lansing, Michigan, Trump aimed a speech at black voters that cast the demographic in a deeply negative light. “You’re living in poverty, your schools are no good, you have no jobs, 58 percent of your youth is unemployed,” he said. “What the hell do you have to lose?” On Saturday, after basketball star Dwyane Wade’s cousin was shot and

killed in Chicago, Trump tweeted that the incident was proof that AfricanAmericans would vote for him. Not only did he misspell Wade’s first name in the tweet, but he also made the tragedy about himself, just like he did in June after a terrorist attacked a gay nightclub in Orlando. Trump’s history of disrespecting African-Americans goes back decades. In 1973, the Justice Department sued him and his father, Fred Trump, for discriminating against AfricanAmericans in their New York real estate business. The New York Times reported that while the Trumps did not admit guilt in the settlement, they were required to stop rejecting black customers. They did, but government research showed the apartments the Trumps sold to black tenants were a limited selection and in bad condition. Given that in just the past 14 months, Trump has said offensive things about Hispanics and Muslims and even sent out a tweet laced with anti-Semitism, it’s not surprising that his treatment of black Americans has been hurtful as well. Trump’s support among black voters is incredibly low, around 5 percent, and his behavior indicates he is not concerned about how they feel but rather is desperate to gain their favor and votes. Despite what he says about Clinton, he is the one trying to pander to them. If he actually saw

them as “human beings worthy of a better future,” he would reach out to and interact with black communities instead of giving speeches in largely white areas, and then he might know that not all black Americans lead the lives he described. The claim that Clinton panders to certain groups isn’t unfounded. In December, Clinton made a mildly controversial attempt to compare herself to Hispanic voters’ grandmothers. Regarding the allegation of bigotry, Clinton’s 1996 labeling of young gang members, many of whom were black, as “superpredators” still haunts her. Trump and GOP chairman Reince Priebus both cited that statement as justification for Trump’s accusation, even though she apologized for it in February. However, Clinton has reached out to racial minorities, forming positive relationships with undocumented immigrants and the mothers of young black men who were killed by police. Her efforts to learn about the experiences of marginalized groups make her far more prepared to lead our diverse nation than Trump, who tried to attract Hispanic voters in May by tweeting a photo of himself eating a taco bowl made at his own Trump Tower. He, not she, is the bigoted one, and people of color have a lot to lose if he is elected.

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Swim team raises $10,494 for cancer research The team participated in a Swim Across America event in Innsbrook, Missouri, on Saturday. PETER BAUGH Sports Editor Coach Greg Rhodenbaugh likes his swimmers to be involved with the community. The team participates in a variety of service projects each year, ranging from tutoring at Great Circle to working at food banks. On Saturday, Missouri swimmers and divers brought their volunteering to the water. All 58 swimmers and divers

participated in Swim Across America, an open-water swimming event that has raised over $65 million for cancer research in the last decade. Saturday’s event raised around $60,000 for cancer research, $10,494 of which came from money raised by the Tigers. “This is a great team bonding exercise,” senior Andrew Sansoucie said. “It’s great to just get the whole team out here, men’s and women’s team together, doing something for a good cause,

having fun, making a little trip out of it, making a day out of it.” Many Missouri swimmers competed in the 2.4-mile race, while others helped out as “angel” swimmers. The angel swimmers swam with other competitors and helped encourage them throughout the race. U.S. National Team member Michael Chadwick finished first in the 2.4mile competition, edging out Missouri teammate Fabian Schwingenschlogl. “It doesn’t matter who won or not,”

Schwingenschlogl said. “It’s just to show feelings towards people against cancer, showing that we’re here for them and just have fun.” The Tigers soared past their initial fundraising goal of $5,000. For freshman Caleb Hicks, it was exciting to see the the team bring in so much money. “It was great,” he said. “Really rewarding, lifts up your spirits when the whole team can come together like that.”

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Back in the swing of things: Men’s golf primed for big year Columbia’s own Will and Matt Echelmeier lead the Missouri men’s golf team into the 2016-17 season. GARRETT JONES Reporter There’s always a special connection for athletes to where they grew up. For redshirt senior Will Echelmeier and sophomore Matt Echelmeier of the Missouri men’s golf team, that place is right here in Columbia. “It’s cool, playing here in Columbia, especially this year,” Will Echelmeier said. “It’ll be different and better because we have a home tournament. We have a lot of fans, but in the past it’s hard for them to keep up with us because we’re always playing so far away.” The men’s golf team will play one tournament at home this season: the Tiger Invitational from April 10-11 at

The Club at Old Hawthorne. The team hasn’t competed at home since the NCAA Columbia Regional tournament in 2013. The Echelmeier brothers also spoke about the expectations of their play in addition to the team for the 201617 season. The team finished 12th of 14 schools at the 2016 Southeastern Conference Championship in Sea Island, Georgia. They reigned victorious at one tournament, the season-opening Turning Stone Invitational in Verona, New York. “Last year we just missed out on regionals,” Matt Echelmeier said. “And over the summer, that kind of hurt our guys, and we’ve had some players respond with some great rounds. We got a junior

college transfer [Trevor Ullestad] and a freshman [Rory Franssen] that will certainly help out; they’ve done some great things this summer as well. We don’t wanna look too far ahead though, the focus is on [the upcoming Turning Stone Invitational].” In addition to remaining focused on the current season, the Echelmeiers made it clear they’re avid followers of the PGA Tour. They paid homage to current tour player Peter Malnati, a Missouri graduate. “We pull hard for Peter,” Will Echelmeier said. “Everyone on the team follows him closely, and when he does well we’ll all text about it. It’s really cool to see someone so similar to us come from Mizzou and play well on the

PGA Tour.” Malnati has had recent success, winning his first PGA Tour event at the 2015 Sanderson Farms Championship in Jackson, Mississippi, and recorded a hole-in-one at the 2016 Wyndham Championship. Will Echelmeier stated that Malnati’s success creates a clearer picture for success on a professional level. “It’s so much easier to see yourself doing well in the pros when you see him, who wasn’t a big-time recruit, like most of the guys here, succeed,” Will Echelmeier said. “It’s no secret that it’s tough out there— he’s had his struggles in past years, but now to see him having

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success is really cool.” The men’s team returns all five of its previous starters. Franssen — an Iverness, Scotland, native and a member of the Scottish under-18 team — and Ullestad, of Jewell, Iowa, are the lone newcomers to the men’s team. In addition to Will and Matt Echelmeier, they join

Gangloff brought in $875, and senior Brittany Hammond raised $775. The proceeds of the event were donated to the Siteman Cancer Center at Washington University in St. Louis. The event also worked well

with Rhodenbaugh’s season plan. The coach was planning to hold open-water practices the first four Saturdays of the season, so the event fit into the team’s schedule. “We figured we’d go there and raise money,” he said. “It

was perfect for us.” Gangloff, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, said the Tigers intend to make the event part of their yearly routine. “We really want to wrap this event and the people involved in this event with open arms,” he

said in a speech after the event, “because we care about the individuals and the causes that everyone here is individually swimming for.” Edited by George Roberson groberson@themaneater.com

sophomore Preston Fleenor of Kansas City and juniors Hayden Buckley of Belden, Mississippi, and Luigi Botta of Cuneo, Italy. Euan Walker of Troon, Scotland, Linus Lilliedahl of Sadviken, Sweden, and Jacob Fair of Monett, Missouri, are the seniors on the team. The relationship the brothers have with each other is also very important to them. This season will be their second playing together on the golf team. Previously, they played

together for one season at Rock Bridge High School when Will Echelmeier was a senior and Matt Echelmeier was a freshman. “Growing up we were always competing, like in PingPong and basketball,” Matt Echelmeier said. “I don’t know if it’s the same with Will, but I always wanted to beat him. I always wanted to come out on top, and now that we’re on the same team here at Mizzou, it’s awesome. I’ve always loved

playing with Will, and the team shares our competitiveness with each other.” Will Echelmeier had a slightly different view on the dynamic. “I’ll tell you what it’s like competing in golf with Matt,” he said. “The only thing that we’ll compete peacefully in is golf. We haven’t finished a pickup basketball game that didn’t end in a fistfight in probably five years.” The brothers will look to build off last season’s

performance in the hope of improving even more this year. By combination of the dynamic of their brotherhood off the course, along with the drive and determination of the whole team, for the Mizzou men’s golf team, optimism is all around. “It’s safe to say we’re ready for a big year,” Will Echelmeier said. “We’re all excited to get to work.” Edited by Theo DeRosa tderosa@themaneater.com

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Maneater analyst previews Mizzou football

Assistant Sports Editor Tyler Kraft predicts what will happen in each Mizzou football game this year, and our team shares its predictions for the outcome and score of each game.

West Virginia

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South Carolina

Tyler says: Win

Tyler says: Loss

Tyler says: Win

Before you say it — yes, I know going into Morgantown will be tough. But the visitors hail from the Southeastern Conference. Last season, the SEC went 54-12 against out of conference opponents, including bowl games. (The nextbest conference was the Big 10, which went 49-18.) While people may remember the days of Geno Smith and Kevin White, West Virginia’s current offense is led by Skyler Howard, a streaky quarterback who has really only shown up against mediocre teams. If Mizzou’s offense can put up 20-plus points, the Tigers will start off the season on a high note.

In a battle of the Tigers, I can only see the ones who hold home-field advantage coming out on top. The Missouri offense will have trouble functioning in Death Valley while the Tiger defense will face a steady diet of Leonard Fournette. This game could be over by the end of the first half.

Will Muschamp is facing a tall task in rebuilding a South Carolina program that fell apart last season. Without Pharoh Cooper, the Gamecock offense doesn’t really carry any major threats. Couple that with a Tiger defense that looks to be one of the best in the country and you get what appears to be an easy Missouri victory.

Eastern Michigan Tyler says: Win Barring a major upset, this game should be a gimme for the Tigers. While Mizzou’s offense was horrendous last year, the Eagles were equally as poor on defense against the mighty MidAmerican Conference. Expect to see Mizzou put up a lot of points in its home opener.

Georgia Tyler says: Loss Mizzou’s best hope is that Georgia freshman quarterback Jacob Eason has not yet acclimated to the college game when the Bulldogs walk into Columbia. Expect a stout Georgia defense led by Kirby Smart to give Mizzou very few chances to score. Having Nick Chubb back and healthy doesn’t hurt Georgia’s chances either.

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Take the under on this game. In the end, I think this game will come down to which defense can create more turnovers. Luckily for Florida, they have a player who is one of the best in the country at forcing turnovers in Jalen Tabor. Remember last year when he silenced the Mizzou Homecoming crowd with a 40-yard interception return?

Tyler says: Win Vanderbilt and Mizzou were nearly identical last season. Both sported strong defenses that tried to compensate for their horrible offenses. Ralph Webb could prove to be a thorn in the side of the Tiger defense, but in the end, the Columbia crowd will prove too much for the Commodores.

Middle Tennessee

Tennessee

Tyler says: Win

Tyler says: Loss

This will be the game where Mizzou gets back on the horse and starts pushing for a bowl berth. Middle Tennessee was a force on offense last season and will continue to improve, with redshirt sophomore Brent Stockstill looking to best his 4,000-plus yard freshman season. However, he has never faced a tougher defense than the one the Tigers will throw at him on Homecoming night.

This year’s Tennessee team is projected to win the SEC East and possibly make the College Football Playoff. Joshua Dobbs could make a case for the Heisman by the end of the year, and a dominating performance over the Missouri defense is certainly in the cards.

Arkansas Tyler says: Loss

Delaware State

Tyler says: Win

Kentucky has major questions to answer this season after losing eight starters on defense from last season. Will Courtney Love be able to live up to the hype that his high school career produced? Will that be enough to level the odds? I don’t think so.

If the Tigers can win this game, they would have a good shot for a New Year’s Day Bowl if the rest of my predictions fall into place. However, Arkansas is possibly the most physical team in the SEC and maybe the entire country. The Tiger offense will have trouble moving the ball, while the Tiger defense will slowly erode away under the plodding Arkansas attack. Check out the full story online at themaneater.com

Peter Baugh, Nick Kelly and Tyler Kraft of The Maneater’s sports staff share their predictions for each game this season.

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Vanderbilt

Tyler says: Loss

Kentucky

This one should be another gimme for the Tigers. The Hornets went 1-10 last season, with many of their losses being blowouts. It should be smooth sailing for a Tiger offense that will be in need of a confidence boost before heading down to Baton Rouge.

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Harold lives out dream playing for Missouri football Defensive lineman Charles Harris: “[Jordan Harold] has always had the pass rush ability, but he’s probably the smartest person on the D-line.” ALEC LEWIS Sports Editor It was July 2015, and Aleshia Jordan did not want to play the waiting game. Her son Jordan Harold had just finalized a faithinspired decision to transfer from NCAA Division II football power Northwest Missouri State to Missouri in hopes of playing football for the Tigers. How was Harold going to do that? In Jordan’s eyes, it began with a drive to Columbia at that exact instant. “I said, ‘if you’re going to do this, let’s go to Mizzou right now,’” Jordan said. “He kind of looked at me and was like, ‘right now?’ And I was like, ‘yes, right now.’ So, he put on his Timberlands and we drove.” This story is somewhat reminiscent of a Hollywood script as Harold, who hails from Ferguson, Missouri, and stands 6-foot-2, has now earned a starting spot on one of the nation’s top defensive lines. Although he had longed to play for Missouri coming out of McCluer North High School in St. Louis, the black and gold did not have mutual interest, so Harold took an unofficial visit to Illinois and fielded interest from Division I schools like Ball State. Ultimately, Harold accepted a scholarship to play for Northwest Missouri State in Maryville, Missouri — a school that’s won two national championships in five years. Harold redshirted his freshman year and then, in 2014, he appeared in two games and recorded just one tackle for the Bearcats. That following summer, Harold — along with two others from Northwest Missouri State — were selected to play for USA’s U-19 football team in Kuwait. “That experience was amazing,” Harold said. “I met some coaches there and they told me my ability and how great they [thought] I could be. Some coaches even told me they thought I could go to the league, and hearing that kind of had an influence of me transferring.” Combine that success with the fact that he was unhappy living in a town oh-so-different from St. Louis in Maryville, and with his dream hanging out on the horizon, Harold decided to take the leap of faith and transfer to Mizzou. When he first told Jordan, she wanted her son to understand the risk he might be taking, one that included leaving a Northwest Missouri State football team that won the 2015 national championship and is a heavy favorite once again in 2016. “I tell all my kids that it’s so important to be happy and to live your life with, if anything, ‘oh wells’ but never ‘what ifs,’” Jordan said. “As long as he was able to deal with consequences of the choices and as long as he was going after a dream that he believes in, I told him he needed to do what he had to do.” So they drove and, upon arrival on campus more than a year ago in July, Harold and his mother planned on simply going up to the offices and speaking to anyone. That was until Harold spotted former Missouri defensive line coach Craig Kuligowski, walked up to him and introduced himself. Harold has termed the experience since then “a whirlwind.” At first, Harold said he had to come in, prove himself and prove everybody wrong. Early on, those such as preseason all-Southeastern Conference second-team selection Charles Harris took notice. “He’s a hard worker, he’s right there on my level,”

Junior Jordan Harold practices in the 2016 preseason. (Photo by Peter Baugh | Staff Photographer) Harris said. “He’s always had the pass rush ability, but he’s probably the smartest person on the D-line. He’s going to make great plays this year, and he’s somebody I’m looking forward to playing with.” In hearing about Harold’s success at Missouri, Aaron Brady, who coached that USA U-19 team in Kuwait and is the now coach at Malvern Prep in Philadelphia, said he “is not surprised.” “We won a gold medal [in Kuwait] with him as the leader of our team,” Brady said. “The way he carried himself as a gentleman and the way he played the game, I’m just very happy for him.” Jordan said she’s been inspired by her son’s

success, calling him a “genuinely great guy.” Like Harold has at times during camp — thinking about how far he’s come and where he still wants to go — when his mom first heard the news that her son earned a starting spot, she cried. They were tears of happiness and tears of joy knowing her son’s visions are taking shape. “Whatever he decides to do, he’s going to excel at it and always do his very best,” Jordan said. “That’s just [him].” Edited by Theo DeRosa tderosa@themaneater.com

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Oklahoma transfer Alex Ross looks to make a name for himself Ross could be Mizzou’s feature running back. TYLER KRAFT Assistant Sports Editor

t’s understandable for Missouri football fans to be skeptical of the Tigers’ future. Following a recruiting season that saw Mizzou lock up ESPN’s No. 2 ranked player in Terry Beckner Jr., the Tigers failed to score a single player in the 2016 ESPN 300. While Missouri could end up turning out unheralded stars like they have in the past — Shane Ray and Ziggy Hood, to name a few — talent is still the key in catching up with the top programs in the Southeastern Conference. However, Missouri did land two of the nation’s top recruits from five years ago. Both Chris Black, No. 22 on the 2012 ESPN 300, and Alex Ross, No. 70 on the 2012 ESPN 300, have relocated to Columbia to try to help the Tigers join the SEC elite. While Black’s playing time at Alabama was scarce, Ross made the most of his time at Oklahoma. Judging by the highlight reel he put together with the Sooners and even from his days at Jenks High School in Oklahoma, Ross could soon become Missouri’s featured running back. High school Right from the start, Allan Trimble knew there was something different about Ross. Trimble, who has been the head coach at Jenks since 1996, saw a running back who had an uncommon set of physical tools and knew how to blend them together to create a nearunstoppable force. “(He had both) speed and power,” Trimble said. “Alex also had the ability to get on the edge and outrun people as well as the ability to get the tough yards. He has sprinter speed.” Ross used both tools to average more than eight yards per rush as a senior while scoring

11 touchdowns. His efforts were awarded with a place on The Oklahoman’s All-State football first team. While being a force on the field, Ross was a sparkplug while watching from the sidelines. “He was a guy that they loved being around because of his temperament,” Trimble said. “Alex was the teammate that kept them loose and waiting to see what he would say or do next.” His efforts were noticed by Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops, who out-recruited Oklahoma State and Arkansas to make him a Sooner. However, Ross’ efforts in high school did not earn him a starting spot when he arrived in Norman, Oklahoma. Oklahoma After redshirting his freshman season, Ross was hard-pressed to find playing time as Oklahoma’s feature back. After losing out on the starting running back spot to then-freshman Samaje Perine, Ross was relegated to a special teams role. Despite his disappointment at not receiving the playing time he craved, Ross chose to hone his abilities as a return man in order to make an impact on the field. “When it didn’t go his way, he didn’t put his nose down, but he continued to compete and found a role and found a way to help the football team win,” said Josh Heupel, Missouri offensive coordinator and former Oklahoma offensive coordinator. Ross was placed on the All-American second team as a returner by CBS Sports his sophomore season. He also rushed for 613 yards and four touchdowns in Heupel’s final year at Oklahoma. In his junior season, Ross’ opportunities to run the football were cut back as Oklahoma turned into a more passing team with Baker Mayfield at the helm. Ross only received 32 carries on the year, down from his 88 the previous year.

After last season’s loss to Clemson in the Orange Bowl, Ross decided to follow his old coach and come to Columbia. Now Ross carries an advantage over some of his teammates because he already knows Heupel’s offense. The two often showcase their bond while meeting with the media. During a question directed at Ross about why he chose Missouri, Heupel shouted from the background, “He likes playing for Coach Heupel! That’s what he really likes!” Ross laughed and said, “I love Coach Heupel.” Ross has described the two as being like second cousins. Heupel is quick to deny that claim but does admit that the two share a close bond. “There’s a high trust factor [between the two of us],” Heupel said. “I trust him because he’s consistent everyday. He wants to be a great player and pushes for it every single day.” Still, Ross has a lot to learn. He will be a part of what appears to be a running-back-bycommittee scheme for the 2016 season. “[The running backs] are all coming along real well,” Ross said. “We all just split reps and just push each other. If someone makes a big play, then the other running backs have to make a big play.” Ross hopes his experience at Missouri will be different than his role as a backup for the Sooners. If his reps do increase, his old high school coach already knows what to expect. “On the field, he’s a player that will be fun and exciting to watch when he gets the ball in his hands,” Trimble said. “Off the field, he’s a player that will represent the University of Missouri in a positive way.” Edited by Peter Baugh pbaugh@themaneater.com

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Charles Harris preps for 2016 season amid NFL draft buzz Harris: “I don’t even care about that stuff. I might not be leaving next year, you never know what’s going to happen.”

PETER BAUGH Sports Editor On a dreary Tuesday afternoon, defensive end Charles Harris looked wide awake. The junior paid close attention to his coaches. He led a line for stretches. He nodded his head and sang along to the music blaring over the loudspeaker. Three NFL scouts watched. Harris has emerged as a star on the Missouri defensive line. He earned all-Southeastern Conference honors as a redshirt sophomore, starting all 12 games and racking up 56 tackles. Recent NFL mock drafts predict that he will go in the top 10 picks of the first round. Despite the hype, Harris says he is focused on the upcoming season. “I don’t even care about that stuff,” he said. “I might not be leaving next year, you never know what’s going to happen.” Though Harris may be tuning out the draft talk, his teammates have noticed his potential. When asked how high in the draft Harris could

go, senior teammate Aarion Penton said, “The sky is the limit.” “He gets our fire going a lot,” Penton said. “Whenever we need a big play, he’s shooting off the ball and back at the quarterback in a matter of 1.5 seconds … that’s the stuff that gets our blood boiling and our intensity level up.” Penton also feels that the pressure Harris and the Tigers’ defensive line put on the offense will lead to quarterbacks lobbing the ball, allowing for more interceptions. Coach Barry Odom said the junior is “playing at a different level than he did last year.” Odom and his assistants did not speculate on Harris’ draft potential, but they are optimistic about his future. “I hope he’s a high draft for the Missouri Tigers next year,” Odom said. “I want him to have a great year. He works extremely hard, is a great kid and has a bright future. If football is involved with it, he’ll have a tremendous career, and if it’s not he’ll have a tremendous career in his line of work. But I’m expecting him to have a really big year.”

DeMontie Cross, Missouri’s defensive coordinator, said the team will focus on the draft after the season is over. “We want to make sure he’s the best Tiger he can be first and help us win ball games, but obviously the young man is wired the right way,” he said. While Harris and his coaches have remained quiet about the draft, national media has taken notice of his potential. NFL.com analyst Daniel Jeremiah said Harris has outstanding “instincts , technique and power.” While Jeremiah commented on areas Harris could improve — his flexibility and fluidity, for example — he praised the defensive end’s natural instincts. Harris said he is focusing on what he can control. He wants to make every tackle that comes his way and win every one-onone matchup he faces. With this mentality, he seems to be set for another strong season. “Can’t nobody put no expectations on me besides myself,” he said. “I got my own goals in sight.” Edited by George Roberson groberson@themaneater.com

Preseason all-SEC selection Charles Harris practice on Aug. 23. Photo (by Peter Baugh | Staff Photographer)

Hatley ready to break out as a pass rusher Defensive tackle Rickey Hatley has failed to produce as a pass rusher while at Mizzou. He plans to change that this fall.

Photo courtesy of Mizzou Athletics.

NICK KELLY Reporter If there was ever a time for Rickey Hatley to seize the moment as a pass rusher, that time is now. Not only did coach Barry Odom’s dismissal of Harold Brantley and Walter Brady free up more snaps on the defensive line,

but Charles Harris’ emergence as a premier pass rusher in the Southeastern Conference will force opponents to double-team him, freeing up Hatley. The situation puts Hatley in a prime position to improve on his paltry two career sacks in seven starts and 33 appearances. Hatley won’t let his physical stature prevent him from taking

advantage of this opportunity. He gained 35 pounds as part of the offseason strength and conditioning program, the most of any defensive lineman on the team. “He looks really good,” sophomore defensive tackle Terry Beckner Jr. said. Beckner Jr. and Harris said Hatley also became noticeably

faster, a much-needed trait to improve his sack count. Hatley said he also worked on staying lower as he tries to get to opposing backfields. Michael Scherer, a redshirt senior linebacker, attributed Hatley’s physical change to his work ethic. “Big Rick works hard,” Scherer said. “It is not easy to do what he has done.” Odom has seen the progression and said Hatley has had “an unbelievable camp.” Hatley worked on his pass rush moves this summer and strived to make reads faster so that he can react quicker. “That’s been my big problem, and I have been working all summer with coach [Jackie] Shipp by ourselves trying to [work on] my keys to get back to the quarterback,” Hatley said. Shipp, the defensive line coach, emphasizes reading keys such as the direction of the running back or the types of blocks an offensive lineman makes — two aspects of the new philosophy he brings while replacing Craig Kuligowski, who left for a job at the University of Miami in Florida. Hatley said Kuligowski stressed defending the

pass first, while Shipp emphasizes defending the run first. Ironically, Harris said Hatley has become better at defending the pass under Shipp, adding that Hatley “played the run a lot more instead of pass” in 2015. Hatley made 27 total tackles and 4.5 tackles for loss last season. Although he focused on improving his ability to get after the quarterback in the offseason, Hatley also aims to increase his tackles for loss total in 2016. “Leading [the team in] TFLs is my goal,” Hatley said. That may be difficult lining up next to Harris, who led the SEC with 18.5 tackles for loss in 2015. If he can’t earn Mizzou’s TFL title, Hatley said he may even try to beat Harris in sacks — a grin spread across his face immediately after. Even if he can’t beat Harris in either category, Hatley will be able to walk away from the 2016 season with a smile if his teammates’ impressions of him are any indication. “I think Rickey is going to really blow up this year,” Harris said. Edited by Alec Lewis alewis@themaneater.com

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Offensive coordinator Josh Heupel speaks with the media following practice on Aug. 23. (Photo by Peter Baugh | Staff Photographer)

Heupel brings much-needed energy to previously lethargic offense New offensive coordinator Josh Heupel, who won a national championship with Oklahoma in 2000, strives to bring the Tigers’ offense up from the basement of FBS offenses. NICK KELLY Reporter

hen Josh Heupel walked into a Missouri football meeting for the first time, he didn’t hold back. Heupel, the Tigers’ new offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach, passionately introduced himself by yelling and screaming, stunning many players, including offensive lineman Kevin Pendleton. “We were like, ‘This guy’s here to work,’” Pendleton said. “He’s a fiery dude.” Missouri needs the fiery Heupel to come in and light a flame under the belly of an offense that averaged 13.6 points per game in 2015, which ranked 127th out of 128 FBS teams. It will be difficult — extremely difficult — to get the Tiger offense to the front half of the league in scoring this season. But if anyone has the energy to do it, it’s Heupel. He typically came in at 7 a.m. to work out despite a tough day ahead coaching two-a-day practices. During these practices, Heupel brought the same passion and energy he displayed the first time he met the team, sophomore quarterback Marvin Zanders said. “He is amped up,” Zanders said. “There is never a moment when he is dull.” Heupel’s time as a collegiate athlete was also anything but dull. As a quarterback at Oklahoma, he led the Sooners to a National Championship in 2000 while earning All-

American recognition, AP Player of the Year and Quarterback of the Year. Heupel also finished second in Heisman Trophy voting that same year. As a coach, he spent time at Arizona, Utah State and Oklahoma, where he helped quarterback Sam Bradford win the Heisman Trophy in 2008. Now, he’s coaching Zanders and Drew Lock, whom Zanders has competed with during the offseason. Lock, a sophomore, said Heupel’s background is something you cannot ignore. “There is no way in the world I am going to second-guess this man,” Lock said. Heupel arrived at a perfect time for the two signal callers. Lock and Zanders are talented but raw. Lock struggled when he started the final eight games as a true freshman for Missouri in 2015, tossing four touchdowns and eight interceptions. Heupel’s experience at quarterback should help not only Lock, but also Zanders, who will likely see the field as well this season. “He can feel for you and has a better perspective for what you are saying,” Zanders said. With all of the coaching staff changes Missouri went through in the offseason, Pendleton feels assured by having Heupel lead the offense. “He has your back and he is not going to do anything he wouldn’t want done to himself,” Pendleton said.

That’s not to say Heupel pampers his players, though. Tight end Sean Culkin said he is serious and work-oriented when he needs to be. Culkin added that he is glad Heupel isn’t someone who is “your buddy all the time.” “I feel like when you have a coach like that, by the time you leave the program, you won’t have a certain level of respect that you should have, a fear you should have of your coach because you respect him,” Culkin said. Heupel’s combination of seriousness, competitiveness and what Culkin called a “cool personality” has pushed players while earning their respect. “You want to give him your best because he demands that,” Culkin said. Heupel also strives to give his players his best, leading them with a consistent example. “He is the same guy every day, no matter if he is sick or having trouble at home, he comes in every day with the same mindset: to get better and be prepared,” Zanders said. To come in with this mindset requires the energy Heupel brings with him to work every day. It is that same intensity and exuberance that will give life to a Missouri offense that many expect will hold the Tigers back in 2016. “[His energy] is what our offense needed,” Zanders said. “It is going to work wonders, and everyone will see it.” Edited by Peter Baugh pbaugh@themaneater.com