Join Mizzou beat writer Dave Matter for his live chat at 11 a.m. Thursday
Bring your Tigers football, basketball and recruiting questions, and talk to Dave Matter in a live chat at 11 a.m. Thursday.
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He looked good at times. The first pass was way behind his receiver and even though Lovett got a hand on it, Carnell made the INT. I thought Cook was better throwing the ball. Drinkwitz seemed to agree.I had a notebook prepared to publish last week but the coaching search got in the way. Here's what I had written about the QBs:* Quarterbacks Brady Cook and Tyler Macon combined to lead nine touchdown drives but also turned the ball over three times, a red-zone interception for Cook and two picks for Macon, one returned for a touchdown.Here’s their passing stats for the day:Cook: 16 of 20, 191 yards, 3 TDs, INT, 199.7 ratingMacon: 16 of 23, 233 yards, TD, 2 INTs, 151.6 rating“I thought both of them had good things and bad things happen to them during the course of the game, and they had to respond both in their own way,” Drinkwitz said. “Both of them led drives to really have a chance to either take the lead or come back. I thought, obviously, Maco had the drive at the end of the first half. And then Brady took his team right down and scored with very little time left on the clock, which was extremely impressive. Tyler had to drive the chance to go for two to win the game. So that was good. Obviously, both of them had some mistakes that they're gonna have to grow from and learn from. And that's part of it, it's better to make that mistake in a spring game than in the course of a game. But both have made mistakes that really put you behind the eight ball in trying to win a game. And so we got to learn from those and grow from those. Brady had the red-zone turnover that took points off the board, and then obviously, Maco had the two turnovers, one of them a pick six that ultimately cost his team dearly.” -
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1. Yes, because national media follow the game more closely than the average fan and are more aware of Gates' background and the job he did at Cleveland State.2. I don't know about odds, but if JT Daniels transfers here, he's the starter, without a doubt. He's not going somewhere to sit on the bench. So, consider he's looking at three schools - that we know of - I'd say there's a 33% chance he's the starter if we're giving each school an equal chance of signing him. If he does't come here, I'd give Cook the decided edge over Macon and Horn.
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Is Jones an upgrade from the current QBs? He completed 65% of his throws last year, 19 TDs, led the SEC with 13 INTs, rating of 141.7 - not a whole lot better than Bazelak. Jones adds yards with his legs, but I'm not sure he's worth pushing the current guys out of the program.
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One more for you. No communication regarding what may or may not be transpiring within the WBB program? And yet the expectation is the fans are to show up for games? Pay for tickets? Donate money? Care more about the program? My thought is the WBB program, the athletic department, etc. should be reaching out to its "customers" and engage them in a meaningful and transparent way and not play "keep away" with them. Thoughts?
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There was very little media access with that team all season. I'm not sure why. Either way I still believe that program has a low ceiling in terms of widespread interest. Even when they were making the NCAA Tournament and contending in the SEC with homegrown players, arena was half empty for most games.
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It was a bad look. His colleagues on the Board were not pleased. Trust me on that. But I wasn't surprised it came from that particular curator. He fancies himself as the board's basketball expert. He made it clear he doesn't read the Post-Dispatch, so I suppose he won't be reading this.
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Congrats to Coach P. regarding her standing firm in terms of her expectations and so forth of her players including those with the last name of Blackwell. Ms. Cunningham was spot-on in her social media messaging. One would think these players would listen to an individual w/ Cunningham's background........my bad. They're college children who often don't think.
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I have closely followed the Lady Tigers since Sophie Cunningham.. i was so excited about this season and saw it unravel before the suspensions and then plummet after the suspensions... if Ms Blackwell transfers what an awful ending to such a promising season. Something has gone terribly wrong.
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He was on my list of potential candidates that I published on March 11, hours after Martin was fired. So, yes. I had heard of him.
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Good afternoon, Dave. Any evidence during your reporting that Dr. Choi and the AD have communicated to Coach Gates what their strategy and expectations are moving forward, if indeed they have a strategy. Also, apparently Mr. Pickett and Mr. Brazille didn't like what they heard in their meeting with Coach Gates or believe the grass is greener elsewhere regardless of their conversation?
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Pickett and Brazile entered the portal before meeting Gates and before he was officially hired.I'm not sure what you mean exactly by strategy. He's hired to win games and make the NCAA Tournament. The firing of martin clearly signaled the expectations: making the NCAA Tournament 40% of the time and not winning a game in the Tournament isn't good enough.
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I disagree. It already has leveled the playing field more. When is the last time Jackson State signed four- and five-star football players prior to NIL? Look around. Schools that don't normally land elite recruits are now landing elite recruits. It's not a coincidence.
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You may be right on Emory Jones' passing abilities, but I think he rushed for over 700 yards too if I recall. I know Cook and Macon have some moves as well, but if you are asking me which of the 3 I would rather have starting with Luther and Co. this Fall (and I regularly make that drive from the Illinois side of the river) I would put my money on Jones. But I will agree it is close. Of course Daniels is the true stud I would like to see, but if we dont get him....
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I like the higher of Mr. Gates, you and up and coming. The question is if Mr. Gates was on the radar for Mrs. Reed-Francois why higher a consulting firm to help with the process of searching for a head coach. I know most if not all colleges have the same process, but could the colleges save money by doing more of the leg work?? Thanks for you chats and the PD coverage of the area colleges in sports
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We know Missouri is playing Kansas and Illinois. If I'm a rookie head coach, I'm not sure I want to play too many more challenging noncon teams of that caliber.Keep in mind: Gates will be the first coach in Mizzou history to play against Kansas and Kentucky in home games in the same season.I wouldn't think last year's transfers would want to sit out somewhere else. It doesn't make much sense, unless they can get a waiver.
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Good afternoon Dave. Any idea if the MU Athletic Department paid the $6 million completely on their own or if they had help from wealthy boosters who wanted a change...or is it not possible to get that exact information? Also, $6 million I suppose is a lot for a contract buyout especially with MU's perpetual struggling money issues. But did I read somewhere recently that Coach Calipari's contract buyout is in the neighborhood of $50 million?!?
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I don't know about Cal's buyout.Missouri and Martin did not actually mutually agree to part ways. That's a media/public relations euphemism for both sides sitting down and negotiating a settlement. From what I'm told, there was no negotiation with Martin. In fact, his agent was on vacation and unavailable to take part in any kind of negotiation. There is no separation agreement on file with the university, which simply means he was fired and MU will honor the terms of his buyout which calls for $6 million to be paid in equal monthly installments until April 30, 2024 or in a lump sum. Typically, buyouts come directly out of the athletics budget and not from a donation. Then again, this is the largest coaching buyout in the university's history. I can tell you this much: He's not taking a dollar less than what he's owed, nor should he.
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I appreciate the subscription as we all do at the paperWhen it comes to radio, I work exclusively for KTRS 550AM. I'm on McGraw Milhaven's show every Monday and Friday morning and make at least one sometimes two weekly appearances on the Big Sports Show in the evenings.I enjoy the chats.
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Worst nightmare came true the other day when Brazile entered the portal (wasn't surprised as much by Pickett), knowing other schools are likely pounding on his door. I really enjoyed watching that young fellow this season and think he's got a big upside ... so, as the previous chatter said, job 1 for our new coach, if he's the relentless recruiter they say he is, would be to pursue and persuade Brazile, Pickett, and Shaw to recommit ... and then go find that quality point guard wherever he may be. And you respond:
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Hi Dave. It seems like the NIL money stream will have to slow after some time passes. Pro owners chase free agents with $, but they receive a revenue stream that comes directly back to them from TV, tickets ect.. Donors in the NCAA are just spending the $ with no return revenue, it goes to the schools. Seems like the spending will have to slow down after the initial push. Thoughts? And thanks for the chats.
