Mizzou Football Archives

Jim Sterk gives updates on MU Athletics navigating COVID-19

May 14, 2020 4:58 PM Tyler Murry

COLUMBIA, MO. – Mizzou Athletic Director Jim Sterk spoke with media members about procedures and plans for how MU Athletics has dealt and will deal with COVID-19.

Mizzou football gets 2021 three-star Florida commit

May 13, 2020 5:12 PM Tyler Murry

Mizzou football coach Eli Drinkwitz added to his 2021 recruiting class with a three-star commitment. Florida athlete Davion Sistrunk committed to the Tigers on social media. 🤝 🐯🐯🐯 @Mizzoufootball @CoachDrinkwitz @Coach_Walters @EauGallieHC @QNHall_Uno_JTG @EGCoach_Ramos @coachmiller53 @BBerryCoach @SWiltfong247 @PowerMizzoucom @seanW_Rivals @GabeDeArmond @EGCommodores #bEGreat #EGscholarshipfactory pic.twitter.com/O44eIGFcKu— Davion Sistrunk (@DavionSistrunk) May 13, 2020 Sistrunk plays a lot of

‘Chase Chats’ raises more than $100,000 for Food Bank

May 3, 2020 1:11 PM Tyler Murry

Former Mizzou quarterback teamed up with former teammates from the 2007 Mizzou football team and MU to raise more than $100,000 to help families in need. The money will go to the Food Bank to help people struggling during the Coronavirus outbreak. Daniel and other teammates such as Jeremy Maclin, Chase Coffman and Sean Weatherspoon

Dates decided for Border War on the gridiron

May 2, 2020 12:52 PM Tyler Murry

Mizzou and Kansas football will play a four-game series against each other starting in 2025, according to a release from Kansas Athletics. We first told you in April that Mizzou Athletic Director Jim Sterk sent an email to Tiger Scholarship members stating an agreement on the Border War was near completion. The Tigers will host

Mizzou AD firmly believes football season will kick off as scheduled

April 28, 2020 5:39 PM Andrew Kauffman

Mizzou athletic director Jim Sterk remains optimistic about the 2020 college football season, Sterk said in a letter to season ticket holders on Tuesday. “I can tell you that we remain encouraged with the progress being made against the virus and firmly believe the Tigers will kick off as scheduled this fall,” Sterk said in

Intern Tyler’s tip of the week: April 27, 2020

April 27, 2020 11:14 AM Andrew Kauffman

Every Monday, our sports intern Tyler Driesenga will look back at this past week in sports news. Plus – he’ll give us his at-home tip of the week to keep you motivated during these tough times. You can watch his latest tip of the week in the video player above. Without further ado, here’s Tyler:

Denver Broncos draft Mizzou’s Albert Okwuegbunam

April 25, 2020 6:32 PM Tyler Murry

Mizzou tight end Albert Okwuegbunam became the second Tiger taken in the 2020 NFL Draft. The Denver Broncos selected Okwuegbunam in the fourth round with the 118th overall pick. He will get to join back up with his former Mizzou teammate, Drew Lock. “We talked to @DrewLock23 this morning, and he loves you to death.”@AOkwuegbunam

Mizzou’s Jordan Elliott drafted by Cleveland

April 24, 2020 11:03 PM Tyler Murry

Mizzou defensive lineman Jordan Elliott became the first Tiger drafted in the 2020 draft. The Browns selected Elliott with the 88th overall selection (third round). You can watch Elliott’s reaction to hearing the selection below. Welcome to Cleveland, @BIGJ5K !!! @Browns pic.twitter.com/q017fIMP6o— Peter Ariz (@PeterAriz) April 25, 2020 No other Mizzou Tigers heard their names

Mizzou football player suspended after arrest

April 20, 2020 9:35 AM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou defensive lineman Antar Thompson is suspended indefinitely from the football team following his arrest over the weekend. “We’re aware of the situation, and Antar has been suspended indefinitely, per department policy,” MU football spokesman Chad Moller said. MUPD arrested Thompson on suspicion of operating a motor vehicle in a careless and

Mizzou running back plans to transfer

April 17, 2020 3:52 PM Tyler Murry

COLUMBIA, Mo. – A team spokesperson confirmed that running back Anthony Watkins will transfer away from the Mizzou football team. Watkins played just one game for the Tigers as a Freshman against SEMO in 2019. He had six carries for 19 yards before redshirting the rest of the season. The remaining running backs on the

Multiple Mizzou coaches and administrators volunteer to temporary pay cuts

April 16, 2020 8:21 PM Tyler Murry

COLUMBIA, Mo. – A spokesperson for the Mizzou athletic department said athletic director Jim Sterk, football coach Eli Drinkwitz, men’s basketball coach Cuonzo Martin, women’s basketball coach Robin Pingeton, wrestling coach Brian Smith and baseball coach Steve Bieser all volunteered to take each a salary reduction from May 1 to July 31. The six were

Full interview: Former XFL standout L’Damian Washington ready for next challenge

April 13, 2020 4:18 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Former XFL and Mizzou football standout L’Damian Washington is back in Columbia during the COVID-19 pandemic. He said his playing career is likely over, but he’s thankful for his opportunity to play for the St. Louis Battlehawks this past season. “If someone guarantees you five games and some excitement and to meet

Mizzou football assistant coach creates workouts for kids at home

April 12, 2020 10:37 PM Tyler Murry

New Mizzou strength coach Zac Woodfin and his family created a YouTube series for workouts for kids to do during quarantine.

Mizzou and Kansas football working on Border War return

April 9, 2020 11:20 AM Tyler Murry

COLUMBIA, Mo. – In an email to Tiger Scholarship Fund members, Mizzou Athletic Director Jim Sterk said Missouri and Kansas are working on an agreement for a four-game series in football. Mizzou basketball will also face Kansas starting in 2020-21. The last time the Tigers and Jayhawks played football was on Nov. 26, 2011, in

Web Extra: Full interview with Gary Pinkel

April 5, 2020 7:15 PM Tyler Murry

ABC 17 Sports Director Andrew Kauffman spoke with former Mizzou football coach Gary Pinkel about his time in quarantine and what is ahead for the GP Made Foundation,

Former Mizzou football coach awards 25 scholarships to Missouri students

April 2, 2020 7:33 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Former Mizzou football coach Gary Pinkel awarded 25 scholarships to Missouri students through his GP M.A.D.E. Foundation on Thursday. Pinkel credited former MU athletic director Mike Alden for coming up with the scholarship idea. “That’s how it all started,” Pinkel said. “25 scholarships and a commitment of about $165,000 right now. We’re

Web Extra: Mizzou AD Jim Sterk answers questions about NCAA eligibility changes

April 2, 2020 6:49 PM Tyler Murry

Mizzou athletic director Jim Sterk as well as director of compliance Andy Humes answered questions from reporters about the changes to NCAA eligibility for spring athletes and other topics surrounding Mizzou athletics and the coronavirus.

Former Mizzou defensive lineman Aldon Smith returns to NFL

April 1, 2020 8:21 PM Tyler Murry

According to Jay Glazer with FOX Sports, former Mizzou defensive lineman Aldon Smith signed with the Dallas Cowboys to a one-year deal. The deal is worth $2 million dollars guaranteed with the opportunity to earn an additional $2 million dollars in incentives. Smith has not played in the NFL since 2015 due to multiple arrests

Web Extra: Coach Drinkwitz discusses COVID-19’s impact on the Tigers

April 1, 2020 3:35 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou football coach Eli Drinkwitz met with reporters on Wednesday to discuss COVID-19’s impact on the Tigers. Coach Drinkwitz said he’s not worried right now about whether or not the upcoming season will be affected by COVID-19. He said he’s taking things one day at a time. “It’s so much bigger than

Former MU football player and coach passes away

March 23, 2020 8:43 PM Andrew Kauffman

Former Mizzou football coach and player Woody Widenhofer passed away on Monday. Widenhofer coached the Tigers from 1985-88. He was a linebacker for MU from 1961-64. Former #Mizzou Head Coach and linebacker Woody Widenhofer has passed away.Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and former players & teammates. 💛 pic.twitter.com/XhZTd3MPZK— Mizzou Football (@MizzouFootball)