Mizzou Football Archives

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)

Tre Williams meets with media

March 9, 2020 10:16 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou defensive lineman Tre Williams spoke with reporters for the first time since 2018 on Monday night. Hear from the former Rock Bridge standout in the video player above.

Web Extra: Coach Drinkwitz speaks after first spring practice

March 7, 2020 1:47 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team held its first spring practice on Saturday morning. You can watch our full interview with new head coach Eli Drinkwitz in the video player above.

Web Extra: Kelly Bryant speaks at NFL Combine

February 25, 2020 4:32 PM Andrew Kauffman

INDIANAPOLIS Former Mizzou quarterback Kelly Bryant spoke to the media at the NFL Combine on Tuesday morning. You can watch the interview in the video player above.

Web Extra: Albert Okwuegbunam speaks at NFL Combine

February 25, 2020 4:34 PM Andrew Kauffman

INDIANAPOLIS Former Mizzou tight end Albert Okwuegbunam spoke to the media at the NFL Combine on Tuesday morning. You can watch the interview in the video player above.

Battlehawks win home opener in St. Louis

February 23, 2020 9:00 PM Andrew Kauffman

ST. LOUIS (KMIZ) The St. Louis Battlehawks won their home opener over New York 29-9 in front of 29,554 fans at The Dome at America’s Center on Sunday. Former Mizzou wideout L’Damian Washington spoke highly of the fans after the game. Quarterback Jordan Ta’amu was 12/18 for 119 yards through the air. Running back Matt

Kam Scott to transfer away from Mizzou football

February 21, 2020 3:21 PM Tyler Murry

COLUMBIA, Mo. – A spokesperson for the Mizzou football team confirms that wide receiver Kam Scott will transfer away from the team. Scott has entered his name into the transfer portal. Based on court records, officers arrested Scott on Feb. 1 for marijuana possession, operating a vehicle without a license and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Sunday Sit-down with Eric Blum

February 9, 2020 10:23 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 Sports Director Andrew Kauffman brought on the Columbia Daily Tribune’s Mizzou Athletics Beat Writer Eric Blum in this week’s edition of Sunday Sit-down. You can watch the entire interview in the video player above.

Mizzou football adds to recruiting class on National Signing Day

February 5, 2020 1:16 PM Tyler Murry

COLUMBIA, Mo. – National Signing Day has been eventful for the Mizzou football team as head coach Eli Drinkwitz rounded out his first recruiting class with the Tigers. You can watch Drinkwitz’s full press conference in the media player below. Mizzou has signed five more players to its 2020 class. The most notable was defensive

Web Extra: Mizzou football assistant coaches meet with media for first time

February 3, 2020 6:09 PM Tyler Murry

Hear from Ryan Walters, Charlie Harbison, Curtis Luper, Casey Woods, Brick Haley, Bush Hamdan, Marcus Johnson, DJ Smith and Erik Link as they talk about recruiting, why the joined the Tigers and what the future looks like for Mizzou.

Mizzou defensive back enters transfer portal

January 23, 2020 3:06 PM Tyler Murry

COLUMBIA – A spokesperson for the Mizzou football team confirmed that corner Christian Holmes will transfer away from the team. Now that Holmes is in the transfer portal, Holmes is free to speak with coaches from across the country. Holmes played three seasons with the Tigers. In 35 games, Holmes 52 tackles, two interceptions and

Decade Recap: Top Ten Sports Stories

December 30, 2019 12:03 AM Andrew Kauffman

The ABC 17 Sports Department came up with a list of the top ten most important sports stories of the decade. You can watch the full recap in the video player above. TOP TEN STORIES 10. Porter family returns to Columbia 9. Michael Sam becomes first openly gay player drafted in the NFL 8. Karissa

Former Mizzou standouts shine for Denver pro sports teams

December 29, 2019 10:18 PM Andrew Kauffman

DENVER (KMIZ) Two former Mizzou standouts played well for their respective professional teams in Denver on Sunday. Former MU quarterback Drew Lock led the Broncos to a 16-15 win over the Raiders. The Lee’s Summit native is now 4-1 as a starter. The last @Broncos rookie QB with four wins? John Elway. The difference? #MizzouMade

Recap: Mizzou’s defense is worth Braggin’ about

December 22, 2019 11:08 PM Andrew Kauffman

ST. LOUIS (KMIZ) The Mizzou basketball team beat Illinois 63-56 on Saturday to claim Braggin’ Rights for the second straight year. ABC 17 Sports Director Andrew Kauffman recaps the Tigers big win over the Fighting Illini.

Sunday Sit-down with Gabe DeArmond

December 22, 2019 11:10 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 Sports Director Andrew Kauffman brought on PowerMizzou publisher Gabe DeArmond in this week’s edition of Sunday Sit-down.