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MU football canceled practice to focus on social justice

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ)

Mizzou football said it decided to cancel practice on Friday focus on the current state of our country.

Missouri joined Mississippi State and Kentucky in deciding not to practice on Friday.

"We desire to use our platform as college student-athletes to shed light on the injustices that are plaguing our country and to help promote change," the team said in a statement.

MU has a closed scrimmage scheduled on Saturday. There is no word yet on if that will be played or not.

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