Let's briskly walk through a few notes regarding Missouri football. The Tigers held a scrimmage at Faurot Field on Saturday that consisted of 40 reps per unit, with each of the three offensive and defensive units squaring off at different times throughout the nearly three-hour workout.
For what it's worth, the offense won the scrimmage, 45-37. And don't ask me to break down the scoring system for you because I haven't the slightest idea of how it works.
This was the Tigers' final scrimmage before the annual Black and Gold Game to be held this coming Saturday at Faurot Field.
- Gabe DeArmond, of Power Mizzou, has a nice rundown of the day's events as well as who continued to excel in their pursuit of a starting job. In an offseason that is being characterized by as much uncertainty about the roster as there's being at Missouri in years, several names continue to make headlines, the most notable of which is sophomore quarterback Blaine Gabbert. Others include: defensive ends Jacquies Smith and Aldon Smith, cornerback Kevin Rutland, running back De'Vion Moore, and wide receivers Jerrell Jackson and Brandon Gerau, a former walk-on from Columbia who recently landed a scholarship with his solid play thus far this spring.
- For even more coverage on Saturday's scrimmage, check out the Columbia Daily Tribune and beat writer Dave Matter.
From present and future Tigers to one of the more recognizable names in Missouri's gridiron past. The Kansas City Chiefs' official website reports the team released wide receiver Will Franklin on Monday.
- Franklin, who caught 142 balls for 2,085 yards and 13 touchdowns during his four years at Missouri, was selected by the Chiefs in the fourth round of the 2008 draft. He played in 13 games, including one start, and recorded seven catches for 83 yards. Presumably, he was released because of numerous veteran wide receivers brought in by the new front office regime in Kansas City, led by new general manager Scott Pioli.
Here's to a quick and full recovery for Missouri guard J.T. Tiller, who underwent surgery last Wednesday to repair a torn ligament in his right wrist.
- Tiller, who shared Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year honors with Kansas' Cole Aldrich, and led the Tigers with 68 steals this past season, initially sustained the injury in a 69-65 win over Texas on February 4 when was fouled while attempting a layup late in the game. True to form, however, the gritty junior refused to even consult with doctors until the season had ended.
“My philosophy is the doctor never has anything good to say,” Tiller said. “I learned that in middle school, so I just didn’t want to have to go in there and they give me any bad news, like they did, and I’d have to sit out during the season.”
Tiller, who will be one of only three seniors (Keith Ramsey and Zaire Taylor) on next year's team, said last week he anticipates having to wear a cast for six weeks.
On a somewhat related note, Tiller was given the Tiger Hustle Award during the team's annual postseason awards banquet.
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