Local Sports Stories
Improved defense could have Aggies in title hunt
By DAVE MATTER
of the Tribune’s staff
Texas A&M Coach Dennis Franchione has praised coordinator Gary Darnell for the Aggies’ defensive turnaround last season and called the work he did last year "a masterful job" during last week’s Big 12 Conference media days in San Antonio.
Columbia stage could tax riders
By STEVE WALENTIK
of the Tribune’s staff
Moms and dads won’t be the only ones racing into Columbia on Friday, Sept. 14, one day before the Missouri football team opens its home schedule against Western Michigan.
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