Published Saturday, November 1, 2008
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In an attempt to spark his team’s offense, Colorado Coach Dan Hawkins decided to rotate QBs last week against Kansas State. The Buffaloes meet No. 16 Missouri tonight on Faurot Field.
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Today's Game
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Kickoff: 2 p.m.
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Stadium: Floyd Casey Stadium (50,000)
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Location: Waco, Texas
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TV: None
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Radio: 1400 AM, 102.3 FM
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Point spread: Missouri by 20.5
Missouri Schedule
Aug. 30 vs. Illinois W, 52-42
Sept. 6 SE Missouri W, 52-3
Sept. 13 Nevada W, 69-17
Sept. 20 Buffalo W, 42-21
Oct. 4 at Nebraska W, 52-17
Oct. 11 Oklahoma State L, 28-23.
Oct. 18 at Texas L, 56-31
Oct. 25 Colorado W, 58-0
Nov. 1 at Baylor 2 p.m.
Nov. 8 Kansas State TBA
Nov. 15 at Iowa State TBA
Nov. 29 vs. Kansas TBA |
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Scaled-down
defense a big hit
By DAVE MATTER
of the Tribune’s staff
When Missouri defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus gathered his half of the team for its weekly meeting Sunday, Colorado’s blank side of the scoreboard wasn’t the centerpiece of conversation.
BEHIND ENEMY LINES: Robert Griffin
Baylor QB makes quick impact on field, track
By JOSH MOSLEY
of the Tribune’s staff
Ask most defenders their first impressions of Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin, and fast will undoubtedly be one of them. At least that’s how Missouri defenders, his opponents today, would categorize the true-freshman signal-caller.
GETTING TO KNOW: Art Briles
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: LB Joe Pawelek
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