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Missouri senior wide receiver Tommy Saunders caught seven passes for 109 yards in last week’s 31-28 victory over Baylor. After beginning his career as a walk-on, Saunders has climbed to ninth on MU’s career receptions list. Read the Article

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Grandpa knew best all along
By DAVE MATTER of the Tribune’s staff
Turns out, Tommy Saunders’ grandpa was right. Back when Missouri assistant coach Andy Hill was recruiting the wide receiver from Kearney - or, to describe the scene more accurately, when Saunders was selling himself to Missouri - Rich Weber, Saunders’ maternal grandfather, took issue with Hill’s final assessment: Saunders was welcome to join the program … as a walk-on.

Enjoy it while it lasts, Mid-Missouri
By RUS BAER of the Tribune’s staff
The area produced 10 playoff-bound football teams, including a staggering seven district champions.

TAKE 2: An alternative look at the day in sports
By JOE WALLJASPER
After nearly two years of campaigning, Barack Obama’s stance on all the key issues facing our nation seemed clear. And then, on the eve of the election, he dropped this bombshell during an interview aired on ESPN at halftime of “Monday Night Football.”

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