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Missouri senior linebacker Brock Christopher upends Nebraska tight end Ryan Hill in the second half of MU’s 52-17 win Saturday. From the time he was old enough to enjoy his family’s twice-a-year trips to Columbia to watch the Tigers play on Saturdays, Christopher knew he was born to play linebacker at Missouri.  Read the Article

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Flying under the radar
By DAVE MATTER of the Tribune’s staff
From the time Missouri’s Brock Christopher was old enough to enjoy his family’s twice-a-year trips to Columbia to watch the Tigers play on Saturdays, he knew he was born to play linebacker at Missouri.

Rock Bridge miscues costly against Helias
By JOSH MOSLEY of the Tribune’s staff
About 67 minutes into last night’s game against Helias, Rock Bridge soccer Coach Kyle Austin had a difference of opinion with one of the sideline judges. After an angry exchange, Austin was ejected and had to watch the conclusion of the Bruins’ 2-1 defeat from afar.

MU women’s golfers finish sixth
By the Tribune’s staff
The Missouri women’s golf team placed sixth place at the McHaney/Morehead Invitational in Lubbock, Texas. After rounds of 315 and 310 on Monday, the Tigers carded a final-round 303 yesterday for a total of 928.

TAKE 2: An alternative look at the day in sports
By STEVE WALENTIK
I could take Michael Jordan in a Wizards jersey, and I’ve got no problem with Brett Favre donning a different shade of green, but the idea of Crash Davis wearing any uniform but the Durham Bulls’ is simply too much to handle.

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