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The defense played well against the Tiger offense as fan curiosity about the starting quarterback designation continues to pique.
As explained by KBIA Sports Director Darren Hellwege:
“As far as statistics from Saturday’s game, Franklin might be seen as having the advantage. He completed 13 of 21 passes for 116 yards and the two TDs. Meanwhile, Gabbert struggled at times, although often with 2nd string teammates going up against the starting Tiger D. He completed 8 of 22 for 48 yards and had an interception. And while Ashton Glaser has generally been considered as being somewhat behind the top two on the depth chart, he made a case to be included in the conversation Saturday with a strong performance, completing 14 of 17 for 95 yards.
De’Vion Moore led the way for the Tigers rushing with 57 yards on five carries, while Kendial Lawrence had 18 yards on four carries. Backup Marcus Murphy was quite impressive with 18 yards on three carries, and the Desoto, Texas sophomore led the team with 43 yards on four receptions.”
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Redshirt freshman Tyler Gabbert (7) darts out of the pocket as defensive lineman Marvin Foster (96) pursues during the Black & Gold scrimmage on Faurot Field on April 16, 2011. (Photo by Nick Gerhardt)
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Defensive back E.J. Gaines (31, right) celebrates with fellow DB Kip Edwards after intercepting a Tyler Gabbert pass in the first half of the Black & Gold spring scrimmage. (Photo by Nick Gerhardt)
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Senior tight end Michael Egnew (82) fights through a Jared Parham tackle. (Photo by Nick Gerhardt)
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Senior De’Vion Moore hits the turf after around the right side of the defense for a first down. (Photo by Nick Gerhardt)
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DB Trey Hobson (21, black) halts the progress of WR Gahn McGaffie (3, gold), soon to be aided by closing linebacker Darvin Ruise (12). (Photo by Nick Gerhardt)
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Fans lined one side of the stadium on a chilly Saturday morning in Columbia, Mo. for the Black & Gold spring scrimmage. (Photo by Nick Gerhardt)
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Defensive lineman Dominique Hamilton (90) hits quarterback James Franklin (1) as he throws. The defensive line and linebackers evade their offensive counterparts to hurry or “sack” the quarterbacks throughout the first half. (Photo by Nick Gerhardt)
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Sophomore tight end Eric Waters pulls down the catch in space as defenders Jared Parham, Kenronte Walker, and Marcus Malbrough close. (Photo by Nick Gerhardt)
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Redshirt sophomore offensive lineman Mark Hill (73) deflects blitzing defender Kenji Jackson (13). Hill is eight inches taller than Jackson, and outweighs him by nearly 100 lbs. (Photo by Nick Gerhardt)
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Sophomore quarterback James Franklin scrambles into the open field during the Black and Gold spring game. ( Photo by Nick Gerhardt )
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Sophomore tight end Eric Waters drops a pass thrown slightly behind him in the first half as redshirt freshman DB Daniel Easterly prepares to make contact. (Photo by Nick Gerhardt)
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Special teams face off for a field goal attempt, with players from the offense and defense mixed in on either side of the line of scrimmage. (Photo by Nick Gerhardt)
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Redshirt freshman Tyler Gabbert passes to the flat during the Black & Gold spring scrimmage. (Photo by Nick Gerhardt)
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Redshirt junior Gahn McGaffie (right, 3) brings teammate Brandon Gereau (left, 16) to the ground while celebrating Gereau’s touchdown grab. (Photo by Nick Gerhardt)
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Redshirt sophomore defensive lineman Michael Sam (52) lunges at De’Vion Moore (26). (Photo by Nick Gerhardt)
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Athletic Director Mike Alden, left) hands Tyler Gabbert the “Most Improved Quarterback” award during halftime of the Black & Gold spring scrimmage. (Photo by Nick Gerhardt)
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Mizzou head coach Gary Pinkel, left, jokingly balls his fists at former Mizzou standout Aldon Smith, enticing laughter from former Mizzou QB Blaine Gabbert, right. (Photo by Nick Gerhardt)
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Clockwise from top left, defensive lineman Marvin Foster (94), quarterback Tyler Gabbert (7), offensive lineman Travis Ruth (53), linebacker Andrew Wilson (48), tight end Eric Waters (81), wide receiver Gahn McGaffie (3), defensive back Trey Hobson (21), safety Tavon Bolden (10), and tailback Kendial Lawrence (4). (Photo by Nick Gerhardt)
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Coach Gary Pinkel, center, embraces former quarterback Blaine Gabbert, right, during halftime of the Black & Gold spring scrimmage shortly after doing the same with former defensive lineman Aldon Smith, left. (Photo by Nick Gerhardt)
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