The Missouri Tigers open the football season next week against Miami of Ohio. The team has been practicing since August 4 and after three scrimmages are doing well according to Coach Gary Pinkel. The team’s last scrimmage was Thursday, with the offense winning 32-28, however the defense won the other two scrimmages and bragging rights for this year’s pre-season camp.
“I thought overall (the scrimmage) was good work,” Pinkel said after Thursday’s scrimmage. “We’re excited camp is over and we’ll wake up Saturday morning and that’s when we’ll start the Miami (Ohio) week for us. We’re excited about that, playing in a game and getting into game mode.”
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Defensive lineman Brendan Donaldson (58) handles an offensive lineman during scrimmage.
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Defenders stretch to try to block a point after attempt.
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Mizzou coach Gary Pinkel, in yellow, talks with the media following Thursday’s final scrimmage.
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Wes Kemp (8) reacts to missing a pass during scrimmage. He was defended by Braylon Webb.
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The hot weather often means rolling up the uniform shirts. Here Tony Randolph shows off his six-pack abs as he tries to stay cool.
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Bud Sasser is tackled by Tony Randolph.
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Defensive lineman Brad Madison (57) tries to reach quarterback James Franklin.
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A small group of fans watches the scrimmage.
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Team members work on everything from kick offs to hand offs during practice. Here quarterback Corbin Berkstresser works with running backs on hand offs.
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Injured offensive tackle Elvis Fisher talks with players as they stretch Thursday. Fisher suffered a season-ending knee injury earlier this month.
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Offensive lineman Mark Hill cools off with some water during drills Thursday.
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T.J. Moe (28) lands in the end zone, scoring a touchdown in Thursday’s final team scrimmage, which was won by the offense, 32-28.
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Starting quarterback James Franklin completed nine of 12 passes for 82 yards and one touchdown in Thursday’s scrimmage, the final one before the first game of the season.
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Tight end Michael Egnew turns upfield for more yardage after his reception. On defense is E. J. Gaines (31).
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Henry Josey had four carries—one for a touchdown—during Thursday’s scrimmage.
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