What Barry Odom had to say about his first Mizzou signing class

Barry Odom has already had to replace a coach and dismiss a quarterback before he ever coached a game as the Tigers head coach.

Another welcoming process to the trials and tribulations of being a SEC head coach was the short period during which he had to assemble his 2016 recruiting class.

With all of the obstacles, Odom appears pleased with the signees he was able to land.

He discussed things with the local media on Wednesday:

Odom: "Our staff has worked with great urgency. We were only on the road together for 12 days. Really excited to put together the class."

— David Morrison (@DavidCMorrison) February 3, 2016

Odom said mid-year enrollees will have a jump on playing time this year. Could be some O-linemen work into depth. LB, TE, DBs, too.

— Dave Matter (@Dave_Matter) February 3, 2016

Odom says MU didn't know whether it was going to take a QB or not during last season. Became a necessity after "that number changed."

— David Morrison (@DavidCMorrison) February 3, 2016

Odom: Cornell Ford continued to recruit Lafayette TE Brendan Scales the last few months. Sold him on vision he was wanted/needed.

— Tod Palmer (@todpalmer) February 3, 2016

Odom says "we will always continue to recruit" in response to question about whether the 2016 class is finished.

— David Morrison (@DavidCMorrison) February 3, 2016

Odom on adding to the class. "We’ll continue to look." Says staff is opening to sign more players in coming weeks, months.

— Dave Matter (@Dave_Matter) February 3, 2016

Odom: Cale Garrett is going to be a great Tiger. He impressed in camp, was encouraged to be patient as offer came late.

— Tod Palmer (@todpalmer) February 3, 2016

Odom on whether campus issues factored in: "I'm about dealing in truth. I really painted the picture for what this place is."

— David Morrison (@DavidCMorrison) February 3, 2016

Odom: "It's our job as coaches, mentors … to teach them about life and help them in any area."

— Dave Matter (@Dave_Matter) February 3, 2016

Odom: When you bring up race, everybody gets touchy. Coaches teach players about life. As a football team, can help make MU better place.

— Tod Palmer (@todpalmer) February 3, 2016

Odom on recruiting Texas: "If you circle some of the best years we've had and some of the best players, they come from the state of Texas."

— David Morrison (@DavidCMorrison) February 3, 2016

Odom on Bama WR transfer Chris Black: "He looked as this as an opportunity to help Mizzou right away."

— Dave Matter (@Dave_Matter) February 3, 2016