Mizzou hires new director of football operations, plus other spring practice notes

Mizzou coach Barry Odom announced on Saturday that the Tigers have hired Mike McHugh as the new director of football operations.

Odom says Mike McHugh is Mizzou's new director of football ops. Held the same title under Larry Smith in the 1990s.

— Dave Matter (@Dave_Matter) March 12, 2016

The Tigers completed a spring practice on Saturday, and there were several other notes of interest to come out of Columbia:

#Mizzou WR Nate Brown has moved back to outside receiver after playing in the slot last year.

— Pete Scantlebury (@PeteScantlebury) March 12, 2016

Odom says he's not concerned about Harold Brantley being able to add weight back by fall (he's pretty thin). Has to take care of academics.

— David Morrison (@DavidCMorrison) March 12, 2016

Shipp said he didn't think it would be fair to answer how far Brantley is from being back, but marveled at how far he's come since June.

— David Morrison (@DavidCMorrison) March 12, 2016

Terry Beckner Jr. says he's able to run wihout pain or stiffness on his surgically repaired knee. Said spring is about getting mental reps.

— David Morrison (@DavidCMorrison) March 12, 2016

The more #Mizzou defenders we talk to, the more I'm convinced this defense will not look like what we saw a year ago.

— Brandon Kiley (@BKSportsTalk) March 12, 2016

J'Mon Moore says #Mizzou's WRs are now labelled as 1-4. Subtle change from the typical "X", "Y", "Z" terminology.

— Brandon Kiley (@BKSportsTalk) March 12, 2016

#Mizzou WR coach Andy Hill said Alabama transfer Chris Black brings a seriousness to the group. He's a "yes sir" guy. Very coachable.

— Brandon Kiley (@BKSportsTalk) March 12, 2016