Drew Lock makes case for starting job in Missouri spring game
In the 21-0 win for the Gold (Offense) over the Black (Defense), the Missouri offense had its issues, but did manage to find the end zone, which wasn’t all that common last season.
Missouri's three touchdowns today are more than it had in 9 games last year.
— Dave Matter (@Dave_Matter) April 16, 2016
First-year coach Barry Odom and his offensive coordinator Josh Heupel tried to inject some excitement into the offense on the first play of the Black and Gold Game by calling a flea flicker. The play resulted in a sack, which is hopefully not an omen for the 2016 Tigers.
The first Missouri play from scrimmage in 2016 was a sack. Symbolism.
— Alec Lewis (@alec_lewis) April 16, 2016
After a scoreless first quarter, sophomore QB Drew Lock found WR Richaud Floyd for a four-yard touchdown pass, capping a 15-play, 80-yard scoring drive. Lock’s Gold team would go to the half up 7-0.
To open the second half, Lock connected with J’Mon Moore, who burned CB John Gibson, for a 64-yard scoring play. Lock, who has not yet been named the starter, finished 9-of-12 for 138 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions.
Missouri’s other scoring drive was led by QB Marvin Zanders. The sophomore quarterback ended a 77-yard drive, in which he went a perfect 6-for-6 passing, with a 20-yard touchdown throw to Justin Smith. The 6-foot-7 wideout had a notable advantage on the jumpball in the end zone.
The Tigers were dealt a scare on defense when DE Walter Brady left the game due to injury. He was later spotted on the sidelines with a brace on his leg. Odom told reporters Brady is fine and has a favorable prognosis.
NOTEWORTHY
https://twitter.com/DavidCMorrison/status/721463368096174081
Drew Lock is 8/10 for 74 yards with a touchdown and no turnovers, plus a 14-yard run thru 1.5 quarters.
— Tod Palmer (@todpalmer) April 16, 2016
First-team offense run game has generated 16 yards on 13 carries from running backs so far. Only big play was a 14-yard option by Lock.
— Tod Palmer (@todpalmer) April 16, 2016
https://twitter.com/DavidCMorrison/status/721467859856064512
https://twitter.com/DavidCMorrison/status/721485744909340672
https://twitter.com/GabeDeArmond/status/721485471159754752
Drew Lock looks much more comfortable dropping back & hanging in the pocket. Course, in scrimmages & practices, he always looks comfortable.
— Alec Lewis (@alec_lewis) April 16, 2016
Drew Lock to J'Mon Moore for 64-yards. A beauty down the sideline with Gibson in coverage.
— Dave Matter (@Dave_Matter) April 16, 2016
ODOM AFTER THE GAME
https://twitter.com/GabeDeArmond/status/721493094026194944
https://twitter.com/GabeDeArmond/status/721492862022455296
The line for Barry Odom. A more fan friendly coach #Mizzou pic.twitter.com/auBSSVQHMU
— Bill Pollock (@missourisports) April 17, 2016