Eli Drinkwitz on 62-24 loss to Tennessee: 'To say I'm disappointed is an understatement'
Eli Drinkwitz watched as his Missouri Tigers turned in one of the most embarrassing efforts of the 2021 season thus far, losing at home to Tennessee 62-24.
The Tigers have a ton of issues, particularly on defense, where they gave up 452 rushing yards to the Vols.
But, the offense didn’t fare too well, either. QB Connor Bazelak threw for 0 touchdowns and 2 interceptions on Saturday.
After the game, Drinkwitz was dejected. Here’s some of what he said in his postgame press conference:
On taking the blame for the loss:
#Mizzou coach Eli Drinkwitz opens his press conference by taking the blame for today’s loss: “To say I’m dissapointed is an undertatement."
— Kyle Pinnell (@Kyle_Pinnell_) October 2, 2021
Coach Drinkwitz speaking to the media now. “We’ve got a long way to go but it starts with me…we took a step back today. But it doesn’t have to define us.” @KOMUsports pic.twitter.com/SYBD9u6mgb
— Lauren Michelson (@LaurenMichelson) October 2, 2021
On not pulling Bazelak late in the blowout:
Drinkwitz says he didn't consider pulling Bazelak, said, he "needs every rep he can get."
— Dave Matter (@Dave_Matter) October 2, 2021
On not being prepared for the Vols:
Eliah Drinkwitz takes the blame on today's game when he talked to Chris Gervino after the game "Very disappointed in the product we put on the field. It's my job to get us prepared and we obviously weren't prepared today." #mizzou
— Luis Nolla/550 KTRS (@luisminolla17) October 2, 2021
On how to bounce back vs. North Texas next weekend:
This is what Eliah Drinkwitz said to Chris Gervino on how he will get Mizzou ready for North Texas- "Personal Pride, it's personal pride in your performance, personal pride in representing Missouri, and you gotta draw upon it." #mizzou
— Luis Nolla/550 KTRS (@luisminolla17) October 2, 2021
Will the Tigers figure stuff out next week? Or, will the problems continue to compound? We’ll find out soon enough.
