What Barry Odom said after Mizzou’s fourth-straight loss
By Adam Spencer
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The disaster that has been Mizzou’s 2016 season continued on Saturday afternoon with a 35-21 home loss to the Kentucky Wildcats.
After yet another disappointing defensive effort, in which the Tigers allowed 500+ yards of offense to their opponent for the fourth-straight game, first-year coach Barry Odom faced the media.
Odom, like many others in the program, is searching for answers as the season continues to spiral out of control.
Here’s what Odom had to say after the latest setback for the Missouri program:
On a string of disappointing losses:
Barry Odom presser has started: "Discouraged without question. Never once did I think this would be easy."
— Dave Matter (@Dave_Matter) October 29, 2016
Odom: “We’re not playing very good football. I look in the mirror and have got to find a way to get it fixed.” Admits he's discouraged.
— Tod Palmer (@todpalmer) October 29, 2016
On defensive meltdowns:
Odom: Poor tackling is most frustrating part of the season. "I've got to get that fixed."
— Tod Palmer (@todpalmer) October 29, 2016
On taking over defensive play calling:
Odom: I ended up calling the defensive game. Still likes defensive staff and thinks they're good coaches.
— Tod Palmer (@todpalmer) October 29, 2016
Odom will continue to call plays moving forward. Calls it "our defense" as a staff in terms of piecing game plan together. Asks for feedback
— Tod Palmer (@todpalmer) October 29, 2016
On rebuilding the Tigers’ program:
Odom: "I had a pretty good feel on what it was stepping into it. On Aug. 3, when we reported, felt like we had a long ways to go."
— Tod Palmer (@todpalmer) October 29, 2016
Odom: "We’re going to get there. I know I’m going to get that done."
— Dave Matter (@Dave_Matter) October 29, 2016
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
