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Kirby Moore, Mizzou OC, gives bye-week assessment of Brady Cook, offense
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Kirby Moore couldn’t run out of great things to say about the Missouri offense at a bye-week press conference this week.
Moore is in his first season at offensive coordinator in Columbia. The Missouri offense currently ranks fourth in the conference in terms of total offensive yards per game (443).
Moore first praised Brady Cook’s work ethic and said that the offense’s success is a group effort.
“I think it’s a collective effort. Brady’s work ethic is second to none and he does a really good job of putting in the work within the week and within his preparation,” said Moore. “That gives him confidence and he’s doing a really nice job out there executing the offense.”
Moore recalled a specific example about Cook’s preparation. Cook is constantly preparing and keeps an open dialogue with Moore.
“Anytime you’re out walking the halls 30 minutes before meetings, you’re always gonna see Brady Cook in there,” said Moore. “That’s not just a show, it’s consistent. He’s always working, asking the right questions. He’s asking me questions. During the week we do a really good job of having open dialogue.”
Moore was also asked if he thought the offense would be one of the best in college football from day one. Moore didn’t expect it but saw that the group had plenty of potential.
“I wouldn’t say that. There was obviously some potential, but there was a lot of work to be done and credit goes to our guys,” said Moore. “The work they put in within the offseason, summer camp, and Coach Baker with the defense we had to go against every day.”
Lastly, Moore was asked about the benefits of using Luther Burden in the slot. Burden has been on fire this year and is second in the conference in receiving yards with 905.
Burden moved into the position so naturally and it has paid dividends. There are a lot of things he can do well.
“For Luther, moving to the slot was a natural transition. He does a really nice job in terms of short-area routes, quickness, and some tremendous things with the ball is his hand,” said Moore. “He’s stretching the field vertically in the pass game and gives free access coming off the line.”
Grant Bricker was a former freelancer for The News TN in his hometown of Nashville, Tennessee. He now freelances for Saturday Football. Follow on Twitter @GrantBricker.
