Missouri’s 2015 class finished ranked on the edge of the Top 25, depending on which recruiting service to which you subscribe.
Overall, it was a very strong class for the Tigers, and after an exhausting final push that landed Terry Beckner Jr., coach Gary Pinkel and the staff deserve the opportunity to pat themselves on the back. Pinkel took full advantage during a press conference Wednesday evening.
https://twitter.com/DavidCMorrison/status/563103572053590016
Pinkel: Knew about Beckner Jr. since he was a freshman. Good person, humble. Wasn't sure what was going to happen this morning.
— Tod Palmer (@todpalmer) February 4, 2015
https://twitter.com/DavidCMorrison/status/563104174120783872
Pinkel: Beckner could have gone anywhere in the nation. Lauds his family, believes that helped #Mizzou. Also can achieve goals at #DLineZou.
— Tod Palmer (@todpalmer) February 4, 2015
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Pinkel on Lock: "Drew is a very, very talented player." Mentions that Michigan recruited him heavily late in the process
— Dave Matter (@Dave_Matter) February 4, 2015
https://twitter.com/DavidCMorrison/status/563107192748769280
Pinkel speaks glowingly about #Mizzou QB commit Drew Lock. Michigan HC Jim Harbaugh tried to flip Lock late in the process.
— Brandon Kiley (@BKSportsTalk) February 4, 2015
Coach Pinkel says #Mizzou will make a decision on another defensive assistant "in the next couple days."
— Brandon Kiley (@BKSportsTalk) February 4, 2015
Pinkel: Cost of attendance is a great plus for student-athletes, who can't have part-time jobs. Something that's very positive.
— Tod Palmer (@todpalmer) February 4, 2015
Pinkel: We've been talking to parents about new NCAA rules … food, cost of attendance, $ for working camps. Had one parent ask recently.
— Tod Palmer (@todpalmer) February 4, 2015
Pinkel favors an early signing date but doesn't want recruiting calendar tweaked too much.
— Dave Matter (@Dave_Matter) February 4, 2015
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An itinerant journalist, Christopher has moved between states 11 times in seven years. Formally an injury-prone Division I 800-meter specialist, he now wanders the Rockies in search of high peaks.
