Tuesday
24Nov2009

Danario Alexander: A Historic Season

The Columns' Paul Fruin shows us how Danario Alexander is finally fulfilling his potential.  With another big game this past week against Iowa State, Alexander broke the receiving records Fruin references in the video.  Alexander now owns the Missouri record for single season receiving yards.

Sunday
15Nov2009

Mitchell coming

No longer a rumor: 5-star recruit Tony Mitchell has committed to Missouri.

Tony Mitchell must have enjoyed his time at Missouri this weekend. This is the only picture I've got of him, but we'll be seeing him on Mizzou Arena's court a lot in the future.Mike Anderson just landed the biggest recruit in his career at Missouri.  Rivals.com lists Mitchell as the nation's 15th best player.  The 6'6'' 220 lb. forward had narrowed his college choices down to Missouri, Georgetown and North Texas. 

Here is what espn.com had to say about Mitchell in June:

June, 2009: Mitchell may have been the strongest player in the camp. When he guarded Vince Carter in a one-on-one drill, Carter made mention of his strength. By nature he can defend in the post, but his 7-foot, 2-inch wing span allows him to go out deep on the perimeter and guard. He will be an extremely valuable defender in college. He will be able to defend small forwards, power forwards and some centers. Offensively he drives and finishes well along with scoring on offensive putbacks, and finishing dump-off passes through contact at the rim. His perimeter game offensively is raw but with a lot of potential. He needs to work on his jump shot from the the 3-point line as well as his mid-range jumper. If he does this he will be an extremely hard player guard because of his physical presence inside plus his ability to drive to the basket. He'll be more of a complete player. When it comes to rebounding, Mitchell is good but he could be much better. He should be a double-double guy because of his athletic ability, strength and skill set.

Video:

-MG

Thursday
12Nov2009

Finish Strong

Mizzou players tell Columns writer Paul Fruin their goals for the remainder of the season: