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Missouri football might just have an effort problem.
No, not the indifferent, uncaring kind.
The Tigers, when it comes to the multiple holding penalties that cost them yards during Saturday’s win over Buffalo on Faurot Field, might be trying too hard to finish off some blocks.
“You know, we’ve got to learn to let go. When the ball is out, (when there’s) leverage, when a defender is broken away, we cannot continue to engage with the jersey of the defender,” Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz said. “And, so, there were three of those that were clear calls — easy, easy calls that are something that we have to correct.
“And you appreciate guys playing with effort and energy, but they’ve got to know when it’s crossing the line into a penalty.”
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The Mizzou offense still is off to an efficient start. The 2-0 Tigers have averaged more than 200 rushing yards per game, and they took what was offered to them in the passing game to comfortably knock off the Bulls.
But the penalties are a lingering issue. Especially with 24th-ranked Boston College on deck.
The Tigers had five flags thrown against them for holding vs. the Bulls, although only four of those stood on the final stat sheet. One holding call against wide receiver Mookie Cooper was declined by Buffalo because the Bulls picked Brady Cook off during the same play.
“I mean, up front our mentality is we’re trying to finish people all the time,” Missouri left guard Cayden Green said. “So, sometimes we go a little bit overboard. We’ve just got to work on not going so overboard.”
Two of the fouls went against offensive linemen, with Green picking up one and right tackle Armand Membou inviting…
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Author : Columbia Daily Tribune
Publish date : 2024-09-11 08:09:59
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