5 Bold Predictions For Missouri Football In 2015

By Tim Letcher

5 Bold Predictions For Missouri Football In 2015

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The Missouri Tigers surprised everyone in the SEC by winning the conference's Eastern Division in 2013. What did the do for an encore last season? They won it again. Can Mizzou make it three in a row? Here are five bold predictions for Missouri in 2015.

5. The Defense Will Re-Load

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5. The Defense Will Re-Load

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Every year, it seems that Missouri has outstanding defensive players departing for the NFL. And every year, they seem to have players ready to step in. Expect the same this season.

4. Russell Hansbrough Will Excel

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4. Russell Hansbrough Will Excel

Russell Hansbrough Missouri Tigers

Hansbrough was seventh in the SEC in rushing last season with 1,084 yards. With another year of experience under his belt, expect him to improve on those numbers this season.

3. Gary Pinkel Will Continue to Be Underrated

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3. Gary Pinkel Will Continue to Be Underrated

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In a conference full of some of the best coaches in the country, Pinkel is often overlooked. But make no mistake, this guy is one of the best coaches in the country as he continues to prove each season.

2. Maty Mauk Will Improve

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2. Maty Mauk Will Improve

Maty Mauk Missouri Tigers

Mauk showed progress last season, with 25 touchdowns, but he did throw 13 interceptions. Look for Mauk's numbers to get even better this season.

1. Missouri Will Not Win the SEC East

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1. Missouri Will Not Win the SEC East

Gary Pinkel Missouri Tigers

At the risk of falling into the same trap as the last two seasons, it says here that Missouri will not win the SEC East this season. But if they do come out on top, it shouldn't surprise anyone. However, it appears that Georgia will be the best team in the East this year.

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