The word from all of the talking heads seems to be that there are a significant number of players asking about Mizzou and if they could be a fit. Hopefully Drink knows how to play that game well. Considering how new all of it is, I'm not sure anyone knows how to play it all that well. Such a balance between keeping your players that got you here and taking in new to restock the shelves. You have one more year with Cook and he has been better than most expected. What does Drink do if a premium Freshman or Sophomore QB wants to come to Mizzou? I know what Saban or Smart would do. It seems Drink is more of a Ted Lasso type of guy than a Saban or Smart. Now play that scenario out with every other position. Not easy choices, but choices that will define your team for the next few years.

I see Mizzou is a 6.5 pt underdog for the Cotton Bowl. I might take that bet, if I gambled. I think they showed they are not intimidated by a team's higher ranking. And Ohio St. may not have their hearts in the game, since they aren't one of the final 4. Or.... Ohio St. may show up with a chip on their shoulder and mop the floor with Mizzou

And this is why I don't gamble.