Missouri Tigers

COLUMBIA, Mo. - The Southeastern Conference named Missouri Tigers senior cornerback Kenronte Walker its Defensive Player of the Week. Walker's late heroics helped save the day against Arizona State.  Walker deflected a go-head touchdown pass with 3:36 to go.  Then on Arizona State's final drive, Walker intercepted a pass in the end zone with 1:58 to go to see the victory.  The Fayetteville, North Carolina native added two tackles. Walker joined punt returner Marcus Murphy as SEC weekly honor recipients this season.

COLUMBIA, Mo. - There is little reward for Mizzou after the school's first Big 12 Tournament championship. The No. 4 Missouri Tigers (32-26) will open NCAA baseball tournament action Friday in Tucson Regional.  Mizzou open against the host school Arizona Wildcats.  The regional also features New Mexico State and Louisville. This is Mizzou's 22 tournament appearance, but the first since 2009.  Missouri is one of four Big 12 schools invited to the tournament.    

SHREVEPORT, La. - From one Tigers to another. Louisiana State University welcomed the University of Missouri to the Southeastern Conference with a full-page advertisement in the Shreveport Times.  The ad asks the Shreveport area to "get out and support the newest conference member. " Mizzou will play North Carolina next week in the Advocare Independence Bowl.  The Missouri Tigers will become an official member of the SEC in July. Talk Tigers with us on Facebook @KYTV TigerTalk or on Twitter @ky3tigertalk.

COLUMBIA, Mo. - Frank Haith and the Missouri Tigers received what they wanted.  Well it is sort of "the road less traveled. " The No. 2 seeded Missouri Tigers (30-4) will open play in the 2012 NCAA Tournament Friday in Omaha against the No. 15 seeded Norfolk State Spartans (25-9).  Michigan State is the No. 1 seed in the West regional. Mizzou won the Big 12 Tournament championship over Baylor Saturday night.  However, that was not enough to move the Tigers to the top line.  The selection committee rewarded Missouri with opening rounds trip to Omaha.  Missouri was not rewarded with a Midwest Regional bracket.  That regional finishes in St. Louis.

COLUMBIA, Mo. - The Missouri Tigers leading scorer remains a game time decision for Tuesday night's matchup against Texas Tech. Marcus Denmon received stitches under his right eye after Saturday's win against Oklahoma after he was struck in the face by teammate Laurence Bowers' elbow.  Denmon played just 14 minutes. "Well, he got a couple stitches on the face," said Missouri Tigers Head Coach Mike Anderson.  "Kind of one of those shiners that gets you some stitches. " Coach Mike Anderson says Denmon will be re-evaluated before the game.

COLUMBIA, Mo. -- City police are investigating a reported domestic assault involving former University of Missouri Tigers tailback Derrick Washington.  Police say an ex-girlfriend accuses Washington of hitting her in the face several times.  He faces a misdemeanor assault charge for the incident.  The woman told police that Washington refused to leave her apartment on Sunday morning.  Washington told police that the two of them argued but denied ever hitting her. The 21-year-old is already accused of sexually assaulting a former university tutor in June.

NEW YORK CITY, NY - Surprise, surprise. The San Francisco 49ers selected Missouri Tigers defensive end Aldon Smith with the No. 7 overall pick in Thursday's first round of the NFL Draft.  Draft analysts projected Raytwon, Missouri native as a mid-first round pick. The 6'2, 262 pound pass-rusher is considered a few seasons away from being an every down player in the league.  Smith recorded 11.5 sacks in earning Big 12 freshman of the year.  He added 5.5 sacks a season ago, limited by an injury early in the season.  Smith will likely play outside linebacker in the 49ers defensive scheme.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Co. - A pair of Missouri Tigers basketball stars hope to add a trip to China to their busy off-season program. Seniors Marcus Denmon and Kim English are competing for a chance to represent the USA at the World University Games in China next month.  22 of the top college basketball players are training at the U.S. Olympic facility in Colorado Springs this week.  USA Basketball committee led by Syracuse Head Coach Jim Boeheim will...

BUFALO, N.Y. - "Mr. Everything" has a new home. Former Missouri Tigers quarterback Brad Smith has agreed to terms with the Buffalo Bills over a four-year contract.  The ex-New York Jets all-purpose star cannot sign the new deal until tomorrow.  The Jets offers to other free agents likely ended Smith's fate. Smith spent five seasons with the Jets.  His breakout year came last year, returning two kickoffs for touchdowns. Talk Tigers with us on Facebook @KYTV TigerTalk or on Twitter @KY3TigerTalk.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Col. -- Missouri Tigers guard Marocus Denmon has a trip to China in his future. The senior from Kansas City survived two series of cuts to earn a spot on the USA's World University Games.  The team will train through Sunday.  It will then begin competition in China on Aug. 13.  Denmon led the Tigers in scoring last season, earning first-team all-Big 12 Conference honors. Purdue Head Coach Matt Painter, Butler Head Coach Brad Stevens and Tennessee Head Coach Cuonzo Martin will coach the squad of college all-stars.