2011 Missouri Tigers football team
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The 2011 Missouri Tigers football
team, in their 122nd season, represents the University of Missouri
in college football's
2011 season
. The team is coached by Gary Pinkel
, who returns for his 11th season with Mizzou, and play their home games at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium
. It is the Tigers' final season in the Big 12 Conference
before they depart for the Southeastern Conference
in 2012.
QB Blaine Gabbert
chose to forego his senior year eligibility and enter the NFL draft in 2011.
Four days after Gabbert declared for the NFL draft, DE Aldon Smith
(sophomore) also declared.
DT Sheldon Richardson, a 6' 4" defensive tackle originally from St. Louis
, signed a Letter of Intent
to play for the Tigers in 2011. He was ranked as the #1 DT prospect in the nation from many recruiting analysts, and a 5* rating (out of 5). He also was ranked as the #1 player at any position in the State of Missouri
. He originally signed with Mizzou in February 2009, but had to go to junior college
(College of the Sequoias
, in Visalia, California
) to improve his grades; played DT for them in the past two years. He was also rated the #3 junior college prospect by Rivals.com
. He also can play offensive tight end
as well as defensive tackle.
Michael Boddie, Gerrand Johnson, and Wesley Leftwich signed LOI prior to Feb. 3 and enrolled in classes this Spring semester. 'More Info'
All 17 recruits signed their National Letter of Intent
during the National Signing Period
(February 3, 2011 – April 1, 2011).
The recruits signed by February 2.
Fully one-half (9) of the 17 recruits are from Texas
, and four were in Missouri
; two of those four were from St. Louis
. The Mizzou class consists of four offensive linemen, four defensive backs, three linebackers, two wide receivers, two defensive tackles, a defensive end, and a quarterback. Richardson is the only junior college transfer.
A capsule look at Mizzou's signees here.
Missouri Tigers football
The Missouri Tigers football team represents the University of Missouri in NCAA Division I FBS college football. The team has competed in the North Division of the Big 12 Conference since the conference's inception in 1996...
team, in their 122nd season, represents the University of Missouri
University of Missouri
The University of Missouri System is a state university system providing centralized administration for four universities, a health care system, an extension program, five research and technology parks, and a publishing press. More than 64,000 students are currently enrolled at its four campuses...
in college football's
College football
College football refers to American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies, or Canadian football played by teams of student athletes fielded by Canadian universities...
2011 season
2011 NCAA Division I FBS football season
The 2011 NCAA Division I FBS football season, play of college football in the United States organized by the National Collegiate Athletic Association at the Division I Football Bowl Subdivision level, began on Thursday, September 1, 2011...
. The team is coached by Gary Pinkel
Gary Pinkel
Gary Robin Pinkel is an American football coach and former player. He is currently the head football coach at the University of Missouri, a position he has held since the 2001 season. From 1991 to 2000, Pinkel coached at the University of Toledo, where his team won a Mid-American Conference...
, who returns for his 11th season with Mizzou, and play their home games at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium
Faurot Field
Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium is the home field of the University of Missouri Tigers in Columbia, Missouri. It is primarily used for football. In 1972, Memorial Stadium's playing surface was named Faurot Field in honor of longtime coach Don Faurot. During the offseason, soccer goals are set up...
. It is the Tigers' final season in the Big 12 Conference
Big 12 Conference
The Big 12 Conference is a college athletic conference of ten schools located in the Central United States, with its headquarters located in Las Colinas, a community in the Dallas, Texas suburb of Irving...
before they depart for the Southeastern Conference
Southeastern Conference
The Southeastern Conference is an American college athletic conference that operates in the southeastern part of the United States. It is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama...
in 2012.
Recruits
Key Losses:- QB Blaine GabbertBlaine GabbertBlaine Gabbert is an American football quarterback for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League . He played college football for the University of Missouri Tigers before leaving early for the 2011 NFL draft after his junior year...
- WR Forrest Shock
- TB Matt Davis
- C Tim Barnes
- OL Kirk Lakebrink
- DE Aldon SmithAldon SmithAldon Smith is an American football outside linebacker who currently plays for the San Francisco 49ers. He was drafted by the 49ers with the seventh overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft...
- S Jarrell Harrison
- DL Bart Coslet
- LB Andrew Gachkar
- LB Jeff Gettys
- DB Munir Prince
- DB Carl Gettis
- DB Kevin Rutland
- DB Tony Buhr
- P Matt Grabner
QB Blaine Gabbert
Blaine Gabbert
Blaine Gabbert is an American football quarterback for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League . He played college football for the University of Missouri Tigers before leaving early for the 2011 NFL draft after his junior year...
chose to forego his senior year eligibility and enter the NFL draft in 2011.
Four days after Gabbert declared for the NFL draft, DE Aldon Smith
Aldon Smith
Aldon Smith is an American football outside linebacker who currently plays for the San Francisco 49ers. He was drafted by the 49ers with the seventh overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft...
(sophomore) also declared.
DT Sheldon Richardson, a 6' 4" defensive tackle originally from St. Louis
St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis is an independent city on the eastern border of Missouri, United States. With a population of 319,294, it was the 58th-largest U.S. city at the 2010 U.S. Census. The Greater St...
, signed a Letter of Intent
National Letter of Intent
The National Letter of Intent is a document used to indicate a student athlete's commitment to participating NCAA colleges and universities in the United States. The NCAA Eligibility Center manages the daily operations of the NLI program while the Collegiate Commissioners Association provides...
to play for the Tigers in 2011. He was ranked as the #1 DT prospect in the nation from many recruiting analysts, and a 5* rating (out of 5). He also was ranked as the #1 player at any position in the State of Missouri
Missouri
Missouri is a US state located in the Midwestern United States, bordered by Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska. With a 2010 population of 5,988,927, Missouri is the 18th most populous state in the nation and the fifth most populous in the Midwest. It...
. He originally signed with Mizzou in February 2009, but had to go to junior college
Junior college
The term junior college refers to different educational institutions in different countries.-India:In India, most states provide schooling through 12th grade...
(College of the Sequoias
College of the Sequoias
College of the Sequoias is a public two-year community college located in Visalia in Tulare County, in California's San Joaquin Valley. The current enrollment of COS is 13,000 students, and the college offers a variety of transfer, vocational, and community-based classes, including the fire/police...
, in Visalia, California
Visalia, California
Visalia is a Central California city situated in the heart of California’s agricultural San Joaquin Valley, approximately southeast of San Francisco and north of Los Angeles...
) to improve his grades; played DT for them in the past two years. He was also rated the #3 junior college prospect by Rivals.com
Rivals.com
Rivals.com is a network of websites that focus mainly on college football and basketball recruiting. The network was started in 1996 and currently employs more than 300 personnel.-Schools:The individual collegiate sites can be found...
. He also can play offensive tight end
Tight end
The tight end is a position in American football on the offense. The tight end is often seen as a hybrid position with the characteristics and roles of both an offensive lineman and a wide receiver. Like offensive linemen, they are usually lined up on the offensive line and are large enough to be...
as well as defensive tackle.
Michael Boddie, Gerrand Johnson, and Wesley Leftwich signed LOI prior to Feb. 3 and enrolled in classes this Spring semester. 'More Info'
All 17 recruits signed their National Letter of Intent
National Letter of Intent
The National Letter of Intent is a document used to indicate a student athlete's commitment to participating NCAA colleges and universities in the United States. The NCAA Eligibility Center manages the daily operations of the NLI program while the Collegiate Commissioners Association provides...
during the National Signing Period
National Signing Day
National Signing Day most commonly refers to a day in February, usually on the first Wednesday of that month, which is the first day that a high school senior can sign a binding National Letter of Intent for college football with a school that is a member of the NCAA, the main governing body for...
(February 3, 2011 – April 1, 2011).
The recruits signed by February 2.
Fully one-half (9) of the 17 recruits are from Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
, and four were in Missouri
Missouri
Missouri is a US state located in the Midwestern United States, bordered by Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska. With a 2010 population of 5,988,927, Missouri is the 18th most populous state in the nation and the fifth most populous in the Midwest. It...
; two of those four were from St. Louis
St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis is an independent city on the eastern border of Missouri, United States. With a population of 319,294, it was the 58th-largest U.S. city at the 2010 U.S. Census. The Greater St...
. The Mizzou class consists of four offensive linemen, four defensive backs, three linebackers, two wide receivers, two defensive tackles, a defensive end, and a quarterback. Richardson is the only junior college transfer.
A capsule look at Mizzou's signees here.
Schedule
2011 ScheduleRankings
Miami (OH)
@ Arizona State
Western Illinois
@ Oklahoma
@ Kansas State
Iowa State
Oklahoma State
@ Texas A&M
@ Baylor
Texas
Texas Tech
vs. Kansas (in Kansas City)
See also
- 2011 NCAA Division I FBS football rankings2011 NCAA Division I FBS football rankingsThree human polls and one formula ranking make up the 2011 NCAA Division I FBS football rankings, in addition to various publications' preseason polls. Unlike most sports, college football's governing body, the NCAA, does not bestow a national championship title. That title is bestowed by one or...
- 2011 NCAA Division I FBS football season2011 NCAA Division I FBS football seasonThe 2011 NCAA Division I FBS football season, play of college football in the United States organized by the National Collegiate Athletic Association at the Division I Football Bowl Subdivision level, began on Thursday, September 1, 2011...
- 2011 Big 12 Conference football season2011 Big 12 Conference football seasonThe 2011 Big 12 Conference football season is the 16th season for the Big 12, as part of the 2011 NCAA Division I FBS football season. It currently has 10 football teams due to the departure of Colorado to the Pac-12 and Nebraska to the Big Ten. It will also be the last Big 12 season for Texas A&M...
- Missouri Tigers football under Gary PinkelMissouri Tigers football under Gary PinkelGary Pinkel is the current head coach of the University of Missouri Tigers football team. He is the ninth person to fill the role. Since joining the Tigers in 2001, Pinkel has led the Tigers to a record of 77–49 , and seven post-season bowl appearances with a record of 3-4.** as of Dec...