Missouri rolls past Furman 52-12

By ALAN SCHER ZAGIER, Associated Press Writer Sep 19, 5:32 pm EDT

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COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP)—Blaine Gabbert threw for three touchdowns and ran for another as Missouri used a trick play to score the first of its six consecutive TDs in a 52-12 victory over Furman on Saturday.

Gabbert completed 17 of 25 passes for 256 yards and tied his career high with three TD throws. He ran 40 yards for another score.

Missouri (3-0) scored its first touchdown on a 40-yard pass from receiver Danario Alexander to fellow wideout Jared Perry. The play started with a cross-field lateral from Gabbert to Alexander.

Perry added a 48-yard TD catch on the Tigers’ next possession and set career highs with seven catches for 161 yards. Alexander also caught two TD passes.

Missouri led 42-0 at halftime before Furman (2-1) scored on a 21-yard pass from Jordan Sorrells to Tyler Maples.

Updated Sep 19, 5:32 pm EDT
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Head to Head - Week 3

Team Total Yds Pass Yds Rush Yds First Downs 3rdD% Pen./Yds Turnovers Time of Poss.
Furman 398 305 93 22 56.3% 10/94 2 35:31
Missouri 525 329 196 30 58.3% 9/75 0 24:29
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  1. kevin
    21. Posted by kevin Tue Sep 22 12:40am EDT

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    fireman42104: With all respect, what is the incentive for you to get on the Mizzou message board and antagonize the fans of a 3-0 team? So far, we have dominated 10 out of 12 quarters of football this season. Just like how Blaine was a little shaky in the first quarter against Illinois, he seemed very nervous and timid in the first half against Bowling Green as we all saw. However, I wouldn't be so quick to judge his playing ability. It seems more likely that he was nervous starting for the first time with Mizzou while being surrounded by an intimidating crowd in St. Louis. Those same jitters were also noticeable against Bowling Green probably because it was his first start at Mizzou in front of a sold out stadium. Is it a rookie issue? Yes, but as the season progresses he will most likely mature and grow out of it as he has already foreshadowed by how he calmly and confidently took over the second half of the Bowling Green game.

    I also don't see how anyone could say that we choked in the Big 12 Championship game because we were CLEARLY the lesser team. Our offense wasn't as good, nor was our defense. Everyone knew it. No one was surprised at our loss. That's what everyone expected. I doubt any other Big 12 North team would have performed better last year or the year before.

    You are obviously free to comment on this board all you want but there is absolutely nothing positive you could possibly achieve by trying to start an argument with Mizzou fans just because you don't like our trash-talking on OUR message board about NU and KU. If MU fans are on your message boards talking trash, then I am sorry because that is not what represents the majority of Mizzou fans. Overall, we are a classy bunch, as I am sure are majority of the Nebraska fans and even the Kansas fans (maybe).
  2. Shane
    20. Posted by Shane Tue Sep 22 12:12am EDT

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    oh ya, and barely squeeking by bowling green? a big 12 north title seems like a longshot after that game.
  3. Shane
    19. Posted by Shane Tue Sep 22 12:06am EDT

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    wow congrats on ur furman win, not even a D 1A school. and for ur win over a highly overated illinois team, which we all know that conference is weak anyway. all we heard about last yr was chase this and jeremy that. what happened last yr? u choked in the big 12 championship. ya the husker offense didnt play too well last week but their defense did. loose ends will be tightned up this week and the huskers will pull out the W. blaines prob shakin in his tighty whities thinkin about suh chasing him. GO BIG RED!
  4. jw
    18. Posted by jw Mon Sep 21 1:41am EDT

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    Who cares, really, for either team's schedule so far? Even assuming both teams keep winning, none of it really matters until Oct. 24.

    Even a Big 12 North title is nothing if Texas and Oklahoma are going to blow either one of us out in a championship game. It's still the JV versus the Varsity at this point. However, two home games against the best of the Big 12 South, now that will be a chance for the North to show it's arrived, and make the annual Thanksgiving showdown truly mean something.
  5. Cory
    17. Posted by Cory Mon Sep 21 12:26am EDT

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    Kansas didn't have to beat anyone. They started out ranked because of their returning senior class and a destructive offense. Kansas hasn't lost, and they haven't played a team close that they were expected to blow out.

    If Missouri wants to be ranked, they can't afford to have any more Bowling Green mishaps, especially at home. That was a close game, and for a team that wants to be ranked, you have to prove you are steps ahead of programs like Furman, Duke, Northern Colorado, Illinois, etc...

    Missouri wins next week, they enter the Top 25.

    David W C- You're a complete moron! offence? chock? Save yourself the trouble and don't speak. If you talk like a moron no one will take you seriously... I wouldn't exactly call Furman or Bowling Green top tier programs either....
  6. <i>nhuvijones</i>
    16. Posted by nhuvijones Sun Sep 20 6:26pm EDT

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    Missouri will surpirse this year, then dominate next year.
  7. Hauged Up
    15. Posted by Hauged Up Sun Sep 20 5:37pm EDT

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    What the fcuk did Gary Pinkel do to piss off those AP voters? Two weeks sitting at 26? Are they kidding? Jeeze, i guess they dont realize how weak nebraska AND VT are. That was a sorry excuse for a two-ranked team match. ha. i guess its up to the tigers to expose the Bo Pelinis weak little offense.
  8. David W C
    14. Posted by David W C Sun Sep 20 10:53am EDT

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    8 Who the hell did Kansas beat to get ranked!
  9. GeorgeB
    13. Posted by GeorgeB Sun Sep 20 9:04am EDT

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    Mizzou prevails over all!! First Bowling Green and now Furman!!! Good luck next weekend (Southeast Iowa Vo-Tech, if I'm not mistaken)!!!
  10. Luxref Staff
    12. Posted by Luxref Staff Sun Sep 20 5:31am EDT

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    Furman is from SC. That explains their performance.
  11. kevin
    11. Posted by kevin Sun Sep 20 1:17am EDT

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    Stupid Yahoo. There is supposed to be a "greater than" sign between OU and OSU, and NU and TTU. It's should read that Oklahoma is better than Oklahoma State and Nebraska is better than Texas Tech. Sorry about that if it seems unclear while reading it.
  12. kevin
    10. Posted by kevin Sun Sep 20 12:51am EDT

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    That's not really making a big statement comparing the three toughest games on each team's schedule. I might give a slight edge to Kansas, but it's not overwhelming by any means. Here's why I say that:

    Texas=Texas. Now I know KU has to play them in Austin which is definitely much more difficult than playing them at home. Either way though, it's still Texas. Most likely the Longhorns will beat both MU and KU.

    Oklahoma Oklahoma State. It somewhat evens out because Mizzou has to go to Stillwater and Kansas at least gets to host the Sooners in Lawrence. At any rate, OU is still the better team. This is particularly true when OU gets Bradford back under center. However, I think the matchup between the Sooners and the Cowboys will be a closer game than many expect.

    Nebraska Texas Tech. It seems that way for now at least which is why I would argue that NU should be the third toughest game on Kansas' schedule as well. It is very possible for this to change but at least at this point in the season it appears that NU is the better team.

    Again, KU barely has it a little bit harder than MU in those three games. It's not like it's a big enough difference to say that, when it's all said and done, KU had a much tougher road than Mizzou to get to the conference championship. I don't mean to be disrespectful. I just felt like Mizzou's SOS was being underrated.
  13. Luxref Staff
    9. Posted by Luxref Staff Sun Sep 20 12:39am EDT

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    Missouri should win all it's games this year.
  14. Tyler
    8. Posted by Tyler Sat Sep 19 11:28pm EDT

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    "Kansas schedule has been a joke at least Mizzou has beat a Big 10 team"

    I know! I don't know WHAT KU would do if they had Mizzery's tough tough schedule. I mean Bowling Green?! Gasp. Furman? Shudder. Nevada?! Faint. Illinois? Oh my god, you guys have it SO rough.

    While I admit KU's schedule is a little weaker than Mizzoura's, they make up for it in Big 12 play.

    Toughest three games

    KU-

    Oklahoma
    @ Texas Tech
    @ Texas

    Mizzouri's?

    Texas
    @OSU
    Nebraska

    Can't wait to see Mizzery back in the Top 25 after a great win against Furman. They should be ranked at least 19. That is if they have their voters voting instead of the ones that gave them their deserving 3 votes at the start of the season.
  15. Tyler
    7. Posted by Tyler Sat Sep 19 11:17pm EDT

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    Good Job Mizzery, way not to look like a joke like last time. Enjoy it while it lasts, you have the all challenging Nevada next.
  16. David W C
    6. Posted by David W C Sat Sep 19 7:17pm EDT

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    Just watched Nebraska make the biggest chock you will see in college football this year. How the hell can you leave a man wide open with the with no time outs and VT inside their own 20 with a minute to go! Someone needs to get benched ! Mizzou might end up all right in this conference Nebraska doesnt have an offence and Kansas schedule has been a joke at least Mizzou has beat a Big 10 team! Gabbert will be a much better Qb then Daniels and the defence couldnt possibly be as bad as last year I hope.
  17. johnny
    5. Posted by johnny Sat Sep 19 7:15pm EDT

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    I thnk blaine will be another mizzou great when he is done at mizzou
  18. Dietz
    4. Posted by Dietz Sat Sep 19 7:10pm EDT

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    Wow, three down and 11 more to go! M I Z...
  19. matt
    3. Posted by matt Sat Sep 19 6:26pm EDT

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    Tigers rule!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! mizzoufan is my email name go tigers! i had great seats at the game! row s!!!!!!!!!! go tigers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  20. Matt A
    2. Posted by Matt A Sat Sep 19 5:43pm EDT

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    Good win for the Tigers. GO MIZZOU!
  21. J. K.
    1. Posted by J. K. Sat Sep 19 5:39pm EDT

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    M I Z Z O U.


    KU sucks!!!!!
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Top Performers

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 Furman
T. Maples T. Maples, WR
6 Rec, 78 yds
1 TD
 Missouri
B. Gabbert B. Gabbert, QB
17-25, 256 yds
3 TDs
2 Rush, 44 yds, 1 TD

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