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Could Hardy be another James Wilder?

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How nice would that be?
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He’s a hard running son of a gun. Lots of weapons in the Mizzou backfield. Now let’s get the O-line pulling its weight.
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Whatashame wrote: 29 Aug 2025 13:00 pm He’s a hard running son of a gun. Lots of weapons in the Mizzou backfield. Now let’s get the O-line pulling its weight.
Yeah, the blind side tackle wasn't ready. Or good? I'm not sure which. :?
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Red Bird Classic wrote: 29 Aug 2025 13:12 pm
Whatashame wrote: 29 Aug 2025 13:00 pm He’s a hard running son of a gun. Lots of weapons in the Mizzou backfield. Now let’s get the O-line pulling its weight.
Yeah, the blind side tackle wasn't ready. Or good? I'm not sure which. :?
Green, I thought, was supposed to be our best O-lineman. He did seem to struggle with taking care of his responsibilities. Maybe just some first game jitters but Mizzou has to limit those blind side hits. QBs won’t survive many of those types of hits.

I sure hope Horn is just a little bruised and nothing serious. Crazy he comes in for one play and sustains a serious injury.
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Whatashame wrote: 29 Aug 2025 13:18 pm
Red Bird Classic wrote: 29 Aug 2025 13:12 pm
Whatashame wrote: 29 Aug 2025 13:00 pm He’s a hard running son of a gun. Lots of weapons in the Mizzou backfield. Now let’s get the O-line pulling its weight.
Yeah, the blind side tackle wasn't ready. Or good? I'm not sure which. :?
Green, I thought, was supposed to be our best O-lineman. He did seem to struggle with taking care of his responsibilities. Maybe just some first game jitters but Mizzou has to limit those blind side hits. QBs won’t survive many of those types of hits.

I sure hope Horn is just a little bruised and nothing serious. Crazy he comes in for one play and sustains a serious injury.
Yeah. Hope Horn can come back next week or in two weeks. The way Pribula runs, It's very possible we'll need him sooner or later.
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Re: Could Hardy be another James Wilder?

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Red Bird Classic wrote: 29 Aug 2025 13:23 pm
Whatashame wrote: 29 Aug 2025 13:18 pm
Red Bird Classic wrote: 29 Aug 2025 13:12 pm
Whatashame wrote: 29 Aug 2025 13:00 pm He’s a hard running son of a gun. Lots of weapons in the Mizzou backfield. Now let’s get the O-line pulling its weight.
Yeah, the blind side tackle wasn't ready. Or good? I'm not sure which. :?
Green, I thought, was supposed to be our best O-lineman. He did seem to struggle with taking care of his responsibilities. Maybe just some first game jitters but Mizzou has to limit those blind side hits. QBs won’t survive many of those types of hits.

I sure hope Horn is just a little bruised and nothing serious. Crazy he comes in for one play and sustains a serious injury.
Yeah. Hope Horn can come back next week or in two weeks. The way Pribula runs, It's very possible we'll need him sooner or later.
The one good thing RBC is our number three QB is Matt Zoellers. Getting him as many reps as possible isn’t the worst thing. I think Zoellers Is going to be a good one.
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Re: Could Hardy be another James Wilder?

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Whatashame wrote: 29 Aug 2025 13:29 pm
Red Bird Classic wrote: 29 Aug 2025 13:23 pm
Whatashame wrote: 29 Aug 2025 13:18 pm
Red Bird Classic wrote: 29 Aug 2025 13:12 pm
Whatashame wrote: 29 Aug 2025 13:00 pm He’s a hard running son of a gun. Lots of weapons in the Mizzou backfield. Now let’s get the O-line pulling its weight.
Yeah, the blind side tackle wasn't ready. Or good? I'm not sure which. :?
Green, I thought, was supposed to be our best O-lineman. He did seem to struggle with taking care of his responsibilities. Maybe just some first game jitters but Mizzou has to limit those blind side hits. QBs won’t survive many of those types of hits.

I sure hope Horn is just a little bruised and nothing serious. Crazy he comes in for one play and sustains a serious injury.
Yeah. Hope Horn can come back next week or in two weeks. The way Pribula runs, It's very possible we'll need him sooner or later.
The one good thing RBC is our number three QB is Matt Zoellers. Getting him as many reps as possible isn’t the worst thing. I think Zoellers Is going to be a good one.
It's the best QB room we've had, at least under coach Drink.
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Red Bird Classic wrote: 29 Aug 2025 13:23 pm Yeah. Hope Horn can come back next week or in two weeks. The way Pribula runs, It's very possible we'll need him sooner or later.
Just keep hoping, say your prayers, eat your vegetables pay attention in school and maybe someday all of your dreams for Mizzou football will come true
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Re: Could Hardy be another James Wilder?

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Whatashame wrote: 29 Aug 2025 13:18 pm
Red Bird Classic wrote: 29 Aug 2025 13:12 pm
Whatashame wrote: 29 Aug 2025 13:00 pm He’s a hard running son of a gun. Lots of weapons in the Mizzou backfield. Now let’s get the O-line pulling its weight.
Yeah, the blind side tackle wasn't ready. Or good? I'm not sure which. :?
Green, I thought, was supposed to be our best O-lineman. He did seem to struggle with taking care of his responsibilities. Maybe just some first game jitters but Mizzou has to limit those blind side hits. QBs won’t survive many of those types of hits.

I sure hope Horn is just a little bruised and nothing serious. Crazy he comes in for one play and sustains a serious injury.
He’s Mizzou’s best guard playing tackle.
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Re: Could Hardy be another James Wilder?

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winonsports wrote: 29 Aug 2025 14:15 pm
Red Bird Classic wrote: 29 Aug 2025 13:23 pm Yeah. Hope Horn can come back next week or in two weeks. The way Pribula runs, It's very possible we'll need him sooner or later.
Just keep hoping, say your prayers, eat your vegetables pay attention in school and maybe someday all of your dreams for Mizzou football will come true
Have you ever thought that if you don’t have anything constructive to say to just be quiet?
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Re: Could Hardy be another James Wilder?

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Whatashame wrote: 29 Aug 2025 13:29 pm
Red Bird Classic wrote: 29 Aug 2025 13:23 pm
Whatashame wrote: 29 Aug 2025 13:18 pm
Red Bird Classic wrote: 29 Aug 2025 13:12 pm
Whatashame wrote: 29 Aug 2025 13:00 pm He’s a hard running son of a gun. Lots of weapons in the Mizzou backfield. Now let’s get the O-line pulling its weight.
Yeah, the blind side tackle wasn't ready. Or good? I'm not sure which. :?
Green, I thought, was supposed to be our best O-lineman. He did seem to struggle with taking care of his responsibilities. Maybe just some first game jitters but Mizzou has to limit those blind side hits. QBs won’t survive many of those types of hits.

I sure hope Horn is just a little bruised and nothing serious. Crazy he comes in for one play and sustains a serious injury.
Yeah. Hope Horn can come back next week or in two weeks. The way Pribula runs, It's very possible we'll need him sooner or later.
The one good thing RBC is our number three QB is Matt Zoellers. Getting him as many reps as possible isn’t the worst thing. I think Zoellers Is going to be a good one.
Is Zoellers listed ahead of Zollers?
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Re: Could Hardy be another James Wilder?

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acco40 wrote: 29 Aug 2025 15:24 pm
Whatashame wrote: 29 Aug 2025 13:29 pm
Red Bird Classic wrote: 29 Aug 2025 13:23 pm
Whatashame wrote: 29 Aug 2025 13:18 pm
Red Bird Classic wrote: 29 Aug 2025 13:12 pm
Whatashame wrote: 29 Aug 2025 13:00 pm He’s a hard running son of a gun. Lots of weapons in the Mizzou backfield. Now let’s get the O-line pulling its weight.
Yeah, the blind side tackle wasn't ready. Or good? I'm not sure which. :?
Green, I thought, was supposed to be our best O-lineman. He did seem to struggle with taking care of his responsibilities. Maybe just some first game jitters but Mizzou has to limit those blind side hits. QBs won’t survive many of those types of hits.

I sure hope Horn is just a little bruised and nothing serious. Crazy he comes in for one play and sustains a serious injury.
Yeah. Hope Horn can come back next week or in two weeks. The way Pribula runs, It's very possible we'll need him sooner or later.
The one good thing RBC is our number three QB is Matt Zoellers. Getting him as many reps as possible isn’t the worst thing. I think Zoellers Is going to be a good one.
Is Zoellers listed ahead of Zollers?

Thanks for the constructive feedback. Still the same old [ablution].
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Re: Could Hardy be another James Wilder?

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Whatashame wrote: 29 Aug 2025 15:30 pm
acco40 wrote: 29 Aug 2025 15:24 pm
Whatashame wrote: 29 Aug 2025 13:29 pm
Red Bird Classic wrote: 29 Aug 2025 13:23 pm
Whatashame wrote: 29 Aug 2025 13:18 pm
Red Bird Classic wrote: 29 Aug 2025 13:12 pm
Whatashame wrote: 29 Aug 2025 13:00 pm He’s a hard running son of a gun. Lots of weapons in the Mizzou backfield. Now let’s get the O-line pulling its weight.
Yeah, the blind side tackle wasn't ready. Or good? I'm not sure which. :?
Green, I thought, was supposed to be our best O-lineman. He did seem to struggle with taking care of his responsibilities. Maybe just some first game jitters but Mizzou has to limit those blind side hits. QBs won’t survive many of those types of hits.

I sure hope Horn is just a little bruised and nothing serious. Crazy he comes in for one play and sustains a serious injury.
Yeah. Hope Horn can come back next week or in two weeks. The way Pribula runs, It's very possible we'll need him sooner or later.
The one good thing RBC is our number three QB is Matt Zoellers. Getting him as many reps as possible isn’t the worst thing. I think Zoellers Is going to be a good one.
Is Zoellers listed ahead of Zollers?

Thanks for the constructive feedback. Still the same old [ablution].
You’re not Chase Daniels guy are you?
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Re: Could Hardy be another James Wilder?

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acco40 wrote: 29 Aug 2025 15:35 pm
Whatashame wrote: 29 Aug 2025 15:30 pm
acco40 wrote: 29 Aug 2025 15:24 pm
Whatashame wrote: 29 Aug 2025 13:29 pm
Red Bird Classic wrote: 29 Aug 2025 13:23 pm
Whatashame wrote: 29 Aug 2025 13:18 pm
Red Bird Classic wrote: 29 Aug 2025 13:12 pm
Whatashame wrote: 29 Aug 2025 13:00 pm He’s a hard running son of a gun. Lots of weapons in the Mizzou backfield. Now let’s get the O-line pulling its weight.
Yeah, the blind side tackle wasn't ready. Or good? I'm not sure which. :?
Green, I thought, was supposed to be our best O-lineman. He did seem to struggle with taking care of his responsibilities. Maybe just some first game jitters but Mizzou has to limit those blind side hits. QBs won’t survive many of those types of hits.

I sure hope Horn is just a little bruised and nothing serious. Crazy he comes in for one play and sustains a serious injury.
Yeah. Hope Horn can come back next week or in two weeks. The way Pribula runs, It's very possible we'll need him sooner or later.
The one good thing RBC is our number three QB is Matt Zoellers. Getting him as many reps as possible isn’t the worst thing. I think Zoellers Is going to be a good one.
Is Zoellers listed ahead of Zollers?

Thanks for the constructive feedback. Still the same old [ablution].
You’re not Chase Daniels guy are you?

Some things never change, some things just can’t change. Still the same old [ablution].
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Re: Could Hardy be another James Wilder?

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Whatashame wrote: 29 Aug 2025 13:00 pm He’s a hard running son of a gun. Lots of weapons in the Mizzou backfield. Now let’s get the O-line pulling its weight.
If I squint hard enough, there were a few runs he had that reminded of a young Emmitt Smith as a Gator. Nothing too fancy, just hard yds and minimum wasted effort.

Kid was really impressive.
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Re: Could Hardy be another James Wilder?

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It is hard to imagine anyone being another James Wilder. He was huge, strong, and only had one gear.
Hardy's acceleration and shiftyness reminds me more of Henry Josey!
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