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COLUMBIA | Two years ago, the day after Oklahoma handed Missouri its first defeat of the 2007 season, MU coach Gary Pinkel gathered his players around and delivered a message that defied conventional wisdom. No talk about taking it one game at a time. With Kansas unbeaten and likely to stay that way until a Border War battle with Mizzou at Arrowhead Stadium, the Tigers had to win out.
In a sport of copycats, success is measured by how you live up to your pedigree. In our special section, we examine why influences mean so much to football, from Scott Pioli and the Chiefs to our college teams to our high schools.
