If Mizzou’s 2013 season came just a few years later, a full decade after the 2007 campaign, anyone could’ve written the headlines.
“One decade later, Mizzou recaptures the magic”
“Ten years after a breakthrough, Tigers find themselves on the cusp of greatness”
“After nearly winning the Big 12 in 2007, Pinkel only needs a decade to ascend in the SEC”
The similarities, after all, were baked into the 2007 and 2013 teams: a program struggling to find its footing in a conference of powerhouses; an explosive offense with a wealth of playmakers; a rugged, dynamic defense with several future professionals.