There’s a famous Michael Jordan quote that’s always stuck with me. I thought about it a lot throughout the offseason because I think it’s something that could easily describe Eli Drinkwitz.
“My attitude is that if you push me towards something that you think is a weakness, then I will turn that perceived weakness into a strength.”
Missouri had a clear weakness a year ago, and it existed in the secondary. The starters were fine, but the depth was non-existent. By the end of the season the Tigers were starting walk-ons and quarterbacks in the defensive backfield.