Albert Okwuegbunam, while he could improve his ball security between the end zones, is not going to not score when he goes up and over the middle when the painted diamonds are beneath his cleats.
All of the concrete truths that helped Missouri dismiss one-dimensional Wyoming on Saturday night were staples of last season’s season-saving surge.
Perhaps the best news for Mizzou fans: Your defense looks a lot better. Smarter. More sound. Disruptive? Not as much as you should hope, considering the competition. But this bunch is clearly more mature and better prepared than last season’s edition.