Sam Snelling, Site Manager: The loaded word here is ‘ideal’. Because what’s ideal is whatever gets you to the most wins. But is what gets you to the most wins this season best for the long term health and development of the program? The Missouri roster is young with Reed Nikko being the only senior. Because of that, it’ll be interesting to see the battle from 6 through 12, as it looks like there’s a bit of fluidity there.
That said... Dru Smith starts, Mark Smith — if healthy — is at the top with him, and of course Jeremiah Tilmon.