Every so often, unrelated topics collide in your brain, spurring an evaluation of an issue you hadn’t considered. At least that’s the only plausible way to link a head-scratching prediction offered Jon Rothstein and Cuonzo Martin’s nuanced opinion on playing at a faster clip.
Let’s start with Rothstein’s (extremely) premature prognostication pegging Mizzou to finish next to last in the SEC standings.
Instead of ripping the result, I’m curious about what criteria and process the CBS Sports’ reporter used to reach his conclusion. On paper, MU is among the SEC leaders in returning production. The Tigers are adding an impact transfer in Dru Smith at a position of need, and — in theory — upgraded their talent at combo forward.