Sometimes you need a jolt in the arm. But what comes next?
Missouri’s surprising 92-86 win over Alabama this weekend certainly qualifies as a “jolt,” especially considering that Missouri was missing two of its most used back court members. It also flew in the face of everything we have come to understand about Missouri as a team in 2021-2022. They made their shots. They executed a clearly defined plan on offense. They bossed around a more purely talented team.
For many, the win was a moment of catharsis in season of stagnation. But you’ll have a hard time finding many who view the win as much more than that.