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Recruiting Reset: Xavier Simmons will bring freakish athleticism to Mizzou’s linebacker corps

The definition of cliché is a phrase or opinion that is overused and betrays a lack of original thought. I hope you’ll forgive me for using a tried and true cliché: Recruiting is all about relationships, baby.

I know, I know. Not particularly original. But it’s a cliché for a reason, and it just helped Missouri land another top out-of-state recruit.

Please, allow me to explain.

Eli Drinkwitz’s first and only year as a head coach prior to his time at Missouri came at Appalachian State, which is located in the great state of North Carolina.