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Rock M Roundtable: Evaluating the Eli Drinkwitz hiring

Josh Matejka, Deputy Manager: I’m at a solid 7. Drinkwitz is a charismatic guy with a history of exciting offense on his resume. He’s coached at the Power 5 level and knows what it takes to maximize a talented roster. That being said — how big is the learning curve from Appalachian State to Missouri? I’d imagine it’s pretty big, even with his Power 5 experience. It seems likely there will an adjustment period. How long it lasts will determine how successful Drink is in Columbia.

Tim Bussen, Staff Film Analyst: Drinkwitz is a bit of a gamble--only one year of experience, took over a team constructed to win rather than building himself.