While Missouri’s new assistant football coaches got through their first National Signing Day with the program, another recruiting challenge now takes center stage for them.
Earning the respect of their current players.
New linebackers coach Vernon Hargreaves and offensive line coach Brad Davis said because they’ve been on the road recruiting since joining coach Barry Odom’s staff, they’ve been unable to fully bond with their current players, which is the priority for them going into spring practices.
“That’s the biggest piece right now for me,” Davis said Wednesday. “It hasn’t gone as fast as I want it to.