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Five things to know about new Missouri coach Barry Odom

As the coaching carousel continues to turn, more seats are being claimed. The one at Missouri was filled on Thursday when Tigers defensive coordinator Barry Odom was promoted to head coach.

Odom, who just completed his first season as Missouri's defensive coordinator, has the task of succeeding Gary Pinkel, the winningest coach in school history. Pinkel was 118-73 in his 15 years at Missouri.

Here are five things to know about Odom: