Now that I'll be a senior at Mizzou, I've come to realize that I really love this place and I'm going to miss many of the wonderful amenities available to me. Some of my favorite things include the following:

1. The Pride! These years as an athlete at Mizzou have been more than I could ever ask for and I'm truly honored to be called a TIGER!

2. Free protein bars and smoothies from the weight room. After a tough workout it's important that you get important nutrients back in your system. Here at Mizzou, these are always available in many different delicious flavors!

3. The Indoor Facility (Dan Devine). Just because it rains or snows, doesn’t mean the athletes stop training! It's great to have an indoor facility to keep us warm and dry!

4. The Mizzou Athletic Training Complex (MATC). This facility is amazing! With an athlete's busy schedule, it's wonderful to have our weight room, training room dining hall and computer lab all in the same building.

5. Free Tutors. College is truly different than anything I've ever experienced and classes can get pretty tricky. It's nice to know that there is always someone available to help me continue in my quest for academic success!

6. The Dining Hall. Not only is there a variety of food available for all types of athletes, but the good times everyone shares while eating are truly unforgettable!

7. Free tickets to all other athletic events on campus! It's great to get to see my friends that are athletes competing at their highest level!

GO TIGERS!

Sarah Shire

Andreas Plackis, a sophomore on Mizzou's baseball team set a goal this summer to do 120 community service hours and ended up doing a total of 152 hours of Community Service during the summer! Andreas is the perfect example of a scholar-athlete going above and beyond to serve the community.

Below are Andreas's personal thoughts and experiences regarding life and community service throughout the summer.

My name is Andreas Plackis and I am a sophomore on the MU baseball team. This summer I spent a lot of my time volunteering and helping out around the community. The benefits from this experience were beyond anything I would have ever expected. FCA camps, Show-Me State games, the Veterans’ Hospital, Rainbow House, and Lunch in the Park were all places I had opportunities to serve. The thing I will remember most about these opportunities is all the relationships I developed while working. I still keep in touch via email and facebook with many younger kids and adults with whom I quickly became friends. Seeing the impact you can make in someone else’s life is truly a blessing. Some organizations are founded solely on volunteers, and the need is always growing. They are always so thankful, and what better way to show you care then by dedicating some of your time to a good cause. Mizzou is a place full of opportunities where you can grow and express yourself however you would like. As for me, I know that this community service will go beyond this summer. I cannot wait to get started and see what else I can accomplish this year!


Go Tigers!

Dre

Former Tiger track & field standout Christian Cantwell won the shot put World Championship at the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) World Championships in Berlin, Germany, after tossing 22.03m (72-3 ½) in his fifth attempt on Saturday, August 15th. His mark is a new season-best, shattering his previous mark of 21.81m (71-7), set at the Aviva London Grand Prix three weeks ago. The event title is the first-ever Outdoor IAAF World Championship for Cantwell, adding to his two Indoor IAAF World Championships, claimed in 2004 and 2008

Christian stopped by the full staff meeting and took a picture with Chancellor Brady J. Deaton and shared his thoughts on his tremendous accomplishments.



Christian Cantwell is the embodiment of All We Call MIZZOU!

During freshman orientation, these brave freshman below stopped by to share their thoughts on how it feels to be a Tiger, what their goals and aspirations are as a student-athlete, and their overall thoughts on Mizzou as a university.




Until next time Mizzou...MIZ-ZOU!

Thanks again for coming out to the Welcome Back BBQ!!! We look forward to seeing everyone at various events throughout the semester.



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Goodluck with the upcoming year!

We all know the dangers of drinking and driving, but driving and texting is just as dangerous. Please see the Youtube link below and take the time to watch the video. It is EXTREMELY graphic so watch with caution!



Please Drive Safely!!!

Hello and welcome to the new Mizzou Student-Athlete Blog. Here’s where you’ll find the latest & greatest news on everything about student-athlete activities and information, along with student-athlete pictures and videos – from cool academic and athletic updates to interviews with athletes and employees (yes, there are interesting people running around here starting with Life Skills staff of course).

Plus you’ll see various student-athletes in the spotlight with our weekly Mizzou profiles. Along the way, we’ll try to make this blog a touch more interesting to read than an e-mail or flyer posted up around campus.

So bookmark this blog, email to a friend/colleague or spread the word, and let’s pump up the volume on the great things surrounding Mizzou Athletics. And of course, we’d love getting your feedback on in the comment section and suggestion/question of the day box located on this blog and what you want to see discussed and showcased in the future.

Until next time Mizzou… MIZ-ZOU!