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Missouri running back Tony Temple breaks free of Troy’s Sherrod Martin on his way to a 59-yard touchdown run in the first quarter of the Tigers’ 52-21 victory on Faurot Field. Temple rushed eight times for 80 yards in less than two quarters.    Read the Article | Slide Show

MISSOURI 52, TROY 21
Tigers trounce Troy
By RUS BAER of the Tribune’s staff
Missouri cornerback Calvin Washington didn’t care about the lopsided final score of yesterday’s victory over Troy.

Tigers get another day in Sun
By JOE WALLJASPER Tribune sports editor
If we’ve learned anything from the Missouri football team’s nonconference games, it is that the Tigers have what it takes to dominate in the Sun Belt Conference. That would be better news if they were a member of the Sun Belt Conference, but it will have to do as a consolation prize until beefy Big 12 opponent Texas arrives in two weeks.

Daniel has productive afternoon
By STEVE WALENTIK of the Tribune’s staff
Chase Daniel’s work day didn’t last too long, but it was productive.

Defense gets it done
By the Tribune’s staff
Playing against the 110th-ranked offense in the country, the Missouri defense was bound to show improvement against Troy after last week’s debacle against New Mexico.

Tigers finally get major contribution from their special teams
By DAVE MATTER of the Tribune’s staff
Marcus Woods’ punt return for a touchdown meant more than six points for Missouri yesterday against Troy. At least MU tight end Martin Rucker appreciated more than the points.

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Given his druthers, Carl Edwards would spend every race mashing the gas and trying to win by any means necessary.

Shooting for a better hunt
By SPENCER E. TURNER Special to the Tribune
I ran into an old friend before dove season. He was upset because he didn’t have a dove field to hunt on opening day. His dilemma: He needed easy access to accommodate his hunting partner who had lost part of a foot to diabetes complications and couldn’t walk a great distance.

Holdmeyer gets chance to swing
By MATT NESTOR of the Tribune’s staff
Jenna Holdmeyer lined up on the left side of the front row, already smiling even though the game had not yet begun.

Bruins covered in yellow
By DAVE MATTER of the Tribune’s staff
The Rock Bridge football team wore its all-black uniforms Friday against Liberty, but yellow was the color of the night - as in yellow penalty flags. The Bruins were penalized 13 times for 130 yards in their 26-7 loss, continuing an ugly trend for the young season. In three games, the Bruins (2-1) have been penalized 33 times for 320 yards.

Westminster rallies to win
By the Tribune’s staff
The Westminster football team came from behind three times to beat Minnesota-Morris 21-20 yesterday in Morris, Minn.