Tribune file photo The Missouri Tigers charge into a new season with tonight’s opener against Murray State on Faurot Field. The Racers are an NCAA Division I-AA team that struggled to a 2-9 record last year, but they have a new coach — former Tennessee-Martin Coach Matt Griffin. Read the Article | Go to TIGER EXTRA

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Opener is sore subject
By RUS BAER of the Tribune’s staff
When asked to describe the sorest spot on his battered body after last night’s season-opening 39-0 loss to East St. Louis, Ill., Hickman quarterback Doug Luetjen couldn’t settle on just one.

Eagles erase deficit
By JOHN MILLER of the Tribune’s staff
HUNTSVILLE - When you get right down to it, football coaches are curmudgeons. Even when they win, they always find something to complain about.

Unbeaten Tigers pound Wildcats
By the Tribune’s staff
The Missouri soccer team continued its sizzling start with a 4-0 victory over Northwestern in the Big 12/Big Ten Challenge last night in Evanston, Ill.

Jefferson City drops opener in Arkansas
By the Tribune’s staff
The Ted LePage era at Jefferson City began with a 24-21 loss last night in Springdale, Ark., a school that last season was ranked among the top five teams in the country.

Plenty of big plays in Moberly romp
By PHILIP BATSON of the Tribune’s staff
MOBERLY - It took just two plays for the Moberly football team to expose the titanic advantage it held over Class 1 opponent Van-Far last night.

Cougars pass another early test
By MATT NESTOR of the Tribune’s staff
Sometimes, the Columbia College volleyball team made it look too easy: A perfect pass allowed a great set, and the hitter put the ball away with authority.

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