MICDS' Michael Scherer, 2nd Team on Mizzou's Depth Chart

On the final two-deep chart behind starting middle linebacker Jay Wilson.

Michael Scherer, linebacker and fullback from MICDS is rapidly climbing the depth chart on the Mizzou Tigers' football team. He finds himself second string behind veteran starter Jay Wilson. Spring football practice is now officially over. The Tigers early season schedule includes a road game September 21 at Indiana. All the details of spring ball are here on the website Rock M Nation.com. Mizzou's head coach Gary Pinkel talks to KSDK about all the major challenges that lay ahead for this coming fall.

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Know How Many Mizzou Tigers Are In/Have Played in the NFL?

Tigers have had a strong showing in the NFL, especially since the 1970s.

No doubt, with a 5-7 season, the Mizzou Tigers had a disappointing launch in the Southeast Conference (SEC). The inability to get six wins and earn a birth in a bowl game was painful. Still, the Tigers have had rich and proud heritage, especially when earning post-season recognition and putting players into the National Football League. Presently, the Tigers have three quarterbacks on active rosters: Blaine Gabbert, Jacksonville; Brad Smith, Buffalo (QB and wide receiver); and Chase Daniel, New Orleans. Jeremy Maclin, Philadelphia, and Denario Alexander, San Diego, have become two premier receivers in the NFL. Sean Weatherspoon, linebacker for Atlanta, is a key member of the Falcons playoff-team defense. Two Tigers are enshrined in the NFL…

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Michael Scherer: Taking No Shortcuts at Mizzou

Big brother Andrew Wilson does the interview with MICDS star rookie.

Training camp is in full force at Mizzou. Rookie Michael Scherer of MICDS is dishing it out, and taking his licks at linebacker. His big brother senior Andrew Wilson put a microphone in front of this freshman and here's what he's got to say from Columbia. Interview with rookie Michael Scherer at Mizou's fall football camp. The Tigers open with Southeast Louisiana September 1, then Georgia invades Faurot Field September 8 for the first SEC game in Tigers' history. Patch will have regular reports from Mizzou on the local St. Louis angles.

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Mizzou Needs a Two Way Starter in the Lineup Like Michael Scherer

This rugged two-way performer at MICDS is the tonic the Tigers really need right now.

Gary Pinkel, Mizzou football coach, are you listening? Next fall, without fail, you need to play new freshman Michael Scherer and probably both ways. I'd be happy to repeat that. Mizzou hasn’t had two-way starters since the 1960s when Andy Russell of Ladue played fullback and linebacker and Texan Johnny Roland started sometimes at runningback and safety. It can be done.  Football is no more physical or demanding today than back in the Dan Devine era, in which, by the way the Tigers were never losing to Kansas State. Saturday’s woeful performance in the other Manhattan only proved the Tigers need to upgrade their talent. Tiny 185 pound backs ran Mizzou’s defense silly. Scherer, who will arrive at Mizzou filled out at least 6-foot-3, 238 …

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James Baer

8:43 pm on Tuesday, October 11, 2011

The final total of votes on the Michael Scherer poll was 68. An overwhelming 63 percent felt he is perfectly qualified to play both offense and defense for the Tigers. I whole heartily agree.   more ›

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Patch Pick Five Family-Friendly Events

Wonderful events abound this weekend. Come and enjoy.

 The great outdoors is beginning to call, and who can resist its siren sound after weeks of clouds and chill? Here are a five “to-dos” that you must put on your list.  Come to the Circus  The Moolah Shrine Circus is hitting town this weekend. Come watch the zany clowns ride in funny little cars  and dazzling trapeze artists fly through the air. Ride the elephants. See the lions and tigers. Thrill to the music of the circus and see circus acts performed with daring feats of courage. Where/When: St. Charles Family Arena, 2002 Arena Parkway, St. Charles. Friday, March 18, Saturday, March 19, and Sunday, March  20.                          Time: 7 p.m. Price:  $15 - $38…

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