Derrick Washington News

Thirty-three flicks of the clock were left when Kansas lined up on fourth and 7 at the Missouri 26-yard line, trailing 37-33 at Arrowhead Stadium last year.

It wasn't much different in the beginning. The newest group of seniors met during the spring and began the brainstorming sessions that seem to happen every year.

With three wins in the last four games, what Mizzou senior linebacker Sean Weatherspoon described as a "roller coaster" season has chugged back to another upward arc.

In Missouri's 34-24 win over Iowa State, the Tigers' rushing game had its best game of the year with just over 200 total yards.

Missouri scored two touchdowns early in the third quarter but is caught up in a close one with Iowa State in front of the smallest crowd of the season at Mizzou's Memorial Stadium.

Missouri running back Derrick Washington, right, dives into the end zone to score a touchdown as he is pulled down by Kansas State linebacker Ulla Pomele and defensive end Brandon Harold during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov.

In the center of the lobby of the Missouri athletics training facility, Sean Weatherspoon holds media court.

Alexander continued his surge for All-American honors with another monster performance in helping lead Mizzou to a huge 38-12 win at North Division-leading Kansas State on Saturday.

I'm done trying to figure this team out. Attempting to accurately assess the value of this Tiger squad is a futile practice.

Missouri's Gabbert to Alexander Show went back on the road for another dazzling first half at Kansas State.

Danario Alexander caught 10 passes for 200 yards and three touchdowns in his second monster game in as many weeks and Missouri beat Kansas State 38-12 Saturday, putting a big dent in the Wildcats' hopes in the Big 12 North.

On Saturday, the Missouri Tigers walked off Faurot Field to the sound of boos. The next morning, boos were replaced by a silence that was no less haunting.

It is a beautiful day at Faurot Field, and Missouri Tigers are beating the Baylor Bears at halftime.

Out: QB Robert Griffin , CB Mikail Baker , CB Antareis Bryan MISSOURI Out: LB Luke Lambert Probable: LG Jayson Palmgren , CB Munir Prince FOUR QUESTIONS 1. Do the Tigers run to victory? Only twice since 2006 has Missouri pounded the ball more times than last week's 45-carry day at Colorado.

Missouri held an 11-point lead Saturday. Blaine Gabbert had 322 yards passing and two touchdowns.

Kansas State, currently atop the Big 12 North standings with two games remaining, wraps up the 2009 home slate on Saturday as the Missouri Tigers visit Bill Snyder Family Stadium for Senior Day.

DATE & TIME: Saturday, November 7th, 2:00 p.m. . FACTS & STATS: Site: Faurot Field -- Columbia, Missouri.

All summer long the Mizzou secondary talked about how their simplified game plan and increased accountability under new defensive coordinator Dave Steckel would improve their horrid pass defense from a year ago.

Moe Howard and a oeRowdya Roddy Piper were both masters of the eye gouge. We can now add Brandon Spikes to the list.

Missouri coach Gary Pinkel was singing the praises of running back Derrick Washington on Monday and how Washington had raised his game against Colorado last Saturday.