A bipartisan resolution honoring the winningest coach in Mizzou football history has been approved by the Missouri House. Wednesday’s House vote was 142-0. One member voted present. State Rep. Kurtis Gregory (R-Marshall), a former Mizzou football captain, is the sponsor of the three-page resolution. “Whereas he joined Coach Bear Bryant and Coach Steve Spurrier as …
Super fan Tiger John Cleek passes away, after battle with ALS
Former Mizzou football coach Gary Pinkel says no one loved Mizzou more than Tiger John Cleek. The longtime Columbia businessman lost his battle with ALS on Wednesday. Our news partner ABC-17 News reports Mr. Cleek died Wednesday at University Hospital in Columbia. Mizzou honored Mr. Cleek during halftime of a November football game, for his …
(AUDIO): Former Mizzou football coach Gary Pinkel speaks on “Wake Up Columbia”
The winningest football coach in Mizzou history will be inducted into the National Football Foundation’s College Football Hall of Fame this year. Gary Pinkel is also the winningest football coach at Toledo, which plays in the MAC. Coach Pinkel joined us live on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Columbia” this morning to discuss the honor. …
GP Made Foundation, United Way and others team up to provide books for CPS students in need
Former Mizzou football coach Gary Pinkel’s foundation, GP Made, has provided $10,000 to purchase 2,600 books for disadvantaged first and second grade Columbia Public School (CPS) students. CPS Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood praises Coach Pinkel and the Heart of Missouri United Way for the project, which is part of “Read Across Columbia.” “We want our …