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Missouri’s backfield is loaded. Last time it was, big things happened for the Tigers

As Damarea Crockett sat on Missouri’s sidelines during the Tigers’ six-game winning streak, a constant idea played in his mind.

True freshman Larry Rountree III was flirting with a 1,000-yard season, just like Crockett did his freshman year, and a shoulder injury was keeping him from helping.

“Imagine what this will look like when we’re both out there,” Crockett thought to himself.

On Saturday, that day will finally come.

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Crockett’s injury limited him to six games last season, but it allowed Rountree to have a breakout season that ended with 703 rushing yards.