Fourth in a series previewing the Missouri football team's preseason camp under new coach Eliah Drinkwitz. Practices are scheduled to being Aug. 7, pending interruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA, Mo. — If the Missouri football team indeed holds its first preseason practice on Aug. 7, a handful of players probably will be missing a number on their backs. Don’t blame team equipment director Mike Kurowski. He’s under orders.
Back in the spring, before the coronavirus shutdown, all Mizzou newcomers wore blank jerseys without numbers. Other rookies since have joined the program this summer.