Published Sep 17, 2017
Sunday Grade Card
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Gabe DeArmond  •  Mizzou Today
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Every Sunday we hand out grades at every position from Saturday's game.  Here are the marks after a 35-3 loss to Purdue.

QUARTERBACK

Drew Lock was 9-for-21 for 83 yards with two interceptions, one of which was his fault and ended any fleeting thoughts of a comeback on the first drive of the second half. FINAL GRADE: F

RUNNING BACK

Damarea Crockett clearly wasn't healthy, going for 17 yards on nine carries. Ish Witter had the highest average of the tailbacks at 2.8 yards per carry. Larry Rountree III apparently hasn't earned the trust to play meaningful snaps. FINAL GRADE: F

WIDE RECEIVERS

There really weren't any drops. They appeared to catch most of the passes that were catchable. Three receivers had catches. Dimetrios Mason had the biggest day with five grabs for 36 yards. FINAL GRADE: F

TIGHT ENDS

Who? FINAL GRADE: F

OFFENSIVE LINE

It was the worst performance of the season so far. Lock was under a fair amount of pressure. There was nowhere to run. And that three-play sequence of false start, false start, hold isn't going on a highlight reel anytime soon. FINAL GRADE: F

DEFENSIVE LINE

They started off well against the run. And they did have three sacks. But none of it mattered. FINAL GRADE: F

LINEBACKERS

Cale Garrett did have 12 tackles. Somebody had to. Eric Beisel was allowed back on the field. Those were the high points. FINAL GRADE: F

SECONDARY

There were so many plays with guys running wide open. And Missouri defensive backs just don't put any pressure on anyone. FINAL GRADE: F

SPECIAL TEAMS

Corey Fatony MVP. Unfortunately Missouri still can't catch a punt. FINAL GRADE: C

COACHING

Missouri has played three games and gotten worse each time. The Tigers look lost, confused and undisciplined. That comes back to the coaching staff. FINAL GRADE: F