Missouri’s top-5 moments from 2016-17

Feb 27, 2016; Columbia, MO, USA; Missouri Tigers mascot Truman the Tiger dances on the court during a time out in the Tigers' game against the Texas A&M Aggies during the first half at Mizzou Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 27, 2016; Columbia, MO, USA; Missouri Tigers mascot Truman the Tiger dances on the court during a time out in the Tigers' game against the Texas A&M Aggies during the first half at Mizzou Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /
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While football and basketball season was mostly abysmal for Missouri, there was also a number of positive takeaways from other athletic programs in 2016.

Both basketball and football offered some positive takeaways, as well. The Tigers defense on the gridiron started to show more promise, and beat a few teams that it should have, while basketball found a new head coach and has been highly successful in its recruiting efforts.

More from Truman's Tales

While the previous link offered a nice overview of wrestler J’Den Cox’s career, here’s a read that offers a lot more substance.

All in the Family: One was a TV sitcom in the 1970s, while this reference gives a historic perspective on the Porter family’s roots in Columbia. From former Missouri athletes, to current coaches and a second generation of Tigers playing basketball for Mizzou.

Missouri volleyball had a successful season in 2016. After being named Team of the Year by The Maneater, volleyball is reloading to continue its success in 2017, and make another strong push.

This afternoon, softball visits Wichita State for its last, mid-week double-header. Missouri enters the series with some steam, after it split a double-header with LSU.

On Tuesday, MUTigers announced the 2017-18 cheerleading squads, ensuring that football and basketball games will be rife with spirit.

While there has been no official word, and there is no official word still, Missouri basketball is “starting to feel good” about Jeremiah Tilmon.

Also, just to keep track of events, Kevin Knox will probably announce his decision at some point from Thursday to Sunday.