Missouri Losing Darris Smith Is A Big Blow

Eli Drinkwitz says Mizzou is "devastated", but should Tiger fans panic? Who is next? Luther Burden is not a captain, and there's a good reason for that. Harrison Mevis is released by the Carolina Panthers.
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[jamesgarb]

It's a shame, but one guy does not make a team.

[shawnkurtz]

I know it bites, he was our second on the depth chart for the Joker position and having a real good camp. I expect Joe Moore and Williams Nwanari will spilt second team reps there. Hopefully, Darris can comeback stronger next year, wishing him a speedy and well recovery.

[tylercollins]

This is a huge program defining season I feel like.

[markmize]

The Darris Smith news is tough because as you said, I'm not sure there's another guy who fits the backup role at the Joker position. I like the idea of trying a linebacker at the position, but is there a chance they create non-Joker packages as well for when Johnny Walker Jr. inevitably has to come off the field?

Smith was always going to be a wildcard, though. He obviously wasn't able to break into the rotation at Georgia. But physically, I think he's a weapon for what Mizzou is trying to do with that new position. Hate it for the young man.

[gphillimo]

He was supposed to be a starter. This sucks

[toddalexander]

How many wins above replacement is Darris Smith 😭😭 wish him well

[thomasharp]

Michael Porter Jr esque w/ Smith. Probably the most gifted athlete on the team. Was looking forward to watching him the most n days before game time done. Huge loss. I practically don't even care now. Only one near that talent is Nwaneri but he's a year away. Definitely just kills the buzz on the season. Offense will be fun defense will suck.

[toddalexander]

I was at the golf course during the sideways rain event. The ducks and turtles were happy

[shawnmount]

Speaking of "returns" how long before CFB adopts new NFL KOR rules?