2008 Woodie Awards
The Missouri Southern Lions continue their quest to claim a post-season MIAA Tournament berth as they take to the road for a Saturday match up with the Truman State Bulldogs. The Lions (7-10, 2-6) hope to keep away from the same mistakes they made in the teams' first meeting on Dec.
The Missouri Southern Lions look to find the win column as they travel to Kirksville to play the Truman State Bulldogs tomorrow. Though the Lions (10-6, 3-5) won the first meeting between the two in December, 53-36, their strategy needs improving if they hope to have the same results.
With several freshmen on the team, head women's track and field coach Patty Vavra said there has been a lot of teaching and learning going on all year. "There are a lot of unanswered questions because there are so many new people on the team," Vavra said.
So far, so good, is what men's head coach Tom Rutledge thinks about the indoor season. With a young team, Rutledge is still confident in the athletes. As far as the running crew is concerned, Rutledge believes the team will do well if they stay healthy. "They better not blink or we'll beat them," he said.
One Missouri Southern lineman still has one college game to play. No, it's not for a championship, rather it's like an interview. Allen Barbre is currently in Austin, Texas, preparing for the opportunity to play in the inaugural Texas vs. The Nation Bowl, which will be played on Feb.