Missouri freshmen and newcomers practiced as Tigers for the first time yesterday. There was one glaring absence. Zach Zwilling. The highly touted tight end from St. Louis wasn’t there. Zwilling was ranked by one publication as the third-best tight end recruit in the nation. Head Coach Gary Pinkel said Zwilling was absent due to personal reasons and didn’t indicate when he’d be at practice.For those who are there it’s a chance to get acclimated to Pinkel’s program. Mizzou opens up the 2002 season in St. Louis against Illinois
