The University of Missouri has hired Barry Odom as their new head football coach, announced in Columbia, Missouri on December 3, 2015. Odom, 39, played his college football at Mizzou and has been the current defensive coordinator for the past year. Odom will take over for Gary Pinkel, who is stepping down after being diagnosed with lymphoma in May. Photo by University of Missouri/UPI

Barry Odom  (Photo by University of Missouri/UPI)

The Tiger Quarterback Club, in conjunction with Mizzou Athletics, invites all Mizzou Football fans to join them for “A Columbia Welcome for the Mizzou Football Staff,” to be held Feb. 15th at 5:30 p.m. at the Peachtree Banquet Center (120 E. Nifong Blvd.).

Head Coach Barry Odom and his brand new coaching staff will be on hand to meet and greet Tiger fans beginning with a reception at 5:30 p.m.  A formal program will take place at 6:30, where a panel discussion will be held with each coach and emcee Matt Michaels of KTGR Radio/Zimmer Radio Group.  Michaels will lead a discussion to further introduce fans to the new staff and to give them a chance to discuss all things related to the football program.

There will be a cash bar and light appetizers available during the event.  Cost for admittance is $10 per adult, with 18-and-under free.  Those wishing to attend are asked to RSVP to the Tiger Scholarship Fund office via e-mail at [email protected].