SMS Kicker Lands with Packers

Former Southwest Missouri State kicker Travis Brawner has landed a free agent contract with the Green Bay Packers. Brawner was a three-time all-conference selection at SMS, handling the place-kicking and punting duties for the past three years. He is second on the...

Former Chief Carter Suspended for Year

Former Chief cornerback Dale Carter will miss the entire 2000 season for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy. Carter, now with the Broncos, did not test positive, but did miss two tests earlier this year. The NFL considers a missed test to be a failed...

Several State Players Taken in NFL Draft

Missouri defensive tackle Jeff Marriott was the only Tiger taken in the NFL draft. Marriott was a 5th round selection by New England. Mizzou all-American center Rob Riti wasn’t drafted, but signed a free agent deal with the St. Louis Rams. Missouri cornerback...

Chiefs Draft for Need

The Kansas City Chiefs has clear needs, and drafted to fill those needs. They picked eight players, and seven of them fit into the four areas where the Chiefs really needed help: Running back, receiver, secondary, and return man. Their top pick is Sylvester Morris, a...

Rams Choose Canidate, Offensive Linemen

In a draft with few surprises, the Rams surprised most experts with their first round pick. At the end of round one, they grabbed running back Trung Canidate from Arizona State. The Rams are enamored with his speed, and think he can spell Marshall Faulk and return...