There is a lot that is revealed about a team once the season starts. What is revealed may be negative or positive. For the Missouri Tigers, it is the latter. A

In doing so, Drinkwitz reflected on what happened the last time Missouri played in an SEC road game. Earlier this month, the Tigers were trounced on the road at Texas A&M, 41-10.

Drinkwitz broke into the college scene in 2010 after a successful stint as offensive coordinator at Arkansas high school power, Springdale. His first job was to run offensive quality control under Gene Chizik at Auburn, and it could not have been a sweeter gig.

Missouri football coach Eli Drinkwitz provided an update on starting quarterback Brady Cook ahead of the Tigers’ game in Alabama.

The No. 21 Mizzou football team already has a lot to contend with in its matchup with No. 15 Alabama on Saturday. Whether it's the 17-year-old phenom wide receiver Ryan Williams or the stacked defensive line or the true dual threat quarterback that is Jalen Milroe,

"That's why I'm not letting the media at practice, so that y'all can't worry about what he's doing or not doing in practice," Drinkwitz said.

Missouri Tigers head coach Eli Drinkwitz left some room for interpetation Tuesday regarding quarterback Brady Cook's current status. Cook exited the game Week 8 against Auburn after suffering an ankle injury on the first drive.