What they said about Mizzou: Lance Leipold's pre-Border War press conference
- Missouri's quarterback immediately found rhythm in the opener and looked accurate and confident in Leipold's film assessment, making early passing execution a specific positive rather than merely general praise for the team.
- Missouri had not yet played Ahmad Hardy at the time of Leipold's comments, but the Kansas coach still regarded its backfield as talented; this interview did not provide the reason for Hardy's absence or establish his availability for Friday.
- Missouri's defensive personnel stood out to Leipold for length, athleticism, physicality and the ability to create disruption from multiple spots.
- Missouri showed secondary depth across the rotation and continued making plays through personnel changes in the opener, according to Leipold's scouting assessment.
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