Former Mizzou Player, Coach Carl Reese Passes Away: The Buzz

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Sep 20, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; A general view of a Missouri Tigers helmet against the South Carolina Gamecocks prior to a game at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images | Denny Medley-Imagn Images

Carl "Bull" Reese passed away on Thursday.

Reese was a football player at Missouri in the 1960s, playing for Dan Devine. He played at the running back position, and his nickname of "Bull" came from his fierce running style.

Aside from playing football, Reese also worked as a defensive coordinator for the Tigers later in the 1970s and '80s. He began in 1977 and stayed until 1982.

Whether it was as a college athlete or later as a coach on the defensive side of the ball, Reese spent a lot of time in Missouri. He was also a native of the Show-Me State, hailing from Springfield, Mo.

He served as a coach for 40+ seasons. Other than filling the position of defensive coordinator for Missouri, his stints included serving as the defensive coordinator at LSU, Texas, and some other programs.

Reese worked as a DC for six different schools across 31 years. He also coached one United States Football League team.

Here’s the Buzz for Friday, September 26, 2025:

Mizzou Weekend Schedule

• Gans Creek Classic on Friday in Columbia, Mo. — Watch, Stats
• Softball vs. Missouri State at 6:30 p.m. Friday in Columbia, Mo.
• Soccer vs. No. 15 Mississippi State at 7:00 p.m. Friday in Columbia, Mo. — Watch, Stats
• Volleyball at No. 2 Texas at 8 p.m. Friday in Austin, Texas— Watch, Stats
• Football vs. UMass at 6:30 p.m. Saturday in Columbia, Mo. — Watch, Listen, Stats 

SEC News

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Did you notice?

• Missouri football is set to face UMass for homecoming. Mizzou Athletics posted a timeline for game day, including when the parade will occur.

𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝟓 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞#MIZ 🐯 pic.twitter.com/GJpo6gVQut

— Mizzou Athletics (@MizzouAthletics) September 25, 2025

• Men's basketball held its first practice ahead of the 2025-26 season. The Tigers compete in an exhibition on Oct. 24 before officially opening their season against Howard on Nov. 3.

First practice pics 📸#MIZ 🐯 pic.twitter.com/axKeOnHpVo

— Mizzou Hoops (@MizzouHoops) September 25, 2025

• Baseball posted its fall roster ahead of the season.

Mizzou Baseball Fall Roster pic.twitter.com/f2a0frmGeN

— TR Robertson (@trripleplay) September 25, 2025

• There are seven former Tigers who will suit up for NFL Prime Time, including Armand Membou.

7️⃣ Tigers ready for @NFL Prime Time 📺🐯#MIZ pic.twitter.com/P2sV2lpxNt

— Mizzou Football (@MizzouFootball) September 25, 2025

Mizzou Quote of the Day

"He was just, just an unbelievable friend and, and teammate to, to everybody. I do consider it a blessing to be able to say that I lined up with him."

Jerricho Cotchery on Brad Smith

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