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    Christopher Walsh

    Christopher Walsh is the publisher of MizzouCentral. He's covered college athletics since 2004, and is the author of 26 books. He's an eight-time honoree of Football Writers Association of America awards and three-time winner of the Herby Kirby Memorial Award, the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s highest honor for story of the year. In 2022, he was named one of the 50 Legends of the ASWA.

    Previous beats include the Green Bay Packers, Arizona Cardinals and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, along with Major League Baseball’s Arizona Diamondbacks. Originally from Minnesota and a graduate of the University of New Hampshire, he's also the publisher of BamaCentral and Cowbell Corner in the SI/FanNation network

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    Mizzou gymnast Sienna Schreiber
    All Things Mizzou

    Gymnast Sienna Schreiber Scores 10 on Beam, The Morning Buzz: Monday, March 4, 2024

    By Christopher Walsh
    Mississippi Rebels forward Moussa Cisse (33) shoots as Missouri Tigers forward Aidan Shaw (23) defends during the first half at Mizzou Arena.
    Basketball

    Missouri Men's Basketball Locks Down Last-Place Finish in SEC

    By Christopher Walsh
    Missouri Tigers guard Tamar Bates (2) dribbles as Mississippi Rebels forward Jaemyn Brakefield (4) defends during the first half at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss.
    Basketball

    Maybe the Force can Help Mizzou Basketball Beat Ole Miss: How to Watch

    By Christopher Walsh
    Missouri Tigers head coach Eli Drinkwitz watches play against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders during the first half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in 2023.
    Football

    Spring Football's Arrived, The Morning Buzz: Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024

    By Christopher Walsh
    2023-24 Missouri Women's Basketball
    Basketball

    SEC Losing Streak for Mizzou Basketball, Men and Women, Reaches 23

    By Christopher Walsh
    Grant Bochenski
    All Things Mizzou

    Swimmer Grant Bochenski Sets School Record, The Buzz: Saturday, Feb. 25, 2024

    By Christopher Walsh
    Missouri Tigers center Connor Vanover (75) and Arkansas Razorbacks forward Jalen Graham (11) fight for a rebound during the first half at Mizzou Arena.
    Basketball

    How to Watch: Missouri Men's Basketball at Arkansas

    By Christopher Walsh
    LSU Tigers gymnast Aleah Finnegan performs on floor routine during the 2023 NCAA Women's National Gymnastics Championship at Dickies Arena.
    All Things Mizzou

    The Morning Buzz: Wednesday, February 21, 2024

    By Christopher Walsh
    Missouri Tigers guard Sean East II (55) guards Tennessee Volunteers guard Tyreke Key (4) during the second half at Bridgestone Arena in the 2023 SEC Tournament.
    Basketball

    How to Watch: Mizzou Men's Basketball Hosts Tennessee

    By Christopher Walsh
    Zach Elam's pin sealed Missouri wrestling's win at South Dakota State
    Wrestling

    Zach Elam's Pin Gives Mizzou Wrestling 21-19 Win at South Dakota State

    By Christopher Walsh
    Texas Rangers starting pitcher Max Scherzer (31) pitches in the third inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Game d of the 2023 World Series at Chase Field.
    All Things Mizzou

    Active Missouri Tigers in the NFL, NBA and MLB

    By Christopher Walsh
    SEC green logo on softball padding
    All Things Mizzou

    Missouri Gets Annual Reminder of Why it Joined the SEC: Money

    By Christopher Walsh
    Former Missouri head football coach Gary Pinkel addresses members of the media in 2022 at Shakespeare's Pizza South about a package he received in the mail that informed him he had been selected to be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.
    Football

    Former Missouri Football Coach Gary Pinkel Named to CFP Selection Committee

    By Christopher Walsh
    Missouri Tigers guard Nick Honor (10) shoots a free throw during the second half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Memorial Gymnasium.
    Basketball

    How to Watch: Mizzou Men's Basketball at Texas A&M

    By Christopher Walsh
    Mizzou wrestling
    Wrestling

    No. 2 Missouri Wrestling Takes First Loss of Season

    By Christopher Walsh
    Florida Gators guard Zyon Pullin (0) awaits the inbound against Missouri Tigers guard Tamar Bates (2) during the first half at Mizzou Arena.
    Basketball

    How to Watch Mizzou Basketball at Texas A&M

    By Christopher Walsh
    The Mizzou men's basketball team comes out of a huddle.
    All Things Mizzou

    The Morning Buzz: Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024

    By Christopher Walsh
    Bree Hall scored a career-high 21 points for South Carolina at Missouri.
    All Things Mizzou

    The Morning Buzz: Friday, Jan. 12, 2024

    By Christopher Walsh
    Missouri linebacker Ty'Ron Hopper celebrates after a play during a game against Kansas State at Memorial Stadium on Sept. 16, 2023, in Columbia, Mo.
    Football

    Where Did Mizzou Football End up in the Final AP Top 25?

    By Christopher Walsh
    Alabama women's basketball at Mizzou
    All Things Mizzou

    Mizzou Women's Basketball Can't Stop Tide, The Buzz: Monday, Jan. 8, 2024

    By Christopher Walsh
    Missouri Tigers defensive lineman Darius Robinson (6) rushes Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Lincoln Kienholz (12) during the second half of the Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium.
    All Things Mizzou

    Darius Robinson Declares for NFL Draft, The Morning Buzz: Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024

    By Christopher Walsh
    Missouri Tigers quarterback Brady Cook (12) pretends to take a photo of running back Cody Schrader (7) after he scored a touchdown during the third quarter of the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic against the Ohio State Buckeyes at AT&T Stadium.
    All Things Mizzou

    Cody Schrader to Play in Senior Bowl, Morning Buzz: December 31, 2023

    By Christopher Walsh
    Missouri Tigers guard Tamar Bates (2) chases after a loose ball as Central Arkansas Bears guard Masai Olowokere (5) looks on during the first half at Mizzou Arena.
    Basketball

    Mizzou Basketball Closes Non-Conference Play with Win

    By Christopher Walsh
    Missouri Tigers quarterback Brady Cook (12) hands off to running back Cody Schrader (7) during the fourth quarter of the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic against the Ohio State Buckeyes at AT&T Stadium. Ohio State lost 14-3.
    All Things Mizzou

    More on the Cotton Bowl Win Over Ohio State, The Buzz: Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023

    By Christopher Walsh
    Defensive back Daylan Carnell during the final "Toughness Tuesday" practice of the 2023 season, on Christmas Day as Missouri prepared to face Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl.
    All Things Mizzou

    Mizzou Held "Toughness Tuesday" Practice on Christmas; The Buzz: Dec. 26, 2023

    By Christopher Walsh
    Mizzou football holds first bowl-week practice for the Cotton Bowl.
    All Things Mizzou

    Mizzou Begins Bowl-Week Practices; The Morning Buzz: Monday, Dec. 25, 2023

    By Christopher Walsh
    Missouri in the Cotton Bowl
    All Things Mizzou

    Mizzou Arrives in Dallas for Cotton Bowl, The Morning Buzz: Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023

    By Christopher Walsh
    Mizzou women's basketball set to play at Illinois, 2023
    All Things Mizzou

    The Morning Buzz: Sunday, December 17, 2023

    By Christopher Walsh
    Missouri baseball head coach Kerrick Jackson
    All Things Mizzou

    The Morning Buzz: Saturday, December 16, 2023

    By Christopher Walsh
    Faurot Field reflects in a golf cart decaled to match a Missouri Tigers helmet before the start of the game against the Kentucky Wildcats.
    Football

    Complete 2024 Mizzou Football Schedule Announced

    By Christopher Walsh
    Missouri Tigers defensive back Kris Abrams-Draine (7) celebrates during the third quarter against the Kentucky Wildcats at Kroger Field.
    Football

    Mizzou Has Record 3 Players Land FWAA All-American Honors

    By Christopher Walsh
    Missouri Tigers guard Tamar Bates (2) celebrates after scoring during the first half against the Kansas Jayhawks at Allen Fieldhouse.
    All Things Mizzou

    The Morning Buzz: Sunday, December 10, 2023

    By Christopher Walsh
    Missouri Tigers running back Cody Schrader (7) rushes against the Arkansas Razorbacks during the second quarter at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium.
    Football

    Accolades Elude Mizzou Football as Awards Week Winds Down

    By Christopher Walsh
    Kansas Jayhawks guard Christian Braun (2) drives against Missouri Tigers guard DaJuan Gordon (12) during the second half at Allen Fieldhouse.
    Basketball

    How to Watch: Mizzou Basketball at No. 2 Kansas

    By Christopher Walsh
    Missouri Tigers head coach Eliah Drinkwitz looks on from the sideline during the second half against the Kansas State Wildcats at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium.
    Football

    Eliah Drinkwitz Named Finalist for Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award

    By Christopher Walsh
    Missouri head coach Eli Drinkwitz hugs Harrison Mevis during the senior day festivities before a college football game at Memorial Stadium on Nov. 18, 2023, in Columbia, Mo.
    Football

    Media Names Eliah Drinkwitz SEC Football Coach of the Year

    By Christopher Walsh
    Darius Robinson
    Football

    Coming and Going: Mizzou 2024 Offseason Roster Tracker

    By Christopher Walsh
    Noah Carter - Missouri at Wichita State - Dec. 3, 2023
    All Things Mizzou

    The Morning Buzz: Monday, December 4, 2023

    By Christopher Walsh
    Missouri players celebrate a point against Delaware during the third set of an NCAA women's college volleyball tournament first-round match Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, in Lincoln, Neb.
    All Things Mizzou

    The Morning Buzz: Sunday, December 3, 2023

    By Christopher Walsh
    Missouri linebacker Ty'Ron Hopper celebrates after a play during a game against Kansas State at Memorial Stadium on Sept. 16, 2023, in Columbia, Mo.
    Football

    Missouri Football Preparing to Invade Mobile for Senior Bowl

    By Christopher Walsh
    SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey kicks off the 2023 SEC Football Kickoff Media Days at the Nashville Grand Hyatt on Broadway, Monday, July 17, 2023.
    Football

    Q&A Greg Sankey: "I'm excited about the future" of SEC

    By Christopher Walsh
    New Orleans Pelicans forward Naji Marshall (8) battle for the ball against Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (00) and forward Simone Fontecchio (16) during the second quarter at Delta Center.
    All Things Mizzou

    The Morning Buzz: Tuesday, November 28, 2023

    By Christopher Walsh
    Missouri Tigers guard Sean East II (55) shoots against Loyola (Md) Greyhounds forward Alonso Faure (4) during the second half at Mizzou Arena.
    Basketball

    How to Watch Mizzou at Pitt in ACC/SEC Basketball Challenge

    By Christopher Walsh
    Missouri volleyball graphic for NCAA Tournament
    All Things Mizzou

    The Morning Buzz: Monday, November 27, 2023

    By Christopher Walsh
    Missouri Tigers mascot poses with the Battle Line trophy after the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Missouri won 48-14.
    Football

    Did Mizzou Move Up in the Polls Following Arkansas Win?

    By Christopher Walsh
    USA; Loyola (Md) Greyhounds guard Chris Kuzemka (20) and Missouri Tigers guard Caleb Grill (31) fight for a rebound during the second half at Mizzou Arena.
    All Things Mizzou

    The Morning Brew: Sunday, November 26, 2023

    By Christopher Walsh
    Missouri Tigers defensive lineman Johnny Walker Jr (15) and Jay Jernigan celebrate after a defensive touchdown by Jernigan in the third quarter against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Missouri won 48-14.
    All Things Mizzou

    The Morning Brew: Saturday, November 25, 2023

    By Christopher Walsh
    Missouri Tigers head coach Eli Drinkwitz celebrates after the 2022 win over the Arkansas Razorbacks at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium.
    All Things Mizzou

    The Morning Brew: Friday, November 24, 2023

    By Christopher Walsh
    Missouri Tigers head coach Dennis Gates looks on during introductions prior to a game against the South Carolina State Bulldogs at Mizzou Arena.
    All Things Mizzou

    The Morning Brew: Thursday, November 23, 2023

    By Christopher Walsh
    A general view of a Missouri Tigers helmet against the Florida Gators during the first half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium.
    All Things Mizzou

    The Morning Brew: Wednesday, November 22, 2023

    By Christopher Walsh
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