The University of Missouri football team recently landed the nation’s top high school recruit. But before he even announced his official intent to attend the school, crowds inside the Mizzou Arena were already chanting his initials. We look at the buzz and behind-the-scenes efforts surrounding Mizzou's star football catch and explore the growing celebrification of college athletes.
Studio panelists:
Greg Bowers, sports editor Columbia Missourian; and associate professor at the Missouri School of Journalism
Ben Frederickson, former intern and freelance reporter, St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Karen Mitchell, assistant professor at the Missouri School of Journalism
Joining us by phone:
Bruce Feldman, CBS sports columnist/commentator and author of "Swing Your Sword" and "Meat Market: Inside the Smash-Mouth World of College Football Recruiting"
Dave Ridpath, assistant professor of sport administration, Ohio University
Greg Bowers, sports editor Columbia Missourian; and associate professor at the Missouri School of Journalism
Ben Frederickson, former intern and freelance reporter, St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Karen Mitchell, assistant professor at the Missouri School of Journalism
Joining us by phone:
Bruce Feldman, CBS sports columnist/commentator and author of "Swing Your Sword" and "Meat Market: Inside the Smash-Mouth World of College Football Recruiting"
Dave Ridpath, assistant professor of sport administration, Ohio University
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