Notebook: Freshman WR Knox shines in road win over Purdue

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BRANSON MO NEWS: Along with fellow freshman Tyler Badie, wide receiver Jalen Knox was a surprise key  to Missouri’s 40-37 victory over Purdue on Saturday night. The Mansfield, Texas, product had seen time on the field during the first two weeks of the season and entered Week 3 as the leading pass catcher among freshman receivers, but Saturday night was a coming-out party for him.He made an impact with five catches for 110 yards, and scored his first career touchdown on a 59-yard reception that helped build the Tigers lead midway through the second quarter.Since arriving in Missouri, Knox has impressed the coaching staff with his route-running ability and his knack for making plays after the catch. He showed flashes of both skills against UT-Martin and Wyoming; but on Saturday, they were on full display. Head coach Barry Odom saw the performance as an affirmation of what he and his staff already believe  about Knox. It was a  positive sign of growth.

“I think he’s got a chance to be a special player,” Odom said. “He’s learning to understand the speed of the game and what it’s going to take.”Earlier this week, Knox took extra snaps in practice when a pair of veteran wideouts were sidelined with injuries. As the week progressed, he prepared more and more for the possibility that he might see those same extra snaps on game day.With Emanuel Hall sidelined for the  bulk of the game, that’s exactly what happened. When Knox’s named was called on Saturday night, the freshman receiver stepped up“I was ready,” Knox said. “If I had to go in, I was going to make the most of my opportunities.”Battle of brothers ends in stalemateEach brother landed a few blows in the highly-anticipated matchup between Missouri …



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