COLUMBIA — The nearly 300 members of Marching Mizzou show up to game days early, stay late and work hard to keep Memorial Stadium excited. But their dedication doesn’t start on game day — these Tigers fans practice for two hours, four days each week in order to prepare a new show for each halftime performance. Game days are their opportunity to showcase their efforts.
Pregame Playmakers: The hard work and rewards of being in Marching Mizzou
Monday, October 12, 2009 | 5:12 p.m. CDT
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