COLUMBIA— They call it the gauntlet. Four black conical tackling dummies with arms on the sides are lined up. A red one is placed behind them, waiting for the final hit from the defensive linemen. The bags waver but rarely fall.
Missouri football's Matt Hoch makes transition to other side of the trench
Saturday, August 6, 2011 | 1:35 p.m. CDT;
updated 3:08 p.m. CDT, Saturday, August 6, 2011
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