OXFORD, Miss. — If you pick up any roster or depth chart for the Missouri Tigers, the abbreviation next to Martin Rucker’s name says “TE” for tight end. However, the last two weeks Rucker has moved around so much in the offense, he could just as easily be attached to a UTL label — as the team’s utility player.
Rucker’s ability to switch positions aids Tigers
Sunday, September 9, 2007 | 5:49 p.m. CDT;
updated 11:04 p.m. CDT, Monday, July 21, 2008
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