The Magic Number is 1; Interesting Quotes; Smart Alum

♦ Missouri defeated Kentucky Thursday evening, 4-2, while Tennessee lost to Texas A&M, 5-1.  That bring's Mizzou's "magic number" down to 1 -- Just 1 Missouri wins and/or 1 Tennessee loss over the final two days of the regular season will guarantee Mizzou a spot in the SEC Post-Season Tournament.

♦ The Columbia Tribune has an article, A lot of work to be done': Renovations begin as Missouri set to close SEC regular season, with a photo and details about the beginning of construction at Taylor Stadium, plus some interesting quotes and comments from Tim Jamieson:

Missouri was never expected to finish in the top four — or even the top eight — in a league where the schools have so-called "baseball palaces." But Jamieson envisions a future in which Taylor Stadium is a humble manor that feels like home for top players.
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"We have to be better. We have to be better coached," Jamieson said. "We have to embrace what we have. We have to take it to another level. So there's a lot of work to be done."
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Not a shock! '04 Academic All-Amer. MT @trripleplay: Former #Mizzou pitcher Garrett @broshuis graduated 1st in his class from SLU Law School
— Mizzou Athletics (@mutigersdotcom) May 16, 2013