Aug. 2, 2001
COLUMBIA, Mo.- The 2001 football campaign at the University of Missouri officially kicks off this Friday when the freshmen class reports for camp. The Tigers are expecting 30 players to report on Friday. The new Tigers will be issued equipment and playbooks on Friday and will also go through physical examinations.
Head Coach Gary Pinkel will conduct his first practice with his new players on Saturday morning. The Tigers will practice twice on Saturday and Sunday before going through an academic orientation on Monday.
The Tiger veterans will report on Tuesday.