We have to recruit character. That's where most of them end up after college when they're looking for jobs. Some local lads simply want to get away for college. All things being equal, many others prefer to play in front of family and friends. For the first time in decades, Mizzou has the equalizers.
Facilities are new and lavish.
The conference is still tops. Television exposure is there for the winning. Alden just needs to hire the right coach. And that coach needs to unfold his recruiting map and stick a pin in Missouri. Or, as we've seen too often, his boss will soon be sticking a fork in him.