ByTrueDeck

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My name is True Deck and I am headed into my senior year at the Missouri J-School. I am studying sports journalism with an emphasis on reporting and writing.

Rock M Nation •

Mizzou Football Recruiting: Devyon Hill-Lomax set to become tallest Mizzou wide receiver since 2021

Height has started to become a clear priority for the future of Mizzou football as the team received a commitment from three-star wide receiver Devyon Hill-Lomax who comes in at 6’5 (per Rivals and Hudl) — the tallest for a Missouri wide receiver since Keke Chism (6’5) during the 2021 season.
The 180 lb receiver chose the Tigers over a reported 11 other schools including Cincinnati, Purdue, Iowa State and Illinois. He took an official visit to Missouri on June 20th and made his decision less tha...

‘Adversity’: WR Logan Muckey Shares His Journey To Captaincy – Rock M+

On Saturday, Mizzou coach Eli Drinkwitz announced his nine captains ahead of the 2025 season. Cayden Green, Connor Tollison, Sam Horn and Beau Pribula earned the spots on the offensive side of the ball while Jalen Catalon, Zion Young, Khalil Jacobs and Daylan Carnell earned the roles on the defensive side of the ball. That left one special teams captain: Logan Muckey. When Muckey was asked what the captain position meant to him, he didn’t shy away. “It is definitely the greatest honor of my life...
Columbia Missourian •

‘The game inside the game’: How Madison Walker found her edge

On Oct. 12, 2021, Madison Walker, a highly sought-after high school recruit from Olathe, Kansas, was ready to officially announce her college decision. She had already made it in her head a couple of weeks prior to the announcement, but she waited until she was extra certain — her dad was a Jayhawk after all.

On Oct. 12, 2021, Madison Walker, a highly sought-after high school recruit from Olathe, Kansas, was ready to officially announce her college decision. She had already made it in her head...
Athlon Sports •

Matthew Liberatore, Masyn Winn Among Cardinals' Best of the Month

After going 14-17 in the first two months of the season, the St. Louis Cardinals had a May fans will never forget. Highlighted by a nine-game win streak from May 4-12, there were plenty of moments and performances throughout the month that caught our eye. As the calendar flips to June, we took a look back at the best May had to offer. Top Pitcher: Matthew LiberatoreWith all due respect to Erick Fedde and Miles Mikolas, Matthew Liberatore makes the most compelling case as the Cardinals' top pitch...
Columbia Missourian •

A race against time: Mizzou softball's forgettable season

The NCAA Division I softball scene in the 2025 season was one highlighted by change, as powerhouses Oklahoma and Texas made their move to the SEC, bolstering a conference that finished the year with the top six ranked teams (Texas A&M, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Florida, Texas and Arkansas) compared to just one team finishing in that range the season prior.With an increased level of parity across the league, Mizzou couldn't keep up with the fierce consistency of the Southeastern Conference, as it miss...
Columbia Missourian •

'We're not scared of anyone': Mizzou softball stuns No. 1 Texas A&M in run-rule rout

After suffering two tough losses in the first games of the series, Mizzou softball bounced back with an exhilarating 9-1 run-rule victory over No. 1 Texas A&M in the third and final game of the series on Friday at Mizzou Softball Stadium.Behind four first-inning runs, the Tigers took the lead and never relinquished it in the five-inning affair.
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Athlon Sports •

Drew Lock Among Famous Missouri Tigers Now Involved in NCAA Lawsuit

Two huge names in Missouri Tigers sports history – quarterback Drew Lock and women's basketball star Sophie Cunningham – have joined a growing lawsuit against the NCAA, claiming they should’ve been paid for their popularity and success in college, as reported by STL Today.Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) deals were introduced July 1, 2021, allowing collegiate athletes to make money for the first time. Lock’s final game with Mizzou was on December 31, 2018, and Cunningham’s was on March 24, 2019, m...
Athlon Sports •

Why RB Ahmad Hardy Could Be Mizzou’s Next Breakout Star

On Dec. 18, Louisiana Monroe freshman running back Ahmad Hardy joined Mississippi State wide receiver Kevin Coleman Jr. as the second offensive Mizzou transfer of this cycle. With Nate Noel and Marcus Carroll using up their last year of eligibility this past fall, Hardy has the chance to take over the Mizzou backfield like he was able to in Monroe, Louisiana.Hardy had a dominant freshman season with the Warhawks even though the team had trouble generating wins. He was one of four tailbacks in th...
Columbia Missourian •

Undefeated no more: Mizzou softball beats top-ranked Oklahoma 3-1

Mizzou pitcher Cierra Harrison delivers against Oklahoma on Saturday at Mizzou Softball Stadium. Harrison picked up the win, striking out three and scattering three hits and three walks in four scoreless innings as the Tigers beat the top-ranked Sooners 3-1.

Mizzou pitcher Cierra Harrison delivers against Oklahoma on Saturday at Mizzou Softball Stadium. Harrison picked up the win, striking out three and scattering three hits and three walks in four scoreless innings as the Tigers beat the top-r...

Columbia Missourian

With the Columbia Missourian I've covered high school boys soccer, high school girls tennis and I most recently covered Mizzou softball and tennis. I also have gotten some experience editing with the Columbia Missourian, working as a sports TA to edit local copy and create headlines on InDesign before pages are sent to print. This fall (Fall 2025) I've been the managing editor of the Tiger Kickoff special edition newspaper, which comes out prior to every home football game with the Columbia Missourian.

Rock M Nation

At Rock M Nation and Rock M+ I focus on football recruiting writing and keep subscribers and viewers up to date on the latest news. I do this on message boards and articles along with through my X account. On the Rock M Nation side, I write weekly columns talking about Mizzou football.

Athlon Sports

With Athlon Sports I Wrote local-aimed news on the St. Louis Cardinals, Mizzou Athletics and the Houston Texans.

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