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OFFENSIVE LINE
The Starters: Missouri brings back four starters from last year's team. The tackle positions are set with Elvis Fisher and Dan Hoch. The starting guards are Austin Wuebbels and Jayson Palmgren. The only new starter will be at center where it seems Justin Britt will get first shot to replace Tim Barnes, but Travis Ruth will be in the discussion as well.
The Challengers: Along with whichever player does not win the center spot, Jack Meiners will play major minutes. Mark Hill could push for time in a reserve role. Coming off redshirt seasons, Anthony Gatti, Nick Demien and Mitch Morse all have a chance to position themselves well for the future.
Major Spring Storyline: Who replaces Barnes? Before Blaine Gabbert and Aldon Smith went pro, many would have said Barnes would be the biggest loss off last year's team. Missouri has had a stunning line of succession at center, starting only four players going back to Rob Riti in the late 1990's. For the first time, there is some question about who takes over. Is it Britt, Ruth, or someone who is yet to emerge?
Coming out of Spring: The top seven linemen are set. It is my opinion the center job won't be set coming out of spring ball and will continue into fall camp. Meiners is the next man in the rotation. Missouri will need to identify probably one more player. Our money would be on Gatti, who drew strong reviews coming off a knee injury his senior year in high school.
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