Earlier this week the St. Louis Post-Dispatch went out of it's way to run an article from a coach at a second rate basketball school saying Missouri would lose in the "Sweet 16".
Coach Rick Majerus of St. Louis University was quoted as saying Memphis had the better team and would win the game. I had respected Majerus in the past and applaud his taking a Utah Utes team to the Final Four several seasons ago. But, the article was out of line. Maybe the paper was looking for a fresh angle in covering Missouri, but really, who the heck cares what the coach at St. Louis University thinks?
But, why did the Post even run an article saying the Tigers would lose? I'm not sure. It certainly doesn't make any sense for the paper to alienate the largest alumni base in it's readership area. But, the Sports department has shown little concern for Missouri fans and alums in the past. Perhaps it's because many of the writers are from the Baltimore Sun and perceive Mizzou as inferior for some reason. Whatever it's motivation, the publication alienated even more Missouri fans and alums this week. Maybe someone needs to suggest to the paper's management this type of coverage is a reason the Post's readership base continues to shrink.
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