AP source: Missouri fires football coach Barry Odom
(WorldNews Sport)

COLOMBIA, Mo. (AP) - Missouri fired football coach Barry Odom on Saturday, a person with direct knowledge of the decision said Saturday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because no announcement has been made. Odom is a beloved former player and longtime assistant coach who helped stabilize the program but failed to win enough games. Missouri went 6-6 this season and Odom was 25-25 in four years. The Tigers were expected to contend for the top of the SEC East this season with the arrival of Clemson transfer Kelly Bryant at quarterback. But the season began with a loss to Wyoming and never really got on track, and the Tigers were forced to beat...