Tim Barnes
Tim Barnes

Player Profile
Class:
Junior
Hometown:
Longwood, Mo.
High School:
Pettis County Northwest
Height / Weight:
6-4 / 305
Position:
Offensive Lineman

  • 2008 Spring Most Improved Offensive Lineman
  • 2007 Academic All-Big 12 Second Team
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2008 OUTLOOK
Highly-touted prep lineman who looks to step into the big shoes of departed four-year starter Adam Spieker ... Had a solid spring camp, getting reps as the top center, and was voted as the team's most improved offensive lineman ... Was groomed last season as Spieker's backup, and got valuable experience, playing in 7 games in a reserve role ... Enters fall camp listed atop the depth chart at the center spot ... Would be only third different player to start at center for Gary Pinkel, as he would follow former greats A.J. Ricker (36 starts in 36 games under Pinkel from 2001-03) and Spieker (MU-record 50 starts in 50 games from 2004-07).

2007 SEASON
Redshirt freshman who is an up-and-coming center with the talent and size to be a high-level player in the future ... Moved to center during spring drills, and has taken snaps all season long as the No. 2 man on the depth there ... Has spent his time serving as understudy to All-American and Rimington finalist Adam Spieker, and is set to take over in the spring ... Has seen action in six games this season, playing in Tiger wins over Western Michigan, Illinois State, Nebraska, Texas Tech, Colorado and Kansas State ... Is a solid student who was recognized as a second-team Academic All-Big 12 awardee this fall.

2006 SEASON
Redshirted in his first season in the program, working as part of the practice squad.

HIGH SCHOOL
Earned numerous All-State, All-Conference and All-District honors during his career at Pettis County Northwest High School in Hughesville, Mo. ... Excellent all-around athlete who was a four-year letterwinner in basketball and a two-year letterman in baseball, in addition to his exploits on the gridiron ... Has also earned First-Team All-Conference and All-District honors in basketball, as well ... A solid student who is a member of the National Honor Society, and also served on his school's student council ... High school coach - Caleb Crooker.

PERSONAL
Parents - Jeff & Becky Barnes ... Chose Mizzou over Miami, Fla., Michigan and Iowa, among others ... Primary Mizzou recruiter - Andy Hill.

Tigers Lead Big 12 With Six NFL Draft Picks

04/26/2009 - Football

As of late Sunday evening, two other Tigers had signed free agent contracts following the draft, with at least four others accepting invitations to workout for NFL teams.

Two Tigers Go In First Round of NFL Draft

04/26/2009 - Football

Jeremy Maclin went with the number 19 overall selection to the Philadelphia Eagles, becoming Mizzou's first player to be taken in the first round of the draft since Justin Smith.

Evander Hood Selected by Super Bowl Champs

04/25/2009 - Football

The Pittsburgh Steelers added some youth to a productive but aging defensive line, choosing Ziggy Hood with the 32nd and final pick in the first round of the NFL Draft.

Maclin Selected 19th Overall by Philadelphia

04/25/2009 - Football

The Philadelphia Eagles got a weapon they didn't expect for Donovan McNabb, trading up two spots to select Missouri wide receiver Jeremy Maclin with the 19th pick in the NFL draft.

Tiger Defense Shines in Black & Gold Game

04/18/2009 - Football

Missouri's defense stole the show in Saturday afternoon's Black & Gold Game, as it held the Tiger offense to just one touchdown and 355 total yards en route to a 68-40 triumph in the final workout of the spring season.