| Andrew Gachkar |
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2009 OUTLOOK
A fearless, relentless and physical defender who is looking to win himself a spot in the starting lineup after being a valuable member of special teams units each of the past two years ... Will line up on defense at the strongside linebacker spot, where he is listed atop the depth chart heading into fall camp ... Had a strong spring camp, and he ended things by registering 5 tackles in the Black & Gold Game.
2008 SEASON
Was a nice story in 2008, as he came all the way back from major surgery in the off-season where he had a rib removed due to blood clotting issues in his arm and upper body - his football future was in doubt initially, but showed great drive in order to recover and get back in football shape ... Showed solid development in his second year in the program, as he had 28 tackles in 14 games ... Recorded six tackles against Southeast Missouri State on Sept. 6, including one TFL ... Also forced a fumble and had one pass break-up against SEMO ... Had one stop against Nevada before a strained Achilles forced him out of the game ... Made one stop against Buffalo and added two tackles against Nebraska ... Added two more tackles against Oklahoma State and made two stops against Texas ... Had two tackles against Colorado, his fourth-straight two-tackle game ... Made one stop at Baylor and had three tackles in the win over Kansas State ... Made one stop against Iowa State and made three tackles against Kansas ... had two tackles in the Big 12 Championship Game against Oklahoma, and closed by making two stops in the Alamo Bowl win over Northwestern ... Changed his jersey number to 6 before the spring, after wearing 40 his first season.
2007 SEASON
True freshman LB who earned playing time with a strong fall camp that showed coaches he was ready to go, in spite of his youth and inexperience ... Has focused initially on special teams, where he uses his strength and speed primarily on the kickoff coverage unit ... Starred as part of that unit in the season opener against Illinois, as he registered three tackles, and forced a key fumble just prior to halftime that MU covered and converted into a FG at the gun to stake the Tigers to a 23-6 halftime lead ... Has recorded a tackle in all but one game this season.
HIGH SCHOOL
Ranked by Super Prep as the No. 46 overall prospect (any position) in the Midlands region ... Also came in as the nation's No. 33-ranked weakside linebacker prospect, according to Super Prep, who also rated him as the No. 10 overall prospect (any position) in the state of Kansas ... Rated as the No. 12 overall prospect in the state of Kansas by Rivals, despite being hindered by an injured shoulder during the year that limited his statistics ... Played both running back and linebacker as a senior in 2006 ... As a junior in 2005, amassed 83 tackles, with five QB sacks, and added two interceptions on the year ... Also forced two fumbles and returned one of his INTs for a score ... High school coach - Scott Wright.
PERSONAL
Parents - Tom & Tina Gachkar ... Father is a Mizzou alum ... Plans to study engineering at Mizzou ... Chose Mizzou over Michigan, Purdue, Kansas State and Kansas, among others ... Primary Mizzou recruiter - Andy Hill.
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| G-GS | Solo-Asst. | Tot. | FF |
| 2007 |
13-0 |
9-7 |
16 |
1 |
| 2008 |
14-0 |
13-15 |
28 |
0 |
| Totals |
27-0 |
22-22 |
44 |
1 |
