Brandon Gerau
Brandon Gerau

Player Profile
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Columbia, Mo.
High School:
Rock Bridge
Height / Weight:
6-0 / 175
Position:
Wide Receiver

2009 OUTLOOK

Outstanding all-around athlete who has shown the ability to contribute to the Tiger receiving corps this season ... Was impressive enough during spring drills to be awarded a scholarship for his efforts and talent ... With some veteran receivers limited during the spring due to various injuries, made the most of a golden opportunity to establish himself, and he spent most of the spring listed at No. 1 on the depth chart at the X-receiver position ... Closed the spring by catching 2 passes for 32 yards in the Black & Gold Game ... Moves over in the fall to the Z-receiver position, where he begins fall camp listed No. 2 on the depth heading in ... Is a hometown product who prepped at Rock Bridge High School and grew up dreaming of playing for the Tigers.

2008 SEASON

Saw his first collegiate action, logging snaps in 4 games during the season ... Saw the field in games against Southeast Missouri State, Nebraska, Colorado and Kansas State ... Won the team's Offensive Back-Up Player of the Week award for his work in practice leading up to the season-opening win over Illinois ... Had a solid spring camp, where he showed consistently in practices and scrimmages that he can be part of the offensive attack ... Closed spring camp with a good outing in the Black & Gold Spring Game, when he caught three passes for 57 yards, which tied for most receiving yardage on the day by any Tiger.

2007 SEASON

Joined the team as a walk-on and was a solid contributor all throughout the year in practice.

HIGH SCHOOL

Two-sport standout at Rock Bridge High School, lettering three years each in football and baseball ... Was an all-district and all-area performer as a wide receiver, and set the school record for most career receiving yards ... Also earned all-state honors in baseball as a junior, and pulled in all-district honors on the diamond all three years ... High school coach - A.J. Ofodile, a former Mizzou standout tight end.

PERSONAL

Parents - John & Stacy Gerau ... Is majoring in marketing at Mizzou, and has plans to own his own business after his playing days are done ... Lists fishing as one of his main hobbies outside of football, especially trout fishing.

Mizzou Has New Mid-Missouri Radio Home

12/22/2009 - Football

A five-year Mid-Missouri radio agreement has been reached between Missouri-based Zimmer Radio Group, Mizzou Sports Properties, and Mizzou.

Mizzou Football Texas Bowl Preview Show Set For Air

12/23/2009 - Football

Tiger fans who want to learn more about Mizzou's preparations for the game will want to tune into the Mizzou Football All-Access Texas Bowl Preview show, which begins airing around the state tomorrow (Thursday, Dec. 24th).

Brian Coulter Named Finalist For 2009 Rudy Award

12/17/2009 - Football

The three finalists will be honored during the THIRD ANNUAL COLLEGE FOOTBALL RUDY AWARDSTM breakfast, Presented by Sprint, to be held in conjunction with the American Football Coaches Association Convention at 8:30 a.m. ET on January 11, 2010, at the Orlando World Center Marriott, in Orlando, FL.

Mizzou Accepts Bid from Texas Bowl

12/06/2009 - Football

The University of Missouri has accepted an invitation to play in the 2009 Texas Bowl, as announced today by Mizzou and Texas Bowl officials.

Three Tigers Named 1st-Team All-Big 12 by Coaches

12/01/2009 - Football

Senior WR Danario Alexander, senior LB Sean Weatherspoon and sophomore PK Grant Ressel all earned first-team designation, while freshman DE standout Aldon Smith won the league's defensive freshman of the year award.