Missouri Football Black and Gold Game - April 14, 2012
2012 OUTLOOK
A big-play talent who is has shown to have excellent size, speed, hands and route-running abilities ... Is working more at the tight end spot this spring, where he'll open camp listed at No. 2 on the depth chart, behind Eric Waters...
2011 SEASON
Saw action in 9 games on the season ... Caught 3 passes in all for a total of 16 yards ... First collegiate reception came in his first game action, when he grabbed a 4-yard reception in the opener against Miami (Ohio) ... Later had one catch each against Western Illinois and Iowa State, with each one going for 6 yards...
2010 SEASON
Was very impressive throughout the year, and looked as though he might be ready to play as a true freshman, but a hamstring injury sustained during August camp held him back enough to where Tiger coaches chose to preserve his redshirt.
HIGH SCHOOL
ESPN.com ranks him as the nation's No. 63 wide receiver prospect ... Ranked by Rivals.com as the nation's No. 67 wide receiver prospect, and by the same outlet as the No. 71 talent at any position out of the state of Texas ... Was a prolific wide receiver playing in a spread-style offense, and helped lead his team to the state playoff quarterfinals in 2009 and a final record of 12-2 ... Was an honorable mention All-State performer as a senior, when he caught 71 passes for 1,157 yards and 23 touchdowns in 2009 ... Enjoyed an equally productive junior season in 2008, as he made 64 catches for 1,250 yards and a school-record 24 touchdowns ... High school coach - Joey Florence ... Denton Ryan High School has produced several Tiger players over the years, including MU career quarterback sacks record-holder Brian Smith, as well as tailback Earl Goldsmith ... Also stood out on the hardwood, as he was his team's freshman MVP and later was his team's co-offensive player of the year for the 2008-09 basketball season.
PERSONAL
Parents - Larry Sasser & Jackie Cox-Spence ... Interested in studying in MU's School of Business ... Lists hobbies as playing sports and in general just staying active ... Chose Mizzou over Nebraska, Texas Tech, Arizona, Arizona State and Kansas, among others ... Credits the family atmosphere at Mizzou as a major selling point, as well as the fact that he never felt pressured during the recruiting process.
