Zach Strom
Zach Strom

Player Profile
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Columbia, Mo.
High School:
Hickman
Height / Weight:
6-1 / 230
Position:
Offensive Lineman
Birthdate:
11/12/1981
Experience:
2L

•2002 Team Walk-On Player of the Year

•Spring 2002 Team Most Improved Special Forces Player

2004 OUTLOOK

Will primarily handle the high-pressure long-snapping duties for a third straight year ... A Columbia native who is also listed on the depth chart at center entering fall practice.

2003 SEASON

Was an unsung hero on the team, performing the long-snap duties for all placekicks and punts, and was virtually perfect in all 12 regular-season games ... Had 2 special teams tackles on the year, with 1 each against Texas A&M and Iowa State ... Had a punt snap get away from him in 2nd quarter of the bowl game against Arkansas, but was unaffected and came back to be perfect the rest of the game.

2002 SEASON

An invaluable member of the special teams forces who was MU's top deep snapper ... Served in that role all season for punts, and took over the snaps for kicks midway through the season ... Did a tremendous job in that role, and was a big part of MU's improvement in those areas ... Played in all 12 games ... Named the team's Walk On Player of the Year at the season-ending banquet.

2001 SEASON

Worked on the offensive line, but spent most of his time deep snapping ... Named the "Most Improved" special forces player in the spring.

2000 SEASON

Made the traveling squad as a walk-on ... Served as a scout team offensive lineman.

HIGH SCHOOL

Played at Hickman High School in Columbia ... Was a two-year starter on the Hickman offensive line ... High school coach - Greg Nesbit.

PERSONAL

Majoring in elementary education ... Son of John Strom and Dana Branson ... Born Nov. 12, 1981.

Weatherspoon Named Lott Trophy Player Of The Week

11/03/2009 - Football

University of Missouri senior linebacker Sean Weatherspoon (Jasper, Texas) has been named the Lott Trophy IMPACT Player of the Week, for his outstanding performance in last Saturday's 36-17 win at Colorado. Weatherspoon led an impressive defensive performance for Mizzou, with a game-high 12 tackles as the Tigers held Colorado to negative-14 yards rushing overall, and just 176 yards of total offense in the win.

Mizzou Hosts Baylor, Looks For 2nd Straight Win

11/02/2009 - Football

Mizzou returns home to take on Baylor on Saturday at Faurot Field. The game will not be televised for the first time since last year's BU game.

Tigers Meet with the Media

11/02/2009 - Football

Opening Statement: "Our focus is now on Baylor, understanding that they are a good football team. We've got to improve in all areas. I think our players are excited. Obviously, it was a tough three weeks around here, certainly a very difficult week last week. The win felt good, but I told my players it's going to get tougher and tougher. November is here and if you want to have great success as a football team you have to win in November."

Missouri Defeats Colorado, 36-17

10/31/2009 - Football

Danario Alexander caught two touchdown passes while Missouri's swarming defense had eight sacks and forced four turnovers, helping the Tigers hold off Colorado, 36-17, on Saturday to end a three-game slide.

GA Tickets for Baylor Game Available Monday

10/30/2009 - Football

The University of Missouri Department of Athletics has announced that general admission hillside tickets to Mizzou's game against Baylor on Nov. 7 will be available for purchase beginning at 8 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 2. General admission tickets are $26 each.