Nick Tarpoff
Nick Tarpoff

Player Profile
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Edwardsville, Ill.
High School:
Edwardsville
Height / Weight:
6-3 / 250
Position:
Defensive End
Birthdate:
10/19/1981
Experience:
2L

OUTLOOK: Talented rush end who should challenge for significant playing time as a junior … Hopes to stay away from the injury bug that has kept him from reaching his potential each of the last two seasons … Has a motor that won’t quit … Changed jersey numbers from 79 to 43 prior to the spring period …

2002: Was in and out of the lineup due to various injuries, but still managed to contribute in nine games, including one that he started at Iowa State … Had 21 tackles on the season, including one sack … Notched the first sack of his career, for a loss of 11 yards, at Nebraska … Had a season-high six tackles overall in that game … Followed with a four-tackle performance against Kansas … Moved into the starting lineup at Iowa State, and added four stops to the Tiger cause on the day … Was injured in week 10 against Colorado, and was forced to miss the final two games …

2001: Played in 10 games in 2001 and made solid contributions as a redshirt freshman ... Recorded 41 tackles, four for losses, and recovered a fumble ... Recorded six tackles in his debut against Bowling Green ... Also made six tackles against Kansas ... Made his first career start against Texas .... Missed just one week after a neck injury against Colorado and played in the final two games ...

2000: Redshirt year ... Was the defensive scout-team player of the week vs. Michigan State …

HIGH SCHOOL: A three-year starter who helped lead Edwardsville High to a 9-1 record his senior year ... Also a member of the wrestling team, recording a 34-3 record as a junior ... Attended Missouri’s summer football camp ... Chose Missouri over Kansas, Kansas State, Illinois, Iowa State and Iowa … High school coach - Tim Dougherty ...

PERSONAL: Son of John as Joyce Tarpoff ... Grandfather, Jon Tarpoff, played on Missouri’s 1941 Sugar Bowl team ... Born Oct. 19, 1981 ... Academic interest - natural resources and fisheries. 

TARPOFF’s Career Stats
Year	G-GS	Solo	Ast	Tot	TFL	Sacks	Int FF-FR
2001	10-1	16	25	41	4-6	0-0	0    0-1
2002	9-1	9	12	21	1-11	1-11	0    0-0
Total	19-2	25	37	62	5-17	1-11	0    0-1

Bus Service Available in Kansas City for MU/KU

11/23/2009 - Football

Arrow Stage Lines will provide a paid shuttle service to and from Arrowhead to specific KC-metro areas on Saturday.

'Beast Mode': Watch the Video & Buy the Gear

11/23/2009 - Football

Along with the special Nike Pro Combat uniforms and helmets, check out the new shirts and hats to get you ready for the big game.

Weatherspoon Named Finalist for Butkus Award

11/20/2009 - Football

Weatherspoon enters this Saturday's home finale against Iowa State with a team-best 93 tackles, including 12.0 tackles for loss and 3.5 quarterback sacks. His 9.3 tackles-per game average is currently 2nd-best in the Big 12 Conference, and 30th-best in the NCAA, while he also ranks 29th in the nation with his 1.25 tackles for loss average.

Football Fan Primer - Mizzou vs. Iowa State

11/20/2009 - Football

Missouri will take on Iowa State on Saturday at Faurot Field, with kickoff is set for 1 p.m. Saturday's contest is the annual Blackout game in which all fans are encouraged to wear black. The best source for all of the updated gameday information, including maps, traffic flow, parking, tailgating information and much more is mizzougameday.com.

Mizzou Completes 2010 Football Schedule

11/18/2009 - Football

The final opening on the 2010 University of Missouri football schedule has been filled with San Diego State University, as announced today by the Department of Athletics. Missouri and San Diego State will square off in Columbia, as part of a one-game agreement, on Sept 18, 2010.