Cory Taylor
Cory Taylor

Player Profile
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
St. Louis, Mo.
High School:
University City High School
Height / Weight:
6-1 / 220
Position:
Tailback
Birthdate:
04/02/1983

All-state running back out of St. Louis who has great size and speed … rated among the top 30 “all-purpose” running backs in the country by Rivals.com … rated the No. 2 running back and fifth best player in the MoKan. region by MoKan.com … first team all-state selection and the west district “Player of the Year” … also earned first team all-metro and first team all-suburban south … is the all-time rushing leader at University City High School, rushing for 4,295 yards and 62 touchdowns … rushed for 2,051 yards on 191 carries last year, averaging 10.7 yards per carry … scored 24 touchdowns … scored 12 touchdowns as a junior and rushed for 1,086 yards, earning second team all-suburban south honors … as a sophomore, rushed for 24 touchdowns, carrying 130 times for 1,035 yards … also returned a kickoff for a touchdown last year and defensively, recovered two fumbles … a track star who qualified for the state meet in the 4 x 100 relay and was a sectional qualifier in the 100m dash … volunteers as a coach for the University City Junior Football League … also a member of the Omega Squires … high school coach – Lafayette Gatewood III. … son of Francesca Lyons … born April 2, 1983.

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.

Help Kraft Foods and the Missouri Tigers Tackle Hunger!

11/19/2009 - Football

Kraft Foods is helping to SCORE against hunger in a food drive, culminating at the Missouri-Iowa State football game at Memorial Stadium on November 21.

Tigers Host Cyclones In Final Home Game

11/17/2009 - Football

The Missouri Tigers (6-4 overall, 2-4 in Big 12 Conference play) will bring a close to the 2009 home season this Saturday as they play host to the Iowa State Cyclones (6-5, 3-4) at Faurot Field/Memorial Stadium. Kickoff for the game, which is not being televised, is set for 1:07 p.m. (central time). Tickets remain available for the contest, and can be purchased online at www.mutigers.com, or over the phone by calling 1-800-CAT-PAWS (884-PAWS in Columbia).

Tigers Hold Weekly Media Day

11/16/2009 - Football

Missouri football Head Coach Gary Pinkel and members of the Tiger football team meet the media.

Alexander Named Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week

11/16/2009 - Football

University of Missouri senior wide receiver Danario Alexander (Marlin, Texas) has been named the Big 12 Conference Offensive Player of the Week, as announced by the league office this morning. Alexander was cited for his outstanding play in helping lead Mizzou to a 38-12 win at North Division-leading Kansas State last Saturday, as he caught 10 passes for 200 yards and an MU record-tying three touchdowns.