Missouri raises possibility of Pinkel extension

Missouri raises possibility of Pinkel extension

Published Dec. 5, 2013 4:49 p.m. ET

COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Missouri athletic director Mike
Alden addressed the likelihood coach Gary Pinkel will be sought for the
Washington opening, raising the possibility of a contract extension
after the season.

The fifth-ranked Tigers play No. 3
Auburn in the SEC championship game Saturday in Atlanta. Both schools
are 11-1 overall and 7-1 in conference play.

Pinkel
has 101 victories in 13 seasons at Missouri, tied with Don Faurot for
most in school history.

Alden said he's proud of the
team's success academically too, and said he and the coach have already
spoken about the future.

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