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COLUMBIA, Mo. Nike Air Max 90 Pánské Levně . -- Missouri coach Barry Odom considers his role to be that of a teacher. He is still learning things in his inaugural season at the helm of his alma mater.Saturdays game against Kentucky will be his latest test.The Tigers (2-5, 0-3 Southeastern Conference) have dramatically improved their offense from a year ago, when they finished second to last in the nation in offensive efficiency. Missouri leads the SEC in yards per game with 505, but that has not always led to wins. Last week, Missouri lost its homecoming game 51-45 to Middle Tennessee, surrendering 584 yards, including 300 on the ground. The Tigers also piled up penalties that allowed MTSU to extend multiple drives.Odom is reevaluating his level of involvement with all sides of the ball, including his area of expertise -- defense.Ive got an opportunity to go help that side out and Im going to do it, Odom said. Ive been trying to balance both sides along with some of the other things and I need to spend my focus there.Odom was Missouris defensive coordinator last season, and discussed the fine line between aiding and interfering.If theres a call I really dont like, or I dont think its the right tine or fit for it, Ill say something, Odom said. But also, as a head coach, I recall being a coordinator not that long ago and I want those guys to feel comfortable doing their work too, not overlooking all the time, `Whats the head coach thinking?Kentucky (4-3, 3-2) will look to capitalize on Missouris recent struggles. The Wildcats seek their third consecutive SEC victory after defeating Vanderbilt 20-13 on Oct. 8 and Mississippi State 40-38 last Saturday. It would be the first three-game conference win streak for the Wildcats since 1999.They put a lot of stress on you, Kentucky coach Mark Stoops said of Missouris offense. They go extremely fast and theyve got some very dynamic players, so its going to be a real challenge.Here are some things to watch Saturday:INJURY BUGMissouri has been hit with a string of injuries, four of which occurred in the loss to Middle Tennessee. Linebacker Michael Scherer tore the ACL and MCL in his left knee, effectively ending his college career with five games to play. Additionally, Terry Beckner Jr. tore his ACL in his left knee after the same injury to his right knee cut his 2015 season short. Scherer led Missouri with 53 tackles in seven starts. Beckner had 24 tackles, including two for loss, three quarterback hurries and a fumble recovery.Everybody in America is banged up at this point, Odom said. Its week seven or eight or nine for some. Thats the game. Youve got to have your next guys ready to go play.MAKING STRIDESWith a win Saturday, Kentucky would secure its fourth conference win, something it hasnt accomplished since 2006 under Rich Brooks. Additionally, the Wildcats have won their last three home games, something they last accomplished in 1996.I was proud of our team this past week in finding a way to win and showing some toughness and some resiliency against Mississippi State, but theres a lot of things that we can do better, Stoops said.FOUNTAIN OF YOUTHMissouri has just 16 seniors on its roster, including Scherer, while Kentucky has 11, the fewest in the nation. Missouri senior cornerback John Gibson was also injured against Middle Tennessee, and is still not a guarantee for Saturday.It does present a real challenge, Stoops said of his lack of seniors. Youre starting to see our team grow up a little bit. We wouldnt have been able to win some close games and some tough games without their leadership. http:///...erne-631053-002.html .C. -- Kemba Walker and the Charlotte Bobcats got off to a fast start, and the Sacramento Kings were never quite able to catch up. http:///...-boty-bile-seda.html . Perez, 35, posted a 1-2 record with a 3.69 earned-run average in 19 relief appearances last season. His season ended Aug. 9 due to a torn ligament in his left elbow. Perez joins infielder Andy LaRoche and catcher Mike Nickeas with minor-league agreements for 2014 that include invitations to attend spring training. http:///...vy-631053-004-0.html . Thats about all he can do right now, so hes trying not to think about when he might be able to play again for the Los Angeles Lakers. The NFL has trumpeted the participation of NRL stars Jason Taumalolo and Valentine Holmes in an official trial in Los Angeles next week.Taumalolo and Holmes flew together from London immediately after squaring off against each other in the Four Nations final between Australia and New Zealand on Monday.Both Taumalolo and Holmes are signed with the same player agent company, Pacific Sports Management, who described the trial as an NFL sporting experience.They said both players had received interest from NFL franchises throughout the year, and had departed for the US with their NRL clubs blessing.It is a tremendous sporting experience that both players are excited about, they will have the opportunity to showcase their athletic ability and meet some interesting people, Pacific Sports said.We have been completely transparent with both the Sharks and the Cowboys, who have been terrific about it and very supportive.The NFL Management Council informed clubs of the trial to be held on November 26.Jason Taumalolo and Valentine Holmes, two of the best players in Australias National Rugby League, have scheduled a work-out for NFL clubs this Saturday, a statement obtained by the Roar said.These players are considered NFL free agents and are eligible to sign with clubs after the cclub has received written permission from the players National Rugby League club. http:///...ni-zelene-cerne.html. he Cowboys said Taumalalo would test with the full backing of the club.The North Queensland Cowboys are aware that player Jason Taumalolo is returning from the Four Nations tournament via the USA where he will undergo testing in front of NFL scouts, the club said.Taumalolos interest comes less than two months after he put rumours of a cross-code move to bed by declaring he wanted to become an NRL great following his Dally M medal win.My plan is to retire playing rugby league and that hasnt changed over the last little while, he said after winning the gong alongside Cooper Cronk.Both Taumalolo and Cronullas Holmes are believed to be deep into negotiations to remain with their NRL clubs beyond the end of the 2017 season.However the latest development could throw a spanner in the works, and comes less than a year after South Sydney forward Thomas Burgess tested with New York Giants.The Rabbitohs prop also went with his clubs blessing, and returned to play in the 2016 season.The 2016-17 NFL season is into its 11th week with Super Bowl LI on February 5. 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