University of Missouri Tigers running back Nathaniel Peat runs the ball as Louisiana Tech defensive back Eric Randall (1) and Hugh Davis (9) try to get him down in the open field during the first half of last Thursday’s non-conference college football game at Columbia, Mo. As anticipated, host Mizzou ran away with a 52-25 victory. (L.G. PATTERSON/AP PHOTO)
BY DAVE SKRETTA AP SPORTS WRITER COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — When things went awry for Missouri last year, the defense was usually the culprit. It…
