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The Tigers' Jeremy Maclin hauled in a 26-yard touchdown pass from Chase Daniel in the thrid quarter of the Missouri/Kansas Border War game at Arrowhead Stadium last Saturday.

MIKE RANSDELL | The Kansas City Star

The Tigers' Jeremy Maclin hauled in a 26-yard touchdown pass from Chase Daniel in the thrid quarter of the Missouri/Kansas Border War game at Arrowhead Stadium last Saturday.

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COLUMBIA | Many happy returns. For years it has been a birthday salutation. Kind of a congratulation that carries with it the hope for more of the same in the years to come.

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