Jeff Gordon | Post-Dispatch

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Eli Drinkwitz has done an outstanding job as CEO of the University of Missouri football program, but his work is never done.

Enduring affirmation of his success is rising behind the north end zone of Memorial Stadium. That ambitious expansion, just the latest facilities upgrade on Drinkwitz’s watch, reflects the support he has rallied for this program from fans, donors, university administrators and state politicians.

Drinkwitz has done excellent work recruiting the prep scene and the transfer portal. He inspired impressive financial support for name, image and likeness deals that allowed the Tigers to keep pace in the cutthroat Southeastern Conference.

He has maintained strong coaching and support staffing. He learned to delegate key duties s

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