JSF Cyber Garage Sale: Mizzou Edition

Times are good for college basketball fans in the Show-Me State.  For the first time since Quin Snyder started spending more energy lining up collegiate trim than he did on coaching a basketball team, the Missouri Tigers are competitive again.  Mike Anderson’s team has risen to the Top 10 and, barring an epic meltdown, appear like a lock for their first tournament appearance since 2003. 

They even warranted a Sports Illustrated feature article this week and, considering there are restaurant menus that have more content than a print edition of SI these days, that might be considered more prestigious now than in the past.

Plus, with the football team's recent national success, it is safe to say that spirits are flying high in Tiger country.  That also means that there has been no better time to take a spin through the JSF Cyber Garage Sale: Mizzou Edition to see what completely bizarre memorabilia is being sold by those looking to cash in.  

And what would a trip to a garage sale be without some sweet vintage clothing up for grabs. If you are looking to arm your closet with material that will allow you to maintain your allegiance on nights when you are feeling “denim” and nights when you are feeling “satin”, you are in luck.

If you ask us, it defeats the purpose to put a logo on a piece of clothing meant to blend in with your natural surroundings. Do not forget, we are not just dealing with fans of Missour”ee” but also fans of Missour”ah”.  No more explanation needed.

Even if you happen to be a big time Missouri Tiger booster, we are talking about someone who has all the MU apparel, loads of memorabilia, and has one of those Tiger tails for their car, we are betting there is at least one item that may still catch your eye.

If you think monkeys are funny - and let’s face it, they are - then even better.

Imagine the jealous gasps from your tailgate-mates when you unlock the protective safe and unveil a ceramic chimpanzee statue wearing the black and gold.

You read that last sentence correctly.

Your fan ranking instantly jumps from “borderline obsessed” to “so obsessed that you tote around a ceramic Mizzou football monkey." And that, my friend, is rarefied air. (Save the “chimps are not monkeys” garbage too; this is not Animal Planet)

But if it is a true one-of-a-kind piece you are after to show anyone and everyone what school you rep, there remains only one hope. Departing Mizzou safety William Moore could get drafted, make big NFL money, and decide to put his custom Bonneville on Craig's List.  Dibs.

(Note: We regret to inform you that the Tiger Monkey is actually no longer for sale on eBay.  And yes, it was purchased by someone I know)