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Mizzou's biggest catch isn't hauling them in

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08:18 AM ET 09.28 | Even before playing his first game, Dorial Green-Beckham had a nifty nickname -- DGB -- and serious expectations. Transitioning to college life as a freshman offers challenges on many fronts: classroom, social life, sports. None is more public than the conversion on the athletic stage, where Green-Beckham is a work in progress after being hailed by some as not only the top recruit in the country for 2012 but the biggest catch in Mizzou history. ... [Some] fans are getting antsy, the hype surrounding his signing having generated lofty expectations. Message boards are brimming with DGB rants and rumors. The interest for his arrival at camp was feared to be so intense that Mizzou officials allowed Green-Beckham to conduct only one session with the media in August.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

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September 28, 2012  09:09 AM ET

He's soft from being pampered for his entire career. Now he has to earn his production the hard way against players that are much more talented than the high school DB's he abused.

Not to mention the playbook is a little thicker.

September 28, 2012  09:13 AM ET

It takes time to develop the strength and technique to play at the next level. Kind of stupid to assume 5* recruits are plug-and-play.

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September 28, 2012  10:03 AM ET
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He is...I think most expected him to go all AJ Green/Julio Jones... Maybe by the end of the year he will figure things out

Mizzou's offense runs some goofy stuff ... I hope he's happy ...

September 28, 2012  10:16 AM ET
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Mizzou's offense runs some goofy stuff ... I hope he's happy ...

It was between Mizzou and Arky... so I think he likes his choice.

September 28, 2012  10:17 AM ET

That fried sushi that lured his signature must have dried up.

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