Responding to Washington talk, Missouri AD hints of Pinkel extension
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Missouri athletic director Mike Alden addressed the likelihood coach Gary Pinkel will be sought for the Washington opening, raising the possibility of a contract extension after the season.
The fifth-ranked Tigers play No. 3 Auburn in the SEC championship game Saturday in Atlanta. Both schools are 11-1 overall and 7-1 in conference play.
Pinkel has 101 victories in 13 seasons at Missouri, tied with Don Faurot for most in school history.
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Alden said he's proud of the team's success academically too, and said he and the coach have already spoken about the future.