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COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Missouris offense was clicking during its first four games of the season.In wins against Eastern Michigan and Delaware State, the Tigers scored 61 and 79 points, seemingly far removed from a year ago, when they averaged about 13 points and ranked second-to-last nationally in offensive efficiency.In its Southeastern Conference opener, Missouri scored 27 points and led 16th-ranked Georgia for much of the second half before surrendering a game-winning touchdown pass on fourth down with a minute remaining. By comparison, in two games against ranked opponents in 2015, Missouri scored a combined 16 points, managing a single touchdown.However, as Missouri (2-4, 0-3 SEC) approaches the thick of its conference schedule, it seems the offense has stalled. The next opportunity to work out the kinks comes Saturday when the Tigers host Middle Tennessee State in the schools 105th annual homecoming celebration.The tempo of Missouris pace and space offense, which had been averaging nearly 83 plays per game, has slowed. The Tigers managed just 64 plays per game in their last two outings, falling 42-7 to LSU on Oct. 1 and 40-14 to No. 18 Florida last Saturday.Missouri has gained 30 first downs in its last 29 drives, with an average time of possession of 1:23. It also punted 18 times and has gone 3-and-out 14 times in that span.Coach Barry Odom stressed the importance of gaining a first down on the initial possession, something the Tigers have failed to do their last two games.Weve got to be better at getting a first down to get the drive going, Odom said. When you talk any tempo teams, the most important thing is getting the first one.Odom isnt the only one concerned.Its very frustrating, Missouri wide receiver Chris Black said of the offensive struggles. A lot of miscues ... Eleven guys have to be doing the right things at one time.Right guard Alec Abeln said he felt the Tigers offensive line took a step backward from LSU to Florida.Honestly, I wish up front wed be better physically, Abeln said. More physical point of attack, better finishers. We got a couple of big runs and thats great, but we still need to do more up front.Missouri quarterback Drew Lock ranks second in the conference in passing yards per game, second in pass attempts and is tied for second in passing touchdowns with 14. But against Floridas top-ranked pass defense, Lock was just 4 of 18 for 39 yards and two interceptions, both of which were returned for touchdowns. Backup quarterback Marvin Zanders had significant playing time in light of Locks inefficiency, completing 3 of 4 pass attempts for 59 yards while rushing 8 times for 31 yards.Weve got to find a way to get our guys open, Odom said. Once we get into position and the ball is delivered, in a passing offense, youve got to be able to play catch. We didnt do that very well (against Florida.)Offensive coordinator Josh Heupel was displeased with his units performance against Florida.Obviously, weve got to do a better job of getting things started and starting things quickly, Heupel said. I hate saying this, but the truth of the matter is we truly got outcompeted. From snap to whistle, they played harder than we did. They played with more energy than we did. One hundred percent of the time, youre going to lose when that happens, so were taking steps to correct that this week.For the first time this season, neither quarterback was available for comment.I wanted both of them to clear their minds and get prepared for what is needed out of that position moving forward, Odom said.---This story has been corrected to show that the right guards last name is spelled Alec Abeln, not Ablen.---AP college football website: http://collegefootball.ap.org Cheap Jerseys From China . The FA rejected Wilsheres appeal that the length of his punishment was "clearly excessive" and said Thursday his suspension begins with immediate effect. He will miss league matches against Chelsea on Monday and West Ham on Dec. Cheap Milwaukee Brewers Jerseys . 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Morrow was placed on the 15-day disabled list on Saturday with a right forearm strain. Its the same injury that forced him out of his most recent start after only two innings on Tuesday against the Braves. Ramon Ortiz returns to the club three days after being designated for assignment. Ordinarily, Ortiz would have had to spend 10 days off the 40-man roster but an exception is made for injury replacement. In order to create space for Ortiz on the 40-man roster, struggling left-hander Ricky Romero first cleared waivers and was then outrighted to Triple-A Buffalo. While there has been no formal announcement, its reasonable to expect Ortiz will start on Sunday. In a straight-up move, right-hander Mickey Storey was recalled from Buffalo and Chad Jenkins, effective in three starts for Toronto, was optioned out. Storey wwill work the role of long man in a Blue Jays bullpen further depleted by Fridays 4-3, 17-inning marathon loss to the Padres.dddddddddddd Seven relievers worked 11 scoreless innings from the sixth to the 16th before the game was lost with two outs in the 17th. Jenkins demotion makes sense because the Blue Jays have off days on Monday and Thursday. Coupled with Josh Johnsons return from triceps inflammation on Tuesday in San Francisco, the club doesnt need a fifth starter until June 11th. Romeros removal from the 40-man roster represents the latest significant moment in the fall of a once-promising career. The 28-year-old has struggled mightily for the Bisons, posting a 13.85 ERA in four starts. Hes walked 20 over his 13 innings of work while striking out three. Ortiz, 40, is 1-2 with a 5.01 ERA in six appearances, three starts for the Blue Jays. Storey, 27, has made two appearances for the Blue Jays, both in relief. He has a 7.36 ERA in 3 2/3 innings. ' ' '