- ABC News
- November 21, 2021
Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz reveled in his team's 24-23 overtime win over visiting Florida on Saturday, ending his news conference by trolling Gators coach Dan Mullen. Last Halloween, Mullen dressed up as Star Wars villain Darth Vader after Florida beat Missouri in Gainesville, speaking to reporters postgame in full costume. On Saturday night, Drinkwitz paused before he left the assembled media in Columbia. He then lifted the hood of his black sweatshirt over his head and pulled a toy lightsaber out from behind the podium. "May the force be with you," Drinkwitz said, repeating the famous line from the Star Wars movie franchise. Drinkwitz's Tigers trailed Florida three times in regulation only to score in the fourth quarter and force the game into overtime. During the first overtime, Florida scored a touchdown on a trick play and kicked a successful extra point. Missouri then scored a touchdown of its own on a Tyler Badie 13-yard run. But rather than...