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COLUMBIA, Mo. -- At this point in the college football season, teams know what is at stake.For some, a coveted spot in college football playoff is the goal. For others, its conference championships or bowl eligibility.Missouri (3-8, 1-6 Southeastern Conference) wont be able to check any of those accomplishments of its list this season, but that doesnt mean the Tigers are lacking motivation heading into their season finale against Arkansas on Friday.A total of 16 seniors will be honored at Faurot Field on Friday, something first-year coach Barry Odom believes can give his team an extra boost.I care about those guys and Ive said it a number of times, I owe them and I will forever, Odom said. I want to have success for them. Ive said that for a couple weeks here and that hasnt changed ... Im hopeful that Ive done enough here over the last couple months that they look at that and that experience has helped them out in a positive way.The Razorbacks (7-4, 3-4) dont have a shot at a division title either, but that hasnt stopped coach Brett Bielema from adding extra reminders for his players.I think its something weve been trying to build with our players, the Battle Line Rivalry, with the trophy and all that goes into it, Bielema said. Well have the trophy out there (at practice) every day this week, let them understand and feel it and what it represents ... Its fun because you kind of embrace the story of it all.Compounding the rivalry even further, earlier this week, Missouri linebacker Eric Beisel intentionally referred to Arkansas as Ar-Kansas and inferred the Razorbacks will be making a mistake by taking the field against the Tigers. Odom said he has addressed the issue with both Beisel and Bielema, adding that the comments are not something the football program is interested in.He said it, cant get it back, Odom said. We apologize, and that does not reflect our feelings making statements like that.Bielema said his team has accepted the apology as long as (Beisel) learns how to pronounce Arkansas.Here are some things to watch Saturday in the third edition of the Battle Line Rivalry:WILD WILLIAMSA year after breaking his neck and being rushed to the hospital for surgery, Arkansas running back Rawleigh Williams reclaimed the SEC rushing lead with his career-high 205 yards rushing in last weeks win over Mississippi State. The sophomore now has 1,209 yards rushing for the season and has topped the 100-yard rushing mark six times.ALLENS BACKAfter struggling in two games following a right knee injury, Razorbacks quarterback Austin Allen returned to top form last week, completing 18 of 25 passes for 303 yards and a pair of touchdowns. The junior, in his first season as the starter, leads the SEC in passing efficiency and has thrown for 2,804 yards and 22 touchdowns this season.SCHERERS SENDOFFMissouri linebacker Michael Scherer suffered a torn ACL in a 51-45 loss to Middle Tennessee State Oct. 22, ending his senior season five games early. A St. Louis native, Scherer discussed the prospect of participating in senior day without being able to take the field.Its going to be tough, Scherer said. The toughest part is knowing that I wont be able to put on a uniform again here and be there with the guys who count on me.HARRIS FUTUREMissouri defensive end Charles Harris has 58 tackles and nine sacks this season, which ties for third in the SEC. After a breakout sophomore campaign, many believe Harris has high NFL draft stock. This week, Harris confirmed that he would not be participating in senior day ceremonies. However, Barry Odom is erring on the side of caution.Im not reading into that anything other than he has a lot of respect for his teammates, Odom said.---AP Sports Writer Kurt Voigt contributed to this report.---More AP college football: www.collegefootball.ap.org and https://twitter.com/AP-Top25. Vapormax Mens Canada . After the whistle, Thornton skated the length of the ice, pulled Orpik to the ice from behind and punched him in the face several times. Vapormax Plus Cheap . Houston won 3-0 to advance to face New York in the Eastern Conference semifinals. 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The city of Cleveland has waited 52 years to celebrate a championship, yet on the night the Cavaliers will receive their rings and the banner is raised to the rafters, somehow this team has become a bit of an afterthought within its own hard-luck city.The Cleveland Indians opening Game 1 of the World Series against the Chicago Cubs across the street from the Cavs opener against the New York Knicks has added an extra element of electricity within a fan base that has little experience celebrating champions. But theyre quickly getting the hang of it.LeBron James and the Cavs have waited all summer for the jewelry that accompanies being the first team in history to rally from a 3-1 deficit to win an NBA championship. The fact theyll get their rings on the same night James good friend Carmelo Anthony and the Knicks are in town makes the evening even more fascinating.The Knicks, after all, greatly aided the Cavs title by giving them J.R. Smith and Iman Shumpert in a midseason trade two seasons ago.Its just a special night, its something that no one can ever take away from you no matter how many missed shots, no matter how many turnovers, no matter how many games that youve lost, they can never take that moment away from you, James said. Im happy not only for every guy here, but our fans and the organization. Its something thats going to live in the archives forever.James and the Cavs also faced the Knicks on an equally emotional night two years ago when James made his grand return to Cleveland. The emotion of the night seemed to overwhelm the Cavs, who lost to an inferior Knicks team.Jammes, however, is 2-0 on previous ring nights with the Miami Heat.ddddddddddddts difficult because you just reflect on last year when you should be worrying about this year, but its human nature, James said. Were not there celebrating this year, were there celebrating our accomplishment from last year.Our fans have the right to celebrate that, we have the right to celebrate that and its unfortunate that we also at the same time now got to get back to a new season, but thats what the job is and we have to do that. It should never take away from the night itself.New York, conversely, is hopeful it can make a postseason push in the East with the debut of its new-look roster.New guard Derrick Rose participated in just three practices since he was cleared of sexual assault charges last week. Rose missed more than two weeks due to the trial, including the final five preseason games. He hasnt played in a game since Oct. 4, but coach Jeff Hornacek doesnt believe Rose will be on any minute restrictions.Anthony missed the playoffs the last three years in New York and now must stand and watch again Tuesday while James, one of his closest friends in the league, collects his third ring. Anthony is still searching for his first, although budding star Kristaps Porzingis, Rose and new center Joakim Noah should at least inch the Knicks back into the postseason.I believe in this group of guys, Anthony told Newsday. I believe in this team. I think well have a special year. ' ' '