No one wants to talk about Barry Odom.
It seems that way, at least, for those close to both the Missouri program and Odom. It makes sense, considering the circumstances.
Missouri coach Barry Odom watches from the sideline during the fourth quarter of the Tigers’ Sept. 10, 2016, game against Eastern Michigan.
Evan Cobb/Missourian
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Former Missouri coach Barry Odom paces the sideline during a game against Arkansas on Nov. 29, 2019, at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock, Ark. Odom was fired the next day.
Daniel Shular/Missourian
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Then-Missouri defensive coordinator Barry Odom throws a pass while leading a drill during practice Aug. 17, 2015, at the practice field behind Devine Pavilion.
Adam Vogler/Missourian
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Barry Odom, who was introduced at a news conference as Missouri’s next head football coach, waves to a captivated crowd during halftime of Missouri’s basketball game on Dec. 4, 2015, at Mizzou Arena.
John Happel/Missourian
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Former Missouri football coach Barry Odom leads his team onto the field before Missouri’s home opener game on Sept. 10, 2016, against Eastern Michigan in Columbia.
Evan Cobb/Missourian
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Former Missouri coach Barry Odom, left, and Arkansas interim coach Barry Lunney Jr. hug after Missouri’s win Nov. 29, 2019, in Little Rock, Ark. Odom was hired as Arkansas’ defensive coordinator less than two weeks later after the Razorbacks named Sam Pittman their new head coach.
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Acting Arkansas head coach Barry Odom watches from the sideline during a game against Florida on Nov. 14 in Gainesville, Florida. Odom took over after coach Sam Pittman tested positive for COVID-19.
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