Joel Clinger was a quietly elite Missouri line anchor with All-Big 12 pedigree
In the 2006 season, Joel Clinger emerged as one of Missouri’s most dependable offensive linemen, earning 1st-Team All-Big 12 honors from coaches and being named the Tigers’ Offensive Lineman of the Year. Missouri’s offense was humming with him at right tackle, ranking 12th nationally in total offense and 18th in sacks allowed, which is the kind of trench work coaches love and fans rarely notice until it’s gone. He was praised for consistency, leadership, and steady development, plus a little personality—apparently a metal-head in the locker room.
