Missouri (11-2) beat two teams going to BCS bowls this year, Kansas and Illinois, and is ranked #6 in the country, yet will not be going to a BCS bowl themselves.
They really hurt themselves by losing a game that was tied at the half by three TD's. I think if the Big 12-CG was a bit closer in the end --then Missouri is probably in the Orange. Cotton's a good bowl for Mizzou --but it is all about the payout these day's isn't it?