After four practices, it’s all starting look the same. Gotta love Gary Pinkel and his consistency. The Tigers took Devine Pavilion for a 2½ hour, full-padded practice, which was full of hitting, cheering, and Titus Wonsey. Yes, Mizzou has a player named Titus Wonsey, and we’ll get to him a little bit later.

First, if you didn’t already hear, read, or just know, linebacker Marquis Booker was dismissed from the football team. I have to say that I applaud the quick work by Pinkel on this one. This had the potential to be a weeklong story and now most of us are done reporting it after this evening. I think I speak for my fellow media brethren when I say that I’m tired of calling the Columbia police.

Pinkel said there would be no further disciplinary action for Jeremy Maclin or Sean Weatherspoon, who were with Booker when he waved a gun in the parking lot of an apartment complex early Sunday morning. Neither player was available after practice though both were requested. It was probably their one shot to clear their names. Opportunity lost.

With that out of the way, let’s get to the events of the day starting with injuries.

** The same players who have been sporting the red jerseys continued to wear them. Tight end Jon Gissinger practiced in the red bib and then removed the bib for 11-on-11 drills. Offensive lineman J.T. Beasley was also in the red bib, but he didn’t practice much. Pinkel said Beasley suffered a torn labrum in his right shoulder last week, and he’d be held out of contact drills (but still practicing) until April 10. After that, he would have surgery. As of right now, Beasley is the only player slated for offseason surgery.

** However, offensive lineman Ryan Madison suffered a strained left patellar tendon during a one-on-one drill with Ziggy Hood. Hood made a move and Madison got a little twisted around – twice. Madison retreated to the trainers and didn’t practice for the rest of the day.

“It’s nothing too serious,” Madison said. “I should be back Thursday. That’s the plan anyway.”

Madison said he was on his way to see the infamous Dr. Smith for further evaluation.

** Receiver Jared Perry, back from his brother’s wedding (he missed practice on Saturday), was a marked man during Tuesday’s practice. It seemed like the defense’s goal was to hit Perry extra hard. Both corner Carl Gettis and safety Del Howard got shots on him off screen plays. Safety Justin Garrett got a shot or two in as well. Gettis said Perry made choice comments to the defense prior to practice to earn the target.

** With Jimmy Jackson missing practice because of a class, sophomore (to be) running back Derrick Washington got a chance to show off with the first string. His best play came off a one-on-one reception from quarterback Chase Daniel. Washington was running slant pattern, caught the ball, and stopped on a dime to reverse direction. Garrett fell victim to the move as Washington went streaming to the end zone.

** While that play was good, it couldn’t top Tommy Saunders, who made a catch in the back of the end zone while falling to the ground with corner Kevin Rutland draped all over him. Even Daniel appreciated it. He ran from the backfield to meet Saunders near the end zone. For a second it felt like October again.

** I have to say that I am officially on the Forrest Shock bandwagon. He’s made some really nice plays during the last few practices. Yes, he’s a walk-on, and yes, he’ll probably never play, but he’s fun to watch especially with a depleted receiving corps.

** Speaking of guys who are fun to watch… Titus Wonsey has become both a team and media favorite. According to Gettis and Washington, Wonsey is a 4-foot-5, 200-pound running back. OK, he’s not that small (or disproportionate), but he’s probably about 5-4 with legs the size of tree trunks. I likened him to Webster on steroids. The coaches like to put him on defense for the Tiger drill – the drill where an offensive and defensive player lie on their back and challenge each other one-on-one in a small square – and he has owned walk-on receiver Terry Dennis.

Wonsey uses those powerful legs to drive players back on defense and on offense he uses them to bowl people over. He probably gets more pats on the head from coaches than any other player on the field. Now, let’s not get carried away. Wonsey probably won;t play a snap, but he’s awfully fun to watch and I think the players feed off his intensity. And how many times will I get to write the name Titus Wonsey? I’ve got to take advantage while I can.

** Another player I’m really starting to like is defensive lineman Terrell Resonno. He had a couple really nice series during one-on-ones. He could blossom into a nice little player.

** Throw De’Vion Moore in the impressed category, too. He made a block on Tommy Chavis to free up Jeremy Maclin on a reverse for about 25 yards. He’s played better as practices have gone on. He’s also working on punt returns.

** With Beasley shelved, Bryan Webb continued to work as the reserve center, but he struggled quite a bit. Kurtis Gregory, who took snaps on Saturday, didn’t do any work at center on Tuesday.

** Jayson Palmgren filled in for Madison as the starting left guard and held his own against tackle Ziggy Hood. And when I say ‘held his own’ I mean he held Hood off for a second longer than Madison did. Hood has had a great spring so far. I haven’t seen anyone stop him during one-on-one’s and he’s equally as effective during 11-on-11 drills.

** Brock Christopher was the starting long snapper today. Not sure if that’s a permanent gig or if he was doing it because Gissinger’s hamstring has been sore. Gissinger had been the starter at that position.

** Kicker Jeff Wolfert told us that he was not going to be next year’s punter despite working with the punters on Saturday. He will, however, stay the lead kickoff guy. He said that’s his focus this spring and offseason.

Meanwhile, the punting job, I think, is still very much up in the air. Jake Harry has done nothing to set himself apart from the three walk-ons – Tanner Mills, John Clark, and Grant Ressel. My money’s on Clark, a Duchesne grad who’s been the most consistent of the group.

** There were more coaches trolling practice today. Oregon, Utah and a couple small colleges loitered around, jotting notes. I continue to find it interesting that spread teams are scouting Missouri for ideas. And everyone hated the spread when Missouri switched offenses in 2005.

** Did I mention Maclin is good? I mean wow. I know we’ve seen some flashes of greatness from the guy, but there wasn’t a single player on the field who could cover him today.  He was especially quick when he ran out of practice before anyone could talk to him about the Booker incident. Dude is fast.

Mizzou returns to the field on Thursday for a half-practice, half-scrimmage affair. Hopefully, the weather will cooperate and they’ll be outside. Pinkel said the scrimmage would be limited to 20 plays for the first three strings.