If you find yourself in the unfortunate situation of meeting linebacker Josiah Trotter in the hole, word from Missouri football camp says you might get a little bite and then bark.

The 6-foot-2, 237-pound Trotter — allegedly, we should note — is prone to growl after he has finished a play.

Now, there’s some discrepancy in stories here.

Go straight to the source, and Trotter will tell you his “growl” is more of a yell — an outburst of excitement after finishing a tackle.

But that’s not what his teammate says. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.

“He's a dog, man. He flashes every day. You know, it's kind of hard not to see him, because he’s always growling after he makes a play,” MU linebacker Khalil Jacobs said. “It’s kind of weird, but he's hungry. He's ready

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