So far they are perfect, sporting a 5-0 record after demolishing conference mate Nebraska in the Corn Husker's stadium.

Led by Chase Daniel, Mizzou is an offensive juggernaut, averiging over 50 points per game and as of today are ranked #2 behind Oklahoma in the USA Today Coaches poll.

Daniel, a legitimate Heisman Trophy candidate shows savvy on and off the field. Last spring he cultivated a friendship with Warren Buffett, The Oracle of Omaha. Mr Buffett is one of the richest men in the world and arguably one of the greatest investors of all time. Warren Buffett runs Berkshire Hathaway.

Daniel a finance major met Warren Buffett during a field trip last spring and they exchange emails two to three times a week according to the ESPN crew calling yesterdays Tigers - Cornhuskers game.

What makes the Tigers so good? Is it the spread offense, the coaching, Chase Daniel? Probably yes to all of the above and more.

What statistic stand out the most? Is it their third down conversion rate, the number of points they put on the board, their take-way ratio? Certainly those are all strong statistics contributing to their current success.

The one stat that yesterdays game announcers shared is the one that stands out most for me. This season has found Mizzou never having had a 3 and out. Every single time they get the ball they get at least 1 first down. Having never heard of that in the fifty plus years I have followed or played football, I am left in awe of the Mizzou Tigers.

In conclusion, that single stat helps explain why the Missouri Tigers are so good, they get first downs every time they get the ball.