On the latest episode of "Mizzou Storytellers,” Dave Matter, Loretta Jones and Steve Sowers sit down with former Mizzou offensive coordinator Dave Christensen for a wide-ranging, deeply personal conversation that traces his journey from growing up in Everett, Washington, to calling plays for Brad Smith and Chase Daniel during Mizzou’s rise in the 2000s. Christensen reflects on the early grind of coaching, his long partnership with Gary Pinkel, and the pivotal decisions that reshaped Mizzou’s no-huddle spread offense and culminated in the unforgettable 2007 season. He also opens up about becoming a head coach at Wyoming, the lessons learned from four decades in the game, and why he couldn’t resist coaching overseas. Christensen discusses his new book, Your Fourth Down, and how its leadership lessons are rooted not just in football, but in life — including the childhood tragedy of losing his older brother, and how that experience reshaped his perspective on resilience, purpose, and what truly matters. From bowl game memories and family life on the road, to leadership, legacy and debate over fourth-and-goal with Brad or Chase — this episode delivers stories, insight and perspective from one of the most influential architects in modern Mizzou football.

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