Mizzou will tell anyone within earshot that we invented homecoming — earlier than anyone, better than everyone. The problem? We can’t actually prove it. Baylor traces its version back to 1909, Illinois to 1910 and the NCAA has never crowned anyone. Dig into the century-old fight over who really threw the first homecoming, and whether the fight itself is the tradition worth keeping. The banner’s still up for grabs and, even after a century of pulling, Mizzou still has both hands on the rope. Read the full column at the link in our bio. Story | Hunter Romans Graphic | Miranda Fabian #themaneater #homecoming #mizzou