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THE RIVALRY
letter from the editor
I have a dirty little secret: My mother is from Missouri.
Most people wouldn't consider that to be shameful. However, many Kansans, especially those who live near the border with Missouri, probably shudder at the thought of having such a close relationship with a Missourian.
It is ingrained in us Jayhawkers from birth, a prejudice against all things Missouri based on a 150-year-old feud between slavers and free staters. Ever since William Quantrill blazed into Lawrence in 1863, burning buildings and leaving almost 200 dead, Kansans have associated Missouri with baseness and barbarity. Eventually, the heart of the conflict shifted to a slightly more civilized domain: sporting events between Missouri and Kansas.
From an early age, I was taught to root against Missouri every time they played, whether it was against us or not. I can not recall a single time when I rooted for the Tigers, even if they were representing the Big 12 in a bowl game or their victory would somehow have helped us advance in conference standings. After any matchup in which we unfortunately lost to Mizzou, I would wait for the inevitable call from my Missouri grandfather, who
would crow about the "Jayhawk soup" his Tigers had enjoyed for breakfast. This year, he and my father have a case of Omaha steaks riding on the outcome of the Border Showdown; I think my dad should start firing up the grill.
In this special section, readers will find more information about the Border Showdown, including the football game at Arrowhead Stadium and the yearlong points rivalry between the schools. They will also find articles about the historic basis of the rivalry and comparisons between the hometowns and mascots of the two schools. In addition, our sports writers have gone behind the scenes to explore athletes' mental and physical preparation for the year's big showdown.
Oh, and my mom turned out all right. Sometimes I even think she's a bigger Jayhawks fan than my alumnus father.
table of contents
Transfer students...5
Perspectives...6
Couples...10
Mo. students...11
Divided households ...11
Photo spread...12
Football stats...14
Dwyer column...15
Timeline...16
History of rivalry...16
Incidents...17
Mascots...18
Cities...20
Senior column...22
Freshman column...23
Rivalry name...24
Point system...24
Non-revenue sports...25
2008 game...26
MU traditions...28
Arrowhead...29
credits
Publisher
Editor-in-chief
Managing Editor
Sports Editor Special Sections Editor Design Chiefs
Copy Chiefs
The University Daily Kansan Brenna Hawley Jennifer Torline
Photo Editor Senior Photographer Business Manager Sales Manager Production
Stephen Montemayor Dana Meredith Nick Gerik Kelly Stroda Liz Schubauer Brandy Entsminger Arthur Hur Melissa Johnson Adam Mowder Liz Schubauer Weston White Ryan Waggoner Lauren Bloodgood Maria Korte Megan Gonzales Steph Waugh
News Adviser/General Manager Sales and Marketing Adviser
Malcolm Gibson Jon Schlitt
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The University Daily Kansan is the student newspaper of the University of Kansas. The Rivalry is a special section. The first copy is paid for through the student activity fee.
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