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The matchup against Las Vegas isn’t the only thing on the mind of Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid this week, as Mizzou plays Kansas in basketball for the first time since 2012 on Saturday. One of the most intense and bitter rivalries in college sports, the affectionately named Border War between the two schools has its share of history, which Reid himself took part in as an offensive line coach in Columbia in the late ’80s and early ’90s.
He shared his thoughts on the renewed rivalry during his media availability on Friday, telling reporters that he has been to both schools for various reasons, but that his allegiance lies with his old employer.
“I’ve met Coach (Bill) Self since I’ve been here and he’s a heck of a coach and good guy,” Reid said. “I had a chance to go to Lawrence—I wasn’t shaking when I went in there, but man it was a great event. But my heart is with Missouri because I’ve been there.
“It’s such a great rivalry. I talk to our young kids here, we’ve got a kid from Kansas State, we’ve got a kid from Missouri playing for us right now, a couple of Kansas State guys actually, and they never played against each other and I just go, ‘Man, that rivalry was phenomenal,’ and so is the KU-Missouri rivalry. I thought it was real special when I was there.”
While Friday’s declaration is sure to have Chiefs Kingdom split on their approval of his message, Reid’s words should come as no surprise to fans who have followed his career arc in the long term. His time at Mizzou marked his fifth professional job coaching football, and his fourth as a collegiate offensive line coach.
Reid may not bleed black and gold like some in Columbia, but he’ll be sure to be tuned in to watch the game between the two bitter rivals on Saturday with a keen eye toward the upset.
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