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Dear Gabe
Posted on: August 31, 2025 at 13:41:47 CT
mattieo86 MU
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Hey Gabe, listen up — Mizzou vs. Kansas IS a rivalry, and here’s why:
First off, this isn’t some made-up beef. The Mizzou–Kansas Border War started way back in 1891, making it one of the oldest rivalries in college football. Over 120 years, these two programs have battled 120+ times — and you don’t play somebody that often if you “don’t care.” That’s like saying the Hatfields and McCoys were just “casual acquaintances.”
Second, this rivalry is literally rooted in history — and I’m not talking sports history, I’m talking Civil War bloodlines. Back in the 1850s, Kansas Jayhawkers raided Missouri towns like Osceola, burning homes and hanging people. Missouri didn’t just “dislike” Kansas — we fought them with guns. Our mascots — “Tigers” and “Jayhawks” — were born out of that conflict. And you’re telling me this isn’t personal? Come on, Gabe.
Third, the games themselves are tight. Mizzou leads the all-time football series 57–54–9. That’s not a rivalry blowout — that’s a coin flip! And don’t forget 2007: Mizzou ranked #3, Kansas ranked #2, over 80,000 fans at Arrowhead, and Mizzou took the win. That wasn’t just a football game, that was a borderline religious experience.
And finally, Gabe… be honest… the Jayhawks annoy you, too. They strut around acting like they’re untouchable because of basketball, but every time they see Black and Gold, they panic like they just spotted Quantrill’s Raiders coming over the hill. That’s not “just another game” — that’s history, pride, and bad blood wrapped in one.
Mizzou vs. Kansas isn’t just football — it’s tradition, it’s war, and it’s personal.
Call it the Border War, call it the Border Showdown, call it whatever you want…
Just don’t call it “not a rivalry.”
First off, this isn’t some made-up beef. The Mizzou–Kansas Border War started way back in 1891, making it one of the oldest rivalries in college football. Over 120 years, these two programs have battled 120+ times — and you don’t play somebody that often if you “don’t care.” That’s like saying the Hatfields and McCoys were just “casual acquaintances.”
Second, this rivalry is literally rooted in history — and I’m not talking sports history, I’m talking Civil War bloodlines. Back in the 1850s, Kansas Jayhawkers raided Missouri towns like Osceola, burning homes and hanging people. Missouri didn’t just “dislike” Kansas — we fought them with guns. Our mascots — “Tigers” and “Jayhawks” — were born out of that conflict. And you’re telling me this isn’t personal? Come on, Gabe.
Third, the games themselves are tight. Mizzou leads the all-time football series 57–54–9. That’s not a rivalry blowout — that’s a coin flip! And don’t forget 2007: Mizzou ranked #3, Kansas ranked #2, over 80,000 fans at Arrowhead, and Mizzou took the win. That wasn’t just a football game, that was a borderline religious experience.
And finally, Gabe… be honest… the Jayhawks annoy you, too. They strut around acting like they’re untouchable because of basketball, but every time they see Black and Gold, they panic like they just spotted Quantrill’s Raiders coming over the hill. That’s not “just another game” — that’s history, pride, and bad blood wrapped in one.
Mizzou vs. Kansas isn’t just football — it’s tradition, it’s war, and it’s personal.
Call it the Border War, call it the Border Showdown, call it whatever you want…
Just don’t call it “not a rivalry.”
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Dear Gabe - mattieo86 MU - 8/31 13:41:47