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It’s a college sports Friday on SportsBeat KC, and The Star’s college beat writers weigh in with the latest at Missouri, Kansas State and Kansas. Souichi Terada provides the update on Mizzou’s football coaching search. There are names. Is an announcement near? The WIldcats know they’re going bowling. But where? Kellis Robinett runs down the possibilities. Les Miles completed his first year as the KU football coach, and the Jayhawks finished with the same record as last season. But is there a different feel as Kansas enters the offseason? Where’s the A-list? Sterk’s Missouri football coaching search seems to lack wow factor Here’s a look at the four Missouri football coaching candidates on AD Jim Sterk’s list Why K-State might play in one of the Big 12’s top bowls, or get passed over for Texas This KU QB’s breakout year began at the Virginia Inn. It ended with a final, unselfish act Thanks to our sponsor, Big O Tires! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s Chiefs-Patriots week, and this is a game the Chiefs have thought about since dropping the AFC Championship Game to New England in January. Young gun quarterback Patrick Mahomes faces six-time Super Bowl championship quarterback Tom Brady. The Patriots have excelled defensively, the Chiefs have looked better in recent weeks with most of their starters healthy. Herbie Teope, Sam McDowell, Sam Mellinger and Vahe Gregorian joined Blair Kerkhoff in breaking down the game, what to look for, and how the afternoon in Foxborough might unfold on SportsBeat KC presented by Big O Tires. Story links: Still the Pats: Chiefs brush off talk of potentially declining Patriots offense Patrick Mahomes’ preparation for this weekend’s Patriots game started back in January Former NFL running back explains why he expects Tom Brady to outplay Patrick Mahomes Thanks to our sponsor, Big O Tires! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jesse Newell stops by to discuss the Jayhawks’ next game, against ranked Colorado, and reviews Kansas’ impressive performance in the Maui Invitational. Of note: how one play late in the title game against Dayton, which didn’t involve a shot or pass, helped KU win the tournament. Also, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes met the media and the primary topic was Sunday’s game against the New England Patriots and Tom Brady. Story links: How Marcus Garrett led KU against Dayton by helping team away from disaster - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/university-of-kansas/article237845044.html Self pleased with KU’s play so far. Where does coach rate his squad on 1-10 scale? - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/university-of-kansas/article238045304.html Patrick Mahomes’ preparation for this weekend’s Patriots game started back in January - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article238042179.html Thanks to our sponsor, Big O Tires! Learn more about your ad choices. Visi

Missouri is in the hunt for a new football coach and that’s the topic on SportsBeat KC. Star columnists Vahe Gregorian and Sam Mellinger discuss why Barry Odom was fired and join host Blair Kerkhoff in breaking down what Mizzou athletic director Jim Sterk may be seeking in a replacement. We come up with a favorite candidate. Also, the group assigns grades to the football seasons of Kansas State and Kansas. Story links: A Battle Line Rivalry...for a coach? What’s the better job, Arkansas or Mizzou? - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/sec/university-of-missouri/article237970634.html In final days of Mizzou’s Odom tenure, near unanimous support from players, coaches - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/sec/university-of-missouri/article237966749.html Why K-State might play in one of Big 12’s top bowls, or get passed over by Texas - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/kansas-state/article237970119.html Thanks to our sponsor, Big O Tires! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc

The Chiefs walloped the Oakland Raiders 40-9 at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday to take command of the AFC West race. The defense and special teams were terrific, the offense was good enough to post the decisive victory. The A-team of Herbie Teope, Sam McDowell, Sam Mellinger, Vahe Gregorian and Blair Kerkhoff broke down the game on Facebook Live now presented as a SportsBeat KC presented by Big O Tires. Next up for the Chiefs: A trip to New England to meet the Patriots on Sunday. Story links: Patrick Mahomes’ career-low performance was in harmony with a key Chiefs breakthrough - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/vahe-gregorian/article237942199.html This is what Chiefs fans were saying after KC thumped the Raiders, 40-9 - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/for-petes-sake/article237946329.html Five things to know about the Chiefs’ next opponent: New England Patriots - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/for-petes-sake/article237953544.html Thanks to our sponsor, B

Some call today Black Friday. Around here, though, it’s still Red Friday, with the Chiefs involved in a division showdown Sunday against the Oakland Raiders at Arrowhead Stadium. On SportsBeat KC, we talked Chiefs-Raiders with national sports talk show host JT the Brick, who hosts a Raiders podcast. Also, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes met with the media for the first time since the aftermath of the Chargers game and talked about an offense that didn’t come up with many big plays in Mexico City and what he thinks about comparisons to Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson. Story links: Chiefs Damien Williams misses second straight practice The way Patrick Mahomes appraoched his bye week explains his success Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker shares backstory on 71-yard kick attempt in pre-game warmups Thanks to our sponsor, Big O Tires! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Kansas City Royals formally introduced new owner John Sherman this week, and as Star columnist Sam Mellinger wrote that he made “one hell of a first impression.” Sherman spoke to his call from David Glass informing him that the Royals were for sale, the team’s payroll and the prospects for a downtown stadium. Today’s SportsBeat KC podcast is Sherman’s press conference, moderated by Royals broadcaster Ryan Lefebvre. Happy Thanksgiving! Story links: John Sherman made pretty good first impression as third owner in KC Royals history - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/sam-mellinger/article237805589.html Royals complete sale to Sherman and announce investors in his ownership group - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article237789964.html With John Sherman’s purchase of KC Royals, a new era begins in Kansas City - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/sam-mellinger/article237637439.html Thanks to our sponsor, Big O Tires! Learn more about your ad choices. V

The impact of the NCAA’s decision not to grant an appeal of sanctions will be felt in the short and long term. The Tigers can’t go a bowl game this season, even they defeat Arkansas on Friday and qualify for the postseason with a sixth victory. And it will cost the program millions in bowl revenue from the Southeastern Conference. Also, will Friday mark Barry Odom’s final game as Mizzou’s football coach? Star columnist Vahe Gregorian discusses these topics with SportsBeat KC podcast host Blair Kerkhoff. Show links: Mizzou leaders blast NCAA”s denial of sanctions appeal - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/sec/university-of-missouri/article237804609.html In Mizzou’s case, NCAA’s message is to better deny responsibility and cooperate - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/vahe-gregorian/article237801579.html Fifth straight loss makes Mizzou’s season hard to salvage for Odom, Sterk and company - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/vahe-gregorian/article237715424.html Thanks

The weekly custom of SportsBeat KC originating as a FaceBook Live continued Tuesday. What what differed was the location and cast. Chiefs talk took to the road ... to Big O Tires in Wichita. Chiefs beat writers Herbie Teope and Sam McDowell along with host Blair Kerkhoff were joined by Taylor Eldridge of the Wichita Eagle. Chiefs were the main course but in the spirit of Thanksgiving, side dishes of college basketball and high school football were served. Show links: What’s working for and against the Chiefs after their bye week https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article237781969.html AFC West picture: Strength of schedules, playoff odds and more for Chiefs, Raiders https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/for-petes-sake/article237755689.html Scores, schedules for all high school football playoff games across Missouri, Kansas https://www.kansascity.com/sports/high-school/article237638554.html Thanks to our sponsor, Big O Tires! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch

The Chiefs-Raiders rivalry is one of the NFL’s most intense, and nobody enjoyed those games more than Bell. In the final years of the American Football League, the teams battled for division supremacy and the teams combined for three of the AFL’s four Super Bowl appearances. Bell, perhaps the greatest player in Chiefs history, played a major role in those battles and joined The Star’s Vahe Gregorian and Blair Kerkhoff on SportsBeat KC on Monday, reminiscing about the games and the personalities who shaped the rivalry. Bell talks about why he once followed running back Clem Daniels into the Raiders huddle, why the teams brought the heat each time they played. Also, Kansas beat writer Jesse Newell previews the Jayhawks’ appearance in the Maui Invitational, which started Monday and how Bill Self might adjust his lineups to play three games in three days. Show links: Vahe Gregorian: Bobby Bell gets his biggest score yet, a college degree - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/vahe-gregorian/article

Recently, Kansas Coach Bill Self said he wanted to watch a game from home but couldn’t. He did hadn’t subscribed to Big 12 NOW, the league’s new streaming network through ESPN Plus. Streaming sports events and programs have been around for a while, but for the first time, it takes a subscription to view some KU, Kansas State and other Big 12 football and basketball games. Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby said the league is on the “right side of technology,” and experts believe streaming will become more prevalent in the coming years, not less ... But there are issues here, too, like cost, production value and connectivity. Also, Missouri, K-State and Kansas have this in common: They’re coming off football losses and are preparing for high-profile men’s basketball tournaments. Beat writers Souichi Terada, Kellis Robinett and Jesse Newell break down the teams they cover on SportsBeat KC presented by Big O Tires. Links to related stories: Streaming puts Big 12 on ‘right side of technology,’ but viewers face new c

Mexico City in the NFL future, Chiefs issues in the red zone, the Philip Rivers question and famous sports figures named Sam are among the topics on SportsBeat KC, The Star’s daily sports podcast presented by Big O Tires. The Chiefs have a bye week ahead of their AFC West showdown with the Oakland Raiders on Dec 1. But Facebook Live rolled on on Big O Tires in Lee’s Summit with Vahe Gregorian, Herbie Teope and Blair Kerkhoff. The Sams - Mellinger and McDowell - were on assignment, but they weren’t forgotten. Links to the stories we discussed: Chiefs’ Tyreek Hill considered day to day with minor hamstring injury, report says - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article237577219.html Mellinger MInutes: Mexico City Diablos (?), Chiefs crossroads, Reid’s play calls - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/sam-mellinger/article237530569.html Here’s what Chiefs, Chargers players had to say about divot-filled field in Mexico City - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-

Fifty years ago, the Chiefs won Super Bowl IV with one of the most dominant teams in pro football history. Author Michael MacCambridge captured the remarkable season and what it meant to Kansas City in his new book “69 Chiefs: A Team, a Season and the Birth of Modern Kansas City.” On Oct. 27, the day the Chiefs met the Green Bay Packers at Arrowhead, MacCambridge participated in a Rainy Day Books author event at Unity Temple on the Plaza with NFL Hall of Famers Willie Lanier and Jan Stenerud. The moderator was The Star’s Vahe Gregorian. The panel spoke the closeness of that team, how it withstood the absence of quarterback Len Dawson for six games and what it was like to participate in the greatest victory in team history. Said MacCambridge: “I just thought the 69 Chiefs was a great story of an athletic triumph, a great cultural story and I know this was the last chance to tell it.” Hear the discussion on SportsBeat KC, The Star’s daily sports podcast presented by Big O Tires. Links: What Mike Livingston mean

 The Chiefs needed this one. They had to go international to get it, but they returned from Mexico City with a victory over the Los Angeles Chargers that keeps them in first place in the AFC West. The outcome also sets up a showdown with the surprise team of the division, the Oakland Raiders, on Dec. 1. The A-team of Sam Mellinger, Vahe Gregorian, Herbie Teope and Sam McDowell covered the game and discussed all the essential topics like the Chiefs’ four - count ‘em, four - interceptions, Tyreek Hill’s injury, Patrick Mahomes’ sub-par game (by his standards) and Melly fesses up to what he saw on the Estadio Azteca kiss cam that made it different from kiss cams in U.S. stadiums. Read the stories we discussed: Viva Los Chiefs! KC plays tough defense, jumps on Chargers miscues for win in Mexico - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article237482584.html With Chiefs reeling, their Tyrann Mathieu-led defense reserved team’s fortunes - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/vahe-gre

A preseason Super Bowl pick by many, the Kansas City Chiefs are in a dogfight for the division lead heading into the Monday Night Football against the LA Chargers in Mexico City. Offensive tackle Mitchell Schwartz and linebacker Anthony Hitchens provide their takes on the team’s current state heading into tonight. And KU beat writer Jesse Newell explains how the final field goal scored in the Jayhawks’ 55-point victory on Friday night created a national buzz and filled his social media mentions. Read the stories we discussed: Good news on the injury front: Starting Chiefs front 5 on track to be full strength Monday - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article237442854.html Despite recent domination, Chiefs remain cautions of dangerous Rivers-led Chargers - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article237440149.html Chiefs vs. Chargers players to watch: These teams know how to get to the quarterback - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article23744

Patrick Mahomes met the media at the Chiefs training facility for the first time since dislocating his kneecap a month ago. He talked about the injury, the Chiefs’ upcoming game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Mexico City and on being compared to Steph Curry. Also, Missouri, Kansas State and Kansas are all in action on the gridiron Saturday. Beat writers Souichi Tereda, Kellis Robinett and Jesse Newell break down the games...and K-State’s new uniform look. Read the stories we discussed: Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes says he feels as healthy as he has all season - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article237367529.html How Mizzou hopes to repair “pathetic” offense: It starts with blocking out the noise - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/sec/university-of-missouri/article237355349.html Some don’t like throwback ‘Cats logo, but merchandise sells in the thousands - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/kansas-state/article237317264.html KU players sense this wee

Big O Tires in Olathe was the site of a Facebook Live conversation about the Chiefs with beat writers Herbie Teope and Sam McDowell and columnists Sam Mellinger and Vahe Gregorian. The problems at Tennessee, especially with special teams, penalties and fumbles, are covered, as is Patrick Mahomes’ amazing first game back from the kneecap injury. The crew looks ahead at the Chiefs’ trip to Mexico City to face the Los Angeles Chargers, and during Veteran’s Day week, the writers offer their favorite military movies. Herbie, an Army vet, has many of them. Read the stories we discussed: Clark Hunt talks Chiefs season, Mahomes, Hill, proposed schedule changes, more - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article237321859.html Adversity is building for Chiefs injured offensive line but help could be on the way - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article237316464.html Thanks to our sponsor, Big O Tires! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For the only time during the regular season Chiefs co-owner, CEO and chair Clark Hunt met with reporters. He covered a range of topics from Patrick Mahomes’ future with the Chiefs to how NFL schedules could include fewer preseason games and additional regular season games. Star columnists Sam Mellinger and Vahe Gregorian join SportsBeat KC host Blair Kerkhoff in a discussion of Hunt’s talking points. Read the stories we discussed: Clark Hunt talks Chiefs season, Mahomes, Hill, proposed schedule changes, more - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article237321859.html Adversity is building for Chiefs’ injured offensive line, but help could be on the way - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article237316464.html Chargers are preparing for Chiefs game in Mexico City with a trip to Colorado - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/for-petes-sake/article237275424.html Thanks to our sponsor, Big O Tires! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c

Phil Snowden was a three-year starting quarterback for Missouri and capped his senior season with a Big Eight championship and Orange Bowl trip. His career at Mizzou might not have been as successful without the treatment he received early in his career, aid provided by … legendary KU basketball coach Dr. Phog Allen. Having attended the Central College of Osteopathy in Kansas City, Allen treated athletes from several teams, the Jayhawks and others. That included Snowden, who shares his experience with columnist Vahe Gregorian and podcast host Blair Kerkhoff. Also, KU beat writer Jesse Newell discusses Kansas basketball’s latest commitment from Bryce Thompson and how the Jayhawks will manage the recovery of injured freshman Jalen Wilson. Read the stories we discussed: Tulsa guard Bryce Thompson, the No. 2 guard in the 2020 class, commits to Kansas - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/university-of-kansas/article237269904.html Jalen Wilson surgery deemed a success; recovery time 10-12 weeks, KU’s

Patrick Mahomes was back at quarterback, and the Chiefs were cruising early at Tennessee. Then the mistakes started piling up. Penalties, a costly turnover, special teams problems, and the Chiefs found themselves in a dogfight with the Titans, one they lost 35-32. Chiefs beat writers Herbie Teope and Sam McDowell were joined by columnist Vahe Gregorian in a Red Zone Extra postgame Facebook Live, now presented as a SportsBeat KC podcast. And to all of America's veterans. This is your day. Happy Veteran's Day. Read the stories we discussed: Bizarre Chiefs loss will be remembered for field-goal gaffes, not Mahomes’ big return - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/vahe-gregorian/article237223731.html How’s the knee? Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes looks like himself in return - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article237229279.html Chiefs’ locker room and the anatomy of a gagged lead: ‘It doesn’t make sense’ - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/sam-melli