COLUMBIA, Mo. — Missouri coach Cuonzo Martin downplayed his role and his relationship with Kansas’ Bill Self in bringing the Border War basketball rivalry back to life. Instead, he pointed to their respective bosses.
“I think more than anything you have to give credit to (MU athletics director) Jim Sterk,” Martin said Thursday. “We look forward to (the rivalry game) as a program, I think our fan base, our guys are excited about it, even former players. We’re excited about the opportunity to be a part of it again.”
On Monday, Sterk and Kansas AD Jeff Long met in Kansas City to hammer out the six-year agreement to revive the Border War with games set for Kansas City; Lawrence, Kan.