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Mark Donovan says Chiefs have stadium options in both Missouri and Kansas
When Kansas City Chiefs president Mark Donovan opened his annual pre-training camp press conference at Missouri Western State University on Friday morning, he was facing a press gaggle that wanted answers about what the team intends to do about its home field — and they wanted those answers right now.
But in multiple responses to similar questions, Donovan said that while the team hasn’t yet decided what it will do, they’re working on figuring that out. In the meantime, there’s one thing that everyone can count on.
“It’s important for everybody to understand,” said Donovan, “that we are playing Kansas City Chiefs football home games — if [they’re] not international games — at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium through 2031. That is our plan; that is what we’re doing.”
After that, however, the picture gets much cloudier. After Kansas lawmakers passed their modified STAR bond proposal that would make it possible for the Chiefs (and possibly the Kansas City Royals) to build new stadiums on the other side of the state line, many fans (and media observers) concluded it was obvious the team would make that move — just because it would be easier to build a new, modern facility.
But Donovan isn’t convinced it’s that obvious.
”I don’t think there’s a simple path on either side,” he insisted. “There’s a lot of work to be done on Kansas to see what the reality of that is. We don’t take that for granted.
“It was amazing what Kansas did. It was good to see. We really appreciate the leadership [from] Ty Masterson, Dan Hawkins, the various people [and] the governor in putting that together. That’s the first step.
“[But] once you get through that, it gets really complicated in how you do that. For us, the good news is that it creates more options.”
Donovan acknowledged that the team is engaged in stadium discussions with Kansas officials. But the team isn’t yet giving up on staying home.
“We continue our discussions with the folks in Missouri,” he said. “Talking to various leaders, there seem to be other options that are coming up now on the Missouri side. So we appreciate that — and it’s consistent with our strategy: if [the April proposal didn’t work], which was our plan, then we’ve got to look at options. And now we’ll have a couple of options to look at.”
Donovan believes that any Missouri solution would eventually come to a public vote. But until that state’s primary elections happen in early August, it will be difficult for state (or county) officials to estimate 2025’s political landscape. That would significantly shape any proposal that would come to a vote in… say… November.
If there is another Missouri vote, Donovan says the proposal will only include the Chiefs — and voters will have a clearer picture of what is on the table.
“We have committed that if we go to a public vote, we’ll do it in a way which is much more ‘final’ before we get to the vote,” he promised. “We’ll have a lot of the facts. We’ll have a lot of the details determined before we go. I think it’s important to acknowledge that we’d have to have agreements on the county side — and have support, frankly, from the county.”
How soon will we know the team’s plans? That’s very hard to calculate.
“We have to have somewhere to play our games for the 2031 season,” explained Donovan. “In order to do that, you’ve got to back up from there. When do you start planning? When do you start building? How do you renovate — or build new? If you’re renovating it, how are you doing it over seasons while you’re still playing there? A lot of those factors play into that.
“That goes back to the option point. We need to have options, we need to have those options to a point of definition to be able to make a decision. So that’s the process we’re in right now.”
So when will that decision point be upon us?
“I think six months from today, we’re going to have a really good idea of where we are,” said Donovan. “We may not be done, but we need to have a really good idea.
”When you’re building a new stadium, there’s a lot more lead time than when you’re renovating. So that’s why that timeline is a little bit longer — and will push us a little bit faster to make a decision. That timeline kind of plays into the Missouri timeline as well. So if we’re on that timeline, we need to make a decision — so Missouri sort of needs to play to that timeline.”
Stay tuned.
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Memphis comes back to take down Missouri 83-75
The season seemed to be starting on the right foot for the Missouri Tigers.
The team was diving for loose balls, Aidan Shaw and Trent Pierce had clearly taken steps forward in the offensive games, the Tigers were off and running turning steals into alley-oops much more reminiscent of the 2022-23 season than last year.
Then the second half came and a very familiar feeling fell over the game.
Missouri led by as many as 14 points, but Memphis was able to charge back for an 83-75 season-opening win Monday in Memphis.
“In that first half, I don’t think we executed on the turnovers and the mistakes like I thought we should,” Missouri coach Dennis Gates said. “The second half, they did a tremendous job of getting to the paint and getting to the free-throw line. Being able to shoot that many free throws to obviously begin that half and our inability to keep them out the lane. Those two categories were the categories that allowed them to get 51 total points in the second half.”
After not starting, Iowa transfer Tony Perkins was the first player off the bench for the Tigers and hit a layup with 13:28 left to put Missouri in front 7-5, then a Tamar Bates jumper with 10:22 left gave Missouri the lead it would keep the rest of the first half at 13-12.
Shaw slammed down a dunk off an Anthony Robinson steal, then hit a right-wing 3 to put Missouri up 18-14.
Caleb Grill dished an alley-oop to Shaw before Robinson hit a free throw and dished an assist to Pierce for a fast break dunk to increase the lead to 23-16.
Robinson hit a step-back 3 from the left corner to extend the lead to 29-19 with 6:44 left, but was immediately called for a technical foul for taunting the Memphis bench.
Pierce hit a 3 to extend the lead to 36-22, Missouri’s largest of the night, with 5:04 left in the first half, then hit a layup off a Grill steal to make it 38-25.
Pierce ended with 10 points in the first half and 13 overall, a career high after beating his best mark of 12 that came against Illinois last year as a freshman.
Tyrese Hunter hit two free throws for Memphis to cut Missouri’s lead to 42-32 going into halftime.
Missouri extended back to a 13-point advantage early in the second half when Duke transfer Mark Mitchell turned a steal into an assist to Grill for a fast break dunk, but Memphis quickly cut it back to a 9-point game as Moussa Cisse slammed down a dunk and PJ Haggerty drove for a layup.
Cisse ended with 14 points, seven rebounds and two blocks, while Haggerty had a game-high 25 points on 7-of-16 shooting (10-of-11 at the free-throw line), six rebounds and five assists..
Missouri got back to an 11-point lead with 14:22 left when Tamar Bates hit a pull-up 3, but a Haggerty response 3 cut the lead under 10 points for good.
Dain Dainja used a Haggerty assist for a layup to bring the game to 55-51, then Hunter hit a fast break layup to bring it to 55-53 before Hunter hit a 3 to give Memphis its first lead since the 10:23 mark of the first half.
Gates called a timeout, but the damage was done. Missouri would not retake the lead.
Haggerty extended the lead to five with a layup with 6:39 left, then he made it eight with a free throw at the 5:30 mark.
Hunter created a double-digit margin with a layup that gave Memphis a 76-65 advantage with 1:54 left to play and a PJ Carter 3 gave Memphis its biggest lead of the night at 79-67 with 1:18 left.
Robinson led Missouri with 16 points and seven assists to go with four rebounds, while Bates had 13 points, three assists and three boards.Shaw had 11 points on a perfect shooting night as he was 4-of-4 overall, 1-of-1 from 3 and 2-of-2 at the free-throw line.
Missouri shot 26-of-57 (45.6 percent) overall, 7-of-24 (29.2 percent) from 3 and 16-of-25 (64.0 percent) at the free-throw line.
After shooting 18-of-33 (55 percent) from the floor in the first half, Missouri hit just 8-of-24 (33.3 percent) in the second.
Memphis won the rebounding battle 37-30, but Missouri held a 24-16 lead in points off turnovers and had 11 steals to Memphis’ eight.
“I liked what I saw from a standpoint of our connectivity, our team,” Gates said. “Memphis is a good team, they were able to get on some runs. We weren’t able to execute and we threw the ball away. Having four assists and 11 turnovers in that second half compared to those numbers in the first, that’s where the game got away.”
Missouri (0-1) will return to Mizzou Arena for its home opener against Howard at 7 p.m. Friday.
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Scouting report: Missouri
Scouting report: Missouri
Oklahoma and Missouri isn’t a “rivalry” game, but it’s likely a game that both fanbases have had circled for some time.
Though for the Sooners, the stakes might be a little higher.
The Sooners (5-4, 1-4 SEC) got back on track last weekend against Maine, but they still face the task of attaining bowl eligibility. Considering their remaining schedule includes Alabama and at LSU, and they’ve struggled significantly in SEC play this season, this weekend is likely their best chance to snap a three-game conference losing streak and snag a highly-coveted sixth win.
The Tigers (6-2, 2-2) have a fine record, but the season has been a sight disappointment so far. Considered a dark horse candidate to win the SEC, and potentially make the College Football Playoff, they’ve lost two of their last three games by a combined score of 74-10. Three of their wins have come by six points or fewer, and that includes a 27-21 victory over Boston College.
But they’ve been a bit hamstrung by injuries particularly to quarterback Brady Cook, who sustained a hand injury in last month’s 34-0 loss to Alabama. Cook’s status is unclear for this weekend, and if backup Drew Pyne is forced back into action, that would present a major blow to the Tigers’ offense.
The Tigers are a 3.5-point home favorite this weekend. The Sooners need a win to secure bowl eligibility. The Tigers need a win to keep themselves viable in the playoff race. Considering the recent history between these two teams — the battles for Cayden Green and Williams Nwaneri come to mind — and that this’ll be the first time these two teams have faced off since 2011 when they were Big 12 foes, there’s a lot of anticipation for this one.
Here’s an early look at the Tigers and what the Sooners can expect:
GAME INFO
When: 6:45 p.m. CT
Where: Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium, Columbia, Missouri
TV: SEC Network
Radio: 107.7 FM
SERIES HISTORY
All time series record: OU leads 67-24-5
Last meeting: OU won 38-28, Sept. 24, 2011
MISSOURI STATS
Scoring offense: 27.8 points per game (70th nationally)
Scoring defense: 17.88 points per game (17th)
Total offense: 399.5 yards per game (61st)
Total defense: 299.6 yards per game (13th)
Rushing offense: 171.6 yards per game (55th)
Rushing defense: 134.9 yards per game (54th)
Passing offense: 227.9 yards per game (70th)
Passing defense: 164.8 yards per game (10th)
Key players
Brady Cook, QB
196.88 yards per game, 62.8% completion, 11 total TD, 1 INT
Drew Pyne, QB
49.6 yards per game, 63.6% completion, 0 TD, 3 INT
Nate Noel, RB
503 yards, 85 carries, 5.9 yards per carry, 2 TD
Marcus Carroll, RB
83 carries, 401 yards, 4.8 yards per carry, 6 TD
Theo Wease Jr., WR
37 receptions, 482 yards, 13.03 yards per reception
Luther Burden, WR
40 receptions, 450 yards, 4 TD
Marvin Burks Jr., S
47 tackles, 1 INT
Corey Flagg Jr., LB
43 tackles, 3.5 TFLs, 1 sack, 1 INT
Johnny Walker Jr., DE
21 tackles, 5.5 TFLs, 4.0 sacks
STORYLINES
OU’s rushing attack
The Sooners have found a rhythm running the ball the last two weeks. They rushed for 207 yards against Ole Miss — not including yards lost from sacks — on over four yards per carry. They kept that going last weekend against Maine, rushing for 386 yards on over seven yards per carry. Jovantae Barnes has been the engine, rushing for 340 yards on 6.7 yards per carry.
They have an excellent chance to keep that going against a suspect Missouri rushing defense. Their weak point has been defending the run — they’ve allowed 4.4 yards per carry this season, which ranks 76th nationally. In their losses to Texas A&M and Alabama, they allowed 6.56 and 7.32 yards per carry, respectively.
Considering the Tigers have been much better at defending the pass, the Sooners are going to have to establish the run. It’s not going to be easy, particularly as Michael Tarquin, Jacob Sexton and Jake Taylor work through issues. But given the Sooners’ success running the ball, and Missouri’s struggling to defend it, that’s going to have to be a focus on Saturday.
Who is at quarterback for Missouri?
It’s unclear whether Cook or Pyne will be at quarterback, and that will arguably have the biggest impact on the game.
Cook has been efficient this season and has done a good job of taking care of the ball. He’s averaging 11.5 yards per completion and has shown an ability to move the ball down the field.
When Pyne is in the game, the offense completely stalls. Not only has he been turnover prone, he’s shown incapable of operating a viable offense. He’s averaging fewer than 7.1 yards per completion. He played most of the game against Alabama after Cook exited with an injury, completing six of 12 passes for 42 yards and three interceptions.
If it’s Pyne at quarterback, the OU defense will be able to let loose. They’ll be able to blitz Pyne while not being afraid of anything hurting them down the field. But if it’s Cook at quarterback, it’ll be a much different task for OU’s defense.
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Patrol reports 14 arrests in north Missouri from October 31 to November 3, 2024
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The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a series of arrests made in north Missouri between October 31, 2024, and November 3, 2024. During this period, a total of 14 individuals were arrested for various charges, ranging from driving while intoxicated to warrants for serious offenses.
Justin R. Aley, 42, of Maryville, Missouri, was arrested on October 31, 2024, at 8:50 a.m. in Gentry County. He faced charges of felony driving while intoxicated, possession of a controlled substance (amphetamine), unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, and failure to drive on the right half of the roadway. He was held at the Daviess-DeKalb Regional Jail on a 24-hour hold.
Brett M. Boies, 28, from Lee’s Summit, Missouri, was taken into custody on October 31, 2024, at 9:51 a.m. in Buchanan County. He was arrested on a Platte County misdemeanor warrant for a traffic violation and was held at the Buchanan County Law Enforcement Center. His arrest was bondable.
Katherine M. Flores, 37, of St. Joseph, Missouri, was arrested on October 31, 2024, at 11:41 a.m. in Buchanan County on a Buchanan County misdemeanor traffic warrant. She was also held at the Buchanan County Law Enforcement Center, and her arrest was bondable.
Nico R. Munson, 25, from Robinson, Kansas, was apprehended on November 1, 2024, at 6:20 a.m. in Buchanan County. He was charged with a misdemeanor warrant for dangerous drugs out of Buchanan County and speeding. He was held at the Buchanan County Law Enforcement Center and his arrest was bondable.
Logan B. Sullivan, 35, of Saint Joseph, Missouri, was arrested on November 2, 2024, at 1:16 a.m. in Andrew County. He was charged with misdemeanor driving while intoxicated and careless and imprudent driving. Sullivan was held at the Andrew County Sheriff’s Department for a 12-hour hold.
Megan L. McCleery, 54, from Kansas City, Missouri, was taken into custody on November 2, 2024, at 4:13 p.m. in Clinton County. She faced charges that included a Platte County Sheriff’s Office felony warrant for probation violation, possession of a controlled substance (felony), and unlawful use of drug paraphernalia (misdemeanor). She was held at the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office on a 24-hour hold.
Justin L. Grider, 41, of St. Joseph, Missouri, was arrested on November 3, 2024, at 9:45 p.m. in Buchanan County. He faced a misdemeanor warrant for driving while revoked or suspended issued by the St. Joseph Police Department and a charge of failing to wear a seat belt. He was held at the Buchanan County Law Enforcement Center, with the arrest being bondable.
Aaron D. Benton, 36, from Independence, Missouri, was apprehended on October 31, 2024, at 1:13 p.m. in Linn County. He was charged with felony failure to register as a sex offender, speeding, and driving with no valid plates. Benton was held at the Linn County Jail and later released.
Kimberly A. Smith, 45, of Kahoka, Missouri, was arrested on November 1, 2024, at 2:12 p.m. in Lewis County on a warrant for a Canton city ordinance violation. She was held at the Marion County Jail, and her arrest was bondable.
Francis A. Telarico, 47, from Kirksville, Missouri, was arrested on November 2, 2024, at 12:28 a.m. in Randolph County. He faced a charge of felony driving while intoxicated and was held at the Randolph County Jail on a 12-hour hold.
Darryl M. Webb, 58, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, was taken into custody on November 2, 2024, at 2:20 p.m. in Lewis County. He was arrested on a felony Minnesota warrant for parole violation and was held at the Lewis County Jail with no bond allowed.
Angel M. Branford Lezcano, 52, from Miami, Florida, was arrested on November 3, 2024, at 1:36 a.m. in Adair County for driving while intoxicated. He was processed roadside and released.
Joseph A. Wolfe, 32, of Palmyra, Missouri, was arrested on November 3, 2024, at 6:25 p.m. in Marion County. He faced charges that included DWI with a person under 17 in the vehicle (three counts), failure to wear a seat belt, failing to secure a child under 16 years old with a seat belt, failing to secure a child under 8 years old with a seat belt (two counts), and failing to yield to an approaching vehicle. Wolfe was held at the Marion County Sheriff’s Department and later released.
Douglas R. Barnes, 49, from Brookfield, Illinois, was apprehended on November 3, 2024, at 8:42 p.m. in Macon County for felony driving while suspended. He was held at the Macon County Sheriff’s Department and subsequently released.
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