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Something rather amazing is happening today, and in a very good way. That’s something that it doesn’t feel like we get to say very often when we’re talking about the NCAA, but we can genuinely say that today. Kansas and Missouri are playing a full blown regulation exhibition game today that is open to the public, and available via stream (see link below), and 100 percent of the money generated from this game is being donated to disaster relief. And, this didn’t just fall out of the sky. They had to apply for a waiver from the NCAA in order to be able to play this game, which isn’t always easy to do. Fortunately, the NCAA agreed that it was a fantastic way to raise money for charity (and it is), and is allowing the two teams to play.
The amazing part does not stop there. Many other schools have followed suit. We’ve already seen four exhibition games that were played where all the money from ticket sales was given to charity. So, not only is it a good thing that Kansas and Missouri are holding this single event today, but it has enabled many other schools to do the same, and we are seeing a lot of money being raised for all sorts of charities as well as some very intriguing exhibition basketball games.
Today’s game between Kansas and Missouri is available for $40. That is less than what you would spend taking your family out to dinner, or taking your girlfriend/boyfriend out to any place that gave you any sort of chance at them ever wanting to see you again. Hell, that probably costs less than what it costs to take your family to the movies anymore, AND IT IS FOR CHARITY!!!!
We have a long running joke at Hoops HD about how I want the Border War back and behave in a manner that is beyond obsessive in order to get it back. While I do want it to come back, this really isn’t about that. Well, at least not ENTIRELY about that. This is just a great event for a great cause, which has helped spawn so many other similar events. Please donate if you are able, and please enjoy what should be one of the most exciting college basketball games that has ever been played in the month of October