“Yes, I do. I think the tailgating is better. It builds the game up more. It’s in more of a professional atmosphere. It even adds something to the rivalry.”

— Stan Templeton, schools superintendent, Bertrand, Mo,

“Absolutely not. First of all, our chances are better of beating them here. Secondly, I think it’s hard on the businesses in town, and there’s just nothing like a KU-MU game in Lawrence.”

— Kerry Brungardt, middle school principal, Lansing

“I don’t agree. They should play here. Kansas City has all kinds of stuff over there for recreation and entertainment. We need our people here.”

— Hector Codoceo, programmer, Lawrence

“I think it’s good. It’s neutral territory. They come to one place, and it does cut down on the traffic around Lawrence and Columbia, Mo.”

— Lisa Hatter, registered nurse, Lawrence