What’s next after K-State fired Jerome Tang? Plus, how KC became a World Cup hub
Did K-State make the right call in firing Jerome Tang? And how did KC land three top-10 World Cup teams? Let’s dig in on Sportsbeat KC.
SportsBeat KC · KCUR and The Kansas City Star
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Show Notes
When it comes to FIFA World Cup base camps, Kansas City can flex.
Three of the world’s top-seven teams — Argentina, England and Netherlands — have made it official: They’re summer camping in KC.
On SportsBeat KC, the sports podcast of The Star and KCUR, columnist Sam McDowell explains how Kansas City created the conditions to land those teams — and what it means to have them and their fans coming to the Heartland.
Also, Kansas State reporter Kellis Robinett goes inside the coaching change at K-State. Jerome Tang is out, and the Wildcats are in the market for a new men’s basketball coach.
Complicating matters: Tang was fired with cause for postgame press conference comments, and he plans to fight the school for his $18.67 million buy out.
1:07 — Why England, Argentina and the Netherlands chose KC
9:37 — The barbecue restaurant that lured Argentina to KC
16:58 — Did K-State make the right call in firing Jerome Tang?
29:36 - What’s on Blair’s radar this week