One of the best things about having a stellar basketball or football team is that it makes recruiting in other sports a little easier.
↵For example, Kansas basketball. If you're a sports fan, then you've heard of Kansas basketball. And, if you're choosing your next school, wouldn't the thought of watching a team capable of making a deep NCAA tournament run seem appealing?
↵Apparently it does to Miege offensive lineman Phil Ford, who was asked by TheShiver.com what he liked about Kansas.
↵↵↵The FOOD a lot haha and the campus is raw and I really like coach Grimes a lot and coach Gill and the Cheerleaders. And its awesome going to a basketball game and get to see the best team in the nation play. And their practice field, it always feels good on my feet.
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Ford is being recruited by Kansas and Minnesota.
↵Missouri's response might be to ask the Jayhawks to play football instead of basketball.