Coaching success marked 2010s in KC sports. Also, 2020s predictions

from SportsBeat KC · host The Kansas City Star

The 2010s brought incredible coaching stability to Kansas City pro sports teams and area college teams. In the second part of The Star’s decade-in-review, columnists Sam Mellinger and Vahe Gregorian join SportsBeat KC host Blair Kerkhoff discussing Andy Reid, Ned Yost, Peter Vermes, Bill Self, Bill Snyder and Gary Pinkel. Also, what’s in store for the 2020s? The panel offers its predictions.Story links:Chiefs Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes were meant for each otherHow Ned Yost and the Royals brought out the best in each otherPeter Vermes will be back, but Sporting KC will enact changes. Among them? SpendingFrom Naismith to Self: How eight coaches in 120 years of KU hoops got their jobsThe 18th choice for the job: Bill Snyder’s legacy via former K-State president Jon WefaldGary Pinkel transformed Mizzou football programThanks to our sponsor: Big O Tires Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The 2010s brought incredible coaching stability to Kansas City pro sports teams and area college teams. In the second part of The Star’s decade-in-review, columnists Sam Mellinger and Vahe Gregorian join SportsBeat KC host Blair Kerkhoff discussing Andy Reid, Ned Yost, Peter Vermes, Bill Self, Bill Snyder and Gary Pinkel. Also, what’s in store for the 2020s? The panel offers its predictions. Story links: Chiefs Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes were meant for each other How Ned Yost and the Royals brought out the best in each other Peter Vermes will be back, but Sporting KC will enact changes. Among them? Spending From Naismith to Self: How eight coaches in 120 years of KU hoops got their jobs The 18th choice for the job: Bill Snyder’s legacy via former K-State president Jon Wefald Gary Pinkel transformed Mizzou football program Thanks to our sponsor: Big O Tires Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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