From Lawrence, Kan.: A sensitive matter arose 25 years ago, following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, regarding the name of the athletic rivalry between Missouri and Kansas. The term Border War was being reevaluated due to its historical significance. Athletics officials from both Missouri and Kansas met to discuss this issue.

Further details about the discussion and its outcome are available. The context of the meeting was related to the sensitivity of the term Border War, which signified a history.

More information can be found in the article by Vahe Gregorian, which explores the topic of the athletic rivalry and its naming.