If you are a fan of American football or Christian fiction, you might have heard of Kliff Kingsbury and Karen Kingsbury. They are both successful and popular in their respective fields, but are they related? Many people have wondered if they share a family connection, especially since they have the same uncommon surname. In this article, we will explore the truth behind the rumor and reveal if Kliff and Karen are really related.
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Who is Kliff Kingsbury?
Kliff Kingsbury is an American football coach and former quarterback, who is currently an assistant coach at USC. He previously served as the head coach of Texas Tech (2013-2018) and the Arizona Cardinals (2019-2022). He is known for developing quarterback prospects such as Case Keenum, Johnny Manziel, Baker Mayfield, Patrick Mahomes, and Kyler Murray. He also played in the NFL for several teams, including the New England Patriots, with whom he won a Super Bowl ring in 2003. He was born in San Antonio, Texas, on August 9, 1979, to Tim and Sally Kingsbury. He has two younger brothers, Klint and Kole
Who is Karen Kingsbury?
Karen Kingsbury is an American Christian novelist born in Fairfax, Virginia, on June 8, 1963. She was a sports writer for the Los Angeles Times and later wrote for the Los Angeles Daily News. Her first book, Missy’s Murder (1991), was based on a murder story that she covered in Los Angeles. She has written or co-written almost 100 novels or short stories, and has more than 25 million copies of her books in print. She is a #1 New York Times and USA Today best-selling author, and many of her novels are being adapted into movies by The Hallmark Channel or as major motion pictures. She writes mainly about themes of faith, love, redemption, and hope. She married her husband, Don Russell, on July 23, 1989. They have three biological children and three adopted children from Haiti. She was born to Ted and Anne Kingsbury. She has four younger siblings: David, Jeff, Tricia, and Sue
Are Kliff and Karen Related?
The short answer is no. Kliff and Karen are not related by blood or marriage. They do not share any common ancestors or relatives that we know of. They have different parents, different siblings, different birthplaces, and different backgrounds. They also have different ethnicities: Kliff is of German descent, while Karen is of Irish descent
The rumor that they are related might have originated from their similar names and professions. However, this is just a coincidence. Kingsbury is not a very common surname in the United States: according to the 2010 census, there were only about 11,000 people with that name in the country It is possible that Kliff and Karen have some distant cousins with the same name somewhere in the world, but they are not aware of any direct connection.
Conclusion
Kliff Kingsbury and Karen Kingsbury are both famous and accomplished in their own fields of football and fiction. However, they are not related to each other in any way. They are just two individuals who happen to share a surname and a passion for their work. They have never met or collaborated with each other, but they might be fans of each other’s work. Perhaps one day they will cross paths and discover their common name and interests. Until then, we can enjoy their respective talents and achievements without confusing them for relatives.
