Stories for December 2005

Kids have no grasp of game

Pardon me for being fearful about the future of basketball. During the holidays, I’ve seen five groups of boys in the 12-16 age range hooping it up in driveways and on school grounds. The aberrant influence of highlight bites on television was gruesomely apparent; it’s obvious that coaches from junior highs on up face horrendous challenges.

Bahe back to cheer on buddies

Kansas basketball transfer enjoys watching Case, Vinson in action against New Orleans

Seated in the stands behind Kansas University’s basketball bench, Nick Bahe cheered loudly as two of his former “Red Team” teammates played a significant role in Thursday’s 73-56 rout of New Orleans at Allen Fieldhouse. Red-shirt sophomore Jeremy Case and senior Stephen Vinson combined for 18 points and five assists while logging 38 minutes, leading the Jayhawks to their seventh victory in 11 tries.

Thank heaven for No. 11

Late run allows KU to remain perfect

Destiny’s darlings? Maybe. Fortuitous females? Perhaps. Whatever, somebody up there seemed to be smiling on Kansas University’s women’s basketball team as it made history Friday night. The Jayhawks rallied from a seven-point hole in the last three-plus minutes to stagger upstart La Salle, 75-72, in Allen Fieldhouse.

Fagan: Kids have no grasp of game

Pardon me for being fearful about the future of basketball. During the holidays, I’ve seen five groups of boys in the 12-16 age range hooping it up in driveways and on school grounds. The aberrant influence of highlight bites on television was gruesomely apparent; it’s obvious that coaches from junior highs on up face horrendous challenges.

State Capitol should make Kansas proud

In home ownership one knows that maintenance must be done regularly or it eventually causes major problems that carry expensive price tags. Whether a home, a business or the state’s Capitol, the same applies. For all of these it’s easy enough to argue that income can’t justify the expense or that there are other demands for the money.

Thank heaven for No. 11

Late run allows KU to remain perfect

Destiny’s darlings? Maybe. Fortuitous females? Perhaps. Whatever, somebody up there seemed to be smiling on Kansas University’s women’s basketball team as it made history Friday night. The Jayhawks rallied from a seven-point hole in the last three-plus minutes to stagger upstart La Salle, 75-72, in Allen Fieldhouse.

Bahe back to cheer on buddies

Kansas basketball transfer enjoys watching Case, Vinson in action against New Orleans

Seated in the stands behind Kansas University’s basketball bench, Nick Bahe cheered loudly as two of his former “Red Team” teammates played a significant role in Thursday’s 73-56 rout of New Orleans at Allen Fieldhouse. Red-shirt sophomore Jeremy Case and senior Stephen Vinson combined for 18 points and five assists while logging 38 minutes, leading the Jayhawks to their seventh victory in 11 tries.

6Sports video: Jayhawks set record

The women’s basketball program has been in existence at the University of Kansas since 1968. In those 37 years, no Jayhawk team has ever started 11-0. Tonight the 2005 Jayhawks had a chance to change that. Looking for 11 straight wins to start the season, with La Salle in the fieldhouse.

Downs doesn’t see action against UNO

Freshman Micah Downs could only watch from the bench last night as the Jayhawks beat UNO. The Washington native played zero minutes in the game. It was coach’s discretion to leave Downs out of the game.

KU women make history with 75-72 win

Jayhawks start 11-0 for the first time in program history

The University of Kansas women’s basketball team defeated La Salle, 75-73, Friday night at Allen Fieldhouse to remain undefeated at 11-0. A crowd of 4,025 - the second most ever to watch a non-conference game in Allen Fieldhouse - witnessed the Jayhawks secure its school record 11th straight victory to open the season.

Kansas basketball notebook

Kansas University sophomore power forward C.J. Giles did not start for the second straight game. He missed three of four shots, including two outside bombs, scoring two points with two boards in 10 minutes.

Robinson, Chalmers key ‘D’

Care to know what Russell Robinson and Mario Chalmers had for dinner Thursday night? Ask the University of New Orleans guards. They should know. Robinson and Chalmers were in their faces all night Thursday in Kansas University’s 73-56 victory over the Privateers.

KU’s big run dooms UNO

It was like a shovel to the head - point after point after point by Kansas University’s basketball team as soon as New Orleans made the game any sort of a game at all late in the first half. For UNO, Thursday’s 73-56 loss to Kansas can be blamed on a game-changing run that started in the first half, ended in the second and featured Jayhawk points scored every which way but perhaps kicking the ball into the basket.

Kansas women seek to complete sweep

LaSalle stands in way of Jayhawks' best start

In three decades of recorded history, no Kansas University women’s basketball team ever has swept its nonconference foes. Now LaSalle stands in the way of the broom. The Explorers are the Jayhawks’ last opponent before Big 12 Conference play begins next week.

Keegan: Jayhawks show off depth

If having a team full of so many inexperienced players is the bane of Bill Self’s existence, then having so many talented ones is the beauty of it. More than at any time this season, Kansas University’s considerable depth was on display Thursday night in a 73-56 drubbing of a bad University of New Orleans team.

Now that was sick!

Ailing Chalmers lifts KU

Mario Chalmers wasn’t able to practice Wednesday. In fact, he barely was able to get out of bed. “I threw up 12 times,” said Chalmers, Kansas University’s freshman point guard from Anchorage, Alaska, who says an infusion of fluids soothed a stomach virus and enabled him to play 20 minutes against the University of New Orleans on Thursday night.

Jayhawks set record

The women’s basketball program has been in existence at the University of Kansas since 1968. In those 37 years, no Jayhawk team has ever started 11-0. Tonight the 2005 Jayhawks had a chance to change that. Looking for 11 straight wins to start the season, with La Salle in the fieldhouse.

Chalmers sparks Jayhawks in UNO win

Last night, Mario Chalmers came off the bench to provide a much needed spark for the Jayhawk men’s basketball team. The freshman from Anchorage, AK is still trying to find his role in Bill Self’s scheme. With last night’s performance against UNO, Chalmers may be starting to turn the corner.

Kansas women seek to complete sweep

LaSalle stands in way of Jayhawks' best start

In three decades of recorded history, no Kansas University women’s basketball team ever has swept its nonconference foes. Now LaSalle stands in the way of the broom. The Explorers are the Jayhawks’ last opponent before Big 12 Conference play begins next week.

6Sports video: KU Women off to record start

The 2005-06 Kansas Women’s Basketball team will go down in the record books. Last night the Jayhawks tied the programs’ best start ever by winning their 10th straight game.

Robinson, Chalmers key ‘D’

Care to know what Russell Robinson and Mario Chalmers had for dinner Thursday night? Ask the University of New Orleans guards. They should know. Robinson and Chalmers were in their faces all night Thursday in Kansas University’s 73-56 victory over the Privateers.

KU’s big run dooms UNO

It was like a shovel to the head — point after point after point by Kansas University’s basketball team as soon as New Orleans made the game any sort of a game at all late in the first half. For UNO, Thursday’s 73-56 loss to Kansas can be blamed on a game-changing run that started in the first half, ended in the second and featured Jayhawk points scored every which way but perhaps kicking the ball into the basket.

Undefeated KU women may break record today

Win would give team 11-0 streak

The crowds are getting bigger. And noisier. And the Kansas University women’s basketball team is winning at a record-setting pace. It’s getting so the Jayhawks are starting to edge into the spotlight normally occupied entirely by their male counterparts at Allen Fieldhouse. Just ask Carol Shannon.

Kansas defeats New Orleans 73-56

Jayhawks win fourth straight

Kansas recorded its fourth straight victory Thursday night with a 73-56 win over New Orleans at Allen Fieldhouse. While Julian Wright and Jeremy Case paced the Jayhawks with 12 points a piece in Kansas’ double digit victory, KU coach Bill Self said the really nice thing about the contest was that New Orleans played hard and showed the world their perseverance after battling through Hurricane Katrina

KU Women off to record start

The 2005-06 Kansas Women’s Basketball team will go down in the record books. Last night the Jayhawks tied the programs’ best start ever by winning their 10th straight game.

Privateers visit the Fieldhouse

Before Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast region, the University of New Orleans was nowhere to be found on the Kansas Basketball schedule. But in an effort to support the displaced UNO Privateers, the Jayhawks made a late edition to their slate of games, welcoming UNO to the Fieldhouse tonight.

Katrina, injuries can’t kill Privateers’ spirit

Ravaged by Hurricane Katrina, the house of University of New Orleans basketball coach Monte Towe needs new walls and floors and won’t be livable until the summer.

Tale of the tape

Katrina, injuries can’t kill Privateers’ spirit

Ravaged by Hurricane Katrina, the house of University of New Orleans basketball coach Monte Towe needs new walls and floors and won’t be livable until the summer.

Jayhawk camp making pitch for America’s favorite pastime

Football season is winding down and basketball season is picking up momentum, but the sounds at Kansas University’s Hoglund Ballpark this week are those of baseballs popping into gloves.

Kemp and Co. now 10-0

KU senior standout scores 27 as Jayhawks hold off Pepperdine

Crystal Kemp was punishing in the paint, then she painted the big picture.

6Sports video: Jackson’s back for ‘Hawks

Wearing dress clothes to the fieldhouse wasn’t exactly what Darnell Jackson had in mind when he signed his letter of intent to play for Kansas, and now that those days are over with the end of his nine-game NCAA suspension.

Jayhawk camp making pitch for America’s favorite pastime

Football season is winding down and basketball season is picking up momentum, but the sounds at Kansas University’s Hoglund Ballpark this week are those of baseballs popping into gloves.

6Sports video: Women advance to 10-0 start

In only their second season under coach Bonnie Henderson, the Kansas women had a chance a chance to make history Wednesday night, and they made sure they got it done.

Notebook

Kansas has won won the only meeting between the teams, 55-49, in the first round of the 1991 NCAA Tournament at Freedom Hall in Lexington, Ky. Kansas was a No. 3 seed in the Southeast Regional, while New Orleans was a No. 14 seed. KU went on to finish runner-up to Duke in the 1991 NCAA Tournament.

Hinrich, Collison could return

Bulls-Sonics NBA exhibition in works for October

Former Kansas University basketball greats Nick Collison and Kirk Hinrich will return in October to Allen Fieldhouse for an encore performance.

Kansas women match best start ever

Jayhawks improve to 10-0 with 73-60 win over Pepperdine

Kansas University’s women’s basketball team matched the 1991-92 squad for the best start in program history, improving to 10-0 with a 73-60 win over Pepperdine Wednesday night at Allen Fieldhouse.

Jackson’s back for ‘Hawks

Wearing dress clothes to the fieldhouse wasn’t exactly what Darnell Jackson had in mind when he signed his letter of intent to play for Kansas, and now that those days are over with the end of his nine-game NCAA suspension.

Women advance to 10-0 start

In only their second season under coach Bonnie Henderson, the Kansas women had a chance a chance to make history Wednesday night, and they made sure they got it done.

Woodling: Can Kansas go back to back?

Several days have passed, and euphoria has given way to historical reality. Kansas University alumni and friends all over the country basked in the feel-good glow of Friday’s 42-13 football bowl victory over Houston, and now they have to face the facts.

6Sports video: ‘Hawks hoping for 11-0 record

Wednesday night’s match-up with Pepperdine will be the start of a big week for the women’s team, with the opportunity for two wins in three days to keep the unbeaten streak going.

6Sports video: Jayhawk stats show marked improvement

Last weekend’s rout of Houston in the Fort Worth Bowl serves as the perfect showcase for just how far the Jayhawk defense has come in two years.

Waves await Kansas

Victory tonight would tie best start in KU women's history

Unbeaten but unranked, Kansas University’s women’s basketball team needs to make a statement to attract national attention.

6Sports video: Kansas searching for offensive identity

The Jayhawks have won their past three contests by an average of 18 points, but have yet to prove they can score consistently.

Jayhawks hope to solve identity crisis before Big 12

It’s decision-making time for Kansas University’s men’s basketball coaches and players.

Kansas searching for offensive identity

The Jayhawks have won their past three contests by an average of 18 points, but have yet to prove they can score consistently.

‘Hawks hoping for 11-0 record

Wednesday night’s match-up with Pepperdine will be the start of a big week for the women’s team, with the opportunity for two wins in three days to keep the unbeaten streak going.

Jayhawk stats show marked improvement

Last weekend’s rout of Houston in the Fort Worth Bowl serves as the perfect showcase for just how far the Jayhawk defense has come in two years.

Woodling: A whole lot of lefties

Woodling: Southpaws dominate KU's starting lineup

If you haven’t seen Kansas University’s women’s basketball team perform, then you’ve missed what may be the most unusual basketball team - male or female - in the world.

6Sports video: Big men still battling it out for Kansas

So far this season big men C.J. Giles and Sasha Kaun have been pleasant surprises for the KU men’s basketball team.

Bedore: A whole lot of lefties

Woodling: Southpaws dominate KU's starting lineup

If you haven’t seen Kansas University’s women’s basketball team perform, then you’ve missed what may be the most unusual basketball team — male or female — in the world.

6Sports video: Jayhawks remain focused

The KU women’s basketball team can make history Wednesday night. At 9-0 the Jayhawks are just one win away from tying the school record for the best start in school history.

6Sports video: KU defense puts cap on winning season

With the KU offense putting up four touchdowns in the Fort Worth Bowl, it would only be fitting that the KU defense score in the final game of the season. With his 14-yard interception returned for a touchdown, senior Charlton Keith put the icing on the cake.

Break allows KU to focus on hoops

Bill Self’s 72-hour Christmas vacation was short but sweet. Self - Kansas University’s basketball coach - his wife and two children spent the weekend visiting relatives in Edmond, Okla.

KU defense puts cap on winning season

With the KU offense putting up four touchdowns in the Fort Worth Bowl, it would only be fitting that the KU defense score in the final game of the season. With his 14-yard interception returned for a touchdown, senior Charlton Keith put the icing on the cake.

Jayhawks remain focused

The KU women’s basketball team can make history Wednesday night. At 9-0 the Jayhawks are just one win away from tying the school record for the best start in school history.

Big men still battling it out for Kansas

So far this season big men C.J. Giles and Sasha Kaun have been pleasant surprises for the KU men’s basketball team.

6Sports video: Jayhawks savor postseason win

Two short years ago, Kansas went to its first postseason game in eight years and got whipped at the 2003 Tangerine Bowl. This year the tables were turned.

Moody’s solid play throws wrench into lineup

After starting the same five players in Kansas University’s first nine basketball games, coach Bill Self tinkered just a bit in Game Ten.

Moody’s solid play throws wrench into lineup

After starting the same five players in Kansas University’s first nine basketball games, coach Bill Self tinkered just a bit in Game Ten.

6News video: Fans paint Texas crimson and blue

There’s more to a bowl game than just what happens on the field, and the Jayhawks and fans who turned downtown Fort Worth into something resembling downtown Lawrence were proof of that.

Jayhawks savor postseason win

Two short years ago, Kansas went to its first postseason game in eight years and got whipped at the 2003 Tangerine Bowl. This year the tables were turned.

Fans paint Texas crimson and blue

There’s more to a bowl game than just what happens on the field, and the Jayhawks and fans who turned downtown Fort Worth into something resembling downtown Lawrence were proof of that.

QB Swanson leads KU to victory

The Jayhawks knocked off the Cougars, 42-13, Friday in the Fort Worth Bowl. Kansas improves to 7-5 in the season thanks to the arm of quarterback Jason Swanson. Swanson, who nabbed the Fort Worth Bowl MVP award, completed 19 of 29 passes for 307 yards including four touchdowns.

Bedore: Bedore: Bah humbug to any thoughts of a big holiday story

The calendar says a major holiday is upon us which means some big, local story is bound to break today. Well, that’s not 100 percent guaranteed, but forgive me for approaching Christmas 2005 with a bit of trepidation.

KU excited about offensive outlook in ‘06

Yes, it’s time to look ahead. Already. Less than 48 hours have passed since the Kansas University football team completed its dazzling finish to a once-doomed season, winning four of its last five games and going home for the holidays as a winning football team for the first time in a decade.

6Sports video: QB Swanson leads KU to victory

The Jayhawks knocked off the Cougars, 42-13, Friday in the Fort Worth Bowl. Kansas improves to 7-5 in the season thanks to the arm of quarterback Jason Swanson. Swanson, who nabbed the Fort Worth Bowl MVP award, completed 19 of 29 passes for 307 yards including four touchdowns.

Kansas football notebook

Kansas University finished the season 7-5, the first time the Jayhawks had a winning record since 1995. Glen Mason led that team to a 10-2 mark and Aloha Bowl victory. Friday’s win also was the first bowl victory since ‘95.

Punt return key

Murph muffed TD

What’s so fun about a traditional punt return, anyway? Brian Murph apparently wanted his rare crack at returning a punt to be interesting. So he muffed it.

Jayhawks worthy

KU dismantles UH, gets winning record

Former Kansas University football coach Glen Mason huddled his players together after the 1991 season finale and declared his Jayhawks “winners” in front of a tearful locker room that had been through so much.

How they scored

6Sports video: Jayhawks rout Cougars in Fort Worth Bowl

Kansas defeated Houston, 42-13, Friday in the Fort Worth Bowl, locking up a 7-5 season. This is the Jayhawks’ first bowl victory since 1995.

Commentary: Cougars have long way to go

The University of Houston is again at a football crossroads. Yes, another one. Seems like only yesterday we were having this same discussion regarding Dana Dimel. Or was it Kim Helton? Or John Jenkins?

Booster excited by Jackson’s return

KU grad Davis tries to set record straight about relationship with player

A man who normally falls into a deep sleep the moment his head hits the pillow found himself tossing and turning all Thursday night into the wee hours Friday morning.

Keegan: Keegan: Kansas’ Keith proves toughness

Of all the rotten luck. Kansas University had a chance to nail down its first winning record in 10 football seasons, and one of its two most valuable players was slammed by illness in the days leading up to the game.

Cougars impressed by Kansas

The thing that truly shocked Houston coach Art Briles about Friday night’s Forth Worth Bowl was the final score.

6Sports video: Lady Jayhawks going home for holidays

Many members of the Kansas women’s basketball team will be heading home for the holidays to hang out with family, pets and eat strange foods.

6News video: Bowl win would be great gift for fans

Many Kansas University football fans gathered at bars around Lawrence Friday in hopes of seeing the Jayhawks win the Fort Worth Bowl. It’s the second Bowl game in three years for the Jayhawks and fans say a win would be a great Christmas present.

6Sports video: KU’s Case helping team find groove

The Kansas men’s basketball team could be starting to find its groove after defeating Northern Colorado, 85-62, Thursday in Allen Fieldhouse. The 23-point blowout of the Bears was due much in part to a great performance by sophomore Jeremy Case.

Jayhawks rout Cougars in Fort Worth Bowl

Kansas defeated Houston, 42-13, Friday in the Fort Worth Bowl, locking up a 7-5 season. This is the Jayhawks’ first bowl victory since 1995.

Bowl win would be great gift for fans

Many Kansas University football fans gathered at bars around Lawrence Friday in hopes of seeing the Jayhawks win the Fort Worth Bowl. It’s the second Bowl game in three years for the Jayhawks and fans say a win would be a great Christmas present.

KU’s Case helping team find groove

The Kansas men’s basketball team could be starting to find its groove after defeating Northern Colorado, 85-62, Thursday in Allen Fieldhouse. The 23-point blowout of the Bears was due much in part to a great performance by sophomore Jeremy Case.

Lady Jayhawks going home for holidays

Many members of the Kansas women’s basketball team will be heading home for the holidays to hang out with family, pets and eat strange foods.

Kansas defeats Houston, 42-13

Jayhawks record first winning season in a decade

Kansas University’s football team will take on the the University of Houston at 7 p.m. tonight in the Fort Worth Bowl at Amon G. Carter Stadium.

Case makes most of time

He entered the game with five minutes left in the first half, which for Jeremy Case these days is almost akin to getting a starting assignment.

Cougars ‘run mouths’

KU's Reid takes umbrage at UH quote

Kansas University linebacker Nick Reid caught wind of some bulletin-board material Thursday. And he never has hesitated to show the public that such talk makes his blood boil.

6Sports video: KU women snap Creighton losing skid

The Jayhawks snapped a five-game losing skid to the Blue Jays Wednesday and improved to 9-0 on the season. Kansas defeated Creighton, 63-52.

For KU, it’s bowl time

Jayhawks all business in approach to tonight's meeting with Houston

Two University of Houston players were slouched in their chairs Thursday morning, dressed casually in UH gear, when Kansas University’s four representatives walked into the room decked out in suits and ties for a Fort Worth Bowl news conference.

Bears thrilled by experience

They came. They saw. They were conquered. And they loved it. Northern Colorado’s basketball players delighted in playing in Allen Fieldhouse. So what if Kansas skinned the Bears, 85-62?

Look who’s back

KU's Jackson has career night in return

The fans started to applaud as Darnell Jackson hopped off the bench and headed to the scorer’s table. They cheered more loudly — some of the 16,300 standing — as Kansas University’s sophomore forward trotted onto the Allen Fieldhouse floor for the first time this season, with 6:01 left in the first half of Thursday’s 85-62 rout of Northern Colorado.

6Sports video: Jayhawks prepared for Cougars

Kansas head coach Mark Mangino says his team is prepared to face the Cougars Friday in the Fort Worth Bowl. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.

Keegan: Keegan: Kansas’ Wright will thrill

Sometimes a basketball coach will say something that sticks in your head forever. In this case, the coach was Lute Olson, and the words were spoken from a podium in Maui, Hawaii.

Kansas basketball notebook

Kansas University sophomore guard Jeremy Case exploded for a career-high 11 points in 11 minutes. He had been hobbled lately by a left foot injury.

Jayhawks prepared for Cougars

Kansas head coach Mark Mangino says his team is prepared to face the Cougars Friday in the Fort Worth Bowl. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.

Jayhawks whip Bears

Kansas defeated Northern Colorado, 85-62, Thursday in Allen Fieldhouse. Kansas head coach Bill Self said Darnell Jackson and Rodrick Stewart were a boost for the team.

KU women snap Creighton losing skid

The Jayhawks snapped a five-game losing skid to the Blue Jays Wednesday and improved to 9-0 on the season. Kansas defeated Creighton, 63-52.

KU defeats Northern Colorado 85-62

Darnell Jackson scored a career-high 12 points in his season debut, after sitting out Kansas’ first nine games due to NCAA violations, and the Jayhawks defeated winless Northern Colorado 85-62 Thursday evening at Allen Fieldhouse.

Kansas takes on Northern Colorado

Jayhawks looking for third straight win

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Notebook

This is the first meeting between the schools.

KU clamps down on Bluejays

Kemp, Jayhawks shut down Creighton's top scorer to stay unbeaten

Ho, ho, ho : Kansas University’s women’s basketball team is 9-0. “It feels good,” KU senior Crystal Kemp said. “We get to go home and have an even merrier Christmas.”

Keith ready to go out with a bang

He started his college football career surrounded by skepticism as to how good he really could be.

Hinrichs tickled to return to KU

Jay Hinrichs will sit with his son, Jared, and wife, Julie, behind the Northern Colorado bench during tonight’s men’s basketball game at Allen Fieldhouse.

Naismith family to sell original rules

Asking price is $10 million for basketball inventor's typewritten list from 1891

The original rules of basketball, as drafted by the man who invented the game in 1891, are being put up for sale by his family.

Tale of the tape

KU clamps down on Bluejays

Kemp, Jayhawks shut down Creighton's top scorer to stay unbeaten

Ho, ho, ho … Kansas University’s women’s basketball team is 9-0.

Allen ‘hungry’ for new job

Former KU coach happy to have landed at Missouri State

New Missouri State football coach Terry Allen believes in omens.

KU football season in review

Game 1 Sept. 3 KU 30, Florida Atlantic 19 Kansas compiled 201 rushing yards in moving past Florida Atlantic in the season-opener for both teams. Clark Green rushed for 107 yards on 20 carries, while Jon Cornish had 45 yards on four rushes, including an impressive 29-yard score in the fourth quarter. Kansas jumped to a 9-0 lead on a safety and a six-yard run by Adam Barmann, but the Jayhawks were unable to find any offensive groove and led just 9-7 at halftime against a team thought to be one of the weakest in NCAA Division I-A.

Kansas gets four juco signees

The term being tossed around is backloading, and Kansas University’s football team is taking advantage of it.

Jolly old Jayhawks

KU, Houston players brighten spirits while visiting ailing Texas children

His name is Mick Brown, a 3-year-old boy from Arlington bedridden because of a spiral fracture of his right femur - suffered playing football.

Chat transcript with Journal-World KU football writer Ryan Wood and Houston Chronicle UH writer Michael Murphy

Welcome to our online chat with Journal-World KU writer Ryan Wood and Houston Chronicle UH writer Michael Murphy. The chat took place on Thursday, December 22, at 2:00 PM and is now closed, but you can read the full transcript on this page.

Jayhawks so-so in postseason

KU Bowl history.

6Sports video: Women off to hot start

It’s been 14 years since the Kansas women’s basketball team has started a season with nine straight wins.

6Sports video: KU shooting for winning season

A win in the third annual Fort Worth Bowl would be significant for the Jayhawks for several reasons.

For KU, playing in bowl no novelty

Fourteen current Jayhawk players got feet wet in 2003 Tangerine Bowl

Close your eyes and think back to significant moments in life that came along twice. The first day on two different jobs, perhaps. The birth of two children. Two (gulp!) weddings.

Naismith family to sell original rules

Asking price is $10 million for basketball inventor's typewritten list from 1891

The original rules of basketball, as drafted by the man who invented the game in 1891, are being put up for sale by his family.

Jackson cites improvement

Sophomore says he's ready to play after suspension

Darnell Jackson started to smile … and nod … before a reporter completed the simplest question.

Keegan: Keegan: This five the one for Self

In the aftermath of Kansas University’s unsightly victory over a bad Pepperdine team, Bill Self said, “I get sick and tired, to be candid with you, about people’s opinions on starting lineups.”

Women off to hot start

It’s been 14 years since the Kansas women’s basketball team has started a season with nine straight wins.

KU shooting for winning season

A win in the third annual Fort Worth Bowl would be significant for the Jayhawks for several reasons.

Soccer Buzz honors KU’s Gault and Smith

Kansas University junior defender Holly Gault and senior forward Caroline Smith were named to the Soccer Buzz All-Central Region First and Second Team, respectively.

Allen hired as football coach at Missouri State

Former Kansas University coach Terry Allen was hired Tuesday as football coach at Missouri State, which finished 4-6 last season.

Hypnosis helps players get into the pre-bowl spirit

He may not get on the field for the Fort Worth Bowl on Friday. But Micah Brown, a seldom-used wide receiver for Kansas University, sure did steal the show on Tuesday.

Kansas developing depth

Mangino: Loss of senior playmakers can be absorbed by underclassmen

Get out a piece of paper and, in order, start listing Kansas University’s best football players. Then, go back and see just how thick the top of the rankings are with seniors.

Jayhawks sound off on lineups

Self asks KU players: Who would you play?

Fans, columnists and talk-show hosts often opine on which Kansas University basketball players should start and how many minutes should be allocated up and down the roster.

6Sports video: Bowl game opportunity to shake road woes

This week the Kansas football team will play its sixth game of the year away from Memorial Stadium when the Jayhawks meet Houston in the Fort Worth Bowl. So far, the ‘Hawks have not been good on the road.

Henrickson: No early Christmas this year

Christmas may precede Creighton alphabetically, but not on the list of Bonnie Henrickson’s priorities.

6Sports video: ‘Selfish’ play strangles ‘Hawk offense

The Kansas men survived a 38-percent shooting effort Monday night, defeating Pepperdine 63-43 in the fieldhouse. But despite the 20-point victory, the Jayhawk offense struggled throughout.

Knight as intense as always

Texas Tech coach coping with team's slow start

It’s been quite an unusual 40th season for Texas Tech coach Bob Knight so far: His successor already has been picked, he’s off to his worst start in a decade, but he’s still got the same intensity that helped him win three national championships with Indiana.

Woodling: Woodling: Transfers coulda for KU

I’m not in the poll-taking business. I’m not going to pick up the phone and ask for opinions to compile a straw vote. I know what the answer will be. David Padgett.

Bowl game opportunity to shake road woes

This week the Kansas football team will play its sixth game of the year away from Memorial Stadium when the Jayhawks meet Houston in the Fort Worth Bowl. So far, the ‘Hawks have not been good on the road.

‘Selfish’ play strangles ‘Hawk offense

The Kansas men survived a 38-percent shooting effort Monday night, defeating Pepperdine 63-43 in the fieldhouse. But despite the 20-point victory, the Jayhawk offense struggled throughout.

6News video: Lady Jayhawks hand out goodies at LMH

The Kansas women’s basketball team handed out a variety of KU gear to patients at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. The team’s licensing office gave the team more than $8,000 in products to pass along. This is the 13th year the team has visited the hospital.

Notebook

Officials expect thousands of Kansas fans

By week’s end, Fort Worth is going to look a lot like game-day Lawrence. “I think we’ll have 10,000 people down there,” predicted Jim Marchiony, associate athletic director at Kansas University.

Keegan: Keegan: Big men save day for KU

They couldn’t make their free throws and layups. They responded to a scoring drought by resorting to the playground, which — surprise, surprise — extended the drought. And their fans filed into the cold night talking about exactly when it was they last saw such an ugly game.

6Sports video: Women’s basketball remains undefeated

For the first time since the 1991-1992 season, the Kansas women’s basketball team is undefeated at 8-0. The Jayhawks beat Florida International Sunday by eight points and they will take on Creighton University on Wednesday.

6Sports video: Jayhawks hold first practice in Texas

In preparation for the Fort Worth Bowl, the Kansas football team held its first of three practices at Burleson High in Texas. The Jayhawks will take on the Houston Cougars on Friday.

Waves’ Henry has homecoming

There’s nothing like the pressure of returning home to play in front of family and friends — especially when the opponent happens to be Kansas University.

Freshmen Wright, Downs pine away

Freshmen Julian Wright and Micah Downs, who had been playing well in the games leading up to the longest idle period on the Kansas University basketball schedule, spent most of Monday night watching teammates grind their way to a 63-43 victory over Pepperdine at the Fieldhouse.

Ho-ho-horrible

Kansas 'miserable' in win over Waves

Santa Claus might fall asleep at the wheel of his sleigh Saturday night if forced to watch a replay of Kansas University’s sluggish 63-43 men’s basketball victory over Pepperdine on Monday in Allen Fieldhouse.

KU football team lands two more commitments

Kansas University has picked up two more football commitments.

6News video: Fans buy thousands of Bowl tickets

The Kansas University Athletic Department says more than 6,000 tickets have been sold for the Fort Worth Bowl. The KU Alumni Association is also sold out of its travel package deals for this Friday’s game.

6Sports video: Kansas rolls over Pepperdine

Sasha Kaun led the Jayhawks in defeating Pepperdine, 63-43, Monday in Allen Fieldhouse. Despite the win, Kansas head coach Bill Self said his team’s horrible shooting percentage made it an ugly win.

Unusual cold snap greets Kansas in Texas

Kansas University coach Mark Mangino watched over the Jayhawks’ football practice Monday wearing shorts. That observation can be interpreted two different ways: 1. He has an uncanny tolerance for blustery weather, or 2. He didn’t catch word of a forecast for Fort Worth when packing.

Jayhawks hold first practice in Texas

In preparation for the Fort Worth Bowl, the Kansas football team held its first of three practices at Burleson High in Texas. The Jayhawks will take on the Houston Cougars on Friday.

Kansas rolls over Pepperdine

Sasha Kaun led the Jayhawks in defeating Pepperdine, 63-43, Monday in Allen Fieldhouse. Despite the win, Kansas head coach Bill Self said his team’s horrible shooting percentage made it an ugly win.

Lady Jayhawks hand out goodies at LMH

The Kansas women’s basketball team handed out a variety of KU gear to patients at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. The team’s licensing office gave the team more than $8,000 in products to pass along. This is the 13th year the team has visited the hospital.

Fans buy thousands of Bowl tickets

The Kansas University Athletic Department says more than 6,000 tickets have been sold for the Fort Worth Bowl. The KU Alumni Association is also sold out of its travel package deals for this Friday’s game.

Kansas defeats Pepperdine, 63-43

Kaun leads Jayhawks with 18 points, 12 rebounds

It might not have been all that pretty of a victory Monday night at Allen Fieldhouse, but Kansas knocked off Pepperdine 63-43 in its first game in nine days.

6Sports video: Jayhawks to face Waves

The Kansas men’s basketball team will be home for the holidays as they take on Pepperdine on Monday in Allen Fieldhouse.

NCAA president: Figures ‘eye-opening’

Kansas University has graduation success rate of 68 percent of athletes who entered in 1995-98

NCAA President Myles Brand said the release of new Graduation Success Rate numbers for Division I schools today would be “eye-opening,” showing improvement for most schools because of a better way of measuring success.

Another day, another ‘W’

Kemp solid again as Jayhawks earn workmanlike victory over Florida Intl.

Some days are lunch-pail days. So it was Sunday afternoon in Allen Fieldhouse, as Kansas University blue-collared Florida International, 73-65, in women’s basketball.

Finals finished for Kaun, KU

Jayhawks happy to concentrate solely on hoops

Kansas University’s basketball players will take the floor tonight with their minds focused only on hoops.

Westphal made ‘em fall

Sharpshooter brings icy Pepperdine to face KU

One of the best pure perimeter shooters in basketball history will patrol the visitor’s bench tonight in Allen Fieldhouse. Fifth-year Pepperdine coach Paul Westphal, a 6-foot-4, 195-pound five-time NBA All-Star, completed his 12-year career as a 50.4 percent shooter and 82 percent free thrower.

Bowl itinerary established

Jayhawks will have little free time while working in Fort Worth

The Lone Star State awaits. The Kansas University football team and its support staff — coaches, trainers, team managers and administrators — will leave Allen Fieldhouse at 8:45 a.m. today and head to Topeka’s Forbes Field, where a 10:30 a.m. flight will depart for Fort Worth, Texas.

Another day, another ‘W’

Kemp solid again as Jayhawks earn workmanlike victory over Florida Intl.

Some days are lunch-pail days. So it was Sunday afternoon in Allen Fieldhouse, as Kansas University blue-collared Florida International, 73-65, in women’s basketball.

Keegan: Keegan: Win, and people will talk

Gran-Daddy smokes the meat outside in the parking lot. Inside Gran-Daddy’s BBQ in North Lawrence, where strawberry soda flows freely, the air is filled with constant Kansas University basketball talk, and the walls are decorated with KU hoops newspaper clippings, posters and schedules.

Research library preserves Chamberlain items

Much of Aram Goudsouzian’s research on Wilt Chamberlain’s years in Lawrence was conducted at Kansas University’s Spencer Research Library.

Close enough to call it homecoming

The Fort Worth Bowl provides a few Houston Cougars from Stephenville an opportunity to showcase their skills and be Friday night heroes again

Kevin Kolb was in the stands, watching Stephenville High’s Class 4A Division I state semifinal against Highland Park, but he kept checking his cell phone, trying to keep up with the college scores.

Ho, hum: No. 2 UConn routs ‘Cats

No surprises here. Connecticut put the squeeze on overmatched New Hampshire early, and the second-ranked and unbeaten Huskies cruised to another lopsided victory.

Tale of the tape

NCAA president: Figures ‘eye-opening’

Kansas University has graduation success rate of 68 percent of athletes who entered in 1995-98

NCAA President Myles Brand said the release of new Graduation Success Rate numbers for Division I schools today would be “eye-opening,” showing improvement for most schools because of a better way of measuring success.

Courting social change

Chamberlain's experience with racism in Lawrence foreshadowed nation's

There’s no argument. Wilt Chamberlain was — and remains — Kansas University’s best and best-known basketball player.

Westphal made ‘em fall

Sharpshooter brings icy Pepperdine to face KU

One of the best pure perimeter shooters in basketball history will patrol the visitor’s bench tonight in Allen Fieldhouse.

Notebook

Kansas University leads the all-time series with Pepperdine, 8-1. KU won the last meeting, 76-61, in 1999 at Allen Fieldhouse. The Waves’ only victory was in 1979 when they registered a 96-89 victory in Malibu.

6Sports video: Kansas defeats Florida International

With the help of senior Crystal Kemp, the Jayhawks defeated the Panthers, 73-65, Sunday in Allen Fieldhouse. Kemp scored 20 points and grabbed 12 rebounds.

Jayhawks to face Waves

The Kansas men’s basketball team will be home for the holidays as they take on Pepperdine on Monday in Allen Fieldhouse. The Jayhawks enter the matchup with a huge win against California. As for Pepperdine, the Waves enter the game with a 2-6 record. While the Waves’ record may be deceiving, the Jayhawks are not going to take them lightly.

Kansas defeats Florida Atlantic

With the help of senior Crystal Kemp, the Jayhawks defeated the Owls, 73-65, Sunday in Allen Fieldhouse.

KU women defeat Florida International, 73-65

Jayhawks move to 8-0 for just the second time since 1980

Kansas University’s women’s basketball team defeated Florida International, 73-65, Sunday afternoon at Allen Fieldhouse.

Late KU QB Duane Morris the ‘common man’s man’

68-year-old died Friday in Lawrence after sudden illness

Among the various passions Duane Morris had, from athletics to his various career paths, the former Kansas University quarterback most enjoyed the people he met along the way, his family members said.

KU not feeling pressure to stay perfect

Rare is the Kansas University women’s basketball team that hasn’t lost a game this late in December.

Ashley excited to end solid KU career at home

The question was so simple, it was darn near impossible to answer. With cameras in his face and tape recorders hovering around his mouth, defensive end Jermial Ashley was asked by a reporter what Kansas University football fans needed to know about Fort Worth, Texas, site of Friday’s Fort Worth Bowl.

Keegan: Keegan: KU must improve at point

It will take weeks to get over the disappointment of failing to win a drawing for a high-definition TV.

Late KU QB Duane Morris the ‘common man’s man’

68-year-old died Friday in Lawrence after sudden illness

Among the various passions Duane Morris had, from athletics to his various career paths, the former Kansas University quarterback most enjoyed the people he met along the way, his family members said.

Tough wait nearly over for Stewart

It has been a long time - 21 months to be exact - since Rodrick Stewart suited for a college basketball game.

Mangino says KU ‘on track’

KU football eager to hit road, Houston

As Kansas University’s football team gets closer to bowl time, it’s possible the practices have started feeling a little more like spring or summer workouts — too much hitting of teammates, not enough whacking an opponent.

Jayhawks’ Jackson can’t wait to play

Darnell Jackson’s NCAA-mandated nine-game suspension proved to be much more than a slap on the wrist. It was a kick in the gut to Kansas University’s sophomore power forward, especially since three of the nine games took place in Maui, Hawaii.

KU Athletic Department to hold annual sale today

Looking for that new Julian Wright jersey for a sports fan this holiday season? Maybe some used baseball cleats?

Former KU player dies

Duane Morris, Kansas University’s quarterback from 1957 to 1959, died early Friday at Lawrence Memorial Hospital after a sudden illness. He was 68.

6Sports video: KU’s Chalmers struggling on court

Freshman point guard Mario Chalmers has found the going tough since he arrived on campus. Chalmers is shooting a dismal 34 percent from the field and he’s only making 27 percent of his shots behind the three-point line. While he is second on the team in assists, he’s first on the team in turnovers.

Mayer: Mayer: Gods smiled on KU

Maybe they didn’t intend it, but the gods of basketball have richly blessed and sometimes even spoiled Kansas University participants and fans for over 100 years. Kentucky, North Carolina, UCLA and a handful of other schools also have been favored, but KU takes a back seat to nobody for long-term success, pride, enjoyment and excitement.

KU’s Chalmers struggling on court

Freshman point guard Mario Chalmers has found the going tough since he arrived on campus. Chalmers is shooting a dismal 34 percent from the field and he’s only making 27 percent of his shots behind the three-point line. While he is second on the team in assists, he’s first on the team in turnovers.

Chat transcript with KU assistant football coach Clint Bowen

Welcome to our online chat with KU assistant football coach Clint Bowen. The chat took place on Friday, December 16, at 1:30 PM and is now closed, but you can read the full transcript on this page.

Santa’s helpers

Jayhawks stock up on gifts for needy families

Brandon Rush dashed down a Wal-Mart aisle Thursday night, searching for a hard-to-locate item. “I need to find a crock pot. She wants a crock pot,” said Rush, one of 14 Kansas University basketball players, plus student assistant Moulaye Niang, out shopping for 15 needy families — in freshman Rush’s case, a mother and her children.

Stewart’s KU debut contingent on grades

It doesn’t figure to drag on as long as, say, Brandon Rush’s multi-week waiting game with the NCAA Clearinghouse.

Keegan: Keegan: Mangino shares the love

Kansas University football royalty turned out Thursday at Alvamar Country Club to honor a man for the season in which he proved he is head coaching material.

New football facility hot topic of conversation

Mangino says announcement imminent; associate AD a little more cautious about progress

Depending on whom you ask, Kansas University either is real close to big news on a football facility, or cautiously optimistic that news is coming soon.

6Sports video: Jayhawks take to the shopping aisles

The Jayhawks teamed up with the Salvation Army for the Santa’s Helpers drive. The men’s basketball team picked out toys and clothing to support those in need. Coach Bill Self says the experience is a good way for players to remember others during the holidays.

6Sports video: Wright has all the right moves

Since logging three minutes against the Wolf Pack on Dec. 1, Julian Wright has done little to disappoint KU fans.

Wright has all the right moves

Since logging three minutes against the Wolf Pack on Dec. 1, Julian Wright has done little to disappoint KU fans. The freshman forward led the Jayhawks in scoring 14 points against Western Illinois. He scored a team-high 13 points against Saint Joseph’s and he tossed in 11 points and grabbed six rebounds against California.

Jayhawks take to the shopping aisles

The Jayhawks teamed up with the Salvation Army for the Santa’s Helpers drive. The men’s basketball team picked out toys and clothing to support those in need. Coach Bill Self says the experience is a good way for players to remember others during the holidays.

Fort Worth Bowl: Travel tips

KU bowl game site home to arts, gourmet dining

Brian Fleming is tired of his hometown getting a bad rap. So Fleming, a Kansas University junior, is glad thousands of Jayhawk fans will be headed to Fort Worth next week.

KU women’s team to tour LMH Monday

Kansas University’s women’s basketball team will make its annual visit to Lawrence Memorial Hospital on Monday.

Kansas tipoff changed

The game time for Monday’s Kansas University-Pepperdine men’s basketball game has been changed by ESPN.

Separate ways

As Vinson settles into role at KU, ex-Lion Watkins finds niche at Baker

Unlike former Lawrence High teammate Stephen Vinson, D.J. Watkins wasn’t invited by then-Kansas University coach Roy Williams to become a preferred walk-on for the Jayhawks in the fall of 2002. He had to take his chances trying out for the team.

KU women’s team to tour LMH Monday

Kansas University’s women’s basketball team will make its annual visit to Lawrence Memorial Hospital on Monday.

CU picks next coach

Boise State boss negotiating with Buffs

Boise State coach Dan Hawkins was close to completing a deal that would bring him to Colorado to replace Gary Barnett.

6Sports video: Jayhawks to take second bite at apple

Two years ago, the Kansas football team qualified for a bowl game Just receiving an invite back then was sweet for a program that hadn’t experienced the post-season in almost 10 years. Next week, however, just taking part won’t be enough for the Jayhawks.

Fort Worth tourist video

KU has hard time getting handle on Houston

The middle man is Mike Leach, head football coach at Texas Tech.

Keegan: Keegan: Mangino deserves a hand

The loss to Texas Tech wasn’t bad at all. The same couldn’t be said for the horrendous debacle at Kansas State. Then there was Brian Luke’s Oklahoma meltdown. The bully job Colorado pinned on Kansas University’s football team in Boulder made it an 0-4 start to the Big 12 season.

Worth doing in Fort Worth

KU bowl game site home to arts, gourmet dining

Brian Fleming is tired of his hometown getting a bad rap. So Fleming, a Kansas University junior, is glad thousands of Jayhawk fans will be headed to Fort Worth next week.

Jayhawks to take second bite at apple

Two years ago, the Kansas football team qualified for a bowl game Just receiving an invite back then was sweet for a program that hadn’t experienced the post-season in almost 10 years. Next week, however, just taking part won’t be enough for the Jayhawks.

Kansas Athletics reveals emergency plan

After months of research and talks with people all over the country, Kansas Athletics, Inc., released a 28-page emergency management and communications plan at its board meeting Tuesday, outlining in detail what should be done in the case of unexpected emergencies either at events or involving student-athletes and facilities.

Kansas’ Reid third-team All-American

Nick Reid needs a bigger trophy case.

Keegan: Keegan: Football needs playoffs

If you’re like most people in town, you care about the outcomes of two of the 28 bowl games.

6Sports video: Extra playing time taking toll on Vinson

Prior to the current basketball season, senior point guard Stephen Vinson had never played more than five minutes of a Jayhawk basketball game. Now after shattering his old mark for minutes, the Lawrence High product might need a break.

As coaches’ salaries rise, schools race to keep up

Small pool, big impact ensure paychecks will continue to swell

Tom Davis didn’t go into coaching to get rich; it just happened that way.

UT’s Young tops on All-America ballot

Texas QB's selection relegates Southern Cal's Leinart to second team

Vince Young can claim at least one victory over Southern California this season.

6Sports video: Seniors shining for women’s team

The Kansas men are nowhere to be found on any Top 25 rankings index, but the same cannot be said for the Kansas women. This week, the 7-0 Jayhawks received one vote in the Associated Press’ weekly poll. Most of the Jayhawks’ success can be attributed to the seniors. In particular, the one-two punch of Erica Hallman and Crystal Kemp.

The big sell

KU, Houston scramble to unload ticket quota for Fort Worth Bowl

It’s a cram session to sell a bundle of football tickets, but Kansas University officials are pleased with their start.

‘Nova takes Big 5 battle

No. 3 Wildcats survive late Penn rally

Allan Ray scored 19 points, and No. 3 Villanova withstood a 24-7 run late in the second half to beat pesky Penn, 62-55, Tuesday night at the Palestra.

Kansas players focus on finals

KU basketball slate has 9-day break

Kansas University’s men’s basketball players are focusing on much more than the next opponent - Pepperdine - this week.

Kansas’ Reid third-team All-American

Nick Reid needs a bigger trophy case.

Seniors shining for women’s team

The Kansas men are nowhere to be found on any Top 25 rankings index, but the same cannot be said for the Kansas women. This week, the 7-0 Jayhawks received one vote in the Associated Press’ weekly poll. Most of the Jayhawks’ success can be attributed to the seniors. In particular, the one-two punch of Erica Hallman and Crystal Kemp.

Extra playing time taking toll on Vinson

Prior to the current basketball season, senior point guard Stephen Vinson had never played more than five minutes of a Jayhawk basketball game. Now after shattering his old mark for minutes, the Lawrence High product might need a break.

Reid racks up another award

KU senior standout voted to AP's third team defense

Kansas University linebacker Nick Reid received another honor Tuesday when he was named to the 2005 Associated Press All-America third team.

Kansas football notebook

Kansas University football coach Mark Mangino said Monday that no Jayhawks were suffering serious ailments.

Kansas’ kingpin

Fambrough shares memories from five of Jayhawks' previous eight bowl trips

As part of their Fort Worth Bowl experience, Kansas University football players will visit Cook Children’s Hospital one week from Wednesday.

6Sports video: Kemp named Big 12 player of week

The Kansas women’s basketball team is still undefeated with the help of senior Crystal Kemp. The media recognized Kemp’s efforts Monday by naming her the Big 12 player of the week. This is the first time since 2000 that a KU women’s basketball player has received this honor.

Kansas basketball notebook

Kansas University sophomore Sasha Kaun did not practice Sunday or Monday because of his flu-like symptoms.

Kansas about to get deeper

Stewart eligible for next hoops game; Jackson out 1 more

Kansas University basketball coach Bill Self soon will have an extra big man and a perimeter player to insert into the rotation.

Gordon ‘OK’ for Fort Worth

Kansas University’s most valuable utility man will be on the football field next week, after all.

Woodling: Woodling: Heisman at KU? Not yet

His name was Walter Mack. He was an obscure running back for Kansas University’s football team, and he claims a singular distinction in my memory.

6Sports video: KU’s Reid honored, Gordon OK to play

Kansas football standouts Nick Reid and Charles Gordon have been crucial to the Jayhawks’ success this season and good news came Monday for both players. Gordon has been given the OK to play in the Fort Worth Bowl. And Rivals.com named Nick Reid to the second team All-American list.

6Sports video: Giles lead Jayhawks in rout of Bears

The Kansas men’s basketball team is back on track after beating California on Saturday thanks in part to the performance from C.J. Giles. The sophomore center led the team in points and rebounds. However, head coach Bill Self said his five blocks were more impressive than his offensive production.

Jayhawks’ Kemp named Big 12 player of week

Crystal Kemp’s impressive performance Sunday against Wisconsin has earned the 6-foot-2 senior recognition as Big 12 Conference player of the week.

Holiday sale slated

Kansas University’s athletic department will hold a holiday clearance sale at 8 a.m. Saturday at Horejsi Center.

CU sends message scandals OK, but losses aren’t

I’ll never forget Gary Barnett sitting at the front of the room, facing the Northwestern point-shaving scandal, with doubt and suspicion facing him. Several players had taken money from gamblers. One had intentionally fumbled because the team was about to score a touchdown that would’ve been a serious problem for him.

Bohl novel takes on college basketball

Book doesn't try to settle old scores, he says

Al Bohl’s first novel is coming. It features big-time college basketball, scenes set at Kansas University and a coach of “questionable reputation.”

Giles lead Jayhawks in rout of Bears

The Kansas men’s basketball team is back on track after beating California on Saturday thanks in part to the performance from C.J. Giles. The sophomore center led the team in points and rebounds.

Kemp named Big 12 player of week

The Kansas women’s basketball team is still undefeated with the help of senior Crystal Kemp. The media recognized Kemp’s efforts Monday by naming her the Big 12 player of the week. This is the first time since 2000 that a KU women’s basketball player has received this honor.

KU’s Reid honored, Gordon OK to play

Kansas football standouts Nick Reid and Charles Gordon have been crucial to the Jayhawks’ success this season and good news came Monday for both players.

Kemp named Phillips 66 Big 12 Player of the Week

Kansas University senior forward Crystal Kemp was named Phillips 66 Big 12 Women’s Basketball Player of the Week by a media voting panel for games played from Dec. 5-11, the conference office announced Monday.

6Sports video: Jayhawks get quality win over Bears

After the win against Western Illinois, Kansas head coach Bill Self said he wanted his team to go out and win a hard game. Kansas finally got the quality win Saturday when they beat a team that people have heard of with a 69-56 victory over California.

KU signee has big day in Windy City

Kansas University won a men’s basketball doubleheader of sorts Saturday against California.

6Sports video: KU women defeat Wisconsin, 90-87

Kansas University’s women’s basketball team overcame a 14-point halftime deficit and escaped two overtimes to record a 90-87 victory over the University of Wisconsin Sunday afternoon at Allen Fieldhouse.

Jayhawks refuse to lose

KU takes 'big step' in rallying to victory

No one walked out of Allen Fieldhouse on Sunday afternoon wanting a ticket refund.

Keegan: Keegan: Vinson inspires Lions

Chris Davis was at Southwest Junior High on Saturday, watching son Bobby, wearing No. 20, when his wife called and told him another No. 20 had checked into the game on TV.

Jayhawks refuse to lose

KU takes 'big step' in rallying to victory

No one walked out of Allen Fieldhouse on Sunday afternoon wanting a ticket refund. Not after Kansas University fashioned a pulse-pounding 90-87 double-overtime women’s basketball victory over Wisconsin.

KU women defeat Wisconsin, 90-87

Kansas University’s women’s basketball team overcame a 14-point halftime deficit and escaped two overtimes to record a 90-87 victory over the University of Wisconsin Sunday afternoon at Allen Fieldhouse.

Jayhawks get quality win over Bears

After the win against Western Illinois, Kansas head coach Bill Self said he wanted his team to go out and win a hard game. Kansas finally got the quality win Saturday when they beat a team that people have heard of with a 69-56 victory over California.

KU women defeat Wisconsin, 90-87 in 2OT

Wilkes gets warm welcome

Cal's ex-Jayhawk scores 13 against former team

Even in defeat, Omar Wilkes had a joke ready for former Kansas University teammate Jeff Hawkins.

Wilkes gets warm welcome

Cal's ex-Jayhawk scores 13 against former team

Even in defeat, Omar Wilkes had a joke ready for former Kansas University teammate Jeff Hawkins.

Small forwards produce for KU

Small forward has been the most productive and consistent position for Kansas University’s basketball team. But like any successful coach, good isn’t good enough in Bill Self’s world.

Jayhawks bear down

Vinson sparks Kansas' victory

Stephen Vinson fiddled with one of the many microphones placed in front of him Saturday afternoon in a crowded Kemper Arena interview room.

Wisconsin will measure KU

Finally, a major opponent.

Keegan: Keegan: Giles produces for KU

Kansas University needed more than Stephen Vinson playing with the heart of a Chesty Lion to walk away with its first victory against a quality opponent Saturday afternoon at Kemper Arena.

Notebook

Kansas University coach Bill Self was elated the Jayhawks were able to improve to 4-4 four days after Tuesday’s loss against Saint Joseph’s in New York.

KU opens indoor track season

The Kansas University track and field teams recorded 10 top-four finishes Saturday at the K-State All-Comers Meet.

KU defeats California, 69-56

C.J. Giles had 17 points, 9 rebounds, 5 blocks

Kansas used a 20-4 run in the opening minutes of the second half and went on to defeat California, 69-56, Saturday at Kemper Arena.

6Sports video: Jayhawks want to end with winning season

The Jayhawks have suffered through several losing seasons since 1995. But they hope to change that in two weeks at the Fort Worth Bowl. Right now, KU is 6-5 but the team hopes to end the season with a 7-5 record.

6Sports video: Kansas to take on California

The Kansas men’s basketball team is hoping to get their swagger back on Saturday when they take on the California Bears at Kemper Arena. The Jayhawks have dropped four games so far this season and head coach Bill Self says he hasn’t seen any youthful enthusiasm or high energy from his players.

Kansas offering deal for women’s game

Anyone who presents a ticket stub from today’s Kansas University-California men’s basketball game in Kemper Arena will be admitted to the Kansas-Wisconsin women’s game for $2.

KU golfer Woodland earns national honor

Kansas University’s Gary Woodland was named most improved among collegiate men’s golfers by Golf World magazine.

Tale of the tape

Mayer: Mayer: All-time KU five stellar

Don’t think fantasy basketball computerizations could handle it, but it would be fun to match Kansas University’s current 10-man NBA squad against a crew of all-time Jayhawks. Only I’d have to clone one guy.

KU knows Powe makes Cal tough foe

“Return of the Powe Cal used to know,” was the catchy headline the San Francisco Chronicle used to celebrate Cal powe(r) forward Leon Powe’s successful comeback Nov. 30 from a pair of knee surgeries.

KU players must avoid bowl distractions

There won’t be much time to relax, but it’s nothing the Kansas University football team hasn’t experienced before.

Cal coach won’t overlook KU

Jayhawks favored to beat Bears despite 3-4 mark

Kansas University’s basketball team takes a sub-.500 record into today’s game against California. Still, the Jayhawks (3-4) enter the nonconference battle as a 31/2-point favorite over the Bears (6-1) in the 11 a.m. tip at KU’s home away from home, Kemper Arena.

Kansas basketball notebook

Kansas to take on California

The Kansas men’s basketball team is hoping to get their swagger back on Saturday when they take on the California Bears at Kemper Arena. The Jayhawks have dropped four games so far this season and head coach Bill Self says he hasn’t seen any youthful enthusiasm or high energy from his players.

Jayhawks want to end with winning season

The Jayhawks have suffered through several losing seasons since 1995. But they hope to change that in two weeks at the Fort Worth Bowl. Right now, KU is 6-5 but the team hopes to end the season with a 7-5 record.

6Sports video: Missed free throws hurt Jayhawks

The Kansas men’s basketball team could have beat Saint Joseph’s Tuesday if they would have made their free throws. The Jayhawks took 19 free throws but made only six in the 70-67 loss to the Hawks.

Keegan: Keegan: Lineup doesn’t compute

Not all of Rod Serling’s chilling predictions scripted for his Twilight Zone episodes have come true. Computers haven’t completely taken over the world. Not yet anyway.

Finding Omar

Hard work at California paying off in minutes for Wilkes

Omar Wilkes laughed out loud late Wednesday afternoon when told heavy snow was blanketing Kansas University’s campus.

Self: Patience, not panic, vital to KU success

Kansas University’s 3-4 start to the basketball season has caused some grumbling on talk shows and Internet message boards.

Illinois defense keeps Hoyas’ comeback on leash

Bruce Weber knew his young Illinois team would have to play tight defense if it was to succeed against Georgetown’s ball-control offense Thursday night.

Nebraska shooting ‘flat’ in victory

Nebraska got a 76-67 victory against South Dakota State on Thursday night, but the Cornhuskers weren’t celebrating.

6Sports video: Self: ‘Our best offensive team is our worst defensive team’

Before the season even began Kansas head coach Bill Self warned that his young basketball team would have growing pains. Now, seven games into the season, the pains of youth are becoming evident. At 3-4, the Jayhawks are still searching for chemistry. Despite knowing how to score, the freshmen and sophomore Jayhawks have not learned how to finish close games.

Missed free throws hurt Jayhawks

The Kansas men’s basketball team could have beat Saint Joseph’s Tuesday if they would have made their free throws. The Jayhawks took 19 free throws but made only six in the 70-67 loss to the Hawks.

Self: ‘Our best offensive team is our worst defensive team’

Before the season even began Kansas head coach Bill Self warned that his young basketball team would have growing pains. Now, seven games into the season, the pains of youth are becoming evident. At 3-4, the Jayhawks are still searching for chemistry.

KU bruises ‘Roos

After slow start, Kansas runs away from UMKC

Erica Hallman couldn’t hit a lick. UMKC had more rebounds and more free throws. No problem.

Is Barnett’s CU run done?

Coach refuses to comment on reports he'll be fired

Gary Barnett slipped out his office through a side door Wednesday evening, still the football coach at Colorado, but with his future uncertain amid reports he could be fired soon.

KU diving team signs two preps

Kansas University’s diving team has signed two athletes, coach Eric Elliot announced.

Self: Young, struggling Jayhawks lack confidence

In a calm tone, one of the callers to Bill Self’s weekly radio show Wednesday night wondered aloud whether Kansas University basketball players hated to lose as much as, say, the coaches.

Big 12, FW Bowl parting company

Jayhawks to be first -- and last -- league team in lower-tier bowl

If it wants something to hang its hat on, Kansas University’s football team will have this claim to fame: It will be the first — and could be the only — Big 12 Conference squad ever to play in the Fort Worth Bowl.

6Sports video: KU women remain undefeated

Snow canceled activities across the area, but nothing could deny the Kansas women’s basketball team a chance to move to 6-0.

6Sports video: Jayhawks looking to create better bowl memories

In a little more than two weeks the Jayhawk football team will take part in its second bowl game in three years. The last time KU went bowling, the ‘Hawks matched up with North Carolina State in the Tangerine Bowl. Of the 47 members on the 2005 KU roster, more than half were around for that 2003 trip to Orlando.

Big 12, FW Bowl parting company

Jayhawks to be first - and last - league team in lower-tier bowl

If it wants something to hang its hat on, Kansas University’s football team will have this claim to fame: It will be the first - and could be the only - Big 12 Conference squad ever to play in the Fort Worth Bowl.

KU women defeat UMKC, 73-51

Jayhawks improve to 6-0 for first time since 1991-92

Kansas University’s women’s basketball team moved to 6-0 for the first time since the 1991-92 season thanks to its 73-51 victory over UMKC Wednesday night at Allen Fieldhouse.

Jayhawks looking to create better bowl memories

In a little more than two weeks the Jayhawk football team will take part in its second bowl game in three years. The last time KU went bowling, the ‘Hawks matched up with North Carolina State in the Tangerine Bowl. Of the 47 members on the 2005 KU roster, more than half were around for that 2003 trip to Orlando.

KU women remain undefeated

Snow canceled activities across the area, but nothing could deny the Kansas women’s basketball team a chance to move to 6-0.

6Sports video: Freshman point guard soars with the Jayhawks

Much of the Kansas women’s basketball success this season was due in part to the freshmen. In particular, Serbian-born Ivana Catic, who does very little to imitate a freshman when she’s on the court.

Hawks finer fowls

Dickie V: Jayhawks sunk by free-throw woes

Dick Vitale walked through a narrow Madison Square Garden hallway, stopping dead in his tracks to make a quick comment to writers who cover Kansas University’s men’s basketball team.

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Kansas University freshman Brandon Rush scored 10 points as KU raced to a 17-4 lead against St. Joseph’s.

KU women to face improved ‘Roos

Very little footage from last year’s Kansas University-UMKC women’s basketball game made highlights reels.

KU women to face improved ‘Roos

Very little footage from last year’s Kansas University-UMKC women’s basketball game made highlights reels.

Hawks’ perseverance pays

Brandon Rush and Jeff Hawkins came out shooting so hot from three-point land that it amounted to a big test of faith the St. Joseph’s players have in their coach, Phil Martelli.

KU: NCAA probe of Rush ‘no issue’

Brandon Rush has started at small forward for Kansas University during each of the Jayhawks’ seven basketball games this season.

KU: NCAA probe of Rush ‘no issue’

Brandon Rush has started at small forward for Kansas University during each of the Jayhawks’ seven basketball games this season. Whether he has done so while eligible is something the NCAA apparently continues to consider.

6Sports video: St. Joe’s crushes Kansas in 70-67 upset

Kansas men’s basketball team left Madison Square Garden and the Jimmy V Classic Tuesday 3-4 for the first time since 1971-1972. Saint Joseph’s won the game, 70-67, after Kansas missed a last-chance shot in the final seconds of the game.

Keegan: Keegan: At least KU got shot off

As a spectator, until you see a team do something, you don’t believe it will. As a player, is it really that much different?

UH is looking for support

Maggard urges fans to fill stands at Fort Worth Bowl

In 1916, artist James Montgomery Flagg produced one of the best-known pieces of artwork of the first half of the 20th century. It was originally printed on the cover of Leslie’s Weekly — a portrait of Uncle Sam pointing his finger at the reader with the title, “What Are You Doing for (War) Preparedness?”

Freshman point guard soars with the Jayhawks

Much of the Kansas women’s basketball success this season was due in part to the freshmen. In particular, Serbian-born Ivana Catic, who does very little to imitate a freshman when she’s on the court.

St. Joe’s crushes Kansas in 70-67 upset at Jimmy V Classic

Kansas men’s basketball team left Madison Square Garden and the Jimmy V Classic Tuesday 3-4 for the first time since 1971-1972. Saint Joseph’s won the game, 70-67, after Kansas missed a last-chance shot in the final seconds of the game.

St. Joe’s defeats KU, 70-67

Jayhawks make just 6-of-19 free throws

Saint Joseph’s senior Chet Stachitas tied his career high with 27 points and the Hawks defeated Kansas 70-67 Tuesday night in the Jimmy V. Classic from Madison Square Garden.

Tale of the tape

Doin’ it for Jimmy V.

Jayhawks proud to play St. Joe's in fund-raising tourney

Tonight’s Jimmy V. Classic is about much, much more than high-level college basketball.

Jayhawk players know little about Cougars

Reporters scrambled Sunday asking several Kansas University football players what they knew about Houston, KU’s opponent for the Fort Worth Bowl on Dec. 23.

6Sports video: Prince to replace K-State’s Snyder

Kansas State officials announced Monday that Ron Prince is the new KSU head football coach. Bill Snyder retired from the position in November.

6Sports video: Vinson shines against Western Illinois

Former Lawrence High standout Stephen Vinson had a career night against Western Illinois on Saturday. He set career-highs in minutes (17) and assists (four) and tied career-highs in rebounds (two), points (five), free throws (two) and free-throw attempts (five).

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Saint Joseph’s, founded in 1851, has an enrollment of 4,250, an increase of 1,500 from a decade ago. Grad school enrollment is 3,200.

Martelli has Hawks thriving

Coach has lifted program to national prominence

Under Phil Martelli, who with his bald dome and bubbly personality perhaps could pass for Dick Vitale’s younger brother, Saint Joseph’s has become a recognizable face in college men’s basketball.

Kansas basketball notebook

Saint Joseph’s, founded in 1851, has an enrollment of 4,250, an increase of 1,500 from a decade ago. Grad school enrollment is 3,200.

6Sports video: KU’s Ashley heading home for bowl

The Fort Worth Bowl will be a homecoming for senior defensive end Jermial Ashley. The game will allow Ashley, who is from Fort Worth, to play his last game as a Jayhawk in front of his friends and family.

Cap, gown clash with helmet, cleats

Amid these proudest of times for the Texas Longhorns as they prepare to set sail to the Rose Bowl, a warning shot of sorts has been sent across the bow when it comes to graduation rates and academic progress.

Woodling: Woodling: KSU job only gets tougher

Kansas University’s 2006 football schedule shows the Jayhawks playing host to Kansas State in the regular-season finale. Don’t cut that in stone, however. You know how fluid college football schedules are these days.

Report reveals academic side of bowl-bound football teams

KU falls short of NCAA standards for graduation rate, academic performance

Kansas University’s football team ranked 47 out of 56 for its academic progress when compared with other teams headed to bowl games.

Vinson shines against Western Illinois

Former Lawrence High standout Stephen Vinson had a career night against Western Illinois on Saturday. He set career-highs in minutes (17) and assists (four) and tied career-highs in rebounds (two), points (five), free throws (two) and free-throw attempts (five).

KU’s Ashley heading home for bowl

The Fort Worth Bowl will be a homecoming for senior defensive end Jermial Ashley. The game will allow Ashley, who is from Fort Worth, to play his last game as a Jayhawk in front of his friends and family.

6News video: Fans excited about Fort Worth Bowl

Bowl fever has spread throughout Lawrence and many Jayhawk fans are excited that the Kansas football team is going to Fort Worth.

KU: Bowl bid Worth the wait

Jayhawks, Fort Worth officials like matchup

The near-concrete speculation spanning an entire week did little to hold back some last-minute drama.

6Sports video: Men’s basketball routs Western Illinois

It didn’t take long for the Kansas men’s basketball team to put Thursday’s loss to Nevada behind them. The Jayhawks got back on the winning track in a big way Saturday by taking out the Leathernecks 86-57.

Keegan: Keegan: Here’s to parties, Chalmers

Holiday parties. The chocolate, the caramel, the peanuts, the cheese and cranberries, the gossip, and best of all, the sports opinions.

Fort Worth Bowl beckons Jayhawk fans

Whether it’s in the air, down Interstate 35 or on ESPN, Kansas University football fans certainly have options as to how to see their Jayhawks one more time this season.

Robinson can’t wait for Garden

Madison Square Garden - “The Garden,” as it’s referred to in the Big Apple - has been deemed in a catchy advertising campaign, “The World’s Most Famous Arena.”

6Sports video: ‘Hawks net 100

The Kansas women’s basketball team enjoyed a blowout this weekend after beating New Orleans, 100-50, Saturday in Allen Fieldhouse. Erica Hallman led the Jayhawks by scoring 20 points and hitting four three-pointers.

UH back in bowl lineup

The Houston Cougars had some anxious moments awaiting their postseason fate, but a trip to Fort Worth is a welcome gift

The Houston Cougars insisted all along they had proved their worth as a bowl-eligible team, and they were proved correct Sunday.

Lockerby: Keegan: Here’s to parties, Chalmers

Holiday parties. The chocolate, the caramel, the peanuts, the cheese and cranberries, the gossip, and best of all, the sports opinions.

6Sports video: Jayhawks going bowling in Fort Worth

It’s official. The Kansas football team will head to Texas to face the Houston Cougars in the Fort Worth Bowl on Dec. 23.

Robinson can’t wait for Garden

Madison Square Garden — “The Garden,” as it’s referred to in the Big Apple — has been deemed in a catchy advertising campaign, “The World’s Most Famous Arena.”

Men’s basketball routs Western Illinois

It didn’t take long for the Kansas men’s basketball team to put Thursday’s loss to Nevada behind them. The Jayhawks got back on the winning track in a big way Saturday by taking out the Leathernecks 86-57.

Fans excited about Fort Worth Bowl

Bowl fever has spread throughout Lawrence and many Jayhawk fans are excited that the Kansas football team is going to Fort Worth.

‘Hawks net 100

The Kansas women’s basketball team enjoyed a blowout this weekend after beating New Orleans, 100-50, Saturday in Allen Fieldhouse. Erica Hallman led the Jayhawks by scoring 20 points and hitting four three-pointers.

Jayhawks going bowling in Fort Worth

It’s official. The Kansas football team will head to Texas to face the Houston Cougars in the Fort Worth Bowl on Dec. 23.

KU will play in Fort Worth Bowl

Kansas University’s football team knew last weekend that its 24-21 overtime win over Iowa State secured KU its second bowl game in three seasons.

Self turns to Vinson

Former walk-on provides spark for KU

At what point during a Kansas University career that is in its fourth year did former Lawrence High standout Stephen Vinson realize he would get to the point he would play meaningful minutes?

‘Horns wins Big 12 in romp

The quarterback pinned one behind his ear. The coach cradled an entire bouquet. The Texas Longhorns came out smelling like roses, with a resounding victory that put them one win away from the national title that has eluded the program for decades.

Jayhawks still eyeing Fort Worth

Saturday’s lopsided championship games don’t appear to have affected the Kansas University football team’s postseason direction.

WIU timeout proves costly

Stoppage sparks KU run

Sometimes, timeouts are better left buried in the back pocket.

KU swimmers split

Kansas University’s swimming and diving squad split a two-day double dual, falling to Harvard, 198-121, and beating Northeastern, 233-85, on the final day Saturday. KU will travel Jan. 6 to the Florida International Relays.

BCS gets 1-2 matchup

Texas hammers Colorado; USC rolls over UCLA

USC and Texas gave the BCS a Rose Bowl nobody can complain about.

Kansas wrings ‘Necks

Wright sparks Jayhawks

After playing double-digit minutes in Kansas University’s first four basketball games — as well as two exhibitions — a healthy Julian Wright was barely used at all in Thursday’s loss against Nevada.

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The fact Jeff Hawkins and Russell Robinson played just a minute-and-a-half the second half Saturday doesn’t mean they have lost their starting jobs entering Tuesday’s 6 p.m. (CDT) clash against Saint Joseph’s in New York.

Keegan: Keegan: Benching sends message

As the future drew closer to the present, all Jeff Hawkins and Russell Robinson could do was sit and watch it happen.

Torrid Hallman helps KU women sink UNO

Don’t ask Erica Hallman for a clever answer about her torrid three-point shooting.

Kansas defeats Western Illinois, 86-57

Jayhawk Julian Wright has career-high 14 points

Kansas University’s basketball team knocked off Western Illinois 86-57 Saturday night at Allen Fieldhouse.

KU women defeat New Orleans, 100-50

Six Jayhawks score in double figures

The Kansas University women’s basketball team improved to 5-0 on the season behind a 100-50 victory over the University of New Orleans Saturday afternoon at Allen Fieldhouse.

6Sports video: Slow start dooms Jayhawks

After a 72-70 loss to Nevada on Thursday, the Kansas men’s basketball team is now 2-3 for the first time since Nixon was in office. The Jayhawks fell behind early and coach Bill Self says the slow start is what doomed his team.

Dooley douses obscenity drama

Early Friday morning, Kansas University basketball assistant coach Joe Dooley apologized publicly for his oral exchange with Nevada’s Nick Fazekas.

League title games have bowl implications for KU

If Kansas University’s football team indeed ends up playing in the Fort Worth Bowl as expected Dec. 23, the opponent likely will be Tulsa or Houston.

KU volleyball falls to UCLA in NCAAs

The 14th-ranked UCLA Bruins ended the Kansas University volleyball team’s season Friday night at Pauley Pavilion when the Jayhawks fell, 3-1 (30-14, 26-30, 30-17, 30-24).

6Sports video: Dooley apologizes for exchanging words with Fazekas

Kansas University assistant coach Joe Dooley was caught on camera Thursday in a verbal confrontation with Nevada’s Nick Fazekas after the KU-Nevada game at Allen Fieldhouse. In a statement released Friday morning, Dooley apologized for his actions.

6Sports video: Kansas defeats Birmingham-Southern

The Kansas women’s basketball team improved to 4-0 on the season with a 72-50 victory over Birmingham-Southern Friday night at Allen Fieldhouse. KU senior guard Erica Hallman led all scorers with 19 points.

WIU coach big fan of fieldhouse

K.C. native Thomas played in Allen as child

Derek Thomas, who as a youth played basketball with Ted Owens in Allen Fieldhouse and later broke down film with Roy Williams in the tradition-rich building, tonight will return to fulfill a dream.

Notebook

KU freshman Mario Chalmers is questionable for tonight’s game because of a sprained right big toe he suffered in Thursday’s loss to Nevada. Coach Bill Self stressed the toe was sprained, not broken. “It’s day-to-day, so hopefully he’ll play,” Self said.

6Sports video: Jayhawks to face Bruins in NCAA tourney

The Kansas volleyball team will face off against UCLA on Friday in the first round of the NCAA tournament. Head coach Ray Bechard says UCLA is a good transition team.

KU swimmers win four

Kansas University leads Northeastern, 120-48, but trails Harvard, 99-70, after Friday’s first day of a double-dual swimming and diving meet.

Jayhawks hardly impressed

Despite big victory, KU still sees flaws

Everyone was depressed. That might be the best evidence that the Kansas University women’s basketball team is turning the corner as a program.

Mayer: Mayer: History must be relished

You know the old bit, how those who ignore history are doomed to repeat it? Tweaking that, won’t athletes aware of the background in their sport be more inspired to match the excellence that got them where they are?

Tale of the tape

Slow start dooms Jayhawks

After a 72-70 loss to Nevada on Thursday, the Kansas men’s basketball team is now 2-3 for the first time since Nixon was in office. The Jayhawks fell behind early and coach Bill Self says the slow start is what doomed his team.

Kansas defeats Birmingham-Southern

The Kansas women’s basketball team improved to 4-0 on the season with a 72-50 victory over Birmingham-Southern Friday night at Allen Fieldhouse. KU senior guard Erica Hallman led all scorers with 19 points.

Dooley apologizes for exchanging words with Fazekas

Kansas University assistant coach Joe Dooley was caught on camera Thursday in a verbal confrontation with Nevada’s Nick Fazekas after the KU-Nevada game at Allen Fieldhouse. In a statement released Friday morning, Dooley apologized for his actions.

Jayhawks to face Bruins in NCAA tourney

The Kansas volleyball team will face off against UCLA on Friday in the first round of the NCAA tournament. Head coach Ray Bechard says UCLA is a good transition team.

UCLA defeats KU volleyball 3-1

Jayhawks win second game 30-26; KU's Lima finished with just four kills in 41 attempts

The 14th-ranked UCLA Bruins ended the Kansas University volleyball team’s season Friday night in an opening round NCAA tournament game at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles when the Jayhawks fell 3-1 (30-14, 26-30, 30-17, 30-24).

Kansas defeats B.-Southern, 72-50

Jayhawks improve to 4-0 behind Eric Hallman's career high six three-point field goals and 19 points

Kansas University’s women’s basketball team improved to 4-0 on the season with a 72-50 victory over Birmingham Southern Friday night at Allen Fieldhouse.

6Sports video: Santee inducted into Hall of Fame

Kansas University track legend Wes Santee was inducted Thursday into the Track and Field Hall of Fame at a banquet in Jacksonville, Fla. Santee is a former 1500-meter world record holder.

No harm, no foul, no win

Final-play no-call sinks KU

C.J. Giles didn’t go so far as to say he was robbed. In fact, he didn’t blast the officials at all. Giles, Kansas University’s 6-foot-11 sophomore center, calmly reported he felt contact on the final play of the game — a Nick Fazekas block of his last-second shot — that cemented the Jayhawks’ 72-70 loss to Nevada on Thursday night in Allen Fieldhouse.

Banged-up Jayhawks hoping to seize day

The Kansas University volleyball players were hoping for the best when they gathered last week to watch the NCAA Tournament selection show.

Halftime speech fires up Rush

If walls could talk, they’d be embarrassed to repeat what they heard Kansas University coach Bill Self telling freshman small forward Brandon Rush at halftime.

Kansas basketball notebook

Kansas University freshman guard Mario Chalmers said he suffered a sprained right big toe after getting knocked into the base of the basketball goal by Nevada’s Chad Bell, who was called for an intentional foul with 13:41 left.

Fazekas plays big for Nevada

On the stat sheet, Nick Fazekas’ most important play Thursday never really happened. Surely, the Nevada junior can live without the credit. He has a lot more pouring in from the rest of his dazzling night.

6Sports video: Wolf Pack brings down Jayhawks

For the first time in 30 years, the Kansas men’s basketball team falls to 2-3 in the season. On Thursday, the No. 20-ranked Nevada edged out the Jayhawks, 72-70, at Allen Fieldhouse.

KU set for hurricane-displaced tournament

It was supposed to be a road trip — a chance for Kansas University coach Bonnie Henrickson to see what her team was made of in a two-day, two-game tournament in the Big Easy.

Keegan: Keegan: Kansas needs Downs

Obsess on either the non-call at the buzzer or Russell Robinson’s missed layup late in the game. Waste some time wondering whether a healthy Mario Chalmers, victim of a cheap-shot foul, would have made a difference.

Self, Dooley respond to exchange with Fazekas

In the hand-shake line after the game, ESPN TV cameras captured Kansas University assistant coach Joe Dooley yelling something at Nevada’s Nick Fazekas.

Jayhawks Reid, Keith add to awards haul

Despite losing Associated Press defensive player-of-the-year honors to Texas Tech’s Dwayne Slay, Kansas University linebacker Nick Reid was the lone unanimous choice for the AP All-Big 12 Conference first-team defense, which was released Thursday.

Eight Longhorns all-Big 12

Texas matches number of North players

Here’s another reason why No. 2 Texas is such a heavy favorite to win the Big 12 title game: The South division-champion Longhorns put eight players on the Associated Press all-conference team, the same amount as the entire North division. And the only first-teamer from North champion Colorado was its kicker.

Dallas nonstops take off Dec. 13

Southwest fares could shave costs for KU football fans

Flying nonstop to and from Dallas just got cheaper. Southwest Airlines’ new nonstop flights between Kansas City International Airport and Love Field in Dallas will begin Dec. 13, the company announced Thursday.

Wolf Pack brings down Jayhawks

For the first time in 30 years, the Kansas men’s basketball team falls to 2-3 in the season. On Thursday, the No. 20-ranked Nevada edged out the Jayhawks, 72-70, at Allen Fieldhouse.

Santee inducted into Hall of Fame

Kansas University track legend Wes Santee was inducted Thursday into the Track and Field Hall of Fame at a banquet in Jacksonville, Fla. Santee is a former 1500-meter world record holder.

Nevada escapes with 72-70 victory

Jayhawks fall to 2-3 for first time since 1972

Kansas University’s basketball team is returning to Allen Fieldhouse tonight after a 1-2 trip to Maui, Hawaii. The Jayhawks will take on No. 20 Nevada in an 8:05 p.m. tip that can be seen live on ESPN 2.

Notebook

Because of returns from Nevada and Western Illinois, 200 tickets are available for each of the next two games - today versus Nevada and Saturday against Western Illinois

Tale of the tape

Woodling: Woodling: Bad time to be a ‘Clone

Talk about a bad Thanksgiving weekend. Iowa State suffered a double dose of depression, with Kansas University the common denominator.

6Sports video: Volleyball team touches down in California

The Jayhawk volleyball team landed in California on Wednesday evening in preparation for its first-round NCAA Tournament match-up on Friday.

Fazekas shows he’s tough

Nevada junior played despite food poisoning

When healthy, Nick Fazekas is as talented a big man as there is in the country.

Jayhawks thinking big

KU planning more focus on inside vs. Nevada

Like slot machines in Reno, Nev., casinos, Kansas University’s basketball big men are clamoring to be fed tonight.

Fazekas shows he’s tough

Nevada junior played despite food poisoning

When healthy, Nick Fazekas is as talented a big man as there is in the country.

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