Stories for November 2005

KU baseball inks 10 to letters of intent

Price signs two Lawrence kids, including youngest son

Kansas University baseball coach Ritch Price announced the signing of 10 student-athletes to National Letters of Intent. The 10 players will join the KU baseball program for the 2006-07 academic year.

Vacation’s over for Jayhawks

After a 1-2 trip in Maui last week, the Kansas basketball team will be back in business tomorrow when Nevada comes to town. Thursday’s showdown with the Wolf Pack starts a run of three games in six days for the Jayhawks.

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.

Woodling: Woodling: Take KU this year over ‘03

Up here in the rarefied air of the second floor of The News Center, we of the Journal-World sports staff often banter about weighty topics.

Bedore: Woodling: Take KU this year over ‘03

Up here in the rarefied air of the second floor of The News Center, we of the Journal-World sports staff often banter about weighty topics. Usually, the subject is where to go for dinner, but every now and then somebody tosses out a question destined for debate. Like the other day, when staffer Jason Walker wondered out loud who would win if the 2003 Kansas University football team played the 2005 KU edition.

The best of Wes

Santee turned tough childhood into Hall of Fame career

It’s not Cooperstown. It’s Jacksonville, Fla. It’s not the baseball Hall of Fame. It’s the National Track and Field Hall of Fame.

Reid voted Big 12’s defensive best

Nick Reid received the call from a secretary in the Kansas University football office Tuesday morning, and he immediately wondered one thing.

Charges dismissed in Mizzou Arena case

A trespassing charge was recently dropped against a former Kansas University student in connection with a March incident at Mizzou Arena.

Fox turning Nevada into top program

Mark Fox’s first season as a head college basketball coach could be classified as a resounding success.

6Sports video: Reid named conference Defensive Player of the Year

In four seasons with the Kansas football team, senior Nick Reid has seen action in all 47 of the Jayhawks’ game, stariting in all but seven contests. Today, the Hawk linebacker received an award that puts an exclamation point alongside of that amazing record of service.

6Sports video: Volleyball team preparing for UCLA

They’re not ranked nor are they in the top half of the Big 12 standings, but they are still playing. Coach Ray Bechard and the Kansas volleyball team earned their third straight invite to the NCAA tourney, and now they’re getting ready for Friday’s showdown.

Haverkamp leaves KU football program

Offensive lineman Scott Haverkamp, one of the state’s most sought-after recruits in 2004, has left the Kansas University football program and plans to transfer to Butler County Community College during the semester break.

Reid voted Big 12’s defensive best

Nick Reid received the call from a secretary in the Kansas University football office Tuesday morning, and he immediately wondered one thing.

Reid named conference Defensive Player of the Year

In four seasons with the Kansas football team, senior Nick Reid has seen action in all 47 of the Jayhawks’ game, stariting in all but seven contests. Today, the Hawk linebacker received an award that puts an exclamation point alongside of that amazing record of service.

Volleyball team preparing for UCLA

They’re not ranked nor are they in the top half of the Big 12 standings, but they are still playing. Coach Ray Bechard and the Kansas volleyball team earned their third straight invite to the NCAA tourney, and now they’re getting ready for Friday’s showdown.

Reid named 2005 Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year

Gordon, Keith join Reid on First Team; 14 other Jayhawks honored

Kansas University senior linebacker Nick Reid was named 2005 Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year, and highlighted the 14 members of the KU football team who were named All-Big 12 on Tuesday in a release issued by the conference office.

Self: KU showed heart

Coach encouraged by fight in Hawaii

Bill Self saw it live in person in Hawaii and again on tape in his Parrott Athletic Center basketball office. His Kansas University basketball players — who fell to Arizona, 61-49, and Arkansas, 64-63, before waxing NCAA Div. II Chaminade, 102-54 — appear to possess an important intangible: heart.

6Sports video: Webb named Big 12 Player of the Week

Kansas University kicker Scott Webb is named the Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Week after KU’s 24-21 overtime win against Iowa State on Saturday. Webb’s 34-yard field goal made the Jayhawks bowl-eligible for the second time in three years.

6Sports video: Hallman back on the court

Kansas University senior Erica Hallman is back on the court. Last week, Hallman was suspended from the team for academic reasons. But after taking care of her academic responsibilities, Hallman helped lead the Jayhawks to a 70-65 win Sunday over Northeastern.

Fans consider their options for possible bowl trip to Fort Worth

Destination will be known after Saturday's Big 12 title game

There’s only one thing that could come between Chris Love and Kansas University’s second bowl game in three years — his wife.

Three bowls still eying Jayhawks

The phone lines are busy at bowl headquarters all over the country this week. The Big 12 Conference football bowl picture — a big traffic jam after Saturday — might be starting to shape up a bit, with Kansas University’s location still consistent: The Jayhawks probably are heading to the Fort Worth Bowl on Dec. 23.

Bedore: Woodling: An incredible resemblance

KU linebacker Reid looks superhero, plays like devil

Hand-in-hand, the young couple walked along a sidewalk in front of the tony shops on Kansas City’s Country Club Plaza.

6Sports video: Recruit Morningstar starting for Huskies

Former Free State High basketball star and Kansas University basketball recruit Brady Morningstar is now starting for the New Hampton Huskies. Morningstar is averaging 17 points a game.

KU’s Lima makes all-Big 12 team

Kansas University senior middle blocker Josi Lima was named to the All-Big 12 Conference volleyball team for the fourth consecutive season.

KU track and field signs seven athletes

Kansas University track-and-field coach Stanley Redwine announced the signing of seven athletes to national letters of intent Monday.

6Sports video: Jayhawks surprised with NCAA bid

The Kansas volleyball team finished the Big 12 season in eighth place with a record of 7-13 and an overall record of 15-14. Those numbers were good enough to get the Jayhawks a first round date with UCLA in the NCAA tournament on Friday. But after losing 11 of their last 14 matches, the Jayhawks said they were surprised about getting an NCAA berth.

Woodling: Woodling: An incredible resemblance

Hand-in-hand, the young couple walked along a sidewalk in front of the tony shops on Kansas City’s Country Club Plaza.

Recruit Morningstar starting for Huskies

Former Free State High basketball star and Kansas University basketball recruit Brady Morningstar is now starting for the New Hampton Huskies. Morningstar is averaging 17 points a game.

Hallman back on the court

Kansas University senior Erica Hallman is back on the court. Last week, Hallman was suspended from the team for academic reasons. But after taking care of her academic responsibilities, Hallman helped lead the Jayhawks to a 70-65 win Sunday over Northeastern.

Jayhawks surprised with NCAA bid

The Kansas volleyball team finished the Big 12 season in eighth place with a record of 7-13 and an overall record of 15-14. Those numbers were good enough to get the Jayhawks a first round date with UCLA in the NCAA tournament on Friday. But after losing 11 of their last 14 matches, the Jayhawks said they were surprised about getting an NCAA berth.

Webb named Big 12 Player of the Week

Kansas University kicker Scott Webb is named the Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Week after KU’s 24-21 overtime win against Iowa State on Saturday. Webb’s 34-yard field goal made the Jayhawks bowl-eligible for the second time in three years.

Jayhawks likely to play in Fort Worth Bowl

Right now, it appears that the Kansas football team will be heading to the Fort Worth Bowl on Dec. 23. If Texas beats Colorado, the Jayhawks will play in the DFW Metro but if Colorado pulls an upset, there is no telling where the Jayhawks will land.

KU’s Lima named All-Big 12 First Team

Jayhawk receives honor for fourth straight season

Kansas University middle blocker Josi Lima was tabbed an All-Big 12 Conference First Team selection for the fourth consecutive season, the league office announced Monday.

KU’s Webb named Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Week

Jayhawk kicker connected on three field goals in win over Iowa State

Kansas University placekicker Scott Webb was named SBC Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Week after KU’s 24-21 overtime win versus Iowa State on Saturday.

Hallman sparks Kansas

Senior guard returns, lifts KU women, 70-65

Welcome back, Erica Hallman. And just in the nick of time.

Self: Maui losses were Kansas’ gain

Precious few college basketball coaches dare risk losing games this early in the season.

6Sports video: KU volleyball receives NCAA berth

Although the Kansas volleyball team struggled for a while this year, the Jayhawks were able to pull off a winning regular season and receive a bid to the NCAA tournament. The Jayhawks will travel to California to take on UCLA in the first round of the NCAA tournament on Friday.

Wood: Wood: Cornish, Keith win ‘Woodys’

Time for the first annual Woody Awards, a never-to-be prestigious honor for Kansas University football players and their athletic achievements.

6Sports video: Offense leads Jayhawks to post-season play

For the second time in three years, the Jayhawks are going bowling. The Jayhawks earned their way into post-season play after a come-from-behind 24-21 victory Saturday over Iowa State. And leading the charge for the Jayhawks were Brian Luke and Scott Webb.

KU volleyball gets berth into NCAAs

Kansas University’s volleyball team is becoming a fixture in the NCAA Tournament.

Self: Maui losses were Kansas’ gain

Precious few college basketball coaches dare risk losing games this early in the season.

KU football fate: Hurry up, wait

With 11 regular-season games done and a Big 12 Conference bowl alignment that has yet to line up, this week will be a game of wait-and-see for Kansas University’s football team.

6Sports video: Lady Jayhawks squeak past Huskies

It was another close victory for the Kansas women’s basketball team Sunday when the Jayhawks slipped by the Huskies for a 70-65 victory. Freshman guard Ivana Catic says the team needs to stop having close victories.

KU volleyball receives NCAA berth

Although the Kansas volleyball team struggled for a while this year, the Jayhawks were able to pull off a winning regular season and receive a bid to the NCAA tournament. The Jayhawks will travel to California to take on UCLA in the first round of the NCAA tournament on Friday.

Lady Jayhawks squeak past Huskies

It was another close victory for the Kansas women’s basketball team Sunday when the Jayhawks slipped by the Huskies for a 70-65 victory. Freshman guard Ivana Catic says the team needs to stop having close victories.

Offense leads Jayhawks to post-season play

For the second time in three years, the Jayhawks are going bowling. The Jayhawks earned their way into post-season play after a come-from-behind 24-21 victory Saturday over Iowa State. And leading the charge for the Jayhawks were Brian Luke and Scott Webb.

Kansas volleyball falls in finale

Kansas University’s volleyball squad ended its regular season with a 3-0 loss Saturday to Iowa State in Hilton Coliseum, dropping the Jayhawks to 15-14 overall and 7-13 in Big 12 Conference play.

Keegan: Keegan: Backup QB Luke saves day for KU

Kansas University’s third starting quarterback of the season, Jason Swanson, was on the ground in the middle of the field, clutching his left knee.

Win restores KU confidence

Kansas University alumni Tom Marcellino and Zach Marten and several of their friends watched from Campanile Hill Saturday as KU kicker Scott Webb’s overtime game-winning field goal sailed through the uprights.

Fields’ first catch a doozy

Mention of the name Dexton Fields never again will elicit the response “who?” if a Kansas University football backer is in the room.

Notebook

At 6-5 with a bowl game to play, KU is assured of its first non-losing season since joining the Big 12 Conference. The Jayhawks were 10-2 in 1995, then finished below .500 in the nine seasons to follow. That included the 2003 Tangerine Bowl team that finished 6-7 with the bowl-game loss.

Catic solid for KU

Freshman to lead Kansas women against Huskies

Two games don’t constitute a career, yet Ivana Catic has been a picture-perfect point guard so far.

Cyclones 0-for-overtime

OT loss in last year's finale kept ISU out of Big 12 title game, too

Call Iowa State snake-bit. Say the Cyclones are college football’s unluckiest team. It’s probably true.

Fields’ first catch a doozy

Mention of the name Dexton Fields never again will elicit the response “who?” if a Kansas University football backer is in the room.

Cyclones 0-for-overtime

OT loss in last year's finale kept ISU out of Big 12 title game, too

Call Iowa State snake-bit. Say the Cyclones are college football’s unluckiest team. It’s probably true.

Going bowling!

Webb's field goal gives KU 6th win

Never before have bowling shoes been mistaken for Cinderella slippers. Not until Saturday, anyway.

Baker: Talkin’ Kansas basketball

Keegan, Bedore hold court, Hawaiian-style

Sports editor Tom Keegan and assistant sports editor Gary Bedore held an oceanside conversation Thursday while C.J. Giles, Russell Robinson, Julian Wright, Brandon Rush, Micah Downs, Mario Chalmers, Moulaye Niang, Matt Kleinmann and Sasha Kaun played in the massive waves and, in some cases, even body-surfed on Kaanapali Beach in Lahaina, Maui.

How they scored

Fort Worth likely for KU

Bowl officials were vague, hush-hush, all that - but as of Saturday, it appeared the safest bet was that Kansas University’s football team would receive an invitation to play in the Fort Worth Bowl on Dec. 23.

Jayhawks are going bowling

For the first time since 1951, the Jayhawks go undefeated during the regular season at home. Kansas knocked off Iowa State, 24-21, in overtime Saturday at Memorial Stadium giving the Jayhawks their sixth win of the season. The win also means that KU will go bowling sometime late in December.

Kansas knocks off the Cyclones, 24-21, in overtime

Scott Webb's field goal makes the Jayhawks bowl eligible

Kansas kicker Scott Webb gave the Jayhawks a 24-21 win Saturday at Memorial Stadium with a 34-yard field goal in overtime.

Know the Foe: Cyclones plan to air it out

ISU's Meyer will try to exploit KU secondary

Two words have resonated through the mind of Iowa State quarterback Bret Meyer while throwing 132 straight passes without an interception. Eat it.

World Company sports staff picks

Notebook: New Mexico next in line for Fort Worth Bowl

Fort Worth Bowl executive director Tom Starr has a backup plan if the Big 12 Conference fails to produce one more bowl-eligible team.

Mayer: Mayer: Victory would lift KU spirits

How long has it been since the Kansas University football team has been able to take heat off the basketball operation? The footballers can do that by getting bowl-eligible with a defeat of Iowa State here today. That could alleviate at least some of the disenchantment about basketball. Bill Self’s erratic Kiddie Korps must shed its training wheels in a hurry.

Newton, Pritchard see promise in KU

As NBA talent evaluators, former Kansas University players Kevin Pritchard and Milt Newton cannot comment on the abilities of individual current Jayhawks.

6Sports video: Jayhawks are going bowling

For the first time since 1951, the Jayhawks go undefeated during the regular season at home. Kansas knocked off Iowa State, 24-21, in overtime Saturday at Memorial Stadium giving the Jayhawks their sixth win of the season. The win also means that KU will go bowling sometime late in December.

Happy progress

Late-season game has rare bowl implications

It’s worth asking: If the seconds count down in today’s game, and if Kansas University has a lead, and if fans want to throw something on the football field symbolizing their team’s upcoming bowl game (as they did with tangerines in 2003), just what would it be?

Jayhawks to face Cyclones

If Kansas wants to become bowl-eligible, the Jayhawks will have to take out Iowa State on Saturday at Memorial Stadium. The Cyclones enter Saturday’s contest on a four-game win streak.

Jayhawks find ways to win

The Kansas women’s basketball team will head into Sunday’s matchup against Northeastern with a 2-0 record. But the Jayhawks received a scare earlier this week from Detroit Mercy. Although the game was closer than coach Bonnie Henrickson wanted, she said she was encouraged by her team’s ability to stay focused.

You gotta have faith

First group of seniors that bought into Mangino's program prepare to say goodbye

Given four years to evaluate Mark Mangino’s first recruiting class now, it’s quite admirable what Kansas University’s football coach was able to put together in half the time with a bad, bad program to pitch.

Turkey, relaxation highlight KU’s final day in Maui

After devouring a traditional Thanksgiving meal with all the fixings late Thursday morning, Kansas University’s basketball players were set free to roam Maui with instructions to forget about hoops for a while.

6Sports video: Jayhawks enjoying Thanksgiving in Hawaii

The holiday work week is over for the Kansas men’s basketball team. After finishing 1-2 in the Maui Invitational, the Jayhawks are enjoying Thanksgiving in Hawaii before returning to Lawrence. Before they left for Maui last week, 6Sports reporter Kevin Romary caught up with the team to find out if there is anything better than looking forward to Turkey Day on the beach.

6Sports video: Bowl eligibility on the line for Jayhawks

Bowl eligibility will be on the line for the Kansas football team this Saturday when the Jayhawks face off against the Cyclones. A win over Iowa State will give KU their sixth win on the season, which would likely send the Jayhawks to Fort Worth or Orlando for a December Bowl.

Wood: Wood: Big play will decide if KU goes bowling

By now, the most up-to-date bowl projections actually come with a free prediction of Saturday’s Kansas University-Iowa State football game.

Jayhawks enjoying Thanksgiving in Hawaii

The holiday work week is over for the Kansas men’s basketball team. After finishing 1-2 in the Maui Invitational, the Jayhawks are enjoying Thanksgiving in Hawaii before returning to Lawrence. Before they left for Maui last week, 6Sports reporter Kevin Romary caught up with the team to find out if there is anything better than looking forward to Turkey Day on the beach.

Bowl eligibility on the line for Jayhawks

Bowl eligibility will be on the line for the Kansas football team this Saturday when the Jayhawks face off against the Cyclones. A win over Iowa State will give KU their sixth win on the season, which would likely send the Jayhawks to Fort Worth or Orlando for a December Bowl.

Kansas falls to Mizzou, 3-1

Rozum ailing -- but she nets marriage proposal

It wasn’t quite the Senior Night that Andi Rozum had anticipated.

Keegan: Keegan: Jayhawks need Chalmers

Flashes of brilliance from Kansas University freshman guard Mario Chalmers suggest he’ll be a terrific college basketball player in time.

6Sports video: Jayhawks take break to give thanks

The next contest for the KU women is this Sunday against Northeastern, but before preparing for the Huskies, the ‘Hawks will take today off and then practice tomorrow morning.

Swords: KU ‘great’

Chaminade sings Jayhawks' praises

Kansas University played three teams in the Maui Invitational: Arizona, Arkansas and Chaminade. Those three teams went 0-6 in the tourney against schools other than KU.

Walk-on Butler buttresses line

Defender's atypical journey included stops at DeVry, Avila universities

Just four years ago, Eric Butler was ready for life after football.

6Sports video: Tigers take out Jayhawks

The Jayhawks played their final home match of the season tonight against Missouri, but unfortunately it didn’t go as well as they’d hoped.

Sooners share the wealth

Balanced scoring effort leads No. 5 Oklahoma

Two games into the season, fifth-ranked Oklahoma already is having to prove its offense isn’t one-dimensional.

Rookie Downs shines

Freshman takes blame for sprain

A rookie mistake cost Micah Downs valuable court time in Kansas University’s basketball-season opener against Idaho State.

KU football players honored

Ten Kansas University football players were recognized for academic achievement, being named to the Academic All-Big 12 teams.

Kansas falls to Mizzou, 3-1

Rozum ailing - but she nets marriage proposal

It wasn’t quite the Senior Night that Andi Rozum had anticipated.

6Sports video: Seniors hope to extend season

On Saturday, the KU football team will try to extend its season by becoming bowl-eligible as the seniors play their final game at Memorial Stadium.

6Sports video: Third time the charm in Maui

After a season-opening win against Idaho State in Lawrence, the Jayhawk men then dropped the next two games at the Maui Invitational. The third game in Hawaii, though, showed that it’s not yet time to panic.

Better than nothing

Jayhawks go 1-2 in Maui

It’s not the same as beating No. 9-ranked Arizona or unrated Arkansas. But a victory over Chaminade - a lopsided 102-54 stabbing of the Silverswords Wednesday in the seventh-place game of the Maui Invitational - definitely is something Kansas University basketball coach Bill Self is thankful for.

Notebook

Kansas University coach Bill Self used all four freshmen on the court at the same time during a second-half stretch in which KU went on an 8-2 run.

Walk-on Butler buttresses line

Defender's atypical journey included stops at DeVry, Avila universities

Just four years ago, Eric Butler was ready for life after football.

Third time the charm in Maui

After a season-opening win against Idaho State in Lawrence, the Jayhawk men then dropped the next two games at the Maui Invitational. The third game in Hawaii, though, showed that it’s not yet time to panic.

Tigers take out Jayhawks

The Jayhawks played their final home match of the season tonight against Missouri, but unfortunately it didn’t go as well as they’d hoped.

Seniors hope to extend season

On Saturday, the KU football team will try to extend its season by becoming bowl-eligible as the seniors play their final game at Memorial Stadium.

Jayhawks take break to give thanks

The next contest for the KU women is this Sunday against Northeastern, but before preparing for the Huskies, the ‘Hawks will take today off and then practice tomorrow morning.

Notebook

Today’s foe, Chaminade, is an NCAA Div. II school with an all-time record of 4-59 in the tournament. The victories have come against Davidson, Providence, Villanova and Stanford. The Silverswords also beat Virginia and Ralph Sampson in a game played in Honolulu.

Ottawa High’s Sachse to run at KU

In the end, the creature comforts of home won out for Jack Sachse.

Keegan: Keegan: KU lacks killer instinct

Kansas University’s basketball team didn’t fly halfway across the world so it could play Chaminade in the dreaded seventh-place game of an eight-team tournament, but that’s exactly what the Jayhawks must do today.

Iowa State concentrating on Kansas

Cyclones more concerned with 'Caddyshack' than CU-NU

Iowa State is choosing Bill Murray and Chevy Chase over Joel Klatt and Zac Taylor for its on-the-road entertainment.

6Sports video: KU defense looking to bounce back

Despite KU’s lopsided loss to Texas two weeks ago, the Jays have a home date left this weekend to re-establish themselves as one of the best defensive units in the nation.

Smarting KU defense hopes to feast on ISU

It’s fitting that on the week of Thanksgiving, Kansas University’s football defense is feeling as though it hasn’t eaten in weeks.

Ottawa High’s Sachse to run at KU

In the end, the creature comforts of home won out for Jack Sachse.

Firebird swimmer Robinson taps Jayhawks

Ashley Robinson wasn’t sure Kansas University was the right fit.

6Sports video: Swimmer signs letter of intent with KU

Free State’s No. 1 swimmer is trading in her green feathers for crimson and blue. This afternoon, senior Ashley Robinson signed a letter of intent to swim for the University of Kansas.

KU’s Smith honored

Kansas University senior Caroline Smith was named to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America Second Team on Tuesday for the second straight season. Smith, a native of Edina, Minn., carries a 3.89 grade-point average while studying Human Biology/Psychology/Pre-Medicine. The forward leaves KU as its all-time leader in points, goals, assists, game-winning goals and shots. At KU, Smith tallied 51 goals and 24 assists and was a three-time Academic All-Big 12 Conference selection.

Another Maui owie

Jayhawks flounder against UA

Kansas University’s ship is sinking here off the shores of the Hawaiian Islands.

Iowa State concentrating on Kansas

Iowa State is choosing Bill Murray and Chevy Chase over Joel Klatt and Zac Taylor for its on-the-road entertainment.

6Sports video: Jayhawk women’s team on roll

Kansas was looking for two straight wins to open the season, and although it was close, the Jayhawks delivered at home against Detroit.

Kansas cruises past Chaminade, 102-54

KU's Giles leads Jayhawks with career-high 21

It might not have been quite the trip Kansas fans hoped for, but the Jayhawks will leave Maui with a victory. The Jayhawks cruised over host Chaminade, 102-54, Wednesday night in the seventh-place contest of the Maui Invitational.

Hogs fresh enough

Tired Arkansas called off pressure

A year ago, the Arkansas halfcourt offense was so dreadful that it was part of athletic director Frank Broyles’ decision to tell Stan Heath he had to add a former college head coach to his staff to turn things around.

Chalmers rebounds

Freshman learns from Arizona game

Mario Chalmers did not take a leisurely dip in the ocean or stroll on the beach after his seven-turnover performance against Arizona on Monday at the Maui Invitational.

Baylor rolls to victory

Sophia Young had 20 points and 10 rebounds to help No. 5 Baylor extend its winning streak to 24 games with a 92-64 victory Tuesday over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi.

KU women squeak past Detroit

Though it only took about two seconds for Detroit guard Lindsey Pasquinzo’s potential game-winning shot to reach the rim Tuesday night, it sure seemed like a whole lot longer.

Jayhawk women’s team on roll

Kansas was looking for two straight wins to open the season, and although it was close, the Jayhawks delivered at home against Detroit.

KU defense looking to bounce back

Despite KU’s lopsided loss to Texas two weeks ago, the Jays have a home date left this weekend to re-establish themselves as one of the best defensive units in the nation.

Kansas falls to Arkansas, 65-64

KU's Rush scores 20; Ark.'s Brewer tallies 23

Kansas could not get a quality shot off in the final 12.5 seconds, and Arkansas escaped with a 65-64 victory over the Jayhawks in the consolation round of the Maui Invitational.

6Sports video: Kansas comeback comes up short

Although the Kansas men’s basketball team came back from behind to tie Arizona in the second half, the Jayhawks just couldn’t pass the Wildcats. The Wildcats outplayed the Jayhawks, 61-49, Monday at the Maui Invitational.

No Mercy: Detroit next

Kansas women to take on Titans tonight

There is no more Mercy in Detroit Mercy University. The school now is known as Detroit U.

Jayhawks 12th at NCAAs

Kansas University’s men’s cross country squad placed 12th overall Monday at the NCAA Championships, posting 412 points.

6Sports video: KU’s Hallman suspended for academic reasons

The Kansas women’s basketball team opened the regular season Sunday without Erica Hallman. Hallman was suspended indefinitely for academic purposes.

6News video: Arkansas takes down Kansas

The Jayhawks stayed close for the entire game, but were unable to claim the lead in the final seconds.

Postcard from paradise: Tom Keegan

Dear Lawrence: It occurred to me it’s neither the beach nor the sun, the fruity drinks nor the cool tropical vegetation, that makes Hawaii a special vacation destination.

Cramps strike KU’s Hawkins

Jayhawks were hindered in 2001 appearance, too

Jeff Hawkins crumpled to the floor, writhing in pain Monday at Lahaina Civic Center.

Gonzaga finally settles down

Bulldogs hold off Terps

Gonzaga’s offense and zone defense both started working really well in the second half.

Cramps strike KU’s Hawkins

Jeff Hawkins crumpled to the floor, writhing in pain Monday at Lahaina Civic Center.

Keegan: Keegan: Wildcats’ pressure wilts KU

The temptation is to look at Kansas University’s worst scoring output in a dozen years and draw the conclusion the team doesn’t have enough scorers. Wrong.

Reid, what’s-his-name top defender contenders

The name slipped the Texas writer’s mind — innocently, of course, but the mere fact of the matter said plenty.

Notebook

KU suffered nine early turnovers in falling behind ‘Zona, 20-4. “Arizona’s pressure early set the tone for the whole game. You can’t simulate that in practice,” Kansas coach Bill Self said.

Bedore: Postcard from paradise: Gary Bedore

Greetings from Maui: Monday morning’s activities reminded me of why I like covering afternoon KU basketball games in Hawaii so much (remember, KU and Arizona tipped off at 4 p.m. Maui time).

Wildcats bemoan offensive impatience

Ever gracious in either defeat or victory, even Hall of Fame coach Lute Olson of Arizona couldn’t find a way to sugarcoat it: His own team had as much to do with Kansas University getting back into the game as the Jayhawks did.

6Sports video: ‘Bonnie ball’ phrase catching on

Although Bonnie Henrickson has only been coaching the women’s basketball team for two years, her style of basketball known as ‘Bonnie ball’ is catching on. The ‘Bonnie ball’ nickname comes from her last coaching job at Virginia Tech.

Trouble in paradise

Jayhawks sloppy in Maui

The fact unranked Kansas University lost to ninth-ranked Arizona on Monday at the Maui Invitational shocked nobody in the college basketball world.

‘Bonnie ball’ phrase catching on

Although Bonnie Henrickson has only been coaching the women’s basketball team for two years, her style of basketball known as ‘Bonnie ball’ is catching on. The ‘Bonnie ball’ nickname comes from her last coaching job at Virginia Tech.

Kansas comeback comes up short

Although the Kansas men’s basketball team came back from behind to tie Arizona in the second half, the Jayhawks just couldn’t pass the Wildcats. The Wildcats outplayed the Jayhawks, 61-49, Monday at the Maui Invitational.

KU’s Hallman suspended for academic reasons

The Kansas women’s basketball team opened the regular season Sunday without Erica Hallman. Hallman was suspended indefinitely for academic purposes.

Arizona defeats Kansas, 61-49

Jayhawks commit 27 turnovers; Kaun leads KU with 12 points

Cross country at NCAAs

Kansas University’s men’s cross country team will be in Terre Haute, Ind., today for the NCAA Championships.

Lockerby: Keegan: Games make travel woes worthwhile

A few decades ago, the creators of “Star Trek” looked into the future and saw a transportation system whereby all you had to do was utter four words, “Beam me up, Scotty,” and you’d be wherever you needed to be in seconds. Turns out it was just a tease.

Into the fire

Cooler gym, hot foe await KU

Lahaina Civic Center used to be a good place to watch - but a hazardous building in which to play - a college basketball game. “I just remember it being hot. I think I saw the devil running around in there,” fifth-year Kansas University senior Jeff Hawkins said with a smile.

6Sports video: ‘Hawks start season off right

Last year in her first game as KU head coach, Bonnie Henrickson got a rude welcome from Texas-Arlington. This year, things got started slightly differently.

Keegan: Keegan: KU has youth, promise

If you can’t daydream on a Maui beach, serenaded by crashing waves as the sun settles into the Pacific for its nightly swim, well then just when can you?

KU swimmers third at Minnesota Invite

Kansas University placed third and set three school records at the Minnesota Invite.

Inglewood’s Adams key for UA

Wildcat standout picked Arizona over Kansas

Hassan Adams was born and reared in the basketball hotbed of Inglewood, Calif., home of hoops standouts Baron Davis, Byron Scott, Harold Miner, Reggie Theus, Jamal Sampson, Elden Campbell and, oh yes, Paul Pierce.

Tale of the tape

Kansas women cruise

Jayhawks open season with 77-53 victory

Kansas University women’s basketball coach Bonnie Henrickson said her mother still had the button and wouldn’t let go of the phrase.

Notebook

Kansas freshman Micah Downs practiced Sunday and is expected to play tonight. Downs suffered an ankle sprain prior to Friday’s victory over Idaho State

Inglewood’s Adams key for UA

Wildcat standout picked Arizona over Kansas

Hassan Adams was born and reared in the basketball hotbed of Inglewood, Calif., home of hoops standouts Baron Davis, Byron Scott, Harold Miner, Reggie Theus, Jamal Sampson, Elden Campbell and, oh yes, Paul Pierce.

‘Hawks start season off right

Last year in her first game as KU head coach, Bonnie Henrickson got a rude welcome from Texas-Arlington. This year, things got started slightly differently.

Kansas women win opener over Binghamton, 77-53

Four Jayhawks score in double figures

Kansas University’s women’s basketball team won its season-opener Sunday with a 77-53 victory over Binghamton at Allen Fieldhouse.

Hawaii enviable destination for KU

If Kent Houk could pick one spot in the world to follow Kansas University’s basketball team, the 50th State would be the locale.

For the love of Lute!

At 71, legendary Arizona coach not slowing down

A robust 6-foot-4, 215-pound picture of good health, 71-year-old University of Arizona basketball coach Lute Olson has no plans to retire anytime soon.

Big 12 lacks TV punch

In exposure-driven college football, broadcasts hinge on one thing: money

The decision is released every fall Monday by the Big 12 Conference, posted on its Web site and clicked to death by fans across the Midwest.

Jayhawks ready to score

Kansas University women’s basketball forward Jamie Boyd knows one thing is certain when her team takes on Binghamton at noon today in Allen Fieldhouse: It might be season two, but the butterflies will be just the same.

Big 12 lacks TV punch

In exposure-driven college football, broadcasts hinge on one thing: money

The decision is released every fall Monday by the Big 12 Conference, posted on its Web site and clicked to death by fans across the Midwest.

Offensive lineman commits to KU

Kansas University’s football team received its 10th known oral commitment for the 2006 season, from John Marshall, an offensive lineman from Mount Vernon, Texas.

Keegan: Keegan: Freshmen sure fun to watch

Late, great Al McGuire, one of the most colorful characters in college basketball history, was fond of saying the best thing about freshmen is they become sophomores.

6Sports video: Kaun goes off on Bengals

Kansas University center Sasha Kaun led the Jayhawks to a 90-66 victory over Idaho State in their season opener Friday at Allen Fieldhouse. The sophomore scored a career high of 25 points with 16 rebounds.

KU relay team takes second at invite

A second-place finish Friday in the 400-meter medley relay highlighted the opening day of competition for the Kansas University swimming and diving team at the Minnesota Invite.

Kaun’t be stopped

Sophomore leads KU to victory

Sasha Kaun shakes hands with reporters before they ask him all sorts of penetrating questions. He laughs at jokes that, in truth, may not be all that funny.

Picture this: Idaho State puts up fight

Once the game ended and fans filed out of Allen Fieldhouse, three Idaho State basketball players posed for a photograph at center court, the gigantic Jayhawk surrounding their smiles as a mother counted “1-2-3” from the sixth row.

Notebook

Kansas University freshman Micah Downs suited up but did not play after spraining his left ankle at shootaround. It’s the same ankle that bothered him as far back as late September at Boot Camp.

Move to K.C. venue a financial win for KU

University reels in $1.23 million from Kansas-Oklahoma game

Kansas Athletics Inc. made a $1.23 million profit from the Oct. 15 home football game against Oklahoma that it moved to Arrowhead Stadium, an athletics official said.

Fans fond of ‘fresh’ fieldhouse

Officials say feedback on renovations supports 'upgrade'

Renovations to Allen Fieldhouse have not ruined the building’s mystique for many Kansas University men’s basketball fans.

Hawkins sets ball-hawking tone

Kansas University basketball fans who hoped for a faster-paced Jayhawks team this season got what they wanted in Friday night’s season opener at Allen Fieldhouse.

6News video: Fieldhouse renovations complete for season opener

Kansas University basketball fans got a chance Friday to watch the men’s basketball team play their season opener in the newly renovated Allen Fieldhouse. With the new lights and video board, students say watching the game in a new atmosphere changes the entire experience.

6Sports video: Chesang will lead team at NCAA Championships

Junior Benson Chesang will be leading the KU men’s cross country team at the NCAA Championships on Monday. Chesang, the two-time Big 12 champion, says he has been looking forward to this since his freshman year.

Kaun goes off on Bengals

Kansas University center Sasha Kaun led the Jayhawks to a 90-66 victory over Idaho State in their season opener Friday at Allen Fieldhouse. The sophomore scored a career high of 25 points with 16 rebounds.

Chesang will lead team at NCAA Championships

Junior Benson Chesang will be leading the KU men’s cross country team at the NCAA Championships on Monday. Chesang, the two-time Big 12 champion, says he has been looking forward to this since his freshman year.

Fieldhouse renovations complete for season opener

Kansas University basketball fans got a chance Friday to watch the men’s basketball team play their season opener in the newly renovated Allen Fieldhouse. With the new lights and video board, students say watching the game in a new atmosphere changes the entire experience.

Kansas cruises to 90-66 win over Idaho State in season-opener

KU's Sasha Kaun has career night with 25 points and 16 rebounds

Kansas University’s basketball team starts its season tonight with a 7 p.m. tip-off against Idaho State in Allen Fieldhouse.

City hopes to get on the board for K.C.’s Super Bowl revenue

Cashing in on the big game

If Kansas City ends up hosting a Super Bowl sometime in the next decade, tens of thousands of football fanatics will descend upon the region, and they’ll need places to sleep, eat and fritter away their cash.

Tale of the tape

Bengals senior still striving

Schroeder has recovered from two blown knees

A certain candidate for the 2006 U.S. Basketball Writers Assn.’s “Most Courageous Award” will be suiting up tonight for Idaho State University.

Kansas-Idaho State Notebook

Idaho State, enrollment 13,977, is located in Pocatello, Idaho. Its nickname is Bengals, and its school colors are black and orange.

KU softball team inks five players

Amanda Jobe, a first baseman-outfielder from traditional power Shawnee Mission Northwest, heads a list of five Kansas University softball signees.

6Sports video: Jayhawks get extra week to prepare for Cyclones

A win over Iowa State will make the Kansas football team bowl eligible for the second time in three years. But instead of playing that game this Saturday, the match up is scheduled for Nov. 26, which will give the Jayhawks extra time to practice.

Idaho State, not Maui, on KU’s mind

The sandy beaches of Maui and warm waters of the Pacific Ocean temptingly await Kansas University’s basketball players, who will be flying Saturday to the Hawaiian Islands. Whoa. First things first.

Keegan: Keegan: Give last shot to Rush

Attention deficit disorder wasn’t around during my inglorious academic career. Otherwise, I would have been diagnosed with it. Somehow, there was one class in which I never had any trouble hearing every word.

6Sports: KU’s Wright exceeding expectations

Kansas University’s Julian Wright has shown dramatic improvement in the last two exhibition games. During the exhibition season, the talented newcomer has scored 8 1/2 points a game and has had 50 percent shooting from the field.

Jayhawks get extra week to prepare for Cyclones

A win over Iowa State will make the Kansas football team bowl eligible for the second time in three years. But instead of playing that game this Saturday, the match up is scheduled for Nov. 26, which will give the Jayhawks extra time to practice.

KU’s Wright exceeding expectations

Kansas University’s Julian Wright has shown dramatic improvement in the last two exhibition games. During the exhibition season, the talented newcomer has scored 8 1/2 points a game and has had 50 percent shooting from the field.

Chat transcript with KU sideline reporter David Lawrence

Welcome to our online chat with Kansas University sideline reporter David Lawrence. The chat took place on Thursday, November 17, at 11:30 AM and is now closed, but you can read the full transcript on this page.

6Sports video: Mangino speaks about Snyder’s retirement

K-State’s head coach Bill Snyder impacted more than Wildcat football during his 17 years with the university. Since Snyder has been with KSU, he has mentored five assistants who have gone on to be Division I coaches — including, of course, Jayhawk head coach Mark Mangino.

K-State’s stadium named for Snyder

When coach Bill Snyder ends his 17-year career at Kansas State University with his last game on Saturday, it will be in a stadium bearing his name.

Bedore: Woodling: Crowd records arguable

Overshadowed by the euphoria of Kansas University’s stunning 40-15 football victory over Nebraska a fortnight ago was the fact KU had set a single-game attendance record.

Woodling: Woodling; Crowd records arguable

Overshadowed by the euphoria of Kansas University’s stunning 40-15 football victory over Nebraska a fortnight ago was the fact KU had set a single-game attendance record.

A&M ends Kansas’ volleyball streak

Kansas University’s Emily Brown and Josi Lima established career highs for kills, but it wasn’t enough for the Jayhawks to extend their volleyball winning streak.

Kansas’ Jackson ‘stung’ by suspension

Darnell Jackson showed up for weights in the morning, practice in the late afternoon and classes on Kansas University’s campus the hours in between on Wednesday.

Kansas’ Jackson ‘stung’ by suspension

Darnell Jackson showed up for weights in the morning, practice in the late afternoon and classes on Kansas University’s campus the hours in between on Wednesday.

6Sports video: Foul trouble increased worry with Jackson’s suspension

With Darnell Jackson suspended for nine games after receiving impermissable benefits from a Kansas booster, the Jayhawks’ court will have to change.

Keegan holds own, but still doesn’t win

Journal-World sports editor Tom Keegan avoided getting kreamed by just about every competitor who entered his weekly pick-em contest for the third straight week.

A&M ends Kansas’ volleyball streak

Kansas University’s Emily Brown and Josi Lima established career highs for kills, but it wasn’t enough for the Jayhawks to extend their volleyball winning streak.

20 Q with Tom

J-W sports editor Tom Keegan asks and answers those toughies burning in the minds of KU fans

This afternoon is the final dress rehearsal, and starting Friday night at Allen Fieldhouse, the Kansas University men’s basketball team, so young and inexperienced, so talented and explosive, will begin answering the looming questions. Just how good can KU be?

Mangino supportive of Snyder

Spending eight seasons absorbing knowledge under Bill Snyder, Kansas University football coach Mark Mangino became well aware of one of Snyder’s strongest traits.

OU’s Long, Venables could replace Snyder

Sooner aides have ties to retiring KSU coach

Bill Snyder gave Chuck Long a chance to play college football and Brent Venables his first coaching gig.

Foul trouble increased worry with Jackson’s suspension

With Darnell Jackson suspended for nine games after receiving impermissable benefits from a Kansas booster, the Jayhawks’ court will have to change.

Mangino speaks about Snyder’s retirement

K-State’s head coach Bill Snyder impacted more than Wildcat football during his 17 years with the university. Since Snyder has been with KSU, he has mentored five assistants who have gone on to be Division I coaches — including, of course, Jayhawk head coach Mark Mangino.

6Sports video: Volleyball team still in NCAA hunt

Don’t write off the Kansas volleyball team yet. Over the last three weeks, the Jayhawks have crawled out of the hole they dug for themselves in October, and with three huge matches left, they may be saving their best for last.

Mangino praises Snyder

Kansas University football coach Mark Mangino, who served as an assistant under Kansas State coach Bill Snyder from 1991 to 1998, released a statement Tuesday upon hearing Snyder’s announcement that he was retiring after Saturday’s season finale.

Victory Worth it for KU

Fort Worth best bet if Jayhawks make bowl

Eight football games are guaranteed for the Big 12 Conference during bowl season. Seven teams currently are qualified.

Snyder’s coaching influence broad

While creating his “Miracle in Manhattan” and taking Kansas State from the depths to the heights, Bill Snyder sowed coaching seeds that have taken root all over the United States.

Bookman tests positive

Former Kansas University sprinter Leo Bookman, who’s currently a professional track athlete, tested positive for a banned substance and was given a public warning for his first doping offense by the United States Anti-Doping Agency.

6Sports video: Self releases statement on suspension

An investigation by the university and the NCAA found that between 2002 and the spring of 2005, Darnell Jackson and his family accepted impermissable benefits from Kansas booster Don Davis. Coach Bill Self has released a statement on the situation.

FBI agent arrests ‘cell phone bandit’

FBI agents arrested a woman Tuesday who was suspected of robbing four banks in suburban Virginia while appearing to be talking on a cell phone.

Victory Worth it for KU

Eight football games are guaranteed for the Big 12 Conference during bowl season. Seven teams currently are qualified.

6Sports video: Kaun’s free throws show improvement

The Jayhawks played solid, if unexceptional, basketball on Monday to post their second victory in two exhibition games this season. One impressive note, however, was Sasha Kaun’s improved free throw percentage.

Four Jayhawks honored

Four Kansas University volleyball players were named to the 2005 Academic All-Big 12 Volleyball Team by the league office Tuesday. Senior Paula Caten, juniors Jana Correa and Jamie Mathewson and sophomore Emily Brown were honored for achieving a 3.2 or better grade-point average.

6Sports video: Jackson to miss 9 games under NCAA suspension

According to a KU release, sophomore Darnell Jackson will miss the first nine games of the season as dictated by the NCAA.

Jackson punished for gift violations

A violation of an NCAA extra-benefits rule — Darnell Jackson receiving $5,000 worth of transportation, meals, lodging, gifts and a personal loan from an Oklahoma City booster — will cost the Kansas University sophomore nine games of his sophomore season.

Jackson to miss 9 games under NCAA suspension

According to a KU release, sophomore Darnell Jackson will miss the first nine games of the season as dictated by the NCAA.

KU’s Darnell Jackson suspended for nine games

Jayhawk will repay violation amount of $5,000

A review by the NCAA and Kansas University has concluded that violations occurred with sophomore forward Darnell Jackson.

Self releases statement on suspension

An investigation by the university and the NCAA found that between 2002 and the spring of 2005, Darnell Jackson and his family accepted impermissable benefits from Kansas booster Don Davis. Coach Bill Self has released a statement on the situation.

Kaun’s free throws show improvement

The Jayhawks played solid, if unexceptional, basketball on Monday to post their second victory in two exhibition games this season. One impressive note, however, was Sasha Kaun’s improved free throw percentage.

Volleyball team still in NCAA hunt

Don’t write off the Kansas volleyball team yet. Over the last three weeks, the Jayhawks have crawled out of the hole they dug for themselves in October, and with three huge matches left, they may be saving their best for last.

6Sports video: Women’s basketball scoring more points

This year’s Kansas women’s basketball team is doing everything better including scoring more points. The Jayhawks have averaged more than 85 points in their two exhibition games, which is almost 30 more points than the Jayhawks averaged last year.

Love of KU basketball inspires ‘Airball’ book

It’s not hard to figure out where Lisa Harkrader got the inspiration for the main character in her book “Airball: My Life in Briefs,” a seventh-grade basketball fan who is better yelling on the sideline than he is on the court.

Keegan: Keegan: Mario will be super

Every coach has his pet phrase, and for the face of Kansas University’s basketball program, “Wake up!” is it.

Notebook

Kansas University may not have dazzled offensively Monday night, but part of the reason was by coach’s design.

Ex-softball player dismisses lawsuit

A former Kansas University softball player has voluntarily dismissed her lawsuit against the school.

KU’s Mangino tickled to keep rookies in red

Credit the lack of injuries. Or the addition of depth. Or both. There are a bunch of reasons why true freshmen rarely have been sighted on the football field for Kansas University this season.

6Sports video: KU defeats Pittsburg State in last exhibition game

In their last exhibition game of the year, the Kansas men’s basketball team took out the Pittsburg State Gorillas, 73-47, Monday at Allen Fieldhouse. Sophomore C.J. Giles scored a career high of 24 points.

Giles goes off on Gorillas

Lanky soph powers KU past PSU

He’ll have to erupt for similar performances against Arizona, Kentucky, Nevada, Texas and Oklahoma before comparisons will be taken seriously. But after two exhibition games, Kansas University sophomore C.J. Giles at the very least looks like a strong candidate to replace the departed Wayne Simien’s 20 points and 11 rebounds a game.

Jackson cleared to play for a day

Eligibility still unresolved

Darnell Jackson’s NCAA eligibility remains in limbo, and based on his Monday night exhibition performance, the Kansas University basketball team will miss him if he’s suspended for any length of time.

Iba: Early departures will hurt Kansas

There is no doubt Pittsburg State basketball coach Gene Iba likes what he sees in this year’s Kansas University team.

KU defeats Pittsburg State in last exhibition game

In their last exhibition game of the year, the Kansas men’s basketball team took out the Pittsburg State Gorillas, 73-47, Monday at Allen Fieldhouse. Sophomore C.J. Giles scored a career high of 24 points.

Women’s basketball scoring more points

This year’s Kansas women’s basketball team is doing everything better including scoring more points. The Jayhawks have averaged more than 85 points in their two exhibition games, which is almost 30 more points than the Jayhawks averaged last year.

Kansas defeats Pittsburg State 73-47

Jayhawks again led by big man; Giles scores career-best 24

Too bad for Kansas University’s sophomore big men, Sasha Kaun and C.J. Giles, that stats don’t count in exhibition games. Otherwise both Jayhawks would have had career bests by halftime in both preseason games. Thanks to 24 points from Giles, the Jayhawks knocked off Pittsburg State 73-47 Wednesday at Allen Fieldhouse.

Wood: Wood: Kansas stinks on tube

Tales from Texas, where everything’s bigger (including margin of victory, apparently).

Injuries rare for KU

KU football 'fortunate' to avoid major ailments

The question was so scary, Kansas University football coach Mark Mangino excused himself, put down the phone and knocked on something wooden in the room.

Iba puts on a happy face

Gorillas' coach to learn from KU, despite outcome

Slumped in his seat on the visitor’s bench at Allen Fieldhouse, Pittsburg State’s Gene Iba suffered as the final seconds ticked off the clock in one of the worst losses of his coaching career.

KU cross country lands at-large bid

Kansas University’s men’s cross country team earned an at-large bid to the NCAA Championships a week from today in Terre Haute, Ind. It will be KU’s first appearance in the championships since 1994.

6Sports video: Kansas sweeps Texas Tech

The Jayhawks swept the Red Raiders, 30-26, 30-25, 30-22, to improve to 15-11 in the season.

6Sports video: Longhorns knock down Jayhawks

The Kansas football team was riding high after two huge wins against Missouri and Nebraska. But the Longhorns knocked the Jayhawks back down, 66-14, Saturday in Austin, Texas.

Iba puts on a happy face

Slumped in his seat on the visitor’s bench at Allen Fieldhouse, Pittsburg State’s Gene Iba suffered as the final seconds ticked off the clock in one of the worst losses of his coaching career.

Injuries rare for KU

KU football 'fortunate' to avoid major ailments

The question was so scary, Kansas University football coach Mark Mangino excused himself, put down the phone and knocked on something wooden in the room.

Unselfish Wright hopes to build on debut

The 2,000 or so fans who left Allen Fieldhouse with five minutes to play Wednesday night might consider staying for the entire Kansas University-Pittsburg State basketball exhibition game tonight.

Commentary: Simien faring well as Heat rookie

Calmly sinking open jumpers, wrestling with Jermaine O’Neal and Yao Ming, and collecting rebounds, Heat forward Wayne Simien looks like the typical NBA veteran playing his role.

Jayhawks on rise

'Improved' KU rolls in exhibition finale

That wasn’t last year’s Kansas University women’s basketball team Tegan Stuart saw out there.

Commentary: Simien faring well as Heat rookie

Injuries thrust former Kansas University standout into important role off bench

Calmly sinking open jumpers, wrestling with Jermaine O’Neal and Yao Ming, and collecting rebounds, Heat forward Wayne Simien looks like the typical NBA veteran playing his role.

Jayhawks on rise

'Improved' KU rolls in exhibition finale

That wasn’t last year’s Kansas University women’s basketball team Tegan Stuart saw out there. “I think they’ve improved a lot and have a great future,” Stuart said. “On the perimeter, they have a lot of good shooters and athletic girls.”

6Sports video: KU rolls over Emporia State

The Jayhawks defeated the Hornets in their final tune-up before next Sunday’s season opener against Binghamton at Allen Fieldhouse.

KU rolls over Emporia State

The Jayhawks defeated the Hornets in their final tune-up before next Sunday’s season opener against Binghamton at Allen Fieldhouse.

Longhorns knock down Jayhawks

The Kansas football team was riding high after two huge wins against Missouri and Nebraska. But the Longhorns knocked the Jayhawks back down, 66-14, Saturday in Austin, Texas.

Kansas sweeps Texas Tech

The Jayhawks swept the Red Raiders, 30-26, 30-25, 30-22, to improve to 15-11 in the season.

Young ‘impressive’

Motivated Texas QB burns Kansas

The week started with Texas junior quarterback Vince Young blasting Mark Mangino with words, and it ended with him blistering Mangino’s team with passes.

Automatic berth eludes KU runners

Kansas University’s men’s cross country team placed third of 11 teams, narrowly missing an automatic berth into the NCAA championship meet a week from Monday in Terre Haute, Ind.

Hooked & cooked

Longhorns make short work of Jayhawks

Soak this sucker in: With 4:13 left in the second quarter - the second quarter! - scores of fans packed their belongings and filed out of Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.

KU turns focus to make-or-break finale

As expected, it’s down to one game.

From the other side: UT seniors add to legacy

They joked with one another about not crying. If nothing else, they were going to make sure someone else cried first.

How they scored

Kansas women expect test in exhibition finale

They call them exhibition games, and they’re usually little more than glorified basketball practices.

KU rowing team closes fall season with victory

The Kansas University rowing team closed out its fall season by winning the 10th annual Sunflower Showdown with Kansas State, 14-10, Saturday.

Streak busters

KU sweeps Texas Tech to end home skid

For the third straight match, Emily Brown and the Kansas University volleyball team had something to smile about.

Louisville’s Padgett injures knee

Ex-Jayhawk could be lost to Cardinals for six weeks

Louisville sophomore center David Padgett injured his left knee in an intrasquad scrimmage Saturday and could be out for up to six weeks.

Robinson settling in

KU guard has 11 assists from new position

Russell Robinson, who has moved from point guard to shooting guard this season, nearly recorded an all-time high in assists during Kansas University’s men’s basketball exhibition opener against Fort Hays State.

Notebook

Texas quarterback Vince Young passed for 281 yards and four touchdowns Saturday, playing just the first half and one series in the second.

Keegan: Keegan: Texas made KU look bad

I never claimed to be in tune with the unique customs of Texas. Even so, isn’t burnt orange just a wee bit too cheerful a color to wear to an execution, especially in a state that has no shortage of experience in that area?

Texas defeats Kansas, 66-14

Longhorns lock up Big 12 south; rack up 617 yards

Texas handed Kansas one of its worst losses in 115 years of football with a 66-14 defeat in front of 80,000-plus UT fans on Senior Day at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas Saturday.

Mayer: Mayer: Defense has fiery attitude

You’re familiar with how that irascible Tasmanian Devil skitters around like a balloon you blow up and let go, looking for somebody to gonk, zonk or bonk.

Giles, Jayhawks finding chemistry with freshmen

C.J. Giles sensed something special about the 2005-06 Kansas University men’s basketball team in June at the first session of summer school.

Jayhawks face Goliath and that’s no bull

Kansas has incredibly daunting task against undefeated Texas

Looking at the game film of the Texas Longhorns, Kansas University football coach Mark Mangino might have caught himself watching in awe instead of jotting down notes.

6Sports video: KU looks to stop UT’s Young

The Kansas football team hopes to shut down Texas’ Vince Young on Saturday. Young has already thrown for more than 2,100 yards and looks to lead Texas to the national championships. But the tough Kansas defense won’t lay down for the Longhorns.

Know the foe: UT has options galore

Longhorn backfield stacked alongside Young

The hype is overflowing for Vince Young — and rightfully so — as he captains the Texas ship to a 9-0 record heading into a 2:30 p.m. football showdown today with Kansas University.

Notebook: Gordon just happy to play well — on offense or defense

It’s been a pretty quirky week for Kansas University junior Charles Gordon. First, the junior who arguably is KU’s top playmaker had zero catches in the Jayhawks’ 40-15 victory over Nebraska.

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KU looks to stop UT’s Young

The Kansas football team hopes to shut down Texas’ Vince Young on Saturday. Young has already thrown for more than 2,100 yards and looks to lead Texas to the national championships. But the tough Kansas defense won’t lay down for the Longhorns.

6Sports video: Simien gets first NBA points

The Miami Heat had already played four games and former Kansas basketball star Wayne Simien had yet to score a point for the Miami Heat. However, that all changed on Wednesday. Simien scored nine points and grabbed six rebounds in the 95-90 loss against the Indiana Pacers.

6Sports video: Kaun scores career-high in exhibition game

Sophomore Sasha Kaun stole the show Wednesday by scoring a career-high 23 points in Kansas’ 96-62 victory over Fort Hays State at Allen Fieldhouse.

Keegan: Kream Keegan: Picking contests futile

View these picks as an anti-gambling public service. Watching me fall so far off the lead in the weekly picks standings that appear in Saturday’s GameDay section and watching me try to make up ground with wild upset picks should drive home a point everybody needs to take to heart.

Seventh player signs with women’s hoops

Kansas University’s women’s basketball team signed Rebecca Feickert, a 6-foot-2 forward-center from Goodrich, N.D., to a national letter of intent, coach Bonnie Henrickson announced Thursday.

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6Sports video: KU football has poor record on the road

The Jayhawks are great at home but they’re not so great on the road. So far this season, the Kansas football team is 5-0 at Memorial Stadium but outside the confines of Memorial, the Jayhawks are 0-4.

Kaun must improve free throws, Self says

As part of the American Cancer Society’s Coaches Vs. Cancer Three-point Attack, individuals, businesses and organizations yearly pledge money for each three-pointer made by Kansas University’s basketball teams.

The threat of Vince Young

KU knows -- QB burned Jayhawks last season

Kansas University linebacker Nick Reid has a myth to debunk: Texas quarterback Vince Young talked no trash to Reid after beating him for a 22-yard run on fourth down during last year’s KU-UT football game.

Wade takes Heat to victory

Simien adds fourth, fifth baskets of young career

They were tired from six games in nine nights, frustrated with their play and on the cusp of falling two games under .500. So Dwyane Wade decided to spark the Miami Heat.

6Sports video: Kansas defense not giving up points to Texas

Texas may be a 30-point favorite but the Kansas defense does not plan on giving up 30 points this weekend. The unit is ranked fifth in the nation and when it comes to stopping the run, no group in Division One is better than Kansas.

UT’s home haven for bars, ‘joints’

Hit the road: Austin, Texas

Austin is by far the biggest of the Big 12 Conference cities. There are entire books written about Austin and even they have to be selective. So, given that there is no possible way to ‘cover’ Austin in a mere article, I will focus on one slice of this extraordinary Texas pie … bars and clubs.

Hitter Caten honored

Kansas University senior outside hitter Paula Caten has been named 2005 ESPN the Magazine/CoSIDA Academic First-Team All-District.

Kansas defense not giving up points to Texas

Texas may be a 30-point favorite but the Kansas defense does not plan on giving up 30 points this weekend. The unit is ranked fifth in the nation and when it comes to stopping the run, no group in Division One is better than Kansas.

KU football has poor record on the road

The Jayhawks are great at home but they’re not so great on the road. So far this season, the Kansas football team is 5-0 at Memorial Stadium but outside the confines of Memorial, the Jayhawks are 0-4.

Simien gets first NBA points

The Miami Heat had already played four games and former Kansas basketball star Wayne Simien had yet to score a point for the Miami Heat. However, that all changed on Wednesday. Simien scored nine points and grabbed six rebounds in the 95-90 loss against the Indiana Pacers.

Kaun scores career-high in exhibition game

Sophomore Sasha Kaun stole the show Wednesday by scoring a career-high 23 points in Kansas’ 96-62 victory over Fort Hays State at Allen Fieldhouse.

Chat transcript with Lawrence Journal-World football writer Ryan Wood

Welcome to our online chat with the Journal-World’s KU football beat writer Ryan Wood. The chat took place on Thursday, November 10, at 2:00 PM and is now closed, but you can read the full transcript on this page.

Jayhawks land six recruits

Kansas University women’s basketball coach Bonnie Henrickson again has had success on the recruiting trail.

6Sports video: Freshmen welcomed to fieldhouse

Heading into the exhibition opener against Fort Hays State, there were plenty of questions regarding the young Jayhawk team, and the freshmen were more than happy to provide a few answers for the fans.

Lockerby: Keegan: ‘Bye, J.R.; Hello, Brandon

The worst recent thing to happen to the Kansas University basketball program off the court turned out to be the best thing on it.

Keegan: Keegan: ‘Bye, J.R.; Hello, Brandon

The worst recent thing to happen to the Kansas University basketball program off the court turned out to be the best thing on it. No J.R. Giddens Moon Bar incident means no Brandon Rush at KU.

Notebook

Kansas University sophomore Darnell Jackson did not suit up for the game.

Pair of Lions signs with KU

Wilson joins golf team; Heere inks for baseball

It took quite a bit for Sydney Wilson finally to realize that it all really was happening.

Tiger reunites with buddies

If you ask Tyrone Shephard, he’ll tell you this was never where he was supposed to end up.

Kansas volleyball rallies past Oklahoma

Baldwin product Emily Brown had 22 kills, helping Kansas University’s volleyball squad rally for a 3-1 victory Wednesday over Oklahoma. The Jayhawks improved to 14-11 overall and 6-10 in the Big 12 Conference.

Commentary: Angry Young bodes poorly for Jayhawks

Look out, Kansas University. Vince Young is mad.

KU receivers expect challenge from UT

You can’t coach speed, and in the dog-eat-dog battle that is receiver-versus-defensive back, it’s pretty hard to combat speed, too.

Sophomores sensational

Freshmen fine, but Kaun & Co. spark KU

The freshmen - especially Brandon Rush, who survived a case of “bubble guts” to record a double-double in his Kansas University basketball debut - performed well Wednesday night.

Jayhawks sign pair of preps

Chicago standout Collins, Morningstar join KU ranks

It’s probably too early to tell if Chicago has become a new hotbed for Kansas University men’s basketball recruiting.

Freshmen welcomed to fieldhouse

Heading into the exhibition opener against Fort Hays State, there were plenty of questions regarding the young Jayhawk team, and the freshmen were more than happy to provide a few answers for the fans.

Kansas cruises to 96-62 victory over Fort Hays State in exhibition opener

KU sophomore Sasha Kaun tallies career-high 23 points

Kansas University’s basketball team kicks off its exhibition season tonight with a 7 p.m. contest against Fort Hays State.

KU recruits Collins, Morningstar sign letters of intent

Kansas University coach Bill Self today received sign letters of intent from a pair of highly-touted guards on the first day of the week-long signing period.

Chenowith joins CBA squad in Idaho

Former Kansas University center Eric Chenowith has signed to play for the Idaho Stampede of the Continental Basketball Association.

Former KU runner joins pro cycling ranks

His cross country and track eligibility exhausted at Kansas University, Brian Jensen still felt the need to work out and compete. His wife, Michelle, was into cycling, so he decided to give it a try.

6Sports video: Last year’s comments still stirring interest

No. 2 Texas has its motivation for this weekend, and it isn’t the BCS or USC or a rival. No, 5-4 Kansas has the Longhorns’ attention thanks to last year’s post game comments from Coach Mark Mangino.

Ticket prices bank on rankings

Bill Self isn’t the only one waiting to see how his young and unheralded Jayhawks perform under the bright lights of Allen Fieldhouse.

Jayhawks not interested in mudslinging

Young, Longhorns still miffed about Mangino's comments last year after 27-23 Texas victory

Cue the tape recorders. Looks like another media mudslinging party.

Collins, Morningstar will sign letters today

A pair of guards today will sign men’s basketball letters-of-intent with Kansas University on the first day of the week-long early signing period.

6Sports video: Sophomores showing progress

With all of the hype lately centered on Bill Self’s talented freshmen, it’s easy to forget about last year’s super recruits.

Keegan: Keegan: KU has Brown in a tizzy

Kansas University football coach Mark Mangino is so adept at biting his tongue when talking football, it’s amazing he still has one. Except when it comes to talking about Texas, mighty Texas.

The future is now

Freshmen ready to jump into Allen Fieldhouse fire

Russell Robinson, who had his own case of stage fright a year ago, can’t wait to see how Kansas University’s four freshmen respond under the bright lights of Allen Fieldhouse tonight.

Notebook

The teams are meeting for the fifth time overall and second time in exhibition action. KU won, 93-55, in 1994, 91-67 in 1998, 95-41 in 2001 (exhibition) and 80-40 in 2003. KU has won by an average of 39 points in the four-game set.

FHSU coach cites experience

Tigers can learn from playing Jayhawks at Fieldhouse

It’s obviously no disgrace for an NCAA Division II basketball team to lose to traditional Division I power Kansas University at Allen Fieldhouse.

Jayhawks not interested in mudslinging

Young, Longhorns still miffed about Mangino's comments last year after 27-23 Texas victory

Cue the tape recorders. Looks like another media mudslinging party.

Brown impressed by KU defense

Is it so? National power Texas, worried about bowl-chasing Kansas University’s defense?

Sophomores showing progress

With all of the hype lately centered on Bill Self’s talented freshmen, it’s easy to forget about last year’s super recruits.

Last year’s comments still stirring interest

No. 2 Texas has its motivation for this weekend, and it isn’t the BCS or USC or a rival. No, 5-4 Kansas has the Longhorns’ attention thanks to last year’s post game comments from Coach Mark Mangino.

Duke No. 1; Jayhawks, Heels left out

Duke is back at No. 1 in the Associated Press’ preseason college basketball poll, while defending champion North Carolina failed even to make the Top 25.

Keegan: Keegan: Jayhawks will join poll soon

I’d borrow a line from Walter Brennan’s ‘60s TV character Will Sonnett and say I’m not the sort of man who likes to brag, but since I’m not the sort of man who likes to lie, I’m not going to claim I’m not the sort of man who likes to brag.

Seeking starters

Self says KU's lineup far from settled

Bill Self kept it simple in choosing the starting lineups for Kansas University’s Late Night in the Phog intrasquad basketball scrimmage Oct. 14 at Allen Fieldhouse.

Kansas soccer denied NCAA bid

Caroline Smith sat in the loneliest spot in the world. The senior placed herself on the grassy hill just outside Memorial Stadium — elbows on knees, head on forearms — with an isolated fire hydrant as the closest friend nearby.

Kansas’ Keith honored

Defensive end gets Big 12 award after victory over NU

A forgettable second-half play Saturday summed it up beautifully: As soon as the football was snapped, Kansas University defensive end Charlton Keith juked right, dashed inside and wrapped up running back Cory Ross at the line of scrimmage.

6Sports video: Self still unsure about starting five

Kansas head coach Bill Self still has not made a decision about who will start in Wednesday’s exhibition game against Fort Hays State. However during Monday’s press conference, Self hinted that both Russell Robinson and C.J. Giles were the most consistent performers in practice.

6Sports video: KU completely dominated Nebraska

Both KU’s offense and defense dominated Nebraska on Saturday. The Jayhawks’ offense racked up 24 points on 428 yards. And the defense and special teams added 16 points of their own.

Wood: Wood: KU headed to Fort Worth, other bowl picks

Number crunching. Schedule examining. Hoop jumping. A whole heck of a lot of guessing.

No. 3 Alabama waiting in wings

Crimson Tide, Miami move up two slots, set up national-title bid if Texas or USC falters

Alabama is now on deck. The Crimson Tide moved into third place — slightly ahead of Miami — in the Bowl Championship Series standings Monday, putting unbeaten ‘Bama in position to play for a national title if Southern California or Texas stumbles down the stretch.

6Sports video: Kemp leads Jayhawks to victory

Senior Crystal Kemp led the Jayhawks to a 90-65 victory Sunday over Pittsburg State. Kemp scored 24 points on 11-of-18 shooting. The Topeka native says her teammates’ shooting contributed to their success.

6Sports video: Jayhawks the underdogs against Longhorns

Although Kansas beat Nebraska for the first time in 37 tries, college football oddsmakers aren’t believers. Kansas opened Monday as the 34-point underdogs for Saturday’s contest against Texas.

Ebel paces Kansas in rowing event

Jennifer Ebel placed fifth in the Championship Single category, and KU was second and fourth in the Open Eight division of the Head of the Hooch rowing competition, which concluded Sunday.

Keegan gets kreamed — again

For the second straight week, Journal-World sports editor Tom Keegan was kreamed by just about every competitor who entered his weekly pick-em contest.

KU women’s lacrosse goes 3-0 at tourney

Kansas University’s women’s lacrosse club concluded its fall season with a 3-0 record Saturday, the first three-victory day in KU’s nine-season history.

6Sports video: Freshmen prepared for season opener

The only thing the Kansas University men’s basketball team will be worried about on Wednesday is whether or not the freshmen will survive the jitters of their first Allen Fieldhouse experience.

Freshmen prepared for season opener

The only thing the Kansas University men’s basketball team will be worried about on Wednesday is whether or not the freshmen will survive the jitters of their first Allen Fieldhouse experience.

Self still unsure about starting five

Kansas head coach Bill Self still has not made a decision about who will start in Wednesday’s exhibition game against Fort Hays State. However during Monday’s press conference, Self hinted that both Russell Robinson and C.J. Giles were the most consistent performers in practice.

Jayhawks the underdogs against Longhorns

Although Kansas beat Nebraska for the first time in 37 tries, college football oddsmakers aren’t believers. Kansas opened Monday as the 34-point underdogs for Saturday’s contest against Texas.

KU completely dominated Nebraska

Both KU’s offense and defense dominated Nebraska on Saturday. The Jayhawks’ offense racked up 24 points on 428 yards. And the defense and special teams added 16 points of their own.

Kemp leads Jayhawks to victory

Senior Crystal Kemp led the Jayhawks to a 90-65 victory Sunday over Pittsburg State. Kemp scored 24 points on 11-of-18 shooting. The Topeka native says her teammates’ shooting contributed to their success.

KU soccer not invited to NCAA tournament

Kansas University’s soccer team did not get an invitation to the NCAA tournament’s field of 64 teams when the brackets were released Monday.

Kansas soccer team not named to NCAA tournament

Five Big 12 teams, including sixth-place Texas, make field of 64

Kansas University’s soccer team, which tied for second in the Big 12 Conference regular season, did not get an invitation to the NCAA tournament’s field of 64 teams when the brackets were announced Monday.

Keith named SBC Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week

KU defensive end is second Jayhawk this season to be selected for the award

Kansas University senior defensive end Charlton Keith was named SBC Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week after KU’s 40-15 win over Nebraska on Saturday.

Longhorns’ defense sends message

Sparked by showing against Cowboys, Texas blanks Baylor

The Texas University defense proved its point by not giving up any.

KU tennis goes 6-2 at WMU Challenge

Kansas University’s tennis team ended its fall season with a 6-2 record in singles Sunday on the final day of the Western Michigan University Super Challenge.

Rout of K-State signals Cyclones’ turn-around

In some ways, it was a typical Iowa State-Kansas State football game. The winner dominated, the loser looked out of sorts and helpless.

KU exhibits depth

Senior Kemp leads rout of Gorillas

The first exhibition game against Pittsburg State was supposed to be a coming out party for six Kansas University women’s basketball newcomers.

6Sports video: Kansas glad to end Nebraska’s streak

All week, members of the Kansas University football team have been trying to downplay the significance of Nebraska’s streak. But after defeating Nebraska, 40-15, Saturday at Memorial Stadium, the Jayhawks say they are glad to be the ones who ended the streak.

Big 12 perspective: No question Texas among nation’s best

UT's path to Rose Bowl clears up over the weekend, but 'everybody's trying to knock us off and USC off'

There won’t be any more questions this week about whether Texas is one of the top two teams in the country. Those have been answered emphatically.

Niang can’t stay away from KU basketball

Every once in a while, Moulaye Niang dons his familiar No. 55 jersey and runs the court with Kansas University’s basketball players during preseason practice sessions.

6Sports video: Jayhawks roll over Gorillas in opener

Kansas University’s women’s basketball team took out Pittsburgh State, 90-65, Sunday in their exhibition opener at Allen Fieldhouse. Crystal Kemp scored 24 points for the Jayhawks.

Niang can’t stay away from KU basketball

Every once in a while, Moulaye Niang dons his familiar No. 55 jersey and runs the court with Kansas University’s basketball players during preseason practice sessions.

Women’s golf 16th of 17 at The Derby

Kansas University’s women’s golf team placed 16th of 17 teams at The Derby, which concluded Sunday at the par-72 Auburn University Club.

Women’s golf 16th of 17 at The Derby

Kansas University’s women’s golf team placed 16th of 17 teams at The Derby, which concluded Sunday at the par-72 Auburn University Club.

Revelers rough up Jayhawks

A few Kansas University football players learned the hard way just how sore a celebration can make somebody.

Woodling: Woodling: Change ends jinx for KU

Maybe it was me. Maybe I was the reason Nebraska reeled off 36 consecutive football victories over Kansas University.

Jayhawks roll over Gorillas in opener

Kansas University’s women’s basketball team took out Pittsburgh State, 90-65, Sunday in their exhibition opener at Allen Fieldhouse. Crystal Kemp scored 24 points for the Jayhawks.

Kansas glad to end Nebraska’s streak

All week, members of the Kansas University football team have been trying to downplay the significance of Nebraska’s streak. But after defeating Nebraska, 40-15, Saturday at Memorial Stadium, the Jayhawks say they are glad to be the ones who ended the streak.

Guard Robinson puts past behind

Sophomore tries to forget memories of end of last season

When Russell Robinson is asked to reflect upon his freshman basketball season at Kansas University, not much comes out right away.

KU women to take on Pitt State

For half of the Kansas University women’s basketball roster, today’s 1 p.m. exhibition against Pittsburg State will not be a return home.

Lockerby: Keegan: Victory sweeter than it looks

The goal posts already had been rocked down to the ground and the students long since had stormed the field when the 2005 Kansas University football team, all the players and coaches, came out of the locker room and posed for a picture in front of the scoreboard.

Nebraska bemoans lopsided loss

Nebraska quarterback Zac Taylor didn’t pull any punches.

Kemp hopes to catch break

Don’t misunderstand Crystal Kemp. She definitely loves to play.

Kleinmann improved

Hard work pays off for walk-on

It’s not easy to walk on to a D-I men’s college basketball team, especially a prestigious program such as Kansas University. But Overland Park native Matt Kleinmann did just that, a year ago.

Despite ‘honor,’ Moody still modest

'Best walk-on in history of college basketball' to be more vocal

Christian Moody’s ego has not careened out of control since early last season when a national TV announcer deemed the Kansas University forward “the best walk-on in the history of college basketball.”

KU tennis struggles

The Kansas University tennis team finished 1-5 in singles play and 2-6 in doubles action Saturday during the second day of the Western Michigan University Super Challenge.

Giles beefier, better

Forward has improved in all areas

The young man some are calling Kansas University’s best basketball player had 44 times as many personal fouls as assists in his first season with the Jayhawks a year ago.

Pickin’ up the pace

The addition of four fast freshmen has KU coach Bill Self eager to get out and run

Better bring your earplugs to Allen Fieldhouse this winter because the Jayhawks are going to be running faster than the speed of sound, and the sonic boom could blast your eardrums to bits.

Jackson on mend

Tragedy still on forward's mind

Darnell Jackson is getting there, but he’s still not all back. Even after a string of good days, a speed bump always seems to remind him of the incident.

Camp helped Kaun tune his game

Trip to Sin City enlightening for center

Between practicing bank shots, post moves and layups at the Pete Newell Big Man Camp this summer, Kansas University sophomore Sasha Kaun took time to see the bright lights of Las Vegas.

Transfer Stewart intense, athletic

Ex-Trojan won't be eligible for KU until Pepperdine game

Teammates and friends call him Rod, not Rodrick, as his name is listed on the roster. So, tell us, Rod Stewart, have you listened to Rod Stewart’s music?

How they scored

10:45 — Mark Simmons 40 pass from Jason Swanson. Facing third down and 10 yards to go, Swanson found Simmons going right to left across the middle of the field. Simmons caught it, broke right and found nobody in his way en route to the end zone. Scott Webb kick. (Kansas 7, Nebraska 0).

Keegan: Victory sweeter than it looks

The goal posts already had been rocked down to the ground and the students long since had stormed the field when the 2005 Kansas University football team, all the players and coaches, came out of the locker room and posed for a picture in front of the scoreboard.

From the other side: Cornhuskers looked listless

This, too, calls for a public reprimand.

Cornish carries load for Kansas

It has been quite a week for Kansas University junior Jon Cornish - some of it good, some not so good.

Keegan: Keegan: Swanson cool leader

The pressure and mounting failures were etched all over the faces of former starting quarterbacks Adam Barmann and Brian Luke, the rotating centerpieces of an offense trying to stand on quicksand weeks ago.

Red reign dead

Kansas dominates, halts NU's 36-year run

With authority - and with two goalposts again roaming Lawrence - a message was sent to members of the last 36 Kansas University football teams, each of which was unable to topple one of college football’s mightiest programs.

Texas blasts Baylor

Taylor's four TDs lead Longhorns' 62-0 rout

By land and by air, No. 2 Texas delivered the kind of statement game Mack Brown wanted.

Notebook

A Memorial Stadium-record 51,750 fans attended the game, more than 1,000 over capacity. Nebraska sections striped the bleachers, but many Husker fans started leaving when KU went up 33-15.

Practices brisk at clinic

The thing that stands out at a typical Kansas University men’s basketball practice - like the one witnessed by several hundred high school, small-college and junior-college coaches at Bill Self’s clinic Saturday at Allen Fieldhouse - is the pace.

Hallman can’t wait to take her shot

Senior gladly relinquishes ball-handling duties to newcomers

Erica Hallman promises to be ready when she gets her shots this season.

Case can’t wait to get on floor

After taking year off, guard says he's sharp

In his mind, Jeremy Case sees himself stationed beyond the three-point line, burying jumper after jumper as the Allen Fieldhouse crowd goes nuts.

Kansas volleyball stuns Kansas State

The Kansas University volleyball team ended its eight-game losing streak in impressive fashion Saturday night, knocking off No. 24 Kansas State in four games on the Wildcats’ home floor for its first win over its in-state rival since the 1994 season.

More mature Hawkins expects to lead

Fifth-year senior guard/stopper plans to play expanded role

The first step in any recovery program is admitting you have a problem.

Vinson buoyed by scholarship

It has been quite a year for Kansas University’s Stephen Vinson. The Lawrence walk-on proposed to his fiancee and received a scholarship for the men’s basketball team.

‘Huskers are history!

KU shatters Nebraska's 36-year winning streak; fans usher in new era of football

It’s becoming almost routine. The goal posts came down again Saturday at Memorial Stadium as Kansas University fans celebrated another football victory.

Fans in frenzy after KU’s victory over Nebraska

For the second straight week, the goalposts came down as Jayhawk fans celebrated KU’s win against Nebraska. It has been 36 years since the Jayhawks have taken out the Cornhuskers and for some fans, this was a party more than three decades in the making.

Jayhawks end 36-year losing streak

The streak is over for Kansas. It has been 36 years since the Jayhawks have beaten the Cornhuskers and after the 40-15 win Saturday at Memorial Stadium, the ‘Hawks can now call themselves victors.

Kansas defeats Nebraska, 40-15

Jayhawks snap 36-year losing streak to Huskers

Memorial Stadium’s goal posts fell again and so did 36 years of frustration. Kansas University’s football team broke its long losing streak to Nebraska Saturday with a 40-15 victory in front of a record crowd of 51,750.

X-Factor Game 9: Kansas 13, Nebraska 10

Virtual Jayhawks finally end 36 years of frustration

What has been impossible in the real world for three and half decades, was all but forgotten thanks to two touchdowns and a stellar defensive performance in our virtual world. The virtual Brian Murph provided an electric kick-off return for a touchdown on the game’s first play, the virtual Clark Green added another late score and Kansas University’s virtual defense did the rest as the virtual Jayhawks knocked off Nebraska for the first time in 36 years thanks to a 13-10 tally.

6News video: Hawkins signs diversion agreement

Kansas University men’s basketball guard Jeff Hawkins recently signed a diversion agreement in municipal court after being charged earlier this year with using a stolen KU parking pass.

World company sports staff picks

This week’s predictions.

Defensive demon

Suddenly, Keith a sack machine for Jayhawks

Never one to be satisfied, Kansas University defensive coordinator Bill Young had a “what if” answer when asked about Charlton Keith’s possessed play on the football field this season.

6Sports video: Jayhawks end 36-year losing streak

The streak is over for Kansas. It has been 36 years since the Jayhawks have beaten the Cornhuskers and after the 40-15 win Saturday at Memorial Stadium, the ‘Hawks can now call themselves victors.

Hawkins signs diversion agreement in theft case

Kansas University men’s basketball guard Jeff Hawkins recently signed a diversion agreement in municipal court after being charged earlier this year with using a stolen KU parking pass.

Douglass feels KU can win it

Ex-QB part of last Jayhawk victory over Nebraska in '68

Among the last to learn 1968 was the last time Kansas University beat Nebraska University at football was the last Jayhawk quarterback to beat the Cornhuskers.

Know the foe: Huskers drastically different

Kansas hasn't seen NU's West Coast offense

This isn’t your father’s — or big brother’s — Nebraska football team. Nope, the Tommie Fraziers and Eric Crouches and Jamaal Lords of the Cornhuskers — those quarterbacks who could pass adequately and run like the wind — are gone, nothing more than a memory for the way NU football used to be.

Kansas football notebook

An offensive line relies so much on camaraderie to stay effective, and sometimes personnel can affect it.

Jayhawks have different view of Nebraska fans

Lawrence braces for red-clad 'Husker backers

You know what to expect. You’ll see them all over town today. Droves of bulky, red-clad people will be among us, corn-fed football fans blocking the way to breakfast at your favorite spot, or slipping ahead of you into a Mass. Street parking spot.

KU swimmers prove ranking with two wins

When the latest Division I top 25 swimming and diving poll was released Friday afternoon, an unfamiliar team appeared on the list. For the first time since 1997, Kansas University is nationally ranked, cracking the list at No. 24.

Coaches correct on race

Before Joe Paterno gets dunked in the same tub of recycled hot water where Fisher DeBerry nearly drowned last week, let’s get one thing straight: They’re right. Both of them. Black athletes run faster.

6News video: Fans in frenzy after KU’s victory over Nebraska

For the second straight week, the goalposts came down as Jayhawk fans celebrated KU’s win against Nebraska. It has been 36 years since the Jayhawks have taken out the Cornhuskers and for some fans, this was a party more than three decades in the making.

6News video: Former coach gives insight to KU’s last win against Nebraska

Floyd Temple knows all about Kansas’ last win against Nebraska. Temple was one of the last coaches who helped lead the Jayhawks to a victory against Nebraska in 1968.

Swanson runs offense smoothly

It was the first time Kansas University has resorted to the four-minute, keep-the-blasted-football-out-of-the-other-team’s-hands offense this season.

Mayer: Mayer: Offense depends on line

Analysts keep saying Kansas University will win more football games when its offensive “skill players” get more productive and consistent. They mean quarterbacks, running backs, fullbacks and receivers, the usual suspects. Not with me.

Former coach gives insight to KU’s last win against Nebraska

Floyd Temple knows all about Kansas’ last win against Nebraska. Temple was one of the last coaches who helped lead the Jayhawks to a victory against Nebraska in 1968.

Jayhawks to face Huskers

The Jayhawks hope to erase 36 years of bad memories when they face off against the Huskers on Saturday. Nebraska has beaten Kansas every year since 1968. The game is set for noon at Memorial Stadium.

Hawkins signs diversion agreement

Kansas University men’s basketball guard Jeff Hawkins recently signed a diversion agreement in municipal court after being charged earlier this year with using a stolen KU parking pass.

Former players gather to pay tribute to Mather

If ever there were a game for the Kansas University football team to “win for the Gipper,” Saturday’s matchup with Nebraska would be it.

Recruit hopes to top out as 7-footer

A final growth spurt is not out of the question for future Kansas University basketball center Cole Aldrich, a 6-foot-11, 250-pound high school junior from Bloomington, Minn.

Back to ‘68

Yes, it has been a long time since Kansas University beat Nebraska in college football. Since 1968, the Huskers have beaten the Jayhawks every year.

Considering every player on the Kansas University football roster was born in the 1980s, picking any of their brains about 1968 is just as beneficial as asking them about their memories of the Middle Ages.

Keegan: Keegan: Local Husker unhappy

It’s Nebraska week in Lawrence, and that’s supposed to mean the Weinmaster family dresses in red and heads to Memorial Stadium to watch the Cornhuskers add to a winning streak over Kansas University that stands at 36.

Big 12 reprimands Nebraska coach

Callahan disciplined for throat-slashing gesture toward official

Nebraska coach Bill Callahan was reprimanded publicly by the Big 12 Conference on Thursday for making an apparent throat-slashing gesture after an argument with an official during the Cornhuskers’ game against Oklahoma.

Keegan: Keegan: Despite defense, Kansas will fall

Young hotshot assistant coaches will get head-coaching jobs this coming winter, and they’ll be looking for experienced coordinators to help them ease their transitions.

6Sports video: KU track legend to be inducted into Hall of Fame

Three-time US indoor champion and Kansas track legend Wes Santee will soon be a member of the Track Hall of Fame. Santee is one of seven people who will be inducted into the Hall of Fame on December 1.

6Sports video: Bowl hopes still alive for Jayhawks

A win Saturday against Nebraska will keep Kansas in the hunt for a Bowl game. Although media and fans are looking at the big picture, the Jayhawks aren’t looking beyond the Huskers.

Santee part of 2005 Hall of Fame class

Former Kansas University track standout Wes Santee will be inducted into the National Track and Field Hall of Fame on Dec. 1.

6Sports video: Huskers happier about passing ball

Nebraska’s offense is no longer known for lining up and running over people. Instead, the Huskers are now in favor of passing the ball. Not only is the style a big change for Husker fans but it is also a big change for teams trying to play defense.

Huskers expect ‘challenge’ from KU

The Nebraska football team is looking forward to its game against Kansas University this weekend, coach Bill Callahan said after the team’s two-hour practice Thursday inside Memorial Stadium.

Giddens eager to move ahead

J.R. Giddens wants people to know he is a better man than the one portrayed by prosecutors and newspaper accounts describing his role in a fight May 19 outside a Lawrence bar.

Huskers happier about passing ball

Nebraska’s offense is no longer known for lining up and running over people. Instead, the Huskers are now in favor of passing the ball. Not only is the style a big change for Husker fans but it is also a big change for teams trying to play defense.

Bowl hopes still alive for Jayhawks

A win Saturday against Nebraska will keep Kansas in the hunt for a Bowl game. Although media and fans are looking at the big picture, the Jayhawks aren’t looking beyond the Huskers.

KU track legend to be inducted into Hall of Fame

Three-time US indoor champion and Kansas track legend Wes Santee will soon be a member of the Track Hall of Fame. Santee is one of seven people who will be inducted into the Hall of Fame on December 1.

Swimmer honored

Kansas University freshman Ashley Leidigh was named CollegeSwimming.com National Collegiate Swimmer of the Week (NCSW). Leidigh is one of six swimmers to earn the award. The Merriam native joins Sergiy Fesenko (Indiana), Sarah Watson (Ouchita Baptist), Chris Achey (Ouchita Baptist), Kelly Kono (Washington University) and Koji Takahashi (Olivet) as swimmers of the week.

Jayhawk sports notebook

¢ Cross country 12th ¢ Swimmer honored

Soccer team falls, 3-1, in tournament opener

Nebraska ended Kansas University’s stay in first round of the Big 12 Conference soccer championship with a 3-1 victory over the Jayhawks on Wednesday.

Punter for KU makes short list

Tucker semifinalist for Ray Guy Award

Kansas University sophomore Kyle Tucker gives a lot of credit for his booming punts to a camp he attended in New Orleans run by former NFL punter Ray Guy.

Cross country 12th

Kansas University’s cross country team is ranked 12th in the country in this week’s Mondo Men’s CC rankings. The Jayhawks finished third overall at the Big 12 championship meet, an improvement on their previous best finish, a fourth-place result the past two seasons. In addition to the No. 12 national ranking, the team supplanted the University of Minnesota as the No. 1 team in the Midwest region.

6Sports video: Kansas volleyball falls

The past month was unkind to the Jayhawks, and the brand-new month of November isn’t much better so far for Kansas.

Women’s basketball tickets on sale now

Kansas University women’s basketball season tickets are on sale. The Jayhawks will play 21 games in Allen Fieldhouse, including two exhibition games, 11 nonconference games and eight Big 12 Conference matchups.

Women’s basketball tickets on sale now

Kansas University women’s basketball season tickets are on sale. The Jayhawks will play 21 games in Allen Fieldhouse, including two exhibition games, 11 nonconference games and eight Big 12 Conference matchups.

KU volleyball freefall continues

So many things have held Kansas University back in its current eight-match volleyball losing streak.

KU volleyball freefall continues

Rare delay penalty proves costly as Jayhawks drop eighth straight

So many things have held Kansas University back in its current eight-match volleyball losing streak.

Becker leaves Nebraska to join Kansas AD staff

Theresa Becker, assistant director of compliance at the University of Nebraska since 1997, has been named associate director of athletics for compliance at Kansas University.

Birthday surprise

Ballyhooed prep Aldrich presents himself

Cole Aldrich, who decided weeks ago he wanted to play college basketball at Kansas University, waited until Monday to make it official.

6Sports video: Aldrich commits on 17th birthday

Bill Self has his first verbal commitment from the class of 2007. Cole Aldrich has confirmed that he will play his college ball at Kansas.

Kansas volleyball falls

The past month was unkind to the Jayhawks, and the brand-new month of November isn’t much better so far for Kansas.

Aldrich commits on 17th birthday

Bill Self has his first verbal commitment from the class of 2007. Cole Aldrich has confirmed that he will play his college ball at Kansas.

Minnesota junior center Cole Aldrich verbally commits to Kansas

No. 9 player in 2007 class says atmosphere and chance to work with former NBA player Manning made choice easier

Cole Aldrich, a 6-foot-11, 250-pound center from Bloomington (Minn.) Jefferson High, made public on Wednesday his decision to orally commit to Kansas University.

6Sports video: Soccer team prepares for Big 12 tourney

The fifth-seed Jayhawks will open with Nebraska in Big 12 Tournament play Wednesday.

6Sports video: Swanson’s starting spot undisputed

Finally, the Jayhawks have an undisputed quarterback. Last week, Jason Swanson showed why he’s the man by leading KU over Missouri 13-3.

Injured cheerleader’s condition unavailable

The condition of a Kansas University cheerleader injured and then transported from Memorial Stadium during Saturday’s homecoming game was unavailable Tuesday because of medical privacy rules, said Jim Marchiony, KU’s associate athletic director.

Ten ex-Jayhawks on NBA rosters

Ten former Kansas University men’s basketball players, including rookies Aaron Miles and Wayne Simien, will be playing in the NBA this season.

Woodling: Woodling: KU skid with NU boggling

Glen Mason had nine opportunities and couldn’t do it. Don Fambrough had eight chances, and Fam, too, shot blanks.

Nebraska shooting for quick start at KU

Nebraska’s coaches and players know it’s important to get off to a better start Saturday against Kansas University.

Injured cheerleader’s condition unavailable

The condition of a Kansas University cheerleader injured and then transported from Memorial Stadium during Saturday’s homecoming game was unavailable Tuesday because of medical privacy rules, said Jim Marchiony, KU’s associate athletic director.

Suspect in Moon Bar fight pleads no contest

Jeremiah Creswell says he didn’t do it.

Kansas’ Reid breaks silence

Outspoken linebacker no longer itching for a fight with offense

After contemplating cleaning a few of his teammates’ clocks after an Oct. 15 football game, Kansas University senior Nick Reid found what he felt was a more appropriate place for his fist — in his own mouth.

Minnesota prep Aldrich headed to KU

One of the top high school basketball players in the Class of 2007 today is expected to make public his decision to attend Kansas University.

Keegan kreamed in contest

Journal-World sports editor Tom Keegan was kreamed by just about every competitor who entered his weekly pick-em contest last week.

Swanson’s starting spot undisputed

Finally, the Jayhawks have an undisputed quarterback. Last week, Jason Swanson showed why he’s the man by leading KU over Missouri 13-3.

Soccer team prepares for Big 12 tourney

The fifth-seed Jayhawks will open with Nebraska in Big 12 Tournament play Wednesday.

Giddens pleads no contest to battery charge

Former Kansas University basketball player J.R. Giddens returned from New Mexico on Monday to resolve his role in the brawl that ended his career here.

Keegan: Keegan: In search of top scorers

The assignment I gave myself was easy, or so I thought: Attend a Kansas University basketball practice and walk away with a good idea of who will lead the Jayhawks in scoring.

Wright battling big men at KU practice

A weary Julian Wright trudged Monday night out of Allen Fieldhouse carrying a small bag of goodies.

D’s numbers don’t lie

Statistically, Jayhawk defense nearly best in nation

Two yards. That’s all that separates Kansas University’s football from being the best defense in the nation against the run. Six feet.

KU’s Smith, Gault honored

Kansas University senior Caroline Smith and junior Holly Gault were named to the All-Big 12 Conference First Team on Monday by the league’s coaches.

KU-UT on TV

Kansas University’s Nov. 12 football game at Texas will kick off at 2:30 p.m. and will be televised by ABC.

Sonics’ Collison ready to roam middle

Former Kansas University power forward to help where needed for Seattle's NBA franchise

In the back of his mind, Nick Collison knew there would be a day when the Seattle SuperSonics would ask him to play center. When that day arrived, the 6-foot-9 power forward didn’t fully embrace the idea.

6Sports video: Defense stops MU’s Smith

This year’s Kansas defense is considered one of the best in Kansas University history. On Saturday, for the third straight year in a row, the Jayhawk defense stifled the Tigers’ offense while holding the Big 12’s leading rusher Brad Smith to just 38 yards.

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