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