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KU’s Thompson tackles new role
Jayhawk Kenneth Thompson has emerged as the kickoff return specialist. Although the junior is used to delivering hard hits, he says he is now ready to take some.
KU prepares for ASU
Appalachian State University could be a tough foe for Kansas University on Saturday. ASU caused four turnovers and knocked off Eastern Kentucky, 24-16. That win was enough to get the Mountaineers into the I-AA Top 25.
KU volleyball will host second tourney
For the second time in two weeks, the Kansas University volleyball team will host its own tournament on Friday. The Jayhawks will take on Virginia Commonwealth and Michigan State in the Pizza Hut Jayhawk Invitational.
KU radio commentator will be sidelined four-to-six weeks
Max Falkenstien underwent emergency surgery on Wednesday
Legendary Kansas University broadcaster Max Falkenstien underwent emergency intestinal surgery at Lawrence Memorial Hospital Wednesday morning. “I underwent emergency surgery Wednesday for an intestinal blockage,” Falkenstien said in a statement released by the university. “Malignancies were removed but my physicians and I are optimistic for a full recovery. I anticipate a four-to-six week recovery period after which I hope to return to the broadcast booth.”
Broadcaster Falkenstien hospitalized after surgery
Kansas University broadcaster Max Falkenstien had intestinal surgery Wednesday at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
KU athletics changes its face
Hal Sandy drew Kansas University’s happy Jayhawk in 1946 and later sold the rights to KU for $250.
Meier good to go
Freshman QB set to return to practice after procedure
A week of anxiety surrounding the Kansas University football family ended on a happy note Wednesday, when freshman quarterback Kerry Meier was cleared to play again after undergoing a procedure to combat a potentially serious heart ailment.
Juco transfer Cox earns start
Like most newcomers, Jake Cox has clear memories of treading water alongside other incoming Kansas University football players last spring.
6Sports video: KU’s kicking game undergoing renaissance
Extra points and field goals have been anything but automatic the past several years at KU. For instance, last season Johnny Beck missed six three-pointers and half of his point-after tries. His struggles led to the emergence of Scott Webb; since the sophomore started kicking extra points, the Jayhawks haven’t missed.
6Sports video: Meier cleared to practice next week
Touted freshman quarterback Kerry Meier has been cleared to play football beginning Monday after undergoing a procedure to combat Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome, a electrical cardiovascular ailment.
Keegan: Keegan: Smart move? Start Luke
Sometimes being too smart gets in the way of doing the smart thing.
Chat transcript with KU volleyball coach Ray Bechard
Chat with Kansas University volleyball coach Ray Bechard Welcome to our online chat with Kansas University volleyball coach Ray Bechard. The chat took place on Thursday, September 8, at 1:30 PM and is now closed, but you can read the full transcript on this page.