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Extra Minutes: Kansas 86, Yale 53
Tying up loose ends from KU’s final game of the 2007 calendar year, smoking Yale out 86-53. The Jayhawks forced 27 Bulldog turnovers and recorded 18 steals, including a career-high eight by Russell Robinson.
Jackson’s 20 points, Robinson’s eight swipes pace KU in 86-53 dusting of Yale
Russell Robinson fell one short of tying the school record set by Aaron Miles, but set a new personal best in swipes with eight, as KU shut down Yale from start to finish. The senior point guard also added five assists to the effort. Darnell Jackson led four Jayhawks in double figures with 20 points, adding five rebounds to go with it. Darrell Arthur and Mario Chalmers each scored 11 for the Jayhawks, while Brandon Rush added 10. KU improves to 13-0 on the season with two non-conference tilts left before the Big 12 opener in two weeks against Nebraska. The Jayhawks are off until next Saturday, when they’ll play on the road at Boston College in an 11 a.m. central time tip.
Ryan Wood’s KU football notebook
The police sirens howled through the neighborhood streets, and the Kansas University football team’s buses were flanked by flashing red-and-blue lights on the way to practice Friday. Such an entrance is expected when President Bush is arriving somewhere. But this was just the Jayhawks, heading to Barry University in Miami Shores, Fla., for their first team practice in Florida before next week’s Orange Bowl against Virginia Tech.
Spurs ink former Jayhawk Langford
After successful D-League stint, guard rejoins team that cut him in preseason
Keith Langford, who was not selected in the 2005 NBA Draft despite being the sixth-leading scorer in Kansas University history, signed a contract Friday with the San Antonio Spurs. Langford, 24, was plucked from the roster of the Austin (Texas) Toros, where he averaged 23.2 points and 6.2 rebounds in nine games for the NBA Developmental League team affiliated with the Spurs.
Olathe twins return to Kansas with Yale
Former Olathe South standout Nick Holmes was not treated as the enemy during introductions before the Yale-Kansas basketball game on Jan. 4, 2006, in Allen Fieldhouse. The Jayhawk faithful, in fact, gave the lifelong KU fan a nice round of applause despite the fact Nick and his twin brother, Caleb, were playing for the squad dressed in Yale Blue and White jerseys.
JoePa plays down milestone appearance
Enough about milestones. Joe Paterno hasn’t counted his games and he’s not going to start now.
BC salvages once-promising year
Matt Ryan’s final game at Boston College made coach Jeff Jagodzinski’s first season one of the best in school history.
Together again
Brothers relish different roles as KU reconvenes
Of all people, Marcus Henry spent much of his childhood being mentioned alongside bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger. For being one of the skinniest players on Kansas University’s football team, such a comparison is a little strange. But it’s Henry’s other half who might get the blame for this one. Marcus is three minutes older than his twin brother, Maurice.
TCU holds on for 20-13 Texas Bowl victory
In a Texas Bowl with a Southwest Conference flavor, TCU took care of its old rivals from Houston. Andy Dalton ran for a touchdown and Justin Watts had the go-ahead score to help TCU to a 20-13 victory over Houston on Friday night in the Texas Bowl.
Sutton misses out on win No. 799
Eddie Sutton returned to coaching Friday night, but rather than recording win No. 799, the 71-year-old settled for loss No. 316.
Oregon State tops Terps in Emerald
Yvenson Bernard couldn’t be stopped, and Oregon State’s defense never let Maryland get started.
Big 12 Women: Gant lifts Texas A&M; Texas upends DePaul
Danielle Gant had 22 points, eight rebounds, five assists and four steals to help Texas A&M beat Texas-Arlington, 69-55, on Friday. Takia Starks had 13 points, and Patrice Reado added 12 for the Aggies (10-2).
Smith center of attention at Liberty
It’s all about Kevin Smith. Today’s Liberty Bowl offers plenty of story lines. There’s Sylvester Croom’s revitalization of moribund Mississippi State and George O’Leary’s resurrection of Central Florida and his career. But all anyone wants to talk about is Smith’s chase of Barry Sanders’ single-season rushing record. Everyone except Smith, that is.
Ex-Jayhawk Rideau joins Bears’ roster
The Chicago Bears have placed cornerback Nate Vasher on injured reserve and signed wide receiver Brandon Rideau to their 53-man roster.
A&M apologizes to Paterno
Texas A&M officials have apologized to Penn State administrators for a student leader’s references to needing a “casket” for coach Joe Paterno.
Keegan: Keegan: Stars emerged in 1969
College years offer hints of future fame. Before taking a reverse-order look at the 10 names involved in the 35th Orange Bowl (Penn State 15, Kansas 14) who developed into the biggest stars, consider one man who deserves special mention.
Home court advantage
Cindy Self raises a family in the spotlight, commits time to charitable children's organizations
Cindy Kelly came to Lawrence for the first time as a sophomore to cheer for Oklahoma State University’s basketball team when the Cowboys played the Jayhawks in 1984. OSU lost to Kansas, but Cindy was formally introduced to a Cowboy basketball player who had caught her eye.
Top 25 Roundup: Cougars stifle N.C. A&T, 67-34
Derrick Low scored 19 points, and No. 4 Washington State’s top-ranked defense did the rest in a 67-34 victory over North Carolina A&T on Friday night.