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Extra Minutes: Kansas 92, Washburn 60
Tying up loose ends from KU’s win over Washburn, which marked the return of junior guard Brandon Rush from a knee injury sustained while preparing for last summer’s NBA Draft.
6Sports video: B-Rush is back
Five and a half months after surgery to repair a torn ACL, Jayhawk junior guard made his 2007 KU debut this evening against Washburn University.
6News video: Governors place bets on Border Showdown
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius and Missouri Gov. Matt Blunt place a friendly wager on the Border Showdown. They have agreed to wear the colors of the opposing team if their team is defeated on Saturday.
6Sports video: Talib named Nagurski finalist
Aqib Talib is a finalist for the Bronco Nagurski Trophy, given to the best defensive college player of the year.
6Sports video: Seniors set for last home game
Thirteen KU seniors will say goodbye to Memorial State when they take on Iowa State in the last Jayhawk home game of the year.
6Sports video: Useless trivia with DJ
Useless fieldhouse trivia with DJ Whetter and Kevin Romary.
6Sports video: Hawks face third Kansas opponent
The Hawks play yet another small Kansas school tonight at Allen Fieldhouse. Kevin Romary has more from the hardwood.
6Sports video: Fine: ‘We’ve come a long way’
Senior tight end Derek Fine has seen the Jayhawks come from 2-10 in 2002 to 10-0 in 2007.
6Sports video: Bonnie’s bunch gains Goodrich
Bonnie Henrickson received good news on Wednesday: the Jayhawks signed three players for next season, including one of the top 50 players in the nation.
Rush’s return and Rodrick’s sparkle pace KU to 92-60 win
Brandon Rush was the story of the night, though, playing all 12 of his minutes before the half and resting in the second stanza. He was active and unafraid, finishing with seven points, three rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal. Rodrick Stewart also showed to be a valuable replacement in game one without Sherron Collins. He had nine points, four rebounds, four assists and an emphatic blocked shot at the end. KU is off now until the night before Thanksgiving (next Wednesday), when the Jayhawks host Northern Arizona for the second straight year. Tip time will be 7 p.m.
Talib named one of five finalists for Nagurski award
Kansas Universiy junior cornerback Aqib Talib on Thursday was named one of five finalists for the 2007 Bronko Nagurski award, which is given annually to the nation’s top defensive player. The other four finalists are Ohio State junior linebacker James Laurinaitis, LSU defensive tackle Glenn Dorsey, Virginia defensive end Chris Long and South Florida defensive end George Selvie.
Collins upbeat after surgery
Guard vows to 'be there' for teammates during recovery
Sherron Collins’ mother, Stacey, was prepared to hop on a plane and travel from Chicago to Lawrence on Monday after hearing her son was headed to surgery to repair a stress fracture in his left foot.
Mayer: Mayer: A chance to trump the Tigers
Kansas University never has looked ahead to a football game against Missouri with a greater opportunity for glitz and glory than it does this year. The first time for anything even remotely comparable was 60 years ago, in 1947, when the first bowl game in KU history was at stake.
Decorations show Jayhawk fans’ excitement
It’s amazing what an undefeated football team can do for the mood of fans who’ve waited years to see it. This week, if Jayhawk fans in Lawrence need a reminder about the team’s record, all they have to do is drive by a home in the 1300 block of Kentucky Street, where a group of students has designed “10-0” in Christmas lights.
Offenses flying high
Potent attacks put opposing defenses in catch-up mode
Kansas University’s football team dropped 76 points on Nebraska earlier this month, gave up 39 and made headlines for winning a game featuring an unheard-of 115 points. Amazingly, that total was blown away seven days later. North Texas and Navy exploded for 136 points last week in a 74-62 Navy victory in Denton, Texas.
Struggle to survive
KU lets 25-point lead dwindle, holds on
Bonnie Henrickson opened her postgame media session with a plea. “If you have an answer,” the Kansas University women’s basketball coach said, “I’m open to suggestions.” Henrickson had just watched the Jayhawks stage a Jekyll and Hyde performance in clipping UMKC, 64-58, on Wednesday night in Allen Fieldhouse.
Rush might take court vs. Washburn
If Brandon Rush has his say, he’ll not only dress, but also play in today’s 7 p.m. home game against Washburn. “I’m dying to play … but it’s not my decision. If it was up to me, I’d say go ahead, but it’s not up to me. No matter what … it’s going to be pretty soon,” said Rush, who has made a steady comeback from June 1 ACL surgery.
Husker assistant threatened
University of Nebraska police are looking for a man who left two threatening voicemail messages for Cornhuskers defensive coordinator Kevin Cosgrove.
Temple seeking extra year
If the sixth-ranked Missouri Tigers have their way, leading rusher Tony Temple will get a second Senior Day send-off next fall.
Ryan Wood’s KU football notebook
Injury report: KU coach Mark Mangino said he wasn’t sure whether safety Patrick Resby would be ready to play Saturday against Iowa State, after sitting out last week’s game with an undisclosed injury.
Kansas volleyball falls to K-State in four
The Kansas University volleyball team fell, 3-1, to Kansas State on Wednesday. KU took the first game before KSU rallied to win the final three.
It’s official: They’re Jayhawks
Twins, juco standout sign; two more letters on way today
Twins Marcus and Markieff Morris will arrive at Kansas University as Rivals.com’s No. 37- and 72-rated players nationally. They’re even better than that, Jayhawk coach Bill Self said Wednesday after receiving signed letters of intent from the Philadelphia duo.
Freshmen lift MSU past ULM
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo got everything he expected from his freshmen - and then some. Freshman Chris Allen scored 17 points, and All-American Drew Neitzel had 15 to help No. 12 Michigan State withstand a 3-point barrage and beat Louisiana-Monroe, 83-65, on Wednesday night in a CBE Classic regional final.
Wooden, UNT clip Cowboys
Keith Wooden and Josh White scored 25 points apiece to lead North Texas over Oklahoma State Wednesday night. The Mean Green (2-0) used runs of 17 and 10 points to pull away twice from Oklahoma State (1-1). It was North Texas’ first win in three tries in the all-time series against the Cowboys.