Stories for December 29, 2008

KU’s Thornton to miss Insight Bowl

Kansas University cornerback Justin Thornton did not make the trip to Tempe, Ariz., for Wednesday’s Insight Bowl for undisclosed disciplinary reasons, according to team officials, and will not be present when the Jayhawks take on Minnesota at 5 p.m. Wednesday at Sun Devil Stadium.

Gophers receiver Decker tough as they come

It’s been a long season for Eric Decker. From the start of training camp until Decker wound up having post-regular-season knee surgery, the Gophers star wide receiver has paid his dues for being quarterback Adam Weber’s top target.

Stanford crushes Raiders

A recap of Big 12 men’s and women’s basketball action.

Minnesota coach hasn’t earned extension

Minnesota coach Tim Brewster seems to be headed for an extension he doesn’t deserve, whether the measuring stick is athletics or academics.

Jayhawks return to practice in good spirits after break

Kansas University’s basketball players, who were awarded a three-day Christmas furlough, returned to campus for one practice Saturday night and two Sunday — one before and one after the Jayhawks’ 21⁄2-hour holiday clinic for youths.

Heels stomp Rutgers

A recap of men’s Top 25 basketball action

Holiday spirit fills Blakesley home

Thanksgiving in the Blakesley household has reached legendary proportions. Well, make that very, very large proportions.

Keegan: Kansas in elite company

Earning back-to-back bowl bids, not as difficult as it once was because of bowl inflation, still ranks as an accomplishment because it’s a school first for Kansas University. Winning three bowl games in a four-year span, another school first, can be accomplished with a victory against Minnesota on Wednesday evening in Tempe, Ariz.

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