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6Sports video: Baylor tops Tech
Pat Knight’s head coaching debut didn’t quite go the way he would have liked on Wednesday night against the Baylor Bears.
6Sports video: KSU handles Huskers
K-State’s freshman sensation Michael Beasley took over against Nebraska on Wednesday night.
6Sports video: Self looks for better defense against Baylor
It’s hard to imagine there’s much to complain about when it comes to the Kansas men’s basketball team, but if head coach Bill Self is allowed to be picky, he’d love to see better team defense this weekend.
6Sports video: Aldrich steps up against Mizzou
KU center Cole Aldrich came up big against the Missouri Tigers on Monday.
6Sports video: KU women go back to basics against ISU
The Kansas women’s basketball team held the Iowa State Cyclones to just 39 percent shooting in Saturday’s victory.
6Sports video: Texas victorious in red river shootout
Texas junior A.J. Abrams led the Longhorns to victory over Oklahoma on Wednesday night.
6Sports video: Kansas football signs 20
The Orange Bowl champion Kansas football team welcomed 20 new members to the Jayhawk fold on Wednesday.
Signing Day Q&A: Tanner Hawkinson
One position sure to have a fiery competition this spring for the Kansas University football team is the starting tight end spot. With the graduation of Derek Fine, sophomore Bradley Dedeaux will be the lone holdover in 2008. One of three incoming freshmen who will have a shot to earn the seat at the table is in-state product Tanner Hawkinson. The 6-foot-6, 245-pounder out of McPherson had 30 catches for 500 yards and five TDs as a senior, which followed up a 24-catch, 363-yard, nine-score showing in 2006. Hawkinson seems to be a natural fit for Ed Warinner’s spread offense with his athleticism and size being an asset when splitting out wide. He signed his letter of intent Wednesday morning, then later in the day took some time to chat with Ryan Greene.
Signing Day Q&A: Daymond Patterson
Kansas University’s football program continues to make its mark in the state of Texas on the recruiting front. Grabbing guys overlooked by other schools has paid big dividends for the Jayhawks in recent years. Several of those guys - such as Aqib Talib, James McClinton, Dexton Fields and Anthony Collins - were integral in KU’s 12-1 run and Orange Bowl win in 2007. On signing day 2008, the Jayhawks landed six high school prospects from the Lonestar State. Included is 5-foot-9, 175 pound receiver Daymond Patterson of North Mesquite High. A 2007 first team Class 5A selection, Patterson was a jack of all trades. He had 69 receptions for 826 yards and 12 scores, 16 kick returns for 469 yards and two TDs, then 194 punt return yards and another trip to pay dirt. Patterson took time to catch up with Ryan Greene after signing his letter of intent Wednesday morning.
KU inks 20 recruits on Signing Day
In all, the Jayhawks inked 16 high schools players and three junior college players. They also signed Alonso Rojas, a punter who last played at Bowling Green. The star of the class may be Jocques Crawford, a 6-foot-1, 230-pound running back out of Cisco (Texas) Junior College. Crawford was the NJCAA offensive player of the year in 2007 after rushing for 1,935 yards.
Signing Day press conference canceled due to weather
As schools across the country traditionally do, KU coach Mark Mangino was planning on sharing his thoughts at 3:30 p.m. today on the 2008 signing class, which is expected to consist of around 20 players. But a snowstorm hit Lawrence and canceled classes, and KU has delayed Mangino’s press conference until Tuesday.
Woodling: Woodling: Knight’s Lubbock exile ends
Napoleon Bonaparte had it better than Bob Knight. After being deposed by the French government, Napoleon spent less than a year in exile on the remote island of Elba. Knight spent seven long years in exile on the vast Llano Estacado of west Texas after being deposed by Myles Brand, then the president of Indiana University, because of a “pattern of unacceptable behavior.”
OSU halts No. 5 Baylor’s 13-game winning streak
Danielle Green scored 16 points, and Maria Cordero added 15 points and 13 rebounds as No. 17 Oklahoma State beat fifth-ranked Baylor, 77-67, Tuesday night to snap the Bears’ 13-game winning streak.
KU snags several in-state recruits
Some years, the state of Kansas is hard-pressed to produce five Division-I football prospects. Total. This was not one of those years. And when the in-state harvest is rich, the in-state schools often win.
Texas A&M too much for Iowa State
Bryan Davis and Josh Carter took charge of the usually balanced Texas A&M offense and led the Aggies to their most decisive road win of the season. Davis scored 16 points on 8-of-11 shooting, Carter added 12 and No. 18 Texas A&M cruised past Iowa State, 69-51, for its fourth straight win.
Transition to Pat Knight will be easy, Raiders say
Pat Knight was too busy preparing for his opening game as the new coach at Texas Tech to show up for his first news conference since replacing his father. Instead, several players appeared Tuesday to discuss the surprising move that saw Hall of Fame coach Bob Knight resign and turn the team over to his son with 10 games left in the regular-season.
KU hall of fame to induct 33
Several Olympians and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famers will be among those inducted Saturday into Kansas University’s Athletics Hall of Fame.
Ex-Jayhawks Langford, Thomas honored
Former Kansas University basketball players Keith Langford and Billy Thomas have been named NBA Development League all-stars. Langford, who plays for the Austin (Texas) Toros, and Thomas, who toils for the Colorado 14ers, will play in the D-League all-star game at 2 p.m., Feb. 16, at Morial Convention Center in New Orleans. The game is part of NBA All-Star weekend.
Hoyas overcome slow start
The worst team in the Big East was leading the conference’s best team by nine points late the first half. South Florida was shooting 77 percent. One player, DuJuan Summers, had accounted for four of Georgetown’s meager tally of five baskets.
Knight always did what he thought was right
Pick a list regarding coaching and Bob Knight was at the top of it or not far away. Victories. National championships. Tirades. Respect. Loathing. What Knight did while running a college basketball program or a U.S. national team always made headlines - good and bad.
Kansas football moves celebration
Kansas University is moving its public football celebration to 7:30 p.m. on March 8. It will be held in Allen Fieldhouse.
Commentary: Knight ends career with a whimper
In the end, against all odds and most predictions, Bob Knight, a coach unrivaled in genius as well as temper, went out with a whimper. No victimized players. No fuming bosses. No farewell tour. No bouquets. No last zinger. No more fire.