Stories for January 1, 2008

6sports video: KU women host clinic

Head coach Bonnie Henrickson and the Kansas women’s basketball team rang in the new year by hosting their annual Holiday Hoops clinic.

6News video: Fans make the drive to Orange Bowl

For many KU fans, seeing the Orange Bowl on a big screen TV just doesn’t do it.

6News video: Orange Bowl of yore not forgotten

As KU prepares for its Orange Bowl appearance, some fans are thinking of a similar game.

6Sports video: KU’s Robinson, Chalmers master thieves

When it comes to picking the pocket of opponents on the hardwood, there are few better in the nation than KU’s Mario Chalmers and Russell Robinson.

6Sports video: ‘Hawks battle rain in Miami

Mark Mangino and the Jayhawks were forced to practice in some unexpected elements in Miami on Tuesday.

Virginia Tech fans call Lawrence home

Birds of different feather to root for Hokies

Not all Lawrencians will be donning crimson and blue for Thursday’s Orange Bowl. There are some Virginia Tech Hokies in town. Steve and Ashley Strand are two local Hokies who bleed maroon and orange, even though Steve is a native Kansan. “I figured we were going to play either KU or Mizzou,” Steve Strand said. “I was a little hesitant at first because I didn’t want to root against KU because I love KU, but I’ve got to go with the alma mater.”

1948 players revisit Orange Bowl experience

Jayhawk fans hope the third time’s a charm in the Orange Bowl, but perhaps none more so than members of Kansas University’s first team to make that trip to Miami.

Lesser lights shine

Small stars help make KU offense go

It sounded like a cliche six months ago, the kind of quote you’ve heard before. Ed Warinner sat behind the desk in his second-floor office over the summer, trying to explain Kansas University’s new offensive approach on the football field without giving away too many secrets.

Ryan Wood’s Orange Bowl notebook

Virginia Tech standout cornerback Brandon Flowers is from nearby Delray Beach, Fla., meaning that Thursday’s Orange Bowl at Dolphin Stadium will be a great chance for family to see him play.

Woodling: Woodling: A look at year ahead

Happy New Year. You have questions about 2008 and I don’t have answers, of course, because I don’t have a crystal ball. But I do have opinions.

Dayton charges into AP’s Top 25

Rout of Pitt gives Flyers first ranking in four years; guard Roberts making name for himself

Dayton was impressive with its road win over Louisville. The Flyers went a lot further with their 25-point rout of previously unbeaten Pittsburgh last weekend, a victory that moved them into The Associated Press’ Top 25 for the first time in four years.

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