Stories for November 30, 2008

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Daniel shrugs off setback

Mizzou QB unfazed

Saturday’s 40-37 loss to Kansas University might have had an effect on many of the Missouri players, but MU quarterback Chase Daniel didn’t want to be included in that bunch.

With Missouri University standout and national all-purpose-yardage leader Jeremy Maclin on the field during Saturday’s Border War matchup at Arrowhead Stadium, there was a good chance fans would be treated to a standout performance by an electric, do-it-all performer.

Wounded warriors key KU’s Border War victory

Taking a glance at his football team early last week, there was not a lot for Kansas University coach Mark Mangino to smile about.

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No. 7 Texas Tech barely survives Baylor

Mike Leach had a novel idea about how to break a possible three-way tie in the Big 12 South following No. 7 Texas Tech’s 35-28 victory against Baylor.

Wisconsin upsets No. 6 Baylor

A recap of Big 12 women’s basketball action.

KSU dropped at buzzer

A recap of Big 12 men’s basketball action

Extra practice, rest helpful for ailing KU women’s team

Baylor and Texas Tech were in the Virgin Islands. Iowa State was in Honolulu. Texas A&M ventured to Malibu, Calif. While many Big 12 Conference women’s basketball teams were playing last week in vacation spots, Kansas University’s players stayed home and practiced.

Briscoe shines in return role

Oklahoma makes BCS statement in 61-41 win

Now it’s up to voters and computers. Sam Bradford threw for 370 yards and four touchdowns, and No. 3 Oklahoma based its case for a BCS bump on its high-powered offense, outscoring No. 11 Oklahoma State 61-41 Saturday night in the highest-scoring Bedlam rivalry game in the century-old series.

Keegan: Reesing, Meier draw winning play in sand

A platoon of coaches on both sides watching two solid weeks of football game film from sunup to way past sundown. Memorizing formations. Devising schemes. Constantly studying. Boiling it down and drilling it into the heads of the players.

Kansas’ Little staying upbeat

Mario Little stood near midcourt in a dress shirt and slacks, chatting with his Kansas University basketball teammates as they stretched before Friday’s home game against Coppin State.

Daniel shrugs off setback

Mizzou QB unfazed

Saturday’s 40-37 loss to Kansas University might have had an effect on many of the Missouri players, but MU quarterback Chase Daniel didn’t want to be included in that bunch.

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