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Reesing throws for career-best 412 yards; KU defeats Louisiana Tech, 29-0
KU quarterback finishes 32 of 38 with three touchdowns
Final, KU wins 29-0. Two more rushes by Quigley ends the game. KU improves to 2-0 with impressive performances by both Reesing and the Jayhawks’ defense.
Coffman hurdles his way to another big game
Missouri tight end had nine catches for 120 yards - and two trademark jumps - in Tigers' season-opening victory over Illinois
At 6-6 and 245 pounds, Missouri’s tight end does not fit the image of a player whose signature move is hurdling opponents.
NU kicker runs FG streak to 12
When kicker Alex Henery was in his first year at Nebraska in 2006, TV announcers sometimes confused him on the sideline with Adam Carriker.
KU soccer moves to 3-0
Freshmen forwards Kortney Clifton and Emily Cressy scored two goals apiece, and Jessica Bush recorded a pair of assists in Kansas University’s 5-2 soccer victory over Alabama-Birmingham on Friday at Jayhawk Soccer Complex.
Darnell Jackson’s letter to KU fans
Former Kansas University basketball forward Darnell Jackson, who on Friday signed a three-year guaranteed contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers, e-mailed a letter to the Journal-World this week. The Cavs’ second-round draft pick out of Oklahoma City asked the J-W to share the letter with all KU fans.
Keegan: Keegan: Big Mike deserves honor
Finally, Kansas University lineman Mike McCormack’s name goes up on the Ring of Honor at halftime of tonight’s football game against Louisiana Tech. McCormack doesn’t have the name recognition of a Gale Sayers or a John Riggins, a John Hadl or even a Bobby Douglass. Sayers ran the football with such speed and grace that he still jumps out of your television when his Chicago Bears highlights are shown.
Bricks in the wall
KU defense features few 'name' players
The thing about the Kansas University defense, is that - with a couple notable exceptions - there are not a lot of stars. No sure-fire NFL prospects. No big-time personalities. Only one player - linebacker Joe Mortensen - was named to the Big 12’s preseason all-conference team. For the most part, Kansas’ defense is a group comprised mostly of “program guys,” to steal a term from coach Mark Mangino.
Arthur, Chalmers offer apologies
Former Kansas University basketball players Darrell Arthur and Mario Chalmers on Friday apologized for being expelled from the NBA’s Rookie Transition program.
Jackson inks three-year deal with Cavaliers
Darnell Jackson wanted to share his good fortune with members of his extended Kansas University basketball “family.” So the 6-foot-8, 250-pound former KU power forward cell-phoned the Journal-World from the lobby of the Doral Arrowwood Resort Friday afternoon in Rye Brook, N.Y., as he prepared to sign a three-year guaranteed contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
KU vs. La Tech: Head to head
None of Kansas’ three running backs - with the possible exception of third-stringer Angus Quigley - was particularly impressive in the team’s opening victory, combining for 128 yards on 36 carries. What’s more, it’s unclear whether transfer Jocques Crawford will be available today after tweaking his ankle in last week’s victory over Florida International.
Brainy Tech QB turns attention to Kansas
Like any good quarterback, Taylor Bennett worries about security. Security in the pocket. Security in his position. And, of course, homeland security as it relates to the advancement of the world’s technological capabilities. After graduating in four years with a degree in international affairs from Georgia Tech, Bennett is now pursuing a Master’s in business information (with an emphasis in computer information securities) at Louisiana Tech, where he also happens to be the starting quarterback for the school’s 1-0 football team.
KU volleyball wins 1, loses 1
Natalie Uhart keeps talking about what it means to seize these moments. As a sixth-year senior down to her last collegiate volleyball season, she tends to appreciate and understand the rarity with which such times occur.
UT aide bloody good in debut
The blood smeared across Will Muschamp’s left cheek as it dripped from an inch-long cut near his ear.