Stories for August 8, 2012

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Swiss miss: KU survives late rally by Switzerland in tour opener

Early in the fourth quarter, Jeff Withey playfully razzed teammate Kevin Young about his passing skills. He probably won’t do it again after Young’s performance in the final minute Tuesday.

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KU to play Texas as part of ESPN GameDay festivities

Crew to come to Lawrence on Feb. 16

ESPN'S crew will visit Lawrence for GameDay again this basketball season.

Charlie Weis now a 'big fan' of James Sims

The uncertainty surrounding suspended running back James Sims’ future with the Jayhawks became a little clearer Tuesday.

Self, Jayhawks get front-row seats to spit show

Even Kansas University coach Bill Self had trouble describing what he saw from Swiss forward David Ramseier in the second quarter of Kansas’ 79-76 exhibition victory Tuesday.

Swiss miss: KU survives late rally by Switzerland in tour opener

Early in the fourth quarter, Jeff Withey playfully razzed teammate Kevin Young about his passing skills. He probably won’t do it again after Young’s performance in the final minute Tuesday.

KU's Weis no stranger to turning around football teams

Those who think Charlie Weis is entering into new territory by attempting to lead the rebuilding project at Kansas University have not paid enough attention to Weis’ past.

Big-play Pierson has chance to lead KU in rushing

The average football fan hears the name Charlie Weis and immediately thinks about quarterbacks and pass-happy gameplans.

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