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Tampa Bay welcomes in Talib

Posted Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Aqib Talib fielded question after question. When he finally encountered one he couldn’t answer, the first-round draft pick of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers got some unexpected assistance. Read more.

Woodling: Talib among KU elite

Posted Tuesday, April 29, 2008

The drought is over. Kansas University finally has produced another NFL first-round draft choice. Read more.

6Sports video: Talib headed to Tampa Bay

Posted Sunday, April 27, 2008

In his three seasons at Kansas, he was the face of the KU defense. During his junior campaign, Aqib Talib recorded five interceptions, two of them for touchdowns, and was voted the MVP of this year's Orange Bowl. Read more.

Talib first first-round Jayhawk since 1993

Posted Sunday, April 27, 2008

As Saturday’s NFL Draft progressed further and further down the first round, former Kansas University cornerback Aqib Talib thought back to his visit with Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Jon Gruden recently. Read more.

Talib selected 20th overall by Tampa Bay

Posted Saturday, April 26, 2008

Former KU cornerback Aqib Talib waited just over two hours from the start of the 2008 NFL Draft Saturday morning to find out he's headed to Tampa Bay. The first team All-American was selected 20th overall by the reigning NFC South champs. Read more.

Report sullies Talib’s character

Posted Thursday, April 10, 2008

A report on a respected football Web site states that former Kansas University cornerback Aqib Talib is losing the interest of several NFL teams because of character concerns. Read more.

Mixed reviews

Posted Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008

Even the most informed analysts don’t quite know what to think of Aqib Talib at this point. That was apparent Tuesday during the NFL Network’s coverage of the NFL Combine in Indianapolis. For a time, the broadcast turned into a back-and-forth debate on the professional value of Talib, KU’s former All-America cornerback. As for his on-field workout, Talib measured well at the RCA Dome on Tuesday. Read more.

6Sports video: Talib works out at NFL combine

Posted Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008

The NFL Draft combine wrapped up today in Indianapolis. Taking part - former KU All-American Aqib Talib. Read more.

Despite QB’s plea, Collins hung up on NFL

Posted Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008

Kansas University quarterback Todd Reesing fought hard for his blindside. He knew that All-America left tackle Anthony Collins protected him well this football season. So after last week’s Orange Bowl, Reesing pleaded with Collins to stay at KU for another season. Read more.

6News sports: Collins, Talib speak

Posted Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008

Aqib Talib and Anthony Collins talked on Tuesday about foregoing their senior seasons to enter the NFL draft. Read more.

Collins, Talib talk NFL decisions, final AP poll

Posted Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008

Both visibly relieved to have one of the toughest decisions of their lives out of the way, KU juniors Aqib Talib and Anthony Collins met with the media Tuesday evening on what will be the last day in Lawrence for each of the NFL hopefuls. Talib, the MVP of last week’s FedEx Orange Bowl, and Collins, along with Talib a first team All-American selection following KU’s historic 12-1 2007 ride, both leave tomorrow for Tempe, Ariz. There, they will train leading up to the 2008 NFL Draft Combine, held in Indianapolis from Feb. 20-26. Read more.

Collins, Talib to enter draft

Posted Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008

Anthony Collins couldn’t hide his excitement. After all, Mama is about to eat. Collins and Aqib Talib, both juniors on Kansas University’s football team, each confirmed Monday that they will skip their senior season and enter the 2008 NFL Draft. Read more.

6Sports video: Talib, Collins to enter NFL Draft

Posted Monday, Jan. 7, 2008

As expected, Juniors Aqib Talib and Anthony Collins will skip their senior seasons to enter the NFL Draft. Read more.

Talib going to NFL

Posted Monday, Jan. 7, 2008

As expected, Kansas University football standout Aqib Talib plans to skip his senior season and enter his name into the NFL Draft, according to his father, Theodore Henry. "God has blessed him and not let him get injured," Henry said. "It's time." Talib long was considered to be on his way out if he had a healthy, productive junior season. He did, playing all 13 games and registering 66 tackles and five interceptions, two returned for touchdowns. Read more.

D-Day today for pair of KU football players

Posted Monday, Jan. 7, 2008

Kansas University football juniors Anthony Collins and Aqib Talib are expected to make an official announcement today regarding their futures. The two are considering skipping their senior seasons to enter their names in the NFL Draft. Read more.

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