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Woodling: George, Goodrich genuine
If you don’t give a hoot about women’s basketball, shift your eyes to the latest update on Mark Mangino twisting in the Lew Perkins wind … if you haven’t already.
‘Robin’ to rescue
Morris saves day for Jayhawks
Sade Morris scored a career-high 26 points to help KU dispose of Michigan, 77-66, in women’s basketball in Allen Fieldhouse.
Michigan not playing like cellar dweller
No. 19 Jayhawks to face Wolverines today
Was Michigan University really picked to finish last in the Big 10 Conference preseason women’s basketball poll?
KU women to open season against ORU
Back in the spring of 2006, Olathe East’s Danielle McCray was honored as the Kansas City Metro female high school athlete of the year. About the same time, Janae Voelker of Newton was named Kansas female prep athlete of the year by the Greater Wichita Area Sports Commission.
That’s better
Jayhawks widen gap with ESU
This Kansas University women’s basketball team is clearly better than two years ago … at least if you compare exhibition games against Emporia State.
Point guards key for KU, Emporia State
If point guards are your basketball passion, today is your day.
A good start
Sutherland, Goodrich carry KU
Two Jayhawks making their first starts — Aishah Sutherland and Angel Goodrich — stole the show as KU punctured Pittsburg State, 86-56, in an exhibition game in Allen Fieldhouse.
Woodling: Kansas women’s point guards selfless
Competitiveness in the pursuit of a defined goal doesn’t always breed mutual admiration.
Alive and kicking
Dolinsky lifts Kansas over ISU, 1-0
Kansas edged Iowa State, 1-0, to keep its slim playoff hopes alive.
Kansas women aim for NCAA Tourney
McCray-led Jayhawks made WNIT run last season
Those who believe Kansas University’s women’s basketball program turned the corner last season may be correct.
KU women eyeing Big 12 crown
Sometime today the Big 12 Conference office will release its preseason women’s basketball poll, and it should be a bit different than the last five. On this coaches’ ballot, Kansas University should be picked to finish somewhere in the first division.
Woodling: KU’s lost scholarships significant
From my chilly vantage point at the Kansas University soccer field, I could see Parrott Complex, the stronghold of Kansas Athletics Inc.
Woodling: NU streak witnessed from start
When I read that Nebraska University would celebrate its 300th straight football sellout tonight, I was hardly surprised. But I was a bit taken aback when I realized I had been in NU’s Memorial Stadium for the start of that streak.
KU volleyball team hoping to get back on track
Progress is often measured in picas in women’s volleyball. No one knows that more than Kansas University coach Ray Bechard.
Woodling: KU fans abuzz over seats
Lately I’ve been running into people who ask good-naturedly if I’m going to cough up $15,000 for a press-row seat in Allen Fieldhouse. Yuk, yuk.
Woodling: Czyz’s decision pays off
He was without doubt the greatest closer in Kansas University baseball history.
Softball returns ‘good talent’
Megan Smith didn’t find an empty cupboard when she took over Kansas University’s softball program in July.
McCray’s emergence sparks optimism
Around mid-October of last year when basketball practice was about to begin, Kansas women’s coach Bonnie Henrickson was asked about Danielle McCray. Said Henrickson of the 5-foot-11 junior: “Danielle has to step up and be a leader.” Did she ever.
Kansas baseball loses signee
Ritch Price figured pitcher Shawn Blackwell was signed, sealed and all but delivered to Kansas University.
Woodling: Woodling’s Word to the Wise: Manhattan
Just 90 minutes from Lawrence, Kansas State’s home has always been an in-and-out destination, although I remember eating at the Hibachi Hut in Aggieville many years ago.
Woodling: Woodling’s Word to the Wise: Columbia, Mo.
Always the most dreaded trip of the year. Why? Because you have to drive to the home of Missouri University on I-70.
Woodling: Woodling’s Word to the Wise: Norman, Okla.
Honestly, I’ve never done anything in Norman but cover football and men’s basketball games. I’m sure Norman is full of wonderful places to visit and terrific eateries, but Oklahoma City is about 20 minutes north and Oklahoma City has Bricktown.
Woodling: Woodling’s Word to the Wise: Stillwater, Okla.
During the summer in Oklahoma, rare is a day when you don’t see someone wearing an Eskimo Joe’s T-shirt.
Woodling: Woodling’s Word to the Wise: Lincoln, Neb.
Year after year when headed for games at Nebraska University, we would stay at the Lamplighter Motel because it was the only motel in the south part of town. We called it the State Pen Inn because it was located across the street from a Nebraska correctional facility.
Woodling: Woodling’s Word to the Wise: Ames, Iowa
There’s little doubt Hickory Park Restaurant is the iconic eatery in the home of Iowa State University. But I’ve been there only once or twice, mainly because I prefer to stay 30 miles or so miles south in Des Moines.
Woodling: Woodling’s Word to the Wise: Boulder, Colo.
Rare were the times I stayed in a motel in Boulder. Why stay at the home of Colorado University when Denver has so much to offer? And with the new — but expensive — turnpike from the Denver airport to Boulder, the trip now takes only about 40 minutes.
Woodling: Woodling’s Word to the Wise: Austin, Texas
As far as I know, the state capital of Texas is still booming. It seems like every time I was there, I drove through road construction. And, even if all that road work is over, I’m sure Austin still has a traffic problem, particularly on the inadequate stretch of I-35 that runs near the UT campus.
Woodling: Woodling’s Word to the Wise: Lubbock, Texas
You do not go to the home of Texas Tech University without having your picture taken next to the Buddy Holly statue. You just don’t.
Woodling: Woodling’s Word to the Wise: College Station, Texas
High air fares preclude flying into the Bryan-College Station aerodrome so we usually flew to Houston Bush Airport and made the drive — a little more than an hour and a half — to the home of Texas A&M.
Woodling: Woodling’s Word to the Wise: Waco, Texas
How do you get to Waco? Let me count the ways.
KU softball adds assistant, loses recruit
New Kansas University softball coach Megan Smith has gained an assistant coach, but lost a recruit.
Woodling: Mitchell had many talents
He’s the only Kansas football coach ever tendered a “lifetime” contract. During his tenure (1958-66), Memorial Stadium was expanded twice.
Woodling: When will KU go retro?
Pro baseball teams do it. So do pro football teams. Why not college football teams, too?
Softball coach Smith eager to start at KU
Never in 14 years of Big 12 Conference softball has Kansas University ever won a regular-season championship.
New KU softball coach introduced
Four years ago, when Western Carolina inaugurated an intercollegiate softball program, the school tapped new Kansas University coach Megan Smith for the start-up job.
Genuine memories
Family, friends, community gather to celebrate Frederick
Rarely, if at all, did Bob Frederick appear in public wearing shorts and a T-shirt. Frederick, in fact, may have made Beau Brummell look like a hobo.
KU has filled void at short
Kansas baseball coach Ritch Price thinks he has found a suitable replacement for David Narodowski at shortstop.
Woodling: Frederick generous, respected
It must seem like everyone on the Journal-World sports staff has written something about Bob Frederick since his tragic death in that bicycle accident late last week.
Woodling: Freddy exuded class
To Kansas University student-athletes, he was Dr. Frederick. Others simply called him Dr. Bob. But to his friends — and that includes many of us media-types — he was simply Freddy.
Former KU pitcher pursuing pro dream
Ryan Knippschild sipped on a small styrofoam cup of beer outside the T-Bones’ clubhouse, relaxing and visiting with a couple of friends, after a solid pitching performance.
Woodling: June’s hot topics
Notes, more notes and a few comments while wondering how many autographs Bill Self signs annually. …
Woodling: KU still lagging in Big 12
Clang. That’s the sound of the gate slamming shut on another Big 12 Conference sports season.
Tisdale on hand for net cutting
Wayman Tisdale was part of the Oklahoma team that clipped the nets at Kansas University’s Allen Fieldhouse in 1984.
Woodling: Freeman looks the part
Many years ago, when I was writing a feature story on a Kansas University football player, I went to his position coach for an assessment. After chatting for a minute or so, I asked the KU aide what he thought of the player.
Bunge’s retirement surprised Jayhawks
Kansas University’s softball players say they were stunned to hear coach Tracy Bunge will retire at the end of this season.
Clark’s big day powers new-look KU softball past Bears
Who were those Kansas University softball players? They weren’t the Jayhawks who flat-lined against Drake the other night, that’s for sure.
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GameDay Cram Session: Oakland November 25, 2009
Mangino says KU remaining focused November 24, 2009
KU volleyball defeats Texas Tech on senior night November 24, 2009
Mark Mangino press conference, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 November 24, 2009
Aldrich must wait months for tooth replacement November 23, 2009
