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KU volleyball sweeps Texas Tech
Total domination with a soft side. That best described the scene Tuesday at Horejsi Family Athletics Center, where the Kansas University volleyball team swept Texas Tech on Senior Night — 25-8, 25-15 and 25-10 — and did so with plenty of smiles during the match and a few heartfelt thank you’s during the senior speeches at the end.
Huskers sweep KU volleyball
With a chance to send one more message to the NCAA volleyball tournament selection committee before the end of the regular season, the Kansas Jayhawks were swept by No. 9 Nebraska in three sets Saturday at the Horejsi Family Athletics Center.
Know the foe: Texas
UT boasts two Heisman hopefuls
When Kansas University’s football players first saw the 2009 football schedule, they knew they’d be facing a likely Heisman Trophy candidate during the Nov. 21 game at Texas.
Nothing to lose: Reeling KU huge underdog for a change
For each of the past five weeks, the Kansas University football team either has been favored or a single-digit underdog according to Las Vegas oddsmakers. Not this week.
Bears bemoan lack of scoring
UCA players feared KU would be fired up
Tuesday night, when the University of Central Arkansas men’s basketball team watched No. 1 Kansas University take on Memphis in a nationally televised showcase, its players had two thoughts.
Harris voices his support for coach
Beleaguered Kansas University football coach Mark Mangino insists he hasn’t “lost” his players.
KU volleyball upsets Baylor
In the record book, it will go down as a single victory. But in the minds of the Kansas University volleyball coaches and players, it meant so much more.
KU football emotionally tough
It’s easy to look at a college football player and see his physical strengths. Chiseled arms, strong frames and athletic builds are common for most. But, at Kansas University, the one characteristic of strength that you can’t see just might be the most important.
Sunflower sweep
Kansas makes short work of KSU
KU completed a season sweep of in-state rival Kansas State, winning in straight sets on Wednesday, 25-19, 25-19 and 25-23. The victory marked the first time since 1993 that the Jayhawks had swept the season series with the Wildcats. Because the victory came in three sets — just like the earlier meeting in October in Manhattan — it also marked the first time in series history the Jayhawks won the series without the Wildcats winning a single set.
Gorillas’ Iba floored by Jayhawks
Prior to the opening tipoff of Kansas University’s exhibition basketball game against Pittsburg State on Tuesday night at Allen Fieldhouse, KU coach Bill Self presented Pitt State coach Gene Iba with a one-foot-square piece of the Allen Fieldhouse floor that was used from 1992 through 2005.
Three-game losing streak new territory for many Jayhawks
When the 2009 Kansas University football season began, people everywhere — from players and coaches to fans and family members — were fixated on this being KU’s best chance to win the Big 12 North.
KU’s Tolefree contributing already
LHS product second in blocks as freshman
At this time last year, former Lawrence High Lion and current Kansas University freshman Tayler Tolefree was preparing for the Class 6A state volleyball tournament in Topeka.
Reesing has had success against Colorado
By now, it’s as well known to Kansas University football fans as the nickname “Sparky,” the gunslinger antics or the story about the undersized, overlooked quarterback from Texas getting a chance in the Land of Oz.
Kansas volleyball swept by Texas
When you open for The Beatles, your notes can’t be flat. Using that mentality, the Kansas University volleyball team played sweet music for parts of the first and second sets Wednesday against No. 2-ranked Texas at Horejsi Family Athletic Center.
Tait: Coaching your son not easy
Whoever coined the phrase, “Hitting a baseball is the hardest thing to do in sports,” probably never coached his son.
Ahead of schedule
Jayhawks offensive line better than expected so far
When a size-15 shoe and a size- 141⁄2 are asked to co-exist within 6 to 10 inches of space, precise movements, coherent communication and unwavering trust are required just to get the job done.
Close to consensus
Sayers widely respected as KU’s greatest of all-time
When the news hit last month that former Kansas University running back Gale Sayers was coming back to Lawrence to become the athletics department’s Director of Fundraising for Special Projects, it didn’t take long for his return to the program to make an impression with the members of the 2009 team.
Shades of Orange? KU could start 4-0 again
The last time a Kansas University football team began the season 4-0, KU went on to win the 2008 Orange Bowl.
Sayonara, Sooners
Kansas volleyball outlasts Oklahoma in five-set thriller
It’s probably appropriate that Kansas University’s Big 12 Conference volleyball home opener against Oklahoma went five sets, because the Jayhawks and Sooners were not separated by much on Wednesday night.
Duke still triggers thoughts of hoops
In the song, “Hold Up,” with R. Kelly, famed hip-hop artist Jay-Z describes the relationship between the two icons with the following lyric, “I’m back, in a zone like Duke or Stanford… Me and the boy Kel, like Duke and Kansas.” Odds are, when Jay-Z wrote it, he wasn’t thinking Mark Mangino and David Cutcliffe.
Jayhawks hoping for better opener on the road
Last season, in its only nonconference road test of the year, the Kansas University football team looked like a Top-25 team at the beginning and a bottom 25 team at the end.
Former Firebird’s impact felt with KU cross country
It did not take long for former Free State High standout Kyra Kilwein to make her mark at the college level.
Kansas safety Harris gets swagger back
After a rough 2008 season, Kansas’ Chris Harris started out 2009 with a bang.
Go, Rebeka! Stowe, Kansas CC sweep
Rebeka Stowe, a sophomore from Olathe Northwest High, paced the KU women to a team championship at the squad’s only home meet of the season.
Offseason anticipation almost over
There was a time, not too long ago, when the Kansas University football team’s offseason flew by with barely a peep.
Second chance
Defensive coordinator learned from Year 1
Clint Bowen says he learned plenty in his first season as Kansas’ defensive coordinator.
The more things change …
The Jayhawks’ football program has been turned around, but players say coach Mark Mangino has remained the same
Kansas University football players say coach Mark Mangino hasn’t changed much, though the program sure has.
Swimming expects ‘interesting’ year
Hammered by the graduation of nine seniors, coach Campbell reloads with whopping 13 newcomers
In 18 seasons of college coaching, Kansas University women’s swimming and diving coach Clark Campbell never has seen anything quite like this.
Return of whole roster has O’Neil optimistic
Seniors Powers, Gockel expected to lead way, but should be pushed by juniors Bal, Thiry, Clark, Wilson, Rainbolt
Expectations are high for the Kansas University women’s golf team this season, as head coach Erin O’Neil returns nine golfers from last year’s roster and hopes that her team’s savvy will lead the Jayhawks to new heights during 2009-10.
Barbee back to lead young squad
If there’s one thing Kansas University men’s golf coach Kit Grove has learned during his time at KU, it has been how to lean on his team’s young talent.
Tightening the gap
Rule change enables Kansas to catch up with other states
The eight Kansas junior colleges that field football programs are allowed 12 spots per year for out-of-state athletes, while coaches are required to fill the other 43 spots of the final 55-man rosters with quarterbacks, linebackers, offensive linemen and kickers — among other positions — from Kansas high schools.
‘Truest competitor’
KU’s Meier, Reesing reflect on ex-quarterback’s career
While the murder-suicide that claimed the life of former NFL quarterback Steve McNair continues to send shockwaves across the nation, it appears that the ripples of such a tragedy have traveled all the way to Lawrence.
A journey back
Ex-KU signee Damian Rolls returns to K.C., hopes to play in majors again
There’s a baseball bat in Lawrence, an all-black, Carolina Club model C271, that probably is better suited to be displayed in a memorabilia museum or perhaps even the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y.
Tait: It’s time to think tribute
Patches for Kansas University and Lawrence High athletes honoring Bob Frederick seem a fitting tribute.
Free State’s Kilwein to run with KU
There will be no rest for the sidewalks and streets of Lawrence.
Now see Heere
Right fielder having ‘huge’ season for KU
Last season, Kansas University right fielder Brian Heere appeared in 21 games, made just two starts and was 1-for-3 with three runs scored while barely playing against Big 12 Conference baseball opponents. This year, Heere, a third-year sophomore, hits in the heart of the Jayhawks’ batting order and has become one of the most productive offensive players in the conference. It’s not by accident.
Two for the ages
Jayhawks win NU series for first time since ’97
Kansas University swept a baseball doubleheader with Nebraska, 9-2 and 8-4, to win the series.
Local softball recruits accepting of change
There will be no fallout from the Tracy Bunge resignation from the Kansas University softball program like there was for Memphis when men’s basketball coach John Calipari bolted for Kentucky. At least not at the local level.
Embarrassed at home
Jayhawks lose four-run lead, commit six errors in loss to Huskers
The general perception heading into Friday night’s Kansas University baseball game at Hoglund Ballpark was that the Nebraska Cornhuskers were down.
Tourney thrilling in Vegas
There’s a place where seeds don’t matter nearly as much as scores, and “madness” isn’t nearly strong enough to describe the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament experience.
Ex-Bison coach has Lawrence ties
Miles thrilled with North Dakota State’s NCAA Tournament invite
Before the 2008-09 season, second-year Colorado State University head basketball coach Tim Miles was plenty familiar with Lawrence, but knew little about the town that is home to one of college basketball’s most storied programs.
Heat-related lawsuit opens local eyes
A landmark lawsuit in Louisville, Ky., someday could have ramifications that impact Lawrence.
Who’s backing up this batch of ’backers?
Departing seniors Holt, Rivera, Mortensen say: Don’t worry; new wave of talent ready to take over
Senior linebackers James Holt, Mike Rivera and Joe Mortensen said their position will be in good hands in the immediate future.
Diggin’ new digs
Jayhawks relish Anderson Complex
Kansas University’s football players see the Anderson Family Football Complex as a reminder of what they’ve accomplished.
Aldrich awes Kent State coach
Entering his team’s matchup with Kansas University, Kent State head coach Geno Ford had seen sophomore center Cole Aldrich play about a dozen times. But what Ford witnessed during Kent State’s 87-60 loss to the Jayhawks in Allen Fieldhouse on Monday night was not even close to what he remembered seeing.
LHS’ Tolefree signs with KU
Lawrence High’s Tayler Tolefree signed a volleyball letter of intent with Kansas University.
Kansas D-line looking to ease defensive woes
It’s no secret that the Kansas University football team’s pass defense has struggled mightily this season.
UMKC guard, Collins familiar
There was a reason for all of the smiles and chatter that went on between Kansas University guard Sherron Collins and University of Missouri-Kansas City guard Reggie Hamilton on Sunday night.
McCoy leads way
Texas QB picks up 30th victory
Saturday afternoon at Memorial Stadium, Texas junior Colt McCoy tied Vince Young’s school record for career victories by a Longhorns starting quarterback. Fittingly, McCoy bagged win No. 30 - against just seven losses - by using his legs à la Young (30-2 career at UT) and once again led No. 4 Texas in rushing during a 35-7 blowout victory against Kansas University.
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Aldrich must wait months for tooth replacement November 23, 2009
