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KU fans adjust to construction’s effect on tailgating experience

Football, beer, burgers and a bunch of dirt.Tailgating just isn't quite the same this season at Kansas University.Construction of the Anderson Family Football Complex and practice fields has changed the landscape and tailgating experience.The $31 million complex is being built adjacent to the ...

First-round game a golden opportunity for KU couple

Gary and Carroll Smith don't want much for their golden anniversary.A national championship would be nice, of course, but not required from a team preparing to open play tonight in the NCAA Tournament."We don't want to put that kind of pressure on them," said Gary Smith, who will celebrate ...

Case of confusion

Kleena Heuer can't understand all the fuss about her apparel.The blue T-shirt she wears around town - with "HAWK FOOTBALL" spanning the chest in white block letters - simply gives the Kansas University student a chance to support her school's team, enjoy a little comfort and look good in the ...

Kansas No. 2 seed at Corvallis, Ore., regional

Kansas University's baseball team will travel to Corvallis, Ore., as the No. 2 seed in a four-team NCAA Baseball Tournament Regional, KU announced this afternoon.The Jayhawks (42-23), who are ranked No. 22, received an automatic berth into the field of 64 teams after winning their first Big 12 ...

Baby, do you have what it takes?

It is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. A chance to be one of the most-recognized faces in Kansas, a celebrity, adored by young and old.Strangers will rush to hug you. They'll want your autograph."How many people can say they're Big Jay?" said Annie Thompson, among the many vying for a chance ...

Students try out for Big Jay, Baby Jay

They are sporting symbols, they can pump up any crowd, yet no one will ever know their true identity. KU students were given their chance to cheer on sports teams in a different way this evening as day one of tryouts for future Big Jays and Baby Jays began.

NCAA responds to KU’s self-report

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has responded to Kansas University's July 2005 self-report, and has issued a Notice of Allegations regarding violations of NCAA rules from 1997-98 to 2002-03.KU's self-report, which was prepared by an independent, outside agency, identified ...