Stories for July 31, 2012

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Stress test: Bill Self says freshmen ‘have a lot to learn’

There’s never a dull moment for Bill Self when he’s working with Kansas University’s 10 freshmen basketball players.

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KU’s Bill Self not quite so road-weary this summer

The just-completed July college basketball recruiting evaluation period wasn’t as taxing on Kansas University coach Bill Self as some in the past.

Ten things to look for in KU football preseason

One of the most anticipated preseason camps in Kansas University football history kicks off today, when the Jayhawks report to campus for their initial team meeting and then begin fall practice Thursday.

Stress test: Bill Self says freshmen ‘have a lot to learn’

There’s never a dull moment for Bill Self when he’s working with Kansas University’s 10 freshmen basketball players.

Kansas TE coach Charlie Weis fan

Jeff Blasko says his boss ‘creative,’ poised

When the Kansas University football team finds itself in an early deficit or some other predicament this season, tight ends coach Jeff Blasko is confident the man in charge won’t get rattled.

Jacque Vaughn has ‘faith’ he can fix Magic

With a new general manager and the status of All-Star Dwight Howard still in limbo, there’s much to be resolved before the Orlando Magic take the floor next season. But the team’s top officials believe they have the right person in new head coach Jacque Vaughn to help turn the page on a year that almost everyone in the franchise wants to forget.

Captain Toben Opurum: Kansas motivated by 2-10 record

Rarely one to wear his feelings on his sleeve, Kansas University senior co-captain Toben Opurum recently talked bluntly about the toll KU’s 2-10 season a year ago took on him and his teammates.

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