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Big 12 straw poll: Players discuss best and worst in conference

Before the college football season, I found it interesting to read the results of an anonymous poll of Big 12 college football players conducted by The Oklahoman. The idea was so good, I figured I'd go ahead and borrow it to see the true thoughts of the basketball players in the Big ...

Cliff’s Notes version: Bill Self press conference, 1/18/2010

Here is the Cliff's Notes version of Kansas men's basketball coach Bill Self's comments at his weekly press conference today. Full audio is posted here. • Self knew Baylor would be good, but they've probably exceeded expectations other than their own. They lost a lot of guys, but ...

Big 12 stock report: Sleepers, Busts and Contenders

The Big 12 conference season begins today, and already the league is full of interesting storylines. Kansas and Texas are still undefeated and ranked Nos. 1-2 in the country. Kansas State is in the top 10, and Texas Tech is off to an impressive start at 12-2, while Oklahoma has struggled to ...

Cliff’s Notes version: Bill Self press conference, 1/8/2010

Here is the Cliff's Notes version of Kansas men's basketball coach Bill Self's comments at his weekly press conference today. Full audio has been posted. • Missouri coach Mike Anderson and Tennessee coach Bruce Pearl do the best job of fitting in their personnel to their philosophies. ...

Cliff’s Notes version: Bill Self press conference, 12/18/09

Here is the Cliff's Notes version of Kansas men's basketball coach Bill Self's comments at his weekly press conference today. Full audio is posted here. • Michigan has lost a couple of tough games. The Wolverines are definitely a team that has a chance to be a top-25, top-20 type team. ...

Getting to know Turner Gill …

Before you make any judgment on KU's hiring of Turner Gill, do yourself a favor and watch this ESPN Outside the Lines special on Gill.

Cliff’s Notes version: Bill Self press conference, 12/1/09

Here is the Cliff's Notes version of Kansas men's basketball coach Bill Self's comments at his weekly press conference today. Full audio is posted here. • Tyshawn Taylor made some shots against Tennessee Tech. He's back to shooting 44 percent from three. He played better. He can guard ...