Clarett Joins Denver Broncos After Draft Surprise
Maurice Clarett embraced a fresh start with the Denver Broncos after being drafted in the third round. At his introductory news conference he vowed to be a model citizen and focus on football. His turbulent past included legal troubles and an Ohio State suspension, but Broncos coach Mike Shanahan and assistant Bobby Turner praised his on field potential.
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Garden City Busters split twinbills with Butler and Colby
Garden City wins 4-2 to tie Butler in the home doubleheader after Preston Reichard overcomes control issues. Reichard (9-1) earns the win as GCCC splits Sunday’s Colby twinbill 9-2 and 5-4 with Eric Dickerhoff (2-1) taking the victory in game two.
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Garden City CC scrimmage shows promise under new coach Eckert
Garden City Community College opened spring drills with a nine series intrasquad scrimmage at the GCCC practice field. Freshman and sophomore players pushed for position as Marcus Cross ran eight times for 111 yards including a 65 yard TD while Eckert noted room to improve and a focus on assessing strengths on both sides of the ball.
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Chiefs select Johnson in first round amid defensive revamp
Kansas City addressed its ailing defense by drafting Texas linebacker Derrick Johnson at pick 15 and trading a second-round pick to Miami for cornerback Patrick Surtain. The team also added safety Sammy Knight linebacker Kendrell Bell and pass rush specialist Carlos Hall while firing defensive coordinator Greg Robinson last year. Head coach Dick Vermeil vowed improved play as the Chiefs seek turnaround from a 7-9 season and 31st-ranked defense. Dustin Colquitt was taken with their lone later pick, a punter from Tennessee.
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Chiefs pick Johnson and Bell for linebacker core
Kansas City Chiefs add Johnson as defensive and outside linebacker standout and Bell to middle linebacker, aiming to bolster a persistent pass and run defense. Johnson led Texas with 130 tackles as a senior and hopes to be a playmaking force for a rebound defense.
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Garden City Lady Buffaloes edge Trinity 1 0 in soccer
Garden City dominates Trinity for 75 minutes then Melvie Guevara scores from 25 yards with 4 33 left to lift the Buffs to a 1 0 win. Melinda Williams assisted and goalkeeper Lindsey Alexander posted her fourth shutout as Garden City improves to 5 4 1.
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