Chiefs Disappoint Yet Again Amid NFL Struggles
Kansas City fans vent as the Chiefs slide to 8-6 under Carl Peterson. Derrick Johnson shows promise, but Kendrell Bell, Patrick Surtain, and Sammy Knight fail to anchor a weak defense. Coach Vermeil’s era defense remains problematic, raising concerns about Peterson’s five year plan and job security.
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Kansas State lands big recruit Freeman changes plan
Kansas City AP reports 6-foot-6 QB Josh Freeman of Grandview altered his pledge from Nebraska to Kansas State. Freeman, who passed 2,622 yards and 33 TDs as a senior, cited coach Ron Prince's attraction and an open starting quarterback spot as key factors. He will enroll next month and join spring practice.
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Jayhawks Dominates Pepperdine in So-So Showdown
Kansas shot 38 percent but Pepperdine fumbled to a season-lows, 63-43, as Sasha Kaun led the Jayhawks with 18 points and 12 rebounds. Pepperdine sank only 29 percent and struggled all night, while Kansas pulled away late.
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Seniors lead Buffaloes to early wins at Garden City
Garden City High School boys basketball relies on its seniors as a young roster posts two wins. Quentin Adams scored 20 against Perryton after 14 by Anthony Brown in the 88-53 home opener over Guymon. Coach Jeff Tanner praised Brown’s speed and finishing while rotating five players to sustain a full court press and energy.
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Vermeil questions future after Chiefs loss to Giants
Chiefs coach Dick Vermeil, 69, contemplates retirement after a 27-17 defeat to the Giants left Kansas City 8-6 and with slim postseason hopes. He pledged to decide in coming weeks while noting the embarrassment of the game and his long coaching career.
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Bush runs away with AP Player of the Year honor
Southern Cal star Reggie Bush is named the AP Player of the Year after a dominant 2005 season. He led with 59 of 65 votes, edging Texas quarterback Vince Young and Georgia’s David Shockley. Bush also swept other awards and heads to the Rose Bowl to face Texas for the national title.
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