My Top 10 for 2008
A personal year end list spotlighting top moments in sports and college football. Highlights include Kansas State, LSU, Beijing Olympic gold, Federer, Celtics title, Giants upset, Tiger Woods, Michael Phelps, Kansas bowl win, and Mario Chalmers shot. The author notes KU bias and memories of Detroit Elite Eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Rich Rodriguez
University of Michigan
Lions
Detroit Tigers
Red Wings
Kansas
Kansas State
Bramlage Coliseum
Allen Fieldhouse
Bill Snyder
LSU
Ohio State
Beijing
Roger Federer
Rafael Nadal
Boston Celtics
Los Angeles Lakers
Kansas Jayhawk
Paul Pierce
Celtics
New York Giants
New England Patriots
Miracle
Tiger Woods
Torrey Pines
San Diego
Tiger
Michael Phelps
Kansas Jayhawks
Virginia Tech
Mario Chalmers
Detroit
Jayhawks
GCCC Soccer Makes First Ever Trip to Nationals
Garden City Community College men's soccer team, led by coach Stephen Gorton, reached the national championship tournament for the first time. The Busters secured the milestone with a decisive Oct. 8 win that sealed their qualification, marking a historic achievement for the program.
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GCCC
Nationals
Garden City Telegram
Garden City Community College
Stephen Gorton
Broacbusters
Gorton
Busters
Garden City
Jets Fire Mangini After Disappointing 2008 Season
Jets coach Eric Mangini was dismissed a day after the team failed to reach the playoffs despite an 8-3 start and seven Pro Bowl selections. Cornerback Darrelle Revis recalled the emotional team meeting at Florham Park as Mangini said goodbye.
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Eric Mangini
New York Jets
Romeo Crennel
Cleveland Browns
Rod Marinelli
Detroit Lions
Jets
Mangini
Florham Park
N.t
Darrelle Revis
Bevis
Missouri Wins Alamo Bowl In Overtime Rematch With Northwestern
Missouri escapes Northwestern 30-23 in overtime as Chase Daniel throws a 7-yard TD to Jeremy Maclin. Daniel leaves with a comeback win after three interceptions, while Maclin's 75-yard punt return ties the game. Jeff Wolfert adds three field goals and Northwestern bows out at 9-4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
SAN Antonio
Chase Daniel
Jeremy Maclin
Tigers
Northwestern
Daniel
Iowa State
Brad Smith
Gary Pinkel
C.J. Bacher
Bacher
Wildcats
Jeff Wolfert
Pinkel
Maclin
Ross Lane
Brian Peters
Hawks reach 20 wins before New Year in 8 game homestand
Hawks overpower Nuggets 109 91 to cap an 8 game Atlanta homestand at 7 1 and reach 20 wins before January 1 for first time since 1987 88. Joe Johnson scores 25 as Mike Bibby adds 20 and 9 assists while Denver struggles in the sprint to the fourth.
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Atlanta
Mike Woodson
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
Hawks
Joe Johnson
Denver Nuggets
al Horford
Denver
George Karl
Mike Bibby
Briscoe shines as Kansas kick returner in bowl prep
Dezmon Briscoe, quiet off the field, made a big impact for Kansas by returning seven kicks for 195 yards in the Texas game, boosting hopes for continued duties in the Insight Bowl against Minnesota. He asked to return after the team’s poor kickoff return start, then moved back to depth chart as a multi role threat for bowl season.
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Tempe
Ariz
Dezmon Briscoe
Kansas
Dallas
Jayhawks
Briscoe
Texas
Missouri
Louie Matsakas
Marcus Herford
Minnesota
Mark Mangino
Also Mentioned on This Page
Brett Marshall
Mike Kessinger
Inkessinger
Gctelegram.com
Lee
Brad Nading
Telegran
Federico Algreda
Neosho County
Memorial Stadium
Sports Stoe
GCHS
Brodt
Trill
NFL
Crennel, Mangini and
Marinelli
Detriot Lions
Ku’s
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