Finding the national champion by popularity not proof
In a column stance on the BCS system, the author argues the No 1 vs No 2 national championship is decided by poll bias and keyboard pressure rather than on-field strength. He cites USC Auburn Oklahoma and others, calling for a tournament to determine the title and criticizing preseason and computer rankings. Joey Sprinkle may be contacted at gsprinkle gctelegram.com
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Ulysses Tigers Face Rose Hill Rockets In Sub State Clash
Ulysses (12-0) travels to Rose Hill (8-4) for a KSHSAA Class 4A sub state title bid. The Tigers chase a road win after a 28 22 comeback at Wellington while Rose Hill rides a five game streak and leans on Ringwall and Hensley to slow Ulysses run game and force big plays.
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Coach Mangino fined for remarks after Texas game
Kansas coach Mark Mangino was publicly reprimanded and fined 5000 for suggesting officials tried to influence the Texas game. He backed off the claim after the reprimand, saying he accepted the ruling and would play Missouri.
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Lady Busters top Otero in road win at La Junta
Garden City College women beat the Otero Rattlers 78 66 on the road in La Junta Colorado. Ebony Allen led with 17 points and 10 rebounds while Natasha Curtis and Delia De La Torre added double figures. GCCC shot 64 percent second half to pull away.
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Delgado named head coach of Garden City track program
Dan Delgado, longtime GCCC track and cross country assistant known as Coach Delgo, will replace James White as head coach after White’s resignation on November 8. Delgado, with two prior stints at GCCC since 1999, has begun his duties and will lead the Brocbuster athletic program from a new office desk over.
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Moody to start as No. 1 Kansas opens vs Vermont
Lawrence AP Moody, a little-used walk-on, wins the fifth KU starting spot for the opener against Vermont. The 6-8 junior joins 6-9 Wayne Simien in the frontcourt, replacing expected freshmen contenders C.J. Giles and Sasha Kaun. Coach Bill Self indicated Moody earned the spot after contributing in 25 games last season.
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Jayhawks describe Moody as versatile role player
Kansas coach self labels Moody a proto typical utility-type man capable of a lot of tasks. He notes every starter is known, as Kansas enters the season ranked No. 1 for first time since 1956 57. See Jayhawks, Page B4.
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