Texas Tops USC In Slim BCS Margin Shifts
New York AP Texas overtakes USC for the lead in the Bowl Championship Series standings by the narrowest margin in eight years as Texas and USC remain the top contenders for the Jan. 4 Rose Bowl title game. The shift comes after Texas crushed Texas Tech 52 17 while USC rolled Washington 51 24, with computer rankings heavily weighing strength of schedule.
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Kansas State facesMust turn around season as Big 12 midway point hits
Kansas State coach Bill Snyder calls the season pivotal after a 1-3 Big 12 start as the Wildcats, 43 overall, prepare to host Colorado. Freshman Allan Evridge showed promise in a 30-28 loss to Texas A&M but drops and penalties plagued the team. Senior Jason Swanson will start at quarterback against Missouri after returning from injury, delivering 291 passing yards and the Jayhawks' first offensive TD in three games.
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Garden City runners shine as Region VI meet ends in Garden City
Muluken Osman 30th 29 37.36 James Hataway 36th 29 57.60 David Obermeyer 40th 30 05.75 for the Broacbusters who finished eighth overall, while Dane Steward TJ Strangeowl and Nate Preston earned All Region VI honors. Garden City and Butler faced Johnson County and others, with NJCAA nationals slated for November 5 at Rim Rock Farms.
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Buffs eye records as Caine and Schultz chase all-time marks
Dustin Caine needs 28 tackles to move into third on the Buffs all-time list while Zach Schultz targets 260 receiving yards to threaten the career leader. The Sideliners plan a $10 bus to Friday’s Hutchinson game, with Dee Hamlin reachable at 275-0802. Garden City hosts 6A sub state volleyball, as Kait Wurst leads a decisive win streak and Garden City eyes state tourney play Friday and Saturday.
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Women Busters finish third at Region VI cross country
Butler dominates with individual winner Diane Nukumi clocking 17:42.20 and Kellyn Johnson of Cloud County second as Garden City and Cowley place in the top five. Garden City runners Camille Johnson and Brianna Holloway also place high while Leticia Padilla finishes 16th, Bobbie Gay 19th, and Heather Patterson 30th, as NJCAA national tournament looms November 5 at Rim Rock Farms.
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