Ex Jayhawk Smith now KC scout ties KU to NFL rise
Ex Jayhawk Quintin Smith, now KC scout, reflects on difficult Chiefs tickets amid Schottenheimer Peterson era. He scouts college games across Illinois to Pennsylvania, endorsing Mason’s KU turnaround while noting fan support and conference challenges. Smith recalls KU days, NFL aspirations, and a steady career.
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KU Rookies Report as Chad Coellner Arrives at KU
Kansas University welcomes about 40 newcomers including in-state signee Chad Coellner of Salina South. The 6 foot 1 receiver, formerly a standout running back with 1,812 rushing yards and 18 touchdowns, joins scholarship signees and walk-ons reporting for the new season and aims to switch to wide receiver. He reflects on Shrine Bowl prep and adjusting to college life.
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Four KU football recruits ruled ineligible for 1995
Four Kansas recruits fail to meet NCAA Proposition 48 academic eligibility. Jermaine Cromerdie Bonne Willis Jatmnal Wright and Joe Corley do not qualify this year. Corley will not attend KU while the other three plan to enroll this fall. Two prior Prop 48 students Tim Willis and Kalomba Kalomibo are expected to be eligible.
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Hill aims to start second season for Chiefs over Allen
Kansas City running back Greg Hill plans to start ahead of veteran Marcus Allen during the Chiefs stay at Wisconsin River Falls. Hill, a 1994 first round pick, is adjusting to the West Coast offense after Allen led the team in rushing last season with 709 yards and seven touchdowns. Hill hopes to seize carries in the exhibition opener versus Washington at Arrowhead Stadium, while Allen vows to compete for playing time and to help the team reach the Super Bowl.
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Gurley to play on U S team at Jones Cup in Taipei
Former Kansas guard Greg Gurley will compete for the United States basketball team at the Jones Cup August 18 to 28 in Taipei, Taiwan. Oklahoma State coach Eddie Sutton will lead the squad with several members from OSU and other schools.
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Royals curb White Sox to avoid sweep in Chicago
Kansas City Royals relied on a mix of experience and youth to defeat the Chicago White Sox 9-0. Melvin Bunch earned his first career win with six scoreless innings, Jim Vitiello delivered a key double, and Gary Gaetti went 3 for 4 with a home run and four RBIs.
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Royals top slumping Royals spark with three-run first inning
KC CAPSULE notes a 7.05 start time at Minnesota on TV channels 13 and 62. Scott Anderson (1-0) opposed Frank Rodriguez (2-4) as Kansas City won behind a clutch bullpen and a three-run first inning. Gaetti hit his 21st homer in the eighth off Jose DeLeon.
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Stern grim after meeting ends in season collapse
New York NBA commissioner David Stern left a Midtown hotel negotiating session with the players union looking optimistic, then returned grim saying the season is likely canceled. The union denied stalling, while labor talks broke off as owners lockout the season indefinitely despite attempts to bridge gaps.
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