KU signs trio highlight 2016 incoming basketball class
Kansas coach Bill Self welcomes three newcomers for the 2016-17 season led by Josh Jackson with Udoka Azubuike and Mitch Lightfoot. Self praises the talent and potential of the trio as the Jayhawks prepare for Late Night in the Phog and the October 1 season start.
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Recruits per class in Self era trends by year
The Self era shows varying recruit counts across classes from 2004 to 2016. Notable spikes occur in 2013 and 2012 with six recruits each, while several years hover around three to five recruits, including a low of two in 2010 and 2007.
Beaty defers start as KU QB depth shines this fall
Kansas football coach David Beaty declines naming a starter citing a deep quarterback pool led by Ryan Willis Montell Cozart and others Tyriek Starks Keaton Perry Carter Stanley and more. Beaty praises their arm talent and quick improvement while noting the need for protection to unlock production.
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Chiefs aim to shore up playmakers ahead of Seahawks clash
Chiefs coaches praise Travis Kelce pairing with Charcandrick West and Spencer Ware as a reliable backfield duo. Alex Smith shows improving speed and accuracy in camp while Aaron Berry and franchise-tag issues loom. Andy Reid limits updates on LeSean McCoy and Eric Berry as team eyes 2016 plans.
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Herbert Impresses Kansas In Early Spring Practice
Keegan Herbert, 5-9, 195, from American Heritage, shared carries in high school and is praised by Kansas coach David Beaty and running backs coach Tony Hull for speed, vision, work ethic, and murmur of big potential. Beaty notes he may redshirt or play as a true freshman. Hull calls him humble with strong athletic measurables.
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Royals batter T demonstrates aggressive approach against Jays
Morales said he attacked the plate with a fastball, making solid contact on a high pitch. Marcus Stroman allowed three runs on seven hits in five innings, needing 95 pitches before Scott Feldman took over. Butera and Mendesi drove in runs in the second, while Escobar hit his second homer of the season to start the fifth.
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Gantz Falls Short In Eagle Bend Playoff Bid
Gantz shot 69, the day’s only sub-70, as Cummins finished 2-under to claim the city championship. Bezek won the women’s division, Stagg and Hill won senior titles, with course changes at Eagle Bend praised by players and superintendent Darin Pearson.
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