Baker players, coach earn top Heart of America honors
Baker head coach Jason Thoren was named coach of the year in the south division and running back JD Woods earned offensive player of the year after a 6-0 season. Woods, a former Lawrence High standout, posted 109.7 rushing yards per game with 10 rushing touchdowns. Benedictine’s Brett Shephard and Caleb Tanis of MidAmerica Nazarene also earned top honors in the division. Baker players earned multiple first and second team selections on offense and defense.
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NFL to Keep Vaccine Lines for Frontline Workers First
The NFL will not seek special access to coronavirus vaccines and supports prioritizing frontline health care workers and vulnerable groups. NFLPA leader DeMaurice Smith and chief medical officer Dr. Allen Sills urged alignment with public health guidance as the roll out begins. The campaign aims to vaccinate millions, with full NFL season play and Super Bowl 55 slated for February in Tampa despite limited early supply.
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Signing class story notes and player list for Kansas
The report details KU football 2020 recruit intake with 27 true freshmen, 11 starting games, and 0-9 overall. It lists Class of 2021 commitments by Rivals ranking including Majik Rector Ben Easters Kelan Robinson Devin Neal and many 3-star prospects from Texas Indiana Georgia Florida Alabama South Carolina California and Arkansas.
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KU football sees multiple players enter transfer portal
The article details KU players including Stephen Robinson Jr and Ezra Naylor II entering the transfer portal amid ongoing portal trends across Power Five. It notes Robinson's departure after 2019 and 2020 contributions, Naylor's growing role, and broader portal activity in the Big 12 with multiple programs listing departures and seniors seeking staying options under NCAA waivers.
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Kansas Defies COVID Uncertainty as Big 12 Title Hopes Rise
Kansas coach Bill Self predicts a tight Big 12 race with Baylor leading at 4-0 and KU 6-1 amid high rankings for Texas Tech West Virginia and Texas. Oklahoma State and Oklahoma also factor in while Baylor and Texas confront scheduling delays from COVID. Self doubts playing all 18 league games, suggesting 14 or 15 may suffice.
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Kansas coach optimistic on Big 12 schedule amid COVID uncertainty
Kansas coach Bill Self spoke about the Big 12 plan to pace the season with a week off between the regular season and the conference tournament to make up canceled games. He cautioned that cancellations may prevent full participation among all 10 teams and stressed staying negative students. He outlined tipoff times for KU’s 16 remaining league games and noted key ESPN telecast dates and travel plans ahead of the season opener at Texas Tech.
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