Ex KU catcher Thomson rises to Yankees bench coach
Rob Thomson, a Kansas University catcher in the early 80s and longtime Yankees executive, was promoted to bench coach for Joe Girardi. Thomson blends old school values with modern data, outlining his role as studying opponents, delivering pitch tendencies, and forming game plans with the manager. He recalls KU seasons interrupted by snow and rain but says his focus remains on the present job.
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Chicago Cubs
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Virginia Tech uses two quarterback system for Orange Bowl
Virginia Tech shares QB duties between Sean Glennon and Tyrod Taylor as they prepare to face Kansas in the Orange Bowl. Glennon, the veteran passer, and Taylor, the dual threat, run separate game plans yet mesh enough to challenge defenses. The move, unusual for college football, aims to maximize both players while pursuing a national title bid.
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Virginia Tech
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McIntosh shines as Kansas tops Boston University 71 57
Taylor McIntosh tallies 14 points 17 rebounds and four blocks to anchor Kansas in a 71 57 win over Boston University at Allen Fieldhouse. Burks Wiley scores 14 in a second half burst but KU clamps down to erase a 20 6 Terrier run and secure the victory. The Jayhawks force 15 BU turnovers as Hendrickson praises pressure defense.
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Taylor McIntosh
Boston University
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Terriers
Jayhawks
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Bonnie
Henrickson
Hendrickson
John Henry
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Kansas
Jesska Burks-Wiley
Self urges KU to improve free throw shooting in 2008
Kansas coach Bill Self after an 86 53 win over Yale stresses the Jayhawks must stay hungry and fix free throw woes. He notes the team shoots 62.8 percent as a unit while opponents hit 64.5, with Sasha Kaun at 51 percent and others like Brandon Rush and Russell Robinson around 70 percent. Rebounding also needs work as Self complains about effort from key players.
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Yale
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Sasha Kaun
Brandon Rush
Russell Robinson
Mario Chalmers
Darrell Arthur
Sherron Collins
Darnell Jackson
Rodrick Stewart
Darnell
Brandon
Shady
Arthur
Jackson
Kansas
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