KU football notebook notes coaching, signing class
Kansas University on the verge of naming Tom Sims as defensive line coach to replace Kerry Locklin who may join the New York Jets. The article also covers MeDougald’s official commitment to KU, Mangino’s 2009 recruiting class ranking, and players Opurum and Dent in a four star class. The piece outlines Sims's coaching history and McDougald's position switch to receiver.
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Tom Sims
Illinois
Kansas University
Kerry Locklin
Jayhawks
NFL
New York Jets
Sims
Illini
Western Kentucky
Eastern Michigan
Minnesota
Kansas City Chiefs
Indianapolis Colts
Minnesota Vikings
Bradley McDougald
Kansas
Rivals.com
Dublin
Ohio
Scioto
MecDougald
Mark Mangino
Wisconsin
Colorado
Mangino
Kansas QB Lawrence leaves program amid grad plan
Mangino announced on Wednesday that Tyler Lawrence, a red shirt sophomore in 08, has departed the program. Lawrence played in three games last season with one completion for 11 yards, plans to graduate this summer, and will forgo remaining athletic eligibility. The KU Quarterback Club hosts an open event at Zig and Mac's Bar and Grill at 7 p.m., featuring Kansas recruiting coordinator Brandon Blaney and defensive coordinator Clint Bowen.
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Ed Warinner
Rivals.com
Mangino
McDougald
Jayhawks
Dexton Fields
Tyler Lawrence
Lawrence
Zig and
Mac’s Bar and Grill
Bob Billings
Mangino thrives on underrated KU recruiting approach
Kansas coach Mark Mangino emphasizes a talent evaluation system that yields overlooked recruits who excel. He cites two star standouts such as Chris Harris and Jake Laptad, and notes many NFL players began as modest high school rankings. Players like Toben Opurum defend the value of proven performance over stars.
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Rodney Allen
Brandon Duncan
Anthony Webb
Ryan Murphy
Murphy
Jacques Crawford
Brandon McAnderson
Crawford
Jake Sharp
Kansas
NFL
Mangino
Aqib Talib
Anthony Colllins
David Ochoa
Jayhawks
Florida
USC
Oklahoma
Texas
Alabama
Lawrence
Jon Kirby
Rivals.com
Toben Opurum
Plano East High
Opurum
Notre Dame
Nebraska
Oporum
Nine sign with Coffeyville from local high schools
Nine city football players signed with Coffeyville, including Lawrence High and Free State standouts. Sims Nieto and several teammates inked deals, joining Lawrence rivals in a quirky recruiting twist as coach Dulin envisions a Lawrence once more focused on championships.
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Coffeyville
Lisher
Free State
LHS
Lawrence High
Clifton Sims
Chris Nieto
Dulin
Firebirds
Sims
Lawrence
Nieto
Jake Green
Baker
Chebon Dawes
Butler County
Community, College
Wes Henning
University of St. Mary
Stephen Mason
Emporia State
Scoreboard shows Top 25 results and near-term games
Oklahoma improves to 22-1 with a 77-71 win over Texas A&M. Duke falls to Clemson 47 74 while Wake Forest loses to Miami 52. Michigan State dominates Minnesota 76 47. Various other men’s and junior high results listed with upcoming schedules and officials.
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Oklahoma
Texas
A&m
Colorado
Duke
Clemson
Miami
Wake Forest
Mia
Boston College
Florida State
Michigan State
Minnesota
Indiana
Memphis
SMU
Gonzaga
UCLA
Southern Cal
Notre Dame
Fost
Missour
Nebraska
Villanova
Providence
Syracuse
Ohio State
West Virginia
Kansas
Missouri
Kansas State
Oklahoma State
Exas
Baylor
Iowa State
Texas Tech
Texas A&m
Turner leads Ranch Bowl high school results in Kansas meet
EAL High School competition at Turner features team scores led by Turner. Sumner and Shawnee Mission North follow with top squads listed. Individual results list Christina Pichl Lanae Spencer Amelia Finns Hubert Megan Bastmeyer Michelle Schieffer Gretel Briand among Free State athletes. Junior Varsity standings show Tuer Sumner Free State, Shawnee Mission North and Brave Mission Northwest in a crowded field with several names noted in scoring.
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Turner
Kansas
Sumner
Shawnee Mission North
Free State
Shawnee Mission Northwest
Kansas City
Miege
Christina Pichl
Lanae Spencer
Amelia Finns-Hubert
Megan Bastmeyer
Michelle Schieffer
Gretel Briand
Jayhawks rise in rankings amid strong start and Bilas praise
Kansas guard Brandon Little spoke after a 75-65 win at Baylor as KU climbed in polls and kept title hopes alive. ESPN analyst Jay Bilas praised coach Bill Self for molding a young team, while Cole Aldrich earns the “Phantom of the Phog” nickname for wearing a face mask in recent games.
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Little
Baylor
USA Today
ESPN
Oklahoma State
Missouri
Columbia
Bilas
Jay Bilas
Kansas
Bill Self
Espn.com
Self
Oklahoma
Cole Aldrich
Walt
Cole
Walt Aldrich
Free State Girls Bowling Take Third In Turner Invite
Kansas City Kan Free State High finished third of six teams in the Turner Invite. Christina Pichel led the Firebirds with 476, followed by Lanne Spencer 462 and Amelia Firns Hubert 450.
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Kansas City
Kan
Free State High
Turner
Christina Pichel
Firebirds
Lanne Spencer
Amelia Firns-Hubert
Raw Valley Force volleyball and soccer champions and clinics
Raw Valley Force U-10 and U-13 girls won their divisions in the Kansas City Super Futsal League. Coaches include Ring de Boer. Other items note fishing session at Johnson County CC Overland Park at 7 p m with biologists Richard Sanders and Kirk Tjelmeland, KU baseball camps, VIP Sports youth leagues at KU's Robinson Center, a Garmin 405 Training Clinic at Gary Gribble's Running Sports, Kaw Valley Soccer Assn spring registration due Feb 15, VIP Soccer leagues, Eudora youth ball registration Feb 25 28, and Kansas Attitude traveling U-14 roster pursuit.
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KV Force
Raw Valley Force
Kansas City
Skylar Drum
Olivia Lemus
Sabren Platz
April Hodges
Carson Drake
Abi Hummel
Rubin Murphy
Rachel Schuck
Margaret Lockwood
Natalie Clark
Eerusalem Zicker
Ring de Boer
Amanda Schaller
Bailey
Richard Sanders
Kirk Tjelmeland
Clinton
Perry Lakes
Johnson County CC
Overland Park
Eudora
Eudora Community Center
Eudorabaseball.com
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Eudora High
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Wellsville High
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Fort Scott
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Kelly Kohnne
Forkson
McCray
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Jacobs
Kohn
Cathc
Sutherland
Boogaard
Cathe
Texas Tec
University Baseball
Kevin Frady
VIP Sports
Ku's Robinson Center
Hotmail
Garmin
Garmin 405
Gary Gribble
Garmin Rep
KVSA
Kaw Valley Soccer Assn.e
Kawvalleysoccer.com
Kansas Attitude
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NSCAA
Jason Pendleton
Nscaa.com
Our Town
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