O'Neill Sees Five Year Marquette Pact as Risky Deal
At 34 Kevin O'Neill, rising coaching prospect, says his five year Marquette contract was a poor bargain, earning $70,000 base annually. He mocks its brevity while admitting naive negotiations, as Marquette AD William Cords defends him as humorous and blunt. The piece notes his team’s 11-6 mark and upcoming game vs Kansas.
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Oklahoma Digs Out Of Late Hole In Nebraska Victory
Brent Price sparked a late surge as Oklahoma erased a seven point deficit in 1:25 to beat Nebraska 79 76. Price hit two free throws spurred a 3 pointer and an assist on the final bucket while Nebraska’s 72 42 rebounding edge couldn’t seal the win. Derrick Chandler pulled 20 boards for Nebraska in the Bob Devaney Sports Center showing.
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Oklahoma Stuns Nebraska In Tight Big Eight Fight
Oklahoma defeats Nebraska 79 to 76 as Oklahoma shoots 40 percent and Nebraska 33 percent. Key players include Chandler with 20 rebounds for Nebraska and Evans leading Oklahoma with 14 points. Johnson fouls out for Nebraska late, removing their only true point guard.
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Thornwood lineman Mike Arbanas commits to Kansas
Chicago area star Mike Arbanas, a 6-5 275 lineman from Thornwood High, verbally commits to Kansas. Nebraska and Minnesota showed early interest, but he chose KU after visiting, becoming the first out-of-state signee for the Jayhawks. The KU focus also centers on Garden City’s Jim Moore as a top recruit candidate.
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Mild Winter Lets KU Baseball Open Drills Outdoors
Kansas coach Dave Bingham praises unseasonable warmth as the team begins preseason workouts at Hogland-Maupin Stadium instead of the indoor facility. The plan includes fundamentals work ahead of the February 14 opener at Arkansas-Little Rock and a February 26 home game versus Sterling College.
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Tourney results shine new light on some teams
The state boys basketball week ended with Lawrence High winning the Topeka Invitational, Leavenworth taking the Capital Classic, and Shawnee Mission South claiming the SM Northwest Invitational. Leavenworth rallied from a 14-point deficit late to beat Shawnee Heights, while SM Northwest edged KC Wyandotte for the title. Baldwin swept the Lawrence area invitational as the schedule tightens toward sub-state week.
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Super Bowl Early Rating Drops From 1982 Peak
Washington's 37 24 victory over Buffalo on CBS drew an overnight rating of 40.4 with a 60 share. Nielsen estimates suggest a national rating between 40 and 47, well below the 49.1 1982 record. last year's 41.9 for New York's 2019 win over Buffalo is noted.
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