Baylor rises in Big 12 under Art Briles at media days
Baylor coach Art Briles and players praised the program's turnaround from a bottom finish in 2009 to three straight bowl seasons. They credited leadership, discipline, and community ties in Waco, with Briles stressing high goals despite lingering doubters and media scrutiny.
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Un settled QB battles across Big 12 as camps open
Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops and Texas coach Mack Brown face unresolved starter decisions. Kendal Thompson and Trevor Knight compete with Blake Bell for Oklahoma while David Ash leads Texas with 18 starts. West Virginia, Baylor, Iowa State also adjust after major changes as new quarterbacks step in.
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Dreamius Smith update fuels WVU backfield hopes
West Virginia coach Dana Holgorsen praised former KU signee Dreamius Smith, a Wichita native from KU’s 2011 recruiting class, noting he could factor in the Mountaineers backfield this fall after stints at Butler County Community College.
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Chalmers celebrity game draws KU, K-State, Missouri alums
KU notebook notes a star-studded celebrity game at Olathe East High School featuring former KU players Graves Hawkins Morningstar Robinson Teahan plus McGruder Lyons Tiller and Brewer coaches. Andrew Wiggins discusses Lawrence stay and KU’s top five ranking in a USA Today poll.
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Baker head coach joins KU softball staff
Baker head softball coach and Baker/ volleyball coach Matt Windle resigned to join Kansas University as the softball team’s first base coach and catchers mentor. Baker promotes Jamie Stanclift to interim softball head coach and assistant volleyball coach after Windle’s four year tenure.
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Chiefs trade for Smith signals new era under Reid
Chiefs usher in a fresh start after hiring Andy Reid as head coach and John Dorsey as GM to fix a league worst offense. Alex Smith arrives to lead a squad featuring rookies while stars like Dwayne Bowe and Jamaal Charles prep to report, with Smith stressing quick integration and leadership to revitalize Kansas City.
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