Changes would address bias in freshman eligibility rules
The NCAA Special Committee to Review Initial Eligibility Standards proposed sweeping changes to Proposition 48 to reduce reliance on standardized tests. A sliding scale would let high GPAs offset lower SAT or ACT scores, with thresholds rising for 13 core courses and adjusted by GPA. The plan, supported by Kansas athletic director Bob Frederick, targets cultural bias but faces scrutiny from the Black Coaches Association and awaits Presidents Commission action. The College Board’s SAT revamp in 1995 could further shift the landscape by raising scores, prompting Fredericks remarks on potential effects.
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Huffman family thriving amid life of pole vault pro
Scott Huffman, a 1999 United States vault champion, lives the pole vault life with wife Eileen and their child Courtney. He signed a three year Foot Locker endorsement, travels for meets, and eyes a three to four year span of competition. He reflects on the sport, its rewards, and the toll of frequent travel.
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Italy
Huffman
Eileen
Courtney
Huffmans
Scott
Eileen Huffman
Foot Locker
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Brazil
International Amateur Athletic Federation
Lions Join New Seven-on-Seven League In Kansas
Lawrence High joins a 14 team seven-on-seven league created by the KSHSAA this spring. The Lions, long dominant with 34 straight wins and five Class 6A titles, split two Saturday games at Heritage Park as underclassmen populate rosters. Olathe South and Shawnee Mission South handed LHS losses, SM South prevailing 28-19 in one contest.
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LHS
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Olathe East
Shawnee Mission North
Olathe
Heritage Park
Brad Romme
Dulin
Dick Purdy
Olathe South
Shawnee Mission South
SM South
Romme
Monarchs Split Pair In Lindsborg
Monarchs and Lindsborg split a semipro doubleheader as Ray Santin and Mike Grob combined on a four hitter to win 6 3 in game one while Chris Earl had a double in both games and Jack Kaeding tripled. Monarchs fall 13 3 in the nightcap and travel to Topeka to face the Owls.
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Ray Santin
Mike Grob
Lawrence Monarchs
Lindsborg Black Sox
Jack Kaeding
Chris Earl
Monarchs
Topeka Owls
Topeka
Joe Sanders
Wills
Merrick
Munz
Santin
Grob
Harrington
Kevin Zellner
Aaron Whetzel
Sanders
Galvin
Worley
Zellner
Earl
Dustin Sullivan
Hogan
Worey
Simpson questioned after ex wife murder at Brentwood home
Police investigated a Brentwood murder scene where Nicole Simpson and waiter Ronald Goldman were found dead from sharp force injuries. Autopsies were planned as neighbors recalled their ties to Simpson. Ongoing questions about timing and cause remained.
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Mezzaluna
Brentwood
Nicole Simpson
Karim Souki
Souki
Daily News
Beverly Newman
Simpson
Scott Carrier
Sharpforce
Gascon
Robert Gerard
Los Angeles
Chicago
O'Hare Plaza
Peter Phillips
Hertz Car Rental Company
Tom Lange
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