Tubbs Drives TCU From Upset Loss To Big Rise In AP Poll
Texas Christian coach Billy Tubbs, known for his frenetic style, has turned the Frogs into a high scoring, up-tempo squad led by Lee Nailon and a deep bench. A Dec 20 loss to Kansas is cited as the turning point fueling their climb to No. 15, with improved defense and focus shaping their 24-4 season through disciplined roles and relentless conditioning.
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Robertson steadying KU as star guards season hopes rise
KU sources praise Robertson as a stabilizing influence for a team led by McGrath while praising his 31 minutes per game, 8.4 points, 214 assists to 83 turnovers, and nine blocks. The piece notes injuries to Pugh, LaFrentz, and Pierce, KU's 60 game home winning streak, and Wilt Chamberlain’s Jayhawk numbers in historical context.
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Rise and fall of Nike tied to Rush case and echoes of KU lore
The piece links Myron Piggie, Rush's AAU coach, to Nike with a $ contract and a felony history as it questions Nike’s sponsor strategy amid falling shoe sales and job cuts. It blends sports scandal with Kansas lore, noting Clyde Lovellette’s asthma myth and University of Kansas figures Hub Hall and family ties, along with contact hints.
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