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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1997
Page
8
Inside today's Journal-World, a special section previews the Kansas University KU men's and women's basketball campaigns, outlining rosters, outlooks, and key storylines for the season ahead.
No. 2 Kansas faces Santa Clara in a season opener at 7:05 p.m. Friday in Allen Fieldhouse. Santa Clara, 0-3 vs KU in recent years, boasts a three-title run in the West Coast Conference and a history of defeating top programs, aiming to test KU's aggressive, disciplined style from the start.
Kansas hopes to slow Texas star Ricky Williams after struggling against Ricky Williams of Texas Tech. Williams, leading rusher and scorer, has 1499 yards and 122 points. KU coach Terry Allen says he is as good as any back, and Kansas has contained other big runners this season.
A Heisman voter reflecting on the ethics of receiving gifts and endorsements, including Auburn TV and a Doak Walker Award connection. The column hints at pressure and graft in college football voting while the narrator defends his integrity as a voter.
A wife jokes about gifts tied to graft and the Big 12, pulling a T from between bags full of Big 12 graft pens and notebooks. She scoffs at the idea of being bought with a T-shirt, then hints at the Heisman vote coverage on page 30.
Denver defensive end Neil Smith returned to practice on Wednesday after missing two games with a partially torn right tricep. He reported no pain and looked ready, brace on his arm, as coach Mike Shanahan said he appeared fine. If no setbacks arise, Smith is probable to play against Kansas City Sunday, driven by his urge to face his former team.
Nebraska beat Missouri 45 38 in overtime as Huskers player Shevin Wiggins admitted booting the ball intentionally to keep it in play. Missouri athletics director Joe Castiglione urged moving on while coach Larry Smith noted unpredictable game moments. Baylor clash looms for Missouri as Frank Gaines calls the knee strike illegal for a loose ball.
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