KU chancellor backs AD and football coach amid funding push
KU chancellor Douglas Girod expressed confidence in athletic director Sheahon Zenger and coach David Beaty in a Monday message to students and faculty. He cited a long term vision and committed resources including a $26 million indoor practice facility as part of the Raise the Chant initiative.
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Does winning still matter to Kansas football
The article discusses University of Kansas governance and football coaching changes. Chancellor Douglas Girod questions athletic director Sheahon Zenger on the value of wins, referencing fired coaches Turner Gill and Charlie Weis and contrasting 3-31, 5-19, and 6-22 records with Beaty’s transfer-heavy approach. It questions whether success has changed since 2011 and 2014 firings.
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KU and UK Renew Classic Rivalry at United Center
The Kansas Jayhawks and Kentucky Wildcats renew their storied rivalry at Chicago's United Center around 8 30 p m with Bill Self and John Calipari both Hall of Famers guiding elite programs in a high profile matchup expected to showcase top talent and coaching prowess.
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Kansas Stars Craft Early Tone in Champions Classic Showdown
Kansas veteran Devonté Graham and guard Svi Mykhailiuk bring experience to the Champions Classic as KU aims to set the tone in a high stakes game at United Center. The pair enter with a combined 1-2 record in this event, underscoring the magnitude of tonight’s matchup.
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Sunflower League honors crown LHS and Free State leaders
Lawrence High senior Dante Jackson shared the Sunflower League co MVP with Milton Braasch of Shawnee Mission East. Free State coach Bob Lisher earned his third Coach of the Year award. Jackson totaled 1,215 rushing yards and 12 rushing TDs plus 974 passing yards and 13 TDs, joining Amani Bledsoe as recent LHS MVP honorees.
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