Kansas Jayhawks and Haskell: a football disparity tale
A Lawrence observer contrasts Kansas University football’s stability with Haskell Indian Nations University’s struggles since NAIA status in 2000. The piece notes richer KU funding, radio and bowl money, and large crowds versus Haskell’s 19-64 over eight seasons, no alumni support, no TV or bowl revenue, tiny stadium, no tuition, and retention challenges. It laments Big Football wealth not reaching NAIA programs and jokes about Pollyanna heading NCAA.
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Analysts debate Kansas BCS chances after title game
Jayhawks BCS hopes hinge on complex rankings as analyst Jerry Palm questions four at large teams excluding Kansas. If Palm is right, Kansas could land in the Fiesta Bowl regardless of the Missouri Oklahoma title game. Hawaii also eyeing a seventh berth if they finish top 12.
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Palm weighs four at large spots without Kansas
BCS analyst Jerry Palm questions a scenario that would grant four at large bids without involving Kansas, suggesting the math may not add up. He emphasizes the difficulty of achieving such an outcome given current rankings and conference strength.
Winter season kicks off with tribute to coach McAnderson
Lawrence High hosts a packed Pack the House event where five winter sports, cheerleaders, porn squad and band showcased weeks of practice. Proceeds from raffle tickets benefit Lions assistant football coach Devin McAnderson, a 2001 LHS graduate, battling a rare bone marrow disorder, receiving a sustained standing ovation mid court.
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Students miss KU Arizona game as Self voice concern
At least 1,000 Kansas students were absent for KU's 76-72 overtime win over Arizona at Allen Fieldhouse. Coach Bill Self called the nonconference clash with Arizona a marquee home game and said student no-shows were disappointing, though those who attended were praised.
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