Snyder Muzzle Sparks Big 12 Backlash In Recruiting Fears
Discussion centers on Kansas State coach Bill Snyder barring Michael Bishop from interviews fueling talk of how such practices affect quarterback recruitment. Analysts compare to Wooden era media bans and note upcoming Oklahoma State at Texas A&M clash as pivotal for a potential South Division title and Big 12 final in San Antonio.
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ISU president backs coach Dan McCarney amid losses
Iowa State leader Martin Jischke issued strong support for embattled coach Dan McCarney despite a 5-23 record over more than two seasons. The piece weighs the decision and cites past coaching firings as context while touching on other Big 12 stories and players.
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Huskers not chasing big scores says Osborne
Nebraska coach Tom Osborne rejects running up scores to impress polls. He wants to win, keep top players sharp, and give reserves experience when games aren’t in doubt. Nebraska leads after a 29 0 win over Texas Tech while Penn State slips to No 2 after a 16 15 win over Minnesota. Kansas visit Saturday with KU 4 3.
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Allen eyes No 1 team game as Kansas faces challenge
Allen says Kansas can learn from the opportunity to play the nation’s top team at home. With four games left in 1997, plans show about 15 players may redshirt, including four true freshmen who have appeared this season plus a list of potential red-shirts from positions across the roster.
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Team Stat Leaderboard Highlights from Weekend Game
Joe Garcia led with 79 field goals while Jamie Harris topped interceptions with three. Patrick Brown had two picks and Jason Thoren one as tackles were led by Tony Blevins with 62. Maurice Gaddie 56 and Patrick Brown 51 followed. Others included Jamie Harris 41 and Jason Thoren 40. Ron Warner added 10 sacks, with Brown 3 and several players tied at 1.
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League honors Green, KSU's Kelly, Allen
Ahman Green named top offensive player after 17 rushing yards in Nebraska 29 0 Texas Tech win. Jeff Kelly is top defensive player, David Allen set school punt return yard record with 125 on six tries. Also Texas A&M notes Dante Hall out indefinitely with bone contusion from loss to Penn State.
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ISU McCarney eager to play at home again
ISU coach Dan McCarney says the Cyclones are eager to return to their home stadium for a Saturday visit from Baylor. Iowa State, 0-6 overall and 0-3 in the Big 12, had two open dates and will use the long layoff to heal players including running back Darren Davis who will start.
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Texas puzzled by its troubles after loss to Missouri
Texas coach John Mackovic defended play calling after Ricky Williams rushed 23 times for 235 yards in a 37 29 defeat to Missouri. Williams had 223 yards on 40 carries vs Oklahoma last week. Texas sits 3 3, faces Colorado at home, and players say they won t quit as injuries haunt kicker Dawson and the offense struggles to regain fire.
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