KU Graduation Rate Tops National Average At KU
The NCAA reports KU graduated 68 percent of its student athletes from the 1996 entering class, above the 62 percent national average. Women's athletes led with 82 percent, men 52 percent, with football 38 and baseball 60. Four-year class average 62 percent, versus 55 percent for the student body. Nick Bradford noted as the lone 1996 men’s hoops signee who graduated.
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UNLV Coach Mixed Up Talk On Kansas Game
UNLV coach John Robinson mixed up where Saturdays game would be played and described Kansas as not a Big 12 contender. Freshman Moderick Johnson appeared in the opener with no receptions as UNLV faces Kansas at Memorial Stadium after suspensions involving five players from the opener against Toledo.
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Mangino thanks KU fans after Memorial Stadium rally
KU football coach Mark Mangino writes to supporters praising their vigor during a rainstorm at Memorial Stadium and pledging to reward their faith with winning games. He looks ahead to the UNLV game and thanks fans for their loyalty.
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Perkins to raise KU athletics revenue with donor push
Kansas athletic director Lew Perkins signals changes to boost funding via donations and enhanced use of football facilities. He targets contracts and ticket sales while urging benefactors to provide money for upgrades from computer rooms to track and soccer venues. The plan aims to lift KU from Big 12 stagnation through faster revenue growth.
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KU considers new lounge for basketball team at Allen Fieldhouse
Kansas coach Self backs a players lounge costing about 150000 dollars to offer a relaxing video and gaming room beyond the dressing area. Athletic leaders eye a fieldhouse facelift near 100000 dollars to sandblast limestone and improve restrooms as part of campus upgrades. Visitors Kaun from Melbourne and Aw Price from Amityville will tour this weekend.
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Bah nets rocket goal as LHS soccer falls to Topeka West 4 1
Ibrahim Bah, Lawrence High senior forward, scored in the 16th minute but LHS lost 4-1 to Topeka West at Youth Sports Inc. fields. The Lions created little offense after halftime and drop to 0-2, with Shawnee Heights up next.
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Seabury cross country features veteran sophomores
Seabury and Lawrence High prepare for season openers at Overland Park Aquinas Invitational. Alysha Valencia leads Seabury girls after a strong freshman year with state finish, while Seabury junior Adam Davis and sophomore Katie Pottorff pace the boys. Lawrence High fielding cohesive girls pack behind leadership of Meg Gentry and Megan Johnson, and a rebuilt boys squad led by Harry Swartz and Drew Vogel. Seabury hopes for individual state runs despite small varsity rosters. opens Sept. 13 at the Wamego Invitational.
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