Lions introduce spread offense at Lawrence High opener
Lawrence High surprised fans by lining up in a spread, with quarterback five yards behind center and three receivers wide. Coach Dirk Wedd shifted from tradition, starting junior Clint Pinnick in the shotgun. early returns looked strong before Olathe North adjusted in the second half.
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Mangino backs I-AA opponents in Kansas schedule
Kansas coach Mark Mangino defends using FCS foes as nonconference games to boost home dates and revenue. He notes Appalachian State’s success and says Kansas will continue scheduling I-AA, now FCS, teams like Southeastern Louisiana, with a 6 p.m. Memorial Stadium kickoff.
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Manning Lends a Hand at Haskell Clinic Fundraiser
Kansas University assistant coach Danny Manning led a two hour birthday basketball clinic at Haskell Indian Nations University for 10 third graders chosen by Mike Easterday, grandfather of participant Jacob Pavlyak, from proceeds of a Lawrence Community Shelter auction. The event tied Manning’s family to ongoing shelter fundraising while Pavlyak’s winning 16 foot shot closed the scrimmage against Manning and his assistants.
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Royals Beat Rangers 8-1 Behind Greinke Strong Start
Zack Greinke earned his first Royals starting win since April by throwing five shutout innings and allowing five hits. The Royals totaled 16 hits, with Ross Gload homering and Ale Gordon driving in three, as Kansas City defeated Texas 8-1 in Arlington.
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