KU fans urged to back Turners Gill in tough Georgia Tech game
Kansas legend Don Fambrough returns to Memorial Stadium as KU hosts Georgia Tech amid long odds. He recalls past coaching battles and stresses patience for Turners Gill, praising recruiters and stressing fan support. Fambrough notes changes after Lew Perkins resignation and recalls Pepper Rodgers era and Bear Bryant lessons.
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Free State Firebirds meet Leavenworth Pioneers at new stadium
Free State High coach Bob Lisher warns Leavenworth will overflow with celebration at the on campus Pioneer Stadium opening. The Firebirds enter 1-0 while the Pioneers are 0-1 as kickoff nears at 7 p.m. Lisher hopes his largely inexperienced lineup can spoil the grand opening atmosphere and match the hometown excitement.
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Freshman DE Agostinho Overcomes Language Barriers at KU
KU freshman defensive end Keba Agostinho narrates his childhood move from Angola to Texas at age nine. He recalls listening to peers, learning English through observation, and adjusting to American life while playing barefoot sports in Angola. He soon became fluent and embraced school challenges.
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Lawrence High Faces Tough SM East Test On Opening Night
Lawrence High coach Dirk Wedd relies on senior leaders like receiver Chris Gaston to guide a 1-0 Lions against Shawnee Mission East at Shawnee Mission North District Stadium. Sophomore quarterback Brad Strauss leads by example as the Lions aim to counter a strong SM East defense that blanked Shawnee Mission North 24-0 last week. Senior Darrin Sorem echoed the need for aggression and maturity in a pivotal season opener.
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