Let the rout begin in college football discourse
After weekend blowouts power programs claim rewards in polls and bowls while coaches and commissioners debate the ethics of running up scores. Critics argue lopsided results distort rankings, seedings, and playoff prospects, urging balanced matchups and reform.
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Huskers' Phillips pleads no contest in assault case
Nebraska tailback Lawrence Phillips pleaded no contest to misdemeanor assault and trespassing on Tuesday while prosecutors chose not to file separate charges against backup Damon Benning. Phillips apologized in a letter to his victim, and sentencing is set for December 1 with possible probation and counseling.
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Chiefs eyeing history with possible 4-0 start
Kansas City faces Cleveland this week hoping to become 4-0 for the first time in 35 years of AFL and NFL history. The Chiefs, 3-0, must navigate Raiders week psych effects after a dramatic 23-17 overtime win, Marcus Allen milestone, and coaching ties with former Raiders staff.
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Gunther Cunningham
Twins defeat Royals 7-3 as Appier falters in seventh
Rich Robertson earns his first major league win for Minnesota as the Twins topple Kansas City 7-3. Chip Hale's bases loaded single in the seventh broke a tie after Appier walked four in five-plus innings. Royals hope to rebound in the 11-game homestand despite lefty starter struggles and a 13-26 mark versus left-handed pitching.
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Harris Emerges as Surprise Starter for KU vs Houston
Redshirt freshman Jamie Harris steps into KU cornerback duties as Aver Randle suffers a torn ACL in the win over TCU. Harris, 5-10, 165, started three games in nickel roles and will make his first career start at Memorial Stadium Saturday at 1 p.m. Harris recorded seven tackles and a pass breakup against TCU while replacing the injured Randle.
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