Tiny QBs Shine In Sunflower League Show
Kansas junior Todd Reesing and Free State junior Camren Torneden have emerged as standout passing and dual threat quarterbacks. Torneden, listed 5-7, 160, racked up 379 yards offense in a recent game and plus a 67-yard punt return, while Chandler Schmidt’s injury opened door for him. Lawrence High’s Clint Pinnick, 5-8, 160, also leads the Lions as a capable signal caller in his second year.
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Harris student of the game helps KU carry start
Kansas freshman cornerback Chris Harris, from Bixby Oklahoma, was a standout student athlete. He returned home during a bye week to talk football with Bixby High players and coaches, shaping his mindset for his Jayhawks career. Harris combined football talent with strong academics, earning state academic champion honors as a senior in 2006.
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KU records 70 percent graduation rate for student athletes
The Kansas University athletic department released an annual graduation-rate report showing a 70 percent four-year average for student athletes, meeting the NCAA goal. Football graduates 53 percent, men’s basketball 64 percent, and women’s basketball 42 percent. overall athlete rate 59 percent.
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Olympian David Durante visits Lawrence gymnasts
Lawrence resident Dayna Smerchek won an online USA Gymnastics raffle to host an Olympic gymnast at Lawrence Gymnastics Academy. David Durante, a national champion and Beijing Olympic altern, spoke to about 70 youngsters, signed autographs, and inspired local gymnasts before departing.
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