Valesente Earns Kansas Head Coach Post After Rapid Rise
Kansas Athletic Director Monte Johnson named Bob Valesente as the new head football coach after Gottfried left for Pittsburgh. Valesente, a 46 year old former Cubs prospect turned assistant coach, steered Kansas offensively and earned the promotion amid quick recruiting needs. He emphasizes humility and a commitment to building on three years of improving performance.
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Jayhawks hire Valesente to lead 6 6 team with 39 returning lettermen
Lawrence notes Kansas hires Bob Valesente as head coach after a 6 6 season. Returning 39 lettermen, he emphasizes hard work and continuity despite not challenging Oklahoma for the Big Eight title. Key players to watch include QB Mike Orth and DB Wayne Ziegler as non conference foes North Carolina Utah State Indiana State Southern Illinois loom.
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Royals To Move Spring Training To Boardwalk And Baseball
The Kansas City Royals will shift spring training and minor league camp to a new complex in Orlando Florida at a site formerly a theme park near Disney World. The project, a joint venture with Harcourt Brace and Jovanovich, creates Boardwalk and Baseball a park combining amusements with a major league stadium and five practice fields. The plan aims to hold at least 70 farm games there and links with Sea World parks and Cypress Gardens.
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Iba Accepts Drake Assistant Role After Nebraska Departure
Moe Iba will join Drake as an assistant coach, replacing Orv Salmon who resigned earlier. Iba, 107-70 in six Nebraska seasons, led a 19-11 Cornhuskers last year and NCAA tournament appearance. He will aid in recruiting, on court coaching, scheduling, and organization under Gary Garner.
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Navy permits Ensign McCallum to play pro football weekends
Navy allows Ensign Napoleon McCallum to play Raiders games on weekends while serving but Raiders coach Tom Flores says a near full-time football season is needed. McCallum, 23, was drafted in the fourth round while facing a five-year service commitment. His Navy schedule runs 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays with 24-hour duty on the fifth day, at the commander’s discretion for games and practices.
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