Kansas State Wildcats push depth as opener nears
Kansas State coach Bill Snyder embraces open depth charts to fuel competition ahead of the season opener with Eastern Kentucky. Collin Klein appears the starter at quarterback while Bryce Brown eyes the top running back spot. The defense seeks improvement after ranking near the Big 12 bottom in points and yardage last season.
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Chiefs Face Tough 2011 Schedule After Breakout Year
Kansas City, coming off a 10 6 season and AFC West title under Pioli and Haley, faces a harder 2011 slate with trips to Indianapolis New England Pittsburgh Jets and Packers. Haley warns every year brings new obstacles while Baldwin-Jones altercation adds distraction.
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Texas A&M Signals Big 12 Exit Interest and Conference Process
Texas A M formally notified the Big 12 on Thursday it is weighing leaving the conference and asked how to proceed if a departure occurs. President R Bowen Loftin stressed the move is a long term decision and would follow league bylaws while seeking a new member. The letter cites goals of greater national visibility for athletes and securing stable funding, with no immediate exit decision announced.
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Ottawa High fall scrimmages preview at Grogan Stadium
The Ottawa High School fall sports scrimmages greet fans with all sports on one day led by the OHS football session. Schedule includes tennis at Forest Park, soccer at the OHS field, OMS football, OHS volleyball, dance and cheer, and band performances, with booster club dinner and participant introductions.
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Baylor Bears eye improved defense under Bennett
Baylor, led by quarterback Robert Griffin and a high scoring offense, seeks a stronger defense after hiring Phil Bennett as defensive coordinator. The Bears, 7 6 last season with a four game slide to end the year, aim to fix porous defense and rely on an aggressive, high risk scheme to shock the Big 12.
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