Johnson Breaks Through to Elite Status with Chiefs
Kansas City middle linebacker Der rick Johnson reflects on aging into leadership at 28 as he enters his seventh NFL season. Once a touted 15th overall pick in 2005 with Derrick Thomas comparisons, he rebounded from down years in 2008 and 2009 to flourish under Todd Haley and Romeo Crennel last year, feeling primed mentally and physically for continued prime play.
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Ottawa Cyclones edge Eudora 2-1 in season opener
Ottawa High School edges Eudora 2-1 after an own goal early and a missed late penalty. Brock Chartier and Matthew Dodd scored for Ottawa, with Ian Paine assisting Dodd. Sophomore Kenny Whitacre stood tall in goal as Ottawa pursues a strong start.
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College institutes new rules for 2011 season
The NCAA adopted several new rules for this season including taunting penalties that erase touchdowns and set the ball back 15 yards. In addition a 10-second runoff option can be used to shorten the clock in the final minute of each half.
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Ottawa Volleyball opens season with 3-0 sweep over Haskell
Ottawa University Lady Braves dominate Haskell Indian Nations University 25-12 25-14 25-6 at Wilson Field House. Kristen Hendrickson 11 kills 4 aces leads Ottawa, Chrissie Jeannin 24 set assists, Becca Colson 9 kills, Katie Jensen 13 digs. Ottawa 1-0, next at MidAmerica Nazarene tournament Friday and Saturday with matches against MidAmerica Nazarene William Woods and the University of Saint Mary.
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Big 12 forms panel to evaluate conference options
Missouri Chancellor Brady Deaton said a committee will study replacing Texas A&M if they depart and consider expanding the Big 12 in the broadest context. The board seeks a recommendation on adding members and weighs implications of A&M leaving, including possible voiding of a $1 billion Fox TV deal.
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