Irish and Iowa lead dramatic 2002 college football season recap
Notre Dame under Tyrone Willingham turned a messy transition into a 10 win regular season and a Gator Bowl bid. Miami capped an undefeated run with a 34 game win streak and Heisman winner Carson Palmer helped USC, while Iowa shared the Big Ten title with Ohio State and Palmer set passing records.
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KU's 2002 Final Four tops Kansas' sports year
AP voters name Kansas 2002 basketball run the top state sports story. Kansas State women reach Midwest Regional semis and 2002 football rebound. Jeff Gordon wins at Kansas Speedway. Seward County women claim national title in Liberal. Pretty Prairie high school drops 8 players under zero tolerance rules. team praised for honesty.
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Kansas Top 10 Sports Stories of 2002 Highlight Big 12, Open
The Kansas AP roundup lists 2002's top sports items including Kansas going 16 0 in the Big 12 regular season and reaching the Final Four, Drew Gooden departing early for the NBA, and Seward County CC capturing a first national title in women’s basketball. It notes Kansas State’s deep NCAA run, football rebound, and other major feats across colleges and high schools in Kansas.
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NBA
Gooden
Kansas
Chiefs cling to slim playoff hopes with Holmes doubt
Chiefs coach Dick Vermeil said Kansas City remains in contention for meaningful December football after a 6-2 home record, but Priest Holmes is very doubtful with a hip injury and may miss the Raiders game. Safety Greg Wesley also unlikely to return against Oakland.
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Nebraska Aims to Win Independence Bowl in Shreveport
Nebraska arrived amid rain and lightning for the Independence Bowl against 6-6 Mississippi. Bo Pelini was hired as defensive coordinator. Frank Solich praised the team’s attitude after a 7-6 season, with staff changes and strong prep for Eli Manning and Rebels.
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