Super Bowl QBs show mix of care and moxie
AP columnist Jim Litke surveys Super Bowl quarterbacks from Dilfer to Delhomme, Roethlisberger, Hasselbeck, and Plummer. He notes many greats avoided Hall of Fame status, while current contenders mix cautious management with potential for big plays. The piece weighs era shifts and the pressure on a quarterback to deliver under late game stress.
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Alexander full go for NFC title game
Seahawks star Shaun Alexander will start against the Carolina Panthers after passing tests and practicing in non contact drills. Coach Mike Holmgren said Alexander is ready and will get most first team reps, despite a concussion scare last weekend.
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Coggins sparks KSU past Oklahoma State in Stillwater
Claire Coggins led Kansas State with a game high 21 points as the Wildcats beat Oklahoma State 67 to 7 in Stillwater. Kansas State improved to 13-8 and 3-2 in the Big 12, building a 33-20 halftime lead and outrebounding the Cowgirls 41-44. Kimberly Dietz added 13 points and five rebounds, with Marlies Gibson contributing 10 points and eight boards.
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Ottawa Cyclones seek peak form in Top Gun tourney
Ottawa Cyclones coach McCullough says the team is growing with one starter back from last year as they chase a late February peak. Senior Megan Ramsey nears 1 000 career points and tops Top Gun in three pointers with nine while earning repeat all tournament honors.
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Lickteig Named KCAC Co Player of the Week
Ottawa University senior Bret Lickteig earned KCAC co player of the week after posting 37 points, 26 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and seven steals across two games. Ottawa hosts Kansas Wesleyan tonight after the honor.
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Baker University Punter Ryan Smith Honored on NAIA All-America Team
Baldwin City Baker University sophomore punter Ryan Smith leads Heart of America with a 41 yard punt average and earns honorable mention on the NAIA All-America team. Senior defensive back Brett Wahlgren is named an NAIA Football All-America Scholar Athlete for the third straight year. Seth Williams, a junior running back, is designated a first time scholar athlete. To qualify scholars must maintain at least a 3.5 GPA.
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Pomona boys reach semifinals in Sunflower League tourney
Pomona Middle School boys beat Appanocose 25 21 to advance to tonight's semifinal against Williamsburg in Pomona. Pomona improved to 10 3 led by Tyler Nitcher with 14 points and Dillon Rex eight. Appanocose 1 12 was led by Storm Mattas seven points and three rebounds. Casey Thompson five points Dalton Farrar four steals.
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Gardner Ottawa Middle School Boys Lose to Wheat Ridge
In Gardner on Tuesday Ottawa Middle School boys basketball fell to Wheatridge. The eighth grade trailed 38 27 with Blake Firestone scoring 10 points. The seventh grade lost 59 51 as Adam Hasty poured in 23 and Matt Mendell and Cody Patterson added 11 each.
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