Waltrip to give spontaneous Hall of Fame speech
Darrell Waltrip, nicknamed Jaws for his talkative style, faces a spontaneous Hall of Fame speech as induction nears. The NASCAR analyst recalls 10 rejected drafts yet aims to speak his mind tonight, joining Cale Yarborough, Dale Inman, and Glen Wood in the 2000s class.
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Alabama LSU stars depart early for NFL draft
Alabama tailback Trent Richardson and LSU cornerback Morris Claiborne head a record 65 underclassmen declaring for the April NFL draft, with Heisman finalists Griffin III and Luck among top quarterbacks. Gil Brandt questions the surge, noting agents push early exits despite rookie wage scale, while some players like Barkley and Jones stayed in school to potentially improve stock.
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Lady Braves drop OT heartbreaker to Wesleyan in Salina
In Salina on Wednesday, Kansas Wesleyan edged Ottawa University 66 61 in overtime after a tight second half. Ottawa led late but Wesleyan tied the game at 59 59, then pulled away in the extra period. Carlin scored 20 for Ottawa, Gibson 14, as Ottawa (6 12, 4 5) hosts Friends next at 3 p.m. Saturday.
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High school basketball Friday pairings for Anderson County
Friday’s slate lists Anderson County against Wellsville in B division at Baldwin 5 30 p m. West Franklin girls visit Emporia. Saturday features Friends at Ottawa and Ottawa area wrestling, with Wellsville at Piper and Central Heights at Eureka. Tuesday games include Spring Hill vs Anderson County and Wellsville.
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Weis fills Kansas staff with DeMontie Cross hire
Lawrence AP Charlie Weis completed his first Kansas coaching staff by hiring Wisconsin assistant DeMontie Cross to coach linebackers. Cross previously coached special teams and safeties for the Badgers and has NFL and college experience, while Dave Campo will coordinate the defense and Weis will run the offense adding Powlus at quarterback and others at running back, receivers, line and tight ends.
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KSU’s Cosh to take USF defensive coordinator post
Kansas State defensive coordinator Chris Cosh will become USF's defensive coordinator, moving after three seasons at KSU. A 28 year college veteran, Cosh has coached at UNLV Minnesota Illinois Michigan State South Carolina and Maryland. He replaces Mark Snyder who departed USF after a 5 7 season to join Texas A&M.
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Dolphins talk to McCoy again in coaching pursuit
Denver. Broncos offensive coordinator Mike McCoy is reportedly in talks with the Miami Dolphins about joining the staff. Miami plans to wrap up a second round of interviews as the search moves forward with McCoy a top candidate for the offensive coordinator role.
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