Schools push back on NCAA report card findings
The NCAA released its initial academic progress rate report amid backlash from schools led by Oklahoma and Maryland Baltimore County. Fans and athletic directors warn of flaws while President Brand defends the reform that could sanction football baseball and men's basketball programs beginning with waivers and future sanctions.
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Indianapolis
NCAA
Oklahoma
Joe Castiglione
Myles Brand
Gerald Gurney
Maryland-Baltimore County
Charles Brown
KU and KSU athletic programs fall short on APR standards
Kansas State reports baseball as below the new APR benchmark while Kansas cites football baseball and women's basketball below the standard. The NCAA APR uses eligibility and retention to set a 925 cut rate for satisfactory progress, with penalties possible from 2003 04 and 04 05 results. university leaders emphasize reform is new and four year averages will determine penalties.
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Fresno State
Baylor
Patrick Dennehy
Ian McCaw
Brand
Kansas City
NCAA
Kansas State
Tim Weiser
Weiser
Kansas
Lew Perkins
Jayhawks
Perkins
Simien named Big 12 player of the week
Kansas forward Wayne Simien earned the Big 12 Conference player of the week honor for the third time this season and fifth in his career. The 6 foot 9 inch 255 pound senior averaged 24.5 points and nine rebounds in the Jayhawks' last two games, including a 32 point 12 rebound performance against Oklahoma State. Nebraska freshman Aleks Maric won rookie of the week honors for the first time.
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Snyder
Linas
Kansas
Wayne Simien
Jayhawks
Oklahoma State
Aleks Maric
Nebraska
Changes coming to Allen Fieldhouse
LAWRENCE AP Fifty years after opening Allen Fieldhouse undergoes a facelift inside and out. Bathrooms are being refurbished piping replaced walls repainted and limestone exterior smudges cleaned. A Kansas Hall of Fame will attach to the east entrance and a modern scoreboard with video board will replace the four sided display. Roy Williams recalls Allen Fieldhouse aura while KU plans say the campus landmark will blend with its historic look.
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Jim
Marchiony
Allen Fieldhouse
Roy Williams
North Carolina
Williams
Smith Center
Duke University
Indiana
Pauley Pavilion
St Louis and Fort Scott Win Titles at Super Shootout
St Louis captured the Gold division by defeating Shawnee Mission Vipers in the finals while Fort Scott Tigers beat Kansas City Wolves for the Blue division. Ottawa posted a 1-3 record, beating Spring Hill as 20 teams competed in pool play with four games guaranteed per team. Tournament director Roger Mendell noted strong feedback and an All Star Saturday night with contests for players and fans.
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Midwest
St. Louis
Shawnee Mission Vipers
Fort Scott Tigers
Kansas City Wolves
Ottawa
Spring Hill
Roger Mendell
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