Big 12 coaches face hot seats amid brutal losses
Baylor quarterback says coach Guy Morriss remains in charge as speculation swirls around his future after a 38 7 loss to Texas Tech. Nebraska and Texas A M also struggle with coaching scrutiny following lopsided defeats and internal controversy. Kansas, Missouri, Texas, Oklahoma and Iowa State post strong showings as Chizik Mangino and others push for wins.
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Nebraska
Bill Callahan
Callahan
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Tom Osborne
Osborne
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Baylor
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Red Raiders
Morriss
Iowa State
Kansas State
Gene Chizik
Eric Childs
Cornhuskers
Todd Reesing
Reesing
Bryan Wilson
Vikings advance to 3A state quarterfinals in tense finish
Central Heights tops Galena in a high scoring playoff clash. Mills connected with Rogers for a late first half score to tie 14 14. Wolfe surged with a 4 yard TD run and Wingate returned a kickoff for 85 yards to spark a 21 point second half push. Galena countered with a late drive, hook and ladder sequence and a 12 yard punt setup, but Central Heights sealed the win with an interception in the final seconds.
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Central Heights
Vikings
Skye Mills
Ryan Rogers
Rogers
Wolfe
Jerimiah Wingate
Mills
Galena
Bulldogs
Viking
Colton Leet
Blake Archar
Albright
Mitch Albright
Simmons
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Leet
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Johnson takes Cup lead with Texas win in dramatic finish
In Fort Worth Jim M. Johnson edged Matt Kenseth in a high speed duel at Texas Motor Speedway to claim a 30 point Chase lead with two races left. Jeff Gordon faded to seventh as Hendrick Motorsports watched tense racing unfold. Johnson acknowledged balancing emotion and focus as he avoided a crash and clinched his third straight victory.
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Texas
Jimmie Johnson
Texas Motor Speedway
Hendrick Motorsports
Jeff Gordon
Johnson
Matt Kenseth
Kenseth
Matt
Gordon
Rick Hendrick
Hendrick
Jeff
Jimmie
Patriots battle to beat Colts fuels perfect season bid
Tom Brady passed for two touchdowns in the final 10 minutes as New England rallied from a 10 point deficit to a 24 20 win over Indianapolis. The victory keeps the Patriots unbeaten at 9 0 while the Colts drop to 7 1 and both squads chase home field in the playoffs.
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New York Giants
Miami Dolphins
Pats
Bill Belichick
Lady Braves Fall To Haskell In Season Opener
Ottawa University women’s basketball opened the season with a 71 62 loss to Haskell Indian Nations in Lawrence. The young OU roster committed 25 turnovers and shot 40 percent, while Rachel Brown led Ottawa with 17 points and Emma Hartzler debuted with nine. Freshman Rennebaum added seven points and nine rebounds in her first game. Ottawa hosts William Jewell Tuesday at 6 p.m.
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Nelson
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