Jayhawks wary after season opener letdown
Kansas football coach Turner Gill celebrates a fresh start after a 6-3 loss to unheralded North Dakota State, insisting the program has moved on and focusing on learning from last year as they prepare to open against McNeese State. Daymond Patterson notes the team will not be lulled by a name or past reputation.
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Kansas State Notes Finney switches to guard in depth shuffle
Kansas State position changes shift the lineup as 6-4 297-pound freshman Finney moves from center to right guard pushing Cohen Freeze to the two deep. Shaun Simon earns center duties while Vai Lutui and Keenan Taylor secure spots along the line as coach Bill Snyder adjusts to depth and injuries ahead of the season opener.
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Tigers confident in strong Missouri defensive line opener
Missouri enters the season with a fortified defensive line led by veterans Brad Madison and Aldon Smith, despite addressing last year’s NFL loss. The unit, ranked top in the Big 12 for scoring defense, looks to anchor the 21st ranked Tigers as they face Miami of Ohio, with coach Gary Pinkel stressing front-line strength as key to the defense.
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Chiefs prep special teams as final preseason game looms
Kansas City coach Todd Haley yelled at rookie Jus tin Houston during field goal work as the Chiefs finish a rough week of practice. After a loss to St Louis, they tightened the roster to 80, placing Ryan O Callaghan on injured reserve and waiving Todd Carter while aiming to evaluate the Packers game Friday.
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Aggies Move to bolt Big 12 by July 2012
Texas A&M announces plans to leave the Big 12 by June 30, 2012 if accepted by the SEC or another league. President R Bowen Loftin says the 100 year decision aims to boost national visibility and secure resources for athletics and academics, as the program seeks new conference membership amid realignment.
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