KU defense leads 34-14 win over Louisiana Tech in 3-0 start
Kansas stifled Louisiana Tech with four interceptions and seven sacks to move to 3-0. Rodney Fowler, Theo Baines, Aqib Talib and Fowler again sparked the fourth quarter picks as Brandon Perkins set a school record with five sacks. Nick Reid logged 14 tackles as 19 Jayhawks reached a tackle mark.
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Chiefs stay hungry after 2-0 start in AFC
Kansas City remains cautious after a 23-17 win over the Raiders, with coach Dick Vermeil stressing they are not there yet despite improving defense and a potential two game lead in the AFC West if they win in Denver. Rookie Derrick Johnson and veteran Kendrell Bell bolster the linebacking unit as Willie Roaf misses another game. Jordan Black struggles at left tackle but shows potential.
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Greinke, Royals find success late in season
Zack Greinke pitched seven strong innings as the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 4-2 to sweep a doubleheader. Emil Brown and Chip Ambres homered, and Mike Sweeney drove in the decisive run with a ninth inning RBI double in the opener, while Jose Lima and MacDougal closed out wins. The Tigers skid to six straight losses and 17 of 21 in September.
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Colorado AD puts Barnett extension on back burner
Colorado athletic director Mike Bohn said fundraising and fan support take priority over renewing Gary Barnett’s contract. With under two years left, Barnett’s status remains uncertain though Bohn praised him. no rush on talks, audit of his football camp finances pending, and no fixed timeline for an extension.
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McCoy Named KCAC Defensive Player of the Week
Ottawa University senior linebacker G C McCoy earned KCAC defensive player of the week after a 26 7 win over Bethany in which he totaled six tackles two solo four assists and 1 5 tackles for loss including a 70 yard interception return for a touchdown.
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OMS Football Teams Sweep Baldwin in Narrow Wins
The Ottawa Middle School football squads defeated Baldwin at Steve Grogan Stadium. The seventh graders won 14 0 and posted a third straight shutout, while the eighth graders rolled to a 30 8 victory. Blake Firestone returned an interception for a TD and Joel McAdoo caught a Rogan Frings pass. Ottawa visits Gardner-Wheatridge next Tuesday.
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Football skills competition Sunday in Ottawa at Grogan Stadium
The Ottawa Jaycees and Ottawa High School sponsor an NFL Punt Pass and Kick event for boys and girls ages 8 to 15. Registration starts at 2 pm with competition at 3 pm. birth certificates required. No football shoes. Top finishers advance to sectional round. Call (785) 242-8565 for details.
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Rebels baseball tryouts set for October
The Kansas Rebels competitive baseball organization will hold tryouts on October 2 for the under nine division at Holcom Sports Complex 2700 W 27th St Lawrence. For information call Pat Karlin at 785-865-8682 or visit kansasrebels.com.
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Pickert Places Second in Hillsdale Race
Ottawa runner Dan Pickert finished second in the 40-49 age division of Hillsdale Water Quality Project’s Annual Race for the Lake on September 10. A total of 82 runners competed across multiple age groups.
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Butler's move pays dividends for OHS
The Herald notes Tyler Butler's midfield move for Ottawa High School paying off as he scores in a 2-0 win over Paola. Wes Sylvester clears a ball for Victor Ojeleye to finish, while keeper Ryan Sipple makes key saves including a penalty stop. Ottawa improves to 6-0-1 and hosts De Soto next.
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