====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 1118 from reel: NP 9602 (2002-01-17 to 2002-07-17) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/119086 Title: Budig May Take Reins of NCAA Summary: Former University of Kansas chancellor Gene Budig may replace NCAA president Cedric Dempsey, who is retiring. The article discusses Budig's qualifications and the search process for the new NCAA president. Category: sports Subjects: NCAA; university administration; athletics governance Named Entities: Budig, Gene [former chancellor]; Dempsey, Cedric [NCAA president]; Frederick, Bob [former athletics director] Confidence: 0.9 Title: Momentum Runs Through Team Summary: The Kansas track and field team prepares for the championship portion of its outdoor season, with several athletes having posted NCAA-qualifying marks. The article highlights individual performances and upcoming competitions. Category: sports Subjects: track and field; NCAA championships; athletic performance Named Entities: Norton, Matt [sportswriter]; Gvozdetksiy, Vadim [athlete]; Russell, Scott [athlete]; Eisenmenger, Katy [athlete]; Gruber, Charlie [athlete]; Bulat, Andrea [athlete]; Shirley, Ben [athlete] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Golfers Prepare to Face Regionals Summary: The Kansas men's golf team prepares for NCAA Central Regionals after finishing 10th in the Big 12 Conference tournament. The article discusses their performance and expectations for regionals. Category: sports Subjects: golf; NCAA regionals; athletic competition Named Entities: Greene, Ryan [sportswriter]; Harper, Casey [golfer] Confidence: 0.85 Title: A Capitol Performance Summary: Kansas basketball coach Roy Williams addresses the state Legislature during a pause in the day's work to honor the team's performance this season. Category: sports Subjects: basketball; coach recognition; state legislature Named Entities: Williams, Roy [basketball coach] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Memories, Life Lessons Will Remain Summary: Chris Written reflects on his experiences covering Kansas sports, sharing memories and life lessons learned throughout his journalism career at the University of Kansas. Category: features/profiles Subjects: sports journalism; career reflection; student life Named Entities: Written, Chris [columnist] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Commentary Summary: Chris Written shares his thoughts on the role of sports in life, reflecting on his experiences as a sports journalist and the impact sports have had on his life and others. Category: sports Subjects: sports perspective; journalism reflection Named Entities: Written, Chris [columnist] Confidence: 0.75 Note: Descriptive metadata for this item has been generated in part using AI (artificial intelligence) technologies and may be incomplete, misleading, or inaccurate. Please contact the Kenneth Spencer Research Library with specific questions or concerns.