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University Daily Kansan
Page 0058 from reel: NP 10154 (2003-01-16 to 2003-07-23)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/121830

Title: KU Coach Nods 'Yes'; Joins Legion of Evil Dolls
Summary: Article about KU coaches being turned into bobblehead dolls as part of a marketing campaign, featuring Roy Williams as the first coach to be immortalized in this way.
Category: sports
Subjects: university athletics; sports marketing; roy williams
Named Entities: Williams, Roy [basketball coach]; Mangino, Mark [football coach]; Bechard, Ray [volleyball coach]; Weatherbie, Jonas [former quarterback]; Bohl, Al [athletics director]; Davidson, Andrew [former cornerback]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Facilities Near Completion
Summary: Construction update on new Student Recreation Fitness Center and other athletic facilities at KU, detailing features and completion timeline.
Category: sports
Subjects: university facilities; student recreation; athletic centers
Named Entities: Chappell, Mary [Recreation Services director]; Hemenway, Robert [chancellor]; Anderson, Dana [donor]; Anderson, Sue [donor]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Young Softball Team Prepares for Season
Summary: The Kansas softball team prepares for upcoming season, with focus on pitching staff and team adjustments after losing senior players.
Category: sports
Subjects: softball; university athletics; team preparation
Named Entities: Schmidt, Steve [sports writer]; Bunge, Tracy [coach]; Milhoan, Kara [pitcher]; Milhoan, Kirsten [pitcher]; Settlemier, Serena [pitcher]; Goodrich, Ashley [outfielder]; Stanley, Heather [outfielder]; Mussar, Shelly [outfielder]; Tabb, Leah [outfielder]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Swimmers and Divers Capture Lincoln Meet
Summary: KU swimming and diving team performance at Lincoln meet, with individual event results and team standings.
Category: sports
Subjects: swimming and diving; university athletics; competition results
Named Entities: Hwang, Jason [sports writer]; Campbell, Clark [coach]; Schryer, Beth [swimmer]; Isaac, Miranda [swimmer]; Urbatchka, Lindsey [swimmer]; Gwen, Hale [swimmer]; Stringham, Patti [diver]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Sports Commentary
Summary: Sports commentary column by Ryan Wood discussing various KU athletic topics and coach bobblehead marketing campaign.
Category: sports
Subjects: sports analysis; university athletics; commentary
Named Entities: Wood, Ryan [columnist]
Confidence: 0.75

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