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University Daily Kansan
Page 0809 from reel: NP 10153 (2002-08-19 to 2002-12-12)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/35240

Title: Volleyball Faces Strong Cornhusker Tradition
Summary: Kansas volleyball team prepares to face Nebraska Cornhuskers, who have dominated the series historically. Article discusses team preparation and Nebraska's strong tradition in the sport.
Category: sports
Subjects: volleyball; Big 12 conference; Nebraska Cornhuskers
Named Entities: Hwang, Jason [sports writer]; Bechard, Ray [volleyball coach]; Michaels, Ashley [sophomore middle blocker]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Drills Intensify for Team
Summary: Kansas football team incorporates new defensive drills to improve secondary coverage, with coach Mangino emphasizing the importance of these practice sessions.
Category: sports
Subjects: football; Kansas Jayhawks; defensive drills
Named Entities: Murphy, Doyle [sports writer]; Mangino, Mark [football coach]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Mizzou's Freshman QB a Threat
Summary: Missouri's freshman quarterback Brad Smith is highlighted as a significant threat to the Kansas defense as the Jayhawks prepare to face the Tigers.
Category: sports
Subjects: football; Missouri Tigers; quarterback
Named Entities: Domoney, John [sports writer]; Mangino, Mark [football coach]; Smith, Brad [freshman quarterback]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Basketball Recruit Is in Grave Shape
Summary: Basketball recruit Jeff Graves arrives at Kansas significantly overweight, creating concerns about his conditioning and immediate impact on the team.
Category: sports
Subjects: basketball; recruiting; player conditioning
Named Entities: Berlin, Joey [sports writer]; Graves, Jeff [basketball recruit]; Williams, Roy [basketball coach]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Tennis Needs Five Tourney Wins for Championship Trip
Summary: Kansas tennis team needs five consecutive tournament wins to qualify for the National Indoor Championships, with article detailing their preparation and strategy.
Category: sports
Subjects: tennis; National Indoor Championships; tournament
Named Entities: Ballow, Jonah [sports writer]; Waterman, Kim [tennis coach]
Confidence: 0.85

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