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University Daily Kansan
Page 1068 from reel: L 3131 (1987-08-19 to 1987-12-01)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/37306

Title: Valesente Fired as Kansas Football Coach
Summary: Kansas football coach Bob Valesente was fired by Athletic Director Bob Frederick after a decision made following weeks of deliberation. Frederick stated the team must make progress.
Category: sports
Subjects: football coaching; university athletics; sports administration
Named Entities: Valesente, Bob [football coach]; Frederick, Bob [athletic director]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: KUAC's Chairman Resigns in Protest
Summary: Anthony Redwood, chairman of the Kansas University Athletic Corporation, resigned in protest over the firing of football coach Bob Valesente, stating the decision was made without proper consultation.
Category: sports
Subjects: university athletics; athletic committee; sports governance
Named Entities: Redwood, Anthony [KUAC chairman]; Frederick, Bob [athletic director]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Women Facing a Tight Big Eight Race
Summary: The Kansas women's basketball team is in a tight race for the Big Eight championship, with coach Marian Washington discussing the team's performance and competition in the conference.
Category: sports
Subjects: women's basketball; Big Eight Conference; college athletics
Named Entities: Washington, Marian [women's basketball coach]; Halterman, Dick [Oklahoma State coach]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Seniority Rules for Jayhawks
Summary: Kansas women's basketball coach Marian Washington discusses how senior players contribute to team leadership and performance, with five seniors playing significant roles on the team.
Category: sports
Subjects: college basketball; team leadership; player experience
Named Entities: Washington, Marian [women's basketball coach]; Martin, Jackie [senior player]; Dougherty, Lisa [senior player]; Shaw, Sandy [senior player]; Richardson, Deborah [senior player]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Photo: Bob Valesente, Former Kansas Football Coach
Category: photos/graphics
Subjects: football coaching; university athletics; sports figures
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Photo: 1986-87 Kansas Women's Basketball Team With Big Eight Championship Trophy
Category: photos/graphics
Subjects: women's basketball; Big Eight Conference; college athletics
Confidence: 0.9

Title: [advertisements]
Category: advertisements
Confidence: 0.9

Title: [classifieds]
Category: classifieds
Confidence: 0.9

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