====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 0014_2 from reel: NP 14838 (2008-08-18 to 2008-12-15) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/42297 Title: A Year After Perfection, Is There Any Magic Left? Summary: Columnist Rustin Dodd examines whether the Kansas football team can maintain its previous success after a perfect season. Category: sports Subjects: football; sports commentary; team performance; athletic programs Named Entities: Reesing, Todd [quarterback]; Dodd, Rustin [writer] Confidence: 0.9 Title: Aiming Higher Summary: Feature on Kansas football team's preparation for upcoming season with photo of players at practice, focusing on defensive leadership and team goals. Category: sports Subjects: football; team expectations; athletic programs; sports coverage Named Entities: Rivera, Mike [linebacker]; Holt, James [senior]; Mortensen, Joe [senior]; Reesing, Todd [quarterback] Confidence: 0.9 Title: With a Tough Schedule Ahead, Jayhawk Football Hopes to Repeat Last Season's Success Summary: In-depth article about Kansas football's challenging upcoming schedule and their hopes to repeat previous season's success, featuring quotes from coach and players. Category: sports Subjects: football; team strategy; athletic programs; sports coverage Named Entities: Rains, B.J. [writer]; Mangino, Mark [coach]; Reesing, Todd [quarterback]; Talib, Aqib [player]; Collins, Anthony [player] Confidence: 0.9 Title: Men's Basketball Summer in Review Summary: Comprehensive review of Kansas men's basketball offseason developments including coach Bill Self's contract extension, Darrell Arthur's eligibility clearance, and Sherron Collins' legal issues. Category: sports Subjects: basketball; coaching contracts; athlete eligibility; sports coverage Named Entities: Self, Bill [coach]; Perkins, Lew [athletics director]; Arthur, Darrell [player]; Collins, Sherron [player] Confidence: 0.9 Title: Self Inks New Deal Summary: Article detailing Kansas basketball coach Bill Self's new contract extension through 2018, including salary and contract details. Category: sports Subjects: basketball; coaching contracts; athletic programs Named Entities: Self, Bill [coach]; Perkins, Lew [athletics director] Confidence: 0.9 Title: Arthur Cleared in Grade Scandal Summary: Report on Kansas basketball player Darrell Arthur being cleared of grade eligibility issues that had threatened his college career. Category: sports Subjects: basketball; athlete eligibility; sports controversies Named Entities: Arthur, Darrell [player] Confidence: 0.9 Title: Collins Faces Civil Suit Summary: Article about Kansas basketball player Sherron Collins being sued in a civil case related to allegations from 2007, with details about the legal proceedings. Category: sports Subjects: basketball; legal issues; athlete controversies Named Entities: Collins, Sherron [player]; Brown, Jessica [plaintiff] Confidence: 0.9 Title: Ku Backfield to Be Strong Summary: Brief analysis of Kansas football backfield strength, noting Jacques Crawford as the expected starter ahead of Jake Sharp. Category: sports Subjects: football; player analysis; athletic programs Named Entities: Crawford, Jacques [player]; Sharp, Jake [player] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Grad Student Hits Olympics Summary: Report on Kansas graduate student Scott Russell competing in the javelin event at the Olympics. Category: sports Subjects: track and field; olympics; athlete achievements Named Entities: Russell, Scott [athlete] Confidence: 0.8 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.