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University Daily Kansan
Page 1247 from reel: NP 10601 (2003-08-18 to 2003-11-25)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/42410

Title: Whittemore May Return
Summary: Kansas football coach Mark Mangino discusses whether quarterback Bill Whittemore will return to play after recovering from a shoulder injury, with implications for the team's strategy against Iowa State.
Category: sports
Subjects: football; quarterback injuries; team strategy
Named Entities: Whittemore, Bill [quarterback]; Mangino, Mark [football coach]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Kansas Needs Outside Shooting
Summary: Kansas men's basketball coach Bill Self analyzes the team's perimeter shooting struggles, noting poor three-point percentages and the need for improved outside shooting for team success.
Category: sports
Subjects: basketball; team performance; shooting statistics
Named Entities: Self, Bill [basketball coach]; Hinrich, Kirk [former player]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Postseason Play Within Reach for Volleyball Team
Summary: The Kansas volleyball team has a chance at postseason play with a four-match winning streak in the Big 12 Conference, as they prepare to face Nebraska and aim for NCAA tournament qualification.
Category: sports
Subjects: volleyball; NCAA tournament; team performance
Named Entities: Bechard, Ray [volleyball coach]; Dorsey, Jill [libero]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: New Talent a Superstar in Making
Summary: Kansas women's basketball coach Marian Washington highlights freshman forward Lauren Ervin's potential as a future superstar, noting her impressive performance in early games and scoring ability.
Category: sports
Subjects: women's basketball; player development; team performance
Named Entities: Washington, Marian [women's basketball coach]; Ervin, Lauren [freshman forward]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Jersey Retired
Summary: The jersey of former Kansas basketball star Nick Collison will be retired, recognizing his contributions to the program.
Category: sports
Subjects: basketball; player recognition; jersey retirement
Named Entities: Collison, Nick [former basketball player]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Sports Commentary
Summary: Column by Ryan Greene providing sports commentary and analysis on various KU athletic teams and performances.
Category: sports
Subjects: sports analysis; commentary
Confidence: 0.7

Title: Sports Analysis
Summary: Additional sports analysis section providing insights on KU athletic teams and their performances.
Category: sports
Subjects: sports analysis; team performance
Confidence: 0.7

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