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University Daily Kansan
Page 0158 from reel: NP 7214 (1997-08-18 to 1997-12-09)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/44608

Title: Johnner Gains Confidence at Helm
Summary: Kansas senior quarterback Matt Johnner discusses his increased confidence in securing the starting position and how it allows him to focus on performance rather than competition with teammates.
Category: sports
Subjects: football; quarterback; KU athletics; team leadership
Named Entities: Johnner, Matt [quarterback]; Allen, Terry [football coach]; Greene, Kevin [linebacker]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Volleyball Team Looking to Better 10-24 Season
Summary: Kansas volleyball team aims to improve on last season's 10-24 record, with coach Karen Schonewise emphasizing returning starters and expectations to finish in the top half of the Big 12 conference.
Category: sports
Subjects: volleyball; KU athletics; Big 12 conference; team performance
Named Entities: Schonewise, Karen [volleyball coach]; Albrecht, Mary Beth [volleyball player]; Donovan, Moira [volleyball player]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Recruit Commits to Kansas Hoops
Summary: Valley City guard Jeff Boschee commits to play basketball for the University of Kansas, a high school senior and two-time all-state selection.
Category: sports
Subjects: basketball recruiting; KU athletics; high school athletes
Named Entities: Boschee, Jeff [basketball recruit]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Former Jayhawks
Summary: Former Kansas running back June Henley joins the St. Louis Rams practice squad after being cut by the Kansas City Chiefs, while former wide receiver Isaac Byrd was named to the Kansas City practice squad.
Category: sports
Subjects: football players; professional sports; KU athletics
Named Entities: Byrd, Isaac [former KU football player]; Henley, June [former KU football player]
Confidence: 0.75

Title: Pro Baseball
Summary: The Pittsburgh Pirates are making an impressive end-of-year run in Major League Baseball.
Category: sports
Subjects: professional baseball; Pittsburgh Pirates
Confidence: 0.7

Title: Pro Football
Summary: Linebacker Kevin Greene signed a $13 million contract with the San Francisco 49ers.
Category: sports
Subjects: professional football; San Francisco 49ers
Named Entities: Greene, Kevin [linebacker]
Confidence: 0.7

Title: Try Someone Else's Shoes, Besides Nike's
Summary: Discussion about Nike's relationships with universities and professional teams, and the implications of their sponsorship deals on campus and in sports.
Category: informational content
Subjects: university sponsorships; athletic apparel; commercial relationships
Confidence: 0.75

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