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University Daily Kansan
Page 0026 from reel: NP 7214 (1997-08-18 to 1997-12-09)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/44740

Title: 'Hawks Ready for Football
Summary: Kansas football team prepares for upcoming season with new coach Terry Allen, focusing on offensive line and quarterback competition as they near opener against Alabama-Birmingham.
Category: sports
Subjects: football; university athletics; team preparation; college sports
Named Entities: Allen, Terry [football coach]; Wegner, Zac [quarterback]; Gordon, John [wide receiver]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Top Wide Receiver Sidelined Indefinitely
Summary: Kansas wide receiver John Gordon suffers from heart condition and sleep disorders, forcing him to miss the upcoming football season as the team adjusts to his absence.
Category: sports
Subjects: football injuries; player health; team roster
Named Entities: Gordon, John [wide receiver]; Allen, Terry [football coach]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: University Athletics Signs $3.5 Million Nike Contract
Summary: University of Kansas athletic department announces four-year, $3.5 million contract with Nike, making Nike the exclusive supplier of athletic footwear, apparel and accessories for all 20 Jayhawk sports teams.
Category: sports
Subjects: athletic department; sponsorship deals; university athletics; branding
Named Entities: Frederick, Bob [athletic director]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Teams to Sport New Look and Better Attitude
Summary: Kansas athletic teams will feature new Nike swoosh logo on uniforms and apparel as part of the recently signed $3.5 million contract, with changes affecting football, basketball, volleyball and other sports.
Category: sports
Subjects: athletic branding; team spirit; university athletics; sponsorship
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Allen Brings Different Spirit to Football Team
Summary: New football coach Terry Allen brings changed attitude to Kansas team, with new Nike sponsorship and altered approach to the upcoming season.
Category: sports
Subjects: football coaching; team culture; university athletics
Named Entities: Allen, Terry [football coach]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Photo: Kansas Quarterback Zac Wegner Competing for Starting Position
Summary: Photo of Kansas quarterback Zac Wegner practicing at Memorial Stadium, competing for the starting quarterback position.
Category: photos/graphics
Subjects: football players; athletic photography
Named Entities: Wegner, Zac [quarterback]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Photo: John Gordon, Kansas Wide Receiver
Summary: Portrait photo of John Gordon, Kansas wide receiver who has been sidelined indefinitely due to health issues.
Category: photos/graphics
Subjects: football players; athletic photography
Named Entities: Gordon, John [wide receiver]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Photo: Kansas Football Players in Action
Summary: Action photo of Kansas football players during practice or game, showing team in their new Nike uniforms.
Category: photos/graphics
Subjects: football players; athletic photography
Confidence: 0.85

Title: The Nike Deal
Summary: Breakdown of Kansas University's $3.5 million Nike contract, detailing financial terms and branding arrangements for athletic teams.
Category: informational content
Subjects: sponsorship details; athletic department; branding
Confidence: 0.8

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