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University Daily Kansan
Page 0312 from reel: NP 6848 (1996-08-17 to 1996-10-31)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/48967

Title: Big 12 Football Not So Super
Summary: Analysis of Big 12 football conference structure, academic rules, and championship implications for member schools including Kansas.
Category: sports
Subjects: college football; Big 12 Conference; athletic conferences; academic eligibility
Named Entities: Snyder, Bill [football coach]; Osborne, Tom [football coach]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Volleyball Practice Intense
Summary: Kansas volleyball team's intense six-hour daily practice schedule and training regimen at Robinson Gymnasium.
Category: sports
Subjects: volleyball; college athletics; team training; KU sports
Named Entities: Larson, Jenny [volleyball graduate assistant]; Madlock, Jan [volleyball assistant coach]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Tryouts Muster Players Despite Large Roster
Summary: Kansas baseball team conducts tryouts to fill roster spots despite already having a large number of players.
Category: sports
Subjects: baseball; college athletics; team tryouts; KU sports
Named Entities: Randall, Bobby [baseball coach]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: K-State's Leading Rusher Breaks Leg in Scrimmage
Summary: Kansas State football player Eric Hickson suffers broken leg during scrimmage, impacting team's running game.
Category: sports
Subjects: football injuries; college football; K-State athletics
Named Entities: Hickson, Eric [football player]; Snyder, Bill [football coach]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Board Displays Latest Lowdown in Intramurals
Summary: Information about intramural sports program including schedules, standings, and upcoming events for KU students.
Category: sports
Subjects: intramural sports; student recreation; KU campus life
Named Entities: Krone, Jason [assistant director of recreation services]
Confidence: 0.75

Title: Dole's Enthusiasm Helps Kansas Keep Roy Williams
Summary: Senator Bob Dole's involvement helps University of Kansas retain basketball coach Roy Williams.
Category: sports
Subjects: college basketball; KU athletics; coaching changes
Named Entities: Williams, Roy [basketball coach]; Dole, Bob [politician]
Confidence: 0.75

Title: USTA Redraws U.S. Open Seedings After Player Fuss
Summary: United States Tennis Association revises U.S. Open seedings following player complaints and controversy.
Category: sports
Subjects: tennis; U.S. Open; athletic governance
Named Entities: Snyder, Les [USTA president]
Confidence: 0.75

Title: Chiefs Update
Summary: Update on Kansas City Chiefs including cancelled exhibition game and team performance information.
Category: sports
Subjects: NFL; Kansas City Chiefs; professional football
Confidence: 0.7

Title: Update
Summary: Notice about NCAA certification process for Division I athletic programs at Big 12 Conference schools.
Category: informational content
Subjects: NCAA certification; athletic programs; Big 12 Conference
Confidence: 0.7

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