====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 1217 from reel: NP 8957 (2000-12-01 to 2001-07-25) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/89685 Title: Playing Those Mind Games Summary: Article about how sports psychologist Mark Thompson helped KU softball coach Tracy Bunge implement mental conditioning techniques that improved the team's performance and helped them bond as a team. Category: sports Subjects: sports psychology; softball; team performance; mental conditioning Named Entities: Thompson, Mark [sports psychologist]; Bunge, Tracy [softball coach] Confidence: 0.9 Title: Overpowering Performance Summary: KU baseball team rallies in the fourth inning to defeat Park University 8-2, with freshman Justin Wilcher pitching effectively and the team overcoming early deficits. Category: sports Subjects: baseball; Jayhawks; Park University; Big 12 Conference Named Entities: Randall, Bobby [baseball coach]; Wilcher, Justin [pitcher]; Olson, Dan [player]; Strann, Randy [player] Confidence: 0.9 Title: Rowing Captains Preparing for Honors Banquet Summary: KU rowing team captains prepare for their annual honors banquet, discussing their roles in organizing the event and reflecting on the team's accomplishments. Category: sports Subjects: rowing; team leadership; honors banquet; athletic achievements Named Entities: Brox, Ali [senior captain]; Gribbin, Shannon [senior captain]; Muir, Heather [senior captain] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Sports Season Wrapping Up After a Wild, Indelible Ride Summary: Columnist Michael Rigg reflects on the 2000-2001 KU sports season, highlighting key moments, accomplishments, and challenges across various sports programs. Category: sports Subjects: sports season review; KU athletics; accomplishments; challenges Confidence: 0.8 Title: High Draft Pick? Summary: Brief note about Jeremiah Pharms, a former KU player, being arrested and his status regarding the NFL draft. Category: sports Subjects: NFL draft; Cleveland Browns; Pharms, Jeremiah Confidence: 0.7 Title: Inside: Kansas Assistant Basketball Coach Neil Dougherty Has Interviewed for the Coaching Vacancy at Xavier. Summary: Brief inside note about KU assistant basketball coach Neil Dougherty interviewing for the head coaching position at Xavier University. Category: sports Subjects: basketball coaching; Xavier University; Dougherty, Neil Confidence: 0.7 Title: Inside: The Chicago Cubs Fined Pitcher Julian Tavarez for Making Derogatory Comments. Summary: Brief inside note about Chicago Cubs pitcher Julian Tavarez being fined for making derogatory comments. Category: sports Subjects: baseball; Chicago Cubs; Tavarez, Julian; disciplinary action Confidence: 0.7 Title: Photo: Sports Psychologist Mark Thompson Speaks to Members of the Kansas Softball Team. Kansas Coach Tracy Bunge Got Tho... Category: photos/graphics Confidence: 0.9 Title: Photo: Freshman Outfielder Matt Tribble Corrals a Fly Ball in the Middle Innings of the Jayhawks' 8-2 Victory Against Th... Category: photos/graphics Confidence: 0.9 Title: [classifieds] Category: classifieds Confidence: 0.9 Title: [advertisements] Category: advertisements Confidence: 0.9 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.