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University Daily Kansan
Page 0188_2 from reel: NP 14930 (2009-11-16 to 2010-02-26)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/95009

Title: Freshmen Take Leading Roles
Summary: Article about freshmen basketball players Elijah Johnson and Tyshawn Taylor taking leading roles in Kansas' 99-64 victory over Radford, with Johnson scoring 11 points in his first start.
Category: sports
Subjects: basketball; college sports; freshman athletes; team performance
Named Entities: Johnson, Elijah [freshman guard]; Taylor, Tyshawn [freshman]; Self, Bill [head coach]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Search for Coach Could Set Defining Moment for Program
Summary: Article discussing Kansas football program's search for a new head coach following Mark Mangino's departure, with athletic director Lew Perkins leading the search process.
Category: sports
Subjects: football coaching; college football; program development; athletic administration
Named Entities: Perkins, Lew [athletic director]; Mangino, Mark [former coach]; Rivera, Mike [interim coach]; Robinson, Thomas [freshman forward]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Smith Brings Versatility
Summary: Article about basketball player Smith's contributions to the team, highlighting his versatility despite not being a starter.
Category: sports
Subjects: basketball; player performance; team strategy
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Players Give Final Reactions
Summary: Article featuring past and current football team members discussing Mangino's departure.
Category: sports
Subjects: football; coaching changes; team reactions
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Young Talent Is Surprise Asset
Summary: Opinion column by Alex Beecher discussing how young talent has become a surprise asset for the team.
Category: opinion
Subjects: college sports; freshman athletes; team development
Named Entities: Beecher, Alex [columnist]
Confidence: 0.85

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