====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 0215 from reel: NP 6849 (1996-11-01 to 1997-03-31) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/97863 Title: Experience Seasons Pierce Summary: Article about Kansas sophomore forward Paul Pierce's development and performance in early games, with quotes from coach Roy Williams and teammates. Category: sports Subjects: basketball; athletes; college sports; KU athletics Named Entities: Pierce, Paul [basketball player]; Williams, Roy [basketball coach] Confidence: 0.9 Title: KU Volleyball Nets Praise Summary: Article about the Kansas volleyball team's performance and progress under coach Brad Saindon, featuring comments on their improvement and future prospects. Category: sports Subjects: volleyball; college sports; KU athletics; team performance Named Entities: Donovan, Moira [volleyball player]; Saindon, Brad [volleyball coach] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Henley Closing in on New Record Summary: Article about Kansas running back Tony Henley approaching a new rushing record, with details on his performance and coach Glen Mason's comments. Category: sports Subjects: football; running backs; college sports; KU athletics Named Entities: Henley, Tony [running back]; Mason, Glen [football coach] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Mason Good for Jayhawks Summary: Column discussing football coach Glen Mason's positive impact on the Jayhawks, comparing his performance to predecessor Bob Vallesente. Category: sports Subjects: football coaching; college sports; KU athletics; coaching changes Named Entities: Mason, Glen [football coach]; Vallesente, Bob [former coach] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Angels Get a Whole New Identity Summary: Article about the California Angels baseball team's rebranding with new ownership, stadium renovations, and logo changes. Category: sports Subjects: baseball; professional sports; team rebranding Named Entities: Bavasi, Bill [general manager] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Williams Sentenced Summary: News about former Green Bay Packers player Tyrone Williams being sentenced for a 1994 car shooting incident at the University of Nebraska. Category: sports Subjects: legal issues; sports figures; criminal justice Named Entities: Williams, Tyrone [football player] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Odomes Healed Summary: Update on former KU football player Nate Odomes' recovery from knee injuries and his return to the Atlanta Falcons. Category: sports Subjects: football injuries; NFL players; recovery Named Entities: Odomes, Nate [football player] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Baseball's Lind Drives Drunk, Naked Into Trouble Summary: News about former Pittsburgh Pirates player Jose Lind being arrested for drunk driving and other offenses in Florida. Category: sports Subjects: legal issues; sports figures; drunk driving Named Entities: Lind, Jose [baseball player] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Two Olympic Runners Race for Title of World's Fastest Summary: Article about Olympic sprint champions Michael Johnson and Donovan Bailey planning to race to determine the world's fastest human. Category: sports Subjects: track and field; Olympic sports; athletes Named Entities: Johnson, Michael [Olympic athlete]; Bailey, Donovan [Olympic athlete] Confidence: 0.8 Title: 49ers' Young Eager to Play After Doctors' Approval Summary: News about San Francisco 49ers quarterback Steve Young receiving medical clearance to resume playing after concussions. Category: sports Subjects: football injuries; NFL players; recovery Named Entities: Young, Steve [football player]; Seifert, George [football coach] Confidence: 0.8 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.