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Huskies prove themselves time and again

By Matt Hopkinson | October 7, 2012

There are a lot cliche lines from athletes: “It was a team effort,” “I need to watch the tape,” and my favorite, “One game at a time.” After the loss against Iowa in the opening game of the season, senior defensive end Sean Progar provided...

Breakdown: Kansas’ offense

By Tony Osborne | September 7, 2011

Quarterback Jordan Webb will start under center for the Jayhawks in the team's second game. Webb had a good first week against McNeese State going 7-10 passing for 146 yards for three touchdowns. Webb is a mobile QB with a good, sound football mind. "I...

Kansas key player: James Sims

By Eli Gehn | September 7, 2011

To help pull off a victory over Kansas, NIU will have to keep tabs on sophomore running back James Sims.Sims returns to the Jayhawks after a freshman season in which he led all backs with 742 rushing yards and 10 total touchdowns, including nine on the...