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Writes about sports for . Kansas native and KU alum. 2014 World Series ticket holder.

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Bill Self hinted at permanently keeping the "Just Load the Wagon" banner in AFH tonight at Hawk Talk. #kubball
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Kansas coach Lance Leipold said he would have gone for two if they’d scored on that last drive. #kufball
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Fun scene in Lexington. #kubball
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Pretty neat gesture from Ochai Agbaji to incoming freshman Grady Dick. Worth the watch. #kubball
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A fav GameDay pit character: Mini Mangino. #kufball
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The Kansas faithful showed out, holy cow. This was around 6:45 a.m. #kufball
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Dave said he got the "raise the roof" celebration from Udoka Azubuike. #kubball #MFinalFour
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Christian Braun adding to his NBA reel in Denver. #kubball
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Passionate reaction from Kansas’ Jalon Daniels after defeating West Virginia in overtime. #kufball
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College GameDay’s Rece Davis gave his take on Kansas coach Lance Leipold this morning ahead of Saturday’s matchup with No. 17 TCU. #kufball
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KJ Adams told media today there was no discussion of transferring following the 21-22 season. Added it's his main objective to stay in Lawrence. #kubball
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Self said he didn’t know Remy could dunk the basketball until today. #kubball
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What a great photo. These two QBs have done a tremendous amount for Kansas football in a short while. Crazy cool relationship. #kufball
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Kansas coach Bill Self: "I'm sure they'll be excited to see Gradey (Dick) when he walks out there for warmups." #kubball
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Bill Self informed the media this afternoon that Jalen Wilson is expected to return to campus on Wednesday. #kubball
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Neat clip from last night. #kufball ’s Jalon Daniels and Arkansas’ KJ Jefferson find each other after three overtime’s in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl. 🎞️ via @wibwKatie
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AFH is playing the full replay of the game for fans waiting on the team. #kubball
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Bill Self's been impressed with Dajuan Harris' progress this Summer. Couldn't keep a smile off his face when speaking of Harris. #kubball
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Kansas coach Lance Leipold said his phone blew up after KU took down No. 18 Oklahoma State on Saturday. #kufball
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Kansas coach Lance Leipold said RB Daniel Hishaw will be out for an "extended period of time." Added Hishaw was in good spirits and is doing better than he expected. #kufball
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Some highlights from today's #kubball scrimmage: - Joseph Yesufu led scoring with 30, drilled six threes. - Ernest Udeh Jr. can play. Confident approach to the rim and will be someone to watch. - K.J. Adams logged 16 points, including a couple fun slams.
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Self said Remy Martin looked the quickest he's seen in two months. Added he looked like a different player health-wise. #kubball
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Kansas coach Lance Leipold said he was proud, but not surprised, of backup quarterback Jason Bean’s composure after Daniels went down with a right-shoulder injury. #kufball
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Ochai Agbaji said it’s an honor to even be in the same sentence as Danny Manning. #kubball
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Remy Martin said his knee is at 100% after the game. #kubball
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Terrific putback dunk from Christian Braun. The former #kubball guard has been making a strong impression with the @nuggets tonight in his Summer league debut.
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Bill Self said we can expect a final decision from Jalen Wilson within the next 5-6 days. #kubball
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Jalen Wilson said part of his decision to return came from watching Ochai Agbaji take the same step to develop his game and better position himself in the draft. #kubball
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Self said David McCormack deserves to have his jersey hung in the rafters of AFH. #kubball
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Kansas coach Lance Leipold said quarterback Jalon Daniels was out at practice yesterday. Said cornerback Cobee Bryant was out there too. #kufball
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Kansas QB Jalon Daniels was thrilled to see the sellout crowd and said the team was taken aback by the energy within the stadium. #kufball
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I mean, basically. #KUfball
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The last time Kansas put up 100+ points on BOTH Kansas State and Missouri in the same season was 2001-02. #kubball
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Joseph Yesufu told the media today that he experienced some mental blocks throughout the 2021-22 season. He added that he's worked his way out of them and doesn't want anyone else to fall into a similar rut. #kubball
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Appears David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium is sold-out for third consecutive week. First time that’s happened since 2008. #kufball
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The College GameDay set is underway at the booth! #kufball
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Devin Neal said local recruits should consider Kansas because the program is on the verge of doing something "really cool." #kufball
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Like clockwork. #kufball
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Spoke with Kansas LB Craig Young this morning. Said the Duke rivalry begins on Saturday and that football has a duty to set the tone before basketball season. #kufball
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Again, crazy snag-and-score from Bobby. Was trying to stay off Twitter on Thanksgiving, but I can’t resist. Great moment for Pettiford. #kubball
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Another look at Dave’s big slam from Saturday night. #kubball #MFinalFour
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Every single player on the Kansas sideline just took to the field to meet with Hishaw before he was carted off the field. Cool gesture. #kufball
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Kansas coach Lance Leipold said Daniel Hishaw is currently at the hospital after sustaining an injury in the mid-4Q. Did not give an update on status. #kufball
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Kansas RB Daniel Hishaw is back to regular team activities. Didn’t practice today. Status is TBD for the bowl game. #kufball
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Kansas coach Lance Leipold said he hopes Saturday won't be Kenny Logan Jr.'s final home game. Logan holds an extra year of eligibility due to COVID-19. #kufball
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Grady Dick told media today that he's watched Zach Clemence "change tremendously" since their days at Sunrise Christian. #kubball
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It’s loud in here. #kubball
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Self said McCormack's always been the five guy for Kansas. Added he was fabulous against Villanova. McCormack led KU with 25 points. #kubball #MFinalFour
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Some #kubball /Missouri basketball stats: All-time series: KU 172-96 First Meeting: MU 34-31 (1907) Last meeting: KU 87-86 (2012) Largest KU win: 47 points (1977) Largest MU win: 30 points (1976) All-Americans: KU 21 MU 5 NBA products: KU 62 MU 26
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Bill Self on Zach Clemence today: "I think (Zach)'s possibly as good of a prospect as we have returning. He can really shoot and he's going to get stronger." #kubball
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Former #kubball guard Travis Releford is in the building.
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Kevin McCullar ( @Kevin_McCullar ) has confirmed his withdraw from the 2022 NBA Draft. He's headed to Kansas. #kubball
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What a fun score for Kansas quarterback Jason Bean. He’s done a lot for this team since taking over at QB1. Cool emotion. #kufball
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Kansas QB Jalon Daniels at the podium now for postgame. When asked about facing their toughest defensive test yet, Daniels said his team overcame the adversity. #kufball
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Kansas safety Kenny Logan's decision to play a fifth season in Lawrence boosts the #kufball rebuild on many levels. Leipold returns a key defensive leader and huge recruiting asset in 2023. Another promising feature of the new staff.
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Christian Braun’s proved through the combine process just how valuable of a target he his. Both scrimmages and a Top-3 vertical at the event nearly cement the Jayhawk as a mid-to-late first rounder. #kubball
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Kansas AD Travis Goff said this morning that #kufball stadium renovation is “progressing” and is way ahead of where he thought it’d be when he arrived last year.
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Kansas debuting a new helmet today vs. Baylor. #kufball
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Kansas QB Jalon Daniels said his physicality is rubbing off on the team and making the Jayhawks a more physical group each week. #kufball
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Final numbers from today’s #kubball team scrimmage: Red (85): Ejiofor 28, Clemence 17, Cuffe 12, Adams 10, Wilhite 10, Harris 8. Blue (73): Udeh 22, Martin 18, Jankovich 11, Dick 10, Yesufu 8, Quartlebaum 4, Evers 2.
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Agbaji said the halftime scenario reminded him of the road trip to Kansas State earlier this season. #kubball
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#kubball champs out at the booth for spring day.
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Kansas starter Jalon Daniels is speaking to reporters. Said he’s excited to see the attendance numbers at Memorial Stadium on Saturday vs. Duke. #kufball
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Another clip — Ernest Udeh Jr. throws down a dunk after a great effort from Joseph Yesufu in transition. Udeh off to a solid start to his college career. #kubball
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Kansas OC Andy Kotelnicki said backup QB Jason Bean has had a great week of preparation so far ahead of Oklahoma. #kufball
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David McCormack shares a moment with Coach Q. #kubball
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Sure looks like Kansas QB Jason Bean is eyeing a return for his final year of eligibility. Important to note the weight he carried this season in Daniels’ absence, which included the highly-coveted sixth win vs. then-No. 18 Oklahoma State. #kufball
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Some #kubball /KSU stats: All-time series: KU 201-94 First Meeting: KU 54-39 (1907) Last meeting: KU 58-41 (2021) Bill Self vs. KSU: 37-6 Bruce Weber vs. KU: 3-19 KU at Bramlage: 28-5
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PA just announced the plan: once the plane hits the ground, #kubball is heading straight to AFH.
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Kansas was down 15 at the half and barely shot 30% from the field in the first half. That’s a comeback. #kubball
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Kansas coach Lance Leipold said he couldn’t have imagined this program’s position at this point in time, one year ago. KU is currently ranked at No. 19 in the latest AP Top 25 poll. #kufball
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Self said this national title was off the charts. Added the second-half comeback made it all the more impressive. #kubball
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Jalen Wilson told media this afternoon that despite all the success from last season, he's still chasing a "complete year of basketball" at Kansas. #kubball
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Kansas coach Lance Leipold said RB Sevion Morrison has worked hard through the first five games. Complimented his attitude and strong punt return last week against Iowa State. #kufball
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Kansas DC Brian Borland said CB Cobee Bryant has a high ceiling. Says he’s matured this season and has developed on and off the field. #kufball
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Kansas OC Andy Kotelnicki expects RB Ky Thomas to play on Saturday vs. TCU. #kufball
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Appears Dick Vitale will be on the call for #kubball and Indiana on Saturday morning. (ESPN 2)
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Just in: Four-star PG Elmarko Jackson has committed to Kansas on the 247 channel tonight. Said the dedicated coaching staff and track record of winning were a big deal to him. #kubball
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This place will be rocking momentarily. #kubball
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Self said he's never felt more connected to a group than this season. #kubball
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Fans pouring in. #kubball
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Mitch Lightfoot was the last one at the Topeka airport signing autographs after KU won the Midwest Regional Final. "They stayed around a couple hours and I wanted to make it worth their worth a while." #kubball
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Kansas coach Lance Leipold witnessed a sense of urgency from the roster after Week 1, even postgame in the locker room. The focus appears to have been on Morgantown since the final whistle blew vs. Tennessee Tech. #kufball
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Kansas coach Lance Leipold on picking up some early AP votes: "It's nice to see that our early start is being recognized. But, shortly after that happens, you have to keep your head down and stay focused." #kufball
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Former @Football_LHS and Baker RB JD Woods ( @jdwoods_1711 ) was out today at #kufball Pro Day showcasing his talents for scouts. @LJWpreps
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Lots of love for #kufball last night at Allen Fieldhouse.
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AFH is PACKED. #kubball
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Kansas has won 11 conference games for 28-straight seasons, dating back to the Big Eight days. A win today would mark 12 conference wins this season, a number that's been matched/exceeded every season under Bill Self. #kubball
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Kansas coach Lance Leipold speaking this morning ahead of Kansas State. Said today was one of the best practices they've had in a long time. #kufball
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This great pass from Jalon Daniels hits Devin Neal in a tight gap, with Daniels making the read on his feet. Clean stuff right there. #kufball 🎞: @ESPNPlus
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Leipold said RB Ky Thomas had a good day of practice today. Appears like he'll be available for Saturday vs. TCU. #kufball
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Kansas coach Lance Leipold said RB Daniel Hishaw will be out for an "extended period of time." Added Hishaw was in good spirits and is doing better than he expected. #kufball
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Kevin McCullar labeled the imminent Kansas/Texas Tech matchup as "intense." "I laid my heart on the line for them." #kubball
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Overtime, folks. #kufball
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Jalen Wilson ( @thejalenwilson ) will be staying at Kansas for another season, per his Twitter page. #kubball
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An observation... Kansas quarterback Jason Bean works his tail off. He's posted three consecutive games throwing for 230+ yards and at a rate north of 59%. He's placed some damn good balls, including nine TD passes since jumping into the driver's seat two weeks ago. #kufball
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MJ Rice with the first points of his college career - a two-hand jam. #kubball
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Kansas newcomers Kevin McCullar and Grady Dick are warming up to each other already, according to Dick, who lives just across the hall from McCullar. #kubball
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RBs Ky Thomas and Devin Neal are present and suited up for # #kufball spring day here in Lawrence.
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Kansas OC Andy Kotelnicki referred to Jalon Daniels as the “conductor of the orchestra.” #kufball
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Sure looking like Lawrence Arnold is staying put at Kansas. If concrete, that shows a great deal of initiative from the coaching staff. #kufball
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