Alex Gordon’s Good-Luck Charm is Gone

Photo courtesy of the Kansas City T-Bones

By Greg Echlin

Before his recent release from the Kansas City Royals organization, outfielder Logan Moon could have used a good-luck charm.  But the Michael Jordan Space Jam jersey he lent three-time Royals All-Star Alex Gordon two years ago is gone forever. Continue reading Alex Gordon’s Good-Luck Charm is Gone

Wichita: Why I Think It’s the End of the Yellow Brick Road For Kansas

By Greg Echlin

It’s bad enough for Wichita State, upon its return from the Shocker’s upset loss against Marshall in San Diego, to see the Kansas Jayhawks take over their town.

It would be worse to see the fans in crimson and blue leave after celebrating a win to propel the Jayhawks to the Sweet 16. Continue reading Wichita: Why I Think It’s the End of the Yellow Brick Road For Kansas

Kansas State Closes Book on Marcus Foster—The Second Time

By Greg Echlin

For two seasons, Marcus Foster was Kansas State’s leading scorer before head coach Bruce Weber faced no alternative than to kick him off the team. Three years after the book was closed on Foster’s Wildcat career, K-State put the final nail on his collegiate career with a 69-59 victory over Creighton. Continue reading Kansas State Closes Book on Marcus Foster—The Second Time

Tough NCAA Tournament Choices For Michael Porter Jr.’s Family

At a time when families often travel to follow their loved ones in the NCAA basketball tournament, Michael Porter Jr.’s family from Columbia, Mo., faced a dilemma this week: Who goes where?
The Porters have players on the Missouri  men’s and women’s teams, and after the men’s first round 67-54 loss to Florida State the Porters can concentrate on supporting Cierra Porter and the women’s team.

Continue reading Tough NCAA Tournament Choices For Michael Porter Jr.’s Family