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Kansas Crossroads in Manhattan

By Greg Echlin

Two years ago, Kansas Jayhawks coach Bill Self talked about a defining moment during yet another win in the fifth of what would be eight straight against Kansas State.  Their latest in-state rivalry game on Feb. 5 featured another moment the Jayhawks could cite as a signature to this season, but not one that Self will like.  Continue reading Kansas Crossroads in Manhattan

Brett Ballard Returns To San Antonio for First Time Since ’08 Championship

Photo above courtesy of Washburn Athletics

By Ian Echlin

SAN ANTONIO  – Washburn University head coach Brett Ballard returns to San Antonio for the first time since the Kansas Jayhawks won the national championship at the Alamodome in 2008. Continue reading Brett Ballard Returns To San Antonio for First Time Since ’08 Championship

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