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
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
Continue reading Tough NCAA Tournament Choices For Michael Porter Jr.’s Family
Picture above courtesy of UMKC Athletics
In Kansas City, Lee Hunt is best known for easing UMKC into NCAA Division I status, a dramatic jump from previously competing on the NAIA level. But Hunt has always been at the forefront of change as heard on this KCUR story aired Feb. 8.
By Greg Echlin
When Kim Anderson looked at the American flag before the national anthem above the court in Central Missouri’s Multi-Purpose Building, the 2014 NCAA Division II national championship banner was hanging next to it. It reminded Anderson of his finest coaching moment. Continue reading Kim Anderson Rekindles Best Coaching Moment at Central Missouri
For the first time since the 1999 and 2000 seasons, the Kansas State football team capped its season with back-to-back bowl game wins after beating UCLA in the Cactus Bowl on Dec. 26. Continue reading With a Bowl Game Win, Bigger Question Prevails For Kansas State Football
While the Kansas Jayhawks approach the Big 12 Conference season they’ll try to end an ongoing struggle against Pac-12 teams that continues from last season. Continue reading Kansas Jayhawks Struggle Against The Pac-12
Above photo credit: Al Chang, StanfordPhoto.com
By Greg Echlin
Audriana Fitzmorris and Jenna Gray played side-by-side at St. James High School in suburban Kansas City. But believe it or not they didn’t know for sure where the other was going until Gray, a 6’1” setter, and Fitzmorris, a 6’6” middle blocker, had signed letters-of-intent with Stanford. Continue reading Gray and Fitzmorris Delivering a Holiday Package for Stanford Volleyball Again
Audio: Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield talks to the media after winning a road game against Kansas. Continue reading Kansas Alienates Home Crowd Further With Unsportsmanlike Conduct
Photo courtesy of MU Athletics
By Greg Echlin
Not much has changed for the Missouri Tigers since entering the Southeastern Conference as far as earning respect. But these days, it comes from MU’s own fan base in the Show-Me state. Continue reading SEC and Missouri Tiger Fans Still Saying “Show Me Football”
