As I walked into the locker room after another double-digit loss on a frigid January night in 1998, I was angry. It was clear that my junior varsity team just wasn’t good. We were young, with mostly freshmen, and everybody we played rolled sophomores and even juniors onto the court. I kept my cool with […]
Burlingame girls erase decades of despair with first LCL championship Read More »
My brother and I have been preparing for our first craft shows in two years for the past several weeks now. Once or twice a week after work or on the weekend, my oldest stepson and I drive to Overbrook to spend a few hours with my brother’s family. As Rory continues to bond with
Dad and basketball: The ‘just win, baby’ mentality Read More »
ALMA – For several weeks, the only basketball activity Montana Giffin could participate in was shooting free throws due to an ankle injury that sidelined the junior for 16 games. That came in handy Saturday night with a trip to the state tournament on the line. Giffin calmly buried four straight free throws down the
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This isn’t the Kansas of the last few years, but the Jayhawks still have control of the Big 12 despite a stunning loss to Oklahoma State. 1. KANSAS (19-2, 7-1): Jayhawks’ penchant for playing to level of opponent finally results in a loss. 2. KANSAS STATE (17-4, 6-2): Tough Wildcats pick up big win at
Big 12 rankings, Week 4: Cowboy up, Jayhawk down Read More »
Yes, I still follow the Big 12. I am about to marry a Kansas State fan, after all. Anybody other than Kansas winning the conference (again) would be stunning. And I’d be surprised if the Jayhawks don’t win the rather mediocre league by three or more games: KANSAS (28-3, 16-2): Best roster, best coach …
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In my one year of coaching high school basketball in Burlingame, I got plenty of suggestions. Mostly from parents (their kid should be starting, you know). Officials, principals, players. You name it, all of them had advice to offer to a green 21-year-old with hoop dreams. But some the best advice I received that year wasn’t
Dawson goes out a winner Read More »
I’ve discussed several benefits of weight loss and fitness in previous blogs, including looking better and feeling better. Often, there are benefits I’ve never considered. That was the case this week during my trip to Chicago. In the Windy City on business, I still managed to get a run and plenty of walking in. On
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1. kansas (26-5, 16-2) | LAST WEEK: Defeated Oklahoma State, Texas | THIS WEEK: Thursday vs. Texas A&M-Oklahoma winner THE RUB: The Jayhawks moved closer to a No. 1 seed, but a loss to Missouri in the conference tournament final could mean a trip out West. 2. Missouri (27-4, 14-4) | LAST WEEK: Defeated Iowa
Big 12 rankings, Week 12: On to KC Read More »
We’re one game from the ultimate Border War. Two rivals, both ranked in the top five, for the conference championship. It doesn’t get any better than that. 1. MISSOURI (25-2, 12-2) | LAST WEEK: Defeated Oklahoma State, Texas A&M | THIS WEEK: Tuesday vs. Kansas State, Saturday at Kansas THE RUB: Assuming the Tigers get
Big 12 rankings, Week 10: Border War, Part II Read More »
You couldn’t have asked for a better game to close out the Border War in Missouri. The Tigers staged a comeback for the ages to remain on top in this week’s rankings. 1. (21-2, 8-2) | LAST WEEK: Defeated Texas, Kansas | THIS WEEK: Monday at Oklahoma, Saturday vs. Baylor THE RUB: “We are Mizzou, so
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