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Kansas Football Hosting Walk-on Tryouts

In an official release statement, Kansas will host walk-on tryouts for football.

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Kansas Football Hosting Walk-On Tryouts

LAWRENCE, Kan. – Kansas Football will be hosting walk-on tryouts on Thursday, January 31 for any full-time KU student who has a cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or above. KU students who meet the academic qualifications and are interested in trying out to be a walk-on candidate for the football team should contact assistant director of football operations Scott Vestal via email at svestal72@ku.edu.

Interested players will report to the Anderson Family Football Complex at 5:45 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 31 dressed and ready for the tryouts.

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Celebrate 12/12/12 by "Big12ing"

   In celebration of 12/12/12, the Big 12 Conference has declared December 12, 2012 “Big 12 Conference Day.” In order to celebrate this momentous occasion, the Big 12 is hosting a competition for all fans of Big 12 universities participate in.

   The competition is called “Big12ing. They got the idea off of planking and Tewbowing, but they wanted to create their own event. “We figured we could have fans try to make the Big 12 logo with their bodies,” said Laura Rasmussen Assistant Director of Communications at the Big 12 Conference. “And we thought it would be pretty easy and a fun way to engage them on social media, Facebook and twitter.” In order for the Big 12 Conference to get their brand out there, they thought “Big12ing” would be a perfect idea to get fans engaged into the Conference, but in a very unique way. Also, after you're finished planking or Tebowing, you aren’t awarded with a great prize for all that hard work you put into doing that.

   With “Big12ing” the Big 12 Conference will award the winner something very spectacular. “We want the fans to win something that has to deal with their favorite team,” Rasmussen said. “We want to award the fans who support their favorite team that in turns is a representative of the Conference in a bowl game this postseason.”

   Up until November 30, fans that would want to participate in “Big12ing” are required to a capture a picture of themselves, friends or family forming the ‘XII’ in the Big 12 logo. “They can get as creative as they want and do it in unique spots around campus or wherever they may be,” Rasmussen stated. “Once they’ve taken their picture, they can submit their photo by visiting our Facebook page.” Fans can only submit one entry. Also, when you do submit your photo, place your contact information down as well so the Big 12 Conference can contact if you win.

   Another cool thing about entering this competition is the cool prizes applicants can get. “The first 100 applicants get a free t-shirt from Dr. Pepper that says I’m a Big 12 Fan,” said Rasmussen. “We’ll just aggregate the first 100 entries and send them one of those shirts.”

   Again, the first round contest goes through Nov. 30. The Big 12 will collect all submissions and from December 1-12 the Big 12 will narrow it 12 finalists. Those 12 finalists will then compete against each other and the photo with the highest number of votes on the Big 12 Conference Facebook page will win 4 tickets to any bowl game this postseason and up to a 3 night stay at Motel 6. “It’s really good if you’re a college student and have a low budget,” Rasmussen said. “If you win the tickets and you’re able to go to visit Miami for the BCS Championship game, you’ll stay where you can stay and you’ll get the 3 nights at Motel 6.”

   It should be noted that the winner is responsible for their own travel. “The actual travel is not included in the prize, but the hotel room comes with it,” Rasmussen said. “If the person lives in the city where the Bowl game they want to attend is, then they would just get a gift certificate from Motel 6 and they can use those down the line.”

   If you have any questions, the best way to contact the Big 12 Conference is to message them through their Facebook page or tweet them on Twitter at @Big12Conference and they will respond to you either way.

   The Big 12 Conference has put a lot of time and effort into this competition and what better way to celebrate your favorite Big 12 team getting to a Bowl game, then to go celebrate with your team at the actual game! “We want to start a little phenomenon and get people excited for the Big 12 and Bowl season,” Rasmussen said. And it’s not hard to agree with her.

   Go crazy with your idea and may the best person win!

Kansas State Will Beat Oklahoma State Tonight

Oklahoma State QB Wes Lunt

Wes Lunt has made one road start in his collegiate career. When OSU played Arizona, penalties destroyed them (school-record 167 penalty yards) and they coughed up the ball four times.

Kansas State leads the Big 12 and is ranked fifth nationally in turnover margin (19 takeaways and four giveaways). They are also ranked second nationally in fewest penalties (3.63/game). They are ranked fourth nationally in fewest penalties (29.1/game). They avoid negative yardage plays, too. They are hardly tackled behind the line of scrimmage that they are ranked sixth nationally in avoiding tackles for loss.

If OSU’s O-line can block for Lunt, allow him to sit in the pocket and throw down field, than he can pick apart the Wildcats defense easily.

But if you remember, though, Lunt was forced outside of the pocket against Louisiana-Lafayette and was hit in the knee. The Cowboys cannot afford Lunt getting hurt.

Kansas State QB Collin Klein

If KSU can get OSU’s offense to go 4-and-out every offensive play and frustrate Lunt, or have them cough up the ball, than the Wildcats will win.

Another thing to keep in mind is that OSU doesn’t have the same turnover-creating defense that they had last year. I know they have most of their defensive players from last year’s squad, but they don’t seem to go after the ball with the same enthusiasm as they did last year.

With all of this in mind, I’m sticking with Kansas State to defeat Oklahoma State.

Kevin Durant Post Scirmmage Interview

Oklahoma City F Kevin Durant spoke to media members after the Blue and White Scrimmage at the Spirit Event Center Thursday night. Some of the highlights he spoke about were:

• How the players played in the scrimmage

• The upcoming season

• His expectations for this season

More from the Big 12 Men's Basketball Media Day

The following Big 12 head basketball coaches sat down with members of the media to discuss a few things. Enjoy!

West Virginia head coach Bob Huggins

• His future with the Mountaineers

• The great fans of Manhattan, KS

• His favorite restaurant in Manhattan, KS

• The upcoming season

• Re-joining the Big 12 (Huggins coached at Kansas State from 2006-2007)

Oklahoma head coach Lon Kruger

• His feelings on having 88 percent of his scorers and all five of his starters return this season

• His thoughts on being six victories away from reaching 500 wins

• This upcoming season

Kansas State head coach Bruce Weber

• Why he came to Kansas State

• The players' reaction to Frank Martin leaving for South Carolina

• The upcoming season

• Whether or not there are high expectations for him following Frank Martin

Texas Tech head coach Chris Walker

• Thoughts on Bill Gillispie leaving 

• The players reaction to coach Gillispie leaving

• The team's strengths and weaknesses this upcoming season

• Expectations for this upcoming season

Texas Christian head coach Trent Johnson

• Strengths and weaknesses of team this season

• The difference of coaching in the SEC to the Big 12

• His expectations for this season

• His thoughts of playing in the Big 12

• What he expects his first year as head coach of TCU

TCU player Amric Fields

• His thoughts of having a new head coach

• How the style of play differs in the MWC and Big 12

• His thoughts of playing in the Big 12

• The teams weaknesses and strengths entering into this year

• The craziest way he has seen his name spelled

Kansas head coach Bill Self

• His future plans with Kansas and the NBA

• Replacing Thomas Robinson and Tyshaun Taylor

• His expectations for this upcoming season

Baylor basketball head coach Scott Drew

Baylor head basketball coach Scott Drew sat down with members of the media at the Big 12 Men's Basketball Media Day to talk about this upcoming season. Some of the highlights:

• His expectations for this upcoming season

• How he plans to replace three of his starters who left for the NBA

• How Pierre Jackson will play this season

• Thoughts on playing Kentucky on the road

Kansas head basketball coach Bill Self - 2012 Big 12 Media Day

Kansas head basketball coach Bill Self sat down with media members at the 2012 Big 12 Men's Basketball Media Day to discuss the upcoming season. Some of the highlights:

• How he plans to replace Tyshaun Taylor and Thomas Robinson.

• What his expectations are for this upcoming season

• He also talks about the depth chart

Charlie Weis Postgame Press Conference 10/13/12

Kansas head coach Charlie Weis spoke with members of the media after the Jayhawks lost to the Oklahoma State Cowboys 20-14. Some of the key points he talked about:

• His decision why he benched quarterback Dayne Crist and put in Freshman QB Michael Cummings

• His thoughts on how his defense stepped up and played the best they have all season

• How the weather delay affected their playing

• How they were able to contain OSU's offense

Great insight from a great offensive mind. Enjoy!

Football Schedule for September 22

Check out some of these games this Saturday! Note: Times are in CST
	BIG 12
11 a.m.	Virginia at TCU (ESPN)
11 a.m.	Maryland at West Virginia (FX)
2:30 p.m.	Kansas at Northern Illinois (ESPN3)
6:50 p.m.	Kansas State at Oklahoma (FOX)

Pac-12
2:30 p.m.	Ohio State at UCLA (ABC)
3 p.m.	Colorado at Washington St. (FX)
5 p.m.	Cal at USC (PAC-12)
9 p.m.	Utah at Arizona St. (PAC-12)
9:30 p.m.	Arizona at Oregon (ESPN)

Big 10
11 a.m.	Central Michigan at Iowa (BSN)
11 a.m.	UAB at Ohio State (BTN)
11 a.m.	UTEP at Wisconsin (ESPN2)
2:30 p.m.	Eastern Michigan at Michigan State (BTN)
2:30 p.m.	Idaho State at Nebraska (BTN)
2:30 p.m.	South Dakota at Northwestern (BTN)
2:30 p.m.	Temple at Penn State (ABC)
6:30 p.m.	Michigan at Notre Dame (NBC)
7 p.m.	Louisiana Tech at Illinois (BTN)
7 p.m.	Syracuse at Minnesota (BTN)

SEC 11 a.m. Ole Miss at Tulane (FSN) 11:21 a.m. Kentucky at Florida (SEC) 2:30 p.m. Missouri at South Carolina (CBS) 3 p.m. Florida Atlantic at Alabama (PPV) 6 p.m. Rutgers at Arkansas (ESPNU) 6 p.m. LSU at Auburn (ESPN) 6 p.m. South Alabama at Mississippi St. (TBD) 6 p.m. S.C. State at Texas A&M (FSN) 6:30 p.m. Akron at Tennessee (CSS) 6:45 p.m. Vanderbilt at Georgia (ESPN2)

ACC 11 a.m. Bowling Green at Virginia Tech (ESPNU) 11 a.m. Virginia at TCU (ESPN) 11 a.m. Maryland at West Virginia (FX) 11:30 a.m. Army at Wake Forest (ACC Network) 2 p.m. Miami (FL) at Georgia Tech (RSN) 3:30 p.m. East Carolina at North Carolina (ESPNU) 5 p.m. Memphis at Duke (ESPN3) 5 p.m. Citadel at North Carolina State (ESPN3) 7 p.m. Clemson at Florida State (ABC) Big East 1 p.m. Connecticut at Western Michigan (ESPN3) 2:30 p.m.  Temple at Penn State (ABC) 2:30 p.m. Gardner-Webb at Pittsburgh (ESPN3) 3:30 p.m. South Florida at Ball State (ESPN3) 6 p.m. Rutgers at Arkansas (ESPNU) 6 p.m. Louisville at Florida International (ESPN3) 7 p.m. Syracuse at Minnesota (BTN)

Charlie Weis after KU loses to TCU

Kansas University head coach, Charlie Weis, sat down with members of the media after his Jayhawks lost to TCU 20-6 on September 15.

Central Hockey League Goes From 14 Teams to 10 Teams in 2012

What started out as a promising 2012 season, turned into a nightmare for the Central Hockey League, when they were notified that five teams were either leaving their Conference or folding. But with the start of the 2012 CHL season upon us, the CHL has redeveloped their league, in hopes of having a better future.


With three teams, Dayton, Rio Grande, Laredo,  folding and the teams from Ft. Wayne & Evansville leaving for the East Central Hockey League, the CHL was at a loss entering this upcoming season. But with the gain of the Denver Cutthroats in early 2012, the CHL is back up to 10 teams.

After losing almost half their teams, the CHL comes into the 2012 season revamped and they are excited for the future of their Conference. "We felt this year with 10 teams spread out from Arizona to Illinois that it was a prudent measure to keep the teams in one conference.  The teams will still be fighting for playoff seeding and home ice advantage throughout the regular season, just as if they were in two divisions.  When trying to cut up 10 teams into two five team divisions, there were very few combinations that made sense from a geographical standpoint.  Our Governors voted overwhelmingly to go to one conference and fight it out during the regular season for post-season positioning and the advantage of earning more home games.  Our feeling is that the regular season will be as competitive as ever," said Bob Hoffman, Director of Operations for the Central Hockey League. 

The CHL kicks off their 2012 season on Friday, October 19. 

Central Hockey League

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