Kansas City Star: Colleges

Temple tops Akron, 56-17, for eighth straight win

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:05 CST

Chester Stewart threw two touchdown passes Friday night and ran for two scores to lead Temple to a 56-17 victory over Akron that kept the Owls on track for a spot in the Mid-American Conference championship game.

Pike, No. 5 Cincinnati beat West Virginia 24-21

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:15 CST

Far from perfect, No. 5 Cincinnati was good enough to stay unbeaten.

La. Tech plays another top 10 foe at No. 9 LSU

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:25 CST

Louisiana Tech coach Derek Dooley wasn't surprised LSU maintained its No. 9 ranking after losing at Alabama last weekend.

Recap: Cincinnati vs. West Virginia

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:38 CST

Tony Pike threw two touchdown passes in a limited role in his return, and Isaiah Pead ran for 175 yards and a score, as fifth-ranked Cincinnati held off West Virginia, 24-21, to keep its perfect season alive.

Suspect in UConn player's killing appears in court

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:43 CST

A judge has scheduled a probable cause hearing for the man accused of fatally stabbing University of Connecticut football player Jasper Howard last month.

Surging Stanford won't surprise USC this time

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:50 CST

A mere two years after Stanford's last trip to the Coliseum ended with arguably the biggest college football upset of the decade, coaches Jim Harbaugh and Pete Carroll both clearly want to forget it.

3 Tenn. players charged in crime won't travel

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:10 CST

Three University of Tennessee freshmen players charged with attempted armed robbery will not play Saturday at Mississippi.

BYU's Hall one win from matching Detmer's record

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:55 CST

Two seasons ago in his first action as BYU's quarterback, Max Hall wasn't thinking about the school's legacy at the game's most glamorous position.

Will he or won't he? Blount could play Saturday

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:30 CST

While there's plenty of other drama surrounding Saturday's game between No. 14 Oregon and Arizona State, a guy who may or may not play will be getting almost all the attention.

No. 3 Alabama, Miss. St. ready for 'woodshed' game

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:40 CST

Mississippi State running back Anthony Dixon calls Saturday's showdown with Alabama a "woodshed" game, perfectly capturing how the Bulldogs feel when they play the Crimson Tide.

Rutgers routs No. 23 South Florida 31-0

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:03 CST

Instead of getting even with Rutgers, No. 23 South Florida didn't even get on the scoreboard for the first time in a regular-season game in its 13-year history.

Three Tennessee freshman football players arrested

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:50 CST

Three Tennessee football players were arrested Thursday morning in Knoxville on charges of attempted armed robbery.

N. Illinois topples Ball State 26-20

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:58 CST

Quarterback Chandler Harnish threw a touchdown pass in his first appearance in nearly a month as Northern Illinois topped Ball State on Thursday.

Effort, discipline lacking during Oklahoma's slide

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:20 CST

Dumb penalties. Dropped passes. Receivers giving up on routes. Turnovers. No ranking. Four losses.

Top 25 Preview Capsules

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:24 CST

Line: Florida by 15.

3 Tennessee players named in armed robbery attempt

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:21 CST

Three freshmen Tennessee football players, including highly touted wide receiver recruit Nu'Keese Richardson and starting safety Janzen Jackson, were charged with attempted armed robbery Thursday morning.

No. 12 Connecticut gets pushed by William & Mary

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:15 CST

STORRS, Conn. | Probably not the way Connecticut envisioned kicking off the season. The No. 12-ranked Huskies got 27 points from Jerome Dyson and needed them to help hold off William & Mary 75-66 Friday night in its season opener.

UMKC women edge Drake 70-68

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:15 CST

Perhaps it helped that Dayon Hall-Jones knew nothing about UMKC’s history. Before Friday night’s 70-68 win over Drake at Swinney Recreation Center, the Kangaroos had been winless against the Bulldogs in four previous games, and their last victory against a Missouri Valley school came against Creighton in — gasp — 1997.

Game preview: Missouri at Kansas State

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:07 CST

When/where: 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, Kan. TV/radio: Versus; KMBZ (980 AM) for Missouri broadcast and WHB (810 AM) for K-State broadcast The line: Missouri by 1

Game preview: Nebraska at Kansas

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:47 CST

When/where: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Memorial Stadium, Lawrence TV/radio: ABC; KCSP (610 AM)

College football: Around the nation

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:15 CST

Can’t-miss game Iowa at Ohio State

The Star's college football predictions

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:15 CST

2009

Top 25 college football schedule

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:15 CST

This weekend’s top 25 games All games Saturday unless noted

College results

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:15 CST

BIG 12

No. 16 Buckeyes thump James Madison in 72-44 win

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:15 CST

COLUMBUS, Ohio | Ohio State coach Thad Matta chuckled when asked whether his team had learned enough in two games to cope with what it will be facing in the next two. “I hope so,” he said.

No. 6 Tar Heels roll past NC Central 89-42

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:15 CST

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. | Marcus Ginyard matched his career high with 17 points and helped No. 6 North Carolina beat North Carolina Central 89-42 on Wednesday night in the 2K Sports Classic. Deon Thompson scored 13 for the Tar Heels, 2-0, who broke it open with 21 straight first-half points. North Carolina shot 69 percent in the opening half and 59 percent for the game, dominating the Eagles from nearby Durham in the first meeting between the schools.

College buzz: Nebraska's Suh semifinalist for Lott Trophy

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:15 CST

Suh semifinalist for Lott Trophy Nebraska defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh is one of eight semifinalists for the Lott Trophy. The award, named for Hall of Fame defensive back Ronnie Lott, recognizes on-field performance and personal character among defensive players.

Woolridge finally signs to play for the Jayhawks

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:15 CST

In the euphoria after the Kansas Jayhawks won the 2008 national championship, KU coach Bill Self was suddenly on the phone with a high school sophomore from Phoenix who really wanted to play for Self starting in the fall of 2010. Self hadn’t seen Royce Woolridge play, but KU assistant Kurtis Townsend had. Townsend liked what he saw in Woolridge, a 6-foot-3 combo guard, and hey, life was good, so why not? Self offered Woolridge a scholarship, Woolridge accepted, and for the last year and a half, neither side has budged on their mutual interest.

Football Schedules

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:15 CST

KANSAS STATE WILDCATS (6-4, 4-2)

NCAA football statistics

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:15 CST

RUSHING YARDS/GAME

Middle Tennessee beats King College 93-73

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:15 CST

James Washington scored 24 points to lead Middle Tennessee to a 93-73 win over King College in the Blue Raiders' season opener on Friday night.

Northwestern State routs East Texas Baptist 77-54

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:25 CST

Senior guard Damon Jones scored 16 points and junior guard Devon Baker added 15 off the bench Friday night as Northwestern State cruised past East Texas Baptist 77-54.

Coppin State holds off Lincoln, Pa., 76-69

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:10 CST

Lenny Young scored a career-high 18 points to lead Coppin State to a 76-69 win over Lincoln (Pa.) in the season opener for both teams on Friday night.

SE Louisiana defeats Oklahoma Science 99-50

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:15 CST

Damon Forest scored 19 points and Southeastern Louisiana defeated Oklahoma Science 99-50 on Friday night.

Thomas' 30 points leads No. 14 UW in opener

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:20 CST

Isaiah Thomas immediately answered Washington's call for more scoring this season with a career-high 30 points, and the No. 14 Huskies held on for a 74-69 victory over Wright State on Friday night.

Quinnipiac defeats Hartford 85-74

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:25 CST

James Feldeine scored 23 points and Quinnipiac held off Hartford 85-74 Friday night in the season opener for both teams.

Iona beats Boston University 82-73

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:00 CST

Scott Machado scored 16 points and four other Iona players scored in double figures to beat Boston University 82-73 in the season opener for both teams on Friday night.

Campbell beats St. Andrews 76-52

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:10 CST

Jonathan Rodriguez and Preston Dodson each had double-doubles to lead Campbell to an easy 76-52 win over St. Andrews on Friday night in the season opener for both teams.

Savannah State defeats Webber International 65-51

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:15 CST

Arnold Louis scored 16 points and grabbed 13 rebounds to lead Savannah State to a 65-51 victory over Webber International on Friday night.

Reed's late scores lifts Auburn past Niagara 69-65

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:25 CST

DeWayne Reed's layup and free throw with 12.5 seconds and Auburn held off Niagara 69-65 in the season opener for both teams Friday night.

Live From Manhattan: The Missouri Blog

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:14 CST

Twenty minutes prior to kickoff in Manhappy and the weather is overcast, cool and breezy but no rain so far. Pregame tidbit: Was talking to John Kadlec, bon vivant, radio color man and former assistant football coach at both Missouri and Kansas State. Kaddie, always good for a tall tale, noted that two years ago he shared an opinion with Kansas athletic director Lew Perkins on having Bill Self and Mark Mangino as coaches of basketball and football. "You don't deserved those guys," Kadlec said he said. Perkins asked for an explanation. read more

Baylor Suspends Tweety Carter

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:00 CST

Not that it has anything to do with a football Saturday in the Big 12, but: Baylor has suspended basketball start Tweety Carter for four games. Unspecifiedvioltion of unspecified team rules, accord to Coach Scott Drew's announcement. Baylor will be without the services of carter for crucial non-conference games against Norfolk State (he sat this one out on Friday), Hartford, Southern and Hardin-Simmons. Carter is set to return for a Thanksgiving Day game, having paid his debt to society prior to the Bears playing Alabama on turkey day.

Postgame: Kansas State 92, Loyola-Chicago 54

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:29 CST

How to take this game? The Kansas State basketball team defeated Loyola-Chicago 92-54 in its season-opener and did so rather easily, which is good. But coach Frank Martin was so angry with his team's performance that he said his players should be "embarrassed," which is bad. As is the case in most situations like this, it's best to fall somewhere in the middle. That would make K-State's performance on Friday at Bramlage Coliseum fairly average. read more

Future K-State players Will Spradling, Nino Williams come out to Bramlage

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:47 CST

Sitting next to each other behind the Kansas State bench tonight are Will Spradling and Nino Williams, a pair of future Wildcats. The two high school seniors, who both live in the Kansas City area, seem to be pals. Spradling, a 6-foot guard from Shawnee Mission South, signed his national letter of intent to play for K-State two days ago and says he is excited to join Frank Martin’s squad next season. Williams, a 6-foot-5 small forward from Leavenworth, will attend prep school next year and join the Wildcats for the 2011 season. read more

Parting Shots: Mizzou

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:26 CST

I've predicted Missouri to win by three points in Manhattan on Saturday. I've also said my main reason for doing so is that Missouri needs this victory more than Kansas State. Let me explain that. At the start of the year, Kansas State was consigned to a losing season by almost everyone, including the school's most ardent supporters. Already the best coach in the history of college football - Bill Snyder - has surpassed the level of success of even those who always view the glass as overflowing. read more

Cincinnati beats West Virginia and goes to 10-0

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:15 CST

CINCINNATI | Far from perfect, No. 5 Cincinnati was good enough to stay unbeaten. Tony Pike threw two touchdown passes in a cameo appearance Friday night, and the Bearcats overcame a self-destructive first half and beat West Virginia 24-21 for the best start in school history.