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Asher Fusco

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Morning Brew: The Tigers’ train wreck

Missouri’s inexperience might explain the team’s mistakes on Sunday.

Morning Brew: Smaller conferences shut out

Only a few mid-major teams will get a shot at at-large bids.

Morning Brew: Big 12 plays big

The best teams in the conference have hulking front-court players.

Morning Brew: Softball upsets impressive

Plus a look at the best of the Big 12 basketball coaches

Morning Brew: Big 12 basketball awards

A midseason look at the best players in the Big 12 Conference.

Morning Brew: Brackins wasn’t enough

Craig Brackins was the Cyclones’ star player Saturday night, but even he couldn’t beat the Jayhawks.

When McCray is off

McCray’s leadership has the season off to a strong start, but when she struggles, so does the team.

What's your fan-t-t-t-asy

Fantasy football owners explore the game within the game

Bowls put Big 12 rep on the line

The Big 12 should have an easy ride, but one upset could bust its stellar image.

Morning Brew: Big 12 football’s best of the best

The Kansan takes a look back at the Big 12 and the Jayhawks’ best play makers of the 2008 season.

College basketball starts to re-emerge from the darkness

Figure out who’s who for the coming season

Food for thought

Our famished feelings frequently influence the way we feed our faces

Morning Brew: A long tournament with a long name

The O’Reilly Auto Parts College Basketball Experience Classic’s name is long, and so is the tournament itself — 12 days, to be exact. Is there a point to this tourney?

The rules of "rec-tiquette"

Exercise your body and your best behavior while working out

Morning Brew: 2008 Jayhawk football resembles 2005 season

any Hawk football fans are waking up feeling three years younger — at least while they read up on the Jayhawks’ 2008 season thus far. On a lighter note, former Jayhawk superstar and current Cincinnati Bengal Anthony Collins has love for his alma mater as he showed up in Lawrence to support the women’s basketball team.

Morning Brew: Kansas breeds athletes

Among the Jayhawk all stars exist some Kansas-natives who can put up points of their own. Don’t forget to watch the Jayhawks tip off against Washburn today. And finally, a tip of the hat goes to former Jayhawk tight end Derek Fine who enjoyed some nice statistics playing for the Bills this weekend.

Morning Brew: What the hell is going on with football?

The Jayhawks are playing for their bowl lives and Tyler Thigpen is outplaying Todd Reesing.

Morning Brew: KU soccer emerges as a significant Big 12 contender

Kansas football recorded its second loss to a formidable opponent, but Kansas futbol could bring home a Big 12 Title.

Morning Brew: How legit are sports pundits and polls?

Fluctuating polls and illegitimate expert opinions muddy up football debates.

Healthy eating made easier

A meal-by-meal guide to nutritious yet satisfying food alternatives

Morning Brew: What’s the next Jayhawk football team?

As the Jayhawks have established themselves as a regular in the top 25, what team will follow Kansas football’s footsteps and see a 2008 Cinderella season?

Morning Brew: Post-preseason Big 12 Breakdown

Now that every team in the Big 12 has played four games, check out how they stack up against each other going into the conference play.

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Podcast: The Hot Route

Kick back and enjoy the Hot Route to get you through this bye week bonanza.

Working out the kinks

KU Fit works to do away with men's group-fitness phobia

Jayhawks’ performance looks par so far

Although the KU football team holds a 3-1 record, its performance is nothing to brag about.

Morning Brew: Is the pass our only option?

The Jayhawks’ under-performing running game has led to more reliance on its passing game.

Father and son, glove and ball

How a simple game made all the difference

Morning Brew: Fusco on soccer, football and former Kansas baseball player

Soccer coach schedules weaker teams for non-conference play; football fans should perform as well as players; and a former Kansas baseball player misses a chance to play at Kauffman Stadium.

Weak U.S. dollar slows KU study abroad program

The KU office of Study Abroad is experiencing a decrease in the growth; many blame the weak value of U.S. currency in Europe

Restaurants spring up over summer

New restaurants for incoming freshmen, absent summer students poped up over summer for a new taste for Lawrence.

Rising food prices leave students’ wallets starved

Prices in grocery stores, the Kansas Union and Wescoe Underground can feel the effect of the strong global demand for food.

Student's search for identity leads to self-realization

One student's journey to find his birthparents ended with an epiphany.

Morris Twins possess varied on-court talents

Philadelphia brothers willing to play on the wing and inside

Incoming power forward is reminiscent of former Kansas players

Markeiff Morris, who averaged 23 points and 15 rebounds per game at Philadelphia’s Prep Charter High School, is ranked as the 50th-best prospect in the 2008 class by Rivals.com.

Former student pays the bills by empowering women

As a Passion Parties consultant, Janette Reinke helps other women explore their sexuality.

Jury rules against Joe-College.com

The T-shirt retailer must pay the University more than $100,000 and desist selling about 25 percent of its shirt designs.

Road construction slows Iowa Street business

Business slowed near the eight-block stretch of road from 23rd and 31st streets.

Green methods of transportation save green in campus pockets

Students and University organizations turn to bicycles and scooters to reduce the amount spent on gas prices.

Cancer takes Lawrence resident on a bumpy ride

Jeff Young was diagnosed with terminal colon cancer, and the subsequent changes have affected his life.

Gas station brings energy efficient ideas to Lawrence

Zarco 66 offers 10 renewable fuel blends and provides ‘green’ atmosphere.

Chalmers’ second round pick belies his worth

The former KU guard's slip into the second round might have proven he entered the NBA Draft too early.

Paying at the pump? Some stations prefer cash over credit

Rising gas costs causing higher credit card company fees for gas stations.

Joe-College.com faces off with Athletics Department in court

Local apparel store’s famous T-shirts “Muck Fizzou” may become a thing of the past.

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