Erica Johnson

Johnson: What a season

Jayhawk football has taken University on a thrill ride

Kansan columnist Erica Johnson revisits the best memories from Kansas football’s historic season.

Johnson: Mangino should be national coach of the year

Kansas coach continues to prove doubters wrong

This year is Mangino’s defining, career-making season.

Johnson: Athletes who elect a redshirt have options

An extra year on a team can make that extra difference

North has what it takes

Teams in Big 12 North and South have tougher matchups

The usually South dominated Big 12 now sees competition from the North.

Football polls undergo major changes

Remaining season holds many surprises in store

After the first eight weeks of college football, fans may be surprised at the drastic changes in team rankings. The polls may not have seen the most of its changes yet, though.

Johnson: Two can share the spotlight

“Big basketball” schools can also be big on football

Kansas has the potential to become a major contender in football as well as in basketball.

‘Power’ towels have a long history in sports

The Hawks will witness the KSU purple towels power first-hand this weekend.

Teams like the Steelers and Twins used towels as motivating tools.

Volleyball team blown away by Cornhuskers

Jayhawks lose 30-18, 30-24, 30-18

The Kansas volleyball team found out how superior the No. 1 team in the nation is on Wednesday. The Cornhuskers dominated the court, despite Kansas player Natalie Uhart’s return.

Johnson: KU's easy schedule not very exicting but promising

KU's easy schedule so far can be the answer's to our prayer later on this season.

Johnson: Sports should embrace cheerleaders

No ball, no bat; cheerleaders get no love from the sports community

Cheerleaders got through as much rigorous work as other athletes. It’s time to take a serious look at cheerleading.

Johnson: Betting ruins careers, sports

Athletes risk their careers to make an extra buck

Nowadays it seems that athletes see making money as more important than a championship or Hall of Fame ring.

Brown will be go-to girl this season

Team hopes to improve on last year’s campaign with blend of young and old players

The volleyball squad finished a disappointing 10-19 last season. Senior Emily Brown hopes to end her career on a high note this year with the help of several key newcomers.

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