Thor is a sportswriter from Brainerd, Minn. He has worked as a general assignment writer for the sports section, reported sports administration news and currently writes a sports column once a week. Thor is a movie buff who enjoys playing sports. He will return to his native Minnesota this summer to cover the Twins for mlb.com as an associate reporter.
Recent Stories
To hell and back
A fight outside Naismith Hall began Thor Nystrom's year-long journey into the depths of the mental health system.
Nystrom: Leaving early could have cost millions
Thor Nystrom shares his thoughts with the University.
Nystrom: Repeat of ‘07 football success unlikely
Schedule features worthy adversaries
A 10-2 record with ‘08 schedule should garner Mark Mangino sainthood
Nystrom: Women’s basketball team needs more support
KU Students are minority in the stands
The women’s team is competing in the WNIT, but the lack of fans at Allen Fieldhouse is depressing.
The road to becoming a true Jayhawk
Five years of memories, adventures, allow for new appreciation
Nystrom creates his own (hypothetical) Senior Night speech in which he reflects on his time as a die-hard Jayhawk fan.
NBA Jayhawks prove disappointing for Nystrom
Former players aren’t stepping up in pro play
Thor Nystrom explains how former Jayhawk basketball players, like Wayne Simien and Julian Wright, are failing to show promise in the NBA.
Nystrom: Have faith in Mangino
Jayhawks’ recruiting class ranking will not necessarily reflect team’s potential.
Mangino has proven that he is a good recruiter and an even better player developer.
Nystrom: The guarantee of a Wildcat
K State makes promises, promises
Wildcat’s head coach supports his player’s guarantee to beat the Jayhawks, but can they live up to it?
Looking at both sides of the scalp
University cuts down on ticket scalping, critics complain about restrictions
The Athletics Department has begun to take legal action against ticket scalpers for KU events. Critics say the Department itself scalps tickets at auctions.
Nystrom: Judging a coach by his cover
Columnist Thor Nystrom discusses the stigma of coaches, such as Mark Mangino, whose looks are affecting their coaching offers.
Mark Mangino has done wonders for KU’s football team, but offers from other colleges are slim in number. Nystrom tells his theory on how bigger coaches are getting smaller offers.
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