Stories

To hell and back

Monday, May 5, 2008

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

Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Thor Nystrom shares his thoughts with the University.

Nystrom: Repeat of ‘07 football success unlikely

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

A 10-2 record with ‘08 schedule should garner Mark Mangino sainthood

Nystrom: Women’s basketball team needs more support

Wednesday, March 26, 2008

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

Wednesday, March 5, 2008

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

Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008

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

Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008

Mangino has proven that he is a good recruiter and an even better player developer.

Nystrom: The guarantee of a Wildcat

Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008

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

Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008

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

Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2008

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.

Thor Nystrom

Sports Columnist

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.

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