Asleep on the Bench

Running on empty

Because of our state song, everyone knows Kansas is “where the deer and the antelope play.” After this past weekend, I think we’re going to need to change Lawrence’s motto to “where we can’t stop the run.” The day after Hutchinson High’s Blaik Middleton gashed Free State’s ...

KC Royals are the new Kardiac Kids

My cardiolgist is getting an able assist from the Kansas City Royals. The Royals early run this postseason featured a number of extra-inning thrillers that had my heart racing faster than a treadmill test. I made it through those games in fine fettle. But I’m sure Friday night’s Game ...

How to save money on big-time sports

The news that Charlie Weis was fired as Kansas University football coach early Sunday morning should have come as no surprise to anyone who has watched the Jayhawks this season. The team was simply not competitive with other Division I teams. KU's game with Texas Saturday was likely its ...