Kansas

REDMEN ROLL Smith Center (Kans.) opened the Class 2-1A playoffs on Oct. 30 by scoring a national high school record 72 first-quarter points in an 83--0 win over Plainville. Four days later the Redmen beat St. John...

PARTY TIME The real craziness begins in March, but in October, at the season's first college hoops practices, everyone celebrates. Clockwise from top left: Kentucky's Patrick Patterson gets up for a packed house; USC...

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Quick Hitters Stressing speed and athleticism over power, a new breed of linebackers is changing the way teams play defense

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