KU radio commentator will be sidelined four-to-six weeks

Max Falkenstien underwent emergency surgery on Wednesday

Thursday, Sept. 8, 2005

Legendary Kansas University broadcaster Max Falkenstien underwent emergency intestinal surgery at Lawrence Memorial Hospital Wednesday morning. "I underwent emergency surgery Wednesday for an intestinal blockage," Falkenstien said in a statement released by the university. "Malignancies were removed but my physicians and I are optimistic for a full recovery. I anticipate a four-to-six week recovery period after which I hope to return to the broadcast booth."

KU recruit Rush cleared to play for Jayhawks

Friday, Sept. 2, 2005

The Lawrence Journal-World has learned that Brandon Rush, a 6-6 guard, has been cleared to play for Kansas University by the NCAA Clearinghouse and rounds out what many experts consider to be the nation's best college basketball recruiting class.

Mangino suspends Ringwood indefinitely

Friday, Aug. 26, 2005

Kansas University football coach Mark Mangino announced Friday afternoon that he has suspended sophomore fullback Bruce Ringwood from the Jayhawks indefinitely in the aftermath of an altercation last Sunday night at a country music concert in Kansas City, Mo.