Notebook: Kansas Mauls Oral Roberts

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Podcast: Travis Goff talks trajectory of the KU football program, Memorial Stadium capacity, IARP and more
Kansas AD Travis Goff joins the show to discuss the latest going on in the world of KU. Goff discussed countless topics pertaining to everything going on around KU Athletics. To start, Goff discusses KU's primetime game against Illinois on Friday night and the impact it has on the program. The conversation then transitions to fan support for the program and how KU fans have control over the potential final capacity number for Memorial Stadium. After some discussion about the Gateway District, the conversation shifts to some broader topics, including the current state of college athletics and the IARP case.

Notebook: Lance Leipold talks KU's team health, travel roster size for Nevada trip and more
KU played a physical game against Illinois last Friday night and although KU’s players and coaches feel the Jayhawks were the more physical team throughout the game, the team still left the contest with some bruises. And as KU approaches a night kickoff against Nevada on Saturday, the coaches are monitoring several players.

Analysis: The good, bad and interesting from KU's win over Illinois
Collectively, the first half on Friday night was the most complete half of football I’ve seen KU play in a long time. Lance Leipold said it was the best football his team has played in his 27 games in charge in Lawrence. The offense was producing, the defense was flying around and getting consistent stops and special teams were pretty sound. It’s a very positive sign for things to come.

Eraser Dust

Danelo Cavalcante: Escaped Pennsylvania inmate is in custody | CNN
Escaped Pennsylvania inmate Danelo Cavalcante is in custody, Pennsylvania State Police announced.

“This is a message from Pennsylvania State Police. The search for Danelo Cavalcante is over. The subject is now in custody,” a reverse 911 call sent to area residents said.

*NSYNC reunites at MTV Video Music Awards | CNN
Lance Bass, Joey Fatone, Chris Kirkpatrick, JC Chasez and Timberlake appeared on the VMA stage to present the award for best pop to Taylor Swift, who took home the first trophy of the night for her hit 2022 song “Anti-Hero.”

Aaron Rodgers Injury Caps a Dismal Summer for New York Fans - The New York Times
A season-ending injury to Aaron Rodgers, the New York Jets quarterback, after months of hype and hope, was the capstone on a disappointing stretch for the city’s teams.

Jill Duggar Reveals Josh Was ‘Sent Away’ for a 2nd Time After He Was Caught ‘Looking at Pornography’
Jill Duggar is opening up when it comes to her brother, disgraced reality TV star Josh Duggar, and revealed he was “sent away” to an Institute in Basic Life Principles (IBLP) treatment center for a second time after being caught looking at pornography.

ImagineIF Libraries will forgo Banned Books Week celebrations under board guidance | Daily Inter Lake
Signage and displays marking Banned Books Week will be missing from ImagineIF Libraries this year after the library system’s board of trustees advised staff against celebrating it.

Why family vlogger Ruby Franke's downfall has become such a spectacle
A virtual preliminary hearing for Ruby Franke — the family vlogger charged with six counts of felony child abuse — turned into a viral spectacle Friday after more than 1,000 people tried to join the livestream and dozens of people flocked to TikTok and YouTube to share video livestreams, recaps and analysis.

The Top 50 Barbecue Joints Of 2023
Here’s what I am confident of, though: if you eat at all 50 of these joints, you will not only enjoy some fantastically delicious barbecue but will also experience the full sweep and range of the South’s diverse and thriving barbecue culture.

Taylor Swift is 'hanging out' with football player Travis Kelce... after he tried and failed to give single star his phone number two months ago | Daily Mail Online
The Eras Tour performer has reportedly been dating football star Travis Kelce, a tight end with the Kansas City Chiefs. They are both 33-years-old.