ENGLEWOOD, Colo. —&nbsp;For the second consecutive season, Broncos Country will have to be patient.

The Broncos announced their 2020 schedule on Thursday evening, and the team's season-opening game falls at the very end of the Week 1 slate.

Denver will host the AFC finalist Tennessee Titans in the second game of a "Monday Night Football" doubleheader on ESPN to wrap up the season's first weekend.

The Broncos' matchup against the Titans is one of three prime-time games the Broncos are slated to play in 2020.

The season opener is one of Denver's six games against 2019 playoff teams, as the Broncos also face the Patriots (Week 5, Chiefs (Week 7, Week 13, Saints (Week 12) and Bills (Week 15).

After playing two of its first three games at home, the Broncos will head out for two consecutive road games against the Jets in Week 4 on "Thursday Night Football" and against the Patriots in Week 5.

The Broncos have three two-game road stretches, but they do not have one of the league's dreaded three-game road trips. Denver, though, plays consecutive home games just twice during the 2020 slate. They are scheduled to play the Chiefs and Dolphins at home in Weeks 6 and 7, consecutively, and the Chargers and Saints at Empower Field at Mile High in Weeks 11 and 12.

As Drew Lock, Von Miller and Co. aim to make the playoffs for the first time since the 2015 season, they may need to improve upon their 3-3 division record from 2019. Denver should have time for its young offense to jell before those divisional matchups begin. The Broncos don't play their first division game until the Week 7 matchup against the Chiefs and play five of their six division games from Week 10 until the end of the year.

Two of those matchups — at the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 10 and at the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 16 — will mark the Broncos' first regular-season trips to new stadiums. The Raiders are moving into Allegiant Stadium after heading to Las Vegas from Oakland following the 2019 season, while the Chargers are simply transitioning to a more permanent home.

The Broncos are slated to play in the Chargers' home stadium, SoFi Stadium, in Week 3 of the preseason when they travel to play the Rams. Denver will play San Francisco and Chicago at home to begin the preseason before going on the road to face the Rams and Cardinals.

The Broncos' games against the Raiders and Chargers aren't the only ones that should attract interest. Denver's second matchup against the Chiefs, a Week 13 prime-time matchup, is the Broncos' first "Sunday Night Football" appearance since 2017. All "Sunday Night Football" games from Weeks 5-16 are eligible to be flexed out of the Sunday night time slot.

The Broncos' divisional games, though, are just a piece of the puzzle.

Denver's schedule is comprised of six games against divisional opponents, four games against the AFC East, four games against the NFC South and a pair of games against second-place finishers from the AFC North and AFC South.

The Broncos have not played the NFC South since 2016, when they went 3-1 against the division. This time, Tom Brady and the Buccaneers (Week 3) and Drew Brees and the Saints (Week 12) could provide tough tests in Denver.

While most of the Broncos' slate is finalized, two of Denver's late-season games have not been finalized. Their Week 15 and Week 16 games against the Bills and Chargers could be played on either Saturday or Sunday of the respective weeks. Those finalized dates and times will be announced later in the season.

The Broncos' bye week is slated for Week 8.

Here's a quick look at each game on the Broncos' regular-season schedule:

Week 1: Broncos vs. Titans (Monday, Sept. 14, 8:10 p.m. MT, ESPN)

The Broncos meet last year's AFC finalist in Week 1, and the Titans owe some of their success to Denver's 16-0 win when the teams met last season. Ryan Tannehill replaced Marcus Mariota late in that game, and the Titans went on to win nine of their next 12 games to reach the AFC Championship. The Broncos will have to stand up against running back Derrick Henry, who was dominant late in the year, but new addition Jurrell Casey could help in his first game against his former team.

Week 2: Broncos at Steelers (Sunday, Sept. 20, 11 a.m. MT, CBS)

The Broncos catch the Steelers early in the schedule, which could prove to be fortuitous as Ben Roethlisberger returns from an elbow injury that cost him almost all of the 2019 season. Shelby Harris picked off Roethlisberger in the end zone to secure a 24-17 win in 2018. The Broncos haven't played in Pittsburgh since 2015.

Week 3: Broncos vs. Buccaneers (Sunday, Sept. 27, 2:25 p.m. MT, FOX)

Denver beat the Buccaneers in Tampa in 2016, but this is a much different team. Tom Brady now holds the reins in "Tompa Bay," and tight end Rob Gronkowski has returned from retirement to help his former Patriot teammate. He may need it. Brady has a losing record against just one NFL team: Denver. He's 8-9 against the Broncos, including postseason games.

Week 4: Broncos at Jets (Thursday, Oct. 1, 6:20 p.m. MT, NFL Network)

The Broncos return to MetLife Stadium for the first time since 2018, when they were run over by the Jets. New York rushed for 323 yards in that 34-16 win. Third-year quarterback Sam Darnold will look to extend the Jets' streak to two games over the Broncos, but Denver was successful in its last "Thursday Night Football" road game. They beat the Cardinals 45-10 in 2018.

Week 5: Broncos at Patriots (Sunday, Oct. 11, 11 a.m. MT, CBS)

After a 10-day layoff, the Broncos will face the Patriots for the first time in the post-Brady era. Bill Belichick will still be the coach, but who will be at quarterback for New England? That's the major question, and it could decide whether the Broncos get their first win over the Patriots since the 2015 postseason.

Week 6: Broncos vs. Dolphins (Sunday, Oct. 18, 2:05 p.m. MT, CBS)

The Broncos' revenge tour against the AFC East will continue against the Dolphins, who beat the Broncos 35-9 in 2017. Denver is 1-6 in its last seven games against AFC East teams. Could fifth-overall pick Tua Tagovailoa be leading the charge for the 'Fins by this point?

Week 7: Broncos vs. Chiefs (Sunday, Oct. 25, 2:25 p.m. MT, CBS)

The Broncos have lost nine consecutive games to the Chiefs, but they've been close at home the last few years — excluding last season's 30-6 loss. The Broncos lost a one-possession game in 2018 after holding a double-digit fourth-quarter lead, and the 2016 matchup was decided in the waning moments of overtime. For the first time, the Broncos' new offensive additions will be put to the test against the best of the AFC West. The Chiefs have won the division in each of the previous four seasons.

Week 9: Broncos at Falcons (Sunday, Nov. 8, 11 a.m. MT, CBS)

This game was supposed to be in London — unofficially, but still — and will now take place in Atlanta. The Broncos haven't been to Mercedes-Benz Stadium before, and they'll try to snag a road win against a team that is trying to return to the playoffs after finishing 7-9 the last two seasons. Matt Ryan and Julio Jones remain the biggest threats. The Broncos last played the Falcons in 2016, and Atlanta won the game and later made the Super Bowl that season. The 23-16 Atlanta win was Paxton Lynch's first career start and one of just four he made with the Broncos.

Week 10: Broncos at Raiders (Sunday, Nov. 15, 2:05 p.m. MT, CBS)

Denver's first look at Allegiant Stadium and the Las Vegas Raiders could be a quarterback toss-up. Will Derek Carr keep hold of the starting job, or will Marcus Mariota replace him in the lineup? This game will also be the first matchup between former Alabama teammates Henry Ruggs III and Jerry Jeudy. The Raiders passed on Jeudy to take Ruggs with the 12th-overall pick – will Jeudy make them pay in this game? The Broncos haven't beaten the Raiders on the road since 2015, but maybe a change in scenery will help.

Week 11: Broncos vs. Chargers (Sunday, Nov. 22, 2:05 p.m. MT, CBS)

There will be other story lines — we'll get to those in a second — but Chris Harris Jr.'s return to Denver will garner headlines this week. Harris, who was named to the NFL's All-Decade team, spent the first nine years of his career in Denver before signing with the Chargers this offseason. The crowd's reaction will be interesting to watch, to say the least. Melvin Gordon III will also make his first appearance against his former team. The Broncos, though, must be focused on getting the win over getting even. Denver has won three of the last four games in this series, and this one could be critical in securing a playoff spot.

Week 12: Broncos vs. Saints (Sunday, Nov. 29, 2:05 p.m. MT, FOX)

Drew Brees and Michael Thomas are the premier players on New Orleans' roster, but Emmanuel Sanders will garner the headlines. He'll return to Empower Field at Mile High for the first time since being traded to the 49ers last season and subsequently signing with the Saints. This could be the Broncos' toughest game of the entire season, as New Orleans is among the favorites to make a push for the Super Bowl.

Week 13: Broncos at Chiefs (Sunday, Dec. 6, 6:20 p.m. MT, NBC)

The Broncos' first "Sunday Night Football" game since 2017 will be a major test. The Chiefs beat the Broncos 23-3 in the teams' last meeting at Arrowhead. In Lock's second trip to his hometown, can he perform better? He and the offense struggled mightily in 2019. The Broncos will also need to contain Travis Kelce. He remains a thorn in the team's side, as he caught 11 passes for 142 yards in the snow last season.

Week 14: Broncos at Panthers (Sunday, Dec. 13, 11 a.m. MT, CBS)

Head Coach Vic Fangio will return to Carolina, where he served his first stint as an NFL defensive coordinator from 1995-98. The Panthers are expected to be in rebuilding mode in 2020, but Teddy Bridgewater could still provide a challenge. And after a tough home game against the Saints and a Sunday night matchup in Arrowhead, a trip to the east coast for an 11 a.m. MT kick could pose issues.

Week 15: Broncos vs. Bills (Saturday/Sunday, Dec. 19/20, time/network TBD)

The Bills added to their offense this offseason when they traded for wide receiver Stefon Diggs, and they're considered to be favorites in the AFC East following Brady's departure. The Bills were dominant on defense against the Broncos in 2019, as Denver mustered just a field goal in a 20-3 loss. This game is just another reminder of why the Broncos stocked up on offensive weapons for 2020.

Week 16: Broncos at Chargers (Saturday/Sunday, Dec. 26/27, time/network TBD)

If the earlier Raiders game could have a quarterback watch, this one definitely will. Tyrod Taylor is expected to begin the season as the Chargers' starter, but they spent the sixth-overall pick on former quarterback Justin Herbert. If the season isn't going well in Los Angeles, it's possible Herbert could see some playing time in this matchup.

Week 17: Broncos vs. Raiders (Sunday, Jan. 3, 2:25 p.m. MT, CBS)

For the second consecutive year, the Broncos will finish the regular season with a home game against the Raiders. Last year, Shelby Harris knocked down a pass on a two-point conversion attempt to secure the win. If all goes to plan, this time around the Broncos won't be done playing football quite yet and will be preparing for a postseason appearance.

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. —&nbsp;For the second consecutive season, Broncos Country will have to be patient.The Broncos announced their 2020 schedule on Thursday evening, and the team's season-opening game falls at the very end of the Week 1 slate.Denver will host the AFC finalist Tennessee Titans in the second game of a "Monday Night Football" doubleheader on ESPN to wrap up the season's first weekend.The Broncos' matchup against the Titans is one of three prime-time games the Broncos are slated to play in 2020.The season opener is one of Denver's six games against 2019 playoff teams, as the Broncos also face the Patriots (Week 5, Chiefs (Week 7, Week 13, Saints (Week 12) and Bills (Week 15).After playing two of its first three games at home, the Broncos will head out for two consecutive road games against the Jets in Week 4 on "Thursday Night Football" and against the Patriots in Week 5.The Broncos have three two-game road stretches, but they do not have one of the league's dreaded three-game road trips. Denver, though, plays consecutive home games just twice during the 2020 slate. They are scheduled to play the Chiefs and Dolphins at home in Weeks 6 and 7, consecutively, and the Chargers and Saints at Empower Field at Mile High in Weeks 11 and 12.As Drew Lock, Von Miller and Co. aim to make the playoffs for the first time since the 2015 season, they may need to improve upon their 3-3 division record from 2019. Denver should have time for its young offense to jell before those divisional matchups begin. The Broncos don't play their first division game until the Week 7 matchup against the Chiefs and play five of their six division games from Week 10 until the end of the year.Two of those matchups — at the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 10 and at the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 16 — will mark the Broncos' first regular-season trips to new stadiums. The Raiders are moving into Allegiant Stadium after heading to Las Vegas from Oakland following the 2019 season, while the Chargers are simply transitioning to a more permanent home.The Broncos are slated to play in the Chargers' home stadium, SoFi Stadium, in Week 3 of the preseason when they travel to play the Rams. Denver will play San Francisco and Chicago at home to begin the preseason before going on the road to face the Rams and Cardinals.The Broncos' games against the Raiders and Chargers aren't the only ones that should attract interest. Denver's second matchup against the Chiefs, a Week 13 prime-time matchup, is the Broncos' first "Sunday Night Football" appearance since 2017. All "Sunday Night Football" games from Weeks 5-16 are eligible to be flexed out of the Sunday night time slot.The Broncos' divisional games, though, are just a piece of the puzzle.Denver's schedule is comprised of six games against divisional opponents, four games against the AFC East, four games against the NFC South and a pair of games against second-place finishers from the AFC North and AFC South.The Broncos have not played the NFC South since 2016, when they went 3-1 against the division. This time, Tom Brady and the Buccaneers (Week 3) and Drew Brees and the Saints (Week 12) could provide tough tests in Denver.While most of the Broncos' slate is finalized, two of Denver's late-season games have not been finalized. Their Week 15 and Week 16 games against the Bills and Chargers could be played on either Saturday or Sunday of the respective weeks. Those finalized dates and times will be announced later in the season.The Broncos' bye week is slated for Week 8.Here's a quick look at each game on the Broncos' regular-season schedule:Week 1: Broncos vs. Titans (Monday, Sept. 14, 8:10 p.m. MT, ESPN)The Broncos meet last year's AFC finalist in Week 1, and the Titans owe some of their success to Denver's 16-0 win when the teams met last season. Ryan Tannehill replaced Marcus Mariota late in that game, and the Titans went on to win nine of their next 12 games to reach the AFC Championship. The Broncos will have to stand up against running back Derrick Henry, who was dominant late in the year, but new addition Jurrell Casey could help in his first game against his former team.Week 2: Broncos at Steelers (Sunday, Sept. 20, 11 a.m. MT, CBS)The Broncos catch the Steelers early in the schedule, which could prove to be fortuitous as Ben Roethlisberger returns from an elbow injury that cost him almost all of the 2019 season. Shelby Harris picked off Roethlisberger in the end zone to secure a 24-17 win in 2018. The Broncos haven't played in Pittsburgh since 2015.Week 3: Broncos vs. Buccaneers (Sunday, Sept. 27, 2:25 p.m. MT, FOX)Denver beat the Buccaneers in Tampa in 2016, but this is a much different team. Tom Brady now holds the reins in "Tompa Bay," and tight end Rob Gronkowski has returned from retirement to help his former Patriot teammate. He may need it. Brady has a losing record against just one NFL team: Denver. He's 8-9 against the Broncos, including postseason games.Week 4: Broncos at Jets (Thursday, Oct. 1, 6:20 p.m. MT, NFL Network) The Broncos return to MetLife Stadium for the first time since 2018, when they were run over by the Jets. New York rushed for 323 yards in that 34-16 win. Third-year quarterback Sam Darnold will look to extend the Jets' streak to two games over the Broncos, but Denver was successful in its last "Thursday Night Football" road game. They beat the Cardinals 45-10 in 2018.Week 5: Broncos at Patriots (Sunday, Oct. 11, 11 a.m. MT, CBS)After a 10-day layoff, the Broncos will face the Patriots for the first time in the post-Brady era. Bill Belichick will still be the coach, but who will be at quarterback for New England? That's the major question, and it could decide whether the Broncos get their first win over the Patriots since the 2015 postseason.Week 6: Broncos vs. Dolphins (Sunday, Oct. 18, 2:05 p.m. MT, CBS)The Broncos' revenge tour against the AFC East will continue against the Dolphins, who beat the Broncos 35-9 in 2017. Denver is 1-6 in its last seven games against AFC East teams. Could fifth-overall pick Tua Tagovailoa be leading the charge for the 'Fins by this point?Week 7: Broncos vs. Chiefs (Sunday, Oct. 25, 2:25 p.m. MT, CBS)The Broncos have lost nine consecutive games to the Chiefs, but they've been close at home the last few years — excluding last season's 30-6 loss. The Broncos lost a one-possession game in 2018 after holding a double-digit fourth-quarter lead, and the 2016 matchup was decided in the waning moments of overtime. For the first time, the Broncos' new offensive additions will be put to the test against the best of the AFC West. The Chiefs have won the division in each of the previous four seasons.Week 8: BYE WEEKWeek 9: Broncos at Falcons (Sunday, Nov. 8, 11 a.m. MT, CBS)This game was supposed to be in London — unofficially, but still — and will now take place in Atlanta. The Broncos haven't been to Mercedes-Benz Stadium before, and they'll try to snag a road win against a team that is trying to return to the playoffs after finishing 7-9 the last two seasons. Matt Ryan and Julio Jones remain the biggest threats. The Broncos last played the Falcons in 2016, and Atlanta won the game and later made the Super Bowl that season. The 23-16 Atlanta win was Paxton Lynch's first career start and one of just four he made with the Broncos.Week 10: Broncos at Raiders (Sunday, Nov. 15, 2:05 p.m. MT, CBS)Denver's first look at Allegiant Stadium and the Las Vegas Raiders could be a quarterback toss-up. Will Derek Carr keep hold of the starting job, or will Marcus Mariota replace him in the lineup? This game will also be the first matchup between former Alabama teammates Henry Ruggs III and Jerry Jeudy. The Raiders passed on Jeudy to take Ruggs with the 12th-overall pick – will Jeudy make them pay in this game? The Broncos haven't beaten the Raiders on the road since 2015, but maybe a change in scenery will help.Week 11: Broncos vs. Chargers (Sunday, Nov. 22, 2:05 p.m. MT, CBS)There will be other story lines — we'll get to those in a second — but Chris Harris Jr.'s return to Denver will garner headlines this week. Harris, who was named to the NFL's All-Decade team, spent the first nine years of his career in Denver before signing with the Chargers this offseason. The crowd's reaction will be interesting to watch, to say the least. Melvin Gordon III will also make his first appearance against his former team. The Broncos, though, must be focused on getting the win over getting even. Denver has won three of the last four games in this series, and this one could be critical in securing a playoff spot.Week 12: Broncos vs. Saints (Sunday, Nov. 29, 2:05 p.m. MT, FOX)Drew Brees and Michael Thomas are the premier players on New Orleans' roster, but Emmanuel Sanders will garner the headlines. He'll return to Empower Field at Mile High for the first time since being traded to the 49ers last season and subsequently signing with the Saints. This could be the Broncos' toughest game of the entire season, as New Orleans is among the favorites to make a push for the Super Bowl.Week 13: Broncos at Chiefs (Sunday, Dec. 6, 6:20 p.m. MT, NBC)The Broncos' first "Sunday Night Football" game since 2017 will be a major test. The Chiefs beat the Broncos 23-3 in the teams' last meeting at Arrowhead. In Lock's second trip to his hometown, can he perform better? He and the offense struggled mightily in 2019. The Broncos will also need to contain Travis Kelce. He remains a thorn in the team's side, as he caught 11 passes for 142 yards in the snow last season.Week 14: Broncos at Panthers (Sunday, Dec. 13, 11 a.m. MT, CBS)Head Coach Vic Fangio will return to Carolina, where he served his first stint as an NFL defensive coordinator from 1995-98. The Panthers are expected to be in rebuilding mode in 2020, but Teddy Bridgewater could still provide a challenge. And after a tough home game against the Saints and a Sunday night matchup in Arrowhead, a trip to the east coast for an 11 a.m. MT kick could pose issues.Week 15: Broncos vs. Bills (Saturday/Sunday, Dec. 19/20, time/network TBD)The Bills added to their offense this offseason when they traded for wide receiver Stefon Diggs, and they're considered to be favorites in the AFC East following Brady's departure. The Bills were dominant on defense against the Broncos in 2019, as Denver mustered just a field goal in a 20-3 loss. This game is just another reminder of why the Broncos stocked up on offensive weapons for 2020.Week 16: Broncos at Chargers (Saturday/Sunday, Dec. 26/27, time/network TBD)If the earlier Raiders game could have a quarterback watch, this one definitely will. Tyrod Taylor is expected to begin the season as the Chargers' starter, but they spent the sixth-overall pick on former quarterback Justin Herbert. If the season isn't going well in Los Angeles, it's possible Herbert could see some playing time in this matchup.Week 17: Broncos vs. Raiders (Sunday, Jan. 3, 2:25 p.m. MT, CBS)For the second consecutive year, the Broncos will finish the regular season with a home game against the Raiders. Last year, Shelby Harris knocked down a pass on a two-point conversion attempt to secure the win. If all goes to plan, this time around the Broncos won't be done playing football quite yet and will be preparing for a postseason appearance.Broncos Release

Broncos announce 2020 schedule

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — The NCAA struck back at the University of Kansas and its men's basketball program Thursday, calling five Level I violations that are alleged to have occurred “egregious” and arguing that they undermine and threaten" college athletics.

In the latest in a series of back-and-forth filings, the NCAA reiterated in a 92-page response its claim that Adidas representatives were acting as boosters when two of them — T.J. Gassnolo and Jim Gatto — helped to arrange payments to prospective recruits. Those transactions became a central point in a wide-ranging FBI probe into college basketball that has ensnared Kansas, Louisville and several other high-profile programs.

“The institution secured significant recruiting and competitive advantages by committing alleged Level I men's basketball violations,” the NCAA said. “The institution, in taking its defiant posture in this case, is indifferent to how alleged violations may have adversely impacted other NCAA institutions who acted in compliance with NCAA legislation.”

Officials from Kansas have said they agree with the NCAA that Gassnola made payments to family members and handlers of two players, Billy Preston and Silvio De Sousa. But coach Bill Self and assistant Kurtis Townsend said they were unaware of the transactions, backing up a statement Gassnola made during sworn testimony.

But the NCAA countered with video and text documents that tie Self, Townsend and another assistant coach, Jerrance Howard, to Gassnola within the past five years. The governing body also pointed out that Adidas paid about $250,000 for an induction party for Self when he was elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

This evidence, the NCAA argues, is “overwhelming factual information that demonstrates Adidas, Gassnola and Gatto promoted the institutions interests and, therefore, are boosters.”

“The NCAA enforcement staff’s reply does not in any way change the University of Kansas’ position that the allegations brought against our men’s basketball program are simply baseless and littered with false representations,” the school said. in a statement Thursday. “As the federal trial proved, Adidas employees intentionally concealed impermissible payments from the university and its coaching staff. The university has never denied these impermissible payments were made.

“For the NCAA enforcement staff to allege that the university should be held responsible for these payments is a distortion of the facts and a gross misapplication of NCAA bylaws and case precedent.”

The initial notice of allegations was filed in September, and Kansas officials had 90 days to respond, a deadline that was extended to February. The NCAA enforcement staff then had 60 days to file the reply that came out this week.

In the response, the NCAA laid out its belief that a hearing before the NCAA Committee on Infractions — which has yet to be scheduled — could ultimately decide some of the sticking points in the case. The university would have the opportunity to argue its case before the committee. If the committee ruled on behalf of the NCAA, officials from Kansas would have an opportunity to appeal potentially crippling penalties.

“The university absolutely would accept responsibility if it believe that violations had occurred,” the school said, “as we have demonstrated with other self-reported infractions. Chancellor (Douglas) Girod, (athletic director) Jeff Long and KU stand firmly behind Coach Self, his staff and our men's basketball program, as well as our robust compliance program."

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — The NCAA struck back at the University of Kansas and its men's basketball program Thursday, calling five Level I violations that are alleged to have occurred “egregious” and arguing that they undermine and threaten" college athletics.In the latest in a series of back-and-forth filings, the NCAA reiterated in a 92-page response its claim that Adidas representatives were acting as boosters when two of them — T.J. Gassnolo and Jim Gatto — helped to arrange payments to prospective recruits. Those transactions became a central point in a wide-ranging FBI probe into college basketball that has ensnared Kansas, Louisville and several other high-profile programs.“The institution secured significant recruiting and competitive advantages by committing alleged Level I men's basketball violations,” the NCAA said. “The institution, in taking its defiant posture in this case, is indifferent to how alleged violations may have adversely impacted other NCAA institutions who acted in compliance with NCAA legislation.”Officials from Kansas have said they agree with the NCAA that Gassnola made payments to family members and handlers of two players, Billy Preston and Silvio De Sousa. But coach Bill Self and assistant Kurtis Townsend said they were unaware of the transactions, backing up a statement Gassnola made during sworn testimony.But the NCAA countered with video and text documents that tie Self, Townsend and another assistant coach, Jerrance Howard, to Gassnola within the past five years. The governing body also pointed out that Adidas paid about $250,000 for an induction party for Self when he was elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.This evidence, the NCAA argues, is “overwhelming factual information that demonstrates Adidas, Gassnola and Gatto promoted the institutions interests and, therefore, are boosters.”“The NCAA enforcement staff’s reply does not in any way change the University of Kansas’ position that the allegations brought against our men’s basketball program are simply baseless and littered with false representations,” the school said. in a statement Thursday. “As the federal trial proved, Adidas employees intentionally concealed impermissible payments from the university and its coaching staff. The university has never denied these impermissible payments were made.“For the NCAA enforcement staff to allege that the university should be held responsible for these payments is a distortion of the facts and a gross misapplication of NCAA bylaws and case precedent.”The initial notice of allegations was filed in September, and Kansas officials had 90 days to respond, a deadline that was extended to February. The NCAA enforcement staff then had 60 days to file the reply that came out this week.In the response, the NCAA laid out its belief that a hearing before the NCAA Committee on Infractions — which has yet to be scheduled — could ultimately decide some of the sticking points in the case. The university would have the opportunity to argue its case before the committee. If the committee ruled on behalf of the NCAA, officials from Kansas would have an opportunity to appeal potentially crippling penalties.“The university absolutely would accept responsibility if it believe that violations had occurred,” the school said, “as we have demonstrated with other self-reported infractions. Chancellor (Douglas) Girod, (athletic director) Jeff Long and KU stand firmly behind Coach Self, his staff and our men's basketball program, as well as our robust compliance program."

NCAA calls alleged Kansas basketball violations "egregious"

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The MIAA announced it has partnered with the U.S.Council For Athletes Health (USCAH) to provide the conference office with athletic healthcare education, compliance resources, and campus health and safety programs and tools for its member institutions. The Association becomes the first NCAA Division II organization to enter into a strategic partnership with USCAH.

During the next few months, the MIAA will have the opportunity, through a series of education, programming, and compliance activities to earn "USCAH Preferred Status", a designation that certifies the Association's commitment to ongoing evaluation and education for health and well-being.

“I am excited about this opportunity to enhance the MIAA's proactive work in this important area,” said MIAA Commissioner Mike Racy. “This partnership is an important part of the Association's new strategic plan to emphasize a sense of total wellness for all MIAA student-athletes – mental, physical, and personal."

As the Association continues to make healthcare and personal well-being a top priority, it now has access to Educational Learning Modules on important athlete healthcare and safety concepts. In addition, USCAH will offer tools to MIAA members to assist with their compliance with various Inter-Association Health and Safety Recommendations. USCAH will also provide resources to the MIAA office to assist its response to the current health crisis and to support the MIAA COVID-19 Task Force's “Return to Campus -- Return to Play” recommendations.

"The U.S. Council for Athlete's Health is excited to partner with the MIAA in its mission to enhance comprehensive student-athlete health, safety, and wellness,” said Dr. James R. Borchers, President and Co-Founder of U.S. Council for Athlete’s Health. “USCAH is committed to collaboration and programming that will transform athletic healthcare and safety for the MIAA, their member institutions, and constituents."

USCAH is recognized as the industry leader in intercollegiate athletics health-care consulting, comprised of a multidisciplinary team of medical experts with extensive experience at NCAA institutions. They have over 200 collective years of experience in athletic healthcare and are committed to providing independent and unbiased medical expertise to organizations and individuals dedicated to the optimal health and safety for the athletes they serve.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The MIAA announced it has partnered with the U.S.Council For Athletes Health (USCAH) to provide the conference office with athletic healthcare education, compliance resources, and campus health and safety programs and tools for its member institutions. The Association becomes the first NCAA Division II organization to enter into a strategic partnership with USCAH.During the next few months, the MIAA will have the opportunity, through a series of education, programming, and compliance activities to earn "USCAH Preferred Status", a designation that certifies the Association's commitment to ongoing evaluation and education for health and well-being.“I am excited about this opportunity to enhance the MIAA's proactive work in this important area,” said MIAA Commissioner Mike Racy. “This partnership is an important part of the Association's new strategic plan to emphasize a sense of total wellness for all MIAA student-athletes – mental, physical, and personal."As the Association continues to make healthcare and personal well-being a top priority, it now has access to Educational Learning Modules on important athlete healthcare and safety concepts. In addition, USCAH will offer tools to MIAA members to assist with their compliance with various Inter-Association Health and Safety Recommendations. USCAH will also provide resources to the MIAA office to assist its response to the current health crisis and to support the MIAA COVID-19 Task Force's “Return to Campus -- Return to Play” recommendations."The U.S. Council for Athlete's Health is excited to partner with the MIAA in its mission to enhance comprehensive student-athlete health, safety, and wellness,” said Dr. James R. Borchers, President and Co-Founder of U.S. Council for Athlete’s Health. “USCAH is committed to collaboration and programming that will transform athletic healthcare and safety for the MIAA, their member institutions, and constituents."USCAH is recognized as the industry leader in intercollegiate athletics health-care consulting, comprised of a multidisciplinary team of medical experts with extensive experience at NCAA institutions. They have over 200 collective years of experience in athletic healthcare and are committed to providing independent and unbiased medical expertise to organizations and individuals dedicated to the optimal health and safety for the athletes they serve.MIAA Release

MIAA becomes first DII organization to partner with U.S. Council For Athletes Health

In the latest installment of the Tiger Sports Network Podcast, Fort Hays State head women's basketball coach Tony Hobson talks about the 2020-21 recruiting class.

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They didn't get to be honored in front of family and friends at the annual academic and athletic recognition night, but a couple of Hays High seniors were honored Wednesday when turned in their school laptops. 

Brock Lummus is this year's Swim Carpenter Smith male athlete of the year and Tasiah Nunnery the Jack Roberts female athlete of the year.

Both were three sport athletes at Hays High. Lummus was a starting offensive lineman, a member of the boys basketball team that advanced to the 5A state semifinals and would have been the starting catcher on the baseball team this spring.

Nunnery was an All-Western Athletic pick in volleyball and basketball and a member of the track team.

Lummus has signed
to play baseball at Butler Community College and Nunnery will play volleyball at
Barton Community College.

They didn't get to be honored in front of family and friends at the annual academic and athletic recognition night, but a couple of Hays High seniors were honored Wednesday when turned in their school laptops. Brock Lummus is this year's Swim Carpenter Smith male athlete of the year and Tasiah Nunnery the Jack Roberts female athlete of the year.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/5/1588849821518.jpeg" alt="&nbsp;Courtesy photo" />
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 </figure>Both were three sport athletes at Hays High. Lummus was a starting offensive lineman, a member of the boys basketball team that advanced to the 5A state semifinals and would have been the starting catcher on the baseball team this spring.Nunnery was an All-Western Athletic pick in volleyball and basketball and a member of the track team.Lummus has signed
to play baseball at Butler Community College and Nunnery will play volleyball at
Barton Community College.

HHS names outstanding male and female athletes

UNDATED (AP) - The Big 12 has become the first Power Five conference to say it will hold its football media days virtually.

Big 12 coaches and athletic directors made the decision Wednesday during a virtual spring meeting that replaced their annual gathering in Scottsdale, Arizona.

About 500 media members are usually credentialed to attend Big 12 media days, which were scheduled to be held July 21-22 at AT&amp;T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, the home of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys and the site of the league’s championship game.

The online media days will likely be held those same dates, though that was tentative.

UNDATED (AP) - The Big 12 has become the first Power Five conference to say it will hold its football media days virtually.Big 12 coaches and athletic directors made the decision Wednesday during a virtual spring meeting that replaced their annual gathering in Scottsdale, Arizona.About 500 media members are usually credentialed to attend Big 12 media days, which were scheduled to be held July 21-22 at AT&amp;T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, the home of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys and the site of the league’s championship game.The online media days will likely be held those same dates, though that was tentative.

Big 12 football media days going virtual due to coronavirus

UNDATED (AP) - While planning to play a full regular-season schedule, the NFL has formulated a ticket refund plan for canceled games or those held without fans.

In a memo sent to the 32 teams by Commissioner Roger Goodell and obtained by The Associated Press Tuesday, a uniform baseline for full refunds on any tickets purchased directly from the clubs was prepared.

As for the secondary market, the league received pledges from Ticketmaster and SeatGeek to make full refunds available for all ticket sales within no more than 30 days of cancellation. StubHub, however, will do so only where required by state law.

Each team will communicate directly with its fans over the next few days with specific details on potential refunds. The NFL will reveal its 2020 regular-season schedule on Thursday night.

The 2020 season is set to kick off on Sept. 10, with the first full weekend of games on Sept. 13-14.

UNDATED (AP) - While planning to play a full regular-season schedule, the NFL has formulated a ticket refund plan for canceled games or those held without fans.In a memo sent to the 32 teams by Commissioner Roger Goodell and obtained by The Associated Press Tuesday, a uniform baseline for full refunds on any tickets purchased directly from the clubs was prepared.As for the secondary market, the league received pledges from Ticketmaster and SeatGeek to make full refunds available for all ticket sales within no more than 30 days of cancellation. StubHub, however, will do so only where required by state law.Each team will communicate directly with its fans over the next few days with specific details on potential refunds. The NFL will reveal its 2020 regular-season schedule on Thursday night.The 2020 season is set to kick off on Sept. 10, with the first full weekend of games on Sept. 13-14.

NFL forms ticket refund policy

LAWRENCE, Kan.–&nbsp;The Kansas Athletics Department&nbsp; announced Tuesday that it is lowering prices on many season tickets for the first time since after the 2008-09. Feedback from fans as well as market research has shown that the price and seat location value from the past few seasons have not been aligned.

For the 2020-21 season, Allen Fieldhouse will expand from three to eight pricing tiers, including four tiers that are lower than any season ticket price from last season. This new structure will lower the cost of season tickets for almost 45 percent of Allen Fieldhouse season ticket holders from last year. Additionally, as a proactive measure for Kansas Jayhawk basketball fans that are and will continue to feel the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new season ticket price of only $500 has been introduced for the upcoming season.

“Our priority is to keep Allen Fieldhouse as the best homecourt advantage and we cannot do that without our fans,” said Director of Athletics Jeff Long. “We have heard the concerns of some fans that our prices have increased to a level some struggle to meet, and given the economic conditions created by COVID-19, we felt it was a good time to reduce some prices and create more options for our loyal fans. Simply put, we know many of our fans will be struggling when we emerge from this pandemic and we needed to create a more affordable experience or we could risk losing the incredible home court advantage that has made Allen Fieldhouse the best college basketball venue for decades.”

Allen Fieldhouse has long been one of the highest demanded places to watch a basketball game, which is evident by selling out 306 consecutive games dating back to the 2001-02 season. Kansas Basketball is something that draws generations together for one common purpose, cheering the Jayhawks onto victory, and that bond has never been needed more than now.

“Our fans are the best in the country and we have been fortunate to see Allen Fieldhouse sold-out for every game during our 17-seasons here,” said Head Coach Bill Self. “It is unfortunate to see how this pandemic has hit so many, so hard, but hopefully the addition of tiers and lower ticket prices will allow our fans to enjoy Kansas basketball together again soon. All of you have helped create the best home court advantage in college basketball. We look forward to seeing you in Allen Fieldhouse this winter.”

Of note with the new pricing structure, is the introduction of a $500 season ticket, which will cost purchasers $475 less than they paid for the lowest priced ticket last season.

“We felt it was important to create a dramatically reduced base line season ticket as an option for our renewing season ticket holders that are experiencing significant financial stress,” said Long. “Additionally, we think it will be an attractive price point for fans that want to become season ticket holders for the first time or are ready to become a holder again.”

The price and seat location values have been updated to reduce the price gap between most tiers. Last season the smallest gap in pricing was $300 dollars, now the difference between tiers two through eight is as little as $125.

Fans interested in buying season tickets or learning more about the new tier structure can visit&nbsp;<a href="https://kuathletics.com/allen-fieldhouse-new-tiers-pricing/">www.kuathletics.com/mbbtiers</a>&nbsp;for more details. On this webpage, fans can find answers to their questions as well as see a detailed map. Additionally, fans who want to support the Williams Education Fund to be eligible to purchase season tickets can do so with a donation for as low as $100. Williams Education Fund pledges and ticket orders are due by June 30 in order to participate in the online Select-A-Seat process July 13.

LAWRENCE, Kan.–&nbsp;The Kansas Athletics Department&nbsp; announced Tuesday that it is lowering prices on many season tickets for the first time since after the 2008-09. Feedback from fans as well as market research has shown that the price and seat location value from the past few seasons have not been aligned.For the 2020-21 season, Allen Fieldhouse will expand from three to eight pricing tiers, including four tiers that are lower than any season ticket price from last season. This new structure will lower the cost of season tickets for almost 45 percent of Allen Fieldhouse season ticket holders from last year. Additionally, as a proactive measure for Kansas Jayhawk basketball fans that are and will continue to feel the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new season ticket price of only $500 has been introduced for the upcoming season.“Our priority is to keep Allen Fieldhouse as the best homecourt advantage and we cannot do that without our fans,” said Director of Athletics Jeff Long. “We have heard the concerns of some fans that our prices have increased to a level some struggle to meet, and given the economic conditions created by COVID-19, we felt it was a good time to reduce some prices and create more options for our loyal fans. Simply put, we know many of our fans will be struggling when we emerge from this pandemic and we needed to create a more affordable experience or we could risk losing the incredible home court advantage that has made Allen Fieldhouse the best college basketball venue for decades.”Allen Fieldhouse has long been one of the highest demanded places to watch a basketball game, which is evident by selling out 306 consecutive games dating back to the 2001-02 season. Kansas Basketball is something that draws generations together for one common purpose, cheering the Jayhawks onto victory, and that bond has never been needed more than now.“Our fans are the best in the country and we have been fortunate to see Allen Fieldhouse sold-out for every game during our 17-seasons here,” said Head Coach Bill Self. “It is unfortunate to see how this pandemic has hit so many, so hard, but hopefully the addition of tiers and lower ticket prices will allow our fans to enjoy Kansas basketball together again soon. All of you have helped create the best home court advantage in college basketball. We look forward to seeing you in Allen Fieldhouse this winter.”Of note with the new pricing structure, is the introduction of a $500 season ticket, which will cost purchasers $475 less than they paid for the lowest priced ticket last season.“We felt it was important to create a dramatically reduced base line season ticket as an option for our renewing season ticket holders that are experiencing significant financial stress,” said Long. “Additionally, we think it will be an attractive price point for fans that want to become season ticket holders for the first time or are ready to become a holder again.”The price and seat location values have been updated to reduce the price gap between most tiers. Last season the smallest gap in pricing was $300 dollars, now the difference between tiers two through eight is as little as $125.Fans interested in buying season tickets or learning more about the new tier structure can visit&nbsp;<a href="https://kuathletics.com/allen-fieldhouse-new-tiers-pricing/">www.kuathletics.com/mbbtiers</a>&nbsp;for more details. On this webpage, fans can find answers to their questions as well as see a detailed map. Additionally, fans who want to support the Williams Education Fund to be eligible to purchase season tickets can do so with a donation for as low as $100. Williams Education Fund pledges and ticket orders are due by June 30 in order to participate in the online Select-A-Seat process July 13.Kansas Athletics

Kansas lowering men's basketball season ticket prices for 2020-2021

KANSAS CITY, Mo. –&nbsp;With the NFL announcing that the Kansas City Chiefs 2020 schedule will be released on Thursday evening, single-game and group tickets for all home games will go on sale Friday, May 8.

Season Ticket Members will have an online presale beginning Friday at 11 a.m. The club will notify Season Ticket Members via email with instructions on how to participate.

In continuation of the team’s long-standing policy, the taxpayers of Jackson County, Missouri, will have a presale opportunity to purchase single-game tickets for the 2020 season from 8 – 10 a.m. on Friday. For the first time, the Jackson County taxpayer presale will take place online only, and purchasers must use a credit card with a billing zip code within Jackson County to participate. The Arrowhead Stadium Ticket Office will not be open for any walk-up sales.

Tickets may be purchased&nbsp; at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.chiefs.com/" target="_blank">www.chiefs.com</a>&nbsp;by the public beginning at noon Friday. All single-game and group tickets for Chiefs home games are subject to availability and dynamic pricing. Ticket delivery will be mobile entry only.

If a game is canceled and cannot be rescheduled or is played under conditions that prohibit fans from attending, such as a public authority restricts gatherings to no more than a small number of people, primary ticket and parking purchasers will receive a full refund for any impacted games, including any fees paid. Season Ticket Members will have the option for a refund or can credit the cost of their variably priced ticket(s) for any affected games. Any resale tickets purchased would be subject to the refund policy of the marketplace used for purchase.

All fans, including Season Ticket Members and single-game purchasers, are encouraged to purchase parking passes in advance to secure the lowest price and reduce their time spent at the tollgate. Parking can be purchased during the ticket purchase process or in advance of the game at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.chiefs.com/parking" target="_blank">www.chiefs.com/parking</a>. Parking is $330 if purchasing the full season in advance, or $40 per game when purchased in advance.

The team will host a special schedule release live broadcast on the club’s official YouTube, Twitter and Facebook&nbsp;channels beginning at 6:15 p.m. CT on Thursday. The 2020 Chiefs schedule will be announced exclusively during the broadcast at 6:30 p.m. CT by Voice of the Chiefs Mitch Holthus and Chiefs Reporter BJ Kissel. The entire 2020 NFL schedule will be announced on NFL Network, the NFL App and www.NFL.com&nbsp;beginning at 7 p.m. CT on Thursday.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. –&nbsp;With the NFL announcing that the Kansas City Chiefs 2020 schedule will be released on Thursday evening, single-game and group tickets for all home games will go on sale Friday, May 8.Season Ticket Members will have an online presale beginning Friday at 11 a.m. The club will notify Season Ticket Members via email with instructions on how to participate.In continuation of the team’s long-standing policy, the taxpayers of Jackson County, Missouri, will have a presale opportunity to purchase single-game tickets for the 2020 season from 8 – 10 a.m. on Friday. For the first time, the Jackson County taxpayer presale will take place online only, and purchasers must use a credit card with a billing zip code within Jackson County to participate. The Arrowhead Stadium Ticket Office will not be open for any walk-up sales.Tickets may be purchased&nbsp; at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.chiefs.com/" target="_blank">www.chiefs.com</a>&nbsp;by the public beginning at noon Friday. All single-game and group tickets for Chiefs home games are subject to availability and dynamic pricing. Ticket delivery will be mobile entry only.If a game is canceled and cannot be rescheduled or is played under conditions that prohibit fans from attending, such as a public authority restricts gatherings to no more than a small number of people, primary ticket and parking purchasers will receive a full refund for any impacted games, including any fees paid. Season Ticket Members will have the option for a refund or can credit the cost of their variably priced ticket(s) for any affected games. Any resale tickets purchased would be subject to the refund policy of the marketplace used for purchase.All fans, including Season Ticket Members and single-game purchasers, are encouraged to purchase parking passes in advance to secure the lowest price and reduce their time spent at the tollgate. Parking can be purchased during the ticket purchase process or in advance of the game at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.chiefs.com/parking" target="_blank">www.chiefs.com/parking</a>. Parking is $330 if purchasing the full season in advance, or $40 per game when purchased in advance.The team will host a special schedule release live broadcast on the club’s official YouTube, Twitter and Facebook&nbsp;channels beginning at 6:15 p.m. CT on Thursday. The 2020 Chiefs schedule will be announced exclusively during the broadcast at 6:30 p.m. CT by Voice of the Chiefs Mitch Holthus and Chiefs Reporter BJ Kissel. The entire 2020 NFL schedule will be announced on NFL Network, the NFL App and www.NFL.com&nbsp;beginning at 7 p.m. CT on Thursday.Chiefs release

Chiefs single-game and group tickets go on sale Friday

Central
Plains’ Emily Ryan has been named Miss Kansas Basketball by the Kansas
Basketball Coaches Association. The Iowa State signee was a four-time all-state
pick and became only the third Kansas player to score over 3,000 points in hear
career while never losing a high school game.&nbsp;

Ryan averaged a state-high 29.5 points per game her senior year while helping the Oilers extend their win streak to 136 games, the longest in the country.&nbsp;

Andover
Central’s Xavier Bell if Mr. Kansas Basketball. Bell averaged 24.5 points and 7.3
rebounds this past season. The 5A Player of the Year has signed with Division I
Drexel.

Middle school girls coach of the year: Jamie Minneman,
Marysville, eighth grade

Middle school boys coach of the year: Tim Klein, Abilene, eighth
grade

Junior college women’s coach of the year: Mitch Rolls, Labette
County

Junior college men’s coach of the year: Tommy DeSalme, Cowley
County

Women’s coach of the year, college: Ryan Showman, Kansas
Wesleyan

Men’s coach of the year, college: Aaron Siebenthall, Ottawa

KBCA Hall of Fame teams: Hiawatha High girls, 1997-78/1978-79

KBCA Hall of Fame individuals: Kelly Krumsick, Frontenac, Pitt
State; Carla Barto, Frontenac, Pitt State

Clint &amp; Billie Hill Scholarships: Megan Foster, Waverly;
Britlyn Beach, Ingalls; Noah Krueger, Washburn Rural

Randy Walling-Executive Director Scholarships: Karlee Wahlmeier,
Concordia; Jacob Karsak, Derby

KBCA Scholarships: Kristen Beckman, Atwood; Payton Michael,
Sabetha

Spalding Scholarships: Alexis Zehr, Burrton; Megan McClendon,
West Elk; Harley Blaske, Macksville; Skyler Davis, Emporia

LaVetta Loring Memorial Scholarship: Samantha Fisher,
Basehor-Linwood

Terri Ashida-Fields Memorial Scholarship: Neleh Davis, Olpe

Austin Henry, Andover; Jaren Jackson, Augusta; Zach Davidson,
Augusta; Quinn Buessing, Axtell; Hunter Peacock, Baldwin; Ethan Eckman,
Baldwin; Riley Tinder, Basehor-Linwood; Shea Larson, Beloit; Jessica Meier,
Beloit; Hudson Gray, Beloit; Brady Palen, Beloit-St. John’s-Tipton; Braden
Dameron, Beloit-St. John’s-Tipton; Emily Eilert, Beloit-St. John’s-Tipton;
Jadyn Rosebaugh, Beloit-St. John’s-Tipton; Brandon Bates, Beloit-St.
John’s-Tipton; Gabe Ellis, Bucklin; Abby Dunn, Burlington; Jillian Vogel,
Chanute; Gavin Hooper, Cherryvale; Alexis Umbarger, Cherryvale; Emily Ryan,
Central Plains; Delaney Rugan, Central Plains; Nolan Streit, Clearwater; Drake
Beatty, Clearwater; Kailey Shields, Colby; Jill Stephens, Colby; Hallie Vaughn,
Colby; Brittany Foss, Colby; Jacob Williams, Concordia; Madison Pauly, Conway
Springs; Peyton Fischhauser, Council Grove; Shyanne Allen, Council Grove; Luke
Millman, De Soto; Coby Morton, De Soto; Jacob Karsak, Derby; Heather Mills,
Derby;Jake Landis, Berean Academy; Zach Koontz, Berean Academy; Skyler Douglas,
Emporia; Jerratt Bradley, Eudora; Connor Schmidt, Eudora; Kade Hackerott,
Goddard; Makayla Brungardt, Eisenhower; Chance Omli, Eisenhower; Aly Chapman,
Eisenhower; Spencer Maley, Eisenhower; Elizabeth Halderfer, Goessel; Alex
Schremmer, Great Bend; Dylan Ruder, Hays; Kelsey Huggans, Campus; Jackson
Humphreys, Hesston; Chandler Blackwell, Hoisington; Jackson Stoppel, Holcomb;
Makenzie Kennedy, Jackson Heights; Kailea Smith, Horton; Tatum Lockwood, Horton;
Meg Friday, Hutchinson Trinity; Hannah Schrock, Hutchinson Trinity; Alexis
Flores, Hutchinson Trinity; Sierra Garcia, Hutchinson Trinity; Riley Porter, KC
Piper; Carson Walter, Lincoln; Cade Schneider, Smoky Valley; Morgan Konen,
Little River; Kadyn Davison, Maize South; Katie Wagner, Maize South; Antonio
Barron, Manhattan; Aloera Ostermann, Manhattan; Zanaa Cordis, Manhattan; Bryar
Helms, Marysville; Zach Haefele, Marysville; Alexis While, Marysville;
Katherine Stucky, Moundridge; Daniel Kaufman, Moundridge; Brady Helm,
Moundridge; Khylee Massey, Northern Heights; Connor Haresnape, Norton; Sarah
David, Norton; Courtney Kearney, Olathe East; Gabrielle Deng, Blue Valley
North; Ally Hoban, Blue Valley North; Molly Hartnett, St. Thomas Aquinas;
Shawne Hendershot, Blue Valley North; Nick Blackford, Blue Valley North; Lexy
Farrington, Blue Valley North; Jack Sheplak, Blue Valley North; Colby Jones,
Osawatomie; Reis Moore, Ottawa; Cade Gollier, Ottawa; Gabrielle Cummings,
Perry-Lecompton; Jenna Keller, Perry-Lecompton; Blaise Ball, Perry-Lecompton;
Rylee Paramore, Perry-Lecompton; Johnny Goetting, St. Mary’s Colgan; Coin
O’Brien, St. Mary’s Colgan; Andrew Lomshek, St. Mary’s Colgan; Noah Malone,
Pratt; Brody Barr, Randolph-Blue Valley; Abby Brown, Central Heights; Hannah
Reidy, Rural Vista; Hannah Wertenberger, Sabetha; Reed McHenry, Salina Central;
Kadyn Cobb, Salina Central; Kale Schroeder, Sedgwick; Erica Hammes, Nemaha
Central; Austin Ahlquist, Nemaha Central; Erica Brummer, Tipton Catholic;
Brooke Hollerich, Tipton Catholic; Tara Ellenz, Tipton Catholic; Riley Polter,
Seaman; Sophie Sparks, Seaman; Noah Krueger, Washburn Rural; Zoe Caryl, Topeka;
Josh Dessenberger, Valley Center; Cooper Desormiers, Trego; Carter Minson,
Trego; Megan Foster, Waverly; Lawson Vitosh, Classical; Cole Sinclair,
Classical; Lauren Mathews, Wichita-Trinity; Emma Weber, Wichita-Trinity; Body
Tweed, Jefferson County North; Madelynn Collins, Yates Center.

Central
Plains’ Emily Ryan has been named Miss Kansas Basketball by the Kansas
Basketball Coaches Association. The Iowa State signee was a four-time all-state
pick and became only the third Kansas player to score over 3,000 points in hear
career while never losing a high school game.&nbsp;Ryan averaged a state-high 29.5 points per game her senior year while helping the Oilers extend their win streak to 136 games, the longest in the country.&nbsp;Andover
Central’s Xavier Bell if Mr. Kansas Basketball. Bell averaged 24.5 points and 7.3
rebounds this past season. The 5A Player of the Year has signed with Division I
Drexel.OTHER AWARDSMiddle school girls coach of the year: Jamie Minneman,
Marysville, eighth gradeMiddle school boys coach of the year: Tim Klein, Abilene, eighth
gradeJunior college women’s coach of the year: Mitch Rolls, Labette
CountyJunior college men’s coach of the year: Tommy DeSalme, Cowley
CountyWomen’s coach of the year, college: Ryan Showman, Kansas
WesleyanMen’s coach of the year, college: Aaron Siebenthall, OttawaKBCA Hall of Fame teams: Hiawatha High girls, 1997-78/1978-79KBCA Hall of Fame individuals: Kelly Krumsick, Frontenac, Pitt
State; Carla Barto, Frontenac, Pitt StateClint &amp; Billie Hill Scholarships: Megan Foster, Waverly;
Britlyn Beach, Ingalls; Noah Krueger, Washburn RuralRandy Walling-Executive Director Scholarships: Karlee Wahlmeier,
Concordia; Jacob Karsak, DerbyKBCA Scholarships: Kristen Beckman, Atwood; Payton Michael,
SabethaSpalding Scholarships: Alexis Zehr, Burrton; Megan McClendon,
West Elk; Harley Blaske, Macksville; Skyler Davis, EmporiaLaVetta Loring Memorial Scholarship: Samantha Fisher,
Basehor-LinwoodTerri Ashida-Fields Memorial Scholarship: Neleh Davis, OlpeKBCA All-Academic All-StateAustin Henry, Andover; Jaren Jackson, Augusta; Zach Davidson,
Augusta; Quinn Buessing, Axtell; Hunter Peacock, Baldwin; Ethan Eckman,
Baldwin; Riley Tinder, Basehor-Linwood; Shea Larson, Beloit; Jessica Meier,
Beloit; Hudson Gray, Beloit; Brady Palen, Beloit-St. John’s-Tipton; Braden
Dameron, Beloit-St. John’s-Tipton; Emily Eilert, Beloit-St. John’s-Tipton;
Jadyn Rosebaugh, Beloit-St. John’s-Tipton; Brandon Bates, Beloit-St.
John’s-Tipton; Gabe Ellis, Bucklin; Abby Dunn, Burlington; Jillian Vogel,
Chanute; Gavin Hooper, Cherryvale; Alexis Umbarger, Cherryvale; Emily Ryan,
Central Plains; Delaney Rugan, Central Plains; Nolan Streit, Clearwater; Drake
Beatty, Clearwater; Kailey Shields, Colby; Jill Stephens, Colby; Hallie Vaughn,
Colby; Brittany Foss, Colby; Jacob Williams, Concordia; Madison Pauly, Conway
Springs; Peyton Fischhauser, Council Grove; Shyanne Allen, Council Grove; Luke
Millman, De Soto; Coby Morton, De Soto; Jacob Karsak, Derby; Heather Mills,
Derby;Jake Landis, Berean Academy; Zach Koontz, Berean Academy; Skyler Douglas,
Emporia; Jerratt Bradley, Eudora; Connor Schmidt, Eudora; Kade Hackerott,
Goddard; Makayla Brungardt, Eisenhower; Chance Omli, Eisenhower; Aly Chapman,
Eisenhower; Spencer Maley, Eisenhower; Elizabeth Halderfer, Goessel; Alex
Schremmer, Great Bend; Dylan Ruder, Hays; Kelsey Huggans, Campus; Jackson
Humphreys, Hesston; Chandler Blackwell, Hoisington; Jackson Stoppel, Holcomb;
Makenzie Kennedy, Jackson Heights; Kailea Smith, Horton; Tatum Lockwood, Horton;
Meg Friday, Hutchinson Trinity; Hannah Schrock, Hutchinson Trinity; Alexis
Flores, Hutchinson Trinity; Sierra Garcia, Hutchinson Trinity; Riley Porter, KC
Piper; Carson Walter, Lincoln; Cade Schneider, Smoky Valley; Morgan Konen,
Little River; Kadyn Davison, Maize South; Katie Wagner, Maize South; Antonio
Barron, Manhattan; Aloera Ostermann, Manhattan; Zanaa Cordis, Manhattan; Bryar
Helms, Marysville; Zach Haefele, Marysville; Alexis While, Marysville;
Katherine Stucky, Moundridge; Daniel Kaufman, Moundridge; Brady Helm,
Moundridge; Khylee Massey, Northern Heights; Connor Haresnape, Norton; Sarah
David, Norton; Courtney Kearney, Olathe East; Gabrielle Deng, Blue Valley
North; Ally Hoban, Blue Valley North; Molly Hartnett, St. Thomas Aquinas;
Shawne Hendershot, Blue Valley North; Nick Blackford, Blue Valley North; Lexy
Farrington, Blue Valley North; Jack Sheplak, Blue Valley North; Colby Jones,
Osawatomie; Reis Moore, Ottawa; Cade Gollier, Ottawa; Gabrielle Cummings,
Perry-Lecompton; Jenna Keller, Perry-Lecompton; Blaise Ball, Perry-Lecompton;
Rylee Paramore, Perry-Lecompton; Johnny Goetting, St. Mary’s Colgan; Coin
O’Brien, St. Mary’s Colgan; Andrew Lomshek, St. Mary’s Colgan; Noah Malone,
Pratt; Brody Barr, Randolph-Blue Valley; Abby Brown, Central Heights; Hannah
Reidy, Rural Vista; Hannah Wertenberger, Sabetha; Reed McHenry, Salina Central;
Kadyn Cobb, Salina Central; Kale Schroeder, Sedgwick; Erica Hammes, Nemaha
Central; Austin Ahlquist, Nemaha Central; Erica Brummer, Tipton Catholic;
Brooke Hollerich, Tipton Catholic; Tara Ellenz, Tipton Catholic; Riley Polter,
Seaman; Sophie Sparks, Seaman; Noah Krueger, Washburn Rural; Zoe Caryl, Topeka;
Josh Dessenberger, Valley Center; Cooper Desormiers, Trego; Carter Minson,
Trego; Megan Foster, Waverly; Lawson Vitosh, Classical; Cole Sinclair,
Classical; Lauren Mathews, Wichita-Trinity; Emma Weber, Wichita-Trinity; Body
Tweed, Jefferson County North; Madelynn Collins, Yates Center.

KBCA names Mr. and Miss Kansas Basketball

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -&nbsp;The MIAA announced a five-year partnership extension with&nbsp;BlueFrame Technology&nbsp;through June 30, 2025. With the extension, BlueFrame continues to be the Association-wide streaming partner of the MIAA Network.

"We are excited to announce a new media partnership with BlueFrame Technology," said&nbsp;MIAA Commissioner Mike Racy. "The MIAA Network is one of the premier digital media platforms in NCAA Division II, and BlueFrame has played a major role in our broadcast success the past three years."

The new agreement allows the MIAA to become the first conference in NCAA Division II to have all its regular-season and championship events behind a paywall. It will also allow fans, who purchase a subscription, to view content in all MIAA sports and not limit them to a sport-specific subscription. The MIAA Network will also structure a new distribution model for how its member institutions share the revenue. All the revenue generated will continue to be returned to the institutions.

"This new agreement will transform the MIAA Network into a unique, pay-to-view college sports platform, unlike any other media property in Division II athletics," explained Commissioner Racy. "As the demand for college sports' media content continues to grow, it is important that the MIAA use cutting edge technology, innovative media concepts, and creative story-telling to connect with our fans. BlueFrame Technology has demonstrated that they are up to the challenge, and we are excited to enter into this new long-term partnership."

A new feature for fans will be having the option to do an annual or monthly subscription. The annual or monthly subscription allows access to all content for the regular-season and conference championship broadcast on The MIAA Network. Regardless of the subscription, fans will no longer be restricted to content from only one sport.

An additional feature for fans will be planned enhancements and minimum broadcast standards for all MIAA broadcasts to provide a consistent viewing experience from each member institution. Fans will also see new benefits like full HD, 1080p video quality, and full distribution through an all-new MIAA Network mobile app for iOS and Android with push notifications.

"BlueFrame is proud to continue to partner with the MIAA and its member institutions," stated BlueFrame Co-Founder and CEO Ben Kant. "We saw substantial growth from The MIAA Network in the first three years of our partnership and believe the new agreement will only continue to grow the production value, video quality, and access for MIAA fans. We look forward to working with the MIAA and its fans over the next five years."

BlueFrame Technology is an end-to-end live streaming technology provider specialized in the sports market. Based in Lexington, Kentucky, BlueFrame services all levels of sports organizations by providing the software to put their brand and message first. For more information,&nbsp;<a href="http://gogriffons.com/services/go.ashx/363d5be7-853c-4951-bed8-715a2a40fa3b?elinkdata=221072" target="_blank">visit www.blueframetech.com</a>

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -&nbsp;The MIAA announced a five-year partnership extension with&nbsp;BlueFrame Technology&nbsp;through June 30, 2025. With the extension, BlueFrame continues to be the Association-wide streaming partner of the MIAA Network."We are excited to announce a new media partnership with BlueFrame Technology," said&nbsp;MIAA Commissioner Mike Racy. "The MIAA Network is one of the premier digital media platforms in NCAA Division II, and BlueFrame has played a major role in our broadcast success the past three years."The new agreement allows the MIAA to become the first conference in NCAA Division II to have all its regular-season and championship events behind a paywall. It will also allow fans, who purchase a subscription, to view content in all MIAA sports and not limit them to a sport-specific subscription. The MIAA Network will also structure a new distribution model for how its member institutions share the revenue. All the revenue generated will continue to be returned to the institutions."This new agreement will transform the MIAA Network into a unique, pay-to-view college sports platform, unlike any other media property in Division II athletics," explained Commissioner Racy. "As the demand for college sports' media content continues to grow, it is important that the MIAA use cutting edge technology, innovative media concepts, and creative story-telling to connect with our fans. BlueFrame Technology has demonstrated that they are up to the challenge, and we are excited to enter into this new long-term partnership."A new feature for fans will be having the option to do an annual or monthly subscription. The annual or monthly subscription allows access to all content for the regular-season and conference championship broadcast on The MIAA Network. Regardless of the subscription, fans will no longer be restricted to content from only one sport.An additional feature for fans will be planned enhancements and minimum broadcast standards for all MIAA broadcasts to provide a consistent viewing experience from each member institution. Fans will also see new benefits like full HD, 1080p video quality, and full distribution through an all-new MIAA Network mobile app for iOS and Android with push notifications."BlueFrame is proud to continue to partner with the MIAA and its member institutions," stated BlueFrame Co-Founder and CEO Ben Kant. "We saw substantial growth from The MIAA Network in the first three years of our partnership and believe the new agreement will only continue to grow the production value, video quality, and access for MIAA fans. We look forward to working with the MIAA and its fans over the next five years."BlueFrame Technology is an end-to-end live streaming technology provider specialized in the sports market. Based in Lexington, Kentucky, BlueFrame services all levels of sports organizations by providing the software to put their brand and message first. For more information,&nbsp;<a href="http://gogriffons.com/services/go.ashx/363d5be7-853c-4951-bed8-715a2a40fa3b?elinkdata=221072" target="_blank">visit www.blueframetech.com</a>MIAA Release

MIAA Network, BlueFrame Technology announce new media partnership

TOPEKA, Kan. - The KSHSAA Board of Directors has adopted new guidelines for the 2020 summer.

All state and local health guidelines must be followed.

<a href="http://www.kshsaa.org/Public/pdf/SummerGuidelines.pdf">KSHSAA 2020 Summer Guidelines</a>

The following are summer guidelines for KSHSAA sponsored activities passed by the KSHSAA Board of&nbsp;Directors on May 1:

When permitted by your community’s local health authorities AND your school district administration, while following all group gathering restrictions and social distancing expectations, school employed coaches may&nbsp;begin their summer programs with their prospective student participants no earlier than June 1. As always,&nbsp;participation by a student in the summer program is voluntary. Similarly, schools may choose what, when, and&nbsp;how often programs are available to their students. 

The following conditions apply for any summer activity&nbsp;taking place in a school facility and/or under the guidance of a school employee:

1. The first calendar week (minimum five days of conditioning) of a summer activity program for any sport&nbsp;are limited to a maximum of three hours of physical activity per student per day.&nbsp;Physical activity includes any warm-up, stretching, conditioning and weight-lifting activities. Organized competition sanctioned by an outside organization or between students from different schools shall not take place during this time.

2. Beginning the second calendar week (minimum five days of conditioning) of a summer activity&nbsp;program, cumulative physical activity time as defined in #1 should not exceed five hours per student per&nbsp;day. Organized competition sanctioned by an outside organization or between students from different&nbsp;schools shall not take place during this time.

3. Students may begin organized competition under the guidance of their school coaches beginning the&nbsp;third week of a summer activity program.

4. One-week school coach team camps may begin after the ten-day acclimatization period detailed in 1 and&nbsp;2 above and take place through August 15.

5. Traditional fall school practices begin, and Handbook restrictions resume, on August 17, 2020.

*Additional Guidelines for basketball

6. Basketball coaches may not hold team camp or work with their players between August 3 and August 16&nbsp;as that time is dedicated to final fall season preparations.

**Additional Guidelines for football

7. Football must complete three calendar weeks of conditioning (minimum 15 days of conditioning).

a. During the first week, focus on strength and conditioning; limited individual football specific drills are allowed. b. During the second week, strength and conditioning continues; football related non-contact drills are permitted. c. During the third week, strength and conditioning continues; football related drills permitted; intra-squad 7 on 7 or 5 on 5 permitted; one-week coaches camp permitted (helmet only).

8. Following conditioning period defined in number 7 and through August 3, the following may be&nbsp;conducted:

a. Coaches working with their athletes in football related activities. b. 7 on 7 competitions. c. 5 on 5 competitions. d. Coaches one-week team camp (helmet only). e. Strength and conditioning continues.

9. From August 3 through August 15, the following may be conducted:

a. Coaches working with their athletes in football related activities. b. Coaches one-week team camp (helmet only). c. Strength and conditioning continues.

10. One team vs team camps, including college contact camp, is permitted for this summer; must be&nbsp;conducted by third party; maximum of two days; may be conducted anytime after the 15 day&nbsp;conditioning period until August 15.

Rationale -&nbsp;Many students have not had the opportunity to train on a regular basis this spring. A gradual&nbsp;acclimation to physical activity has been shown to lower risk of injury. If summer is delayed, a team camp right&nbsp;before the start of fall practice would probably be beneficial.

These recommendations are based upon an anticipated practice start date of August 17 for fall sports; if there is&nbsp;a delay in the start, the calendar of recommendations may be modified.

TOPEKA, Kan. - The KSHSAA Board of Directors has adopted new guidelines for the 2020 summer.All state and local health guidelines must be followed.<a href="http://www.kshsaa.org/Public/pdf/SummerGuidelines.pdf">KSHSAA 2020 Summer Guidelines</a>The following are summer guidelines for KSHSAA sponsored activities passed by the KSHSAA Board of&nbsp;Directors on May 1:When permitted by your community’s local health authorities AND your school district administration, while following all group gathering restrictions and social distancing expectations, school employed coaches may&nbsp;begin their summer programs with their prospective student participants no earlier than June 1. As always,&nbsp;participation by a student in the summer program is voluntary. Similarly, schools may choose what, when, and&nbsp;how often programs are available to their students. The following conditions apply for any summer activity&nbsp;taking place in a school facility and/or under the guidance of a school employee:1. The first calendar week (minimum five days of conditioning) of a summer activity program for any sport&nbsp;are limited to a maximum of three hours of physical activity per student per day.&nbsp;Physical activity includes any warm-up, stretching, conditioning and weight-lifting activities. Organized competition sanctioned by an outside organization or between students from different schools shall not take place during this time.2. Beginning the second calendar week (minimum five days of conditioning) of a summer activity&nbsp;program, cumulative physical activity time as defined in #1 should not exceed five hours per student per&nbsp;day. Organized competition sanctioned by an outside organization or between students from different&nbsp;schools shall not take place during this time.3. Students may begin organized competition under the guidance of their school coaches beginning the&nbsp;third week of a summer activity program.4. One-week school coach team camps may begin after the ten-day acclimatization period detailed in 1 and&nbsp;2 above and take place through August 15.5. Traditional fall school practices begin, and Handbook restrictions resume, on August 17, 2020.*Additional Guidelines for basketball6. Basketball coaches may not hold team camp or work with their players between August 3 and August 16&nbsp;as that time is dedicated to final fall season preparations.**Additional Guidelines for football7. Football must complete three calendar weeks of conditioning (minimum 15 days of conditioning). a. During the first week, focus on strength and conditioning; limited individual football specific drills are allowed. b. During the second week, strength and conditioning continues; football related non-contact drills are permitted. c. During the third week, strength and conditioning continues; football related drills permitted; intra-squad 7 on 7 or 5 on 5 permitted; one-week coaches camp permitted (helmet only). 8. Following conditioning period defined in number 7 and through August 3, the following may be&nbsp;conducted:a. Coaches working with their athletes in football related activities. b. 7 on 7 competitions. c. 5 on 5 competitions. d. Coaches one-week team camp (helmet only). e. Strength and conditioning continues. 9. From August 3 through August 15, the following may be conducted:a. Coaches working with their athletes in football related activities. b. Coaches one-week team camp (helmet only). c. Strength and conditioning continues. 10. One team vs team camps, including college contact camp, is permitted for this summer; must be&nbsp;conducted by third party; maximum of two days; may be conducted anytime after the 15 day&nbsp;conditioning period until August 15.Rationale -&nbsp;Many students have not had the opportunity to train on a regular basis this spring. A gradual&nbsp;acclimation to physical activity has been shown to lower risk of injury. If summer is delayed, a team camp right&nbsp;before the start of fall practice would probably be beneficial.These recommendations are based upon an anticipated practice start date of August 17 for fall sports; if there is&nbsp;a delay in the start, the calendar of recommendations may be modified.KSHSAA release

KSHSAA releases new summer guidelines

MIAMI (AP) — Measuring Don Shula by wins and losses, no NFL coach had a better year. Or career.

He looked the part, thanks to a jutting jaw and glare that would intimidate 150-pound sports writers and 300-pound linemen alike.

Shula led the Miami Dolphins to the only perfect season in NFL history, set a league record with 347 victories and coached in six Super Bowls.

Near the end of his career, Shula’s biography in the Dolphins’ media guide began with a quote from former NFL coach Bum Phillips: “Don Shula can take his’n and beat you’n, and he could take you’n and beat his’n.”

Shula died Monday at his home across Biscayne Bay from downtown Miami, the team said. He was 90.

“Don Shula was the patriarch of the Miami Dolphins for 50 years,” the Dolphins said in a statement. “He brought the winning edge to our franchise and put the Dolphins and the city of Miami in the national sports scene.”

Shula surpassed George Halas’ league-record 324 victories in 1993 and retired following the 1995 season, his 33rd as an NFL head coach. He entered the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1997, and the induction ceremony took place at Canton, Ohio, 70 miles from his native Grand River.

Shula became the only coach to guide an NFL team through a perfect season when the Dolphins went 17-0 in 1972. They also won the Super Bowl the following season, finishing 15-2.

The 2007 Patriots flirted with matching the perfection of the ’72 Dolphins but lost to the Giants in the Super Bowl and finished 18-1.

When asked in 1997 if he was the greatest coach in NFL history, Shula said he didn’t know how to measure that, but added, “I always thought that’s why they keep statistics and wins and losses.”

Shula reached the playoffs in four decades and coached three Hall of Fame quarterbacks: Johnny Unitas, Bob Griese and Dan Marino. During his 26 seasons in Miami he became an institution, and his name adorns an expressway, an athletic club and a steakhouse chain.

But because the Dolphins last reached the Super Bowl after the 1984 season, Shula came under increasing criticism from fans and the media. He was replaced in January 1996 by Jimmy Johnson, and Shula later said the adjustment to retirement was difficult.

“There’s such a letdown,” he said in 2010. “There’s no way you can fill the time you spent as a coach. Life is great after football, but you don’t have those emotional ups and downs you had on game day.”

Shula’s active retirement included plenty of travel and social events. In January 2010, the Dolphins threw him an 80th birthday party at their stadium, and guests included NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, former U.S. Sen. Bob Graham and former NFL coaches Marty Schottenheimer and Dan Reeves.

Hall of Fame fullback Larry Csonka was among the ’72 Dolphins who threw a surprise party for Shula in December to celebrate his 90th birthday.

“It was the first time in the entire time I’m known him where he was genuinely surprised,” Csonka said. “I think he was very happy.”

Shula always enjoyed talking about the 17-0 team, and he and his 1972 players drew criticism for the way they savored their unique status each season.

“People think we’re a bunch of angry old guys who can’t wait for that last undefeated team to get beat,” Shula said in 2010. “We’re very proud of our record, and if somebody breaks it, I’m going to call that coach and congratulate them. Until they do, it’s our record, and we’re proud of it.”

As for regrets, Shula put not winning a Super Bowl with Marino at the top of the list. They were together for 13 years, and Marino became the most prolific passer in NFL history, but he played on only one AFC championship team — in 1984, his second season.

Shula was born Jan. 4, 1930, and raised in Painesville, Ohio. He played running back at John Carroll University in Cleveland and cornerback in the pros for seven seasons with Cleveland, Baltimore and Washington. He entered coaching as an assistant at Virginia in 1958.

Before his 1970s triumphs with Miami, Shula had a reputation as a coach who thrived during the regular season but couldn’t win the big game.

Shula became the youngest head coach in NFL history when the Baltimore Colts hired him in 1963 at age 33. The Colts finished 12-2 the following season and were widely seen as the league’s dominant team.

But they lost 27-0 to Cleveland in the title game, and for the next few years continued to come up short.

The humiliation was greatest in the Super Bowl to end the 1968 season. The Colts steamrolled through the NFL, finishing 13-1 and outscoring opponents by a nearly 3-1 margin. After crushing the Browns 34-0 in the title game, they were overwhelming favorites to defeat the Jets of the upstart AFL, which had lost the first two Super Bowls.

But the Colts lost 16-7, blowing numerous scoring opportunities and allowing Jets quarterback Joe Namath to control the game.

The result is still regarded by many as the biggest upset in pro football history, and it contributed to Shula’s departure after the 1969 season. In 1970, after the NFL-AFL merger, Shula joined the Dolphins, a fourth-year AFL expansion team that had gone 3-10-1 the previous year.

Miami improved to 10-4 in his first season and made the playoffs for the first time, and the 1971 Dolphins reached the Super Bowl before losing to Dallas. The following season, when Miami took a 16-0 record into the Super Bowl against Washington, Shula considered his legacy on the line.

“If we had won 16 games in a row and lost the Super Bowl, it would have been a disaster, especially for me,” he said in a 2007 interview. “That would have been my third Super Bowl loss. I was 0-2 in Super Bowls and people always seemed to bring that up: ‘You can’t win the big one.’”

The Dolphins beat the Redskins 14-7, then repeated as champions the following year by beating Minnesota in the title game.

Shula supported many charities. The Don Shula Foundation, formed primarily to assist breast cancer research, was established as a tribute to his late wife, Dorothy. They were married for 32 years and raised five children before she died in 1991. Shula married Mary Anne Stephens during a bye week in 1993.

After Shula retired, the couple traveled extensively. He would also wrestle with his grandchildren, lose to his wife at gin, read John Grisham novels and fall asleep watching late-night TV.

MIAMI (AP) — Measuring Don Shula by wins and losses, no NFL coach had a better year. Or career.He looked the part, thanks to a jutting jaw and glare that would intimidate 150-pound sports writers and 300-pound linemen alike.Shula led the Miami Dolphins to the only perfect season in NFL history, set a league record with 347 victories and coached in six Super Bowls.Near the end of his career, Shula’s biography in the Dolphins’ media guide began with a quote from former NFL coach Bum Phillips: “Don Shula can take his’n and beat you’n, and he could take you’n and beat his’n.”Shula died Monday at his home across Biscayne Bay from downtown Miami, the team said. He was 90.“Don Shula was the patriarch of the Miami Dolphins for 50 years,” the Dolphins said in a statement. “He brought the winning edge to our franchise and put the Dolphins and the city of Miami in the national sports scene.”Shula surpassed George Halas’ league-record 324 victories in 1993 and retired following the 1995 season, his 33rd as an NFL head coach. He entered the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1997, and the induction ceremony took place at Canton, Ohio, 70 miles from his native Grand River.Shula became the only coach to guide an NFL team through a perfect season when the Dolphins went 17-0 in 1972. They also won the Super Bowl the following season, finishing 15-2.The 2007 Patriots flirted with matching the perfection of the ’72 Dolphins but lost to the Giants in the Super Bowl and finished 18-1.When asked in 1997 if he was the greatest coach in NFL history, Shula said he didn’t know how to measure that, but added, “I always thought that’s why they keep statistics and wins and losses.”Shula reached the playoffs in four decades and coached three Hall of Fame quarterbacks: Johnny Unitas, Bob Griese and Dan Marino. During his 26 seasons in Miami he became an institution, and his name adorns an expressway, an athletic club and a steakhouse chain.But because the Dolphins last reached the Super Bowl after the 1984 season, Shula came under increasing criticism from fans and the media. He was replaced in January 1996 by Jimmy Johnson, and Shula later said the adjustment to retirement was difficult.“There’s such a letdown,” he said in 2010. “There’s no way you can fill the time you spent as a coach. Life is great after football, but you don’t have those emotional ups and downs you had on game day.”Shula’s active retirement included plenty of travel and social events. In January 2010, the Dolphins threw him an 80th birthday party at their stadium, and guests included NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, former U.S. Sen. Bob Graham and former NFL coaches Marty Schottenheimer and Dan Reeves.Hall of Fame fullback Larry Csonka was among the ’72 Dolphins who threw a surprise party for Shula in December to celebrate his 90th birthday.“It was the first time in the entire time I’m known him where he was genuinely surprised,” Csonka said. “I think he was very happy.”Shula always enjoyed talking about the 17-0 team, and he and his 1972 players drew criticism for the way they savored their unique status each season.“People think we’re a bunch of angry old guys who can’t wait for that last undefeated team to get beat,” Shula said in 2010. “We’re very proud of our record, and if somebody breaks it, I’m going to call that coach and congratulate them. Until they do, it’s our record, and we’re proud of it.”As for regrets, Shula put not winning a Super Bowl with Marino at the top of the list. They were together for 13 years, and Marino became the most prolific passer in NFL history, but he played on only one AFC championship team — in 1984, his second season.Shula was born Jan. 4, 1930, and raised in Painesville, Ohio. He played running back at John Carroll University in Cleveland and cornerback in the pros for seven seasons with Cleveland, Baltimore and Washington. He entered coaching as an assistant at Virginia in 1958.Before his 1970s triumphs with Miami, Shula had a reputation as a coach who thrived during the regular season but couldn’t win the big game.Shula became the youngest head coach in NFL history when the Baltimore Colts hired him in 1963 at age 33. The Colts finished 12-2 the following season and were widely seen as the league’s dominant team.But they lost 27-0 to Cleveland in the title game, and for the next few years continued to come up short.The humiliation was greatest in the Super Bowl to end the 1968 season. The Colts steamrolled through the NFL, finishing 13-1 and outscoring opponents by a nearly 3-1 margin. After crushing the Browns 34-0 in the title game, they were overwhelming favorites to defeat the Jets of the upstart AFL, which had lost the first two Super Bowls.But the Colts lost 16-7, blowing numerous scoring opportunities and allowing Jets quarterback Joe Namath to control the game.The result is still regarded by many as the biggest upset in pro football history, and it contributed to Shula’s departure after the 1969 season. In 1970, after the NFL-AFL merger, Shula joined the Dolphins, a fourth-year AFL expansion team that had gone 3-10-1 the previous year.Miami improved to 10-4 in his first season and made the playoffs for the first time, and the 1971 Dolphins reached the Super Bowl before losing to Dallas. The following season, when Miami took a 16-0 record into the Super Bowl against Washington, Shula considered his legacy on the line.“If we had won 16 games in a row and lost the Super Bowl, it would have been a disaster, especially for me,” he said in a 2007 interview. “That would have been my third Super Bowl loss. I was 0-2 in Super Bowls and people always seemed to bring that up: ‘You can’t win the big one.’”The Dolphins beat the Redskins 14-7, then repeated as champions the following year by beating Minnesota in the title game.Shula supported many charities. The Don Shula Foundation, formed primarily to assist breast cancer research, was established as a tribute to his late wife, Dorothy. They were married for 32 years and raised five children before she died in 1991. Shula married Mary Anne Stephens during a bye week in 1993.After Shula retired, the couple traveled extensively. He would also wrestle with his grandchildren, lose to his wife at gin, read John Grisham novels and fall asleep watching late-night TV.Shula’s oldest son, David, coached the Cincinnati Bengals from 1992-96. When Cincinnati played Miami in 1994, it marked the first time in professional sports that a father and son faced each other as head coaches.Don won, 23-7. Another son, Mike, is a longtime NFL assistant coach and was head coach at Alabama in 2003-06.Shula is survived by his second wife, two sons and three daughters.