Reesing’s starting chances increasing

Thursday, August 16, 2007

Quarterback news and notes

Although coach Mark Mangino did not officially name a starter, it appears sophomore Todd Reesing has strengthened his grasp on the starting quarterback job. Reesing took nearly all of the snaps with the first team at Monday’s open practice, and Mangino praised the sophomore’s preseason progress.

“He’s poised and he’s doing the things we need the quarterback to do to lead this offense,” Mangino said. “He’s doing a very good job at this point in time and we’re excited about what he’s doing.”

When asked whether sophomore quarterback Kerry Meier was injured, Mangino declined to comment on any specifics. He said health did not have a bearing on the competition for the job of quarterback.

Preseason position battles

The battle for playing time on the offensive line became more interesting on Monday. Junior Rameses Arceo worked at right guard with the first team for much of practice. Arceo, who transferred from a junior college before last season, has never seen regular season action as a Jayhawk. As of now, junior Chet Hartley is Arceo’s top competitor for the spot.

Junior Tang Bacheyie is the favorite to start at strong safety when the season begins Sept. 1. Bacheyie, a converted running back, is one of several potential starters. Junior Patrick Resby arrived on campus last spring as a highly touted junior college transfer but has not been able to beat out Bacheyie to earn many reps with the first team.

Emerging freshmen

Since the beginning of fall practice, Mangino has trumpeted the performance of a number of true freshmen. Cornerback Chris Harris and wide receiver Dezmon Briscoe have emerged as possible impact players from the young group. Because of an undisclosed injury to junior Kendrick Harper, Harris has a shot at starting opposite junior Aqib Talib.

“He has done a remarkable job for a true freshman,” Mangino said. “He hasn’t hit that freshman wall that some kids do in training camp.”

Briscoe lined up with the first team on offense and worked on fielding punts at Monday’s practice. Despite his young age, he has a physique for Big 12 Conference football. He stands 6-foot-3 and weighs 200 pounds.

— Edited by Matt Erickson

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