Thursday, August 21, 2008
Some stories just have to be told. This one includes Kansas quarterback Todd Reesing, an out-of-state reporter and dancing.
So a few weeks ago at Big 12 media day, a reporter from Reesing’s home state of Texas – at least, I think he was – observed that Reesing lists dancing as one of his hobbies in the Kansas football media guide.
That’s all the guy needed.
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“So Todd,” the reporter asked. “I see you list dancing as one of your hobbies. Can you expound on that a little bit?”
If the reporter thought Reesing was being sarcastic, Reesing quickly dispelled that theory.
“Hey, I just like to dance every now and then, go out and have fun on your own time,” Reesing said with a smile.
And with that, here’s a morning brew head nod to Reesing.
What normal college kid doesn’t like to sesh every now and then?
And about that little rave Reesing had before the Orange Bowl?
According to Reesing, that’s what he does before every game.
Now as for the camera that caught Reesing mid-groove?
Reesing says he didn’t see it until it was too late.
But that’s not the end of the story. After Reesing admitted he loves to go out and get down, the reporter wanted to know if Reesing had ever ballroom danced?
“Absolutely not,” Reesing said.
You tell ’em Todd, ballroom dancing is so Matt Leinart in 2005. If you recall, Leinart, the Heisman Trophy winner in 2004 as a junior, returned to USC for his senior season and enrolled in one class, ballroom dancing.
Probably a good move, Reesing tried not to associate himself with Leinart. Since Leinart left USC, he’s been a borderline NFL bust and he’s spent more time working hot-tub parties than he’s spent on the field.
A NIGHT AT THE MOVIES
Staying in the football department, the Kansas football team spent Monday night at the movie theater, where they watched an advance screening of “The Express,” a new movie based on the true story of college football hero Ernie Davis, the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy.
The movie stars Dennis Quaid and Rob Brown – otherwise known as the kid from “Finding Forrester” – as Ernie Davis. But look for a special performance from Charles S. Dutton as Davis’ grandfather. If you remember, Dutton played Fortune, the stadium grounds keeper, in the classic college football film “Rudy.”
And he’s still responsible for the greatest line in football movie history – “You’re 5 foot nothin’, 100 and nothin’, and you have barely a speck of athletic ability…” You know the rest.
As for the movie? “It was outstanding,” Kansas coach Mark Mangino said.
MANGINO IN K.C.
Speaking of Mangino, Kansas’ coach will be in Prairie Village tomorrow for a KU Kickoff Rally at the Corinth Square Parking lot, 83rd Street and Mission Road. The rally goes from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. It’s free for all University alumni, friend, and most importantly, students. Mangino will talk about the upcoming season and the KU Spirit Squad, KU Pep Band, Big Jay and Baby Jay will all be there.
— —Edited by Kelsey Hayes
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