Football Notes: February 14, 2008

Thursday, February 14, 2008

» Mark Mangino held a press conference Wednesday to discuss Kansas football’s 2008 signing class. The press conference was originally scheduled for last Wednesday – the first day of the spring signing period – but inclement weather forced the postponement.

» All of the 20 players in Kansas’ signing class should qualify academically in time for next season, Mangino said. If all of the incoming players are eligible, Kansas will have two open scholarships. Mangino said he planned to grant two current veteran walk-on players the scholarships, but hadn’t decided which players he would reward.

» There will be plenty of position battles to analyze once spring practice begins on March 12, but the kicker spot probably will not be up in the air. Mangino said sophomore kicker Stephen Hoge was the favorite to win the job vacated by now-graduated Scott Webb.

» Four of the new Jayhawks are already on campus for spring workouts and practices. Junior offensive tackle Nathan D’Cunha, sophomore wide receiver Rod Harris, freshman quarterback Kale Pick and freshman tight end Nick Plato are the newcomers who have enrolled early.

Mangino signs strong new recruiting class

Coach Mark Mangino has used his team’s 12-1 season and Orange Bowl ...

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Mangino lays out his plans for the ...

Some players shuffle positions, fill holes left by graduation.

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Football team has key spots to fill

Linebackers, offensive line need new players to step up and fill gaps ...

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Football Notes: September 19, 2007

Here are some notes from KU's game last Saturday

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Football practice sees position changes

Two starters suspended this spring; status to be reviewed this week.

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Reesing pulls ahead in quarterback race

Coach Mangino made it clear during media day that sophomore Todd Reesing ...

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Quarterback position yet to be decided

Performance level during spring practices help determine the fall lineup. This year, ...

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Football notes from the spring season

Major changes include full pads practices and a new defensive scheme.

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Reesing will start over Meier

Sophomore Todd Reesing will be the Jayhawks’ 2007 starting quarterback, coach Mark ...

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Football Notes: October 23, 2007

Notes about football.

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Gameday: August 30, 2008

Get ready for the game against Florida International.

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Football player hit by SUV, hospitalized

Suspect identified, but athletics department won’t comment until it learns more from ...

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Jayhawks’ open practice shows changes

Fan Appreciation Day presented new lineup to public.

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Kansas football defense must rebuild

New recruits and returners may struggle to take graduates’ places

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Mangino gets his men

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Running back to leave Kansas football

Jacques Crawford will transfer to a lower division school hoping to get ...

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First football open practice today

Coach Mark Mangino and the football team will hold their first public ...

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Kansas loses kicker

Stephen Hoge, the Jayhawks' projected starting kicker, left Lawrence and the football ...

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Mangino to sign highly touted recruits

Top fullback, safety among 24 new players to join Jayhawks on signing ...

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Offensive coordinator brings new style

The KU football team will start this fall with a new offensive ...

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Mangino reinstates Dezmon Briscoe

riscoe had been suspended for a violation of team policy prior to ...

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Mangino enthusiastic about upcoming season

Coach Mark Mangino spoke to Kansas fans in Wichita on Wednesday evening ...

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Gameday Rankings

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Dallas duo dominates defenses

Briscoe and Crabtree are almost equals at wide receiver

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Briscoe declares for NFL draft

Record-breaking receiver declares intentions of going pro during Friday press conference

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NCAA pushes back kickoff yard line, hopes ...

In 1994, the NFL moved the kickoff location from the 35-yard line ...

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Reesing’s starting chances increasing

Sophomore quarterback Todd Reesing appears to be the likely starter at quarterback. ...

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Offensive duo shows progress

Matt Darton and Jeff Spikes will play in positions that were previously ...

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Nystrom: Have faith in Mangino

Mangino has proven that he is a good recruiter and an even ...

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Football Notebook

Recent football news

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Receiver spots still need to be caught

Three players battle it out for wide receiver position.

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Video: Mangino Press Conference

Clips from Mark Mangino's weekly press conference.

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Coaches shuffling starting roles in early

Injuries and players moving on has created an opportunities to start for ...

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Briscoe declares for NFL draft

After consulting his mother and staff members, the wide receiver decides to ...

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Quigley has positive outlook under new leadership

Player enjoys returning to running back

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Football spring practice begins today

The Jayhawks begin preparation for the 2007 season today as they look ...

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Goble: Gill needs time to recruit more ...

With only six weeks on the job as head football coach, head ...

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Hoge leaves Kansas football team

Kicker decides to focus more on med school and career goals

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Southern Miss. game notes

Freshman Toben Opurum fills in at running back; team not distracted by ...

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Jenks: Spring football game starts next season

Fans enjoy a day on the hill and players put off-season work ...

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