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Alex Beecher

Sports Columnist

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Alex Beecher is a junior journalism major from Baldwin City. When he realized — at a rather young age — that playing sports wouldn't take him very far, he switched gears to writing and talking about them. He hopes to one day get paid for doing just that, and nothing else.

Recent Stories

Beecher: Kansas faces recruiting woes

Football program would have to ‘settle’ if Mangino is fired.

Morning Brew: NFL is anything but steady

After defeating Pittsburgh again, Cincinnati doesn’t need Larry Johnson and his problems.

Beecher: The forgotten ones

With men’s basketball season starting, the football team could be a thing of the past for fans.

Morning Brew: The fashion of sports

Blog combines aesthetics and athletics.

Beecher: Football loss recalls the ’90s

Familiar Jayhawk loss to Bill Snyder’s Wildcats is as unwelcome as the Backstreet Boys’ reappearance.

Beecher: Why has football team failed?

Beecher attempts to find out who is at fault for this season’s rough start.

Morning Brew: Kansas is the only No. 1

Despite what other teams will cheer, Jayhawks should be sole possessors of bragging rights.

Beecher: Disgrace brings opportunity

Football has historically faltered under national spotlight and succeeded in times of obscurity.

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