KU's Meier hurting more than he let on - Page 2

**Lzen** · 09-19-2006, 07:55 AM

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By Kevin Haskin
The Capital-Journal

LAWRENCE -- In hindsight, leaving freshman quarterback Kerry Meier in at quarterback may not have been the right move for Kansas in a double-overtime loss Friday at Toledo.

Meier could be seen shaking his right hand after a hit early in the fourth quarter, and KU coach Mark Mangino acknowledged Sunday the injury limited his quarterback's range of motion.

"Early in the fourth quarter he got rolled under a pile," Mangino said. "I asked him during the game if he was OK and he said he was. Actually, after the game I found out he wasn't, but he's a 19-year-old kid who's extremely competitive. He didn't want to come off the field."

Although Meier did not receive any repetitions in practice Sunday, Mangino expects his starter to be ready Saturday when Kansas (2-1) plays South Florida (3-0) at 6 p.m. in Memorial Stadium.

Kansas does not disclose injuries, though Meier appeared to hurt his wrist or hand.

He was examined by a team surgeon, who informed Mangino the injury would take about 48 hours to heal, enabling Meier to return to practice early this week.

"It affected his range of motion," Mangino said. "and we could tell after the game watching the tape he had a little bit of a problem.

"But gee whiz, he is a tough customer and I think that type of mentality in the long run will benefit us."

The 37-31 setback included four interceptions Meier threw, including one in the second overtime.

In addition, a botched handoff between him and running back Jon Cornish ended the first OT with the Jayhawks only needing to set up a field goal attempt after holding Toledo scoreless.

Yet Meier did guide KU on a 69-yard scoring march in the fourth quarter, which he capped by running in the game-tying two-point conversion at the 3:55 mark.

While his arm looked dead on the overtime interception, other balls he threw had considerable zip. He finished 23 of 41 for 243 yards, with two touchdowns.

Along the sideline, the KU medical staff detected bruising, Mangino said, but Meier insisted he was fine.

"I made a coaching decision to leave him in the game, so any turnovers that were thought to be attributed to him should be attributed to me," Mangino said.

"We're not going to make any excuses. Hindsight is always 20-20 vision.

"But when you consider all the other things he did in the game, he kept our offense in the game all night long with his plays. The reason we were able to compete with five turnovers was because of Kerry, too."

WilliamTheIrish · 09-19-2006, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by HC_Chief

Damn, wish I would have known a few weeks ago... I would have given you my tickets & parking pass!! I have a family thing to attend (read: wife requires me to go to her parents' house on freaking gameday), so we gave our tickets away to our neighbors.

People "rent" parking in yards throughout the neighborhoods N of the stadium. Prior to this season we always parked at 7th & Mississippi for $5. Go early.... arrive at least 1.5 hrs before kickoff!!

Hey William: I'm selling my tix to the KSU game. 2 adult, 2 youth, 1 parking pass (13th & Mississippi; parking garage across street from stadium

). $300. Interested?

Thanks dude. But I got freebies. They practically give 'em away down there.

HC_Chief · 09-19-2006, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by WilliamTheIrish

Thanks dude. But I got freebies. They practically give 'em away down there.

In Manhattan?
They're not giving out tix at Memorial any more

**ChiTown** · 09-19-2006, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by WilliamTheIrish

Thanks dude. But I got freebies. They practically give 'em away down there.

so true.........

**Lzen** · 09-19-2006, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by HC_Chief

Damn, wish I would have known a few weeks ago... I would have given you my tickets & parking pass!! I have a family thing to attend (read: wife requires me to go to her parents' house on freaking gameday), so we gave our tickets away to our neighbors.

People "rent" parking in yards throughout the neighborhoods N of the stadium. Prior to this season we always parked at 7th & Mississippi for $5. Go early.... arrive at least 1.5 hrs before kickoff!!

Hey William: I'm selling my tix to the KSU game. 2 adult, 2 youth, 1 parking pass (13th & Mississippi; parking garage across street from stadium

). $300. Interested?

Hmmm, too bad I didn't know. Heh.

I think we'll tailgate before the game. So, we'll get there 2-3 hours before kickoff.

**Lzen** · 09-19-2006, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by WilliamTheIrish

Thanks dude. But I got freebies. They practically give 'em away down there.

Ummm, not so fast. You may have gotten freebies, but the average Joe won't get them. As a matter of fact, their pricing is $35 for non-conference games, $45 for conference games, and $65 for the Kstate game.

**Lzen** · 09-19-2006, 09:59 AM

However, I do find it quite comical that fans of a team that hasn't been to a bowl the past couple of years is talking trash on a team that has been to bowl games 2 of the past 3 years.

**ChiTown** · 09-19-2006, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Lzen

However, I do find it quite comical that fans of a team that hasn't been to a bowl the past couple of years is talking trash on a team that has been to bowl games 2 of the past 3 years.

Likewise.

I find it surprising that a team that has only been to 4 bowl games in the last 14 years is talking shite on a team that has been to 11 in the last 13 years, including 1 B12 Championship. But, carry on..........

HC_Chief · 09-19-2006, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiTown

Likewise.

I find it surprising that a team that has only been to 4 bowl games in the last 14 years is talking shite on a team that has been to 11 in the last 13 years, including 1 B12 Championship. But, carry on..........

Those days are over for the mildkittens. Back to being division doormats for you purple-clad dorks

**ChiTown** · 09-19-2006, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by HC_Chief

Those days are over for the mildkittens. Back to being division doormats for you purple-clad dorks

Purple clad dorks?

Don't make me post a picture of those leaping linebacker fairies........

NJ Chief Fan · 09-19-2006, 10:25 AM

that kid Meier looks promising, didnt look that bad as a frosh

**Lzen** · 09-19-2006, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChiTown

Likewise.

I find it surprising that a team that has only been to 4 bowl games in the last 14 years is talking shite on a team that has been to 11 in the last 13 years, including 1 B12 Championship. But, carry on..........

Where was I talking shite? Other than I think KU will beat KSU this year(which I truly do believe), I don't recall any trash talking.

**Lzen** · 09-19-2006, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChiTown

Purple clad dorks?

Don't make me post a picture of those leaping linebacker fairies........

Please............DON'T DO IT!!!!

**Saulbadguy** · 09-19-2006, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HC_Chief

Those days are over for the mildkittens. Back to being division doormats for you purple-clad dorks

So far, it is not looking that way at all.

Eleazar · 09-19-2006, 12:01 PM

Promising? You're going to have to cross the border to the east to see a QB that looks promising.

HC_Chief · 09-19-2006, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Cochise

Promising? You're going to have to cross the border to the east to see a QB that looks promising.

No yipping from the anklebiters until they actual BEAT KU or KSU.

09-19-2006, 07:55 AM
Lzen Banded Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Oz Casino cash: $-529308	KU's Meier hurting more than he let on CJOnline Link By Kevin Haskin The Capital-Journal LAWRENCE -- In hindsight, leaving freshman quarterback Kerry Meier in at quarterback may not have been the right move for Kansas in a double-overtime loss Friday at Toledo. Meier could be seen shaking his right hand after a hit early in the fourth quarter, and KU coach Mark Mangino acknowledged Sunday the injury limited his quarterback's range of motion. "Early in the fourth quarter he got rolled under a pile," Mangino said. "I asked him during the game if he was OK and he said he was. Actually, after the game I found out he wasn't, but he's a 19-year-old kid who's extremely competitive. He didn't want to come off the field." Although Meier did not receive any repetitions in practice Sunday, Mangino expects his starter to be ready Saturday when Kansas (2-1) plays South Florida (3-0) at 6 p.m. in Memorial Stadium. Kansas does not disclose injuries, though Meier appeared to hurt his wrist or hand. He was examined by a team surgeon, who informed Mangino the injury would take about 48 hours to heal, enabling Meier to return to practice early this week. "It affected his range of motion," Mangino said. "and we could tell after the game watching the tape he had a little bit of a problem. "But gee whiz, he is a tough customer and I think that type of mentality in the long run will benefit us." The 37-31 setback included four interceptions Meier threw, including one in the second overtime. In addition, a botched handoff between him and running back Jon Cornish ended the first OT with the Jayhawks only needing to set up a field goal attempt after holding Toledo scoreless. Yet Meier did guide KU on a 69-yard scoring march in the fourth quarter, which he capped by running in the game-tying two-point conversion at the 3:55 mark. While his arm looked dead on the overtime interception, other balls he threw had considerable zip. He finished 23 of 41 for 243 yards, with two touchdowns. Along the sideline, the KU medical staff detected bruising, Mangino said, but Meier insisted he was fine. "I made a coaching decision to leave him in the game, so any turnovers that were thought to be attributed to him should be attributed to me," Mangino said. "We're not going to make any excuses. Hindsight is always 20-20 vision. "But when you consider all the other things he did in the game, he kept our offense in the game all night long with his plays. The reason we were able to compete with five turnovers was because of Kerry, too."
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09-19-2006, 09:59 AM	#21
Lzen Banded Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Oz Casino cash: $-529308	However, I do find it quite comical that fans of a team that hasn't been to a bowl the past couple of years is talking trash on a team that has been to bowl games 2 of the past 3 years. __________________ Conversation would be vastly improved by the constant use of four simple words: I do not know.
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09-19-2006, 10:25 AM	#25
NJ Chief Fan DAMMIT CARL! Join Date: Mar 2005 Casino cash: $10004900	that kid Meier looks promising, didnt look that bad as a frosh
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