KU **** OFFICIAL 2012 Kansas Football Repository Thread **** - Page 230

ArrowheadHawk · 09:53 AM

New Coach, New year, new thread.

Sat, Sept. 1 SDSU at Kansas Memorial Stadium
Lawrence, KS at 6:00p.m. CT Jayhawk IMG TV Network

Sat, Sept. 8 Rice at Kansas Memorial Stadium
Lawrence, KS FSN at 2:30p.m. CT Fox Sports Net

Sat, Sept. 15 TCU at Kansas Memorial Stadium
Lawrence, KS at 11:00a.m. CT FX

Sat, Sept. 22 Kansas at No. Illinois
DeKalb, Illinois

Sat, Oct. 6 Kansas at Kansas State Bill Snyder Family Stadium
Manhattan, KS

Sat, Oct. 13 Okla. St. at Kansas Memorial Stadium
Lawrence, KS

Sat, Oct. 20 Kansas at Oklahoma Oklahoma Memorial Stadium
Norman, OK

Sat, Oct. 27 Texas at Kansas Memorial Stadium
Lawrence, KS

Sat, Nov. 3 Kansas at Baylor Floyd Casey Stadium
Waco, TX

Sat, Nov. 10 Kansas at TT Jones AT&T Stadium
Lubbock, TX

Sat, Nov. 17 Iowa State at Kansas Memorial Stadium
Lawrence, KS

Sat, Dec. 1 Kansas at West Virginia
Morgantown, W.V.

**Lzen** · 08-09-2012, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wickedson

0 conference games no?

Yes, that is correct. But you didn't make that distinction.
Mangino went 2-10 his first season. The next season, he got the Jayhawks into the Tangerine Bowl. 2 years later, they played in the Ft. Worth Bowl (?) and then 2 years later they won the Orange Bowl. That's a pretty good progression.

**Lzen** · 08-09-2012, 01:02 PM

Thursday, August 9, 2012

By Matt Tait

Although text messages and social media have changed recruiting, the story of how linebacker Anthony McDonald landed at Kansas University pays homage to Ma Bell.

“There really wasn’t a recruiting pitch,” McDonald said. “When I saw (KU) coach (Charlie) Weis calling me, (I thought) ‘You want me, coach, I’m all yours. One more year.’”

Before taking the phone call from his former coach, the 6-foot-2, 235-pound Notre Dame middle linebacker said he had no immediate football plans lined up for 2012. In fact, he had not even reached out to any other schools about playing out his final season of eligibility after graduating.
“I kind of knew in the back of my mind if coach Weis wanted me I was gonna go here,” McDonald said. “That (phone call) sealed the deal.”

Of course, it did not hurt that spending the next year at Kansas would mean a reunion with former Sherman Oaks, Calif., high school and Notre Dame teammate Dayne Crist, a guy McDonald called the best quarterback he’d ever seen and the kind of friend to whom he likes to give a hard time.
“Dayne gets mad when I say this, but Notre Dame offered me first,” McDonald said. “I’m just happy that we started our career together and we can end it together. It’s been a fun ride.”

Throughout the offseason, McDonald kept in close touch with his old friend and, little by little, began to learn about KU.

“He didn’t really recruit me,” McDonald said of Crist. “He just told me how great of a town this is. He told me how great the facilities are here, and I was like, ‘Really?’ And he said, ‘Dude, they’re better than Notre Dame.’ I didn’t believe him, but I came here and saw everything with my own two eyes.”

McDonald officially committed to KU after graduating from Notre Dame in May and reported to campus at the beginning of June. Since then, it’s been nothing but good vibrations for the California kid and the Jayhawks.
“We counted on him giving us a physical presence and leadership, and then anything he could contribute to us on the field we’re really, really happy about,” KU linebackers coach DeMontie Cross said. “So far, he’s come in and done exactly what we’ve asked him to do.”

Listed as a starter at middle linebacker on KU’s most recent depth chart, McDonald brings much needed grit and game experience to a fairly young unit.

“We knew he was a tackle-to-tackle type of a linebacker, we knew he’d be a pretty good hitter and that’s what we’re seeing,” defensive coordinator Dave Campo said.

According to McDonald, there are many differences between KU and Notre Dame, but he said they are not as much about football as one might think.
“(Lawrence is) a lot more of a college town,” McDonald said. “That’s the biggest difference. Everyone’s more welcoming, there’s a lot more pride behind the hometown team here. I like it a lot.”

Nine months ago, when McDonald thought about his future, he envisioned beginning his journey to join the CIA or FBI, lifelong goals that, for now, have been put on hold for one more season of smashmouth football.
“Coach Weis knows what I’m capable of, and I think it’s time to showcase that,” McDonald said. “I just really appreciate the opportunity coach Weis has given me, and I’m really gonna take advantage of that and run with it.”

Mr. Laz · 08-13-2012, 10:20 AM

Posted by Matt Tait August 13, 2012 at 11:05 a.m.

What caught my eye at Day 12 of Fall Practice

KU's wide receivers (clockwise from left, Chris Omigie, Ricki Herod, Kale Pick and Omigie) work on catching fade routes in the end zone during Monday's practice. by Matt Tait

Blocking took on an extra emphasis at this morning’s Kansas football practice, the first of two sessions today.

Not only did all of the position groups spend a little extra time working on the skill, but the team’s most important blockers — the offensive linemen — worked out with a little different look.

Junior tackle Riley Spencer was not on the field this morning. No word on why, but I have heard that he’s dealing with some kind of a knee injury. We get a chance to meet with Coach Weis around noon, so we’ll get the scoop then.

With Spencer out of the lineup, for now, junior Gavin Howard slid over to right tackle and defensive-lineman-turned-offensive-lineman Randall Dent worked with the first team at right guard.

Dent looks good. Like Aslam Sterling, he’s moving well for a man his size (6-4, 300) and he looks to be in much better shape than he has been during the past couple of seasons when he was on the defensive line.

Offensive guard Randall Dent (64) has spent the past couple of practices working with the first team. by Matt Tait

There certainly still is time for Sterling (6-5, 360) to make his way onto the first string, but, whether Spencer is out for a little while or a long while, getting Dent some meaningful reps with those first-teamers should benefit KU’s depth in a big way.

I also think it shows you a lot about Howard, a guy who, just a few weeks ago, was a major question mark but now appears to be creeping into that category with Tanner Hawkinson, Duane Zlatnik and Trevor Marrongelli as guys you would label steady and solid.
I watched Howard a lot today and the one thing that stood out to me that I hadn’t noticed before is his strength. He’s got a good frame (6-4, 300) but he also appears to have some muscle behind it.

Perhaps because we all had the day off yesterday, the media turnout at today’s practice was pretty low. So low, in fact, that Coach Weis noticed and actually made it a point to reward those of us who did show up with 20 extra minutes of practice watching. That gave me time to focus on more than just the O-Line, so here’s what else caught my eye at Day 12 of fall practice.

• While Spencer was not even on the field this morning, two Jayhawks were busy riding the bikes. D-Back Brian Maura and linebacker Anthony McDonald spent the first 40 or so minutes of practice on the exercise bikes in the southwest corner of the practice fields. As I mentioned, we’ll try to get an update on all of KU’s injuries a little later today.

KU offensive line coach Tim Grunhard leans over to instruct some of his linemen during stretching on Monday. by Matt Tait

• With a good chunk of my time focused on the O-Line, I thought it was really interesting to see O-Line coach Tim Grunhard coaching his guys even during stretches. He walked up and down the line and reminded each one about gaps and assignments. This coaching staff really stresses the mental side of the game as much as the physical, so I’m guessing this was part of hammering that point home. Cool to see a guy using every minute he gets to coach, though.

• I know it’s different in practice than it is during live action, but this offensive line really looks like it has a chance to be a solid run-blocking unit. Of course, it’s going to be just important, if not more so, for these guys to pass protect, but they all look really physical driving blockers downfield. As I mentioned earlier, the running backs spent a good chunk of the early portion working on downfield blocking and the wide receivers and tight ends worked on the same thing. I know you’ve all heard this a lot, but this is the kind of thing that makes those of us in the media continually say that this team will line up right, execute better and look like it knows what it’s doing out there. It’s the little things.

• During the sled drill that followed stretching, KU flashed a look at most of its first-string guys. Depending on what happens with Dent, Spencer and Sterling, and depending on what kind of package they’re running, the first unit looked like this: RT - Howard, RG - Dent, C - Marrongelli, LG - Zlatnik, LT - Hawkinson, TE - Ragone, TE/FB - Smiley, QB - Crist, RB - Pierson, WR - Pick, WR - Patterson.

• Finally, the Coach Weis song of the day was “Born to Be My Baby” by Bon Jovi. This is the kind of tune that proves you’re a die-hard Bon Jovi fan.

• We’ve got our next press conference with Weis around noon today and we’ll also get interviews with a few offensive players at that time, so keep an eye out for audio clips a little later.

Offensive linemen Aslam Sterling (rear) and Gavin Howard (70) work on a driving blockers down the field as OL coach Tim Grunhard looks on. by Matt Tait

Bambi · 08-13-2012, 10:47 AM

Not quite The Gridiron but I'll take it...

HolyHandgernade · 08-13-2012, 10:55 AM

www.theshiver.com

Tons of video interviews and a practice highlights video, check it out.

qabbaan · 08-13-2012, 11:55 AM

Interesting that MacDonald would play after graduating from a different school and without any professional prospects. He was only a special teamer at ND
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Bump · 08-13-2012, 12:50 PM

I didn't know Tim Grunhard was the o-line coach. Awesome.

Imon Yourside · 08-13-2012, 01:18 PM

Really looking forward to the season, haven't done that since Mangino's last year here.

Bambi · 08-14-2012, 11:45 PM

OL kid out of Kentucky commits tonight. 6'-6" 305

Joey Bloomfield

**Saulbadguy** · 08-15-2012, 06:59 PM

Who wins more games this season: Dayne Crist or Jordan Webb?

Braincase · 08-15-2012, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

Who wins more games this season: Dayne Crist or Jordan Webb?

So, you are literally asking, "Who has a better chancing of recovering - the worst team in the Big 12 or the worst team in the Pac 12?".

Which conference is a better conference, Saul? Webb's chances might be a touch better considering some of the weak players in the Pac. Time will tell.

**Saul Good** · 08-17-2012, 01:12 PM

Anyone going to the pep rally tonight?

Braincase · 08-17-2012, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saul Good

Anyone going to the pep rally tonight?

Yep. Your wife going?

**Saul Good** · 08-17-2012, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Braincase

Yep. Your wife going?

Nope. Hell, she's always hated the Jayhawks. It's a recent emotion for me.

Actually going to RA tonight. They are having an 80s night, and we're going with a group of friends dressed like assholes. Come to think of it, they are all Jayhawks. I need new friends.

Bambi · 08-17-2012, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saul Good

Anyone going to the pep rally tonight?

Not in town but being that you're interested these guys will be giving updates throughout the evening.

We'll be live Tweeting from the #KUKickoff tonight at Corinth Square.
— Prairie Village Post (@pvposter) August 17, 2012

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08-09-2012, 01:02 PM	#3437
Lzen Supporter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Jan Quadrant Vincent 16 Casino cash: $2200692	Following Weis to Kansas an easy call for ex-Irish linebacker Thursday, August 9, 2012 By Matt Tait Although text messages and social media have changed recruiting, the story of how linebacker Anthony McDonald landed at Kansas University pays homage to Ma Bell. “There really wasn’t a recruiting pitch,” McDonald said. “When I saw (KU) coach (Charlie) Weis calling me, (I thought) ‘You want me, coach, I’m all yours. One more year.’” Before taking the phone call from his former coach, the 6-foot-2, 235-pound Notre Dame middle linebacker said he had no immediate football plans lined up for 2012. In fact, he had not even reached out to any other schools about playing out his final season of eligibility after graduating. “I kind of knew in the back of my mind if coach Weis wanted me I was gonna go here,” McDonald said. “That (phone call) sealed the deal.” Of course, it did not hurt that spending the next year at Kansas would mean a reunion with former Sherman Oaks, Calif., high school and Notre Dame teammate Dayne Crist, a guy McDonald called the best quarterback he’d ever seen and the kind of friend to whom he likes to give a hard time. “Dayne gets mad when I say this, but Notre Dame offered me first,” McDonald said. “I’m just happy that we started our career together and we can end it together. It’s been a fun ride.” Throughout the offseason, McDonald kept in close touch with his old friend and, little by little, began to learn about KU. “He didn’t really recruit me,” McDonald said of Crist. “He just told me how great of a town this is. He told me how great the facilities are here, and I was like, ‘Really?’ And he said, ‘Dude, they’re better than Notre Dame.’ I didn’t believe him, but I came here and saw everything with my own two eyes.” McDonald officially committed to KU after graduating from Notre Dame in May and reported to campus at the beginning of June. Since then, it’s been nothing but good vibrations for the California kid and the Jayhawks. “We counted on him giving us a physical presence and leadership, and then anything he could contribute to us on the field we’re really, really happy about,” KU linebackers coach DeMontie Cross said. “So far, he’s come in and done exactly what we’ve asked him to do.” Listed as a starter at middle linebacker on KU’s most recent depth chart, McDonald brings much needed grit and game experience to a fairly young unit. “We knew he was a tackle-to-tackle type of a linebacker, we knew he’d be a pretty good hitter and that’s what we’re seeing,” defensive coordinator Dave Campo said. According to McDonald, there are many differences between KU and Notre Dame, but he said they are not as much about football as one might think. “(Lawrence is) a lot more of a college town,” McDonald said. “That’s the biggest difference. Everyone’s more welcoming, there’s a lot more pride behind the hometown team here. I like it a lot.” Nine months ago, when McDonald thought about his future, he envisioned beginning his journey to join the CIA or FBI, lifelong goals that, for now, have been put on hold for one more season of smashmouth football. “Coach Weis knows what I’m capable of, and I think it’s time to showcase that,” McDonald said. “I just really appreciate the opportunity coach Weis has given me, and I’m really gonna take advantage of that and run with it.” __________________ If at first you don't succeed ...skydiving is not for you.
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08-13-2012, 10:20 AM	#3438
Mr. Laz Don't Tease Me Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: KS Casino cash: $11047037	Posted by Matt Tait August 13, 2012 at 11:05 a.m. What caught my eye at Day 12 of Fall Practice KU's wide receivers (clockwise from left, Chris Omigie, Ricki Herod, Kale Pick and Omigie) work on catching fade routes in the end zone during Monday's practice. by Matt Tait Blocking took on an extra emphasis at this morning’s Kansas football practice, the first of two sessions today. Not only did all of the position groups spend a little extra time working on the skill, but the team’s most important blockers — the offensive linemen — worked out with a little different look. Junior tackle Riley Spencer was not on the field this morning. No word on why, but I have heard that he’s dealing with some kind of a knee injury. We get a chance to meet with Coach Weis around noon, so we’ll get the scoop then. With Spencer out of the lineup, for now, junior Gavin Howard slid over to right tackle and defensive-lineman-turned-offensive-lineman Randall Dent worked with the first team at right guard. Dent looks good. Like Aslam Sterling, he’s moving well for a man his size (6-4, 300) and he looks to be in much better shape than he has been during the past couple of seasons when he was on the defensive line. Offensive guard Randall Dent (64) has spent the past couple of practices working with the first team. by Matt Tait There certainly still is time for Sterling (6-5, 360) to make his way onto the first string, but, whether Spencer is out for a little while or a long while, getting Dent some meaningful reps with those first-teamers should benefit KU’s depth in a big way. I also think it shows you a lot about Howard, a guy who, just a few weeks ago, was a major question mark but now appears to be creeping into that category with Tanner Hawkinson, Duane Zlatnik and Trevor Marrongelli as guys you would label steady and solid. I watched Howard a lot today and the one thing that stood out to me that I hadn’t noticed before is his strength. He’s got a good frame (6-4, 300) but he also appears to have some muscle behind it. Perhaps because we all had the day off yesterday, the media turnout at today’s practice was pretty low. So low, in fact, that Coach Weis noticed and actually made it a point to reward those of us who did show up with 20 extra minutes of practice watching. That gave me time to focus on more than just the O-Line, so here’s what else caught my eye at Day 12 of fall practice. • While Spencer was not even on the field this morning, two Jayhawks were busy riding the bikes. D-Back Brian Maura and linebacker Anthony McDonald spent the first 40 or so minutes of practice on the exercise bikes in the southwest corner of the practice fields. As I mentioned, we’ll try to get an update on all of KU’s injuries a little later today. KU offensive line coach Tim Grunhard leans over to instruct some of his linemen during stretching on Monday. by Matt Tait • With a good chunk of my time focused on the O-Line, I thought it was really interesting to see O-Line coach Tim Grunhard coaching his guys even during stretches. He walked up and down the line and reminded each one about gaps and assignments. This coaching staff really stresses the mental side of the game as much as the physical, so I’m guessing this was part of hammering that point home. Cool to see a guy using every minute he gets to coach, though. • I know it’s different in practice than it is during live action, but this offensive line really looks like it has a chance to be a solid run-blocking unit. Of course, it’s going to be just important, if not more so, for these guys to pass protect, but they all look really physical driving blockers downfield. As I mentioned earlier, the running backs spent a good chunk of the early portion working on downfield blocking and the wide receivers and tight ends worked on the same thing. I know you’ve all heard this a lot, but this is the kind of thing that makes those of us in the media continually say that this team will line up right, execute better and look like it knows what it’s doing out there. It’s the little things. • During the sled drill that followed stretching, KU flashed a look at most of its first-string guys. Depending on what happens with Dent, Spencer and Sterling, and depending on what kind of package they’re running, the first unit looked like this: RT - Howard, RG - Dent, C - Marrongelli, LG - Zlatnik, LT - Hawkinson, TE - Ragone, TE/FB - Smiley, QB - Crist, RB - Pierson, WR - Pick, WR - Patterson. • Finally, the Coach Weis song of the day was “Born to Be My Baby” by Bon Jovi. This is the kind of tune that proves you’re a die-hard Bon Jovi fan. • We’ve got our next press conference with Weis around noon today and we’ll also get interviews with a few offensive players at that time, so keep an eye out for audio clips a little later. Offensive linemen Aslam Sterling (rear) and Gavin Howard (70) work on a driving blockers down the field as OL coach Tim Grunhard looks on. by Matt Tait __________________
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