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***** OFFICIAL 2013 KANSAS FOOTBALL THREAD *****
It's a New Year, and with new recruits coming in and some actual expectations for the coming season, it seemed the right time to start a new thread.
Let's get back to where we used to be... Roster (from Jayhawk Slant)
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Turner Gill really did a number on this program after Mangino left. He was the Herman Edwards of college football.  I don't know if Weis is the answer, but I like his style. He has brought in some very good coaches and is getting decent recruits, especially for a school that only won 1 game last year. In other words, I feel that Charlie has this team headed in the right direction again.
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Weis will do wonders for the program, and they will begin to peak when Snyder leaves again. Deja Vu? |
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And to add to my previous posts about what I would like from the KU program.
I don't expect KU football to ever be elite. I just want a football program that I can be proud of. 7-10 wins per year and the occasional BCS bowl. No losing seasons. That's not too much to ask. Actually, I think that's what KU fans should expect.
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On a side note, I share the same birthday as Bill Snyder.
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The 98' season was more important then most realize. If KSU would have fulfilled what they were capable of then they would have had a Title and something for a new coach to work with for a decade. Instead they shit the bed for 2 minutes and didn't give a **** in their shitty bowl game. I would like to add that I think the Snyder is an abysmal bowl coach. (Sorry to hijack the thread) |
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Reality is a bitch. If KSU hires another excellent head coach he will move on to the next big thing. It is what it is. |
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Had a really nice conversation during my son's football practice with a friend close to KU's Athletic Department. Very frank, very positive about all of the programs. Guys, we have a lot to look forward to.
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When Chris Martin decided to explore Mt. Dumbass, I was wondering who might take over that spot on the D-Line. Then I remembered Andrew Bolton was in-bound.
Link D-line coach: KU newcomer Bolton rusty, but star talent When former five-star defensive end Chris Martin was dismissed from the Kansas University football program this offseason after a run-in with the law, KU fans started to utter the name Andrew Bolton more than just about any other.  Photo by Nick KrugKansas University defensive lineman Andrew Bolton stretches during practice on Friday, Aug. 9, 2013, at the Jayhawks’ fall camp. Bolton, a juco newcomer, has star potential once he knocks off some rust, according to his coach on the KU defensive line, Buddy Wyatt. Because of his elite blend of power and speed, Bolton, a 6-foot-3, 280-pound defensive end from Hinds (Miss.) Community College, developed quite a reputation during the recruiting process for being the type of player who could make a major difference in a short time. While his potential to do that remains intact, defensive line coach Buddy Wyatt cautioned about expecting too much too soon from the former three-star prospect who chose Kansas over offers from Iowa, LSU and Mississippi State. “I think those are fair expectations,” said defensive line coach Buddy Wyatt of the excitement surrounding Bolton. “But, obviously, you can’t expect too much of a young man who hasn’t played in so long that’s coming off of a knee injury, as well. It may not be the first half of the season when his true colors show up, but I think eventually they will show up.” Bolton suffered the injury early on in the 2012 season, which gave him a chance to rehab the knee throughout his final year at Hinds. Although his entire world has changed in the past couple of months — from juco to Division I, a new address, new teammates — Bolton said he felt he had adjusted well to Lawrence. “It is a long way from home,” he said with his thick Mississippi accent. “But it’s been a good experience, meeting all of the players that have been here and spending time with ’em. I’m comfortable.” Wednesday, during his chance to speak with the media, Wyatt said he had seen improvement throughout fall camp from nearly every player in his group, including Bolton. “His biggest strength is his size and his athleticism,” Wyatt said. “He’s got a little rust we need to knock off because he hasn’t played ball in a while. But once he gets it, I think we’re gonna be really, really impressed with what he can do.” Buck wild At least a couple of KU’s interior defensive linemen have been impressed by the blur they’ve seen on the edge of the line from their outside pass rushers, known as Bucks. During Wednesday’s media session, nose tackles Ty McKinney and Keon Stowers praised Buck trio Ben Goodman, Michael Reynolds and Darius Willis for a strong camp thus far, with Stowers even going as far as to say the three had played well enough to make up for the loss of Martin. “I don’t think the talent level has dropped there,” Stowers said. Veterans shine When asked to identify the defensive linemen who had looked the best during the opening week of camp, Wyatt did not hesitate to single out a couple of veterans. Wyatt said seniors Keba Agostinho (6-2, 277, first-string RE/T) and Kevin Young (6-3, 287, second-string nose tackle) had been among the most productive and confident players through the first seven days of camp. “I think we have a lot of guys who are playing the best that they have since I’ve been here,” Wyatt said. “Keba probably stands out the most. He’s really playing hard and working hard and running to the football. He’s been very productive this camp.” Asked for his guess about why the upperclassmen had done so well, Wyatt pointed to two factors. “No. 1, they’re tired of people saying they’re no good,” he said. “So they have a little chip on their shoulder. And, No. 2, they know there’s new blood, new competition, and that’s gone a long way toward making the whole group better.” Combs coming along He came in as the No. 1-ranked juco player in the country and was one of the better-known Jayhawks before ever arriving on campus. But even his big personality did not make junior defensive tackle Marquel Combs immune to the difficulties of making the transition to Div. I football. “He started off slow,” Wyatt said of Combs. “He’s adjusting to a new system, new techniques and playing against Div. I competition, but I see him getting better and better as we go through practices.” Combs’ slow start did not discourage Wyatt because the 6-3, 290-pound pocket-pusher maintained a good attitude throughout the transition period. “As we go, I think he’s understanding that just because he’s got some skills and he’s been rated No. 1, he’s still gotta put in the work,” Wyatt said. “He wasn’t here in the spring, so he’s gotta kind of catch up on the mental part of it. He’s realizing that, ‘Hey, I can’t just go out there and play and be as successful as I have been in the past.’ But he’s a smart guy. He knows when he plays good and he knows when he plays bad. And you can talk to him.”
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My son's football team had their equipment checkout this morning, and had a nice conversation with some of the other parents about KU football. A couple of noteworthy things...
1. The kicking game will be vastly improved. One of the things a friend has seen in practice is that we have a couple of guys that can kick it deep. Apparently, Trevor Pardula has been bouncing his kicks off the back wall of the practice field...through the end zone. 2. HNTB is doing the stadium upgrade - there are known issues with water under the stadium (sitting in that valley) and onf HNTB's areas of expertise is water management. Scuttlebutt off of the phog is that we might see some plans before the first game. Excitement is definitely building. 3. The fitness level of the team is very high. Most of the team is dialed in, but some of the new guys aren't where they need to be. Apparently, there is fit, and then there's Holsopple fit. The strength and conditioning coach has implemented an interesting system where the players go through regular assessment, and there are three levels. Newbies work to get to the second level, second level guys work to get to the third level. Only way you get to the third level is by getting voted in by the guys that are already there.
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