KU ***** OFFICIAL 2015 KANSAS FOOTBALL THREAD ***** - Page 23

Mr_Tomahawk · 08:15 AM

Let's go...

Rob Likens (Offensive Coordinator)

"Rob has been a major player in some of the best offenses in the history of college football,” Beaty said of his new OC, who enjoyed great success at Louisiana Tech and helped lead Cal's 2013 offense to several school records and put the 2014 version in the Top 10 nationally. “I have always been a fan of Rob's ability to develop players who produce at a high level. Rob has learned from some of the best in the country and is as fine of an offensive mind as I have been around. Rob is a man of integrity and character and I cannot wait for our team to be able to benefit from his wisdom."

Zach Yenser (Offensive Line - Run Game Coordinator)

A source with knowledge of the rest of the Kansas University football coaching staff told The Journal-World on Tuesday night that Cal assistant coach Zach Yenser would join Beaty's staff as the offensive line coach and run game coordinator.

Cal coach Sonny Dykes later confirmed the news via a statement given to Cal's Rivals.com site.

Clint Bowen (Defensive Coordinator)

Je'Ney Jackson (Strength and Conditioning)

"Je'Ney brings a great familiarity with the University of Kansas as well as a wealth of experience in the strength and conditioning world," Beaty said. "His ability to develop and relate to our players will be a large part of our initiative moving forward. He is widely regarded as one of the top coordinators in this field. He is without a doubt, my most important hire and we are honored to have him here."

Kevin Kane (Linebackers)

"I always admired Kevin as a player, but I am even more impressed with his ability to teach and develop young players. He is a tireless recruiter and he is as well thought of in the Kansas City community as anyone I know. He will bring an energy and toughness to our team that we will all benefit from. It has been fun watching his linebackers play over the years and I'm glad that he is now coaching our guys.”

Calvin Thibodeaux (Defensive Line)

"His players exhibit responsibility, toughness and passion and we are looking forward to him bringing those elements to KU. His ability as a coach is only surpassed by his upstanding character and integrity as a man."

Klint Kubiak (Wide Receivers)

"He is as hard of a worker as I have ever seen in our profession. His ability to connect with his players in the NFL and at Texas A&M has been impressive to watch. Our wide receivers will benefit greatly from his experience."

Gene Wier (Director of High School Relations)

"Not only is he fulfilling a lifelong dream of becoming a Jayhawk, but he will certainly add a much-needed element to our staff. His long-standing relationships with the great coaches of the state will allow us to better understand and serve our coaches."

Schedule

Sept. 5 South Dakota State
Sept. 12 Memphis
Sept. 19 Bye Week
Sept. 26 at Rutgers
Oct. 3 at Iowa State*
Oct. 10 Baylor*
Oct. 17 Texas Tech*
Oct. 24 at Oklahoma State*
Oct. 31 Oklahoma*
Nov. 7 at Texas*
Nov. 14 at TCU*
Nov. 21 West Virginia*
Nov. 28 Kansas State*
* - Big 12 Conference game

Bambi · 07-13-2015, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Lzen

Does anyone know how good is South Dakota State? Tickets are cheap. I don't mean to be a bandwagon fan but I don't want to waste my time going to a game if they're just gonna get whooped. Is this the same team that beat KSU a year or two ago?

They played a couple years ago and KU won. KU should win but you never know in college football. Enjoy the game!

Bambi · 07-30-2015, 07:06 PM

Today Ryan Noel officially switched his prediction for Amani Beldsoe to attend Kansas.

This comes as the second prediction for KU in the past month for the best player out of Kansas in years staying home.

Anyone know what's going on?

Fansy the Famous Bard · 07-30-2015, 07:08 PM

Weis left.

Bambi · 07-30-2015, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Zeke

Weis left.

haha, love it

Bambi · 08-03-2015, 05:45 PM

Apparently JaCorey Shepherd has moved into the starting defensive backfield for the Eagles.

I always loved this guy's game. He has potential to be a star.

**Buehler445** · 08-04-2015, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bambi

Apparently JaCorey Shepherd has moved into the starting defensive backfield for the Eagles.

I always loved this guy's game. He has potential to be a star.

Heeney got all the attention but Shepherd may have been the best player.

**Lzen** · 08-04-2015, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bambi

Apparently JaCorey Shepherd has moved into the starting defensive backfield for the Eagles.

I always loved this guy's game. He has potential to be a star.

No kidding? Nice.

And didn't that guy start out at KU as a WR? Amazing transition.

Bambi · 08-04-2015, 03:32 PM

He's not the only one this summer...

**Buehler445** · 08-04-2015, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Bambi

He's not the only one this summer...

Makes me sick that he is dirty faider scum. Hopefully he gets out.

Bambi · 08-04-2015, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buehler445

Makes me sick that he is dirty faider scum. Hopefully he gets out.

eh, it's all business at this point

Bambi · 08-05-2015, 04:36 PM

Holy shit...

105 players reported to camp today. We could get an updated roster this evening. #kufball
— JayhawkSlant (@JayhawkSlant) August 5, 2015

**ChiTown** · 08-05-2015, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Bambi

Holy shit...

105 players reported to camp today. We could get an updated roster this evening. #kufball
— JayhawkSlant (@JayhawkSlant) August 5, 2015

Bambi · 08-05-2015, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiTown

With Bloomfield and Visinia now off the roster that means we're looking at around 45 walk-ons.

**ChiTown** · 08-06-2015, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Bambi

With Bloomfield and Visinia now off the roster that means we're looking at around 45 walk-ons.

Yeah, I saw where you were down to, I thought, 62 scholarship players. I think K-State has 40 walk-ons as well, but they have their full allotment of scholarship players - 85.

Bambi · 08-06-2015, 08:16 AM

New players, some we've heard about others are completely new:

DE Mazin Aql — 6-2, 231, Fr., Blue Valley High

PK Nick Bartolotta — 5-7, 195, Soph., College of DuPage

WR Chris Bell — 5-10, 171, Fr., The Woodlands (High), Texas

LB Jacob Davis — 6-2, 242 Wichita Northwest, previously committed to North Dakota State in 2012

LB Kendall Duckworth — 6-1, 205, Fr., Lely High, Naples, Florida

QB Deondre Ford — 6-2, 200, Jr., Dodge City CC; originally from Waco, Texas, has been on campus all summer

WR Deante Ford — 5-10, 165, Fr., Ridge Point High, Missouri City, Texas (same hometown as Nick Harwell)

WR LaQuivionte Gonzales — 5-10, 175, Jr., Texas A&M; transfer is on scholarship and will sit out the 2015 season

P Ruben Guzman — 5-8, 190, Sr., University of Hawaii transfer

LB Hudson Hall — 6-2, 220, Fr., Westlake High, Austin, Texas

OL Larry Hughes — 6-7, 260, Fr., Timber Creek, Texas

DB Hunter January — 6-3, 175, Fr., McGregor (Texas) High, former quarterback

OL Jackson Jenkins —6-4, 308, Fr., Bishop Miege High

OL Beau Lawrence — 6-5, 295, Fr., Blue Valley Southwest, nephew of former KU standout David Lawrence

DL Jason Nix — 6-2, 232, Soph., Rockhurst High

WR Quincy Perdue — 6-3, 210, Soph., University of Alabama-Birmingham transfer

DB Mason Ramirez — 5-11, 205, Fr., Round Rock (High), Texas

OL Mesa Ribordy — 6-4, 245, Fr., Louisburg High

WR Eric Rivers — 5-9, 170, Jr., Bowie High, Arlington, Texas.

LB Marcquis Roberts — 6-1, 216, Jr., South Carolina transfer

WR Joshua Standford — 6-1, 200, Jr., Virginia Tech transfer

OL Hunter Saulsbury — 6-4, 278, Fr., Blue Valley West

DL Taylor Stine — 6-0, 265, Fr., Dallas Jesuit High

01-06-2015, 01:25 PM
Mr_Tomahawk Prestige Worldwide Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Spring Hill, KS Casino cash: $-129474	*** OFFICIAL 2015 KANSAS FOOTBALL THREAD * Let's go... Rob Likens (Offensive Coordinator) "Rob has been a major player in some of the best offenses in the history of college football,” Beaty said of his new OC, who enjoyed great success at Louisiana Tech and helped lead Cal's 2013 offense to several school records and put the 2014 version in the Top 10 nationally. “I have always been a fan of Rob's ability to develop players who produce at a high level. Rob has learned from some of the best in the country and is as fine of an offensive mind as I have been around. Rob is a man of integrity and character and I cannot wait for our team to be able to benefit from his wisdom." Zach Yenser (Offensive Line - Run Game Coordinator) A source with knowledge of the rest of the Kansas University football coaching staff told The Journal-World on Tuesday night that Cal assistant coach Zach Yenser would join Beaty's staff as the offensive line coach and run game coordinator. Cal coach Sonny Dykes later confirmed the news via a statement given to Cal's Rivals.com site. Clint Bowen (Defensive Coordinator) Je'Ney Jackson (Strength and Conditioning) "Je'Ney brings a great familiarity with the University of Kansas as well as a wealth of experience in the strength and conditioning world," Beaty said. "His ability to develop and relate to our players will be a large part of our initiative moving forward. He is widely regarded as one of the top coordinators in this field. He is without a doubt, my most important hire and we are honored to have him here." Kevin Kane (Linebackers) "I always admired Kevin as a player, but I am even more impressed with his ability to teach and develop young players. He is a tireless recruiter and he is as well thought of in the Kansas City community as anyone I know. He will bring an energy and toughness to our team that we will all benefit from. It has been fun watching his linebackers play over the years and I'm glad that he is now coaching our guys.” Calvin Thibodeaux (Defensive Line) "His players exhibit responsibility, toughness and passion and we are looking forward to him bringing those elements to KU. His ability as a coach is only surpassed by his upstanding character and integrity as a man." Klint Kubiak (Wide Receivers) "He is as hard of a worker as I have ever seen in our profession. His ability to connect with his players in the NFL and at Texas A&M has been impressive to watch. Our wide receivers will benefit greatly from his experience." Gene Wier (Director of High School Relations) "Not only is he fulfilling a lifelong dream of becoming a Jayhawk, but he will certainly add a much-needed element to our staff. His long-standing relationships with the great coaches of the state will allow us to better understand and serve our coaches." Schedule** Sept. 5 South Dakota State Sept. 12 Memphis Sept. 19 Bye Week Sept. 26 at Rutgers Oct. 3 at Iowa State* Oct. 10 Baylor* Oct. 17 Texas Tech* Oct. 24 at Oklahoma State* Oct. 31 Oklahoma* Nov. 7 at Texas* Nov. 14 at TCU* Nov. 21 West Virginia* Nov. 28 Kansas State* * - Big 12 Conference game Last edited by Mr_Tomahawk; 01-07-2015 at 08:15 AM..
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Bambi Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New York City Casino cash: $10036993	Today Ryan Noel officially switched his prediction for Amani Beldsoe to attend Kansas. This comes as the second prediction for KU in the past month for the best player out of Kansas in years staying home. Anyone know what's going on?
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Bambi Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New York City Casino cash: $10036993	Apparently JaCorey Shepherd has moved into the starting defensive backfield for the Eagles. I always loved this guy's game. He has potential to be a star.
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Bambi Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New York City Casino cash: $10036993	Holy shit... 105 players reported to camp today. We could get an updated roster this evening. #kufball — JayhawkSlant (@JayhawkSlant) August 5, 2015
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08-06-2015, 08:16 AM	#345
Bambi Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New York City Casino cash: $10036993	New players, some we've heard about others are completely new: DE Mazin Aql — 6-2, 231, Fr., Blue Valley High PK Nick Bartolotta — 5-7, 195, Soph., College of DuPage WR Chris Bell — 5-10, 171, Fr., The Woodlands (High), Texas LB Jacob Davis — 6-2, 242 Wichita Northwest, previously committed to North Dakota State in 2012 LB Kendall Duckworth — 6-1, 205, Fr., Lely High, Naples, Florida QB Deondre Ford — 6-2, 200, Jr., Dodge City CC; originally from Waco, Texas, has been on campus all summer WR Deante Ford — 5-10, 165, Fr., Ridge Point High, Missouri City, Texas (same hometown as Nick Harwell) WR LaQuivionte Gonzales — 5-10, 175, Jr., Texas A&M; transfer is on scholarship and will sit out the 2015 season P Ruben Guzman — 5-8, 190, Sr., University of Hawaii transfer LB Hudson Hall — 6-2, 220, Fr., Westlake High, Austin, Texas OL Larry Hughes — 6-7, 260, Fr., Timber Creek, Texas DB Hunter January — 6-3, 175, Fr., McGregor (Texas) High, former quarterback OL Jackson Jenkins —6-4, 308, Fr., Bishop Miege High OL Beau Lawrence — 6-5, 295, Fr., Blue Valley Southwest, nephew of former KU standout David Lawrence DL Jason Nix — 6-2, 232, Soph., Rockhurst High WR Quincy Perdue — 6-3, 210, Soph., University of Alabama-Birmingham transfer DB Mason Ramirez — 5-11, 205, Fr., Round Rock (High), Texas OL Mesa Ribordy — 6-4, 245, Fr., Louisburg High WR Eric Rivers — 5-9, 170, Jr., Bowie High, Arlington, Texas. LB Marcquis Roberts — 6-1, 216, Jr., South Carolina transfer WR Joshua Standford — 6-1, 200, Jr., Virginia Tech transfer OL Hunter Saulsbury — 6-4, 278, Fr., Blue Valley West DL Taylor Stine — 6-0, 265, Fr., Dallas Jesuit High
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