KU QBs settle first-team reps with rock paper scissors
Kansas coach David Beaty uses a game of chance to gauge whether Montell Cozart or Ryan Willis earns the season opening quarterback job. Neither has secured the starter role as the competition nears Rhode Island, with Beaty stressing a fluid depth chart and possible rotation. Willis, last year’s starter, faces questions after injury and late-game decision issues. Cozart, sidelined by a shoulder issue last season, seeks a stronger hold.
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Montell Cozart
Kansas
David Beaty
Cozart
Ryan Willis
Rhode Island
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Willis
Michael Cummings
Texas Tech
TCU
Ulysses opens with strong showing hosts quad
Lakin girls coached by Davidson faced Ulysses and Meade in a tough opener. Davidson noted nervous starts but saw some grit and potential from a young squad. He emphasized needing fewer errors and quicker defense as the Broncs regroup for the upcoming quad events. Ulysses showed streaky serving and depth as they pounded through the match.
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Meade
Broncs
Ulysses
Davidson
Kansas State backs share spotlight in versatile backfield plan
Charles Jones will start at Stanford as Kansas State showcases a deep backfield. Justin Silmon Calvin Warmack and Alex Barnes all factoring in, with coach Bil Snyder signaling a running back committee and possible varied packages to keep defenders guessing.
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Kansas State
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Wildcats
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Don
Alex Barnes
Bil Snyder
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Justin
K-State
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Dimel
Snyder
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Silmon
Warmack
Barnes
Dante Barnett
Iowa State
Bill Snyder
Manhattan
In-state rosters bound by caps across Kansas colleges
Roster reports show in-state player counts near caps with Coffeyville and Highland at 43 in-state players and 20 out-of-staters. Dodge City and Garden City dipped below full rosters in 2013 2015, while Independence hovered near the 43 in-state threshold. Pirates have not kept a full active roster since 2012 with cuts possibly filling spots.
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Dodge City
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Chiefs star Justin Houston to miss early season
Chiefs linebacker Justin Houston will start the season on the physically unable to perform list after ACL rehabilitation. Trainer Rick Burkholder said he is about six months out and will be reevaluated during the bye week by James Andrews.
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Justin Houston
Rick Burkholder
Houston
Burkholder
James Andrews
Josh Mauga
Derrick Johnson
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