KUbackfield depth eyed as reserves push for carries
Kansas reserves eye more opportunities as Devin Neal and Daniel Hishaw Jr. anchor the backfield on the Doak Walker Award watchlist. Levion Morrison Muhammad Harry Stewart III and Johnny Thompson Jr. vie for roles behind the star duo, with coach Jonathan Wallace stressing versatility and pass protection.
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Teen Quincy Wilson shines in USA 4x4 relay at Olympics
US teen sprinter Quincy Wilson, youngest US male Olympian in track, ran the opening leg as the United States 4x400 relay team fought back to finish third in 2 minutes 59.15 seconds. Teammates Vernon Norwood Bryce Deadman and Christopher Bailey steadied the effort after a slow start, Bailey closing to secure a final. Wilson, who has an NIL deal with New Balance, noted his teammates lifted him after a rough opening stretch.
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Kansas football fall camp names rising in 2024 season
The format features rapid interviews with many assistants and players as head coach Lance Leipold and KU coordinators discuss early camp standouts. Several young prospects and veterans receive praise, with recurring mentions and notes on their potential roles and remaining questions for 2024.
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Brown Emerges As Vocal Leader For Jayhawks
Jayhawks linebackers coach Chris Simpson says JB Brown has earned locker room respect and carries weight when he speaks. Entering his senior season, Brown is the most established returning front seven performer besides Jerome Robinson, with Cornell Wheeler needing leadership from Brown and Wheeler to steady the unit.
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Simmons Eyes Guard Role Behind Ford Jr and Baynes at KU
Darrell Simmons Jr. shows growth under Lance Leipold as Nolan Gorczyca moves to tackle. The sixth-year veteran, who started 38 games at Iowa State, looks to back up Michael Ford Jr. and Kobe Baynes at guard while Shane Bumgardner competes for center, and Bryce Foster may push for guard.
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Marvin Grant Seen As Key Player For Kansas 2024
Coach Leipold praises Marvin Grant for improved health and movement and predicts he will play a larger role in 2024. Grant is slated to start at safety alongside O J Burroughs as a cornerstone of the Jayhawks secondary.
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Kansas kicker competition centers on Weinrich and Piepergerdes
KU coach Lance Leipold says Charlie Weinrich remains very consistent and has a slight edge for the starting kicker role after a Spring Showcase, with Owen Piepergerdes in the mix and Tabor Allen as a third option. Weinrich, a Leawood native and Blue Valley HS product, redshirt sophomore, transferred from Nebraska and has yet to attempt a field goal in college.
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Bumgardner Poised to Challenge For KU Center Role
Shane Bumgardner, named winter reigning D II best center, committed to Kansas and appears set to replace Mike Novitsky. He has had a strong summer, and expectations are rising for his impact at KU.
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