Ten Kansas players to watch in new conference season
A KU preview highlights top 10 newcomers and returnees to watch including Nick Sizemore at fullback and Darius Willis at inside linebacker. The piece gauges how these transfers and freshmen like Darrian Miller Br and Brandon Bourbon fit the Jayhawks in the Big 12 setting and predicts early impact potential.
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Nick Sizemore
Kansas University
Darius Willis
Jayhawks
Sizemore
Willis
Turner Gill
Buffalo
Gale Sayers
John Riggins
Nolan Cromwell
Memorial Stadium
Darrian Miller
Walter Payton
Earl Campbell
Miller
Brandon Bourbon
Tony Pierson
Michael Cummings
Jimmay Mundine
Reynolds
Toben Opurum
JaCorey Shepherd
Malcolm Walker
Webb Remains in Position for KU Quarterback Start
KU coach Turner Gill and offensive coordinator Chuck Long continue to evaluate quarterback options entering the third week of preseason camp with 18 days left before the season opener. Sophomore leadership and competition for the starting role remain the focal points as readied depth charts take shape.
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Kansas University
Turner Gill
Chuck Long
Gill
Jayhawks Adjust to QB Battle and Defensive Line Depth
Kansas football weighs starting quarterback between Jordan Webb and Quinn Mecham as coaches near a decision while defensive end John Williams is counted on for production. Patrick Dorsey’s injury looms over the offense as long weeks of practice fuel scrutiny of leadership and demeanor ahead of game week.
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Nick Krug
Journal-World Photo
Kansas University
Jordan Webb
Jayhawks
Kansas
Webb
John Williams
Quinn Mecham
Long
Gill
Kansas football Dorsey out six to eight weeks after foot injury
Kansas University defensive tackle Patrick Dorsey, a senior from Houston, will miss six to eight weeks with a broken foot, jeopardizing his season. The Jayhawks must search for replacements as the defensive line adjusts. Matt Tait ranks top DTs including Dorsey and John Williams, noting Dorsey’s heart and placement.
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Matt Tait
Patrick Dorsey
Jayhawks
Kansas University
Houston
Dorsey
Nick Krug
Journal-World
Miami booster alleged to have given gifts to 72 UM athletes
Tim Reynolds reports former Miami booster Nevin Shapiro, jailed for a $930 million Ponzi scheme, claimed to provide money, cars, yacht trips, jewelry, and other gifts to 72 University of Miami football players and others from 2002 to 2010. He named players such as Vince Wilfork and Devin Hester and alleged payments linked to recruits and parties, with one case involving an abortion. Tyrone Moss said he accepted $1,000. The Yahoo report also mentions basketball coach Frank Haith and a $10,000 payment to recruit DeQuan Jones in 2007. MIAMI, page 5B.
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Nevin Shapiro
Miami
Yahoo! Sports
Shapiro
Vince Wilfork
Jon Benson
Antrel Rolle
Devin Hester
Willis McGahee
Sean Taylor
Tyrone Moss
New University of Missouri
Frank Haith
DeQuan Jones
Yahoo Report
Haith
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