Zlatnik Surprise Emerges On Jayhawks Offensive Line
Guard Zlatnik surprised as a key blocker for Kansas with strong size and mobility. Coach Gill highlights his ability to block 300-plus pound tackles and notes deep line competition alongside returning Thorson and steady Hawkinson Capra Marrongelli. Quarterback Kale Pick praises the unit for depth and cohesion built during heat training.
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Gill
Jayhawks
Thorson
Hawkinson
Capra
Marrongelli
Hatch
Riley Spencer
Spencer
Alex Smith
Kale Pick
Pick
Chiefs face two thousand-yard backs in training camp clash
Jamaal Charles rushed for 37 yards on four carries as the Chiefs weigh roles with free agent signing Thomas Jones. Jones, 11-year veteran, and Charles enter camp after each posted 1,000-yard seasons, leaving coach Haley and GM Pioli to define a two-man backfield and individual responsibilities.
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Larry Johnson
Chiefs
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Thomas
Jackie Battle
New York Jets
Chris Johnson
Steven Jackson
Haley
Scott Pioli
Lamar Hunt
Jamaal
Kansas Jayhawks reshuffle as linebackers thin after exits
Kansas University coach Turner Gill announced linebacker Jacoby Thomas was removed from the team for academic reasons while Ed Fink is out for the season. Injuries and departures leave KU thin at linebacker as Kale Pick and Jordan Webb compete for the starting quarterback role with no timetable for a decision.
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Kansas University
Turner Gill
Jacoby Thomas
Texarkana
Texas
Thomas
Ed Fink
Gill
Jayhawks
Halden Tharp
Drew Dudley
Steven Johnson
Justin Springer
Steve Mestan
Delavan
Wis
Todd Reesing
Kale Pick
Jordan Webb
Chuck Long
Chuck
Pick
Walk-ons Awarded Scholarships for 2010 Season
Gill announced that offensive lineman Alex Smith and wide receiver Reece Petty earned scholarships for the 2010 season. The decision weighed work ethic, academics, and loyalty as seniors, with Gill noting the players and their families were excited.
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Gill
Alex Smith
Reece Petty
Smith
Norton wins KGA Senior title at Crestview
Two-time Kansas Amateur champion Bryan Norton of Mission Hills captured the KGA Senior Amateur Championship at Crestview Country Club after a rain delay, finishing 3-under 69 for a 140 total and beating defending champion Don Kuehn by two. In the Super Senior division, Fred Rowland of Leawood won, and Larry Nelson of Salina took the Net Division title.
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Kansas
Bryan Norton
Mission Hills
Crestview Country Club
Norton
Don Kuehn
Kansas City
Fred Rowland
Leawood
Larry Nelson
Salina
Gill Praises Four Tech players in recent practice notes
Gill lauds cornerbacks Greg Brown and Isiah Barfield, tight end Tim Biere, and defensive end Tyrone Sellers for production and leadership. Brown and Barfield seek time in a deep DB group while Biere appears the starter at tight end. Sellers competes with Kevin Young for opposite Jake Laptad at end.
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Gill
Greg Brown
Isiah Barfield
Tim Biere
Tyrone Sellers
Brown
Barfield
Biere
Sellers
Kevin Young
Jake Laptad
Perkins to remain in Lawrence after KU retirement
Kansas University athletic director Lew Perkins announced plans to retire on September 4 2011 and stay in Lawrence with his wife Gwen. He noted they chose Lawrence long before retirement and love the university and community after coming to KU in June 2003.
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Kansas University
Lew Perkins
Lawrence
Perkins
Gwen
Grizzlies weigh performance bonuses in new deals
Henry waits in summer league as Memphis discusses bonuses not offered before. GM Chris Wallace notes other teams include incentives, while Grizzlies and Tellem defend Henry from unequal treatment. Vasquez also unsigned as negotiations extend, Henry ready to perform for any team.
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Chris Wallace
Tellem
Greivis Vasquez
Henry
Wallace
Memphis
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