KU D linemen emphasize faster unit this season
J unior outside linebacker Ben Opurum says KU's defensive linemen have gotten faster from top to bottom after last season. The Jayhawks face Big 12 big linemen, with only John Williams over 300 pounds and the rest at 285 pounds or less.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toben Opurum
Jayhawks
John Williams
KU Hopes Weight Shift Shapes Strength in New Scheme
Kansas University athletic director Sheahon Zenger will speak Monday in a bid to reshape KU athletics. Defensive coach Vic Shealy explains the switch to a 3-4 defense as lighter, quicker linemen like Williams and Dorsey show that athleticism may trump sheer bulk. Dorsey, out six to eight weeks with a broken foot, is 6 feet 273 pounds but bench pressed 500 pounds previously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kevin Anderson
Journal-World Photo
Kansas University
Patrick Dorsey
Toben Opurum
Richard Johnson
Dorsey
Oporum
Johnson
Sheahon Zenger
Vic Shealy
Pat Dorsey
Shealy
Williams
John
Chiefs Focused Haley Sticking to The Plan
Kansas City coach Todd Haley maintains The Plan as the Chiefs finish a mixed preseason with three practices left before facing the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay. After a 14 10 loss to the Rams, Haley says the team is improving each week and shows patience for progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Todd Haley
Kansas City Chiefs
Haley
Chiefs
St. Louis Rams
Green Bay Packers
Green Bay
Charlie Riedel
Dustin Colquitt
KU Hoops Newcomer Kevin Young Praises Jayhawks Team IQ
Kansas University transfer Kevin Young cites high basketball IQ as the season’s backbone for a rebuilding Jayhawks squad. He notes senior Tyshawn Taylor and juniors Thomas Robinson and Elijah Johnson as daily mentors and credits a collaborative, coach-driven culture among teammates during open gym and practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas University
Kevin Young
Tyshawn Taylor
Thomas Robinson
Elijah Johnson
Jayhawk
Loyola Marymount University
Young
Perris
Calif
Bill Self
Robinson
Johnson
Taylor
Jeff
Withey
Justin
Wesley
Conner
Teahan
Jordan
Juenemann
Tyshawn
Thomas
T-Bob
Cabrera lifts Indians past Royals with eighth inning homer
Asdrubal Cabrera belted a three run shot with two outs in the eighth after Jim Thome’s 602nd homer to spark an 8-7 Cleveland win over Kansas City. Joe Smith earned the win and Chris Perez notched his 29th save as Cleveland, seeking pace in the AL Central, avoided another late setback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Asdrubal Cabrera
Jim Thome
Thome
Cabrera
Cleveland Indians
Kansas City Royals
Louis Coleman
Indians
Detroit
Royals
Manny Acta
Joe Smith
Chris Perez
Perez
Ada
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kansas
Speed Demons
Jnewell
Ljworld.com
Opurum
Zenger
Quality Electric Inc
Gary Bedore
Allen Fieldhouse
Alcides Escobar
Escobar
Alex Gordon
Melky Cabrera
Tony Dejak