Long's hiring aims high for KU athletic leadership
Chancellor Douglas Girod stressed the need for an athletic director with national exposure to raise Kansas's profile as an AAU research university and attract top coaches. He cited Drue Jennings and Jeff Long's national footprint as key to drawing distinct perspectives and elevating KU's program on the national stage.
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KU taps Jeff Long as new AD amid football rebuild
Jeff Long begins as University of Kansas athletic director on August 1 with a football program that has not had a winning season since 2008 and has suffered nine to 12 losses yearly. He pledges to break the cycle but notes no detailed talks with coach David Beaty, who is 3-33 in three seasons, as he starts on campus and plans staff meetings.
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Long jokes about vertical leap at KU athletic director intro
Bill Self reaction frames Jeff Long's first KU remarks as athletic director. Long jokes he cannot help Self with vertical jump, after committee leader Drue Jennings quipped about leaping buildings. The moment underscores Long's focus beyond basketball and his plans for KU athletics.
Self defends De Sousa amid NCAA eligibility questions
Kansas coach Bill Self spoke in the Lied Center hallway after a 45 minute news conference introducing Jeff Long as KU athletic director. He said Silvio De Sousa is eligible for the 2018 19 season following an NCAA eligibility review amid a federal subpoena tied to a college basketball corruption probe.
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