Kansas Football Star Power Drought Hints at Fresh Faces
In 2010 Kansas football, no clear marquee star emerges as Turner Gill builds depth. Sophomore Toben Opurum and others compete for breakout roles while veterans like Jake Laptad and Chris Harris show solid seasons but lack breakout star status. The coach hints stars will be born this season as new players like Daymond Patterson and Kale Pick vie for attention.
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Kansas University
Kansas
Turner Gill
Toben Opurum
Gill
Tanner Hawkinson
Jake Laptad
Chris Harris
Laptad
Harris
Tim Biere
Bradley McDougald
Daymond Patterson
Christian Matthews
Chris Omigie
Kale Pick
Dodge City
Opurum
Brandon Bourbon
Potosi
Jim Harbaugh
Stanford
Reggie Mitchell
Peters recalls Mario Chalmers moment shaping KU recruit choice
Zach Peters, a 15 year old 6 9 Kansas pledge in 2012, recalls April 7 2008 when Mario Chalmers hit the game tying three as KU beat Memphis 75 68 in overtime tagged by a dramatic Alamodome crowd. Peters, then in Plano Texas, watched from near the backboard and later commits to Kansas. He notes family height and his growth trajectory while aiming for future Lawrence arrival.
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Zach Peters
Kansas University
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San Antonio
Memphis
Alamodome
Mario Chalmers
Mario
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Atmos
Prestonwood Christian Academy
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Christy Peters
Zach
Eastern Illinois
Christy
Garrett
Evan
Lawrence
Firebirds meet ace from THS in regional showdown
Free State High hosts Topeka High in a regional playoff as Firebirds chase a win behind ace Ty Geary. Free State is 16-4, Topeka 7-13, with Geary noted for a recent near no hitter and the Trojans expected starter adding drama to an afternoon matchup.
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Topeka High
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Hill
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FSHS
Ty Geary
Geary
Lawrence High
Lions
Free State
Topeka
KU football players honored on All-Big 12 preseason
Kansas University lineman Tanner Hawkinson and linebacker Halldon Tharp earned second-team spots on Phil Steele's All-Big 12 preseason list. Additional KU selections include Tim Biere, Drew Dudley, Chris Harris, Jacob Branstetter, Daymond Patterson on third team and Jeremiah Hatch, Jake Laptad, Alonso Rojas on fourth team.
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Haldon Tharp
Hawkinson
McPherson High
Todd Reesing
Football Writers Association of America
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Tharp
Mulvane High
Nebraska
Tim Biere
Drew Dudley
Chris Harris
Jacob Branstetter
Daymond Patterson
Jeremiah Hatch
Jake Laptad
Alonso Rojas
Laptad
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