Lightfoot shows growth as KU tunes up for season
Kansas notes from recent exhibitions against Missouri and Pittsburg State highlight Devonté Graham and Udoka Azubuike as keys with Billy Preston adding frontcourt depth. Mitch Lightfoot explains his off season focus on size strength and expanding his offensive game ahead of final exhibition vs Fort Hays State.
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Beaty defends contract as Kansas slumps to eight straight losses
Kansas coach David Beaty, amid a 3-30 record and an eight game skid, said he is not worried about his contract after a home loss to winless Baylor. He stressed building with experienced juniors and seniors and noted a 2021 extension with a $3 million buyout. He cited roster maturity and differences versus Iowa State and TCU.
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Beaty defends job amid facts dispute in KU football roster notes
Beaty defended his contract stance and roster-building strategy during a Big 12 coaches call, arguing he would have built more stability with four to five year players. He criticized reliance on transfers inherited from Charlie Weis and noted eight fourth or fifth year scholarship players remain. Kansas Athletics cites privacy over scholarship status in FOIA context.
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Beaty Won’t Reveal Kansas Football Scholarship Count
Kansas coach David Beaty declined to disclose the number of scholarship players after a home loss to Baylor as he discussed the program’s ongoing reclamation. He noted KU has previously been around 84 scholarships this season, below the NCAA limit of 85, with some walk-ons included.
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