Willis' Dawning Start for Kansas Faces Baylor Challenge
Kansas true freshman Ryan Willis starts against Baylor, a 44 point underdog, in a debut seen as a rough but meaningful learning experience. Beaty evaluates Willis amid injuries to Cummings Cozart and Ford, noting Willis's arm but limited mobility as the quarterback situation tests the young passer.
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Kansas faces Baylor with Millweard or Wil lis backup plan
Kansas University football risks using true freshman Ryan Willis or graduate assistant turned backup T J Millweard as the No 3 QB against No 3 Baylor after losing three quarterbacks this season. Millweard, a UCLA transfer, serves as Willis back up while Kansas contends with an uncertain injury-depleted quarterback depth chart ahead of the game.
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Self notes Jayhawks strengths and venue anecdotes
Kansas coach Bill Self described the Midland Theater in Kansas City as a strong showcase site for events and weddings, recalling his daughter Lauren’s Aug 16 2014 wedding reception there. He praised Perry Ellis as looking best among KU players and discussed Coaches Vs Cancer season kickoff with media, alongside Norm Stewart Kim Anderson Bruce Weber Kareem Richardson and others. Wichita State coach Gregg Marshall was ill and could not attend.
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Havili Drives KU Volleyball to Early Top Ten Status
Kansas University enjoys a 3-0 start and top 10 AVCA ranking as sophomore Ainise Havili anchors the offense with 12.6 assists per set. Bechard credits her balance, decision making, and footwork for creating options for Tiana Dockery, Kelsie Payne, Taylor Soucie, and Madison Rigdon while KU leads the nation in assists and kills per set.
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