Special teams shine in KU win over UNLV 46 24
Kansas State star Charles Gordon electrified Memorial Stadium with an 82 yard punt return setting up KU scores in a 46 24 victory over UNLV. Greg Heaggans added a 32 yard return while Johnny Beck matched a career four field goals. Coach Mark Mangino praised the unit for its edge and the team amassed 211 return yards on seven plays. The KU punter Curtis Ansel excelled in field position duties as Beck and Bowen highlighted the family effort and momentum from the special teams display.
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Whittemore shines as KU storms past UNLV in rain
Kansas quarterback Bill Whittemore set a career best with 270 passing yards and three TDs while rushing for 65 yards as KU overcame rain and Northwestern. Wideout Clark Green fueled the win with 187 total yards as the Jayhawks answered critics and look ahead to Wyoming.
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Kansas loses command on road in UNLV tilt
80-degree kickoff under sunny skies contrasted with last week’s cold rain. KU players Sid Bachmann and Reggie Curry started on defense as Jones and Gordon contributed returns and coverage. Charles Gordon’s 82-yard punt return set school history marks, while KU’s miscues included a late second-quarter spike that Mangino called inexcusable. Remuise Johnson added an interception. Gabe Toomey suffered a nose stitch. The Jayhawks scored 46 points, their highest since 1999, in a loss that featured a disputed Nantkes fumble and a half-time score by UNLV’s Larry Croom. Mike Hamrick’s AD background noted.
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