Heeney Leads KU in Loss to Rice at Rice Stadium
Kansas linebacker Ben Heeney posted a career high 15 tackles and a sack as KU fell 23-14 to Rice. Heeney called the effort good but said the team must finish as a unit. Quarterback Jake Heaps lamented a sloppy passing game, with Tony Pierson delivering a 77 yard TD catch amid few other gains.
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Kansas coach's gamble backfires amid chaotic play calling
Analyzes Kansas coach and play calling during a loss, criticizing a fourth-and-one gamble and a dual role at coach and play-caller. Notes Heaps limited by early game script, Pierson's big yardage, Sims inside runs, Mundine drops, and questions time to fix balance with a depleted roster.
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