Four more former Jayhawks received invitations to NFL mini-camps after the 2013 NFL draft. Center Trevor Marrongelli received an invite to the Detroit Lions’ mini-camp, but has yet to decide if he will take the opportunity. Marrongelli started 30 games during his Kansas career, playing both guard and center. He started his last 24 games [...]
Kansas football coach Charlie Weis announced on Monday that senior tight end Nick Sizemore has been suspended for the first three games of the 2013 season due to a violation of team rules. “As I have previously stated, every player on our team knows and understands our rules and regulations,” Weis said. “They also know [...]
Linebacker Ben Heeney caught a lot of eyes during Saturday’s spring game while representing the Blue team. The media voted Heeney as the defensive MVP after he collected five tackles, including one for a loss. But Heeney was not the only linebacker who shined this past weekend. Sophomore Jake Love also impressed people, including Kansas [...]
Nearly a year ago, the Kansas football team under coach Charlie Weis in his first year took the field for the annual spring game. Former Notre Dame quarterback Dayne Crist looked sharp, accurately slinging the football around the field to different wide receivers. Running back Tony Pierson broke off big runs. There finally was a [...]
Kansas junior quarterback Jake Heaps shined by completing 20 of 28 passes for 257 yards and four touchdowns in Saturday’s spring game to lift the Blue team to a 34-7 win over the White team. Local media voted Heaps co-offensive MVP for the game. Kansas coach Charlie Weis said there were a couple of plays [...]
KU Athletics hosted the annual Kansas Football Spring Game Saturday afternoon April 13. KU’s 2013 season will begin on Saturday Sept. 7 against South Dakota.
As the Kansas Jayhawks continue their offseason workouts and prepare for the Spring Game this Saturday, the players are working on figuring out their roles for next season. For junior running back Tony Pierson, he already knows what his role will be on offense under Kansas coach Charlie Weis. Oddly enough, Pierson doesn’t expect to [...]
After a quiet 2012 season for junior quarterback Jake Heaps, his duties as a player for the Jayhawks have changed. He was known by everyone as just a BYU transfer and sat out during the season due to NCAA transfer rules. Now, he’s the team’s starting quarterback and is a vital part of the team’s [...]
Kansas football coach Charlie Weis announced yesterday morning that the program signed defensive back Brandon Hollomon. Hollomon spent the 2012 season at Los Angeles Pierce College and is the 27th player to join the Jayhawks’ 2013 recruiting class. The Philadelphia native played in eight games last year at Pierce College, helping his team to a [...]
In case you haven’t noticed, this is Charlie Weis’ first time being in the same place for back-to-back football seasons. Since 2009, Weis has spent each off-season landing a coaching job in another location. In 2009, Notre Dame let Weis go after a 6-6 record. Weis returned to the NFL when the Kansas City Chiefs [...]
Kansas coach Charlie Weis announced Monday morning that senior linebacker Huldon Tharp will not return to Kansas next season. Tharp has battled injuries throughout his career as a Jayhawk and decided to conclude his playing career. “Physically my body just can’t hold up anymore,” Tharp said. “I love KU and have enjoyed my time being [...]
Kansas coach Charlie Weis continues to work on the Jayhawks’ football program after a busy signing week last Wednesday. Weis announced Monday that defensive coordinator Dave Campo is now the assistant head coach for the defense and will coach the defensive backs. Clint Bowen previously coached the defensive backs, but shifted to the linebackers after [...]
Kansas coach Charlie Weis went into signing day with 11 guaranteed commits and gained 14 more on Wednesday. The Jayhawks have 25 signees and one walk-on, giving them a total of 26 recruits. Weis will work with his 18 junior college transfers, and he’s excited to see the players work together. With two defensive linemen [...]
After a busy Wednesday at the Anderson Family Football Complex, Kansas coach Charlie Weis spoke to the Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence Wednesday evening in the Lied Center. Weis was selected to be the keynote speaker for the Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence’s Youth of the Year event that recognizes outstanding local youth. [...]
NAME—YEAR—HOMETOWN—PREVIOUS SCHOOL—DATE SIGNED/CLEARED QUARTERBACKS- 2 Jordan Darling—FR—Overland Park, Kan.—Shawnee Mission East—2/6 Montell Cozart—FR—Kansas City, Mo.—Bishop Miege—2/6 RUNNING BACKS- 1 Colin Spencer—FR—Dallas, Texas—Woodrow Wilson—1/22 WIDE RECEIVERS- 3 Ishmael Hyman—FR—Manalapan, N.J.—St. John Vianney—2/6 Mark Thomas—JR—Jamaica, N.Y.—Nassau CC—2/6 Rodriguez Coleman—JR—Cincinnati, Ohio—Garden City CC—2/6 TIGHT ENDS- 1 Ben Johnson—FR—Basehot, Kan.—Basehor Linwood—2/6 OFFENSIVE LINEMEN- 4 Michael Smithburg—JR—Fairfield, Iowa—Iowa Western CC—12/19 [...]
The Super Bowl is considered the biggest sports game of the year in the United States. Fans around the country host parties, regardless of whether their favorite team is in the game. The game is used as an excuse to fire up the grill and get drunk. So what’s the problem with Superbowl Sunday? The [...]
