Mitchell to join Gill’s KU staff - KansasCity.com

H/T to ChiefsWolf for the article, this rumor started picking up steam yesterday. This is a big hire for Coach Gill from a recruiting standpoint. - Denver

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good hire.

Come on back Mr. Bolton.

Turner Gill is introduced to the Kansas Athletic dept:

Gill, I'm Bill and this is Phil. Gill, I'm Phil and this is Jill. Gil, I'm Jill, you know Bill, Phil...

by labbadabba on Dec 22, 2009 8:58 AM CST reply actions

Is anyone else as pumped as I am for this staff?

All these guys have yet to do anything together or accomplish anything in Lawrence (other than Mitchell…and the fact that Gill pasted KU here when he was playing), but the reputation of all of these guys as good coaches who are great player’s coaches and recruiters is pretty unbelievable for a 5th year head coach at his first BCS gig to pull together.
Now hopefully these guys can get our class locked up (definitely priority number one) and maybe sign some surprises as a bonus.
Also, does this lock up Keeston Terry since Mitchell has already recruited him?

by 2.1 seconds left on Dec 22, 2009 11:14 AM CST reply actions

I'm extremely pleased with the staff taking shape...

it’s clear that the University is committed to paying top dollar for a good staff and Turner Gill is surrounding himself with great people. I think when the hire was made we all felt that if he could do that it would put to rest many of the fears regarding his hire.

In terms of Mitchell locking up Terry, not sure…but it can’t hurt. I also think we’ll see him pay major dividends going into the next class especially.

Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.

by Owen Kemp on Dec 22, 2009 11:25 AM CST up reply actions

can it be august now please?

Turner Gill is introduced to the Kansas Athletic dept:

Gill, I'm Bill and this is Phil. Gill, I'm Phil and this is Jill. Gil, I'm Jill, you know Bill, Phil...

by labbadabba on Dec 22, 2009 11:30 AM CST up reply actions

You are echoing the sentiments of most fans...

and nearly EVERY player…anyone associated with Kansas football is ready to get out there and put last year behind us.

Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.

by Owen Kemp on Dec 22, 2009 11:33 AM CST up reply actions

As much as I love KU Football.....

March and April might be pretty good times to be a Jayhawk too.

I think we’re decent at another sport too.

There simply is no substitute for experience.

by Rivethead on Dec 22, 2009 4:02 PM CST up reply actions

just speculation, but does Mitchell see that the end is near for Zook at Illinois

and wants to preemptively jump ship? couldn’t blame him if he did, though maybe he just sees more upside and can return to one of his first employers.

You used to know me as benf.... Now you know my true identity...MacGyver

by SagehenMacGyver47 on Dec 22, 2009 11:46 AM CST reply actions

I think that certainly has to be part of it...

they just got rid of 4 coaches if I’m not mistaken immediately following the season. I think both O and D-Coord were included in that. Kind of a last chance for Zook. You can stay, but you have to make changes…if it doesn’t improve…you are gone, type thing.

I also think that Gill has a lot to sell to a coach in terms of Kansas right now as well.

Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.

by Owen Kemp on Dec 22, 2009 11:55 AM CST up reply actions