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Kansas Jayhawks News and Notes 7.30.15

Happy.... Friday eve?

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Kansas Football Reports for Fall Camp Aug. 5; Fan Appreciation Day Set for Saturday, Aug. 8

KU will open practice Thursday, Aug. 6 and will hold its first full-pad practice on Tuesday, Aug. 11. The Jayhawks will go through their first two-a-day practice on Wednesday, Aug. 12. All practices are closed to the public with the exception of Fan Appreciation Day, which will be held in Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 8.

Bragg’s progress pleases Beaty | KUsports.com

With more experienced players ahead of him on KU’s offensive line and at least three other Jayhawks vying for spots on the depth chart at Bragg’s position, Beaty was asked if he thought the former four-star prospect was still a year away from contributing and his answer emphasized the importance of the next five weeks.

Big 12's 2015 All-Underrated team - Big 12 Blog - ESPN

DL Ben Goodman, Kansas: The best leader on this Kansas team is a nice flex talent who's back in his natural defensive end role and should excel under the new coaching staff.

Kyle Moore-Brown Set to be Inducted into Arena Football League Hall of Fame

Moore-Brown's lasting legacy shined at Kansas where he was a three-year letterwinner at defensive tackle from 1990-92, and helped the Jayhawks post a 8-4 overall record in 1992, capped by a 23-20 victory over BYU in the Aloho Bowl, the Jayhawks first bowl win in 31 years.

Are KU's fourth-year seniors better than one-and-dones? | CJOnline.com

Received an email recently from a Topekan named Larry with a suggested story topic: "I feel the one-and-done recruits don't do KU much good. ... In that vein, I'd like to see an article comparing one-and-dones and our 4 year stars."

I figured I'd give this a shot. Is it true that KU's fourth-year seniors perform better than the Jayhawks' one-and-dones?

KU target Giles to play at Oak Hill | KUsports.com

Giles, who is ranked No. 2 in the recruiting class of 2016 by Rivals.com, averaged 23 points, 11 rebounds, three assists and two blocks his junior year. He has a final list of KU, Duke, North Carolina, Wake Forest and Kentucky. He’s currently setting up visits to all five schools and plans on announcing his choice in October or November.

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Could Dan Mullen's extra eligibility idea really work for college football? - CBSSports.com

Dan Mullen has a counter-proposal to the NCAA's forthcoming eligibility standards.

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Phillies trade Cole Hamels to Rangers - CBSSports.com

The much-rumored Phillies ace Cole Hamels has been traded to the Rangers, CBSSports Baseball Insider Jon Heyman reports. The trade is a 6-for-2 swap. Here are the details, per multiple reports.

No deal: Mets GM says Carlos Gomez trade 'will not transpire' - CBSSports.com

The Mets appeared to have added an impact bat in advance of the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline, but now GM Sandy Alderson says the team hasn't acquired Carlos Gomez.

KU basketball's Cliff Alexander among NBA rookies with the most to prove this season | CJOnline.com

Following his plummet from a potential lottery pick at the beginning of the 2014-15 college basketball season to an undrafted free agent following June's NBA Draft, former Kansas Jayhawk Cliff Alexander has a massive chip on his shoulder.

Eric Berry says he's cancer free, back practicing with Chiefs - CBSSports.com

Chiefs safety Eric Berry beat cancer and returned to Chiefs practice.

LOOK: Raiders get dissed by One Direction, then strike back on Twitter - CBSSports.com

Here's what happens when an NFL team and a boy band get into it on Twitter.