Kansas Jayhawks News and Notes 8.12.13

Kansas Jayhawks News and Notes 8.12.13

Kansas Football

KU football fosters confident mindset | KUsports.com

I'm glad the football team is confident. I just wish I could feel the same way.

Opinion: August crucial for these 5 KU football players | KUsports.com

Coleman is the one listed I'm most interested in following.  Although that's probably just because our WR is so up in the air right now

Bowen, KU football assistants adjust roles to maximize new defense | KUsports.com

While not super informative, it's nice to get a peek behind the scenes of the program.

Kansas Basketball

KU staying in soon-to-be-renewed Champions Classic | KUsports.com

I had thought this was already renewed, since doing so is such a no-brainer.  Glad to see it go on, and hopefully we can start winning these games.

Former KU basketball champion Dean Smith to receive Medal of Freedom | KUsports.com

Always good to see a Jayhawk honored, although it's hard to tell how much of his getting honored is for his time as a Jayhawk.

ESPN Tip-Off Marathon running schedule - Men's College Basketball Nation Blog - ESPN

We aren't on here yet, but we will be later tonight.

Cory Jefferson, Baylor could pose surprising challenge for Kansas, Oklahoma State | One And One - SI.com

I'd love to see a really competitive Big 12 this year. This seems like the same old story with Baylor though.  Like the Royals, I won't believe the preseason hype until I see tangible good results in-season.

Hoop Thoughts: Josh Pastner, Mark Few size up hoops season ahead - College Basketball - Seth Davis - SI.com

I really like Travis Ford. If he wasn't on the Big 12, I'd probably root for his teams to win the conference every year.  Honestly, I'm willing to share a couple titles with OSU over the next 5 years or so to help Ford stick around.

Misc.

Bilas clowns the NCAA, NBC's EPL plans and more - More Sports - Richard Deitsch - SI.com

KU soccer fifth in Big 12 preseason poll | KUsports.com

LeBron says NBPA 'going backwards,' that his 'voice could be huge' - CBSSports.com

Dream team: Ex-Jayhawk Hull-Tietz relishes pro softball job | KUsports.com

Opinion: Former KU golfer Woodland shows glimpses of greatness | KUsports.com