Kansas Jayhawks News and Notes 8.16.13

Kansas Jayhawks News and Notes 8.16.13

Kansas Football

The top 25 players in the Big 12: No. 8 - Big 12 Blog - ESPN

Was wondering how high he would make it in the list.  Honestly seems a bit low, but then again, what can you expect coming off of that season last year?

The Sideline Report with Marcus Jenkins-Moore | The Newell Post | KUsports.com

This piece is awesome. I love getting to see the personalities of the guys.  It definitely makes the player easier to root for.

Taylor Cox puts red-shirt on back burner | KUsports.com

Just don't lock that red shirt away.  As talented as I'm sure he is, I'm not thinking there will be any significant playing time for him

Could Bryce Petty be the next Johnny Manziel? - ESPN

Mundine is a good choice here, although other than Sims and Heaps, I think most of the national media could put the entire team on their unknown list.

Numbers reveal areas of improvement - Big 12 Blog - ESPN

Nitpicking, but that should be "areas FOR improvement".  Good thing they could only pick one, or I'd have spent all day reading this.

Big 12 conference 2013 Week 12 predictions - ESPN

No surprise here.  I fully expect them to have us going 0-9 in the Big 12 this year.

KU left tackle Aslam Sterling sheds pounds, grabs starting spot - KansasCity.com

Glad to see him drop the weight. I know that can be really tough.

Kansas Basketball

Johnson signs one-year deal to play with team in Poland | KUsports.com

Good news for him.

Missouri adds ex-Jayhawk Tania Jackson | KUsports.com

We have lost one to the dark side.....

Misc.

Expanded instant replay necessary, but challenge system is the wrong move | The Strike Zone - SI.com

Texas A&M could sue autograph brokers if Manziel declared ineligible - College Football - SI.com

North Carolina AD says P.J. Hairston will play next season | SI Wire

Eye On College Basketball - CBSSports.com Maryland's move to Big Ten coming at a cost of tens of millions

Eye On College Basketball - CBSSports.com Candid Coaches: Which 2014 prospect will have best NBA career?Eye On College Basketball - CBSSports.com One-handed high school phenom offered roster spot by Florida