Kansas Jayhawks News and Notes 8.20.13

Kansas Jayhawks News and Notes 8.20.13

Sorry guys, hectic morning for me today.  Coming late, but I didn't want to just throw links up.

Kansas Football

Quarterback the Big 12's great unknown - Big 12 Blog - ESPN

Could this be the year where defenses start to shine in the Big 12?

KU football announces Heaps, Heeney, Sims and Stowers as captains | KUsports.com

Not surprised by any of these picks. The "leadership committee" thing seems like a cheap PR stunt though.

Opinion: KU QB Heaps set for success | KUsports.com

It's a miracle! A Keegan column that I have absolutely no issues with...

Special teams standout Ford aims for KU's starting WR job | KUsports.com

Glad to see the guys who put in hard work last year get a shot.

Misc.

Kendrick Lamar elevates the game ... of #midmajorrapnames | One And One - SI.com

ESPN creates bowl between MAC, Sun Belt teams - ESPN

NCAA rules Marine Steven Rhodes can play immediately for Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders - ESPN

Court allows scholarship case vs. NCAA to proceed - ESPN

NCAA weighing options on First Four locale - ESPN

VCU band leader gets more cash, assistant - Men's College Basketball Nation Blog - ESPN