Kansas Jayhawks News and Notes 8.26.13

Kansas Jayhawks News and Notes 8.26.13

Kansas Football

Kansas City Star : A new beginning for KU quarterback Jake Heaps

I love these pieces.  It's great to be able to get into the heads of some of the players.  I was excited for BYU when they got him, and now I'm even more excited we have him.

KU coach Charlie Weis says he doesn't know when, if juco OL Pearce Slater will return to campus | KUsports.com

Regardless of the circumstances, when you don't talk to Coach, it doesn't look good.

Opinion: A look at KU’s football fortunes | KUsports.com

I disagree with the rankings a little bit, but overall, my only main issue is saying the KSU will be our hardest one to win.  I'd probably say OU, Texas, OSU and Baylor will all be harder

KU walk-on kicker surprises | KUsports.com

After Moody, I can help but love a good walk on story.

KU safety Dexter Linton motivated by miss | KUsports.com

Definitely looks to have taken failure and transformed it into something good.

A blessing in disguise: Kansas CB Greg Allen recalls Hurricane Katrina | KUsports.com

Funny how things work out sometimes.  Obviously Katrina was horrible, but good things do come from disasters.

Ravens sign ex-Jayhawk QB Crist | KUsports.com

Happy for the guy, but really surprised.

Weis: UCLA transfer a 'top-line talent | CJOnline.com

If you get the guy without fighting, and he looks to be at worst good depth, taking him is a no-brainer.

Kevin Haskin: If nothing else, Weis attracting QBs to KU | CJOnline.com

Considering QB is the most important position, this statement can't be anything but good.

Cozart turning heads at KU's camp | CJOnline.com

Definitely sounds like we will have some good options at QB in the next few years.

Kansas Basketball

Opinion: Bonnie puts on quite a show | KUsports.com

I like Bonnie personally, and she has done a wonderful job in the tournament, bit I'd like to see us finish above .500 in the Big 12.

Bill Self’s squad ready to go | KUsports.com

I know it's still early, but I'm pumped for the season already.

Dallas prep Mudiay taps SMU | KUsports.com

Congrats to Coach Brown.

Misc.

KU soccer drops opener | KUsports.com

Scott wins Barclays; Woodland 1 back | KUsports.com

KU soccer clobbers Pacific | KUsports.com

Opinion: Fans, friends gather for golfer Gary Woodland | KUsports.com

Nebraska Cornhuskers recruit Zack Darlington airlifted to hospital after hit - ESPN

Big 12 agrees to deal with Liberty Bowl - Big 12 Blog - ESPN

3-point shot: AAC needs a strong SMU - ESPN

New Mexico's Cullen Neal survives nightmarish health scare -- college basketball - ESPN

Heisman campaigns may be fading, but small schools still find plenty of value | Campus Union - SI.com