Kansas Jayhawks News and Notes 9.27.13

Kansas Jayhawks News and Notes 9.27.13

Doing this earlier than the last few weeks, so the Friday links will be significantly lighter than normal. This will give us plenty to talk about tomorrow though.

Kansas Football

KU offensive line seeking more toughness during bye week | KUsports.com

Definitely need to get more physical up front. Not sure how much of that can be fixed during the bye week

KU great Galen Fiss to get Browns honor | KUsports.com

I'm obviously too young to weigh in on this, as I had to look up Fuss to find out who he was and what he did. However, it's always nice to have our guys recognized at the next level.

Kansas Basketball

Donors to get reserved seats at Late Night | KUsports.com

I get that you want to give donors the recognition and perks, but how much do you want to bet the "small percentage" of seats reserved grows each year?

Ex-Jayhawk Peters cleared to play for Arizona | KUsports.com

Congrats to him. Wish him the best at his new school.

Misc.

EA Sports will stop producing college football game - ESPN

Not surprised, although I thought they would try to get one more title in.

USC athletic director Pat Haden lobbies NCAA to reduce sanctions - ESPN Los Angeles

Saw this one coming...

What to watch in the Big 12: Week 5 - ESPN

Should be some interesting action this weekend.

Ranking college basketball's best current programs | One And One - SI.com

A few mild surprises here, but nothing with arguing about.

O'Bannon settles with EA and CLC, NCAA still remaining - College Football - Michael McCann - SI.com

This should put pressure on the NCAA to settle, since they are the ones most actively exploiting the players as representatives of the member schools.

NFL franchise in London is foregone conclusion | The MMQB with Peter King

This looks like a logistical nightmare. Doubt it happens before 2025.

Ridiculous Stories of the Day:

Oklahoma prisoner dialed 911 to report escape

I hope this guy isn't out in the same facility as the two guys he ratted out. And I'm guessing those guards are going to be fired.

Hair of the Dog Dave, rare craft beer, on sale for 2 grand

If I drank, no way I'd ever pay that much, no matter how much of it goes to charity.