Crespino honored with Hall of Fame induction Feb 23, 2008
Glenna Crispino, center, talks about her late husband, Southeast Kansas football legend Coach Craig Crespino, during ceremonies Friday inducting him into the Kansas High School Activities Association Hall of Fame between games at Ted R. Taylor Gymnasium in Girard. With her are her children Erica, left, and Anthony, holding the plaque the family received memorializing Crespino. (SunOnline)
WR Patterson talks about signing with KU Feb 7, 2008
Daymond Patterson is officially a member of the University of Kansas football 2008 recruiting class. The electrifying receiver and return specialist recently vaulted in the elite Texas 100 rankings. (Kansas Sports -- Rivals.com)
Kansas legend passes away Feb 2, 2008
Buller, an Inman High School graduate, is still the all-time leader in Kansas football coaching wins with 335. He lost only 78 games and tied 7, retiring in 1985. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
KU's Mangino hospitalized Jan 29, 2008
Advertisements The Associated Press Kansas football coach Mark Mangino was expected to be released from a Lawrence, Kan. hospital and return to work today after undergoing tests. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Kansas coach Mark Mangino is hospitalized for tests Jan 29, 2008
LAWRENCE Kansas football coach Mark Mangino was expected to be released from a Lawrence hospital and return to work on Tuesday after undergoing tests. A Kansas official told The Associated Press he did not think the situation was a medical emergency for Mangino, 51, who led the Jayhawks to a school-record 12-1 mark and an Orange Bowl victory over Virginia Tech. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
Jaykawks fans thinking about perfect season Jan 19, 2008
It was the greatest season in Kansas football history. Could the same thing be happening with basketball, the schools signature sport. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Orange Bowl the Biggest KU Sports Win Ever? Jan 8, 2008
Its been 40 years since a Kansas football team stretched a season into a second calendar year. Needless to say, it was well worth waiting for. (Phog.net)
Wall seperating himself this season Jan 8, 2008
Kansas Football Recruiting. Highest Rated Commitments/Signees. (Kansas Sports -- Rivals.com)
Kansas football - one of the elite programs in the country Jan 5, 2008
McPherson Sentinel's Sentinet - Sports. Saturday, January 05, 2008. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Kansas Gets Big Chance Against Va Tech Jan 4, 2008
For years, Kansas football was the thing that Jayhawk fans did to warm up for basketball season. Not any more, and the coach - who quipped that the program was coming off "a tough century" - is relishing this moment. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Kansas answers critics Jan 4, 2008
30-day news archives. "That's OK. We're used to that.". (Florida Today)
FIGHTING MANGINOS Jan 4, 2008
John Minton, vice-president of the sports apparel chain, said the shirts were designed in response to what he called several "negative" shirts about University of Kansas football coach Mark Mangino, including disparaging references to his weight, with slogans including "Our Coach Can Eat Your Coach," and similar comments ... John Minton, vice-president of the sports apparel chain, said the shirts were designed in response to what he called several "negative" shirts about University of Kansas... (SunOnline)
COMMENTARY: Kansas establishes itself on gridiron Jan 4, 2008
AP PHOTO/STEVE HELBER Kansas football coach Mark Mangino holds an orange from one of he trophies after the Jayhawks' 24-21 win over Virginia Tech in the Orange Bowl in Miami on Thursday. What can I say: Rock, Chalk Jayhawks. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
Orange Bowl: Kansas vs. Virginia Tech Jan 3, 2008
"(Mangino) came here five or six years ago with a strategy to turn the whole attitude of Kansas football around, instill a certain level of discipline and recruit guys with a lot of character," Reesing said. "The older guys talked about how he worked everyone real hard, and that if you didn't have the right attitude, then he was going to ship you out. All that hard work and discipline he required from his players really turned the team around.". (Virginia Tech Sports -- Rivals.com)
Virginia Tech Brings Experience Into Orange Bowl Jan 2, 2008
"Most people haven't expected this from a Kansas football team," offensive lineman Cesar Rodriguez said. "Most people thought our basketball team was pretty good but nobody expected us to be here."The numbers show exactly how the Jayhawks got here. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Foster talks with the media Jan 1, 2008
"Obviously Kansas doesn't have that tradition that other college programs do. How do you keep your players from not overlooking them?"We talked to our players about the Kansas football team, that they're very similar to us. They're a group that's maybe from what I'm reading they're not the most highly recruited group of guys, we're kind of the same way. (Virginia Tech Sports -- Rivals.com)
Seniors recall early days at Kansas Jan 1, 2008
For many of the seniors, their first memories of Kansas football didn't involve a lot of fans, and certainly not sunshine. (To continue reading this article you must be a subscriber. (Kansas Sports -- Rivals.com)
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McPherson High graduate Sam Archer (right) and fellow University of Kansas football teammate Jake Sharp from Salina Central visited town Wednesday before departing Thursday for the Orange Bowl in Miami, Fla. Jan. 3. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Kansas arrives in Florida for Orange Bowl Dec 28, 2007
We re trying to change the way people think about Kansas football just the way coach Beamer changed the way people think about Virginia Tech football, he said. Mangino hopes the Orange Bowl is a sign of things to come for Kansas, which is 4-6 all-time in bowl games. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
Kansas believes it belongs in Orange Bowl Dec 28, 2007
"We understand what it took for them to build their program and we're kind of on the ground floor ourselves. "We're trying to change the way people think about Kansas football just the way coach Beamer changed the way people thought about Virginia Tech football. " It's hard to imagine a better opportunity to start commanding the nation's respect than next week's game. "I've heard plenty," McAnderson said of Kansas' critics. "And there's something we can do about it. (The Palm Beach Post)
Key visitors expected in Lawrence Dec 15, 2007
This is shaping up to be a key recruiting weekend for the Kansas football staff. There are some key visitors expected to make their way to Lawrence that have been long-time targets of the Jayhawks. (Kansas Sports -- Rivals.com)
Kansas football earns national awards Dec 7, 2007
com - Kansas football earns national awards ... Kansas football earns national awards ... - Kansas football coach Mark Mangino earned a national coaching award, two Jayhawks were named to an All-America team and the entire football team was recognized as well at The Home Depot ESPNU College Football Awards Show here Thursday night. (Kansas Sports -- Rivals.com)
Jayhawks Happy With Orange Dec 4, 2007
This is the first time Kansas football will be playing in January since KU lost to in the Orange Bowl on Jan. 1, 1969 ... A great staff of assistant coaches, tireless work (and) family sacrifices to get Kansas football program in the national spotlight ... Indeed, it was a dream come true for Kansas football. (Phog.net)
KU to the Orange Bowl Dec 3, 2007
- For the first time in school history, the University of Kansas football team has been selected to participate in the Bowl Championship Series (BCS). The Jayhawks (11-1, 7-1 Big 12) will face Virginia Tech (11-2, 7-1 ACC) in the FedEx Orange Bowl on Jan. 3 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Phog.net)
Mizzou Meets the Media: Press Conference Quotes Nov 27, 2007
On preparing for the Big 12 Championship game against Oklahoma: "We're excited about playing in the Big 12 Championship game in San Antonio. It's certainly a goal that we had. I'm very proud of my football team for how they played against a very good Kansas football team. For us, it's just going to be like game week, we're not doing anything different than we normally do. We'll go down Friday afternoon and just lock in the way that we prepare for every game. That's one thing we're really trying... (Mutigers.com)
Thankful for these Thanksgiving sports opinions Nov 24, 2007
There was only one direction to go and I went that way with the zeal and fervor of Kansas football coach Mark Mangino at a Calabash Seafood Buffet. There are a few people in the sports world who should be more thankful than others. (Lumberton The Robesonian, NC)
The Friday Fizz Nov 24, 2007
For me, my big three are the Celtics/Lakers game, the /Kansas football game and the Arizona/Kansas basketball game. Ill be watching much more than just those three, though, so dont call me unless its extremely important. (CatTracks.net)
Cosmonaut back after near-miss in BC Nov 22, 2007
Veteran trainer Mark Danner sports a Kansas Jayhawks placard outside his small stable wherever he goes, so with the Kansas football team still unbeaten deep into this 2007 college football season, the sign has been drawing far more attention than usual on the Churchill backstretch. "We usually only get comments during the basketball season," said Danner. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Fine, Jayhawks move up to No. 2 in BCS poll Nov 22, 2007
The former Black Diamond has helped the Kansas football team achieve its highest-ever ranking. The Jayhawks have moved up to No. 2 in the Bowl Championship Series (BCS) poll behind LSU.. (Sallisaw Sequoyah County Times, OK)
Mangino Knows ISU Won't Be Easy Nov 18, 2007
For fifth-year senior , Kansas football has certainly come a long way since he arrived at KU in 2003. There wasn t a whole lot of respect shown our way from the beginning, Fine said. (Phog.net)
No. 3 Kansas impressive in rout of Cyclones Nov 18, 2007
Meanwhile, Kansas football is better than ever. The Jayhawks are 11-0 for the first time in school history, and the opportunity to be part of college football's biggest show stands within reach. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Kansas struggles, takes down UMKC with late rush Nov 12, 2007
The sellout crowd of more than 16,000 erupted into thunderous cheers during a second-half timeout when the public address announcer said the unbeaten Kansas football team was No. 3 in the latest BCS standings. The big scoreboard also flashed the poll, triggering more cheers. (USA Today -- Sports)
Cowboys No Match for Jayhawks Nov 12, 2007
- Senior wide receiver Marcus Henry had eight catches for a career-high 199 yards and caught all three of sophomore Todd Reesing's touchdown passes as the fifth-ranked Kansas football team defeated Oklahoma State 43-28 on Saturday night. who is in the midst of its longest winning streak since 1907-09, improved to 10-0 overall for the first time since 1899 and are 6-0 in the Big 12. (Phog.net)
Dodd: Time to ratchet up some hype for Reesing, Big 12 Nov 8, 2007
No, the biggest week in Kansas football in at least 39 years since the 1968 team went to the Orange Bowl. Oklahoma State stands in the way this week between the Jayhawks and a 10-0 record. (CBS News)
FEARLESS FORECASTER Nov 8, 2007
Yes, Virginia, there is a Kansas football program. Mark Mangino has given Kansas a football program the basketball program can be proud of. (SunOnline)
A Different Kind of VU-UK Game Nov 7, 2007
Then there was Stanford upsetting USC. Now the Kansas football team, not basketball team, is sitting at number four in the country and has yet to lose this season. fans have also witnessed something a little different this season. (VandyMania.com)
Get TWO MONTHS PREMIUM CONTENT FREE on Phog Nov 6, 2007
With Kansas football at 9-0 and basketball season getting underway there is no better time to check out the Phog. net premium service. (Phog.net)
Griffin: Undefeated and mostly unnoticed Oct 26, 2007
Even if some pundits haven't gravitated to the Kansas football team, it's getting harder to ignore them. They are ninth in the most recent Bowl Championship Series standings and can make their first 8-0 start since 1909 by beating the Aggies. (ESPN -- College Football News)
No. 12 Kansas After First 8-0 Start In 101 Years Oct 26, 2007
The entire Kansas football program is basking in an unfamiliar national limelight these days ... This is, after all, Kansas football, not Kansas basketball. (Kpmariners.com)
Live chat with Kansas expert - 11:30am Oct 25, 2007
Log into the premium message board for a live chat with Kansas football expert Joel Cox. He'll answer questions and give you insight into Saturday's game at Kyle Field that you won't find anywhere else. (12thFan.com)
Florida's leading rusher talks Kansas Oct 20, 2007
The TV time the Kansas football program has received has helped them gain attention from recruits all over the country. One state they are making a presence in is Florida. (Kansas Sports -- Rivals.com)
The Weakly Retort Sep 30, 2007
And let your athletic director know if you experience ennui, a condition experienced from watching non-conference Kansas football for more than 4 hours. Toledo 36 Iowa State 35 Man, it sucks to be Iowa State. (RaiderPower.com)
St. Louis lineman commits after visit Sep 20, 2007
The Kansas football team has added another early commitment to continue their early season success. This time they plucked a pre-season all-state lineman from St. Louis who visited Lawrence this weekend. (Kansas Sports -- Rivals.com)
Kansas is ready for the blitz Sep 20, 2007
Jayhawk Slant has more on Kansas football from the head coach. (To continue reading this article you must be a subscriber. (Kansas Sports -- Rivals.com)
Monday thoughts from Mark Mangino Sep 18, 2007
Jayhawk Slant has the coaches latest thoughts on Kansas football after moving to 3-0. (To continue reading this article you must be a subscriber. (Kansas Sports -- Rivals.com)
Internet videos — Blue U Sep 13, 2007
Kansas football coach Mark Mangino learned that lesson the hard way when video of his obscenity-laced sideline tirade in KU's season opener was posted on YouTube, a popular Internet site. The clip, which shows Mangino profanely criticizing KU punt returner Raimond Pendleton for drawing an excessive celebration penalty, has drawn 170,000 viewings and counting. (SunOnline)
Smith nears milestone Sep 7, 2007
Smith would become the 15th high school coach in Kansas football history to register 250 career victories if the Panthers beat the Erie Red Devils tonight at Erie. Kickoff is scheduled for 7. (SunOnline)
Let the Season Begin Sep 1, 2007
While the Tigers dashed KUs bowl dreams, Kansas football is now back and hungrier than ever heading into Saturdays season opener against Central Michigan at 6 p.m. in Memorial Stadium. With a talented recruiting class combined with the likes of new starting sophomore quarterback , junior preseason All-American cornerback , and preseason All-Big 12 selections (offensive lineman) and (defensive lineman), has high hopes for the 2007 campaign. (Phog.net)
Dawson: Players attacked summer weights Aug 25, 2007
Every year it appears the Kansas football players look better and better from a physical standpoint. It is a consensus this summer the team had their best summer workouts they can remember. (Kansas Sports -- Rivals.com)
Tar Heels Add Two Assistant Football Strength & Conditioning Coaches Jun 12, 2007
Cole worked last season as an assistant strength and conditioning coach for the University of Kansas football team. He held a similar role with the Indianapolis Colts from 2005-06, while also serving as a personal trainer. (Tarheelblue.com)
Doing just Fine Jun 9, 2007
Sallisaw graduate Derek Fine was one of the honorees at the University of Kansas football awards ceremony following the 2006 season. Fine won the Gale Sayers Most Courageous Player Award at the Feb. 3 ceremony in Lawrence, Kan. (Sallisaw Sequoyah County Times, OK)
Cremins eager to pass torch to Donovan Jun 6, 2007
BY BRANDON ZIMMERMAN THE GAINESVILLE SUN. GAINESVILLE - Billy Donovan hasn't gone public with his thoughts. (Ocala Star-Banner)
Arkansas defensive POY picks Kansas Jun 1, 2007
The Kansas football program is going to be getting a big steal this August when the Arkansas Class 7A Defensive Player of the year reports to Lawrence. Jayhawk Slant has the latest in this developing story. (Kansas Sports -- Rivals.com)
Kansas football will host key recruits Mar 3, 2007
Allen Fieldhouse Suite. Memorial Stadium Suite. (Kansas Sports -- Rivals.com)
Hatch Decides Jan 2, 2007
But one of the top center prospects in the nation gave the Kansas football program a good welcoming into the new year. Jayhawk Slant has all the details on the breaking news. (Kansas Sports -- Rivals.com)
Jayhawks stave off Detroit's upset bid Dec 30, 2006
Being bowl season, perhaps Thursday night was a tribute to the Kansas football team, which won't be appearing in any bowl games in the foreseeable future. Whatever it was, Bill Self's team -- much like Mark Mangino's -- displayed a lackluster offense and the Jayhawks went into the locker room with the football-like halftime score in their favor, 26-16. (U-Wire.com)
SPORTS COLUMN--Sports editor gets late shoppping start Dec 26, 2006
-- To Kansas football coach Mark Mangino, we give a pass defense. The Jayhawks did improve late in the year, but a faulty secondary -- not to mention a lack of pass rush -- kept the Jayhawks from going bowling. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
MHS, C-G football players earn honors Dec 8, 2006
Three members of both the McPherson High and Canton-Galva football teams earned honors this week from the Kansas Football Coaches Association. Three Bullpups were selected to the All-Class 5A team, including quarterback Tucker Hawkinson, linebacker Alex Whitehill and defensive lineman Camron Thissen. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Big XII Conference Review (North Division) Nov 29, 2006
Such is the plight of the Kansas football program. When I think Kansas, I think about the round ball, and so do football recruits. (RaiderPower.com)
Enduring football long gone in Hutch Nov 27, 2006
Only 15 teams in Kansas football history have won at least three state championships in a row and Hutch, of all schools, is now one of them. "We had that 26-game losing streak and we weren't competitive in hardly any of those games," Hilst said. (Kansas.com, KS -- Sports)
KU bowl fate hinges on others' misfortune Nov 27, 2006
LAWRENCE - If the Kansas football team stays home this postseason at 6-6, it could be keeping company with the likes of UCLA, Arizona, Washington State and Alabama. Meanwhile, such teams as Northern Illinois, Troy, Middle Tennessee and probably Louisiana-Lafayette will play in a bowl next month. (Kansas.com, KS -- Sports)
Cornish almost unstoppable Nov 24, 2006
Audition tapes sent to the Kansas football office may soon be as numerous as tryout entries for "American Idol". or, citing Jon Cornish as an example, "Canadian Idol.". (Topeka Capital-Journal -- Sports)
Sunflower State pride, bowl eligibility on the line for KU Nov 17, 2006
LAWRENCE -- It was obvious the Kansas football camp was drilled this week about downplaying any bowl implications. Sitting 5-5 entering a 2:30 p.m. game Saturday against Kansas State in Memorial Stadium, the best approach for the Jayhawks to take is win out. (Topeka Capital-Journal -- Sports)
Texas back would be comfortable at KU Nov 16, 2006
Texas running back Shaka Harris is learning more about the Kansas football but he knows a lot about Tim Beck, the lead recruiter for the Jayhawks. Harris, who put up good numbers this season, said if he chooses Kansas he knows he would be in good hands. (Kansas Sports -- Rivals.com)
Inside Slant: Football recruiting notebook Nov 13, 2006
Several Kansas football coaches were spotted on the road recruiting over the weekend. With the bye week that was one of the focuses of the Kansas staff. (Kansas Sports -- Rivals.com)
