Texas is, I believe, the only Big 12 school that doesn't recruit JUCO's. Even OU recruits JUCO linemen when they have a shortfall in their rosters. Most 5-year linemen, don't start until they are juniors. They usually play special teams or back-up in their earlier years. If Beaty and Ricker can get two good years out of a JUCO linemen, that's almost as good as a 5-year player.
Out of 18 offensive linemen, 1/2 are upper classmen and all are at or very close to 300 pounds. Coach Ricker now has to come with 8 players who can start or back-up during the 2018 season. If Coach Riker can do that as well as develop the underclassmen, KU has a good chance having an offense that can score both through the air and on the ground. Our defense is above average if they don't have to play 3/4's of the game on the field. If we can come out the gate with all three phases of the game working, we may have the opportunity to have 4 or more wins this season.
Both Meacham and Beaty will determine the starting QB together. If Coach Riker produces a Big 12 capable offense line, Bender has the talent and experience to be the starting QB. Had Willis started behind an experienced offense line as a Freshman, he would be KU's starting QB this season. All KU coaches know that without wins, this will be everyone's last season. Hopefully, everyone including senior and junior players will be giving it their best shot this season.
One of the lead requirements of the new AD will be to improve the current KU football program. Hopefully, whomever is hired will give the current incumbent coaching staff a chance to see what improvements they can produce in the win-loss record this season before making a change.
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elpasohawk (John Brazelton) says...
Texas is, I believe, the only Big 12 school that doesn't recruit JUCO's. Even OU recruits JUCO linemen when they have a shortfall in their rosters. Most 5-year linemen, don't start until they are juniors. They usually play special teams or back-up in their earlier years. If Beaty and Ricker can get two good years out of a JUCO linemen, that's almost as good as a 5-year player.
On Tom Keegan: Kansas banking on three blockers from same juco to upgrade offensive line
Posted 28 June 2018, 4:53 p.m. Suggest removal
elpasohawk (John Brazelton) says...
Out of 18 offensive linemen, 1/2 are upper classmen and all are at or very close to 300 pounds. Coach Ricker now has to come with 8 players who can start or back-up during the 2018 season. If Coach Riker can do that as well as develop the underclassmen, KU has a good chance having an offense that can score both through the air and on the ground. Our defense is above average if they don't have to play 3/4's of the game on the field. If we can come out the gate with all three phases of the game working, we may have the opportunity to have 4 or more wins this season.
On No shortage of bodies at O-line for Kansas in 2018
Posted 28 June 2018, 4:12 p.m. Suggest removal
elpasohawk (John Brazelton) says...
Both Meacham and Beaty will determine the starting QB together. If Coach Riker produces a Big 12 capable offense line, Bender has the talent and experience to be the starting QB. Had Willis started behind an experienced offense line as a Freshman, he would be KU's starting QB this season. All KU coaches know that without wins, this will be everyone's last season. Hopefully, everyone including senior and junior players will be giving it their best shot this season.
On Tom Keegan: Does anybody care who wins Kansas QB job?
Posted 26 June 2018, 9:56 a.m. Suggest removal
elpasohawk (John Brazelton) says...
If he was coming to Kansas, he probably would have stayed in Kansas City. He'll end up at North Carolina or another big-time program instead.
On Class of 2019 target Jeremiah Robinson-Earl headed to IMG for senior year
Posted 25 June 2018, 9:51 a.m. Suggest removal
elpasohawk (John Brazelton) says...
Congratulations, Billy. You're got NBA "potential". Can you back it up!
On Report: Former Jayhawk Billy Preston agrees to join the Cleveland Cavaliers
Posted 24 June 2018, 9:08 a.m. Suggest removal
elpasohawk (John Brazelton) says...
Yes, you can. El Segundo is only a mile from the beach.
On The good and the bad of Malik Newman's two-way contract
Posted 23 June 2018, 9:57 a.m. Suggest removal
elpasohawk (John Brazelton) says...
One of the lead requirements of the new AD will be to improve the current KU football program. Hopefully, whomever is hired will give the current incumbent coaching staff a chance to see what improvements they can produce in the win-loss record this season before making a change.
On Potential AD candidates at Kansas forever a part of Oklahoma AD Joe Castiglione's tree
Posted 19 June 2018, 5:29 p.m. Suggest removal
elpasohawk (John Brazelton) says...
Who ever gets drafted will find themselves a nice pay day package. Free lancers will have a much tougher route to the big time.
On NBA Draft week has arrived and 4 former Jayhawks soon will know their fate
Posted 18 June 2018, 4:17 p.m. Suggest removal
elpasohawk (John Brazelton) says...
When you lose all your college benefits, except pick-up games, then it finally hits home, you're a graduate looking for a job and a place to eat.
On Devonte' Graham confident in his shot headed into final 2 pre-draft workouts
Posted 15 June 2018, 7:46 p.m. Suggest removal
elpasohawk (John Brazelton) says...
Not a bad payday. Beats digging ditches.
On Tom Keegan: Ben McLemore still reaching for the stars
Posted 15 June 2018, 9:49 a.m. Suggest removal