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By Max Rothman
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New Year, New plaN

Mike VerNoN mvernon@kansan.com Entering fall camp last season, coach Turner Gill and his new staff at Kansas had their hands full trying to implement new schemes, ideals and values in a team almost entirely recruited by former coach Mark Mangino. Now, with far better knowledge of how their players perform in actual game situations, the coaching staff is able to tailor its gameplan to the teams strengths, which start and end in one place running the ball. Last year it was more 60-40 pass-to-run, offensive coordinator Chuck Long said. Its probably going to be the reverse of that this year. Maybe even a little bit more than that with the run game. With 742 yards rushing last season, sophomore running back James Sims makes it easy to see why the coaching staff is changing it up. After averaging 4.4 yards per carry last year, Sims said a goal of his has been to reach 1,000 rushing yards a goal that seems to be within reach with the coaches new focus on the running game. With the added carries, Sims will need some backup. Fortunately for him, theres a lot of young talent at running back behind him. In particular, freshman Darrian Miller and redshirt freshman Brandon Bourbon should see action on the field this season. While there is plenty of depth behind Sims, Gill made it clear that he should have no concern about where he stands among the others. He is our best guy at this point in time. He has a good approach every day, coming to work, getting better, talking to coach Mitchell, and talking to myself, Gill said, referring to running back coach Reggie Mitchell. An offensive line that returns nearly all of its core players from last year will also be key in Sims pursuit of the 1,000-yard mark. Without the offensive line, wed be nothing, Sims said. Theyve been opening up some big holes for us this fall and we just hope to carry that on through the season. Senior Jeremiah Hatch will be critical in improving the offensive line, which allowed 37 sacks last year and was struggling to consistently clear running lanes last season. After dropping more than 30 pounds during the summer, Hatch has been a leader for a group that expects to be much more effective this year. A major change on the line includes a switch from left to right tackle for junior Tanner Hawkinson. He hopes the change will help break bad habits he developed in his first two years. I knew in my mind what I was supposed to do, but I think the muscle memory was there where habits were tough to break, Hawkinson said. When I moved to the right side I knew what I had to do, changed my footwork, and now can get it in my muscle memory. With a year for Gill and the team to develop cohesiveness and a game plan more finely tuned to the teams running strengths, the tone at Kansas Media Day on Aug. 9 was a positive one not necessarily because of the usual Everyone is getting better talk, but because the coaches now know what they have and how theyre going to execute this season. For us, Long said, its who do we have, and how do we get the ball in his hand. Edited by Joel Petterson

f it wasnt for the pink uniforms and wristbands, the game and its meaning might have escaped documented history. Maggie and Rosie Hull and the rest of the Jayhawk softball team hosted Baylor on April 17. It was the Pink in the Park game, an annual tradition for breast cancer awareness. With an acute eye and journalistic instincts, former sports editor Corey Thibodeaux sat watching from the bleachers of Arrocha Ballpark. Corey thought he was writing a typical game story, something that would be buried behind columns and baseball news. Hierarchy rules, after all. But then Corey noticed something different. The Hulls wore pink wristbands that read Mom. A few questions later, he discovered that Marilyn Hill, Maggie and Rosies mother, was diagnosed with breast cancer when the twins were sophomores in high school. Marilyn has been cancer-free for more than three years and serves as a monument of strength for her children. The next day, Coreys story sat on the front page, displayed prominently at the top of the page. The point is, chess or cycling, golf or rowing, track or fencing, The Kansan does not discriminate. This is the fall 2011 sports section, and there will be no picking favorites, just reporting the news. Sure, we know that you want to hear about football and basketball, and well have those, too (and in fine fashion). But our sections ultimate goal is to find the best stories, no matter the sport, and tell them in the clearest and most effective way possible. We might tell a story with a timeline, such as our mens basketball summer recap on page four. We will continue more traditional formatting, such as Mike Vernons football story you see on this page. Other creative styles will appear as the semester progresses. When you visit Kansan.com, you will find weekly blogs, mailbags, podcasts and live chats. And on Fridays before home football games, this publication will have a new sports-centric look. Itll showcase a football article and all necessary information to prepare you for the next days game, but will also have feature stories covering varying subjects and perspectives. Every story calls for its own style of writing and presentation; its own photos and graphics. And when we put these stories together, we always consider you, the readers. So if you: Dislike something you read or see Think of ways to improve our section Have a new idea youd like to share please dont hesitate to email me your thoughts. Journalists like to communicate not just with fellow journalists, but with readers. Meanwhile, well do our job, keeping an eye out for wristbands and the sort. Edited by Joel Petterson

MIkE guNNOE/kANSAN Sophomore running back James Sims will be expected to create much of kansas offensive production on the ground this year.

SOCCEr

Pair arrives fresh from the World Cup

rYaN MCCarthY rmccarthy@kansan.com whole World Cup, she said through a translator. Its crazy. For me it was very hard because the U.S. team is very big and very strong. The Colombians faced off against a demanding and familiar opponent in the United States womens team in Sinsheim, Germany, on July 2. For the two players, competing against a physical team was a tremendous challenge. They lost the game 3-0. After missing the first game of the tournament, Salazar was substituted in the 55th minute and played the remainder of the game with Vidal. It was a little difficult coming from the under-17 and going into the regular World Cup, Vidal said. It was hard to play with the older women, but regardless I had to represent my country and prove that Colombia was a contender to play with these experienced teams. Vidal was thrilled to be playing for her home country. For me it was just amazing to be on the team, Vidal said. But more than anything to demonstrate to the world that theres a lot of talent in Colombia and to be on that level was a big accomplishment. In their first game of the tournament, the Colombians played Sweden in Leverkusen, Germany, and fell to the Swedes 1-0 on June 28. After losing to the United States in their second game, the Colombians battled the North Koreans to a 0-0 draw in their closing game on July 7. liaNa salaZar, midfielder, Bogot Colombia High School: Instituto Pedagogico Nacional Salazar settled into to Lawrence last spring and is now eligible for full time action. She has impressive ball skills and dictates pace well when shes needed to feed her forwards. Salazar made her first appearance in the Womens World Cup against the United States on July 2. She entered the game in the 55th minute and played the remainder of the match. In the exhibition opener against Butler, Salazar received the teams woman of the match, which is awarded by coach Mark Francis after every game.

Picture walking onto a perfectly manicured soccer field, not a blade of grass out of place. The stadium is packed full of screaming people, frantically waving their countries flags, hoping to be shown on the gigantic electronic screen for a split second. The participants stand parallel to their respective benches as their national anthems blare out of the high-quality sound system. Game time is only moments away. This is the pinnacle of soccer. The World Cup. Two players on Kansas squad experienced this spectacle this year. Freshman forward Ingrid Vidal, from Palmira, Colombia, and freshman midfielder Liana Salazar, from Bogota, Colombia, competed for their home country in the Womens World Cup in Germany earlier this summer. Vidal has 18 appearances on the national team and five goals, including the gamewinning strike to propel Colombia into the World Cup. That was the best goal of my career so far, Vidal said through a translator. Salazars international tally is slightly lower with 13 appearances. However, she has represented Colombia in the under17 and under-20 World Cups alongside Vidal. Salazar admits the opportunity had a different feeling than her other two world adventures. This is different because it was the

iNgriD ViDal, forward, palmira Colombia High School: Instituto Pedagogico Nacional Vidal definitely has the South American flash. She shows impressive awareness when the ball is near her feet along with the ability to finish close to the net. Vidal scored her first goal as a Jayhawk against Butler last Sunday in the 68th minute. In her 18 international appearances shes put home five goals, including the game-wining goal against Argentina to make the World Cup Final. Although Vidal is a freshman, she will be called upon to be one of the more important strikers this season for the Jayhawks.

Following the tournament, Vidal and Salazar returned to Colombia to visit their families and do some promotional touring. The tournament wasnt as successful as the two girls hoped, but those experiences can help them in their years at Kansas. I think, for them, it will help with

the experience theyve had playing in big stadiums in front of big crowds for their country, coach Mark Francis said. Edited by Alexandra Esposito

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Off On the wROnG fOOt

Ryan MccaRthy rmccarthy@kansan.com Despite an early lead in its first exhibition game, the womens soccer team lost 3-2. Butler took advantage of a few mistakes made by the Jayhawks. Kansas lost the game in extra time when a long 30 yard shot by Butlers Claire Milam sailed into the net and put the Bulldogs over the top to win. Its just a learning lesson, said Whitney Berry, a junior Midfielder. I think we needed this just to figure out what we need to work on as a team. We have a lot of new players so I think its going to take a little while in the motions. Kansas struggled early in the day, as they were unable to convert scoring opportunities into goals. The game began to look bleak as junior defender Shelby Williamson got a red card for tackling a player from behind in the 56th minute. But losing a player ended up motivating the women and bolstered their offense. It tends to happen in soccer, coach Mark Francis said. When you go a man down everyone tends to step it up. Kansas eventually broke the 0-0 tie with Berrys first goal of the year in the 66th minute. Very exciting, a big truck off my back, Berry said. I mean we were all excited. I think it gave us a little boost. The Jayhawks quickly tacked on another goal in the 68th minute when freshman forward Ingrid Vidal cleaned up a ball near the left post. Vidal played on the Colombian National Team at the Womens World Cup and has only been training with the team for about a week. But the Bulldogs came back quickly when freshman forward Elise Kotsakis scored an unassisted goal to put Butler on the board. The team stood tall for the remainder of the second half until Butler took advantage of a break away and scored in the 88th minute. Although it was a disappointing finish in the exhibition, there were some other highlights for the Jayhawks who had a good amount of young players starting the game. Six of the 11 players in the starting rotation were freshmen. Redshirt freshman Kaitlyn Stroud also made some tremendous saves in her starting keeper debut. When I came onto the field a little jittery, but really excited because this is what Ive been working my entire freshman year for, Stroud said. Overall the team was still pleased with their effort and is ready for the regular season to begin on Friday. The biggest thing I would say is that our work ethic was good, Francis said. Our mentality was good, but our decision making was not good, especially when they had the ball. Kansas opens up their regular season on Friday against Tennessee. The game begins at 5 p.m. at Jayhawk Soccer Complex. Edited by Marla Daniels

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Freshman midfielder Haley Yearout breaks free from a Butler defender sunday at the Jayhawk soccer Complex. Despite an early lead, kansas lost its opening exhibition game 3-2 in overtime.

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Hoping to correct some bad blocking habits, Hawkinson has moved to right tackle. The move has forced Hawkinson to re-program his muscle memory and fix his footwork as well. tanner hawKInson rigHT TACKLe

The starting job is finally his after splitting time running the offense last year. Webb has responded well to his solidified position as a starter and has subsequently become a vocal leader for the team. He knows the offense much better and look for the smaller, time-management mistakes to be a thing of the past.

#2

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The senior leader of the receivers, Patterson brings big play potential to an offense that desperately needs it. His speed and size will make him one of Webbs favorite targets in 2011.

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Sims will be the focal point of the offense this year, after leading the team in rushing as a freshman last season. With the Jayhawks running the ball more this season, Sims play is going to be increasingly important. JaMes sIMs HALFBACK

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Hatch is back and looking slim. Losing about 35 pounds over the spring and summer has made Hatch a clear leader for the offensive line and the team in general. The weight loss will help him gain mobility and get to the linebackers and downfield quicker when blocking.

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After being selected to the All-Big 12 freshman team, Tharp missed all of the 2009-2010 season due to a leg injury suffered early in training camp. Keep an eye on Tharp this season, as he has worked his way back up the depth chart.

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Barfield started every game last season and should be doing the same for the Jayhawks in 2011. As the top corner on the depth chart, Barfield will be lining up against some of the best receivers in the country.

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now officially a safety, the former receiver can finally focus on one solid position to play. Hes been back and forth between playing wideout and safety, and should give Kansas speed in the secondary, as well as a big-play threat because of his good hands.

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Morris twins drafted seven minutes apart

tIm DwYER tdwyer@kansan.com Markieff Morris was born roughly seven minutes before Marcus. Some twenty-one years later, he was selected in the 2011 NBA Draft roughly seven minutes before Marcus. Funny how things work out sometimes. Markieff went No. 13 to the Phoenix Suns. Marcus was the better college player, an All-American, the Big 12 Player of the Year. Based on college production, he shouldve gone first. But he didnt, and he couldnt have cared less. Man, it probably meant more to me than it meant to him when he went, Marcus said. Hes just my best friend, so I want him to do well. The emotion wasnt far from the surface for Marcus as his brother was called. They shared a hug and a secret handshake while both shed guards, but light in the frontcourt. Markieff s strengths defense, tears of joy. Minutes later, Markieff sat with rebounding, stretching the floor a headset on, in the middle of a should get him in the rotation radio interview when NBA com- immediately. Maybe the best news missioner David Stern stepped to for him, though, is the presence the lectern and announced Marcus of a pair of established veterans in Steve Nash and as the next Grant Hill. pick. He I hope they stood, raised hes just my best friend, are ready for a fist in the air me to pick their and broke into so i want him to do well. brains, because a wide smile Im going to folas his brother maRUCs mORRis low those guys walked across Forward, houston Rockets around all day, the stage. he said. Once I was Marcus wont called, I still have any vets had a little, you know, a little pressure on me wait- with the reputation of Nash or ing for my brother to be called, Hill, but he will have the tutelage Markieff said. Once he was called, of Kevin McHale, one of the alltime great NBA post players and it just came off. Both twins walk into situa- the current coach of the Rockets. From Manning to Kevin tions where they can contribute immediately. Phoenix is heavy on McHale, two of the best, Marcus

said. Its definitely amazing for me and amazing for my family, and Im just ready. With the twins going to separate teams in the Western Conference, theyll play against each other for the first time in their careers. And theyll play each other often, four times in the first season. Im going to see him a lot, Marcus said. I hope I dont have to guard him or he doesnt have to guard me, but basketball is basketball, and we are both competitive guys. Were both going to get after it. Josh Selby, who had been projected as a late first or early second round selection, slipped all the way to the 49th pick, winding up in Memphis with former Jayhawks Xavier Henry and Darrell Arthur. Edited by Mike Lavieri JUliO CORteZ/assOCiated PRess markieff, right, and marcus morris embrace each other after they were picked no. 13 and no. 14, respectively, during the nba draft June 23 in newark, n.J.

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senior qualifies for 2012 Olympic trials

SARA KRUGER skruger@kansan.com Senior swimmer Stephanie Payne adds to a line of Jayhawks that have enjoyed success this year. During the summer she qualified for the Olympic trials, which are June 25-July 2, 2012. While its impressive that she could have the opportunity to represent the United States next summer in London, her journey to get to that point is more impressive. During the spring semester she was involved in a one-car accident, but she wasnt driving. She wasnt even in the car. I parked in lot 90 and was walking to class when I looked up and saw a car coming toward me, she said. It was going too fast for me to get out of the way. Breaking her sternum and contracting a concussion, Payne was forced to take an eight week hiatus from training that could later be attributed toward her recovery. During her absence, Payne realized exactly how much she loves swimming. She hopes to never be away from the sport for that long again. Coach Clark Campbell said she has been a pleasure to work with. I knew she would accomplish her goal this semester at some point, but to have her do it so close after her accident was remarkable. She not only accomplished her goal, she shattered it. Payne shaved eight seconds off of her 400 meter individual medley. Campbell has never seen anything like this and believes her achievement is a testament to her strength. She is humbled, but nervous for the opportunity. Im definitely nervous and excited, but this is every athletes dream and my 12 years of swimming finally paid off, Payne said. But for her dream to become a reality, she will need to push herself to her limit for the next 11 months. Campbell knows the way Payne trains is different than the way the rest of her teammates do. Campbell said that she thrives in a highly emotional setting. Every race she has done really well she has come up to me and said, Coach Im really nervous, it just works for her, he said. Whether she is fueled through personal emotion or the encouragement of her teammates, she agrees that the emotions help her succeed. I know I couldnt have accomplished this without my team, said Payne. I feed off their energy. Edited by Mike Lavieri

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early exits, late additions

After three Jayhawks opted to enter the NBA Draft, coach Bill Self hit the recruiting trail this summer to reload his roster.
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tysHaWn and t-roB stay Guard Tyshawn Taylor and forward Thomas Robinson announce together that they will return to Kansas for the 2011-12 season. This was the most trying year of my life. I want to thank everybody, and I cant wait to run up and down the court in a packed Allen Fieldhouse next year.
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tyrel reed is Mr. JayHaWK bill self names Tyrel Reed the recipient of the Danny manning mr. Jayhawk award. Reed, the winningest player in Kansas mens basketball history at 132-17 and a native of burlington, was also a three-time academic all-big 12 first Team selection and a reliable teammate who was a solid shooter from three-point range.

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JaMari traylor siGns nli after failing to sign a couple of recruiting targets in the spring, self announces that Jamari Traylor signed a national letter of intent to Kansas relatively late in the season. Traylor, a 6-foot-7 forward from imG academy in bradenton, fla., has drawn comparisons to Robinson for his toughness in the paint.

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Morris tWins to tHe nBa marcus and markieff morris declare for the nba Draft as juniors. They sign with Tony Dutt of Rivals sports Group and begin working out with nba teams. This decision was tugging at both our hearts.

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MCleMore and anderson siGn bill self announces the signing of guard ben mcLemore and forward braeden anderson for the 2011-12 season. mcLemore, who is 6-foot-5 and 185 pounds, gives self an infusion of scoring, versatility and athleticism. anderson, who is 6-foot-8 and 222 pounds, will be in the mix of forwards behind Robinson on the depth chart.

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selBy enters draFt The enigmatic Josh selby declares for the nba draft as a freshman. he arrived in Lawrence as the no. 1 ranked freshman by Rivals.com. he backed it up in his first game, with 21 points and a game-winning shot at southern California. on the season as a whole, however, he averaged 7.9 points and 2.2 assists per game.

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KeVin yoUnG siGns bill self also adds Kevin Young, a 6-foot-8 forward from Perris, Calif., to his frontcourt. Young started two years at Loyola marymount University, transferred to san bernardino Community College for academics, and joins Kansas as an immediately eligible junior. He reminds me a lot of Julian Wright very bouncy, very athletic.

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sUns draFt MarKieFF, roCKets Get MarCUs, GriZZlies taKe selBy The moment that the Phoenix suns selected markieff morris 13th overall in the nba Draft, his brother marcus bawled. I was just so happy for him.

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2011-12 non-ConFerenCe sCHedUle annoUnCed The 2011-12 non-conference schedule is announced, featuring opponents such as Kentucky at madison square Garden, ohio state at allen fieldhouse, and the possibility of playing Georgetown, memphis, michigan, Tennessee, UCLa or Duke at the maui invitational. Its a tough schedule, one that will give us a ton of exposure.

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t-roB toPs sUllinGer Robinson impresses scouts, counselors and campers at the amare stoudemire skills Camp in Chicago, ill. Robinson outplays ohio states Jared sullinger, Connecticuts alex oriakhi and Kentuckys anthony Davis, but his most impressive moment is perhaps his fastbreak alley-oop slam, assisted by syracuses scoop Jardine.

With the next pick, the houston Rockets selected marcus and completed the dreamlike scenario. The memphis Grizzlies took Josh selby 47th overall in the second round.

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Aiming to repeat success on and off the course

LAUREN DRUmmoND ldrummond@kansan.com The mens golf team will kick off its season on Sept. 3 with the Fossum Invitational in East Lansing, Mich. The squad welcomes in four new freshmen, Clay LaBrec from Westminster, Colo., Jordan Lowery from Gilbert, Ariz., Bryce Brown from Lincoln, Neb., and David Catt from Shawnee. The team will be led by seniors Jeff Bell and Nate Barbee, along with junior Doug Quinones. Kit Grove will return as coach with assistant coach John Handrigan. Among the teams tournaments is the Kansas Invitational, which will take place here in Lawrence on Sept. 19 and 20. Last season ended on a high note as the Jayhawks received the AllAcademic honors from the Golf Coaches Association of America. In order to qualify, a team must have a combined grade point average of a 3.0 or higher. Kansas was one of 59 Division I schools to receive this honor. The team posted a combined 3.28 GPA. Edited by Lisa Curran LAUREN DRUmmoND ldrummond@kansan.com The womens golf team will begin its season on Sept. 12 at the Dale McNamara Invitational in Tulsa, Okla. Thanuttra Boonraksasat will return to the team as a redshirt freshman. Returning with Boonraksasat are juniors Katy Nugent and Maria Jackson and seniors Meghna Bal, Jennifer Clark and Grace Thiry. Erin ONeal returns as coach along with assistant coach Katy Heher. The Big 12 championship will be held at the Lawrence Country Club from April 27 through 29. The team hopes to compete in the NCAA Championship, which will be held in Nashville, Tenn., from May 23 through 26. The Jayhawks ended their season last year with four players being named to the National Golf Coaches Associations scholar list. Seniors Meghna Bal and Jennifer Clark earned the honors for the second time with fellow senior Grace Thiry and junior Katy Nugent each earning the honor for the first time. Edited by Lisa Curran

Chris Neal/KaNsaN Senior Jeff Bell hits his ball down the fairway last season during the second round of the Bill Ross Intercollegiate tournament. The team starts its season on Sept. 3.

KANSAN FILE PHOTO Junior Maria Jackson chipped a shot onto the green during the second round of the Marilynn Smith Invitational at Alvamar Golf Club. The team starts its season Sept. 12.

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tryouts to be held for club soccer

Club Soccer tryouts will be held Aug. 22 at 4:30 p.m. at Shenk Recreational Sports Complex on Iowa and 23rd streets. Players who are interested should bring

water and all necessary soccer equipment. Contact Jeremy Chabot at 316-519-0675 or jchabot@ku.edu with any questions.
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Cornerback Aqib Talib is back on the field and focusing on football after he was charged of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in March, and indicted by a Dallas County grand jury in May. Talib led the Buccaneers with six interceptions despite having his season cut short by a hip injury he suffered in week 13. Kerry Meier is fully recovered from a knee injury that forced him to miss all of last season. He is expected to be the fourth wide receiver for the Atlanta Falcons and will line up all over the field at split out, in the slot, as a tight end and possibly as a quarterback for some trick plays, given his history of throwing the football at Kansas. Wide receiver Dezmon Briscoe caught four passes for 60 yards for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in its preseason opener against the Chiefs on Aug. 12 at Kansas City. Briscoe caught four passes for 65 yards and a touchdown in a 23-13 victory at New Orleans on Jan. 2 last season.

Defensive end Jake Laptad signed as an undrafted rookie free agent with the Chicago Bears on July 29. Offensive tackle Brad Thorson was waived by the Arizona Cardinals Aug. 8 after injuring his right leg in practice Aug. 5. Chris Harris is fighting for playing time as a cornerback for the Denver Broncos and will mostly be used on special teams this season. Darrell Stuckey is expected to contribute on special teams for the San Diego Chargers. He was moved from strong safety to free safety and is currently second string. James Holt is fighting for time at outside linebacker and special teams for the San Diego Chargers. He sat out the first preseason game on Thursday, Aug 11. Holt worked out on the sidelines during practice on Saturday.
Sources: The San Diego Union-Tribune The Denver Post Chicago Tribune Foxsportsarizona.com ESPN.com Ethan Padway

Chris BroNsoN/KaNsaN Senior Ekaterina Morozova returns the ball during her doubles match against St. Louis last season. Morozova returns this this year as the teams top singles player and part of the top doubles team. KENtoN WAtKINS kwatkins@kansan.com This years tennis team recognizes its shortcomings from last year and wants to improve in all areas. Despite the 9-13 record, the team was plagued with injuries and coach Amy Holt-Hall hopes that wont be the case this season. That always is a big thing for any college or Division I coach to make sure their players are healthy, Holt-Hall said. She added that the team is young and there is a lot of work that needs to be done. Of the nine players, six are underclassmen. The players lack experience, but that isnt stopping the team from envisioning its ultimate goal the NCAA tournament. We have to be realistic, and once everyone gets back, we will sit down and discuss what our goals are, HoltHall said. My goal for the team is to have a productive season. The team hopes that every player will be able to contribute to the teams success for this season. However, there will be certain players that the team will lean on for victories. When discussing returning senior and top singles player Ekaterina Morozova, Holt-Hall said the year, her senior year, will be pretty productive. On the doubles side, the team is relying on Morozova and partner Dylan Windom to be successful. Were looking for them to do big things, Holt-Hall said. Windom, one of the teams five sophomores this season, said that the fall schedule is important for their season. I think we really need to take our fall play seriously, Windom said. The fall always prepares you for the spring. Windom also has some pretty serious individual goals she wants to accomplish this season. I want me and my doubles partner to make All-American, Windom said. The team is playing a non-conference schedule that they hope will prepare them for the Big 12 season, and help them improve enough to make the NCAA tournament in the spring. In addition to hosting two tournaments, the team will also be traveling to play tournaments in Kentucky, Oklahoma, California, and Hawaii. Still, the team looks forward to the conference matchups the most. The Missouri game is always fun, Windom said, because its such a big rivalry. Edited by Marla Daniels

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Minnesota twins designated hitter Jim thome became the second fastest player to hit 600 home runs. he used 8,137 at-bats. ESPN.com

f I hear anybody utter the words, Philadelphia Eagles and Miami Heat in the same sentence, the words arent like must be in the sentence as well. July 8, 2010 a day that will live in infamy. It was a day that LeBron James announced that he would be taking his talents to South Beach to team up with Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh. James then said this trio would win not one, not two, not three, but many championships. Expectations were high, as they were projected to win the 2011 NBA championship, but the Dallas Mavericks spoiled those plans and won the franchises first title. The Eagles will have those same expectations as they have loaded up with free agent signings. The Eagles swooped in pun intended and stole cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha, who was expected to go to the New York Jets, the Dallas Cowboys or the Houston Texans. The defensive line was bolstered by the signings of Cullen Jenkins and Jason Babin. Michael Vick was given more targets in wide receiver Steve Smith who was with division rival New York Giants. Former Miami Dolphin Ronnie

the Heat is because these players didnt conspire before signing. It just happened. The pieces just fell into place. Besides, none of these players have come out and said anything like James. The media is placing pressure on this team. Its saying Super Bowl or bust. This isnt a lofty expectation as it is a talented team, but its sports and the games have to be played.

Just be thankful football is back and the league isnt locked out like the NBA. The Eagles will have an opportunity to complete their quest for a Lombardi Trophy whereas the Heat and the NBA look to be locked out for the entire season and maybe more. Edited by Marla Daniels

Brown gives the Eagles depth at running back, and if Vick happens to get injured, the offense wont really change with Vince Young stepping in. Young was signed because the Eagles traded backup quarterback Kevin Kolb to Arizona for cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie. The secondary team for the Eagles is ridiculous. Rodgers-Cromartie and Asomugha join Asante Samuel to make up in my opinion the best secondary in the league. I dont know how any team is going to want to throw the ball. When the Chicago Bears go to Philadelphia, these three should have a field day since Jay Cutler threw 16 interceptions and got sacked a woeful 52 times last season. The reason the Eagles are different from

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Team reevaluates roles after dismal season

ryan mccartHy rmccarthy@kansan.com It was a strenuous season for womens soccer to say the least. The team finished with a 6-13 record, 1-9 in conference, and now hope to make the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2008. Only three members of the team have been to the tournament: midfielders Kelsey Clifton and Jordyn Perdue and forward Kortney Clifton. This years team is especially young; it returns eight upperclassmen of the 23 women on the roster. Some of the returning players took last seasons troubles hard, in particular the minute group of returning seniors. The first thing I think I did personally was take a step back and look how I could have contributed better, Clifton said. I just knew none of us wanted to have a season like that again. We all talked to each other and made it very clear how were not going back to that. Clifton was named the teams offensive Most Valuable Player in 2010 and will be looked to as a leader on this years squad. Im generally a very quiet person on the field, Clifton said. So Im going to take it upon myself to be more of a leader and use my voice to guide the other players. Along with Clifton, junior midfielder Whitney Berry wants Those much needed contributo lead by example. tions will likely come from inexBerry, who was named to the perienced underclassmen. All-Big 12 second team for the It was a difficult first year for second time in her career, hopes the sophomore class, and nobody to garner some individual acco- felt worse about the struggles than lades. Madi Hillis, who I just want to hopes to make i just knew none of us one up myself an impression every season, wanted to have a season on the Big 12. Berr y said. like that again. At this point Hopefully I can of the season, Whitney berry Hillis is unsure make my stats a Junior midfielder of her positionlittle better and even just helping ing in the forthe team with mation, but assists and maybe a move to the get my Big 12 honors again. defense looks inevitable. Shell probably pad the stat This year I really look to make sheet, but its the players in the a big impact just because I made midfield that need to contribute. an impact last year on the field,

Hillis said. Im really hoping to kind of step up that part of my game and show people I can lead on the field. If Hillis does move, it will strengthen a depleted backline that allowed 29 goals last season. After losing defenders Lauren Jackson, Geneva Magness and six others to graduation, coach Mark Francis added eight new players, including midfielder Liana Salazar and forward Ingrid Vidal. Both players participated in the Womens World Cup for their home country of Colombia. That experience will be great to bring to our team and they are both obviously great players so hopefully they can come in and

show what they can do, Francis said. With a host of new talent mixed with some veterans, the Kansas women look to move up in the Big 12 standings and clinch a spot in the NCAA Tournament. Im just ready to come out and prove everybody wrong because I think theyre thinking Oh were playing KU that will be easy, Hillis said. Were ready to show them that were not going to be an easy team and we have a completely different mentality this year and we are ready to win. Edited by C.J. Matson

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Mens soccer team hopes to beat K-state in opener

pionship will begin Sept. 9 when the team travels to Manhattan to take on the Wildcats. They The mens club soccer team remain one of its bitter rivals enjoyed a great deal of success and will be one of the teams last season. The team managed tougher tests of the season. to make it through the regular Kansas and Creighton will play season undefeated and advanced first at Kansas on Sept. 25 and at to compete at Creighton regionals and on Oct. 9. nationals. On Missouri these grand remains one stages the team of the sochit their first cer teams Soccer tryoutS roadblocks of most hated the year losing rivals but is Flip to page 10B for in the seminot on the more information on how finals of both schedule for to try out for the mens c omp e t it i on s . the season. club soccer team. Even though the Overall, team fell short the upcomof their ultimate ing season goals, last seamay be a son should be a challenge great building for the block for future success and the mens club soccer team, but they team hopes to carry the momen- are an experienced bunch that tum into the 2011 season. has already proven themselves Last season we were a young very capable of taking on any team and I feel that we are build- challenges they will encouning towards having a very strong ter. The team concludes their season in 2011, said Grant season on Oct. 9 at Crieghton Polley, a junior from Wichita. and is expecting to compete at Jeremy Chabot, a junior from regionals Oct. 28 through Oct. Maize, is a defender for the 30 at the University of Missouri. Jayhawks and also serves as a Tryouts for the mens club soccoach for the team. He said the cer team will be held on Aug. team wanted to duplicate its per- 22 at 4:30 p.m. at Shenk Sports fect regular season record and Complex. win regionals. Edited by Lisa Curran The quest for a regional chamryan eby reby@kansan.com

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drew HarmS dharnes@kansan.com Although the official cycling season doesnt begin until April, the KU Cycling Club has found many ways to keep in shape in the fall. Grayson Warrior, recruitment officer for the KU Cycling Club, will begin his second year as a member this fall. He said that last year was a great experience for him and shared how cycling is wonderful because he is able to hang out with other people who are also dedicated cyclists. He thinks a majority of people who arent familiar with cycling believe that all they do in the club is race, but that is not the case Every Friday, the team will meet on campus mid afternoon, and go on a joyride. The joyride, Warrior said, consists of a more relaxed, slowpace ride where the team will often meet other riders around Lawrence. The official cycling season kicks off in the spring, but many team members will train year round. In the summer some members biked in non-collegiate leagues in Kansas City and rode for teams such as Colavita/Parisi. In the winter the team will meet at the Ambler Student Recreation Fitness Center a few times a week to train. The members will bring their own bikes into the lower level of the recreation center and hook up their back wheel to a magnetic device called a trainer. The device works to keep the bike in place and also adds resistance so the riders can train harder. The collegiate-run events start in April and last until the end of May. During this time the team will make trips to Nebraska, Iowa, and Minnesota to compete with different universities. Warrior said it was funny to see how different the quantities of members differ from each

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blake ScHuSter bschuster@kansan.com Sophomore Diamond Dixon and senior Mason Finley arrived in southwest China on Aug. 14 to represent Team USA at the 2011 World University Games. Dixon ran her quarterfinal heat of the 400-meter dash in 53.67 seconds, which was good enough to win and earn an automatic qualification for the next round. In her debut season, Dixon claimed the Big 12 Outdoor Championship in the 400-meter dash, while breaking both indoor and outdoor university records for the race. Finley only needed one throw to move to the shotput final. He launched a throw 18.92 meters, to reach second place in his flight. Finley passed on his final two attempts to conserve energy and not risk injury. He is also competing at discus. On the field, Finley won his second Big 12 Outdoor shotput title in as many years and earned All-American honors. He will begin qualification rounds on Friday morning, and finish on Sunday afternoon in the events final. Edited by Lisa Curran MiKe gUnnoe/KAnsAn Freshman diamond dixon sprints in the 400 meter dash prelims Friday at the Kansas relays. dixon will be representing team UsA in china at the World University games.

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The rowing team has two meets during the fall season, then picks up again in the spring with meets in oklahoma, Tennessee and new Jersey. The teams only home meet is The Kansas Cup in Kansas City, Kan., at wyandotte County lake on April 7. LAUREN DRUmmoND ldrummond@kansan.com The Kansas rowing team kicks off its season on Oct. 1, when the team will compete in the Head of the Oklahoma event, held in Oklahoma City, Okla. The team is very excited about the upcoming season with several new recruits joining the team. We know everyone has been training so I think were going to get off on a good foot, senior Molly Boehner said, and well be in good shape to start competing. Although the team hasnt met as a group yet, it has established what it wants to accomplish for the upcoming season. In addition to the Big 12 championship at the end of the regular season, Kansas will compete in the Conference USA tournament with three other Big 12 schools for the second consecutive year in preparation she said. I may not be the best for 2013, when they must rower on the team, but if everycompete in a conference with at one can come together and pull least six teams to be eligible for their own weight, I think we can an automotic bid to the NCAA have a really good shot at doing championship. some good things this year. Our ultimate goal is to always There are only two meets win the Big 12 scheduled for and compete the fall, but really well dur- our ultimate goal is to both are very ing Conference always win the Big 12 and c o m p e t i t i v e USA, Boehner events. The said. Were also compete really well during team will trying a lot more Conference USA. start out in team bonding this Oklahoma and Molly BoehneR year and hopefulwill wrap up Senior rower ly that will carry its fall season in to really good Nov. 5-6 in competition. Chattanooga, Tenn. As a senior, Boehner underCome spring, the team will stands what kind of effort it will again travel to meets in Tennessee take from the team to reach those and Oklahoma along with a meet goals. in Kansas City, Kan., and two in I want to try my best and get New Jersey. the best times I can and really just Melanie Luthi, a senior from help the team in every way I can, Junction City, is particularly excited about the Knecht Cup, which will be held in Camden, N.J. Its my goal to place in the top three at Knecht, Luthi said. Its a great event and great competition. The team has a long offseason, so many members train over the summer to keep in shape. Were going to have a run test right off the bat so that will kind of ensure that were ready to go, Boehner said. People have been able to go out to the river and row and lift weights, so really its kind of up to you as a person to take care of things over the summer because right when we start up were in full force. The Jayhawks only home event, The Kansas Cup, will be held on Apr. 7. at Wyandotte County Lake in Kansas City, Kan. Edited by Joel Petterson

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Teams aim to top last years mediocre finish

Coach stanley redwine expects Wasinger and stowe to lead teams
from 45 to 80 miles per week. While the overall status of the team is still undetermined, RedAs the cross country season ap- wine is looking to two standouts proaches, coach Stanley Redwine to be the spark that leads the Jayhopes both mens and womens hawks in the right direction. Donny Wasinger was an teams will do better than last NCAA qualifier last year, and Reyear. A seventh place finish is not beka Stowe was an All-American something to be boasting about, in track. You would expect his Redwine said. At the same time, performances and her experience I think that it was a great start for to lead the team this year, Redwine said. the young people on the team, Last season for the Jayhawks, Redwine made clear that it would take time to gauge his ath- Wasinger was a top finisher in the letes abilities before determining five meets he raced in. The postseason yielded how to build him an invitathe training We have to hope tion to the NCAA sessions for his the athletes get here C h a mpi on s h ip s practices. We have to having done what they where he finished the 10K in 233rd hope the athwere supposed to do with a time of letes get here over the summer. 33:02.7. Stowe, on having done the other hand, what they were stanley reDWine Allsupposed to do Coach garnered Big 12 honors en over the sumroute to her 12th mer, Redwine place finish at the said. Without having the opportunity to see his Big 12 Championships while also team in action, Redwine doesnt being named to the United States know what to expect from his re- Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Associations All-Acturning runners. With cross country you have ademic team. The cross country season opens to come in pretty much in shape, Redwine said. They were given up at home with the Bob Timspecific miles to run per week, mons Classic on Sept. 3, before unfortunately the NCAA doesnt they head to Columbia, Mo., for allow us to monitor those summer the Missouri Cross Country Chalworkouts, so we have to hope the lenge the following week. athletes do their part. Redwine went on to note that Edited by lisa Curran over the summer he asked his runners to maintain a workout of an assigned distance that ranged BLAKE SchUStER bschuster@kansan.com

kansan File PHoto Junior Zach Zarda charges up the Jim ryun skyline ahead of Park universitys Daniel tubei at rim rock Farm last season. the cross country team placed seventh in the big 12 championships last year. at the same time, i think that it was a great start for the young people on the team, said coach stanley redwine.

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team hops across the pond for preseason bonding

MAtt GALLowAY mgalloway@kansan.com A 12-day tour of Europe may have prepared the Kansas volleyball team for its first tournament in Athens. Athens, Ga., that is. In June, the team traveled to Europe to challenge European squads in seven matches, or roughly 25 percent of a teams games for a regular season. The team finished with an impressive 5-2 record. Outside hitter Allison Mayfield is one of three seniors on this years squad. Mayfield said going nearly two weeks without cell phones and contact with any outsiders brought the team closer together. I think it could be part of why our team has such good chemistry, Mayfield said. We were very fortunate the athletic department let us go. I think we grew stronger Mike Gunnoe/kansan as a team. The volleyball team will open senior outside hitter karina Garlington spikes the ball at Horejsi Family athletics its season Aug. 26 as part of the Center last season. the volleyball team competed in europe this summer. Georgia Bulldog Invitational in their game, because last year was Athens, Ga. The Jayhawks will and ready to contribute. I really dont know that there is really disappointing, Tate said. play host school Georgia as well as a sophomore class in the country This year is my last chance, and Florida A&M and Liberty. Coach Ray Bechard said the that got to play more matches and I want to go out big. The only way tournament will be a good test for got more contact, Bechard said. I want to end it is by going to the his sophomore-heavy team, which So were looking at them like tournament. theyve got to be contributors. Mayfield said she has expected Mike Gunnoe/kansan held its first practice Aug. 9. The team posted a 17-14 record to make the tournament every Junior outside hitter allison Mayfield bumps the ball at Horejsi Family athletics CenYouve got to get your systems last season, year since she was a freshman, ter last season. the Jayhawks competed in europe this summer. in both offensively barely missing but she feels this year may be her and defensively, this year is my last the cut for the best shot yet. tournament, and I think we really Bechard said. But chance, and i want to go NCAA tournaWith this squad, we have a have a shot this year. this time of year, if ment. Though lot of returning players and a you cant side out, out big. the Jayhawks few newbies who can really help Edited by C.J. Matson if youre not offenniCole tate jumped to an us out, Mayfield said. So our sively in order, senior setter early 7-0 record, goal again is to make the NCAA then youre going they collapsed to really struggle. in conference So weve got to get play and failed our offensive patterns down first. to make their first tournament The serving and defensive part of it will continue to materialize as since 2005. Making the tournament for the we go throughout the year. DROP OFF first time in six seasons would be Bechards squad returns 10 sophomores from his 26th-ranked a signature moment for the small PrepVolleyball.com recruiting senior class. Setter Nicole Tate, a class from 2010. Between last sea- senior, said making the tournasons playing time and the summer ment would erase bitter feelings (785)-842-1547 | 711 W 23RD ST SUITE 20 travel experience, Bechard said his that still linger from last season. NEXT TO WHEAT STATE PIZZA I expect people to pick up sophomores should be seasoned

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New players presence team documenting travels helps to round out team through italy in online blog
KAthLEEN GIER kgier@kansan.com A freshman guard from Olathe, Natalie Knight, rolled her new Adidas travel bag through the halls of the Wagnon Student Athlete Center. Still unfamiliar with the facilities but eager to play, Knight arrived with the four other freshmen. They were given one week to officially practice with the team before jetting off to Europe for a set of preseason games. We have thrown them into the fire with how quick we are asking them to play, coach Bonnie Henrickson said. Despite the early pressure, Knight is pleased with her experience at Kansas so far. It is exciting to be here, Knight said. I have always known I wanted to play for KU. Chelsea Gardner, a freshman forward from DeSoto, Texas, attributed her decision to come to Kansas to the teammates, coaches and playing style. It is a family environment here, Gardner said. Gardner is one of three freshmen from Texas. She is joined by Donielle Breaux, a guard from Missouri City, Mo., and Catherine (Bunny) Williams, a forward from Duncanville, Texas. Gardner and Williams come from the same AAU team. Henrickson is already impressed by the chemistry among the freshmen. When you see one of them, you see all of them, Henrickson said. They travel in packs. The way recruiting worked out, the Jayhawks landed one athlete for each position. Henrickson has noted the speed, length and basketball IQ as early strengths of the incoming class. It is exciting, Henrickson said. We are excited about this group because I feel like we are really filling some needs. Kansas lost two seniors to MIKE VERNoN mvernon@kansan.com The womens basketball team traveled to Italy from Aug. 9 to Aug. 19 to play four games against international competition. The tour started in Rome and continued to Florence, Venice and Lake Como, with one game played in each city. Between games, the team has been shopping, taking walks in the parks and enjoying the Italian cuisine. During free time they have been updating Twitter and talking on Skype. The Jayhawks have been taking turns writing a daily blog, which is available on the KU Athletics website.

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the womens basketball team poses in front of the st. peters basilica in rome. the team traveled to italy to play four games against international competition. 18th birthday in Rome. In their first game in Rome, junior guard Monica Engelman led Kansas to victory with 19 points and five steals. Kansas defeated Roma Selezione 66-38. All five freshmen, guards Asia Boyd, Donielle Breaux, Natalie Knight and forwards Chelsea Gardner and Williams, played in the first game. Williams described the experience on her blog: What more can I ask for? Im in Italy on my birthday, playing the game I love with my teammate, coaches and school I love. The sweatshirt said it all: The Best Day Of My Life. the only thing I can eat without comparing it too much to the U.S. I do not think I could live off of just pizza, pasta and sandwiches like Italians do.

From the airport, the team went to tour the Coliseum and the Roman Forum. Sophomore forward Tania Jackson blogged about the experience: We got a tour by a very insightful man by the name of Fabio (yeah, same name as our host, haha!). Theres so much history behind the Coliseum I never knew about! We took lots of pictures and just really enjoyed ourselves. On top of that it was beautiful outside. It was the perfect weather.

DAY 1

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sophomore forward Carolyn Davis lays the ball up for two points in the second half against ut-arlington last season. Davis will be one of the captains this year. graduation and two athletes transfered. Seven players return to the line-up. The returning players are led by juniors Angel Goodrich, Carolyn Davis and Monica Engelman. These three will be the captains this season. Davis led the team in scoring last season, averaging 19 points. Edited by Marla Daniels

On their first full day in Rome, the Jayhawks toured the Vatican City and attended a Mass in Latin. They broke into groups and headed out for shopping and treats. In her blog, freshman guard Natalie Knight expressed how much she enjoyed gelato: Id have to say the gelato here is probably the best ice cream I have ever had, which probably isnt a good thing because we have our first game tomorrow and all we have done is eat, sightsee, and shop!

DAY 2

The team celebrated freshman forward Bunny Williams

DAY 3

When the team arrived in Florence, they visited the Academy Gallery and saw Michelangelos sculpture David. Junior guard Angel Goodrich described her experience at an Italian McDonalds on her blog: The rest of the day was good, but before anything else could happen, I had to get some food. The closest thing to satisfy me was McDonalds except Im not saying, Im lovin it, Im only saying, Im likin it. I think I have eaten more patties then Spongebob Squarepants has made in all his episodes because that is

DAY 4

The team made a stop in Pisa, where they started the day by visiting and climbing to the top of the leaning tower. Junior forward Carolyn Davis led the Jayhawks to a second victory over Roma Selezone with 25 points, shooting 12-19 from the field. Keena Mays recorded what she and Williams did in their down time on day five: Bunny (Williams) and I are just hanging out in the room now watching Italian MTV. She has me saying Arrivederci! meaning see you later in Italian every five minutes. This girl wakes me up every morning saying Arrivederci! Arrivederci! even though it makes no sense for the occasion. She says it is her favorite word and she likes the way it rolls off of her tongue. Whatever the case is, she gets it stuck in my head and I catch myself saying it all throughout the day. Edited by Marla Daniels

DAY 5