Category Archives: coordinator

Apr 16

Kevin Haskin: Longevity makes KU record intriguing for Self

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Musings at the mid-week:

■ The prospect that intrigues me about Bill Self is coaching longevity. At Kansas.

■ Through 10 seasons he is averaging 30 wins, sitting at 300 exactly. Phog Allen holds the KU coaching record with 590.

■ Rather than bandy about Self’s name for the NBA, how about he coaches at KU long enough to be its winningest coach?

■ He quickly dismisses any questions about win totals, and records, but at this pace …

■ I liked it when he expressed confidence about next season despite losing five starters.

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Jan 18

Linebackers coach Cross leaves KU

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DeMontie Cross, who coached linebackers last season at Kansas, has left Charlie Weis’ staff, reportedly for a job at TCU.
Special teams coordinator Clint Bowen, who worked with KU’s secondary last season, will take over for Cross as linebackers coach. … Continue reading →

Oct 27

Kansas defense keeps Jayhawks in game against Texas

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LAWRENCE — During the game’s final two minutes, the Kansas defense played like you might’ve expected — not so gracefully in allowing a game-winning drive from Texas backup quarterback Case McCoy.
But for the game’s first 58 minutes, the Jayha… Continue reading →

Oct 23

Kevin Haskin: Klein’s Heisman hopes not hurting

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Musings at the mid-week:
■ The promotional card Kansas State mailed last week recognizing Collin Klein was slick.
■ Using a bandage to affix the fold-out was clever.
■ The information contained within was pertinent, yet did not come out and speci… Continue reading →

Aug 14

Weis: KU will bring pressure

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LAWRENCE — Charlie Weis isn’t going to meddle with the Kansas defense, but he isn’t above offering the occasional strong suggestion.
For instance, Weis made it known that the Jayhawks aren’t going to sit in coverage and watch an opposing quart… Continue reading →

Apr 28

Weis: Crist not ‘too rusty’ in KU spring game

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LAWRENCE — Kansas coach Charlie Weis trusts Dayne Crist as his quarterback. Here’s proof.
During Kansas’ spring game on Saturday — a 45-0 win for the first-unit Blue team — Weis called a run play from his spot on the field. Crist, though, not… Continue reading →

Apr 22

Cavalry en route for KU football

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LAWRENCE — First, before anything else, you need to understand what the Kansas staff is working with. At least, according to one assistant coach.
DeMontie Cross coaches KU’s linebackers, and so far, with the majority of spring practices complete, h… Continue reading →

Apr 17

Speedy Reynolds will contribute to KU defense

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LAWRENCE — Maybe Michael Reynolds will make a huge impact on this year’s Kansas defense. Then again, maybe he won’t.
But what’s clear in listening to coach Charlie Weis and defensive coordinator Dave Campo is this: The Jayhawks still need to im… Continue reading →

Apr 15

Crist ready to take helm for KU

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LAWRENCE — When he first looked into becoming Kansas’ defensive coordinator, Dave Campo had a pressing question for head coach Charlie Weis.
Of course Campo looked at all the problems surrounding last year’s defense, but those didn’t factor int… Continue reading →

Apr 05

Campo getting to know KU roster

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LAWRENCE — In previous springs, Dave Campo could look forward to draft day for help filling holes on defense.
Campo doesn’t have that option at Kansas, where he inherited a defense that allowed more yards and more points than anyone else in the countr… Continue reading →