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Kansas University defensive tackle Richard Johnson Jr., center, and linebacker Huldon Tharp, right, fill plates in the serving line with volunteer and Lawrence resident Dave Kelsey, left, on Sunday at the Lawrence Interdenominational Nutrition Kitchen. Johnson started eight games on the defensive line last season for the Jayhawks before being hampered by an injury.

Published on June 28, 2009

Kansas University defensive tackle Richard Johnson III, center, joins hands with Lawrence resident Barb Smith, left, prior to serving food to the needy at the Lawrence Interdenominational Nutrition Kitchen (LINK) Sunday, June 28, 2009. To the right of Johnson are linebacker Huldon Tharp, defensive end Tyrone Sellers, running back Toben Opurum and defensive back D.J. Beshears.

Published on June 28, 2009

In addition to improvements to Allen Fieldhouse, new donor suites are being built, a new practice gym is being constructed and locker rooms are being expanded and improved.

Published on June 24, 2009

In addition to a pedestrian bridge, workers are also tying Allen Fieldhouse more closely to the athletic offices to the west. Pictured here, workers add a new level to the walkway between the buildings.

Published on June 24, 2009

In addition to a pedestrian bridge, workers are also tying Allen Fieldhouse more closely to the athletic offices to the west. Pictured here, workers add a new level to the walkway between the buildings.

Published on June 24, 2009

Workers unload supplies to bring into Allen Fieldhouse for renovation work on Tuesday. Workers are in the midst of a major overhaul of Allen Fieldhouse and additions to areas around the historic old building.

Published on June 24, 2009

The north end of Allen Fieldhouse will look different for fans who come to games at Allen Fieldhouse this season.

Published on June 24, 2009

A view of Allen Fieldhouse from the parking garage across the new pedestrian walkway that will connect the garage with upper levels of Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on June 24, 2009

Construction workers walk across the new pedestrian bridge that will join upper levels of Allen Fieldhouse with the parking garage to the north.

Published on June 24, 2009

Kansas running back Angus Quigley flexes after scoring a touchdown against South Florida in this Sept. 12, 2008, file photo in Tampa, Fla. This year, Quigley will use his muscle at linebacker to try to prevent touchdowns instead of scoring them.

Published on June 24, 2009

Kansas University senior angus quigley is pictured in this file photo before the 2008 season. Quigley, through ups and downs on the football field, has remained close to his mother, Tammie, who initially was uneasy with Angus playing football for fear of injury.

Published on June 24, 2009

Ricky Barnes points to the crowd after his birdie putt on the 17th hole during the third round of the U.S. Open. Barnes, who was ranked No. 519 in the world before the weekend, is tied for the lead entering today’s final round in Farmingdale, N.Y.

Published on June 22, 2009

Kansas offensive lineman Brad Thorson poses for a photo during the Jayhawks’ READ event at Hilltop Child Development Center. Student-athletes make numerous visits to local elementary schools throughout the year to read to young students.

Published on June 21, 2009

Ricky Barnes waves to the gallery after a birdie putt on the eighth green during the second round of the U.S. Open on Saturday. Barnes holds a one-stroke lead at Bethpage State Park’s Black Course in Farmingdale, N.Y.

Published on June 21, 2009

Ames High School basketball player Harrison Barnes shoots during practice at the school in Ames, Iowa. The 6-foot-7 standout has been pegged by many as the top prospect in the country.

Published on June 20, 2009

Ames High School basketball player Harrison Barnes looks on during practice at the school in Ames, Iowa. The 6-foot-7 standout has been pegged by many as the top prospect in the country.

Published on June 20, 2009

KU basketball coach Bill Self, left, and former KU basketball coach Roy Williams, second from left, greet friends after a memorial service for Bob Frederick on Wednesday at the Lied Center.

Published on June 17, 2009

Members of the audience raise their arms for the waving of the wheat after singing the "Crimson and the Blue" at the conclusion of a memorial service for Bob Frederick, former KU athletic director, Wednesday at the Lied Center.

Published on June 17, 2009

Former KU basketball player Jacque Vaughn, left, former KU coach Roy Williams and Aaron Miles, another former KU basketball player, background right, visit with acquaintances after a memorial for Bob Frederick, former KU athletic director, Wednesday at the Lied Center.

Published on June 17, 2009

Former KU football coach Terry Allen, left, greets KU volleyball coach Ray Bechard before a memorial for Bob Frederick, former KU athletic director, Wednesday at the Lied Center.

Published on June 17, 2009

A video of Bob Frederick is shown during his memorial Wednesday at the Lied Center.

Published on June 17, 2009

Brad Frederick, left, speaks about his father during a memorial for Bob Frederick, former KU athletic director, Wednesday at the Lied Center. Brad's brothers, all of whom spoke about their father, are from left Brian, Mark and Chris.

Published on June 17, 2009

Brad Frederick, left, speaks about his father during a memorial for Bob Frederick, former KU athletic director, Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at the Lied Center. Brad's brothers, all of whom spoke about their father, are from left Brian, Mark and Chris.

Published on June 17, 2009

Brad Frederick, left, speaks about his father during a memorial for Bob Frederick, former KU athletic director, Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at the Lied Center. Brad's brothers, all of whom spoke about their father, are from left Brian, Mark and Chris.

Published on June 17, 2009

A photograph of Bob Frederick on a cycling trip is displayed during a Frederick's memorial service Wednesday at the Lied Center.

Published on June 17, 2009

Travoy Martinez, a Dallas native, makes a cut near the sideline after pulling down a catch. Martinez worked out at the Super Jayhawk Camp on Saturday at the practice fields next to Memorial Stadium.

Published on June 13, 2009

Martez Hudson, center, gets out of the backfield during passing drills at the Super Jayhawk Camp on Saturday, June 13, 2009, at the Memorial Stadium practice fields.

Published on June 13, 2009

Kyle Fuller, right, a cornerback from Baltimore, Maryland, tries to slow down Devin Patterson, a wide receiver from Dallas, Texas, during the Super Jayhawk Camp on Saturday, June 13, 2009, at the Memorial Stadium practice fields.

Published on June 13, 2009

Chris Barnett, from Dallas, Texas, gets up over the defensive backs to try to pull down a catch during the Super Jayhawk Camp on Saturday, June 13, 2009, at the Memorial Stadium practice fields.

Published on June 13, 2009

Jon Goering/Journal-World Photo.Devin Patterson, Red 10, tries to get up the field after a catch during the Super Jayhawk Camp on Saturday, June 13, 2009, at the Memorial Stadium practice fields.

Published on June 13, 2009

Former Kansas player Russell Robinson jumps between Christian Moody, left, and Chris Zerbe on his way to the basket during the Rock Chalk Roundball Classic at Free State High. Robinson played with the Reno Bighorns of the NBA Developmental League last season.

Published on June 13, 2009

Kansas’ Shaeffer Hall delivers a pitch against Oklahoma State in this April 10 file photo. Hall signed a contract with the New York Yankees on Friday.

Published on June 13, 2009

Former KU baseball player Ryan Knippschild pitches in this 2004 file photo.

Published on June 12, 2009

Former Kansas University standout Wayne Simien, left, visits with KU sophomore Tyshawn Taylor during Bill Self’s Basketball Camp Monday at Horejsi Center.

Published on June 9, 2009

Concrete for the old goal posts is ready to be hauled off on Monday as part of a project replacing the artificial turf that was installed in 2000.

Published on June 8, 2009

A large pile of dirt from the old field sits on the 30 yard line Monday at Memorial Stadium. Workers for Mid America Golf and Landscape of Lee's Summit, Mo, were working on replacing the artificial turf that was installed in 2000.

Published on June 8, 2009

A dozer levels the dirt at Memorial Stadium as workers for Mid America Golf and Landscape of Lee's Summit, Mo, make progress in replacing the artificial turf in time for the Sept. 5 season opener.

Published on June 8, 2009

Sunday was the first day of the Bill Self Basketball Camp and one of the first thing campers got to do was get some autographs from KU players. KU Coach Bill Self was signing autographs in the parking lot including this tee shirt for Kreegen Nelson of Wichita.

Published on June 8, 2009

Kansas University freshman Thomas Robinson signs an autograph for Bill Self Basketball camper Sean Novak, 13, of Overland Park. Self’s camp opened Sunday.

Published on June 8, 2009

Sunday was the first day of the Bill Self Basketball Camp and one of the first thing campers got to do was get some autographs from KU players.

Published on June 8, 2009

Workers for Mid America Golf and Landscape of Lee's Summit, Mo, level the field at Memorial Stadium on Monday, replacing artificial turf that was installed in 2000.

Published on June 7, 2009

Former Kansas University basketball player Billy Thomas.

Published on June 7, 2009

Blake Griffin (23) takes down a rebound in this March 29 file photo at the NCAA Tournament in Memphis, Tenn. Griffin, the projected No. 1 overall pick in this year’s NBA Draft, worked out for the Clippers on Saturday.

Published on June 7, 2009

Sunday was the first day of the Bill Self Basketball Camp and one of the first thing campers got to do was get some autographs from KU players. Twin brother Marcus and Markieff Morris were signing tee shirts for the young campers.

Published on June 7, 2009

The Kansas University football team runs through drills during an evening practice in this Aug. 7, 2008, file photo.

Published on June 6, 2009

Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback and former Kansas University player Aqib Talib throws out the ceremonial first pitch before the game between the Kansas City Royals and Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday in St. Petersburg, Fla. The Rays won, 3-2. Story on page 6B.

Published on June 5, 2009

Kansas University men’s basketball coach Bill Self addresses the media in this March 2009 file photo. Self is currently keeping busy attending Las Vegas-area basketball tournaments.

Published on June 5, 2009

Texas’ Preston Clark, left, celebrates with Connor Rowe (10) and Michael Torres (9) after Rowe scored the winning run in the 25th inning of a 3-2 victory over Boston College. The game that ended early Sunday in Austin, Texas, was the longest in NCAA history.

Published on June 1, 2009

North Carolina’s Ben Bunting, right, is out at second base as KU’s Robby Price throws to first for a double play.

Published on June 1, 2009

North Carolina’s Garrett Gore (4) is congratulated by Kyle Seager (10), Matt Harrison (23) and Ryan Graepel (24) after Gore’s grand slam home run against Kansas University. The slam helped the Tar Heels oust KU, 12-1, Sunday from the NCAA regional in Chapel Hill, N.C.

Published on June 1, 2009