Football

Warner vying for playing time as true freshman

DJ Warner seems to be handling the transition to college football quite well — and not only because, when asked about the biggest thing he had to get used to after arriving on campus, he replied, “Probably the time difference.” Warner has made enough of an impression since coming to ...

KU ranked No. 22 in preseason AP poll

The Kansas football team received the No. 22 spot in the Associated Press' college football poll on Monday, marking the first time since 2009 that the Jayhawks have been recognized in the preseason media poll. "It doesn't mean much, especially as we get close to kicking off, but I also have to ...

KU veterans, coaches paving way for young wideouts

Kansas’ veteran wide receivers have a clearly defined short-term goal. “We want to win the (Big) 12,” senior Lawrence Arnold said on Sunday. “We’re going to win the 12. I’m 100% confident in our team.” The specific way they approach preparing for that goal, however, could impact ...

Since late-season surge, Taylor has grown into leadership role

Around the time Kansas hosted UCF last October, defensive tackle Caleb Taylor wanted to get on the field more, and he sat down with Jim Panagos for a fateful conversation. “I believe football is a game of series of efforts,” said Panagos, Taylor’s position coach. “Each play is seven ...

Derritt carving out rotational spot after winter transfer

Caleb Taylor is always a little concerned when a new transfer arrives at his position. "Our room, we have really good chemistry," said Taylor, one of Kansas' leaders at defensive tackle this season, "so I’m a bit worried that if we get a transfer, that that might possibly upset the chemistry ...

KU’s reserve running backs await their time in the sun

Not many teams in college football have backfields like Kansas’. In fact, in the eyes of the PwC SMU Athletic Forum that picks candidates for the Doak Walker Award, only nine others do. KU was one of 10 schools, and just a pair in the Big 12, to have two players — Devin Neal and Daniel ...

What’s next for players praised in fall camp?

The format of Kansas football's fall camp, with its interviews with numerous assistant coaches and athletes in rapid succession, tends to result in a lot of different players' names getting brought up. Some are young prospects with a ways to go before they contribute meaningfully; others are ...