After Friday morning’s open football practice at Memorial Stadium, Kansas University football coach Mark Mangino revealed who is starting offensive tackles will be when the Jayhawks open the season Aug. 30 at home against Florida International.
Mangino said Jeff Spikes, a 6-foot-6, 314-pound redshirt freshman from Painesville, Ohio, will start at left tackle. Jeremiah Hatch, who did not participate in drills Friday, will be the starting right tackle, according to Mangino. Hatch, consistently praised by Mangino for his strong work ethic and keen intelligence, is a 6-3, 311-pound redshirt freshman from Dallas.
Elsewhere on the offensive line, the name of Brad Thorson appeared on the roster for the first time, though his height and weight were not listed. Thorson, who has spent most of his time in practice at center, wears No. 76 and is a transfer from the University of Wisconsin. Thorson will sit out this season as a transfer.
