Onyegbule won’t return
The Kansas University football roster will be one defensive end lighter when the Jayhawks open spring practices on March 27.
Maxwell Onyegbule learned in late January the NCAA would not grant him an additional year of eligibility, thereby ending his college career.
Onyegbule, who played in two games in 2006 before missing the remainder of his freshman season due to an ankle injury, was seeking a fifth year via a medical hardship, but that request was denied by the NCAA.
Onyegbule declined to comment on the ruling, saying he preferred to look toward his future rather than at his past.
Once he was able to get back on the field, Onyegbule made the most of his time. He played in all 13 games as a sophomore in 2007, recording 12 total tackles, including five for a loss. He also appeared in 13 games as a junior and pushed his totals to 17 tackles, 2.5 sacks and an interception.
Last year was the 6-foot-5, 252-pound end’s best season at KU. He recorded 37 total tackles, 11 of which came behind the line of scrimmage, and added six sacks and one memorable interception for a touchdown in 12 games.
While January marked the end of the road for one Onyegbule, February marked the unofficial beginning for another. Miles Onyegbule, the younger brother of the former KU lineman, orally committed to the University of Texas this week, becoming the fourth confirmed commitment in UT’s Class of 2011.
Miles Onyegbule is a 6-4, 200-pound tight end/wide receiver hybrid who was ranked by Lone Star Recruiting as the No. 18 prospect in Texas.
Quigley still eligible
Senior Angus Quigley, a 6-2, 226-pound running back who played linebacker last season, also has been seeking another year of eligibility and appears to have received it.
Theresa Becker, KU’s associate athletic director for compliance, said Wednesday that Quigley has one year of eligibility remaining. Quigley is listed on KU’s football roster for 2010.
