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Matt Tait: KU football opener not always pretty, but the journey is now under way
Midseason form was never the expectation, so it makes sense that it didn’t come. The Kansas football team had its moments during Friday’s season-opening 17-14 come-from-behind win over South Dakota, but it was also very clear that this was not only the first game of the season but also the first game of a new era. By Matt Tait
Matt Tait: What's next for Kansas after Tyty Washington commitment to Kentucky?
While Tyty Washington’s commitment to Kentucky on Wednesday night no doubt dealt a blow to the KU fan base, the talented point guard’s decision does not spell doom for the Jayhawks. By Matt Tait
Matt Tait: Kansas football has options but must move quickly to replace outgoing OC Brent Dearmon
Now that we know that KU offensive coordinator Brent Dearmon is leaving the program, it’s imperative that the Kansas administration moves as quickly as possible in finding his replacement. By Matt Tait
Happy Kansas football fans treated to rough showing in first game back
The jokes surfaced as soon as the University Kansas athletic department announced that it would allow fans in the stands for Saturday’s home football game against Oklahoma State. By Matt Tait
Jayhawks OK with sacrifices if it means there's football this fall
It’s easy, on Aug. 20, for anyone on the Kansas football team to say in a mostly empty room that they’re going to be smart and safe during the upcoming season so the Jayhawks can actually play football this fall. But it’s something else entirely to ask those same guys, and dozens like them, to do it after a Saturday night victory. By Matt Tait
Matt Tait: Former KU defensive coordinator Dave Campo shares memories, stories of the late Don Shula
When you've worked for more than 40 years as a football coach at the college and professional level, you tend to know a few people and have several good stories. Former KU defensive coordinator Dave Campo fits that description and on Tuesday, he shared some of his best Don Shula stories with the Journal-World. By Matt Tait
Matt Tait: At least three key questions remain on whether endorsements will be good for college sports
The NCAA’s recent show of support for compensation through endorsement deals for college athletes was a win for the athletes. But there are still so many questions to ask, loopholes to close and concerns to consider before this development can be called a success for college athletics. By Matt Tait
Matt Tait: KU AD Jeff Long attempting business-as-usual approach in 'incredibly awkward times'
You don’t expect to hear the words “incredibly awkward times” come from the mouth of a college administrator with three-plus decades of experience who prides himself on having seen just about everything. By Matt Tait
Matt Tait: Get to know the Kansas women's soccer team
Kansas’ women’s soccer team has been on a roll in recent weeks. The Jayhawks won their first Big 12 tournament title two weeks ago. They kicked off their NCAA Tournament appearance with a Round 1 victory over Iowa last weekend at Rock Chalk Park. Last Friday night, the team was greeted by a standing ovation at Allen Fieldhouse after trotting their Big 12 trophy onto the court.
Matt Tait: Rock Chalk Park helping Kansas women's soccer reach new heights
There’s a theory floating around the Kansas athletic department that suggests that brand new, first-rate facilities for the KU football program will help the Jayhawks return to their winning ways. The resurgence of the Kansas women’s soccer program is proof positive that such a vision can come true. By Matt Tait
Matt Tait: Next time, the matchup with K-State has to mean more
Despite all kinds of momentum suggesting it might be and a fun and flashy new offense to play with, Kansas football under Les Miles is not quite ready to beat Kansas State, even with a new coach in Manhattan. By Matt Tait
Matt Tait: Moral victories have their place with Kansas football
Moral victories suck. By definition, they’re a cold, empty reminder that the one reason all teams suit up did not happen. But that doesn’t mean they’re totally worthless. By Matt Tait
Matt Tait: QB Carter Stanley the big winner in KU's Brent Dearmon promotion
Facing yet another new opportunity and fresh start, Kansas quarterback Carter Stanley picked up a big win during the Jayhawks’ bye week. By Matt Tait
Matt Tait: New O.C. Brent Dearmon has all the tools to spark the Kansas offense
It takes about 10 seconds for anyone talking to him to get a feel for why the Kansas football players like new offensive coordinator Brent Dearmon so much. By Matt Tait
Matt Tait: Les Miles' move to name Brent Dearmon KU's new OC only works if he lets it
Give Kansas football coach Les Miles credit for making the difficult move to part ways with offensive coordinator Les Koenning. Now for the easy part — slide out of the way and let Brent Dearmon do his thing. By Matt Tait
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