Football

Brown learning about teammates’ roles to bolster own performance

Kansas linebackers coach Chris Simpson said that early last season, linebacker JB Brown was a “see ball, get ball” kind of player. That’s theoretically a good quality for a linebacker to have, particularly one who since arriving from Bowling Green last spring has consistently dazzled his ...

Samuel still finding ways to elevate experienced wideouts

The Kansas wide receivers have become so experienced, and with that experience developed such a high level of sophistication, that position coach Terrence Samuel is willing to give them the chance to sit on quarterback meetings. “That’s another way to try to help speed up the process for ...

Spring football notebook: Arnold, Clements to miss rest of spring

Offensive lineman Calvin Clements and wide receiver Lawrence Arnold will miss the rest of spring practice due to injury, head coach Lance Leipold said. After the conclusion of Tuesday’s practice, Leipold described his team’s overall health as “fair at best.” “I’d probably like it ...

Brooks, Miller tabbed for roles rushing the passer

One particular conversation about the Kansas football team’s pass rush has become quite familiar for defensive ends coach Taiwo Onatolu. When Kyron Johnson left, everyone was concerned about who might replace his production; that turned out to be Lonnie Phelps. When Phelps left, again it ...

Leipold grateful for Lubick’s work as analyst leaves for Nevada

After continuing to help the Kansas football staff from afar while battling leukemia, Matt Lubick has been hired as the new offensive coordinator for Nevada, the school announced Monday. "Matt has obviously had a long battle, and it's really gratifying to see him come out the other end,” ...

Neal strives for further improvement after returning to KU

Just before Kansas took the field to battle Kansas State last November, running backs coach Jonathan Wallace asked Devin Neal — who had a pending decision to make about going to the NFL or staying for another year — whether it was going to be his last game in David Booth Kansas Memorial ...

Under-center work presents new challenge for KU’s quarterbacks

Kansas’ new offensive coordinator Jeff Grimes has said his quarterbacks will take some snaps under center this year. “How much we do under center just kind of depends on the personnel of the team,” he added. For example, he did more when he was at Baylor with Gerry Bohanon than in ...