David Beaty steps up to the mic today for his first press conference as Kansas University’s head football coach.
[Watch here][1]:
—
Follow along with KUsports.com’s [Matt Tait][2] and [Benton Smith][3]:
New #kufball coach David Beaty being introduced this morning. pic.twitter.com/SoIjrQ6vNO
— Benton Smith (@BentonASmith) December 8, 2014
#KUfball players Michael Cummings & Jake Love here for the event. Will talk with media after Beaty speaks. Several former players here too…
— Matt Tait (@mctait) December 8, 2014
Chancellor Gray-Little welcomes Beaty “back” and says she’s delighted he’s here… #KUfball
— Matt Tait (@mctait) December 8, 2014
Zenger touts time, Neinas and search committee as huge advantages during search. #KUfball
— Matt Tait (@mctait) December 8, 2014
Zenger: KU was searching for a coach of “high character” who fit with the university internally and externally #kufball
— Benton Smith (@BentonASmith) December 8, 2014
Zenger: Fit at #KUfball & ability to recruit Big 12 were 2 qualities that rose to the top…
— Matt Tait (@mctait) December 8, 2014
Zenger: We wanted confidence w/ humility, someone who would undersell and overproduce & just work hard… #KUfball
— Matt Tait (@mctait) December 8, 2014
Zenger: Committee reached a consensus: end the search and go get David Beaty #kufball
— Benton Smith (@BentonASmith) December 8, 2014
Zenger: One member said, I would fight with some coaches but I would fight for David Beaty. #KUfball
— Matt Tait (@mctait) December 8, 2014
Zenger: We believe he has “it” with a capital I. #KUfball
— Matt Tait (@mctait) December 8, 2014
Beaty: My family and I really identify w/ #KUfball because hard work and humility are important values.
— Matt Tait (@mctait) December 8, 2014
Beaty: Hard work & earning everything will be foundation of #KUfball program…
— Matt Tait (@mctait) December 8, 2014
Beaty says fans & KU deserve a winning football program… #KUfball
— Matt Tait (@mctait) December 8, 2014
Beaty says keeping Kansas kids at home in recruiting is a top priority along w/ developing a strong walk-on program… #KUfball
— Matt Tait (@mctait) December 8, 2014
Beaty: A lot of coaches can do one or the other, but few can recruit & develop players & he’s excited about staff he can add… #KUfball
— Matt Tait (@mctait) December 8, 2014
Beaty: One of the most important hires I’ll make here is the strength and conditioning director… #KUfball
— Matt Tait (@mctait) December 8, 2014
Beaty: Offense will be fast-paced, high-tempo. Defense will be in attack mode. Should make Memorial Stadium an exciting place to be #KUfball
— Matt Tait (@mctait) December 8, 2014
Beaty: Kansas feels like home. #KUfball
— Matt Tait (@mctait) December 8, 2014
Beaty: It didn’t take much time for him and his family to decide to take this job and make the move. #kufball
— Benton Smith (@BentonASmith) December 8, 2014
Beaty: His family absolutely loves it here in Lawrence. They were eager to get back. #kufball
— Benton Smith (@BentonASmith) December 8, 2014
Beaty: Being familiar with so many people at Kansas feels like an advantage for him. He knows the lay of the land. #kufball
— Benton Smith (@BentonASmith) December 8, 2014
Beaty: My respect for Clint Bowen is unparalleled. Calls him one of top defensive coaches in the country, but also a dear friend. #kufball
— Benton Smith (@BentonASmith) December 8, 2014
Beaty: Clint Bowen was one of the key factors in making this move work for him. #kufball
— Benton Smith (@BentonASmith) December 8, 2014
Beaty: utilizing great relationships with high school coaches will be crucial in recruiting. #kufball
— Benton Smith (@BentonASmith) December 8, 2014
Beaty: History at #KUfball is important and I believe we’re standing on the shoulders of giants here.
— Matt Tait (@mctait) December 8, 2014
Beaty: There is a ton of really good players out there. #kufball needs to find the right players and develop them. That’ll be the big thing.
— Benton Smith (@BentonASmith) December 8, 2014
Beaty: Next few days will be a great challenge. He’ll assemble the staff, but he’s not in a hurry. He wants the right guys hired. #kufball
— Benton Smith (@BentonASmith) December 8, 2014
Beaty: He and coaches in place will be all over the country, and in Kansas, in the days to come, hitting recruiting trail hard. #kufball
— Benton Smith (@BentonASmith) December 8, 2014
Beaty: He loves Kansas and kept up with the program while he was away. #kufball
— Benton Smith (@BentonASmith) December 8, 2014
Beaty: Becoming a head coach at a major D-I university has always been a goal. But not just any university. #kufball
— Benton Smith (@BentonASmith) December 8, 2014
Beaty: Visit with returning players happened in the weight room. Wanted players to know championships are won by outworking folks. #kufball
— Benton Smith (@BentonASmith) December 8, 2014
Beaty: Hard work and earning everything you get will be the platform for the program. #kufball
— Benton Smith (@BentonASmith) December 8, 2014
Beaty: He worked for one of the greatest coaches in the country in Kevin Sumlin at Texas A&M. He made this possible. #kufball
— Benton Smith (@BentonASmith) December 8, 2014
Beaty: The Big 12 has evolved through the past handful of years and it’s a conference now where speed is at a premium. #kufball
— Benton Smith (@BentonASmith) December 8, 2014
Beaty: It’s fun watching that ball go all over the yard. It’s fun watching Todd Reesing sling the ball all over the field. #kufball
— Benton Smith (@BentonASmith) December 8, 2014
Beaty: Improving the walk-on program is a goal. There are only so many scholarships you can give. They want to give chances to Kansas kids.
— Benton Smith (@BentonASmith) December 8, 2014
Beaty: Coach Mangino gave him an opportunity and he learned a lot from him. #kufball
— Benton Smith (@BentonASmith) December 8, 2014
Beaty tips cap to Sumlin, Mangino, his mother and former Texas HS coaches for helping him become the man/coach he is today… #KUfball
— Matt Tait (@mctait) December 8, 2014
Also credits Turner Gill, David Bailiff and his family… #KUfball
— Matt Tait (@mctait) December 8, 2014
Beaty: Recruiting is a relationship business. His mom used to always say, You might not like what I say but it’ll be the truth. #kufball
— Benton Smith (@BentonASmith) December 8, 2014
Beaty: There’s a lot better people out there than me. And I get that. That’s why I’m trying to hire them… #KUfball
— Matt Tait (@mctait) December 8, 2014
—
More coverage of Beaty’s hire:
– [KU gets its coach: David Beaty thrilled to return to Kansas][4]
– [Column: David Beaty brings energy, work ethic to KU football][5]
– [Former Kansas wideout Briscoe fondly recalls position coach Beaty][6]
– [Column: New Kansas football coach hits ground running][7]
– [Beaty third KU football intro in five years][8]
[1]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnBaf-wGVDY
[2]: https://twitter.com/mctait
[3]: https://twitter.com/BentonASmith
[4]: http://www2.kusports.com/news/2014/dec/06/new-ku-football-coach-david-beaty-thrilled-return-/
[5]: http://www2.kusports.com/news/2014/dec/05/column-david-beaty-brings-energy-work-ethic-ku-foo/
[6]: http://www2.kusports.com/news/2014/dec/07/former-kansas-wideout-briscoe-fondly-recalls-posit/
[7]: http://www2.kusports.com/news/2014/dec/08/column-new-kansas-football-coach-hits-ground-runni/
[8]: http://www2.kusports.com/news/2014/dec/08/beaty-third-ku-football-intro-five-years/