KUsports.com Headlines for September 9

[Former KU standout Aqib Talib retiring from the NFL]( [Kansas cornerback Aqib Talib high-steps into the end zone after picking off a pass during the first half as quarterback Tyrod Taylor (5) pursues. Talib was named MVP of the Jayhawks' 24-21 victory over Virginia Tech in the Orange Bowl on Thursday in Miami. Kansas University athletics officials have scheduled a free public event to celebrate the football team's Orange Bowl victory. ]( By: Matt Tait Former University of Kansas All-American and Super Bowl 50 champion Aqib Talib has decided to call it a career. By Matt Tait Posted today at 12:21 p.m. --------------------------------------------------------------- Jackson’s Journal: [Five noteworthy numbers from Coastal Carolina's 2019 season]( By: Shane Jackson After an offseason that felt like it lasted like six years, it is officially game week for the Kansas football program. KU obviously didn’t ... Posted today at 9:07 a.m. --------------------------------------------------------------- [Jayhawks envision Velton Gardner being much more than a reserve RB]( [Kansas running back Velton Gardner (18) takes off on a run during the second quarter on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019 at Memorial Stadium.]( By: Benton Smith Pooka Williams is the undisputed star of the Kansas football offense. If you ask some of the Jayhawks, though, the preseason All-Big 12 running back ... Posted yesterday at 7:50 p.m. --------------------------------------------------------------- [Notebook: Miles claims KU hasn't spent much time working on Wildcat plays]( [Blue team quarterback Torry Locklin runs in a touchdown during Late Night Under the Lights on Saturday, April, 13, 2019 at Memorial Stadium.]( By: Benton Smith Maybe the Kansas football offense won’t feature a lot of Torry Locklin early in the season. Or maybe Les Miles doesn’t want Coastal ... Posted yesterday at 2:10 p.m. --------------------------------------------------------------- [Former KU All-American Thomas Robinson bringing "Beyond Basketball" camp to Kansas]( [Kansas forward Thomas Robinson goes up for a dunk against Oklahoma State on Monday, Feb. 25, 2012, at Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla.]( By: Matt Tait Former Kansas All-American Thomas Robinson is bringing an elite basketball experience for children ages 9-17 to the Sunflower State later this month. By Matt Tait Posted yesterday at 1:34 p.m. --------------------------------------------------------------- Tale of the Tait: [Why I'm not buying the talk of KU playing 2 QBs on Saturday night vs. Coastal Carolina]( [Why I'm not buying the talk of KU playing 2 QBs on Saturday night vs. Coastal Carolina]( By: Matt Tait I know Kansas football coach Les Miles said Monday that he could see the Jayhawks playing both Thomas MacVittie and Miles Kendrick in KU’s ... Posted yesterday at 11:51 a.m. --------------------------------------------------------------- KUsports Video: [Les Miles game week Q&A: Coastal Carolina]( [Les Miles game week Q&A: Coastal Carolina]( By: Benton Smith Les Miles provides an update on the state of the Jayhawks ahead of their 2020 opener versus Coastal Carolina. KU went 3-9 in Miles' ... Posted yesterday at 10:53 a.m. --------------------------------------------------------------- Jackson’s Journal: [KU football is betting favorite in 2020 opener despite losing to Coastal Carolina last year]( By: Shane Jackson Year 2 of the Les Miles era is set to begin this weekend when Kansas hosts Coastal Carolina for a rematch of KU’s most ... Posted yesterday at 8:59 a.m. --------------------------------------------------------------- [KU football's first depth chart of season features few position battles]( [Kansas offensive lineman Malik Clark works with his fellow position players on Thursday, April 4, 2019 at the indoor practice facility.]( By: Benton Smith The Jayhawks unveiled their first public depth chart of 2020 on Monday, and only two starting jobs on offense remained unresolved. The defensive two-deep didn ... Posted September 7 at 4:08 p.m. --------------------------------------------------------------- [Les Miles: KU could use 2 QBs instead of picking 1 starter after all]( [Kansas quarterback Thomas MacVittie throws during football practice on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 within the new indoor practice facility.]( By: Benton Smith The Kansas football team’s quarterback competition could carry over into actual games instead of reaching a conclusion during this week’s practices. Posted September 7 at 2:55 p.m. --------------------------------------------------------------- You are receiving this email because of your relationship with the Lawrence Journal-World or because at some point in the past you shared your email address with us. If you no longer want to receive emails from us, follow instructions at the link below. [Click here to unsubscribe and manage your email subscriptions.]( Lawrence Journal-World P.O Box 888, Lawrence, Kansas 66044