KUsports.com Headlines for August 31

--------------------------------------------------------------- [Long considered 'the answer,' Kansas' transfers still must prove themselves worthy]( [Kansas linebacker Lorenzo McCaskill recovers from a drill during a training camp practice on Aug. 10, 2022.]( By: Zac Boyer Although linebacker Lorenzo McCaskill started for two seasons at Louisiana and led a conference champion in tackles, Kansas' coaches have demonstrated that accomplishments elsewhere don ... Posted today at 1:31 p.m. --------------------------------------------------------------- ['Not an if project; it is a yes project,' KU leaders say of football stadium upgrade, events venue near 11th and Mississippi streets]( [The University of Kansas' Memorial Stadium is pictured on Monday, Aug. 7, 2017.]( By: Matt Tait University of Kansas leaders said Wednesday they are fully committed to a project that would significantly upgrade KU’s football stadium and add a new ... Posted today at 11:45 a.m. --------------------------------------------------------------- Tale of the Tait: [Big 12 to enter into early negotiations with TV partners FOX, ESPN]( [Big 12 to enter into early negotiations with TV partners FOX, ESPN]( By: Matt Tait The Big 12 Conference has agreed to engage in discussions with its primary television partners, ESPN and FOX, more than 18 months earlier than ... Posted today at 8:54 a.m. --------------------------------------------------------------- [KU seeking design firm to develop concept plans for football stadium, events center project near 11th and Mississippi streets]( [An aerial shot from the east of David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium in 2017. ]( By: Chad Lawhorn The University of Kansas is getting more serious about upgrades to its football stadium — and this time the plans may involve far more than football. Posted yesterday at 5:38 p.m. --------------------------------------------------------------- Boyer on the Beat: [Ex-Kansas DE Kyron Johnson makes Eagles; Kwamie Lassiter II cut by Bengals]( By: Zac Boyer Kyron Johnson's dreams of playing in a regular-season NFL game are closer than ever. Johnson, the former Kansas outside linebacker and defensive end, was ... Posted yesterday at 5:24 p.m. --------------------------------------------------------------- KUsports Video: [Kansas coordinators Andy Kotelnicki, Brian Borland preview Week 1 vs. Tennessee Tech]( [Kansas OC Andy Kotelnicki on the Jalon Daniels/Jason Bean competition and the Jayhawks' versatility]( By: Zac Boyer Posted yesterday at 4:57 p.m. --------------------------------------------------------------- Tale of the Tait: [Latest Memorial Stadium facelift features giant images of Kansas greats from the past next to current Jayhawks]( [Latest Memorial Stadium facelift features giant images of Kansas greats from the past next to current Jayhawks ]( By: Matt Tait As Kansas football fans wait for the start of a new stadium project of some kind in the future, they’ll have to settle for ... Posted yesterday at 4:27 p.m. --------------------------------------------------------------- [Greater uncertainty hits Kansas' passing offense days before start of season]( [Kansas redshirt sophomore wide receiver Quentin Skinner runs through drills during a training camp practice on Aug. 4, 2022.]( By: Zac Boyer With Kwamie Lassiter II pursuing an NFL career and Trevor Wilson suspended indefinitely, Kansas will turn to other returning players and some who are unproven ... Posted yesterday at 4:09 p.m. --------------------------------------------------------------- [Kansas volleyball jumps 3 spots to No. 20 in latest AVCA poll]( [Freshman setter Camryn Turner runs the Kansas offense against the Kansas City Roos on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021 at Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena. ]( By: J-W Staff Report After a 3-0 start to the season that featured a win over the 22nd-ranked team in the country, the Kansas volleyball program moved up three ... Posted yesterday at 3:08 p.m. --------------------------------------------------------------- [Kansas football adds road game at Nevada to 2023 schedule to replace previously scheduled home game vs. Houston]( [Former Nevada quarterback David Cornwell looks for a receiver during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Washington State on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, in Pullman, Washington. (AP Photo/Young Kwak) ]( By: Matt Tait The Kansas football program has added a nonconference road game at Nevada to its 2023 schedule to replace a home game with Houston.By Matt ... Last updated yesterday at 1:22 p.m. --------------------------------------------------------------- [Kansas wideout Doug Emilien ready for fresh start, big role]( [Kansas redshirt sophomore wide receiver Douglas Emilien (5) runs through drills during Kansas Football Training Camp on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022.]( By: Matt Tait Kansas wide receiver Doug Emilien has high hopes for his first season with the Jayhawks. Not only does the change of scenery offer Emilien a ... Posted August 29 at 3:24 p.m. --------------------------------------------------------------- [Kansas' Trevor Wilson remains suspended indefinitely; Tanaka Scott to miss 1 game]( [Kansas redshirt junior wide receiver Trevor Wilson (7) during Kansas Football Training Camp on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022.]( By: Zac Boyer Kansas football coach Lance Leipold said Monday that wide receiver Trevor Wilson will remain suspended indefinitely following his arrest on charges of aggravated assault with ... Posted August 29 at 2:32 p.m. --------------------------------------------------------------- KUsports Video: [Kansas' Lance Leipold on Week 1, Tennessee Tech, Trevor Wilson and Jalon Daniels starting]( [Kansas coach Lance Leipold on Week 1, Trevor Wilson's status, Jalon Daniels starting at QB and WRs]( By: Zac Boyer Posted August 29 at 1:58 p.m. --------------------------------------------------------------- [Kansas' Kobe Baynes receives waiver, is cleared to play following transfer from Louisville]( [Kansas offensive tackle Kobe Baynes, who decided to transfer from Louisville, is seen in this photo from June 2022.]( By: Zac Boyer Kobe Baynes, the offensive lineman who transferred to Kansas last week from Louisville, has had his request for eligibility approved by the NCAA and will ... Posted August 29 at 1:48 p.m. --------------------------------------------------------------- Boyer on the Beat: [Kansas releases Week 1 depth chart; Jalon Daniels the starting QB, RBs in competition]( By: Zac Boyer The Kansas football team's first depth chart of the season has been released and it contains few surprises. Junior quarterback Jalon Daniels is listed ... Posted August 29 at 11:14 a.m. --------------------------------------------------------------- Boyer on the Beat: [Lance and Kelly Leipold Graduate Assistant Fund to create coaching opportunities at Kansas for those from marginalized communities]( By: Zac Boyer The Kansas football team on Monday announced the creation of the Lance and Kelly Leipold Graduate Assistant Fund, an endowment that will aim to provide ... Posted August 29 at 10:50 a.m. --------------------------------------------------------------- Tale of the Tait: [Former Jayhawk Frank Mason III to represent Team USA at FIBA AmeriCup in September]( [Former Jayhawk Frank Mason III to represent Team USA at FIBA AmeriCup in September]( By: Matt Tait Still without a team for the 2022-23 basketball season, former Kansas guard Frank Mason III at least knows where he’ll be playing next month. ... Posted August 29 at 10:18 a.m. --------------------------------------------------------------- [KU soccer caps off unbeaten road trip with 3-1 win at Drake]( By: J-W Staff Report The Kansas women's soccer team won its third consecutive game on Sunday afternoon, 3-1 over Drake at Drake Stadium. Posted August 28 at 6:45 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. 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