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2016 KANSAS FOOTBALL
MEDIA GUIDE



QUICK PLAYER COACH 2015 RECORD 1
FACTS BIOS BIOS REVIEW BOOK
HISTORY
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INTRODUCTION

CREDITS THIS IS KANSAS FOOTBALL 7 Kick Off Return Records 143
The 2016 University of Kansas football Punt Return Records 144
media guide was produced by the Kansas MEET THE JAYHAWKS 45 Defensive Records 145
Communications office. Returnee Bios 72 Team Per Game Bests 148
Newcomer Bios Team Game Bests 149
Editors: Team Year-by-Year Totals 150
COACHES/STAFF Miscellaneous Team Records 152
Katy Lonergan, D.J. Haurin, Trae Green Head Coach David Beaty
Assistant Coaches 77 HISTORY
Guide Layout and Design: Football Staff 61
93 All-Americans 153
Jackie Berra
National Honors 156
Cover Design:
2016 OPPONENTS All-Star Game Selections 157
MBB+, Jackie Berra
Opponents 99 All-Conference Honors 158
Editorial Assistance:
Series Histories 102 Academic All-Conference 160
Todd Kober, Erin Penning, Melissa Wedel
All-Time Series History 104 NCAA Rankings 161
Photography:
2016-17 Bowl Schedule 105 Conference Leaders 162
Jeff and Laura Jacobsen
Big 12 Conference 106 Jayhawks in the NFL 163
Additional Photos:
2016 Big 12 Composite Schedule 108 KU in the NFL Draft 165
Doug Stremel, Jason Dailey, Harland J
Schuste, KU Student Housing, KU Marketing vs. Ranked Opponents 166
Communications, Communications Archives,
Lawrence Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, 2015 REVIEW KU in the Polls 167
NFL Teams, Orange Bowl Committee. 2015 Results/Stats
Team Game-by-Game Stats 111 All-Time Bowl Summaries 168 Kf Mj Cs R O H Ph Rb
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination Individual Game-by-Game Stats 115
on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, 2015 Summaries 116 Bowl Game Records 172
national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a 119
veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental All-Time Lettermen 173
status, gender identity, gender expression and
genetic information in the University’s programs Capsule History 179
and activities. The following person has been
designated to handle inquiries regarding the non- Year-by-Year Results 181
discrimination policies: Director of the Office of
Institutional Opportunity and Access, [email protected], RECORD BOOK All-Time Coaching Records 191
1246 W. Campus Road, Room 153A, Lawrence, KS,
66045, (785)864-6414, 711 TTY. Rushing Records 125 Season Results 192

Passing Records 130 All-Time Assistant Coaches 194

Receiving Records 134 Media Information 195

Total Offense 137 Dr. Bernadette Gray-Little, University Chancellor 196

All-Purpose 139 Dr. Sheahon Zenger, Director of Athletics 197

Scoring Records 140 Jayhawk IMG Sports Network 198

Place Kicking Records 141 NCAA Compliance 199

Punting Records 142 Williams Education Fund 200

2016 UNIVERSITY INFORMATION Lawrence, Kan.
2 Location
School Founded 1866
FQauicckts Enrollment 28,091
Nickname Jayhawks
Colors Crimson (Pantone 186) and Blue (Pantone 293)
Conference Big 12 Conference
Chancellor Dr. Bernadette Gray-Little
(Marywood College, 1966)
Director of Athletics Dr. Sheahon Zenger
(Kansas State, 1988 & 1992; Kansas, 1996)
Deputy A.D./Football Administrator Sean Lester
Ticket Office Phone 800/34-HAWKS (42957)

STADIUM INFORMATION Kivisto Field at Memorial Stadium
Stadium Name

Year Opened 1921
Capacity 50,071
Surface Field Turf (Installed 2009)

COACHING STAFF SUPPORT STAFF

David Beaty Head Coach Murphy Grant Assistant AD/Sports Medicine

Alma Mater Lindenwood College, 1994 Nolan Jones Director of Football Operations

Record at KU 0-12 (Second Season) Gene Wier Director of High School Relations

Overall Record 0-12 (Second Season) Troy Kema Dir. of Player Personnel & SA Services

Clint Bowen Assistant H.C./Defensive Coord./Safeties Jeff Jordan Director of Personnel

Todd Bradford Linebackers Tyler Olker Director of Recruiting

Joe DeForest Special Teams Coordinator Catherine Carmichael Assistant Dir. of Recruiting

Tony Hull Running Backs Ryan Voecks Video Coordinator

Rob Likens Offensive Coordinator Jeff Himes Equipment Manager

Kenny Perry Recruiting Coord./Co-Defensive Coord./Cornerbacks Garrett Riley Offensive Analyst

Jason Phillips Wide Receivers Justin Johnson Offensive Analyst

Michael Slater Defensive Line Micah Davis Quality Control - Offense

Zach Yenser Run Game Coord./Offensive Line Prinz Kande Quality Control - Defense

Je’Ney Jackson Director of Strength & Conditioning Wayd Thomas Quality Control - Recruiting

J.B. Brown Graduate Assistant - Special Teams Nate Ruby Football Operations Assistant

Nate Dreiling Graduate Assistant - Defense Ty Williams Football Operations Assistant

Connor Embree Graduate Assistant - Offense

Mario Jeberaeel Graduate Assistant - Offense

2015 REVIEW COMMUNICATIONS
Overall Record
Conference Record 0-12 Primary Contact Katy Lonergan
Home Record 0-9
Road Record 0-7 Office Phone 785-864-7314
Neutral Site Record 0-5
0-0 Cell Phone 785-691-7026

Email [email protected]

Secondary Contact D.J. Haurin

Office Phone 785-864-3575

Cell Phone 785-312-2836

Email [email protected]

Third Contact Trae Green

Office Phone 785-864-7314

Cell Phone 785-766-3527

Email [email protected]

Office Manager (Credentials) Erin Penning

Office Phone 785-864-3417

Email [email protected]

Website KUAthletics.com

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LETTERMEN RETURNING LETTERMEN LOST % RETURNING
TOTAL (49) TOTAL (25)

OFFENSE (22) OFFENSE (11) CATEGORY RETURNING/TOTAL PCT.
POS. NAME
OL *D’Andre Banks YR. EXP. POS. NAME YR. EXP. Rushing Yards 712/1355 53%
WR Shakiem Barbel Sr. 1L RB Taylor Cox Sr. 2L
WR *Jeremiah Booker Sr. 1L WR Darious Crawley Jr. 2L Passing Yards 2623/2623 100%
OL Jacob Bragg So. 1L QB Michael Cummings Sr. 2L
QB Montell Cozart So. 1L OL *Keyon Haughton Sr. 2L Receiving Yards 1439/2623 55%
QB Deondre Ford RJr. 3L RB De’Andre Mann Sr. 2L
OL *Joe Gibson Sr. 1L OL *Larry Mazyck Sr. 2L Tackles 705/887 79%
OL *Larry Hughes Jr. 2L QB T.J. Millweard Jr. 2L
WR Bobby Hartzog, Jr. So 1L OL *Bryan Peters Sr. 2L Tackles For Loss 42/58.0 72%
TE *Ben Johnson Jr. 2L WR *Tre’ Parmalee Sr. 3L
RB *Ke’aun Kinner Jr. 2L RB Preston Randall Jr. 2L Sacks 19.5/26.0 75%
RB Taylor Martin Sr. 1L TE Kent Taylor
OL Clyde McCauley III So. 1L Jr. 1L Interceptions 8/9 89%
WR Emmanuel Moore So. 1L
WR Derrick Neal So. 1L Kickoff Return Yards 936/1094 86%
WR Tyler Patrick Jr. 2L
QB Keaton Perry So. 1L Punt Return Yards (2)/26 (8)%
OL Jayson Rhodes So. 1L
RB Ryan Schadler Jr. 1L Touchdowns 14/24 58%
OL *Jordan Shelley-Smith So. 1L
WR *Steven Sims, Jr. Sr. 2L Field Goals Made 2/6 33% INTRODUCTION
QB *Ryan Willis So. 1L
So. 1L Points 94/183 51%

EXP. DEFENSE (10) YR. EXP. 2015 BIG 12 HONOREES
1L Sr. 2L
1L POS. NAME Sr. 2L RETURNING (3) HONOR (COACHES/AP)
2L CB Ronnie Davis Sr. 2L POS. NAME Honorable Mention
1L DL Kapil Fletcher Sr. 4L TE Ben Johnson Second Team
1L S *Michael Glatczak Jr. 1L Honorable Mention
2L DL *Ben Goodman Sr. 1L S Fish Smithson
1L DT Tyler Holmes Sr. 3L
1L DL *Corey King Sr. 2L FB Michael Zunica
2L LB Schyler Miles Sr. 2L
DEFENSE (25) YR. 1L LB Aaron Plump LOST (1) HONOR (COACHES/AP)
POS. NAME Jr. 1L DL T.J. Semke So 2L POS. NAME Honorable Mention
CB Greg Allen So. 1L LB Kyron Watson
DE *Dorance Armstrong, Jr. Jr. 1L LB Ben Goodman
LB Courtney Arnick Sr. 1L
S Bazie Bates IV Jr. 1L SPECIALISTS (4) 2015 NATIONAL RANKINGS
DL Jacky Dezir Jr. 1L
LB *Joe Dineen, Jr So. 1L POS. NAME YR. EXP. RETURNING
DE Josh Ehambe So. 2L K Nick Bartolotta Jr. 1L
S Denzel Feaster Sr. 2L SN Jordan Goldenberg Jr. 1L POS. NAME RANKING
CB Chevy Graham So. 2L P Eric Kahn Sr. 3L
LB Hudson Hall So. 1L HOLD *T.J. Millweard LB Joe Dineen, Jr. 31st in solo tackles
CB Tyrone Miller, Jr. Sr. 1L Jr. 2L
DE Damani Mosby So. 1L RB Ke’aun Kinner 171st in rushing yards
LB Osaze Ogbebor Sr. 1L KR Ryan Schadler 25th in combined kick returns
CB *Marnez Ogletree Sr. 2L
DE Anthony Olobia Sr. * - Indicates 2015 starter 60th in kick returns
LB *Marcquis Roberts Sr. EXP. S Fish Smithson 1st in solo tackles
LB Cameron Rosser Sr. 3L
S *Tevin Shaw Sr. 3L 14th in total tackles
S *Fish Smithson Jr.
CB Colin Spencer Sr. QB Ryan Willis 62nd in completions per game
CB *Brandon Stewart So.
DL D.J. Williams Sr. 83rd in passing yards per game
DL Devon Williams So.
DL *Daniel Wise Sr. 92nd in passing yards
LB Michael Zunica
98th in total offense

107th in passing touchdowns

K/P Matthew Wyman 58th in punting

LOST RANKING Kf Mj Cs R O H Ph Rb
POS. NAME 95th in receiving yards per game
WR Tre’ Parmalee 170th in receiving yards



SPECIALISTS (2) YR.
POS. NAME Sr.
SN *John Wirtel Sr.
P/K *Matthew Wyman

* - Indicates 2015 starter

FISH SMITHSON LED THE NCAA IN SOLO TACKLES

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ALPHABETICAL ROSTER NUMERICAL ROSTER
No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr. Exp. Hometown (High School/Previous School)
NO. NAME POS. 1 LaQuvionte Gonzalez WR 5-10 176 Jr. TR Cedar Hill, Texas (Cedar Hill HS/Texas A&M)
A 1 Tyrone Miller, Jr. S 6-0 182 So. 1L Ann Arbor, Mich. (Saline HS)
22 Greg Allen 2 Dorance Armstrong, Jr. DE 6-4 241 So. 1L Houston, Texas (North Shore HS)
52 Mazin Aql S 2 Montell Cozart QB 6-2 196 RJr. 3L Kansas City, Mo. (Bishop Miege HS)
2 Dorance Armstrong, Jr. DE 3 Chase Harrell WR 6-4 213 Fr. RS Huffman, Texas (Hargrave HS)
28 Courtney Arnick DE 3 Maciah Long LB 6-2 240 Fr. HS Houston, Texas (North Shore HS)
97 Kellen Ash LB 4 Tyler Patrick WR 6-0 177 So. 1L The Woodlands, Texas (The Woodlands HS)
15 Shola Ayinde DE 4 Shaquille Richmond S 6-0 197 Fr. RS Grand Prairie, Texas (Mansfield Timberview HS)
B CB 5 Bobby Hartzog, Jr. WR 5-11 195 Jr. 2L Houston, Texas (Westside HS)
62 D’Andre Banks
82 Shakiem Barbel OL 5 Marcquis Roberts LB 6-1 223 Sr. 1L Powder Springs, Ga. (McEachern HS/South Carolina)
24 Bazie Bates IV WR 6 Isi Holani DT 6-3 325 Jr. JC Kaumana, Hawaii (Hilo HS/Riverside City College)
19 Isaiah Bean 7 Derrick Neal CB 5-10 170 Jr. 2L Dallas, Texas (Lincoln HS)
88 Jeremiah Booker S 7 Jace Sternberger TE 6-4 236 Fr. RS Kingfisher, Okla. (Kingfisher HS)
55 Jacob Bragg DE 7 Matthew Wyman K/P 6-1 225 Sr. 3L Bloomfield Hills, Mich. (Andover HS)
17 Keegan Brewer WR 8 Keaton Perry QB 5-10 194 So. 1L Arlington, Texas (Bowie HS/TCU)
C OL 8 Brandon Stewart CB 6-0 178 Sr. 1L Cedar Hill, Texas (Cedar Hill HS/Trinity Valley CC)
25 Julian Chandler WR 9 Fish Smithson S 5-11 201 Sr. 2L Baltimore, Md. (Highland HS [Utah]/Hartnell College)
61 Malik Clark
2 Montell Cozart CB 9 Carter Stanley QB 6-2 196 Fr. RS Vero Beach, Fla. (Vero Beach HS)
D OL 10 Khalil Herbert RB 5-9 195 Fr. HS Coral Springs, Fla. (American Heritage HS)
99 DeeIsaac Davis QB 10 Marnez Ogletree CB 5-10 190 Sr. 1L Fullerton, Calif. (Shiloh HS/Fullerton College)
54 Jacky Dezir 11 Stephan Robinson CB 5-11 173 So. JC Old, Okla. (Westmoore HS/Northeastern Oklahoma A&M)
29 Joe Dineen, Jr. 11 Steven Sims, Jr. WR 5-10 176 So. 1L Houston, Texas (Travis HS)
41 Kendall Duckworth DT 12 Bryce Torneden S 5-10 185 Fr. HS Lawrence, Kan. (Free State HS)
71 Cam Durley DT 13 Damani Mosby DE 6-3 258 Sr. 1L Atlanta, Ga. (Desert Ridge HS [Ariz.]/Mesa CC)
E LB 13 Ryan Willis QB 6-4 211 So. 1L Overland Park, Kan. (Bishop Miege HS)
17 Josh Ehambe LB 14 Chevy Graham CB 5-9 200 Sr. 2L Uniondale, N.Y. (Easton Area HS)
F OL 14 Sam Skwarlo S 5-10 190 Fr. HS Lawrence, Kan. (Free State HS)
19 Evan Fairs
18 Denzel Feaster LB 15 Shola Ayinde CB 6-0 175 Fr. HS Richmond, Texas (George Ranch HS)
27 DeAnte Ford 15 Deondre Ford QB 6-1 200 RJr. 1L Waco, Texas (Midway HS/Dodge City CC)
15 Deondre Ford 16 Dagan Haehn QB 6-2 200 Fr. HS Lake Dallas, Texas (Lake Dallas HS)
75 Antione Frazier WR 16 Kyle Mayberry CB 5-10 175 Fr. HS Tulsa, Okla. (Booker T. Washington HS)
80 AJ Freeth S 17 Keegan Brewer WR 5-11 177 Fr. HS Corinth, Texas (Lake Dallas HS)
G 17 Josh Ehambe DE 6-3 247 So. 1L Arlington, Texas (Prime Prep Academy)
63 Aaron Garza CB 18 Denzel Feaster S 6-3 200 So. 1L Austin, Texas (Manor HS)
77 Joe Gibson QB 18 Frank Seurer, Jr. S 5-11 195 Jr. SQ Olathe, Kan. (Olathe South HS/Hutchinson CC)
1 LaQuvionte Gonzalez OL 18 Tyriek Starks QB 6-1 180 Fr. HS New Orleans, La. (Warren Easton HS)
14 Chevy Graham WR
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16 Dagan Haehn OL 19 Isaiah Bean DE 6-4 210 Fr. HS Humble, Texas (Summer Creek HS)
49 Hudson Hall OL 19 Evan Fairs WR 6-3 185 Fr. HS Fulshear, Texas (Foster HS)
92 Sam Hardy WR 20 Keith Loneker, Jr. LB 6-2 221 So. TR Lawrence, Kan. (Free State HS/Baker)
3 Chase Harrell CB 20 Emmanuel Moore WR 6-0 190 So. 1L Haslet, Texas (Northwest HS)
54 Hunter Harris 22 Greg Allen S 5-11 204 Sr. 2L Houston, Texas (Alief Taylor HS)
5 Bobby Hartzog, Jr. 22 Ke’aun Kinner RB 5-9 191 Sr. 1L Little Elm, Texas (Little Elm HS/Navarro JC)
67 Kolin Hayes QB 23 Ian Peterson CB 5-11 180 Fr. HS Round Rock, Texas (Cedar Ridge HS)
10 Khalil Herbert LB 24 Bazie Bates IV S 6-1 197 Sr. 1L Allen, Texas (Allen HS/Trinity Valley CC)
6 Isi Holani DE 24 Taylor Martin RB 5-10 200 So. 1L Fort Worth, Texas (Dunbar HS)
76 Chris Hughes WR 25 Julian Chandler CB 6-0 170 Fr. HS Fresno, Texas (Fort Bend Hightower HS)
73 Larry Hughes OL 25 J.J. Jolaoso RB 5-10 205 Sr. SQ Attleboro, Mass. (Attleboro HS/Bristol CC)
J WR 26 Colin Spencer CB 5-10 183 Jr. 2L Dallas, Texas (Woodrow Wilson HS)
70 Lucas Jacobs LS 26 Deron Thompson RB 5-9 180 Jr. TR Wichita, Kan. (Wichita Northwest HS/Colorado State)
53 Jackson Jenkins RB 27 DeAnte Ford CB 5-10 170 Fr. RS Missouri City, Texas (Ridge Point HS)
84 Ben Johnson DT 27 James Sullivan RB 5-11 193 Jr. TR Colorado Springs, Colo. (Cheyenne Mountain HS/Fort Hays State)
25 J.J. Jolaoso OL 28 Courtney Arnick LB 6-2 215 Sr. 3L Dallas, Texas (Carter HS)
92 Lay’Trion Jones OL 29 Joe Dineen, Jr. LB 6-2 225 Jr. 2L Lawrence, Kan. (Free State HS)
K
22 Ke’aun Kinner OL 30 Tevin Shaw S 5-11 206 Sr. 2L Piscataway, N.J. (Piscataway HS)
69 Logan Klusman OL 30 Justin Williams CB 5-11 180 So. JC Bixby, Okla. (Jenks HS)
L TE 31 Osaze Ogbebor LB 6-1 220 So. 1L McKinney, Texas (Heritage HS)
83 Kwamie Lassiter II RB 32 Reese Randall RB 5-11 216 So. SQ Lawrence, Kan. (Baldwin HS)
68 Beau Lawrence DT 33 Ryan Schadler RB 5-11 191 So. 1L Hesston, Kan. (Hesston HS/Wichita State)
20 Keith Loneker, Jr. 37 Cole Moos P 5-11 185 Jr. JC Broken Arrow, Okla. (Broken Arrow HS/Northeastern Oklahoma A&M)
3 Maciah Long 38 Kyle Thompson P 6-4 205 Fr. HS El Cajon, Calif. (Christian HS)
M RB 39 Gabriel Rui K 5-11 215 Jr. JC Hinton, Okla. (Hinton HS/Northeastern Oklahoma A&M)
24 Taylor Martin LS 40 Dru Prox LB 6-1 200 Fr. HS Kaufman, Texas (Kaufman HS)
16 Kyle Mayberry
WR 41 Kendall Duckworth LB 6-1 210 So. 1L Naples, Fla. (Lely HS)
OL 44 Michael Zunica FB 5-11 231 Sr. 2L Palos Park, Ill. (St. Rita of Cascia HS/Columbia)
LB 47 Nathan Miller CB 5-11 176 Fr. RS Topeka, Kan. (Washburn Rural HS)
LB 49 Hudson Hall LB 6-2 220 So. 1L Austin, Texas (Westlake HS)
49 Sebastian Sock DE 6-4 229 Fr. RS Highlands Ranch, Colo. (Valor Christian HS)
52 Mazin Aql DE 6-2 220 Fr. RS Stilwell, Kan. (Blue Valley HS)
RB 53 Jackson Jenkins OL 6-4 309 Fr. RS Overland Park, Kan. (Bishop Miege HS)
CB

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NUMERICAL ROSTER ALPHABETICAL ROSTER
No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr. Exp. Hometown (High School/Previous School) 74 Clyde McCauley III OL
54 Jacky Dezir DT 6-1 286 Jr. 1L Chicago, Ill. (Bowen HS/College of DuPage) 81 Kameron McQueen WR
54 Hunter Harris OL 6-2 275 Fr. HS Aledo, Texas (Aledo HS) 47 Nathan Miller CB
55 Jacob Bragg OL 6-4 291 So. 1L Nacogdoches, Texas (Nacogdoches HS) 1 Tyrone Miller, Jr.
56 Anthony Olobia DE 6-5 247 Sr. 1L Renton, Wash. (Liberty HS/Arizona Western College) 20 Emmanuel Moore S
59 Cameron Rosser LB 6-1 232 Sr. 2L Las Vegas, Nev. (Silverado HS) 37 Cole Moos WR
61 Malik Clark OL 6-4 330 Fr. HS New Orleans, La. (Warren Easton HS) 13 Damani Mosby
62 D’Andre Banks OL 6-3 310 Sr. 1L Killeen, Texas (Harker Heights HS/Trinity Valley CC) 85 Austin Moses P
63 Aaron Garza OL 6-3 311 Fr. RS Sherman, Texas (Sherman HS) N DE
64 Kyle Pullia OL 6-4 279 Jr. SQ Villa Park, Ill. (Fenwick HS) 7 Derrick Neal WR
65 Jayson Rhodes OL 6-4 311 Jr. 1L Deer Park, Texas (Deer Park HS/Blinn College) O WR INTRODUCTION
66 Hunter Saulsbury OL 6-4 305 Fr. RS Stilwell, Kan. (Blue Valley West HS) 31 Osaze Ogbebor LB
67 Kolin Hayes LS 5-11 205 Fr. HS Kansas City, Mo. (Park Hill HS) 25 Marnez Ogletree CB
68 Beau Lawrence OL 6-5 309 Fr. RS Overland Park, Kan. (Blue Valley Southwest HS) 56 Anthony Olobia DE
68 John Wirtel LS 6-3 241 Sr. 3L Orland Park, Ill. (Mount Carmel HS) P WR
69 Logan Klusman LS 6-1 240 Fr. HS Lafayette, La. (St. Thomas More HS) 4 Tyler Patrick QB
69 Mesa Ribordy OL 6-4 290 Fr. RS Louisburg, Kan. (Louisburg HS) 8 Keaton Perry CB
70 Lucas Jacobs OL 6-2 305 Fr. HS Huntington, W.Va. (Cabell Midland HS) 23 Ian Peterson LB
71 Cam Durley OL 6-6 280 Fr. HS Houston, Texas (Houston Christian HS) 40 Dru Prox OL
72 Will Smith OL 6-3 307 Sr. SQ Shawnee, Kan. (Shawnee Mission Northwest HS/Butler CC) 64 Kyle Pullia RB
73 Larry Hughes OL 6-7 309 Fr. RS Carrollton, Texas (Creekview HS) R TE
74 Clyde McCauley III OL 6-5 307 So. 1L Arlington, Texas (Bowie HS) 32 Reese Randall OL
75 Antione Frazier OL 6-4 260 Fr. HS Huffman, Texas (Hargrave HS) 86 Ryan Renick OL
76 Chris Hughes OL 6-3 290 Fr. HS Harker Heights, Texas (Harker Heights HS) 65 Jayson Rhodes
77 Joe Gibson OL 6-3 310 Jr. 2L Prairie Village, Kan. (Rockhurst HS) 69 Mesa Ribordy S
79 Jordan Shelley-Smith OL 6-5 302 Sr. 2L Waco, Texas (Reicher Catholic HS) 4 Shaquille Richmond LB
80 AJ Freeth WR 6-2 180 Fr. HS Wagoner, Okla. (Wagoner HS) 5 Marcquis Roberts CB
81 Kameron McQueen WR 6-0 190 Fr. HS Tulsa, Okla. (Union HS) 11 Stephan Robinson LB
82 Shakiem Barbel WR 6-3 203 Sr. 1L Fresno, Calif. (Central HS/Fresno City College) 59 Cameron Rosser K
83 Kwamie Lassiter II WR 5-11 165 Fr. HS Chandler, Ariz. (Hamilton HS) 39 Gabriel Rui OL
84 Ben Johnson TE 6-5 245 Jr. 2L Basehor, Kan. (Basehor Linwood HS) S RB
85 Austin Moses WR 6-1 192 Sr. 1L Overland Park, Kan. (Blue Valley Northwest HS/Highland CC) 66 Hunter Saulsbury S
86 Ryan Renick TE 6-3 235 Fr. HS Iola, Texas (Iola HS) 33 Ryan Schadler S
87 Tate Vang WR 6-0 175 Fr. HS Goddard, Kan. (Goddard HS) 18 Frank Seurer, Jr. OL
88 Jeremiah Booker WR 6-2 202 So. 1L College Station, Texas (College Station HS) 30 Tevin Shaw WR
91 D.J. Williams DT 6-5 302 So. 1L Lufkin, Texas (Lufkin HS) 79 Jordan Shelley-Smith S
92 Sam Hardy DE 6-4 230 Fr. HS Wyndmoor, Pa. (LaSalle Collegiate HS) 11 Steven Sims, Jr. OL
92 Lay’Trion Jones DT 6-3 295 So. SQ Garland, Texas (Garland HS) 14 Sam Skwarlo S
95 Devon Williams DT 6-4 311 Sr. 1L St. Augustine, Fla. (St. Augustine HS/Georgia Military College) 72 Will Smith DE
96 Daniel Wise DT 6-3 290 So. 1L Lewisville, Texas (Hebron HS) 9 Fish Smithson CB
97 Kellen Ash DE 6-3 271 Jr. SQ Manchester, Mo. (Parkway South HS) 49 Sebastian Sock QB
99 DeeIsaac Davis DT 6-3 300 Jr. JC Wichita, Kan. (Andover HS/Highland CC) 26 Colin Spencer QB
9 Carter Stanley TE
PRONUNCIATION GUIDE 25 J.J. JOLAOSO Juh-LOSS-o 18 Tyriek Starks CB
7 Jace Sternberger RB
1 LAQUVIONTE Gonzalez La-QUIV-ee-on-tay 26 DERON Thompson derr-ON 8 Brandon Stewart RB
27 James Sullivan P
2 DORANCE Armstrong, Jr. DOOR-ance 29 Joe DINEEN, Jr. duh-NEEN T S
26 Deron Thompson WR
2 Montell COZART COE-zart 30 TEVIN Shaw rhymes with Kevin 38 Kyle Thompson DT Kf Mj Cs R O H Ph Rb
12 Bryce Torneden DT
3 Chase HARRELL HAIR-ull 31 OSAZE OGBEBOR OH-sauz OHG-buh-bor V CB
3 MACIAH Long muh-KHI-uh 87 Tate Vang QB
33 Ryan SCHADLER SHADD-ler W LS
5 MARCQUIS Roberts Mar-QWEESE 91 D.J. Williams DT
6 ISI HOLANI EEE-see HOE-lawn-ee 39 GABRIEL RUI GAY-briel rue-EE 95 Devon Williams K/P
30 Justin Williams LB
7 JACE Sternberger JACE (silent E) 44 Michael ZUNICA ZOO-nick-uh 13 Ryan Willis
68 John Wirtel
11 STEPHAN Robinson steph-ON 52 MAZIN AQL MAZZ (like jazz)-in Aql (like apple) 96 Daniel Wise
7 Matthew Wyman
12 Bryce TORNEDEN tor-NAY-den 54 Jacky DEZIR dez-EAR Z
44 Michael Zunica
13 Damani MOSBY mows-bee 56 Anthony OLOBIA oh-LOW-bee-uh

15 SHOLA AYINDE SHOW-luh eye-IN-day 68 John WIRTEL were-TELL

16 DAGAN HAEHN DAY-gun HAWN 69 Logan KLUSMAN KLUSS-man

17 Josh EHAMBE 69 MESA RIBORY MAY-sa RYE-bor-dee
e-HAHM-bay 75 ANTIONE Frazier an-TWAN

18 Frank SEURER, JR. sire 82 SHAKIEM BARBEL shuh-KEEM bar-BELL
18 TYRIEK Starks ty-REEK
86 Ryan RENICK WREN-ick
22 KE’AUN Kinner KEY-on
23 IAN Peterson EE-un 95 DEVON Williams duh-VONN

24 BAZIE Bates IV BAZZ (like jazz)-ee 99 DEEISAAC Davis DEE-ISAAC

David BEATY BAIT-EE

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ROSTER BY STATE

ARIZONA (1) Chandler
Kwamie Lassiter II
CALIFORNIA (3) Fresno
Shakiem Barbel Fullerton
Marnez Ogletree El Cajon
Kyle Thompson
COLORADO (2) Colorado Springs
James Sullivan Highlands Ranch
Sebastian Sock
FLORIDA (4) Naples Ohio
Kendall Duckworth Coral Springs
Khalil Herbert Missouri City
Carter Stanley Vero Beach Waco
Devon Williams St. Augustine
GEORGIA (2) Huffman
Damani Mosby Atlanta Sherman
Marcquis Roberts Powder Springs Cedar Hill
HAWAII (1) Lake Dallas
Isi Holani Hilo TEXAS 49
ILLINOIS (4) Chicago KANSAS 21 Austin
Jacky Dezir Villa Park OKLAHOMA 8 Huffman
Kyle Pullia Orland Park
John Wirtel Palos Park MISSOURI (3) Manchester DeAnte Ford Aledo
Michael Zunica Stilwell Kellen Ash Kansas City Deondre Ford Houston
KANSAS (21) Wichita Montell Cozart Kansas City Antione Frazier Harker Heights
Mazin Aql Lawrence Kolin Hayes Aaron Garza Carrollton
DeeIsaac Davis Prairie Village NEVADA (1) Las Vegas LaQuvionte Gonzalez Little Elm
Joe Dineen, Jr. Overland Park Cameron Rosser Piscataway Dagan Haehn Houston
Joe Gibson Basehor NEW JERSEY (1) Hudson Hall Fort Worth
Jackson Jenkins Overland Park Tevin Shaw Uniondale Chase Harrell Arlington
Ben Johnson Lawrence NEW YORK (1) Wagoner Hunter Harris
Beau Lawrence Topeka Chevy Graham Bobby Hartzog, Jr. Haslet
Keith Loneker, Jr. Overland Park OKLAHOMA (8) Tulsa Chris Hughes Dallas
Nathan Miller Baldwin AJ Freeth Tulsa Larry Hughes McKinney
Austin Moses Louisburg Kyle Mayberry Broken Arrow Ke’aun Kinner The Woodlands
Reese Randall Stilwell Kameron McQueen Macaiah Long Arlington
Mesa Ribordy Hesston Cole Moos Old Taylor Martin Round Rock
Hunter Saulsbury Stephan Robinson Hinton Clyde McCauley III Kaufman
Ryan Schadler Olathe Gabriel Rui Kingfisher Emmanuel Moore
Frank Seurer, Jr. Lawrence Jace Sternberger Bixby Derrick Neal Iola
Sam Skwarlo Shawnee Justin Williams Wyndmoor Osaze Ogbebor Deer Park
Will Smith PENNSYLVANIA (1) Houston Tyler Patrick Grand Prairie
Deron Thompson Wichita Sam Hardy Houston Keaton Perry
Bryce Torneden Lawrence TEXAS (49) Dallas Ian Peterson Waco
Tate Vang Greg Allen Richmond Dru Prox Houston
Ryan Willis Goddard Dorance Armstrong, Jr. Killeen Ryan Renick
LOUISANA (3) Overland Park Courtney Arnick Jayson Rhodes Dallas
Malik Clark New Orleans Shola Ayinde Allen Shaquille Richmond Cedar Hill
Logan Klusman D’Andre Banks Humble Jordan Shelley-Smith
Tyriek Starks Lafayette Bazie Bates IV College Station Steven Sims, Jr. Lufkin
MARYLAND (1) New Orleans Isaiah Bean Nacogdoches Colin Spencer Lewisville
Fish Smithson Jeremiah Booker The Woodlands Brandon Stewart
MASSACHUSETTS (1) Baltimore Jacob Bragg Corinth D.J. Williams Renton
J.J. Jolaoso Attleboro Chris Bell Fresno Daniel Wise Huntington
MICHIGAN (2) Ann Arbor Keegan Brewer Houston WASHINGTON (1)
Tyrone Miller, Jr. Bloomfield Hills Julian Chandler Arlington Anthony Olobia
Matthew Wyman Cam Durley Fulshear WEST VIRGINIA (1)
Josh Ehambe Lucas Jacobs
Evan Fairs Austin
Denzel Feaster

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GAMEDAY

Fall Saturdays at the University of Kansas have become events, with the celebration starting well before kickoff. From tailgating before the game,
to the spectacular Marching Jayhawks band, the atmosphere at Memorial Stadium for each home contest makes Lawrence a popular location for
college football fans. Under second-year head coach David Beaty, the Jayhawks will host six fun-filled home games in 2016.

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MEMORIAL STADIUM HAS BEEN THE HOME OF THE JAYHAWKS SINCE 1921.

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KIVISTO FIELD

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KIVISTO FIELD AT MEMORIAL STADIUM PROVIDES ONE OF COLLEGE FOOTBALL’S Kf Mj Cs O R Rb H
MOST TRADITION-FILLED AND PICTURESQUE SETTINGS.

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AFONODTEBRASLOLNCFOAMMPILLYEX

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THE ANDERSON Kf Mj Cs O R Rb H
FAMILY FOOTBALL
COMPLEX CONTINUALLY
UNDERGOES UPDATES
– MOST RECENTLY IN
SPRING AND SUMMER
OF 2016 – TO REMAIN
ONE OF THE FINEST
FACILITIES IN THE

NATION.

NEW TEAM LOUNGE - RENDERING

“THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS IS ONE OF THE GREATEST UNIVERSITIES IN THE COUNTRY
AND OUR FACILITIES FALL IN LINE WITH THOSE VALUES.” –DAVID BEATY
NEW LOCKER ROOM - RENDERING

MRKONIC AUDITORIUM - RENOVATED

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ATHLETIC GEAR

KANSAS ATHLETICS IS OUTFITTED WITH 26 2005
ADIDAS GEAR — ONE OF THE LARGEST
MILLIONS OF DOLLARS YEAR THE ADIDAS
SUCH PARTNERSHIPS IN COLLEGE IN SPONSORSHIP & PARTNERSHIP BEGAN
ATHLETICS. ALL KU FOOTBALL PLAYERS
ARE PROVIDED EVERYTHING THEY NEED PRODUCT-ALLOWANCE

TO COMPETE AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL.

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RAPEPCEEANRTEBNOCWELS

Kansas football has appeared in bowl games in four of the last 13 seasons, including the 2008 THIS IS KANSAS FOOTBALL
FedEx Orange Bowl. Following the Orange Bowl win over Virginia Tech, the Jayhawks were
ranked as high as No. 7 in the country in the final AP poll.

2008 2008
INSIGHT BOWL FEDEX ORANGE BOWL

KANSAS 42, MINNESOTA 21 KANSAS 24, VIRGINIA TECH 21

2005 2003
FORT WORTH BOWL MAZDA TANGERINE BOWL

KANSAS 41, HOUSTON 13 NC STATE 56, KANSAS 26

2019 Kf Mj Cs O R Rb H

YEAR THE ADIDAS
PARTNERSHIP HAS BEEN

EXTENDED TO

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MEDIA EXPOSURE

During the 2016 season, every Kansas game will be broadcast by either the ESPN family of networks, FOX family of networks or the Jayhawk IMG
Television Network. Each season all home games involving Big 12 teams will be televised on ABC, ESPN, FOX, FOX Sports 1, FOX Sports Network
regional, FOX College Sports or an institutional network. Each institution is allowed to televise one game on a school network.

TIME WARNER CABLE SPORTSCHANNEL IS A 24/7 SPORTS NETWORK BASED IN KANSAS CITY
AND FED THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF KANSAS

600+ 50+ 18 14
HOURS OF ORIGINAL LIVE GAMES OF KU’S PROGRAMS KU VARSITY SPORTS
AND SECOND-RUN TELEVISED BY TWCSC WILL BE PROVIDED WILL HAVE GAMES
PROGRAMMING ABOUT KU EXPOSURE OVER THE
ATHLETICS THIS SEASON THIS SEASON NEXT FEW YEARS TELEVISED IN
2016-17

FOR THE FOURTH-STRAIGHT YEAR TIME WARNER CABLE SPORTSCHANNEL WILL TELEVISE MORE
THAN 300 HOURS OF ORIGINAL KANSAS ATHLETICS PROGRAMMING ANNUALLY, INCLUDING LIVE

GAMES AND EXTENSIVE JAYHAWKS COVERAGE, PLUS ENCORE PRESENTATIONS!

ROCK CHALK WEEKLY, a digital magazine with special

features and insights into KU Athletics, features in-depth profiles
of student-athletes, coaches and staff. With approximately 65,000
content views each week and over 1.8 million content views in its
second year, Rock Chalk Weekly is another avenue for Kansas fans to
stay up-to-date on their Jayhawks.

KANSAS JAYHAWKS APP, the official mobile app of the

Kansas Jayhawks offers a unique part of the Kansas gameday
experience for KU athletic events. Subscribers can catch breaking
team news, view updated statistics, access video-on-demand, watch
live video streams as well access pregame previews and read game
recaps. Over 71,000 downloads and growing!

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SOCIAL MEDIA Kf Mj Cs O R Rb H

Kansas Athletics’ communications department is one of a handful in the country to house a
“Creative Team” dedicated to promoting student-athletes on the web and social media. Employing
modern digital-communication techniques and platforms, the Creative Team connects Jayhawk
fans directly to the sports and athletes they love.

OVER 110,000 FANS FOLLOW KANSAS FOOTBALL ACROSS ALL SOCIAL MEDIA
PLATFORMS INCLUDING TWITTER, FACEBOOK AND INSTAGRAM

JUST SHORT OF 1 MILLION FANS
INTERACTED WITH KANSAS FOOTBALL
CONTENT ON SOCIAL MEDIA IN 2015.

KANSAS FOOTBALL’S
SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT
WAS VIEWED OVER 50
MILLION TIMES IN 2015.

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JAYHAWKS IN THE NFL

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1. DARRELL STUCKEY, SAN DIEGO Kf Mj Cs O R Rb H
2. CHRIS HARRIS, JR., DENVER
3. AQIB TALIB, DENVER
4. BEN HEENEY, OAKLAND
5. DEXTER MCDONALD, OAKLAND
6. STEVEN JOHNSON, PITTSBURGH*
7. NICK HARWELL, TENNESSEE
8. TOBEN OPURUM, DENVER*
9. KEVIN SHORT, NEW YORK JETS
10. BRADLEY MCDOUGALD, TAMPA BAY
11. JACOREY SHEPHERD, PHILADELPHIA

*pictured with former team

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FOOTBALL HALL OF FAMERS

1 2 3
4 5
The Kansas Athletics Hall of Fame was 6 7
established to formally recognize outstanding
individuals and teams to preserve the heritage
and tradition of the University’s athletic
program. The Hall of Fame is monitored by
the Kansas Athletics Board.

PLAYERS:

Nolan Cromwell (QB, 1973-76)
1. BOBBY DOUGLASS (QB, 1966-68)
2. RAY EVANS (RB, 1941-42, 46-47)
3. JOHN HADL (RB/QB, 1959-61)
David Jaynes (QB, 1971-73)
4. BRUCE KALLMEYER (K, 1980-83)
Curtis McClinton (RB, 1959-61)
Mike McCormack (OT, 1948-50)
George Mrkonic (OG/T, 1950-52)
Willie Pless (LB, 1982-85)
Gil Reich (QB, 1952)
John Riggins (RB, 1968-70)
5. GALE SAYERS (RB, 1962-64)
Otto Schnellbacher (E, 1942, 46-47)
Oliver Spencer (OG/T, 1950-52)
6. JOHN ZOOK (DE, 1966-68)

COACHES:
7. DON FAMBROUGH (1971-74, 79-82)

Glen Mason (1988-96)
Jack Mitchell (1958-66)
Bud Moore (1975-78)
Pepper Rodgers (1967-70)
George Sauer (1946-47)

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A TRIO OF FORMER KANSAS FOOTBALL STANDOUTS HAS BEEN ENSHRINED IN THE
PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME IN CANTON, OHIO.

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MIKE MCCORMACK JOHN RIGGINS GALE SAYERS
Cleveland Browns Washington Redskins Chicago Bears

INDUCTED IN 1985 INDUCTED IN 1992 INDUCTED IN 1977

RING OF HONOR Kf Mj Cs O R Rb H

The names of those players honored in
football at the University of Kansas are
displayed at the top north bowl of Memorial
Stadium as a tribute to their careers. In
addition, the three players who have had
their jerseys retired – Ray Evans (42), John
Hadl (21) and Gale Sayers (48) – are also
listed with their respective numbers.

RING OF HONOR MEMBERS:

Nolan Cromwell, Bobby Douglass, Ray Evans,
John Hadl, David Jaynes, Bruce Kallmeyer,
Curtis McClinton, Mike McCormack, Willie
Pless, Gil Reich, George Mrkonic, Gale
Sayers, Otto Schnellbacher, John Riggins,
John Zook, Oliver Spencer.

2016 1. DAVID BEATY, Head Coach
22 2. CLINT BOWEN, Assistant Head Coach/

COACHING STAFF Defensive Coordinator/Safeties
3. TODD BRADFORD, Linebackers
1 4. JOE DEFOREST, Special Teams Coordinator
5. TONY HULL, Running Backs
6. ROB LIKENS, Offensive Coordinator
7. KENNY PERRY, Recruiting Coordinator/

Co-Defensive Coordinator/Cornerbacks
8. JASON PHILLIPS, Wide Receivers
9. MICHAEL SLATER, Defensive Line
10. ZACH YENSER, Run Game Coordinator/

Offensive Line

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STRENGTH & CONDITIONING

The Anderson Family Football Complex houses one of the most complete training facilities in the nation. The football-only facility features over
12,000 square feet of training area, including a 25-yard turf area and a 25-yard indoor turf running hill. The turf area has state-of-the-art high speed
video capabilities to capture speed performance and to analyze biomechanics. Additionally, players have access to a full nutritional supplement
kitchen to aid in performance and recovery.

12,000 25 25

SQUARE F00T YARD TURF YARD INDOOR TURF
TRAINING CENTER PRACTICE AREA RUNNING HILL

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SPORTS MEDICINE

The University of Kansas sports medicine staff and physicians are constantly on the cutting edge of injury prevention and rehabilitation. Using such
state-of-the-art equipment as aquatic rehabilitation pools and monitored rehab systems, as well as a multitude of hands-on techniques, the sports
medicine staff at Kansas is able to implement programs for its athletes which have resulted in significantly faster and safer return to competition.

1. MURPHY GRANT 12

Grant developed an aquatic rehabilitation 34
and sports performance program that has
been used by Tiger Woods, Major League THE SPORTS MEDICINE
Baseball, EPL Soccer Clubs and the United STAFF AT KANSAS IS
States Navy SEALs. ABLE TO IMPLEMENT
PROGRAMS FOR ATHLETES
2. MATT HERRILL WHICH HAVE RESULTED
IN SIGNIFICANTLY FASTER
Came to Kansas from Oklahoma State AND SAFER RETURN TO
where he served seven seasons as the
athletic trainer for the nationally-ranked 5 COMPETITION.
OSU wrestling team.

3. DR. LARRY MAGEE

Has worked since 1988 as a team
physician at Kansas, currently holds the
title of Head Team Physician, supervising
the departments of Sports Medicine,
Strength and Conditioning, Sports
Nutrition and Sports Psychology.

4. DR. JEFF RANDALL

Graduated with honors with a BA in
Chemistry in 1985 from the University of
Kansas and graduated first in his class
from KU Med in 1990. Randall completed
his Residency at the University of Florida
in Orthopaedic Surgery and Fellowship in
Sports Medicine from the University of
Oklahoma also in Orthopaedic surgery.

5. SHAWN LOVE

Came to Kansas from Duke where he
served four years as the athletic trainer
for the Blue Devils’ baseball team. Prior to
his time at Duke, Love worked as an
athletic training intern with the NFL’s New
England Patriots.

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ACADEMIC SUPPORT

ACADEMICS 21
The Student-Athlete Support Services staff focuses all collective resources in support of the
academic, personal and interpersonal development of each individual it serves. As part of its KANSAS FOOTBALL
commitment to the academic success of its athletes, Kansas Athletics completed a new academic PLAYERS WERE HONORED
complex in the summer of 2009. The facility features individual study rooms, a computer lab and
offices for all Student-Athlete Support Services personnel. FOR THEIR ACADEMIC
ACHIEVEMENTS
KANSAS ATHLETICS TUTORING PROGRAM BY THE BIG 12
• Tutoring is available to any student-athlete who needs academic assistance.
• Approximately 100 tutors work for Kansas Athletics, many of whom are instructors or teaching 10

assistants at KU or retired educators. Some tutors are undergraduate students who have KANSAS FOOTBALL
excelled in their respective subject areas. PLAYERS EARNED
• Kansas Athletics offers both individualized and small study group tutoring, based entirely FIRST TEAM ACADEMIC
upon the learning needs of each student-athlete. ALL-BIG 12 HONORS
• More than 2,000 tutoring sessions are scheduled each week.
• More than 300 student-athletes work with tutors each semester. 14

FULL-TIME ACADEMIC STAFF
MEMBERS

26 57 100+
TUTORS HELPING
THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS JAYHAWK FOOTBALL ORCHESTRATE MORE THAN
HAS PRODUCED 26 RHODES PLAYERS NAMED TO THE 2,000 TUTORING SESSIONS
ATHLETICS DIRECTOR’S
SCHOLARS PER WEEK
HONOR ROLL DURING
THE 2015-16 YEAR

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12 1. FRESHMAN LEADERSHIP Kf Mj Cs O R Rb H
ACADEMY
3 To develop committed leaders
who represent the University of
45 Kansas and its intercollegiate
athletic programs with pride,
2,500+ integrity and intense competitive
HOURS OF COMMUNITY spirit.
SERVICE COMPLETED BY
KU STUDENT-ATHLETES 2. EMERGENT LEADER RETREATS
Student-athletes, selected by
6 IN THE PAST YEAR their coaches, attend an overnight
Jayhawk Leadership Retreat
twice a year. They participate
in activities, exercises and
discussions designed to enhance
leadership skills from a strengths-
based perspective.

3. CAREER DEVELOPMENT
A career development
progression; beginning with a
career interest inventory, resume
review, career coaching, mock
interviews, utilizing KU Career
Connections and Kansas Athletics’
Career Fair.

4. STUDENT-ATHLETE ADVISORY
COMMITTEE
SAAC’s mission is to enhance the
total student-athlete experience,
protect student-athlete welfare
and promote a positive student-
athlete image. Around 50 student-
athletes serves as SAAC members

5. COMMUNITY SERVICE
Developing leaders off the field by
fostering an environment in which
the student-athletes understand
and value the benefits of giving
back to their community.

6. JAYHAWKS AFTER COLLEGE
Kansas Athletics Career
Development and K Club have
teamed up to assist student-
athletes who have exhausted
athletic eligibility, but are finishing
up academic responsibilities while
transitioning into life after college.

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ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT SUCCESS

1. BASEBALL 6. WOMEN’S GOLF 11. TENNIS
Team: Five NCAA Tournament Team: Finished in the top-10 in seven Team: Returned to the NCAA
appearances, most recent in 2014; Four tournaments in 2015-16 including three in Championships in 2015-16 after a 17-year
players drafted in 2016: Sam Gilbert, Ben the top five; Senior Yupaporn Kawinpakorn absence.
Krauth, Michael Tinsley and Colby Wright. and junior Pornvipa Sakdee competed at
the NCAA Regionals as individuals. Anastasiya Rychagova: Big 12 Freshman
Ben Krauth: Unanimous All-Big 12 First of the Year, ITA Central Region Freshman of
Team, struck out 103 batters; Michael Yupaporn Kawinpakorn: Won a KU the Year, All-Big 12 First Team, Big 12 All-
Tinsley: First catcher in KU history to season-record five tournaments in 2015- Freshman Team; Smith Hinton: All-Big 12
earn All-Big 12 First Team honors, ABCA/ 16, broke her own season scoring average Second Team; Nina Khmelnitckaia: Big 12
Rawlings All-Midwest Region Second record at 71.8, first-ever Jayhawk named All-Freshman Team; Todd Chapman: ITA
Team, highest draft pick among catchers to the WGCA All-America Team as honorable Central Region Coach of the Year.
in program history, Johnny Bench Award mention selection, All-Big 12 First Team,
Semifinalist, led Big 12 in hitting. Academic All-Big 12 First Team. 12. MEN’S TRACK & FIELD
Team: 2016 Big 12 Outdoor Runner-Up
2. MEN’S BASKETBALL 7. ROWING
Team: Won the Maui Invitational, its 12th- Team: 21 Jayhawks on the 2016 Academic Mitch Cooper: 2016 Big 12 Discus
straight and NCAA-leading 59th overall All-Big 12 Rowing Team; Third place at Champion, Second Team All-American;
conference regular-season title and the Big 12 Championship; Swept Sunflower 4X400M Relay: 2016 Big 12 Outdoor
postseason Big 12 Championships; KU Showdown for the first time in school Champion, Honorable Mention All-America;
entered the 2016 NCAA Championship history. Jake Albright: 2016 Big 12 Outdoor Pole
as a No. 1 seed; All five KU starters were Vault Champion.
named All-Big 12: Perry Ellis, Wayne Selden 8. SOCCER
Jr., Frank Mason III, Devonte’ Graham and Team: Advanced to Big 12 Tournament 13. WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD
Landen Lucas. title game for first time in program history; Team: 2013 NCAA Outdoor National
Posted 10 or more victories for 12th time in Champion; Five-straight top-four finishes at
Perry Ellis: Consensus All-America 15 seasons. Big 12 Outdoor Championship.
Second Team, 2016 Men’s Basketball Big
12 Scholar-Athlete of the Year; Bill Self: Liana Salazar: All-Big 12 First Team, First Sharon Lokedi: First Team All-American
National Coach of the Year by four different Team All-Region, Big 12 All-Tournament (10,000m), First Team All-American
organizations. Team; Parker Roberts: Big 12 All- (5,000m), Two-time Big 12 Champion
Freshman Team. (5,000m, 10,000m); Daina Levy: Two-time
3. WOMEN’S BASKETBALL First Team All-American (weight throw,
Team: Made an appearance in the 2016 9. SOFTBALL hammer throw), 2016 Big 12 Champion in
Big 12 Championship quarterfinal after Team: Completed the 2016 campaign with the weight throw, hammer throw.
defeating TCU in the first round; Two 31 wins, marking the sixth season under
Jayhawks earned Academic All-Big 12 head coach Megan Smith to reach the 14. VOLLEYBALL
honors. 30-win plateau; Defeated nationally-ranked Team: First-ever NCAA Final Four
Oklahoma for the first time in Norman since appearance; Unprecedented 30-3 record
4. FOOTBALL 1996. included a five-set victory over top-ranked
Fish Smithson: Led the FBS in solo USC in NCAA Elite Eight.
tackles with 7.9 per game, All-Big 12 Chaley Brickey: Fourth Jayhawk to be
Second Team. drafted, second Jayhawk to earn All-Big 12 Ainise Havili: First-Team All-American;
honors four times in her career, two-time Kelsie Payne: First-Team All-American;
5. MEN’S GOLF NFCA All-Region selection and claimed Ray Bechard: Prepvolleyball.com National
Team: The Jayhawks competed in the four all-time KU records during her senior Coach of the Year, Big 12 Coach of the Year
NCAA Regional in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, season. - third time in four seasons; Laura Kuhn:
their first NCAA team appearance since AVCA National Assistant Coach of the Year.
2007; Five Jayhawks were named 10. SWIMMING & DIVING
Academic All-Big 12: David Auer, Chase Team: Tallied a program-best for points
Hanna, Daniel Hudson, Connor Peck and scored at the 2016 Big 12 Championship as
Ben Welle. the Jayhawks finished in the top two for the
second time in three years.
Ben Welle: Won two tournament titles, the
first Jayhawk to win multiple titles in the Chelsie Miller: Made her third NCAA
same season since Chris Gilbert in 2012- Championship appearance and earned First
13; Big 12 Golfer of the Month (Sept. 2015). Team All-America honors in the 400-yard
individual medley, Big 12 Swimmer of the
Year; Clark Campbell: Big 12 Coach of
the Year.

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FACILITIES

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“THESE FACILITIES ARE CRITICALLY IMPORTANT TO MAINTAINING OUR COMPETITIVE EDGE.”

SHEAHON ZENGER, DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS, UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS

1. ALLEN FIELDHOUSE 4. ANSCHUTZ PAVILLION 7. HOGLUND BALLPARK
Allen Fieldhouse is labeled by many as one of Indoor practice facility for many Jayhawk teams; Home of the Jayhawk baseball program; The
the best places in America to watch a college 40,000-square-foot multi-purpose building; entire field is covered in turf, with a different color
basketball game; Hosts approximately 35 home Renovated in August of 2011 and features a new and grade on the basepaths, at home plate and on
basketball games (men and women combined) turf surface the warning track
each year; Largest basketball arena in the state
of Kansas and the second largest in the Big 12 5. ARROCHA BALLPARK AT ROCK CHALK PARK 8. HOREJSI FAMILY ATHLETICS CENTER
Conference Home of Kansas softball; 2015 was the first Home of Kansas volleyball since 1999; One of five
season at the current location, Arrocha Ballpark volleyball-only facilities in the Big 12 Conference,
2. ANDERSON FAMILY FOOTBALL COMPLEX was originally located south of Allen Fieldhouse, the HFAC also houses a locker room and separate
Completed in July 2008, now the headquarters of but the name transferred to honor the $2 million team room for pregame meetings and downtime
Kansas Football; Adjacent to Memorial Stadium, gift by Cheryl Womack in November 2002 between classes
the two-level building includes offices, academic
areas, a weight room, locker rooms, an audio- 6. ALVAMAR GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB 9. KU SOCCER COMPLEX AT ROCK CHALK PARK
visual room, meeting rooms, a cardio room, a Considered “home” to the University of Kansas Home of Kansas soccer; Opened in October 2014,
hydro-therapy room, a nutrition area and a display men’s and women’s golf programs; With a this dedicated facility features a bern surrounding
area; The stand-alone, 80,000 square-foot facility state-of-the-art practice facility and 36 of the the playing surface and seats over 2,300 fans;
is the state-of-the-art centerpiece of a $33 million finest-kept golf holes in Kansas, the teams are Hosted the 2014 NCAA Tournament First Round
project, which also includes two practice fields able to challenge themselves on a daily basis; The
and additional parking Knapheide Family Practice Facility consists of four
climate-controlled hitting bays with cutting-edge 10. JAYHAWK TENNIS CENTER
3. ANDERSON STRENGTH CENTER swing technology; Three smaller bays in addition The $9 million, indoor-outdoor, state-of-the-art
State-of-the-art weight room that helps KU to one larger bay, which is equipped with a V1 facility is expected to open for competition this
compete with other universities for top student- video swing analysis system and a Trackman fall; It will feature six indoor and six outdoor
athletes; $8 million, 42,000-square-foot complex radar launch monitoring system courts, multiple locker rooms, meeting spaces,
coaches’ offices, a team lounge, a training room
and a multi-purpose room in which to watch film;

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The Jayhawk Tennis Center at Rock Chalk Park 12. RIM ROCK FARM 15. KU TRACK COMPLEX AT ROCK CHALK PARK
will have stadium seating available both indoor Located northwest of Lawrence; Has been the Home of Kansas track & field; 87th annual
and outdoor for great fan viewing of every court; home of the Jayhawks since the 1974 season; Kansas Relays were the first meet to be held at
The outdoor courts will have lights for evening Hosted the 2014 Big 12 Conference and the new facility in April 2014; Recognized by the
matches and every court will have its own 2015 NCAA Midwest Regional Cross Country International Association of Athletics Federations
scoreboard Championships (IAAF) as the fifth Class I Certified track on United
11. KIVISTO FIELD AT MEMORIAL STADIUM States soil and one of only 105 in the entire world;
Recognized as the first stadium built on a college 13. ROBINSON NATATORIUM Hosted the NCAA West Preliminary in 2016; Will
campus west of the Mississippi River, Memorial Home of Kansas swimming and diving for more host the 2017 Big 12 Championship
Stadium is the seventh-oldest collegiate stadium than 40 years; Current structure features a
in the nation, as it opened in 1921; Located at the 25-meter, eight-lane competition pool, a 25-yard,
north base of Mt. Oread at 11th and Maine streets six-lane pool and a diving well
in Lawrence, it has a capacity of 50,071; In recent
years, the stadium complex has been the focus of 14. ROWING BOATHOUSE
major renovations with more than $30 million in Home of Kansas rowing since 2009; Sits near the
improvements completed Kansas River in Lawrence’s Burcham Park; 14,000
square foot facility was dedicated on February
28, 2009

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TRADITIONS

“YOU COME TO KU FOR
THE TRADITION, AND YOU

LEAVE A PART OF IT.”

DANNY MANNING

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Hail to Old KU!
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The University of Kansas is the home of the
6 Jayhawk, a mythical bird with a fascinating Kf Mj Cs O R Rb H
history. Its origin is rooted in the historic struggles
“GIVE THE WORLD THE BEST YOU’VE GOT AND THE of Kansas settlers. The term “Jayhawk” was
BEST WILL COME BACK TO YOU.” probably coined about 1848. Accounts of its
use appeared from Illinois to Texas. The name
PHOG ALLEN combines two birds - the blue jay, a noisy,
quarrelsome thing known to rob other nests, and
the sparrow hawk, a stealthy hunter.

2. THE ALMA MATER
In 1891, professor George Barlow Penny searched
for a school song for the Glee and Mandolin Club
to sing on its tour through Kansas to Denver and
back. No one responded with an original song in
answer to his appeals. Just before departure, he
thought of the Cornell song “Far Above Cayuga’s
Waters.” Hastily changing a few words, he gave it
to the glee club men to sing on the trip. He did not
expect the song to be used after their return, but
“Crimson and the Blue” still goes on. The music is
not Cornell’s but an old English folk tune, “Annie
Lisle.”

3. CAMPANILE HILL
Campanile Hill forms the picturesque backdrop
for Memorial Stadium. On a sunny fall Saturday,
the “Hill” is transformed into a congregating
place for watching Jayhawk football, sunning and
barbequing. Potter Lake, just to the southwest of
Memorial Stadium and at the bottom of Campanile
Hill, adds to the beauty of the Kansas campus.

4. THE K RING
The K Ring symbolizes a uniquely shared
experience between generations of varsity letter
winners at the University of Kansas. As a Jayhawk
you are expected to uphold tradition and retain the
characteristics of a champion while continuing the
create your own legacy.

5. WAVING THE WHEAT
Since the early days of KU sports, it has been
a ritual of Jayhawk fans to “wave the wheat”
following every Kansas scoring drive in football.
The tradition also extends to Allen Fieldhouse
where fans “wave the wheat” when an opponent
fouls out and at the conclusion of every Jayhawk
victory. The ritual consists of fans waving their
arms in the air, an activity which, when done by
a large crowd, resembles a breezy Kansas wheat
field.

6. THE ROCK CHALK CHANT
The Rock Chalk Chant has been the battle cry
of KU fans for more than 80 years. This strange,
traditional chant, which is among the most famous
of all college cheers, was started by E.H.S. Bailey,
a professor of chemistry. On May 21, 1886, Bailey
submitted the cheer to his club.

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THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS

The University of Kansas is a premier research institution with a mission to educate leaders, build healthy communities and make discoveries that
change the world. The university has more than 40 nationally ranked academic programs and is home to major centers overseeing research in life
span issues, the humanities, the environment, biodiversity, and polar ice sheets. KU also has nationally designated cancer and Alzheimer’s centers
and the state’s only schools of medicine and pharmacy, which are vital to training healthcare providers for the state’s underserved communities. In
addition to making discoveries that change the world, KU research grows the Kansas economy. Last year, KU conducted $238.8 million in externally
funded research, which is new money that flows into Kansas as a result of our research. There more than 30 active startup companies based on KU
technologies, and nearly a dozen out-of-state companies have relocated to Kansas to partner with KU researchers since 2010.

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TOTAL ENROLLMENT, GRADUATE PROGRAMS RANKED RHODES SCHOLARS,
HIGHEST AMONG ALL BY U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT MORE THAN ALL OTHER
KANSAS UNIVERSITIES KANSAS UNIVERSITIES COMBINED

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RANKING AMONG ALL KANSAS PUBLIC 32
UNIVERSITIES IN SCHOLARSHIP
ACTIVE COMPANIES BASED
FUNDS, GRADUATION RATE, RESEARCH ON KU RESEARCH OR
EXPENDITURES TECHNOLOGIES

#1 Kf Mj Cs O R Rb H

NATIONAL PUBLIC UNIVERSITY
RANKING IN CITY MANAGEMENT &
URBAN POLICY, SPECIAL EDUCATION

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CAMPUS LIVING

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2018 3 $103

NEW STUDENT HOUSING 2009 MILLION SPENT ON NEW
SET TO OPEN - RESIDENCE CAMPUS HOUSING FOR ALL
HALL AND APARTMENTS JAYHAWKER TOWERS
RENOVATION BEGAN STUDENTS

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4 .7 1. JAYHAWKER TOWERS Kf Mj Cs O R Rb H
KU student-athletes have the opportunity to live
6 MILES TO THE in fully-furnished Jayhawker Towers apartments,
CAMPANILE conveniently located near Allen Fieldhouse, the
FLOORS + BASEMENT EACH Debruce Center and Wagnon Student-Athlete
IN TOWERS A, B, C & D Center. The Towers are equipped with queen size
beds and separate living quarters.

2. NEW STUDENT HOUSING
Opening in the fall of 2018, the new apartment
complex offers two-bedroom/two-bathroom
or four-bedroom/four-bathroom options; an
academic service center and dining hall, open to
all upperclassmen and graduate students.

3. APARTMENTS
All apartments are two-bedroom and are shared
by two residents. Apartments have wireless
internet, are cable-ready, carpeted and fully-
furnished with beds, desks, chairs, a living room
set and window blinds. A small kitchen is provided
in each apartment.

4. DEBRUCE CENTER
Brand new in 2016, Jayhawk student-athletes
have the luxury to dine at the DeBruce Center,
located adjacent to Allen Fieldhouse. The DeBruce
Center features a wide variety of food options and
also houses the training table for KU student-
athletes, which serves breakfast and dinner.

OTHER AMENITIES
Greater privacy and independence; On-site staff;
Information desk; Academic Resource Center; KU
card-operated laundry; WiFi

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FAMOUS ALUMNI

1. FORREST C. “PHOG” ALLEN (1885-1974) 3 1 2
“Father of Basketball Coaching”; KU coach (1919-56, national 6 4 5
championships 1921, 1922, 1952); Creator of NCAA basketball 9 7 8
tournament; Coached by James Naismith at KU 12 10 11
15 13 14
2. MARIO CHALMERS 16
NBA player most recently with the Memphis Grizzlies; Two-
time World Champion

3. WILT CHAMBERLAIN
(1936-99)
NBA superstar (1959-73) for the Philadelphia/San Francisco
Warriors, Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles Lakers

4. BOB DOLE
Kansas senator (1966-96), U.S. Senate majority leader;
Presidential and vice-presidential nominee

5. NANCY LANDON KASSEBAUM
First female U.S. senator (1979-97) elected in own right

6. BILLY MILLS
Only American athlete to win the Olympic gold medal in the
10,000 meters (1964)

7. BRIAN MCCLENDON
Google Earth vice president for geo-products; Made Lawrence
and KU the center of Google Earth

8. MANDY PATINKIN
Actor and singer (“The Princess Bride”; TV’s “Chicago Hope,”
“Criminal Minds,” “Homeland”)

9. PAUL PIERCE
NBA player with the Los Angeles Clippers; World Champion
with the Boston Celtics; 2008 NBA Finals MVP

10. ROB RIGGLE
Comedian, actor (“The Hangover,” “The Other Guys,” “Step
Brothers,” TV’s “Saturday Night Live” and “The Daily Show”)

11. PAUL RUDD
Actor (“Clueless,” “Knocked Up,” TV’s “Friends”)

12. KATHLEEN SEBELIUS
U.S. Secretary of Health & Human Services 2009-14; Governor
of Kansas 2003-09

13. GALE SAYERS
Football running back (Chicago Bears 1965-71); Member NFL
Hall of Fame

14. DARRELL STUCKEY
NFL defensive back who is entering his sixth season in the
league all, with the San Diego Chargers; Three-time team
captain; Earned his first Pro Bowl invitation in 2015

15. JEN WIDERSTROM
Former student-athlete on both the Kansas rowing and track
& field teams who has turned her personal training career into
stardom; Enters her second season on the reality TV show
“The Biggest Loser”

16. LYNETTE WOODARD
Major college women’s basketball career scoring leader;
Olympic gold medalist (1984); First female member of the
Harlem Globetrotters

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KANSAS CITY

Located 25 miles to the east of Lawrence is the Kansas City metro area. Home to the fourth- 1. CULTURE THIS IS KANSAS FOOTBALL
busiest live entertainment venue in the country (Sprint Center), and some of the fastest internet Citing the Nelson Atkins, Kemper, and Nerman
speeds in the world (Google Fiber), the city known as the “Paris of the Plains” is a modern art museums as proof, Kansas City was selected
metropolis in the midst of a downtown revitalization. by Travel & Leisure magazine as the fourth-most
cultured city in America in April 2015.
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2. TECHNOLOGY
Thanks to a $15 million investment in
infrastructure, Kansas City is set to become the
largest “Smart City” in North America. The “Smart
City” network is expected to use a public Wi-Fi
system that would also be available to residents
and visitors for free.

3. SPORTS
The metro area is home to the Kansas City Chiefs,
Sporting KC, FC Kansas City, Kansas City Explorers
and the 2015 American League Champion Kansas
City Royals.

79,000
NUMBER OF SEATS IN
ARROWHEAD STADIUM,
HOME OF THE CHIEFS
FOOTBALL TEAM

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4. ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Opened in 2007, the $276 million Sprint Center
arena is located in Kansas City’s Power & Light
District, a nine block entertainment district with
shopping, restaurants, a movie theatre and arts
venues.

5. CUISINE Kf Mj Cs O R Rb H
Famous for a dish called “Burnt Ends” many
agree that Kansas City is home to the best

4 5 barbeque in the world. KC original Joe’s Kansas
City was named the “manliest restaurant” in
America by Men’s Health magazine. (November
2012).

90+ 6. SHOPPING
The Country Club Plaza is Kansas City’s outdoor,
upscale shopping district. Over 180 shops and
dozens of restaurants ranging from five-star
to laidback reside amidst the Spanish-inspired
architecture.

BBQ JOINTS SMOKING IN

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CITY OF LAWRENCE

Named one of the “best lil’ college towns” in the country by Rolling Stone magazine and a “slam dunk college town” by National Geographic,
Lawrence is home to a diverse and progressive population of over 90 thousand citizens who are proud to provide a home for The University of
Kansas and the Jayhawks.

ONE OF “THE THE 9TH SMARTEST THE 7TH BEST
COUNTRY’S MOST CITY IN AMERICA. CITY FOR
BIKE-FRIENDLY COLLEGE GRADS
TOWNS”

THE LEAGUE OF LUMOSITY AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR
AMERICAN CYCLISTS ECONOMIC RESEARCH

ONE OF THE TOP 20 TOP 15 IN “NAMED ONE OF
“COOLEST” TOWNS “THE 100 BEST THE NINE ‘HIGHEST
IN AMERICA. SMALL ARTS TOWNS ACHIEVERS’ IN THE
IN AMERICA” WORLD OF SPORTS”
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1,000 75 50
UNIQUE SHOPPING &
DINING OPTIONS LOCALLY OWNED CITY PARKS
DOWNTOWN BOUTIQUES & GALLERIES

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1. DOWNTOWN
Less than a mile from campus, downtown
Lawrence provides a uniquely historic yet modern
setting with world-class restaurants, dynamic arts
and energetic nightlife.

2. MUSIC
Take a short walk on downtown’s main
thoroughfare, Massachusetts Street, and you’ll be
in the midst of what The New York Times called
“the most vital music scene between Chicago and
Denver.”

4 5 3. SHOPPING
Iowa Street and 31st Street: Big box stores like
Best Buy, Target, Walmart and others can all be
found at this intersection in southwest Lawrence.
Downtown: Trendy fashion, vintage bookstores
and completely unique record stores.
4. DINING
Steaks, seafood, Mexican, Greek, Italian, Spanish,
Chinese, sushi, gourmet burgers, fish & chips,
Thai, barbecue, vegetarian — you name it –
Lawrence has it!
5. OUTDOORS
The outdoor aquatic center downtown, Clinton
State Park to the west and South Park on the east
side provide a wide variety of opportunities for
outdoor activities.

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JAYHAWKS IN THE COMMUNITY

1,000
HOURS OF COMMUNITY
SERVICE BY KANSAS
FOOTBALL PLAYERS IN
2015-16 COMBINED

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MEET THE JAYHAWKS

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GREG ALLEN #22 MAZIN AQL #52

Safety | 5-11 | 204 | 2L | Senior Defensive End | 6-2 | 220 | RS | Freshman
Houston, Texas | Alief Taylor HS Stilwell, Kan. | Blue Valley HS

Career Honors: 2015: Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll and Athletic Director’s Honor 2015 (Fr.): Redshirted his first season at Kansas.
Roll (fall). High School: Earned three letters in football at Blue Valley High School… Helped the
2015 (Jr.): Started two games, against South Dakota State and Memphis, while seeing Tigers earn three-consecutive Kansas Class 5A regional championships… Helped BVHS
action in five games overall… Missed four games due to injury… Posted 12 tackles win the 2013 Kansas Class 5A state championship… Named a first team All-Eastern
on the year, including a career-high six stops against South Dakota State and West Kansas League defensive end, while earning second-team all-state honors as a senior
Virginia… Also intercepted a team-best two passes, one at Rutgers, the other at Iowa in 2014… Collected the most tackles by a defensive lineman in the EKL as a senior and
State… South Dakota State: Started the fourth game of his career and turned in a registered the fifth-most tackles by any position in the league… Contributed a sack and
career-high six tackles… Memphis: Started at nickel, but did not record any statistics… a forced fumble in the 2014 state championship game... Played for head coach Eric
at Rutgers: Snagged the first interception of his career… at Iowa State: Grabbed the Driskell at BVHS… A member of the academic honor roll throughout high school.
second interception of his career… Baylor: Did not play… Texas Tech: Did not play… Personal: Son of Mofeed Aql and Sahar Chapuk… Has one sister, Zeena… Majoring
at Oklahoma State: Did not play due to injury… Oklahoma: Did not play due to injury… in pre-pharmacy.
at Texas: Did not play due to injury… at TCU: Did not play due to injury… West Virginia:
Returned from injury to tie his career-high after making six tackles… K-State: Did not DORANCE ARMSTRONG, JR. #2
play.
2014 (So.): Started three games in 2014, while playing in all 12 contests… Ended the Defensive End | 6-4 | 241 | 1L | Sophomore
season with 17 tackles and two tackles-for-loss… Earned his first-career start against Houston, Texas | North Shore HS
Central Michigan... Contributed a career-high five tackles and one tackle-for-loss at
Texas Tech… Southeast Missouri State: Recorded two tackles... at Duke: Set a then- 2015 (Fr.): Saw action in all 12 games, starting five-straight contests to end the year
career high with three tackles... Texas: Tallied one pass breakup... at Baylor: Made one against Oklahoma, Texas, TCU, West Virginia and K-State… Totaled 23 tackles, five
solo tackle... Iowa State: Recorded one quarterback hurry... TCU: Made three tackles, tackles-for-loss, a team second-best 3.5 sacks, as well as a team runner-up four pass
including his first career sack... at Oklahoma: Posted two tackles... at K-State: Came breakups, in his first season at Kansas… Recorded a career-best six stops against
away with one tackle. Oklahoma… Notched two sacks against the Sooners… South Dakota State: Provided
2013 (RFr.): Played in eight games… South Dakota: Saw his first-career action in the a sack for a loss of five yards in his debut snap at Kansas… Memphis: Saw time at
season-opener vs. the Coyotes… Texas Tech: Recorded his first-career tackle… Baylor: defensive end, but did not record any statistics… at Rutgers: Saw time, but did not
Had one tackle. record any statistics… at Iowa State: Saw time, but did not record any statistics…
2012 (Fr.): Redshirted his first year at Kansas. Baylor: Recorded the second tackle of his career… Texas Tech: Credited with three
High School: Recorded 58 total tackles, 13 pass breakups and one interception during tackles, while also assisting on a sack and hurrying the quarterback… at Oklahoma
senior season at Alief Taylor HS... A first team all-district honoree in both 2010 and 2011, State: Followed his career day against Texas Tech with a personal-best four tackles
earning District 18-5A Defensive Player of the Year honors in 2011... Earned honorable against the Cowboys… Oklahoma: Started his first-career game and posted a career-
mention all-district honors in 2009... Ranked as one of the top 25 defensive backs in high six tackles – including a personal-best 2.0 sacks… at Texas: Garnered three
Texas by Dave Campbell... Named to 2011 Pre-Season All-Greater Houston High School tackles, 1.5 of which were for a loss, and disrupted a career-best three passes… at
Football Team by Touchdown Club of Houston... A three-year letterwinner in football... Also TCU: Posted three tackles… West Virginia: Made one tackle… K-State: Assisted on a
competed in track and field at Alief Taylor, earning team MVP honors as a junior... Coached tackle and disrupted a pass.
by J.D. Jordan at Alief Taylor. High School: Rated a consensus three-star prospect out of North Shore High School
Personal: Son of Camella Allen... Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, but moved to Houston in Texas by Rivals, ESPN and 247Sports.com… Closed his prep career as a First Team
following Hurricane Katrina... His cousin, Shawn Allen, plays football at Grambling... All-District selection at defensive end… Named a Top-100 recruit by the Houston
Selected Kansas over Utah, Ole Miss and Memphis... Majoring in liberal arts and sciences. Chronicle... Also earned Second Team All-District honors as a junior… Chose Kansas
ALLEN’S CAREER STATS over offers from Cal, Houston, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa State, Memphis, Michigan State,
TACKLES G-S UA A Total TFL Yds PD FF FR Blkd Northwestern, Oregon State, Purdue and Southeastern Louisiana.
2013 8-0 2 0 2 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 Personal: Son of Carol Watson and Dorance Armstrong, Sr... Has a brother, Kaleb Cain...
2014 12-3 13 4 17 2.0 7 1 0 0 0 Majoring in pre-sociology... Dorance is pronounced door-unce.
2015 5-2 10 2 12 0.0 0 2 0 0 0 ARMSTRONG’S CAREER STATS
TOTAL 25-5 25 6 31 2.0 7 3 0 0 0 TACKLES G-S UA A Total TFL Yds PD FF FR Blkd
INT G No. Yds TD Lg Avg/R Avg/G 2015 12-5 16 7 23 5.0 15 4 0 0 0
2013 8-0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 TOTAL 12-5 16 7 23 5.0 15 4 0 0 0
2014 12-3 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 SACKS G-S UA A Total Yds
2015 5-2 2 13 0 13 6.5 2.6 2015 12-5 3 1 3.5 13
TOTAL 25-5 2 13 0 13 6.5 0.5 TOTAL 12-5 3 1 3.5 13
SACKS G UA A Total Yds ARMSTRONG’S CAREER HIGHS
2013 8-0 0 0 0.0 0 Tackles: 6, Oklahoma, Oct 31, 2015 (6-0)
2014 12-3 1 0 1.0 1 Sacks: 2.0, Oklahoma, Oct 31, 2015 (2-0)
2015 5-2 0 0 0.0 0 Tackles for loss: 2.0, Oklahoma, Oct 31, 2015 (2-0)
TOTAL 25-5 1 0 1.0 1 Pass breakups: 3, at Texas, Nov 07, 2015
ALLEN’S CAREER HIGHS
All-purpose yards: 13, at Iowa State, Oct 03, 2015
Interceptions: 1, at Iowa State, Oct 03, 2015 ; at Rutgers, Sep 26, 2015
Long interception return: 13, at Iowa State, Oct 03, 2015
Tackles: 6, West Virginia, Nov 21, 2015 (5-1); South Dakota State, Sep 05, 2015 (5-1)
Sacks: 1.0, TCU, Nov 15, 2014 (1-0)
Tackles for loss: 1.0, TCU, Nov 15, 2014 (1-0); at Texas Tech, Oct 18, 2014 (1-0)
Pass breakups: 1, Texas, Sep 27, 2014

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COURTNEY ARNICK #28 ARNICK’S CAREER STATS
TACKLES G-S UA A Total TFL Yds PD FF FR Blkd
Linebacker | 6-2 | 215 | 3L | Senior 2013 12-6 26 25 51 3.5 7 1 1 0 0
Dallas, Texas | Carter HS 2014 12-5 34 11 45 4.0 10 2 0 0 0
2015 11-3 20 9 29 1.0 3 1 1 0 0
Career Honors: 2015: KU’s Special Teams Player of the Week (West Virginia); Big 12 TOTAL 35-14 80 45 125 8.5 20 4 2 0 0 MEET THE JAYHAWKS
Commissioner’s Honor Roll and Athletic Director’s Honor Roll (fall). 2014: KU’s Defensive
Player of the Week vs. Baylor. 2013: Academic All-Big 12 Second Team. 2012: Big 12 SACKS G-S UA A Total Yds
Commissioner’s Honor Roll and Athletic Director’s Honor Roll (fall). 2013 12-6 0 0 0.0 0
2015 (Jr.): Saw time in 11 contests his junior season, starting three games against 2014 12-5 1 0 1.0 6
South Dakota State, Iowa State and Baylor… Recorded 29 tackles, one tackle-for-loss 2015 11-3 0 0 0.0 0
and the first interception of his career in 2015… Notched a season-high five stops at TOTAL 35-14 1 0 1.0 6
TCU… South Dakota State: Began his junior season with a start at linebacker and
recorded four tackles… Memphis: Contributed four tackles… at Rutgers: Wrapped up INT G No. Yds TD Lg Avg/R Avg/G
four tackles and caught the first interception of his career, returning it for 26 yards… at 2013 12-6 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0
Iowa State: Started at linebacker and was credited with two tackles… Baylor: Started 2014 12-5 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0
his second-straight game and posted two tackles… Texas Tech: Tallied one tackle and 2015 11-3 1 26 0 26 26.0 2.4
a quarterback hurry… at Oklahoma State: Acquired three tackles and a quarterback TOTAL 35-14 1 26 0 26 26.0 0.7
hurry… Oklahoma: Missed the contest due to injury… at Texas: Collected two tackles,
one behind the line-of-scrimmage, and forced a fumble… at TCU: Contributed a season- ARNICK’S CAREER HIGHS
high five tackles… West Virginia: Earned KU’s Special Teams Player of the Week after All-purpose yards: 26, at Rutgers, Sep 26, 2015
he contributed one tackle and fulfilled various assignments correctly… K-State: Secured Interceptions: 1, at Rutgers, Sep 26, 2015
one tackle. Long interception return: 26, at Rutgers, Sep 26, 2015
2014 (So.): Started five of the 12 games he played in 2014 and ended the season Tackles: 10, at Oklahoma, Nov 22, 2014 (5-5)
sixth on the team in total tackles with 45… Tackled in double-digits for the first time Sacks: 1.0, Central Michigan, Sep 20, 2014 (1-0)
in his career posting 10 stops at Oklahoma… Southeast Missouri State: Posted one Tackles for loss: 1.0, 8 times
solo stop... at Duke: Recorded one tackle... Central Michigan: Set a then-season-high Fumbles forced: 1, at Texas, Nov 07, 2015 ; Texas Tech, Oct 05, 2013
four tackles, including his first career sack... Texas: Credited with his first quarterback Pass breakups: 2, Iowa State, Nov 08, 2014
hurry of the season... at West Virginia: Contributed five tackles and one tackle-for-loss...
Oklahoma State: Had one tackle... at Texas Tech: Notched five tackles with one tackle- COURTNEY ARNICK
for-loss... at Baylor: Started for the first time in 2014 and posted eight tackles... Earned
KU’s Defensive Player of the Week award for his performance against the Bears... Iowa KELLEN ASH #97
State: Recorded five tackles – one for loss - and had a career-high two pass breakups
in a victory over the Cyclones... TCU: Had two tackles... at Oklahoma: Credited with a Defensive End | 6-3 | 271 | SQ | Junior
career-high 10 tackles... at K-State: Made three stops. Manchester, Mo. | Parkway South HS
2013 (RFr.): Earned Academic All-Big 12 Second Team honors... Played in all 12
games, starting six… Finished the season seventh on the team in tackles with 51 total 2015 (So): Did not see any game action. Kf Mj Cs O R Rb H
stops… Credited with 3.5 TFLs, also had one forced fumble, one pass breakup and one 2014 (RFr.): Did not see any game action.
quarterback hurry… South Dakota: Made his collegiate debut in KU’s season-opening 2013 (Fr.): Redshirted his first year at Kansas.
win and tallied four tackles… at Rice: Recorded three stops... Louisiana Tech: Credited High School: Played under head coach Joe Rosewell at Parkway South HS... Tallied
with his first career TFL and also had four stops... Texas Tech: Turned in a career- 87 tackles, 39 TFLs, 19 sacks, three forced fumbles, one interception and one fumble
best nine tackles and also recorded his first-career forced fumble, pass breakup and recovery during his junior season... His 19 sacks in 2011 were a Parkway South single-
quarterback hurry against the Red Raiders... Oklahoma: Earned his first-career start and season school record... Earned Missouri Class 6 First Team All-State honors in 2011...
finished the game with six tackles... Baylor: Started and picked up four tackles... West Also named first team all-conference and all-metro... Competed in track and field at
Virginia: Tallied five assisted tackles... at Iowa State: Recorded seven stops… K-State: PSHS... Took home three Suburban West Conference titles in the 100 meters, long jump
Had six total tackles, including 1.0 TFL. and high jump.
2012 (Fr.): Redshirted his first year at Kansas. Personal: Received interest from Cincinnati, Kansas State and Illinois before choosing
High School: A three-star linebacker according to Rivals.com... Rated the 13th-best Kansas early in the recruiting process... Son of Zsanique Douglass and Willie Ash...
linebacker in the Dallas Metro area by the Dallas Morning News... Earned unanimous first Majoring in communications with a sociology minor.
team District 11-4A honors following his senior season... Had a 60-yard fumble return
for a touchdown in his school’s “Super Bowl” rivalry game against Kimball HS during his
senior season... Recorded 112 tackles (60 solo), 16 TFLs, three pass breakups and one
interception in 2011... Voted Carter’s team MVP as a senior... Named to ESPN Dallas/
Fort Worth’s, District 11-4A’s, 2011 Preseason watch list... Served as team captain as
a senior... Coached by Patrick Willams at Carter HS... Also competed in track and field,
where he placed second at the district meet in the discus and fourth in the shot put as a
junior... An excellent student, who ranked seventh in his graduating class at Carter and
was the senior class vice president.
Personal: Son of Carla and Curlie Arnick... Brother, Curnelius, played at Tulsa, where he
was a four-year starter at linebacker and led the Golden Hurricane with 159 tackles in
2011... Also considered Boise State, Houston, Colorado State and Memphis... Majoring in
communications.

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D’ANDRE BANKS #62 BARBEL’S CAREER STATS
REC G-S REC Yds TD LG Rec/G Avg/C Avg/G
Offensive Line | 6-3 | 310 | 1L | Senior 2014 1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Killeen, Texas | Harker Heights HS 2015 12 15 130 1 24 1.2 8.7 10.8
TOTAL 13 15 130 1 24 1.2 8.7 10.0
Career Honors: 2015: Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll and Athletic Director’s Honor BARBEL’S CAREER HIGHS
Roll (fall). Points scored: 6, at Texas, Nov 07, 2015
2015 (Jr.): Started nine games at right guard for the Jayhawks in his first season... Touchdowns: 1, at Texas, Nov 07, 2015
South Dakota State: Started at right guard in his debut and helped Kansas to its most Receptions: 3, at Texas, Nov 07, 2015 ; Texas Tech, Oct 17, 2015 ; Oklahoma, Oct 31, 2015
yards of total offense (577) since 2007… Recorded a team-best 4.5 knock-down blocks Receiving yards: 43, Oklahoma, Oct 31, 2015 (3 receptions)
against the Jackrabbits... Memphis: Helped pave the way for 194 rushing yards at right Receiving TDs: 1, at Texas, Nov 07, 2015
guard with three knock-down blocks… at Rutgers: Started at right guard and posted two Long reception: 24, Oklahoma, Oct 31, 2015
knock-down blocks… at Iowa State: Started at right guard and recorded a knock-down All-purpose yards: 43, Oklahoma, Oct 31, 2015
block… Baylor: Made his fifth-straight start at right guard, registering one knock-down Punt returns: 1, at Texas, Nov 07, 2015
block… Texas Tech: Rotated in at right guard and helped KU to its most passing yards
in 2015 (330)… at Oklahoma State: Graded out as KU’s highest-rated offensive lineman BAZIE BATES IV #24
after a start at right guard and a team-best three knock-down blocks… Oklahoma: Did
not play due to injury… at Texas: Rotated in along the offensive line… at TCU: Started Safety | 6-1 | 197 | 1L | Senior
at right guard, posted one knock-down block and helped KU to over 200 yards passing Allen, Texas | Allen HS
and 100 yards rushing… West Virginia: Started at right guard… K-State: Started at
right guard and helped KU average 4.5 yards-per-play… Tallied two knock-down blocks Career Honors: 2015: Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll and Athletic Director’s Honor
against the Wildcats. Roll (spring).
Trinity Valley Community College (2012-14): Played two seasons at Trinity Valley 2015 (Jr.): Saw action in 11 games, earning a start in the last four contests of the
Community College for head coach Brad Smiley… A three-star prospect according to season against Texas, TCU, West Virginia and K-State… Totaled 26 tackles, 1.0 tackle-
Rivals.com... Saw action as an offensive guard on the 2014 team that went undefeated for-loss and an interception during his first year in the KU secondary… Logged a career-
(12-0)… Helped lead the Cardinals to the SWJCFC championship, the Region XIV best eight tackles against Oklahoma… South Dakota State: Made his Jayhawk debut,
championship and the Heart of Texas Bowl title in both 2013 and 2014... Spent the 2012 but did not record any statistics… Memphis: Notched four tackles… at Rutgers: Did
season as a redshirt. not play… at Iowa State: Secured one tackle… Baylor: Saw extended playing time and
High School: Competed in both football and track and field at Harker Heights HS in posted two tackles… Texas Tech: Saw action, but did not record any statistics… at
Killeen, Texas. Oklahoma State: Saw extended playing time in the secondary and made four tackles…
Personal: Son of Andrew and Joan Banks… Father played football at Purdue… Has Oklahoma: Wrapped up a career-best eight tackles… at Texas: Made the first start of
a sister, Brittany, and a brother, Marcus... Majoring in communications with a minor in his career at safety, but did not record any statistics… at TCU: Posted two tackles…
history. West Virginia: Recorded three tackles… K-State: Intercepted the first pass of his career
and secured two tackles - one for loss.
SHAKIEM BARBEL #82 Trinity Valley Community College (2012-14): Spent two seasons at Trinity Valley
Community College suiting up for head coach Brad Smiley… A three-star prospect
Wide Receiver | 6-3 | 203 | 1L | Senior according to Rivals.com, 247Sports.com and Scout.com... Played as a cornerback on
Fresno, Calif. | Central HS the 2014 team that was a perfect 12-0… Helped lead the Cardinals to the SWJCFC
championship, the Region XIV championship and the Heart of Texas Bowl title in 2014...
Career Honors: 2015: Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll and Athletic Director’s Honor Recorded 26 total tackles, including 16 solo stops, as a sophomore in 2014... Led TVCC
Roll (fall). with four interceptions... Also had four pass breakups... Spent the 2013 season as a
2015 (RJr.): Saw action in all 12 games, making starts against Rutgers and Texas… redshirt... Collected 11 tackles and one pass breakup for TVCC as a freshman in 2012.
Caught 15 passes for 130 yards and a touchdown on the season… Hauled in a career- High School: Earned four letters playing football under head coach Tom Westerberg at
high three passes for a personal-best 43 yards against Oklahoma… Recovered a fumble Allen HS... Named first-team all-district in both 2010 and 2011... Helped lead Allen HS to
in the end zone for the only touchdown of his career at Texas… South Dakota State: an 11-1 mark and the second round of the playoffs as a senior in 2011... Credited with 43
Made the first two catches of his career with two snags for 15 yards… Memphis: Caught tackles, 4.0 TFLs and one interception in 2011... As a junior helped guide AHS to a 10-2
one pass for 11 yards… at Rutgers: Started, but did not record any statistics… at mark and the second round of the playoffs.
Iowa State: Contributed two catches for 12 yards… Baylor: Recorded one catch for Personal: Son of Karen and Bazie Bates III... Has one sister, Danielle... Majoring in liberal
four yards… Texas Tech: Grabbed a career-high three passes for a personal-best 26 arts and sciences... Bazie is pronounced Bazz-(like Jazz)-ee.
yards… at Oklahoma State: Saw time, but did not record any statistics… Oklahoma: BATES’ CAREER STATS
Caught three passes for a career-high 43 yards… at Texas: Totaled three catches for 19 TACKLES G-S UA A Total TFL Yds PD FF FR Blkd
yards and scored the first touchdown of his career after recovering a fumble in the end 2015 11-4 20 6 26 1.0 3 2 0 0 0
zone… at TCU: Saw significant time at wide receiver, but did not record any statistics… TOTAL 11-4 20 6 26 1.0 3 2 0 0 0
West Virginia: Saw action, but did not record any statistics… K-State: Saw time at wide INT G No. Yds TD Lg Avg/R Avg/G
receiver, but did not record any statistics. 2015 11-4 1 0 0 0 0.0 0.0
2014 (Jr.): Saw time at Duke, but did not record any statistics. TOTAL 11-4 1 0 0 0 0.0 0.0
2013 (So. at Fresno City College): Played in 10 games and hauled in 23 receptions BATES’ CAREER HIGHS
for 304 yards under head coach Tony Caviglia… Caught multiple passes in seven of the Interceptions: 1, Kansas State, Nov 28, 2015
games he played for the Rams… Grabbed three touchdowns on the year and snagged Tackles: 8, Oklahoma, Oct 31, 2015 (6-2)
a season-high seven passes for 66 yards in a loss at Butte… Member of the Dean’s List Tackles for loss: 1.0, Kansas State, Nov 28, 2015 (1-0)
at FCC. Pass breakups: 1, Kansas State, Nov 28, 2015
High School: Earned eight letters overall while at Central High – East Campus… Attained
four letters in football… Lettered four times in track and helped the Grizzlies win their
conference championship in 2010.
Personal: Born in Saint John, United States Virgin Islands… Son of Kimberly Johnson-
Allen… Has one sister, Simone Johnson… Moved to Fresno, California at the age of three
due to damages from Hurricane Marilyn… Majoring in business administration.