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The start of every season comes with some level of anticipation for those diehards who endure the University of Kansas football program. The quickly approaching 2019 season, though, arrives with some unique expectations — not because the Jayhawks have a new head coach, but because that man’s name is Les Miles. Even though Miles’ time at LSU ended with his firing in 2016, the fact that he won 77% of his games

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Despite all this unfamiliarity, though, KU has the same mindset entering the 2019 campaign. “We have to be competitive within our league,” Kansas head coach Ray Bechard said. “We have always set a goal to win a

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ABOVE: QUARTERBACK THOMAS MACVITTIE THROWS during practice on March 6. BELOW: QUARTERBACK CARTER STANLEY throws at a target on April 4. Les Miles hasn’t revealed whether MacVittie or Stanley will start for the Jayhawks during the Jayhawks’ Aug. 31 season opener against Indiana State. offensive coordinator Les Koenning or running backs coach Tony Hull worrying about much of a dropoff in productivity. And even if KU should have to deal with injury issues at running back, freshman Velton Gardner could potentially slide into the rotation.

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over the course of 11plus seasons and directed the Tigers to a national championship carries significant weight, considering KU so often has existed on the opposite end of college football’s spectrum of success. And while no one is banking on Miles magically turning the Jayhawks into one of the best programs in the country overnight, the coach hasn’t hidden his optimism about the program in the months since relocating to the Big 12 for a career reboot. “When I came in, I did not know how capable this team was going to be,” Miles said. “But I see that there is a very strong athletic base and a real capable football team in Lawrence.” Dating back to his second year as a head coach — in 2002, when he was at Oklahoma State — Miles’ teams have won seven games or more every season. Thus far, he has made a point not to say how many games he thinks KU can win this Herbert fall. He said that’s partly because he doesn’t want to put a ceiling on the team’s potential. Even if the Jayhawks win just four games out of 12, this season would still be their most successful season since 2009. Here’s a positional look Robinson at the players who will help determine just how Year 1 of Miles’ tenure at KU turns out.

Quarterbacks If Thomas MacVittie ends up opening the season as KU’s starting quarterback, as many have suspected would be the case since Miles began speaking highly of the 6-foot-5, 225-pound transfer from Mesa Community College (Ariz.) early in the offseason, it won’t be because MacVittie blew his coaches’ minds with his arm and legs. Spring football came and went without Miles naming MacVittie the No. 1 QB. And when preseason camp began the first week of August, Miles made it clear he wasn’t in a rush to pick a starter. Whether the delay had more to do with MacVittie struggling or senior Carter Stanley showing he had true starter potential, too, only those who watched KU’s closed practices know for sure.

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Miles said throughout the past several months that MacVittie had a slight edge over Stanley, and that the competition was between those two QBs in particular. It seems — at least in Miles’ first year at KU — that QB play isn’t expected to be a real strength of the offense.

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though, if KU’s running backs are as good as many expect them to be. The Jayhawks have more depth with their rushers than they do anywhere else on the roster. And, of course, that starts with sophomore Pooka Williams Jr.. A preseason All-Big 12 running back, Williams emerged in 2018 as the program’s preeminent offensive playmaker. Running backs The quarterback posi- During his freshman tion could afford to be year, the Louisiana naa bit of an afterthought, tive ran for 1,125 yards

and seven touchdowns in 11 games. Williams proved he could make plays in the passing game, too, bringing in 33 receptions for 289 yards and two more TDs. Because of that success, Williams appeared poised to become the face of the program before he was arrested and charged with domestic battery in December. Williams later reached a diversion agreement in the case. He didn’t practice

with KU in the spring, when he was suspended from team activities. In addition, he will be forced to sit out the Aug. 31 opener versus Indiana State. During that game and any other time that KU’s most talented skill player won’t be on the field, the Jayhawks have more than one capable replacement. Both senior Khalil Herbert and junior Dom Williams can be plugged into the backfield without KU

Receivers KU enters the season without a clear No. 1 receiver in its passing game. However, it doesn’t seem unreasonable to think that one or more of position coach Emmett Jones’ pupils will potentially break out in the weeks and months ahead. Atop the list of candidates to become a goto receiver sits senior Daylon Charlot. Once upon a time, Charlot played at Alabama. His potential has often been referenced by coaches and teammates alike since he arrived at KU as a transfer three years ago. But he also hasn’t realized all of that potential yet. Now a 6-foot, 193-pound senior, Charlot caught 12 passes for 178 yards and two touchdowns in 2018. The most productive returning receiver from this past season, though, is junior Stephon Robinson. In his first year playing at the FBS level, Robinson made 28 catches for 330 yards and a touchdown. Robinson and other returning receivers who have been in the program since before Miles took over and hired Jones seem likely to take on larger roles this year. Chief among them are juniors Kwamie Lassiter II, Quan Hampton and Evan Fairs, as well as sophomore Takulve Williams. Meanwhile, junior college transfer Andrew Parchment seems the safest bet to become the most impactful newcomer in the receiving corps. His juco teammate at Iowa Central Community College, Ezra Naylor, should provide some depth for the group, too. It remains to be seen how the offense will use tight ends — as extra blockers or actual pass-catching threats. But the assistant who oversees that position, Jeff Hecklinski, seems to have some options, leading with junior Jack Luavasa and senior James Sosinski.

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Offensive line The blocking and pass protection up front long has been an issue for KU’s offensive potential. However, Miles repeatedly has stated his confidence in this year’s offensive linemen, who are coached by Luke Meadows. The surest blockers among the veterans should be senior left tackle Hakeem Adeniji (6-5, 300) and junior left guard Malik Clark (6-4, 315). The rest of the starting spots at the point of attack might not be determined until the final days before the season opener. At center, senior Andru Tovi (6-3, 310) and redshirt junior Api Mane (6-3, 327) continued battling for the first-string spot during preseason practices. On the right side of the O-line, more veterans project as likely starters, with junior Chris Hughes (6-4, 315) at right guard and senior Clyde McCauley III (6-5, 310) at right tackle. A former Ohio State lineman and a starter throughout the 2018 season for KU, senior Kevin Feder (6-9, 300) could play a factor at right tackle, too. Some younger players in the group, such as redshirt freshmen Nick Williams (6-8, 290) and Jacobi Lott (6-4, 320), might force their way into the rotation. Defensive line A couple of years back, some of the most talented players in the program resided on the defensive line. But now that Daniel Wise has graduated and moved on, little certainty exists anymore at the very front of KU’s defense. Among the 12 players listed as defensive linemen on the Jayhawks’ roster, only five played in games for KU a year ago, and the leading returning tackler from that small group made eight total stops in 2018. That distinction goes to senior defensive end Codey Cole III. Beyond Cole, possible disruptors on the

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defensive line include upperclassmen in seniors Darrius Moragne, Sam Burt and Willie McCaleb. A pair of junior college transfers, junior Caleb Sampson and sophomore Malcolm Lee, both of whom signed with KU this past winter, will likely need to prove themselves Big 12-ready for D-line coach Kwahn Drake’s group to have some level of success this fall. Freshmen D-linemen Marcus Harris and DaJon Terry could become long-term solutions for the unit if they don’t break into the rotation immediately.

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Linebackers While linebackers abound on the roster — 19 in total — not one is expected to emerge as a replacement for Joe Dineen Jr., the program’s all-time leader in tackles for loss and the FBS leader in solo tackles (108) in 2018. A whopping 14 of KU’s linebackers are freshmen and sophomores, leaving junior Kyron Johnson and senior Dru Prox as the most obvious choices to head into the season as starters at inside linebacker. Johnson made 16 total tackles and four tackles for loss this past season, while Prox made six total tackles.

Borcila At outside linebacker, KU has one of the defense’s most athletic talents, senior Azur Kamara. Playing the “Jack” position, Kamara, at 6-4 and 235 pounds, is essentially a standing defensive end who can also drop into pass coverage. As a junior in 2018, Kamara made 16 total tackles and five tackles for loss, plus two sacks. The only other upperclassmen at linebacker are seniors Najee StevensMcKenzie, who made one tackle as a junior, and Denzel Feaster, who finished 2018 with eight stops. KU defensive coordinator D.J. Eliot (who also

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oversees outside linebackers) will need fourstar 2019 signee Steven Parker, who plays the same position as Kamara, and other underclassmen to acclimate quickly, as will inside linebackers coach Mike Ekeler.

Secondary Far more proven defenders occupy KU’s secondary, where defensive backs coach Chevis Jackson inherits some of the most talented players in

the program. At safety alone, the Jayhawks have two seniors who each boast 20-plus career starts over the previous three seasons in Bryce Torneden and Mike Lee, both of whom know their position coach, former defensive coordinator Clint Bowen, well. Torneden, KU’s leading returning tackler, made 91 total stops as a junior, with 5.5 tackles for loss, a pair of sacks, an interception and two fumble recoveries. Lee, meanwhile, totaled 68 tackles a year ago, with one pick, one fumble recovery and three forced fumbles. At cornerback, KU also has returning starters in sophomore Corione Harris and senior Hasan Defense. No one on the 2018 team intercepted more passes than Defense, who contributed three interceptions while playing safety as a junior before returning this offseason to his natural position. Harris, while starting nine games as a freshman and at times taking his lumps, made one interception and matched Defense with 43 total tackles on the year. Redshirt sophomore Davon Ferguson and junior Ricky Thomas are expected to influence KU’s success in the secondary, as well, from the safety position. At corner, senior Elmore Hempstead Jr. and redshirt junior Kyle Mayberry give KU some veteran depth.

Kicking The only Jayhawk other than Pooka Williams to bring home preseason all-conference honors was junior punter Kyle Thompson. In 2018,Thompson averaged 43.3 yards on his 69 punt attempts, with seven touchbacks and 26 downed inside the opponent’s 20-yard line. When KU needs three points from a field goal or one point after scoring a touchdown, it will be up to either junior Liam Jones, who has handled kickoffs each of the past two seasons, or freshman Jacob Borcila.

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“We are looking forward to the day that we can move into the new spot,” Bechard said. “(Players) are anxious, but I know they are doing a great job over there. Hopefully by the time the end of the month rolls around, we will be ready to go.” KU will make its official debut in the new arena on Sept. 12 during the Kansas Invitational, when it takes on Morehead State. Kansas will also face Arizona (Sept. 13) and Syracuse (Sept. 15) during its home event. Prior to that, the Jayhawks have two upcoming exhibition matches on the road — UMKC and Omaha. Kansas will also start its regular season on the road, competing

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in the UCF Challenge in early September. Seniors Allie Nelson, Zoe Hill and Ashley Smith said playing in a new arena would be the perfect way to end their careers. “I don’t think there is a better way to go out for your last season than (to) finish it in a whole new building,” Nelson said. Kansas was picked seventh out of nine teams in this year’s Big 12 preseason poll following a 15-12 (8-8 Big 12) campaign last season. Hill and sophomore Rachel Langs, who are both middle blockers, were

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the only KU players recognized on the All-Big 12 preseason team. Yet the Jayhawks were also one of four Big 12 teams to receive votes in the AVCA Preseason Poll. Texas was ranked No. 4, while Baylor was listed at No. 20. Both TCU and KU were recognized in the receiving votes category. Theoretically, it should take time to get the five true freshmen — Gracie Van Driel, Kennedy Farris, Rachel Hickman, Riley Foltz and Morgan Christon — acclimated to how things are done at the collegiate level.

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However, the Jayhawks were helped in that regard by their trip as a team to Europe in late May. At one point, Kansas even competed against the Italy Junior National Team. The trip was especially important for junior setter Sara Nielsen, who transferred from Minnesota. “We competed well; it was great for Sara Nielsen to get some time to set. She only had three practices with us before we left,” Bechard said. “I think the fact we had the opportunity to do the Europe thing, I think I

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might not be quite as anxious as I might be.” Because of the trip, the Jayhawks feel ahead of schedule heading into the season with many new players. And it might be the difference that helps KU, which won a Big 12 title in 2016, compete with the elite teams once again. “We have been through a lot together,” Nelson said. “We definitely have that grit that it takes to get to the top of the Big 12. I’ve been there, so I’m really excited to see this team work and see what we can do this year.”

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Soccer eager to build on 2018 success By Braden Shaw lll

bshaw@ljworld.com After making it to the second round of the NCAA tournament in 2018, Kansas soccer has been hard at work laying the groundwork for another successful season. And a lot of that, coach Mark Francis said, comes down to the team’s mindset. “You know, you can have talent, you can have ability, you can coach them and do all the things you think you can do as a coach, but ultimately it comes down to they have to execute, they have to have the right mentality,” KU coach Mark Francis said. “Last year I thought that was one of the reasons we had the season that we did.” The Jayhawks’ 2018 season ended in a 4-1 loss to No. 3 North Carolina, with KU finishing the year 12-6-3. Even with that success, Francis said he still thinks the team missed opportunities late in the season, something he is working to correct in 2019. “The intensity has been really good (at practice), pretty consistent in their attitude every day,” Francis said. “We’re making progress, and each day we’re getting a little bit better.” KU brings back three key senior returners: forward Katie McClure, midfielder Ceri Holland and defender Madison

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Meador. All three will be team captains this season. “We all have different personalities and traits that we bring to the team that will help the team and make it special,” McClure said. However, the Jayhawks also lost a handful of significant contributors from last year’s squad — most notably forwards Grace Hagan and Taylor Christie and midfielders Kaycie Young and Anna Courtney. McClure said she recognized the significance of those losses, but added that there was a new contingent ready to fill those gaps. “I think it’s hard when you lose great people like that, but I think (new recruits) and other people have stepped up and made a significant role in the

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midfield and up top with losing Grace,” McClure said. KU also has eight incoming freshmen this season in Gabbie Dawe, Melania Pasar, Ellie Prybylski, Mya Sheridan, Ebba Costow, Gracely Briley, Lia Beyer and Margherita Giubilato. Pasar (Slovenia), Costow (Sweden) and Giubilato (Italy) in particular are international recruits, something Francis said has been a priority when “you don’t find the quality you’re looking for” with potential recruits in the United States. “They’ve all played internationally for their countries and

stuff, so they come in with a lot of experience having played at a higher level,” Francis said. “I think that just brings good quality to the group.” Those two groups, the veteran returners and

newcomers, have meshed well this offseason and McClure said team chemistry has already been built over the summer and during preseason camp. That’s even with various position changes, such as moving senior Eva Elíasdóttir and sophomore Bri Amos to forward and sophomore Sam Barnett to midfield. “We just knew we were going to be thin in numbers up top,” Francis said. Now, the team is looking toward the upcoming season, hoping to use the “grit, resilience and sacrifice” gained from 2018, specifically from its 5-1-3 record in nine overtime games last season. “So just to bring that back to this team again would help a lot and if we can push even more, not only to get to those spots, but kind of put them away at the beginning,” McClure said. Francis said he believes this team can compete for the Big 12 title and wants to see the team close out matches when it performs up to its capabilities. “So I think this year, based on the performance, if we should win the game we should win the game,” Francis said. “If we play better than the other team, we should win. And that wasn’t always the case last year. So that’s one thing we’ll try to improve on.”

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Even though Kansas crosscountry coach Stanley Redwine thinks the Jayhawks made significant strides in 2018, he said the team still has plenty of room to grow. “I thought our season was pretty good last year, but I think if you want to win, you have to be great,” Redwine said. “That’s what we need to be striving for.” In 2018, the KU men finished fourth in the Big 12 and sixth at the NCAA Midwest Regional,

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while the women’s team finished third and seventh. With that in mind, Redwine said he’s “anxious” to see what his runners took away from last season and over the summer.

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“I’m excited to see all of them at this point,” Redwine said. “We want some of them to step up and make an immediate (impact) on the team as we had last year. That’s what we’re looking for.” On the men’s side, Redwine said he’ll look to senior Dylan Hodgson and junior Ben Butler to step up into larger leadership roles. Hodgson finished 13th (24:17.8) at the Big 12 championship and 29th (31:42.4) at the Midwest Regional last season, while Butler finished 12th (24:14.8) and 34th (31:46.9) at those meets. Along with those two leading the way, Redwine also wants to see the men’s team work together during races to improve team placing at larger meets. “In order for us to progress well as a team, there needs to be a little bit more unity there,” Redwine said. “But at the same time, in order for us to be competitive at the meets like that, we have to run as a team more, run well as a pack together throughout the race.” On the women’s side, one loss stands above the rest: Sharon Lokedi. “I mean, there is no way to replace Sharon,” Redwine said. Lokedi, a two-time AllAmerican in cross-country

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takes that aspect, then I think we’ll be better.” Two runners Redwine expects to step up are sophomores Ally Ryan and McKenzie Wilks, who both made an impact last season. Ryan finished 13th (20:55.1) at the Big 12 championships and 41st (21:28.3) at the Midwest Regional, while Wilks finished 20th (21:05.9) and 36th (21:25.6) in those meets. “They’re our leaders now,” Redwine said. “They were good last year, stayed great throughout the season and we’re looking forward to that this year.” Ultimately, Redwine said it will come down to execution and where KU stands in the Big 12 and beyond. “It’s not how much better we’ve gotten ourselves, but it’s also how much better we’ve gotten compared to our competition,” Redwine said. “So we just need to know that when we step out there, there is an expectation and there is a goal every time we race.” KU will open up the season at the Bob Timmons Classic at Rim Rock Farms on Saturday.

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