KU Media Day Ends The Drought
It's been like wandering through the desert this summer. Thankfully, KU's Media Day arrived yesterday and Doogie actually got some new info for us.
For Starters- A Mystery on the O-Line
“He’s going to find a spot to play. He’s an intense, tough guy. Really, one of the hardest-working lineman we have in the program. ... He’s not a 6-5, long-armed guy. But he’s so quick with his feet that he makes up for it. So he’s gonna show up at one of those spots"
--Mark Mangino on Jeremiah Hatch
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't see Hatch at one of the tackle spots. So does this mean somebody on the interior is going to lose a job? Hatch was a pretty big recruit that I figured would take over the center spot someday. I think Ryan Cantrell has lock on that this year though. Chet Hartley and Adrian Mayes are solid too. It's gotta be tackle, right? Which side? Somebody help me.
This Really Could Be A Good Thing
“We prefer if Kerry wasn’t the punter,” Mangino said. “But if he’s the best punter, he’ll be out there.”
I like the competition here for Alonso Rojas. Kerry Meier is an athlete. If he can truly provide FBS level distance, having a QB as your punter makes the punt cover team play it a little different. Rojas should be working hard to secure the job.
Now The Place Kicker Situation Is An Area To Watch
" ... special-teams coordinator Louie Matsakis, who said Stephen Hoge, Grady Fowler and Jacob Branstetter each have a chance to earn the spot."
This really is a big key for us. My thought is that surely somebody reliable can emerge from a three-man competition. Right?
On The Punt Returns
I'd really like to take Dexton Fields out of the equation. I think he can do a good job, but I feel like he's got bigger fish to fry this season. With his speed, it sure would stress other teams if Isiah Barfield can learn this skill.
DJ Goodwin
It looks like I just need to read the one publication that I actually pay for. The Kansas City Star had it down. Jeremiah Hatch is battling Jeff Spikes for the left tackle position.
See. Print is not dead.
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