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Dezmon Briscoe speaks in short sentences, his Dallas drawl tugging at his quiet words.

The Kansas football program is no longer trying to support a champagne taste on a beer budget.

Kansas head football coach Mark Mangino will welcome his 2008 Jayhawk football team when players report to campus on Friday.

Todd Reesing notwithstanding, Kansas still recruits big quarterbacks. It's just that the Jayhawks end up making big receivers out of them.

WHO IS HERE? -- Kansas head coach Mark Mangino, along with three players - QB Todd Reesing, LB Mike Rivera and S Darrell Stuckey - are here for interviews.

"It's never easy," he said. "But more doors have opened. More kids have taken an interest.

WHO IS HERE? -- Kansas head coach Mark Mangino, along with three players - QB Todd Reesing, LB Mike Rivera and S Darrell Stuckey - are here for interviews.

The preseason All-Big 12 Team is out and it includes one Kansas State Wildcat and a pair of Kansas Jayhawks.

Joe Mortensen was an All-Big 12 First Team selection in 2007. July 17, 2008 LAWRENCE, Kan.

Despite a landmark 2007 season, the Jayhawks enter the new season with just two All-Big 12 selections - Kick returner Marcus Herford and Linebacker Joe Mortenson.

I recently talked to college football guru Phil Steele for about a half-hour on the phone.

A step backward for Kansas football? College football expert Phil Steele has Kansas at No.

The preseason magazine listed eight Kansas players on its first, second, third and honorable mention All-Big 12 teams.

After DePaul took its first lead of the game against Kansas, an unlikely source sparked the Jayhawks to a 39-22 lead at halftime. via The University Daily Kansan

Todd Reesing flourished in his first full season as a starter. Only a sophomore, Reesing broke school passing records left and right and finished the regular season with the nation's 12th-best passing ... via The University Daily Kansan

After taking Kansas to its best record in school history, Mark Mangino was named by his Big 12 peers as the league's coach of the year Tuesday.

KU finished the regular season 11-1 in Mangino's sixth year, losing in the finale to Missouri on Saturday.

'I feel privileged to be recognized by my peers,' Mangino said. 'This honor is really a reflection of our entire coaching staff and we are all very appreciative.'

Mangino and Missouri coach Gary Pinkel split the award in voting by the Associated Press, also announced Tuesday. Read more

As the Kansas Jayhawks rushed, passed and scored their way to bowl eligibility and a share of the Big 12 North title, they defeated 11 opposing teams - ' usually in convincing fashion. via The University Daily Kansan

“I think we had more penalties today than the entire season”

Receiver Danario Alexander had been relatively quiet this season, and that's probably why he was Missouri's best weapon Saturday night. via STLtoday

“I hear tickets are going for as much as $400”

Praise for McAnderson

Kansas running back Brandon McAnderson emerged as the clear No. 1 tailback for the Jayhawks as the season progressed. Coach Mark Mangino stressed Tuesday that McAnderson's Lawrence upbringing was a key in getting him to sign with the Jayhawks.

'I knew he wanted to be here,' Mangino said. 'It was important that Brandon McAnderson play football for KU. This was important to him. He wasn't just going out to play football. He wanted to play for Kansas, and that carried a lot of clout with me.' Read more