PAGE 8
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2013
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
STILLWATER STRUGGLES
FOOTBALL REWIND
Offense stagnant once again in 42-6 loss to Oklahoma State
Kansas Jayhawks running back Tony Pierson looks at the ground in disappointment after he failed to complete a pass in the end zone.
MAX GOODWIN AND CONNOR OBERKROM
mgoodwin@kansan.com; coberkrom@kansan.com
OFFENSE: F
The offense was able to move the ball, but gave the team zero chance to compete by scoring just six points.
DEFENSE: C
The defense held the OSU rushing attack to 85 yards, but the Kansas secondary was burned for 274 passing yards and three touchdowns.
SPECIAL TEAMS.
The game was basically over after the opening kick-off was returned 100 yards for a touchdown. Ron Doherty made 2-of-3 field goals on the day.
COACHING: D
Charlie Weis once again made some decisions that are difficult to understand, for example deciding to go for it on fourth and one, then wasting a time out and deciding to punt instead.
GLASS HALF FULL
After facing the juggernauts of the Big 12 (Oklahoma, Baylor, Texas, Oklahoma State, Texas Tech) Kansas now gets the lesser portion of the schedule as it faces West Virginia, Iowa State and Kansas State to end the season as it looks to snap its 27-game conference losing streak. Prior to the season, the Iowa State and West Virginia games were circled as ones that could result in a conference victory. Now Kansas has three chances to break the daunting streak and prevent it from carrying over to next season.
GLASS HALF EMPTY
The passing offense faltered again, which shouldn't catch anyone off guard, but the problem still persists. Cozart showed in moments that he's capable, but finished with just 58 yards on 17 passing attempts. Heaps meanwhile mustered a measly 56 yards on eight attempts.
Follow @KansanSports for updates on sports
The University of Kansas School of Business presents Global Entrepreneurship Week
9AM Friday, Nov. 22 | Lied Center Pavilion
Free and open to all KU students but space is limited and reservations are required.
Learn more at business.ku.edu
GOOD, BAD OR JUST PLAIN STUPID
Kansas opened the game surrendering a kickoff return to OSU's Justin Gilbert. The Cowboys never looked back, gradually building up a lead and putting a beating on the Jayhawks. To be down by a touchdown just 13 seconds into the game is devastating and the Jayhawks never could get anything going.
VERDICT: BAD
DELAY OF GAME
Montell Cozart is the future — that much is clear. While Cozart made a few nice plays, one really stood out. On a third down, with a blitz coming up the middle, Cozart took off and eluded several defenders going across the field and eventually gained sufficient yards for a first down. After picking up confidence in operating the offense, Cozart's mobility showed on Saturday.
GAMEBALL
Punter Trevor Pardula who has been money all season was just his normal self in Stillwater. Pardula averaged 46.4 yards per punt on Saturday, including a 55-yarder. He pinned OSU inside its 20 four times and had 102 more punting yards than Kansas had total yards of offense.
LOOKING AHEAD
Kansas gets a sliding West Virginia next week, and while it clearly will be the underdog in every game the rest of the season, this game is maybe the best chance to get rid of that nightmarish streak outside of Iowa State.
FINAL THOUGHT
This team is still a long way from competing on a consistent level, that's pretty obvious. Developing Montell Cozart into something real and productive however remains the primary objective. Cozart showed his ability to extend plays, where Heaps has not. While both have struggled to find receivers downfield, Cozart's promise is in the forefront.
RockChalkLiving SEARCH ▶DON'T SETTLE
THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS UNIVERSITY THEATRE PRESENTS
Adding Machine: A MUSICAL
Composed by Joshua Schmidt
Libretto by
Jason Loewith & Joshua Schmidt
Based on the play
The Adding Machine by Elmer Rice
This production includes of native language and is NOT appropriate for younger audiences.
General admission tickets are on sale in the KU ticket offices; University, Theatre, 864-3982, Lied Center, 864-ARTS, and online at www.KUTheatre.com. Tickets are $18 for the public, $17 for senior citizens & KU Faculty/Staff, and $10 for all students. The University Theatre is partially funded by the KU Student Senate Activity Fee. The University Theatre's 2013-14 season's sponsored by Trusty Credit Union.
Seating is limited. Advance reservations are strongly recommended. Nov 15 16 22 23 2013
ns are strongly recommended.
Nov. 15, 16, 22, 23, 2013
at 7:30 p.m.
Nov. 17 & 24, 2013
at 2:30 p.m.
Stage Too!
KU KANSAS UNIVERSITY
STUDENT
SENATE