THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
KANSAS KICKOFF
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11,2014
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BLAIR SHEADE
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FOOTBALL GAMEDAY
Kansas faces off against Duke University on Saturday
KANSAS AT DUKE
DUKE KICKOFF
DAN HARMSEN
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KEY CONTRIBUTORS
Montell Cozart, So.
Quarterback
The sophomore quarterback missed on a number of throws, but didn't throw an interception against Southeast Missouri (SEMO). After being outscored 28-10 by SEMO in the second half, Cozart said he needed to finish the game and not allow the other team to make a comeback.
★★★☆☆
Cory Avery, Fr. Running back
The starting running back was unknown going into the season-opener against SEMO, and the popular thought was junior De'Andre Mann would be the starter. But Avery was the first running back on the field, and he finished with a team high of 19 carries and a touchdown. The freshman will be the
starter on Saturday.
Nick Harwell, Sr. Wide receiver
Harwell was the missing piece to offensive coordinator John Reagan's spread offense. Harwell made tough catches, and he scored twice, but in the second half, he only had one catch. For Kansas to win, Harwell will have to be involved the whole game.
Dexter McDonald, Sr. Defensive back
The Big 12 Player of the Week led the Jayhawks with two interceptions last Saturday. He'll have a tough test against Duke's Jamison Crowder and Isaac Blakeney, but McDonald said the coaches have him prepared to face anyone, and he'll be ready to take on both receivers.
After starting the first half with nine tackles, Heeney only made two tackles in the second half. He said the way to stay more involved is to stay focused on the task at hand. Kansas needs Heeney to bring the first half performance against SEMO to Durham in order for Kansas to take its first road win in 2014.
Ben Heeney, Sr.
Linebacker
KEY CONTRIBUTORS
Anthony Boone, Sr. Quarterback
The senior gunslinger has completed 49 of his 74 attempts this year for 515 yards and five touchdowns. The key stat: zero interceptions. Also a threat to run, Boone scored twice against Troy in the
Josh Snead, Sr.
Running back
Often overlooked, the Duke ground-game is potent because the wide receivers stretch the field. Snead has averaged 4.8 yards per carry so far this season and is a threat to catch the ball out of the back-
Jamison Crowder, Sr. Wide receiver
Arguably one of the toughest assignments of the season for the Kansas secondary, Crowder, at 5-foot-9, runs crisp routes, is tough and has a knack for finding creases — and the end zone.
★★★★
DeVon Edwards, So. Defensive back
The Duke secondary is youthful, but precocious, with a lot of big-game experience last year. Edwards leads Duke with 21 tackles, two pass breakups and two forced fumbles.
★★★☆
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David Helton, Sr.
Linebacker
Linebacker
Helton will be relied on to make the calls on defense in Kelly Brown's absence. He was successful last year on the outside, tallying 133 total tackles, but the move to middle linebacker makes for a learning curve. Helton may have to clean up some of the mess that a talent-deprived Duke defensive
Prediction: Duke 34, Kansas 27
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