Wednesday, August 20, 1986
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University Daily Kansan
KU's ground game might be improved with new emphasis
By Frank Hansel Sports editor
Game after game last fall, the Kansas passing game was a constant topic of conversation while the running game went relatively unnoticed, with good reason.
"Coach Val (head coach Bob Valesente) emphasized it a lot more in the spring)" running back Mike
The Jayhawk passing game ranked first in the Big Eight Conference, averaging 254.7 yards. But on the ground, they ranked sixth, averaging only 122.3 yards.
'We realize, and the coaches realize, part of what went wrong in the second half last year was that our running game wasn't a success and all we did was pass.'
—Mike Rogers KU running back
Rogers said. "We worked on it in practice a lot more than we had in the past.
"We realize, and the coaches realize, part of what went wrong in the second half last year was that our running game wasn't a success and all we did was pass. Teams would just drop back five defensive backs, and it's too easy to defend just a passing team."
Rogers, who rushed for 268 yards and two touchdowns last fall, now weighs 205 pounds after putting on 20 pounds during the off season.
"Knowing that it is all muscle, and the fact that I'm stronger, I'm more confident that I can break tackles easier." Rogers said.
Running back coach Paul "Rocky"
Alt said Rogers' extra weight would be an asset only if he could do the same things he did when he weighed 195.
Listed first on the pre-season depth chart at playback is Mark Henderson. Last fall, Henderson gained 90 yards on only 16 carries
Three junior college transfers will be challenging Rogers and Henderson for playing time.
Tim Ledford, a transfer from Mount San Antonio Junior College, ran for 460 yards and three touchdowns last fall on the way to being named the team's most valuable player and an all-league selection. Ledford also led the team with 31 receptions.
"Tim Lefford got hurt in the middle of the spring, but he has had the whole summer to heal, and he and Arnold Snell give us a lot of depth at running back," said Alt.
Snell, a sophomore transfer student from Independence Junior College, rushed for 978 yards and seven touchdowns. He was named honorable mention National Junior College Athletic Association All-America as a kick off and punt returner last fall.
The third transfer student is Scott Schriner from Butler Community College. Last season, he rushed for 1.408 yards, scored 18 touchdowns and was named first team NJCAA All-America.
Along with strengthening the backfield, Valesente said he was looking for more production from the offensive line.
Valesente has been forced to juggle his offensive line after Bob Pieper broke his foot Monday. Pete Popovich, a backup center last season, has been moved to right tackle. Steve Nave has been moved from defensive tackle to right guard.
Von Lacey has been put in at left guard to replace Paul Swenson. Paul Oswald is back at center and Jim Davus is listed at starting left guard.
"They're the most experienced group we have coming back." Valesente said.
Offensive right tackle Bob Pieper is expected to miss four weeks of practice since he broke his foot Monday. Pieper was participating in a blocking drill when offensive tackle Pete Popovich stepped on his foot. The injury has head coach Bob Valesente reshuffling his offensive line.
Fred Sadowski/KANSAN
More seats to be built for games
By a Kansan sports writer
The University of Kansas Athletic Corporation received approval from the Board of Regents in late June to add about 610 seats to the field house, which already has 15,129 seats.
Allen Field House will be getting more seats in the next two months, but just who will be sitting in them has yet to be decided. Athletic Director Monte Johnson said Monday.
About 330 seats will be added in a row behind the existing top row of seats in the upper level of the field house. The rest will be added in the lower level above the entrances to the main floor in the four corners of the building. Six rows of 10 seats will be added to three corners, and four rows of 10 seats will be added to the fourth corner to leave room to move equipment.
Johnson said that while some of the new seats would be located next to existing student seating sections, they had not been designated as student or general public seating as of yet.
"As far as the exact use of the seats, it has not been determined yet," Johnson said. "We have to get them in first."
He said the seats should be put in over the next 60 days. The additions should cost between $40,000 and $50,000 and will be paid for by revenue from season ticket sales for the new seats.
Last season, nearly every Jayhawk home game was sold out as KU went 35-4 and earned a trip to the Final Four in the NCAA Championship Tournament.
The Jayhawks lose three starters from last year's team, but athletic department officials have still been deluged with ticket requests.
In July, Floyd Temple, assistant athletic director, said requests had been pouring into the athletic department and that the seats would be easily filled.
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90 Eldridge Avery, DT, 6-3, 255
66 John Baker, TE, 6-4, 215
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1 Derek Berry, SS, 6-3, 205
3 Tony Berry, CB, 6-1, 175
94 Collis Brazil, DT, 6-6, 240
25 Rick Bredesen, LB, 6-1, 230
47 John Brehm, PWR, 6-1, 185
7 Mark Brown, SS, 6-1, 215
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67 Bryan Cohane, OG, 6-4, 245
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80 Dru Davidson, LB, 6-2, 225
70 Jim Davis, OT, 6-6, 260
26 Johnny Diggs, TB, 6-0, 195
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6 C.J. Eanes, CB, 5-9, 170
Rob Finney, WR, 5-10, 170
31 Mike Fisher, CB, 5-9, 180
91 Phil Forte, DE, 6-3, 240
58 Rob Foster, C, 6-0, 240
Bernard Frye, WR, 5-11, 160
75 Mitch Gamble, DT, 6-4, 250
61 Guy Gamble, DT, 6-3, 245
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95 Darryl Golden, DT, 6-5, 270
66 David Gordon, LB, 6-3, 220
10 Johnny Granderson, CB, 6-2, 185
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59 Dave Grattan, C, 6-2, 250
Mark Hammons, WR, 5-9, 160
Chris Hampson, TE, 6-2, 210
9 Kevin Harder, FS, 6-2, 190
80 Rodney Harris, WR, 5-10, 185
35 Tony Harvey, WR, 6-0, 190
Kevin Heiman, FB, 6-1, 210
43 Mark Henderson, FB, 6-0, 205
39 Stacy Henson, LB, 6-1, 235
20 Brad Hinkle, FS, 6-1, 180
44 Ray Hoover, LB, 6-2, 215
8 Byron Hornung, CB, 5-11, 172
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61 Bill Hundelt, OT, 6-5, 255
64 Steve Isham, OG, 6-4, 250
83 Tracy Jordan, TE, 6-4, 215
87 Eric Keeler, LB, 6-1, 215
Kurt Kerns, DT, 6-2, 230
69 Mark Koncz, GD, 6-5, 250
72 Von Lacey, OT, 6-5, 270
73 Tim Ledford, FB, 6-0, 225
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2 Undra Lofton, CB, 5-10, 165
50 Mike Long, LB, 6-0, 200
32 Marvin Mattox, SS, 6-4, 205
15 Mike McElhiney, FS, 6-2, 185
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77 Brian Pawlak, OT, 6-4, 240
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93 Mike Pirrie, LB, 6-3, 215
66 Pete Popovich, C, 6-5, 245
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49 John Randolph, LB, 6-0, 235
Jeff Rank, QB, 6-3, 175
88 Murphy Ray, WR, 6-2, 175
48 Rich Reith, P, 5-11, 180
Gregg Robisch, KS, 5-10, 160
24 Mike Rogers, TB, 6-1, 205
81 Peda Samuel, WR, 5-7, 160
8 Robby Santos, QB, 6-4, 210
96 Scott Schriner, RB, 5-10, 195
41 Warren Shields, LB, 6-1, 215
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89 Brad Wedel, TE, 6-5, 210
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97 David White, DE, 6-3, 260
55 Darnell Williams, LB, 6-2, 228
85 Lyndall Yarnell, DT, 6-2, 209
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