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FEATURE
TAKING A CLOSER LOOK AT THE JAYHAWKS
The Wave notes the highs and lows of several key football players so far this season
Todd Reesing
Height: 5-foot-11
Weight: 200 lbs.
Number: 5
Key Stat: 10 turnovers in past four games
Best game: Reesing passed for a season-high 442 yards and four touchdowns against Iowa State. On a day when the defense struggled, Reesing carried Kansas to a 41-36 victory.
**Season summary:** Reesing cruised through Kansas first five games, piling up big numbers and victories. But in his last four games — all Kansas losses — Reesing had it looked like the playmaking quarterback that led the Jayhawks to the Orange Bowl. He has struggled and, worse, he has turned the ball over.
Quote: "I'm at a loss for words to understand what has happened the last two weeks."
Jason Jenks
Brad Thorson
Height: 6-foot-3
Weight: 290 lbs.
Number: 76
Key Stat: The offensive line gave up zero sacks in its first conference game of the season against Iowa State.
**best game:** After some early season struggles, the offensive line didn't give up a sack as quarterback Todd Reeing attempted 49 passes in Kansas' 41-36 victory against Iowa State.
**Season summary:** Thorson has been an integral part of the development and regression of a young offensive line. He played left guard for the majority of the first eight games and switched to right tackle against Kansas State.
Quote: "I think our line as a whole really understands each other"
- Clark Goble
Key Stat Harris doesn't have an interception this season but has broken up a team-high seven passes
Best game. Harris recorded seven tackles, forced a fumble and broke up a pass in Kansas' opening weekend against Northern Colorado.
**Season summary** Harris moved from nickelback to cornerback early in the season and has played well in his new position. Opposing offensive coordinators often test him, but his athleticism allows him to make some tough plays.
**Quote:** "I'm sending mass texts to everybody, (stuckey) is sending mass texts to everybody that we just have to continue to improve and just come watch film together as a unit. I feel like we've gelled together."
Kerry Meier
Height: 6-foot:3
Weight: 220 lbs.
Number: 10
Key stat: 73 receptions,the fourth highest total in the nation
Best game: Meier hauled in a Kansas-record 16 catches, including a season-high 141 yards against Iowa State. Meier consistently managed to get open against the Cyclones.
**Season summary:** Meier has dropped a few more passes than last season, but he's still one of the best receivers in the nation. He has 73 catches, 758 yards and six touchdowns. Plus he provides Reeseing with a reliable safety valve.
**Quote:** "We're pleased with where we are at but were not by any stretch comfortable with where we are. There are still a lot of things out there and a lot of work to do."
Jayson Jenks
THE WAVE NOVEMBER 13,2009
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN