12 GAME DAY
AT A GLANCE
Kansas did what was expected last week by easily defeating a lesser Northern Colorado team. The offense was in rhythm, the defense was solid and the Jayhawks played the part of a top-25 team. Now they must do so on the road.
PLAYER TO WATCH
Sophomore cornerback Anthony Davis
In his first game as a starter, Davis committed three pass interference calls before being removed from the game. Davis and the rest of the sec-
Davis
an early-season test when they face UTEP's pass-heavy attack.
QUESTION MARKS
How will the secondary hold up?
Kansas' pass defense struggled last year against pass-heavy teams. If they're going to compete in the Big 12 North, the Jayhawks must have a good outing against the Miners.
Will Kansas continue using the 'pistol' on offense?
Kansas' newly unveiled pistol of fence looked to be a good addition last week. How much will the formation be used this week?
BY THE NUMBERS
328 The number of yards Kansas rushed for against Northern Colorado.
280 The most yards Kansas rushed for in a game last season.
20 Passes thrown by quarterback Todd Reeing.
42 Passes thrown by Reesing in Kansas first game last season.
Number of true freshman who played against Northern Colorado.
Kansas (1-0)
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OFFENSE
Kansas rushed for 328 yards last week
against a Northern Colorado team intent on stopping the pass. Expect senior quarterback Todd Reesing and the Jayhawks to throw the ball more against better competition such as UTEP, Plus, the offense returns its biggest ploymakes
Reesing
biggest playmaker:Junior wide receiver Dezmon Briscoe is back after a one game suspension.
DEFENSE
Kansas played five defensive backs and two linebackers last week. And Kansas will do so again against UTEP's spread offense. Defensive back Chris Harris looked comfortable in his new posi-
cornerback-safety. That's a good sign for Kansas' defense.
SPECIAL TEAMS
Keep an eye on Briscoe when UTEP
kicks off. Coach Mark Mangino previously said Briscoe will return kicks this season, something that should help improve Kansas' field position. And Briscoe should get
more chances than Kansas did last week: Northern Colorado scored just three points.
Briscoe
COACHING
Mangino and offensive
coordinator
Ed Warriner
added
the pistol
formation to
help running
back Jake
Sharp find
running lanes
more easily.
Mangino
And the decision seemed to pay off: the Jayhawks rushed for 328 yards last week.
— Jayson Jenks
MOMENTUM
It's all on the Jawhawks' side. Kansas cruised past a less-talented Northern Colorado team while UTEP lost a close game to Buffalo at home. And it doesn't hurt that Briscoe returns to the field after serving a one-game suspension.
JAYHAWKS STARTING LINEUP
Offense
| Pos. | Name | Number | Year |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| QB | Todd Reesing | 5 | Sr. |
| RB | Jake Sharp | 1 | Sr. |
| WR | Dezmon Briscoe | 80 | Jr. |
| WR | Kerry Meier | 10 | Sr. |
| WR | Jonathan Wilson | 81 | Jr. |
| TE | Tim Biere | 86 | So. |
| T | Tanner Hawkinson | 72 | Fr. |
| G | Brad Thorson | 76 | Jr. |
| C | Jeremiah Hatch | 77 | So. |
| G | Sal Capra | 59 | Jr. |
| T | Jeff Spikes | 74 | So |
| P | Alonso Rojas | 18 | Jr. |
Defense
Pos. Name Number Year
DE Max Onyegbule 90 Sr.
DT Richard Johnson 97 So.
DT Caleb Blakesley 94 Sr.
DE Jake Laptad 91 Jr.
OLB Justin Springer 45 Jr.
ILB Drew Dudley 49 Jr.
OLB Arist Wright 41 Sr.
CB Daymond Patterson 15 So.
SS Darrell Stuckey 25 Sr.
FS Justin Thornton 46 Sr.
CB Anthony Davis 30 So.
K Jacob Branstetter 14 Jr.
Big Jay will cheer if...
Kansas puts this one away early. UTEP is a sloppy 27-13 loss to Buffalo.The worst pened at home. If the Jayhawks can put the board early, the Miners could feel the demoralization.
Baby Jay will weep if...
The Jayhawks fail to contain the pass. Ka defense struggled against spread offens The can't happen, especially early in the Kansas wants to compete for the Big 12
Prediction:
Kansas 38, UTEP 17
THE WAVE SEPTEMBER 11,2009
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
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