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Narodowski also said he was excited for his friend and teammate Shaefefer Hall, who was picked by the New York Yankees.
"I was very excited when I heard the news about Hall," Narodowski said. "He pitched very well for our team. He had a really great year."
Hall, a junior left-handed pitcher, was the second player to be drafted
Other drafted players included senior right-handed pitcher Paul J. Smyth, who was drafted by the Oakland Athletics, and junior outfielder Brian Heere, who was drafted by the Boston Red Sox.
Buck Afenir was also drafted by the New York Yankees but not until the last part of June. Afenir decided to sign with the Yankees, the second Kansas baseball player to have a professional contract with the Yankees.
"I got the call from the New York Yankees and I thought to myself, 'Me being drafted' - the excitement doesn't get old," Hall said. "I would not have ever have gotten this opportunity if it wasn't for the Kansas baseball team, especially my coach."
from the team.
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with the Yankees and forgo his senior year at KU, making the total three out of the five players to already sign with a major league team.
Hall decided two days after being drafted to sign a professional contract
Want to read more about baseball players drafted to the Major Leagues? For in-depth stories about Paul Smyth and Shaeffer Hall, see pages 58-59.
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Perkins sees potential for future Jayhawk success
BY JESSE RANGEL
jrangel@kansan.com
Athletics Director Lew Perkins comments on football and the men's and women's basketball teams. A common theme that emerged was the improvement of facilities, success in recruiting and recent player achievements that put Kansas sports programs in an excellent position to win games and contend for championships.
FOOTBALL
In anticipation of football season, Perkins provided his view on the new Jayhawk's practice facility and the progress of the team. Perkins said a strong defensive unit, coupled with a powerful offense, could set the tone for a successful season.
"We're going to score," Perkins
"I think everybody is looking to see what we're going to be on defense." Perkins said.
Perkins said it was not only Big 12 South opponents that brought a sharp offensive attack, but also Big 12 North teams, such as Colorado and Missouri, that were employing high-scoring spread offenses. Last year, Big 12 Conference opponents scored an average of 36.6 points per game against the Jayhawks.
said. "If we can make some stops we're going to be at an advantage."
Perkins said the return of senior quarterback Todd Reesing and senior running back Jake Sharp as veterans on offense was important. But Perkins also said senior safety Darrell Stuckey and two new defensive coaches would help to improve the defense.
"We know when we line up against the Big 12, it's the toughest conference in the country to play in," Perkins said.
The athletics department also released details of the 2011 football schedule July 20, which included a road trip to Atlanta to play Georgia Tech and non-conference home games against Northern Illinois and University of Texas at El Paso. Perkins said the schedule builds on the team's efforts to strengthen its non-conference schedule.
"Each year we are taking a step forward," Perkins said.
Construction crews are working on renovations this year that include the placement of artificial turf in Memorial Stadium. Perkins said a new video score board, originally scheduled to be put in place this year, would be in place for the 2010 football season, with installers starting work immediately after the end of this season. The new score board
SEE PERKINS ON PAGE 55