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The University Daily Kansan
Tuesday, August 25, 1998
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Running backs high on hope
By Jodi M. Smith
Kansas City, KS
It requires quick feet, a good spin, effective fake and cut moves and incredible quickness.
And if you play for the Kansas Jayhawks, you don't even have to be 6-feet tall.
Kansan sportswriter
The position is running back, and the Jayhawks may have one of the shortest groups of runners in the country.
Six of the backs, three fullbacks and three halfbacks, range in height from 5-feet-7 to 6 feet. They range in weight from 175 pounds to 260 pounds.
But a lack of size is not affecting the Kansas running backs, and neither is a lack of confidence.
After running for more than 100 hundred yards in only six games last season — the low was -46 yards rushing against Cincinnati — the running backs, especially David Winbush, do not feel any pressure.
Winbush, the most experienced and also one of the youngest players, said he was not nervous about the role he will play for the Hawks this year.
"It's really kind of easy this year," Winbusl said. "Really, the only pressure I really feel is the performance part of it when game time comes. Besides that, I'm going to be pretty comfortable." Despite having one senior in the running back position, the group is far from inexperienced.
Winbush ranked second on the team last year in
Winbush, junior Mitch Bowles and senior
Julius Buege all saw action last season.
Cutting outside, halfback Julius Bruce breaks around defenders for a gain. He got past the first-string defense in Saturday morning's scrimmage. Photo by Jay Sheperd/KANSAN
Running backs David Winbush, Julius Bruce and Mitch Bowles pose at Memorial Stadium. Photo by Augustus Anthony Piazza/KANSAN
rushing with 338 yards on 61 attempts
The experience of the offensive line also could add to increased productivity by the running backs.
"Communication is a lot better." Winbush said. "It's a big step up from last year. It's a more comfortable thing where you know it's going to be there instead of coming to the hole looking. You know it's going to be there."
Running back coach Michael Garrison said he still could see some of the old problems, though.
"We still have some miscommunications here and there, and we'll get it straightened out before the first game," Garrison said. "The experience makes it a lot better."
As much as the running backs would like to be perfect now, they might have to work longer to reach that goal.
"We probably won't be where we need to be until about November," Garrison said.
KANSAS BACKS
Fullbacks:
Moran Norris 6-0 245 Sophomore
Greg Davis 5-11 260 Sophomore
Tyrus Fontenot 5-8 230 Junior
Halfbacks:
David Winbach 5-7
Mitch Bowles 5-8
Julius Bruce 5-9
Dustin Curry 6-0
Mike Lewis 6-0
175 Sophomare
190 Junior
195 Senior
205 Senior
180 Freshman
Celebrating 30 years of Women's Athletics University of Kansas Jayhawks One Day - Two Great Events!!
Run/Walk with the Jayhawks
5K or 2 Mile Run/Walk around Campus
Time
Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. and the Run/Walk begins at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 29th.
Location
Run/Walk begins and ends at Memorial Stadium.
For Registration or More Information:
(785) 864-7998
Cost
Cost is $10 per person and free for children under 12 years. A t-shirt and refreshments will be provided.
Registration
Participants may register on the day of the Run/Walk. All paid participants will be placed in a drawing for a variety of prizes during the event. KU students are invited to participate free of charge. (All students must show KUID at check-in, and you may purchase a t-shirt for $5).
GET-A-GIRL-TO-GOLF DAY!!
Head Women's Golf Coach Jerry Waugh, Assistant Coach Beth Kane and Graduate Assistant Beth Reuter, along with the Jayhawk women's golf team, will lead the group instruction at the clinic.
August 29th - Following the Run/Walk event at KU's Memorial Stadium
Date
Time
10:30 a.m. Registration
11:00 - 1:00 Instruction/Games
Location
The clinic will be held at the beautiful new Eagle Bend Golf Course (beneath the dam at Clinton Lake).
Ages and Skill Levels:
Girls 18 and under of all skill levels are invited to attend the FREE clinic.
If you already have golf clubs go ahead and bring them with you. If not, don't worry,clubs will be provided!
The event is sponsored by the University of Kansas and the National Golf Coaches Association. For More Information Please Call (785) 864-4122
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