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Beaty to take over special teams responsibilities
BRIAN MINI
@brianminimum
David Beaty is now coaching returners
Coach David Beaty watches from the sideline against Ohio on Sept. 10.
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After two special teams fumbles played into Saturday's loss against Ohio, coach David Beaty is now taking matters into his own hands.
"We are all working very diligently to make sure that we get that solved, including me. I'm taking over the returners and if it's going to happen, it's going to be my fault." Beaty said.
Beaty wouldn't disclose who was previously in charge of coaching that area, but he did say that he felt the Jayhawks "played really well" in most of special teams.
Despite his two fumbles, junior wide receiver LaQuvionte Gonzalez did return a kickoff for a touchdown.
Kansas focusing on "eye control" this week
Ohio's offense gave Kansas a lot of trouble this past weekend, which gives the defense something new to focus on.
Beaty referred to the
long run in Ohio's first drive of the game that set up a touchdown and noted that it "could have been prevented with good eye control and just disciplined play."
quarterback, you're talking about teams that will run some sort of option," Beaty said. "Option football, the thing is, they are not blocking all of you, so they are going to have an extra guy."
"When you're playing teams that run the
If Memphis' season
opener against Southeastern Missouri State was any indication, Kansas won't see as much of that option Saturday as they did against Ohio.
Beaty praises opposing coaching staff
Memphis has only played one game so far,but Beaty is very familiar with its coaches.
"You would rather be on the other side in terms of knowing two games worth of what they are doing, no doubt about that," Beaty said.
That didn't stop Beaty from complimenting the coaching staff that includes new head coach Mike Norvell (formerly the offensive coordinator at Arizona State) and defensive coordinator Chris Ball.
Memphis' defensive line coach Paul Randolph
coached with Beaty during his time at Rice.
Clint Bowen has praise for young defensive tackle
Sophomore defensive tackle Daniel Wise stepped up during the latter part of the 2015 season and is picking up where he left off last year with 13 tackles, a pass defended and a blocked extra point.
That hasn't gone unnoticed by defensive coordinator Clint Bowen.
"Daniel's an active player for us," Bowen said. He's athletic enough and explosive enough that he can make some plays."
Bowen also noted that Wise had four tackles for a loss against Ohio.
Wise has been the starter for both games this season next to junior Isi Holani.
Big 12 rankings after week two
WESLEY DOTSON
@WesleyDee2.3
1. Texas (Record: 2-0)
True freshman quarterback Shane Buechele was excellent again, throwing four touchdowns in a win over UTEP. The defense again proved it is going to be tough to move the ball on. UTEP had only seven points and 208 total yards of offense in the game. This was another big home win for the Longhorns.
2. Baylor (Record; 2-0)
2. Baylor (Record: 2-0) The Bears have featured the best rushing attack so far in the Big 12, averaging 275 rushing yards per game. That has been a major key for the team in its wins, as it has turned opponents into a one-dimensional passing team because Baylor has gotten out to some early leads. That plays right into the Baylor defense's favor, which has also been first in the Big 12. Opposing quarterbacks are averaging only 130 yards per game against Baylor.
3. West Virginia (Record:
6. Oklahoma State (Record: 1-1)
The last-play, hail mary by Central Michigan to lose stings. Although the officials from the game will be suspended for two games for allowing that play to happen, it still doesn't help the fact that Oklahoma State will fall out of the Top 25.
The unthinkable happens to Oklahoma State in its loss to Central Michigan, Texas proves it's the class of the conference at the moment and more in this week's Big 12 rankings.
This rushing attack is special. Running back Rushel Shell III is averaging a Big 12-high 87 yards per game, and his teammate Justin Crawford is averaging 70.5 yards per game, which is fifth in the Big 12. The passing game has also been surprisingly explosive. Senior Skyler Howard is averaging 363.5 passing yards per game early on.
4. Oklahoma (Record: 1-1) The Sooners got back on track with a 59-17 drubbing of Louisiana-Monroe. Quarterback Baker Mayfield shined, and more importantly, so did the rushing game. Oklahoma produced 288 yards on the ground. It only had 70 yards rushing last week against Houston. Still, the team is still searching for a true No.1 option in the receiving corps.
5. TCU (Record: 1-1)
7. Texas Tech (Record:
1-1)
Shocking loss for TCU in double-overtime against Arkansas. Quarterback Kenny Hill played another great game, throwing for 377 yards, but the defense just wasn't good enough. Arkansas running back Rawleigh Williams III ran all over them with his 137 yards.cq The Horned Frogs' defense will need to turn the corner soon, as it currently ranks eighth in the Big 12.
This defense just can't seem to get the job done. It gave up 68 points to Arizona State, and is giving up a Big 12-worst 511 yards per game. It's a shame given how explosive the Texas Tech offense is.
8. Kansas (Record: 1-1)
The Jayhawks committed several mental mistakes on special teams against Ohio that attributed to the loss. The main root cause of the loss for Kansas was run defense and run offense. They gave up 329 yards rushing and ran for only 26. That won't play well in Big 12 action.
9. Kansas State (Record:
The Wildcats got a bye this week and are set to host Florida Atlantic on Saturday. K-State will need better play offensively, especially from quarterback Jesse Ertz, if they want any shot at winning.
10. Iowa State (Record: 0-2)
The Cyclones lost an ugly game to their in-state rival Iowa, 42-3, on Saturday, allowing six touchdowns and 435 total yards of offense. Running back Mike Warren has yet to get it going, and there are serious issues at the quarterback position. Backup Jacob Park got some snaps late in the game, and Iowa State will need to decide if they want to move forward with Joel Lanning, who has struggled mightily in his first two games.